The MMO has closed the fast-track grants scheme to new applications after fully committing its remaining funding. The scheme re-purposes the balance of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), with £300,000 available to fishing vessel owners … read more
It was a decision none of us wanted to take. But it was a decision none of us could avoid. When ministers met just one month ago to consider whether to introduce a second national lockdown we were presented with a Devil’s dilemma. We were being asked … read more
Over the last 12 months, the Government Property Agency (GPA) has been working closely with a number of partners to deliver a conference and awards show celebrating smarter working in the public sector. Though COVID-19 brought with it some of the bigg… read more
Press release The Environment Agency and Angling Trust have today announced a new £100k ‘Get Fishing Fund’ to encourage more people to give fishing a go. The Environment Agency and Angling Trust announce a new £100k Get Fishing Fund to benefi… read more
Thank you all, for coming to this virtual launch of my annual report. As you are having to watch on a screen, I’m going to be briefer than usual. Many of you will be listening out for your area of interest, but today I’m going to talk more generally, … read more