News story As new ONS figures show Scotland’s unemployment rate decreasing, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says the UK Government is continuing to help people into work. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: “There are some encouraging sign… read more
The new Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act received Royal Assent in the early hours of this morning (15 March), following an expedited passage through Parliament. Introduced following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the new legislation wi… read more
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application window has opened today (15 March) for farmers to claim for their 2022 payments. The claim window for customers with existing Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (ES) revenue agreements… read more
plug-in van and truck grants extended for 2 years as government goes further and faster to decarbonise transport drivers with standard licences can continue driving electric goods vans at a higher weight limit, making it easier for businesses to mak… read more
England’s largest seagrass planting project will begin planting in its new restoration site in the Solent this week. It is part of the 4-year (LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES) project being led by Natural England to help protect and restore the marine enviro… read more