Sara Thornton, a police officer with more than 30 years’ experience, will take up the role of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner to help spearhead the UK’s response to this devastating crime. Ms Thornton, who is currently Chair of the National … read more
Public Health England (PHE) has published mid-season data on the effectiveness of this year’s flu vaccines, alongside data from other countries, in Eurosurveillance. The data suggest that the nasal spray flu vaccine is 87% effective in children aged 2… read more
Matthew Daniel John Sellars (40), from Bristol, received a nine month prison sentence at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 7 February after he pled guilty to three counts of acting in the management or as director of a company while an undischarged bank… read more
Conservation covenants will unleash a new wave of legal safeguards for England’s wildlife and natural environment, subject to a consultation launched by Environment Secretary Michael Gove today (22 February). The government is seeking views on how bes… read more
Anglers have been handed out nearly £8,000 in fines and costs this week in a series of cases brought before magistrates. Cases brought by the Environment Agency against 11 people were proved in their absence by Northampton magistrates on Monday. The l… read more