The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a landowner and two men who blighted 19 acres of Cheshire farm land by dumping and landfilling tens of thousands of tonnes of waste. Mr Eric Hale of Bank Top Farm near Frodsham was sentenced to 12 mon… read more
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lidington MP will visit Wales and Scotland this week, where he will meet with business leaders and politicians to discuss the economy and the UK’s preparations for leaving the EU. Mr Lidington will attend… read more
As part of a major overhaul of how the gambling industry operates online, three leading operators – Ladbrokes, William Hill, and PT Entertainment – have formally committed to change the way they offer bonus promotions to ensure players can always acce… read more
Proposals to outlaw the sale of ivory have attracted more than 70,000 replies – one of the largest responses in the history of Defra. Officials are still analysing the replies but said it was clear that the ‘overwhelming majority’ support a ban. The g… read more
Public Health England (PHE) today launches the Act FAST stroke campaign which urges the public to call 999 if they notice even one of the signs of a stroke in themselves, or in others: Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile? Arms – c… read more