Press Releases

Furniture firm’s operator licence application refused over “classic Phoenix Syndrome” concerns

A North West furniture manufacturer has been refused an HGV operator’s licence after a Traffic Commissioner found that the company’s sole director had been involved in a repeated pattern of business failures, substantial unpaid debts and successor companies trading under similar names.

Charity regulator opens inquiry into charities working in illegal Israeli settlements

Investigation will examine whether funds are being used to further charitable purposes

Four men arrested for illegal waste dumping at infamous Wigan site

Arrests form part of Environment Agency ongoing investigations

Gatwick to open second runway as government wins legal challenge

From 2030, Gatwick Airport's expansion is expected to enable up to 100,000 additional flights a year, increasing passenger choice and boosting airline competition.

Exmouth long sea outfall now open to consultation

The Environment Agency has started a 7-week consultation on a new long sea outfall from Exmouth sewage treatment works.

Rape, serious child sex and grooming offences barred from sentencing changes

The Prime Minister has ordered that rape, serious child sex and other grooming offences will be barred from upcoming changes to prison sentences, protecting the public from these dangerous criminals.

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Gill Lever

Mrs Gill Lever OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe in succession to Mr Peter Vowles.

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Hundreds of UK jobs supported with million-pound contract to secure Royal Navy torpedo weapons

Britain will be better protected from undersea threats and hundreds of jobs will be secured through a new £135 million contract to maintain and repair Royal Navy torpedo weapons.

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: Rebecca Fabrizi

Ms Rebecca Fabrizi has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr David Ashley.

The Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway grants Innovation Passports to investigational products for cancer and dementia

Innovative investigational products for liver cancer and dementia recognised through the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway ahead of next application round opening.

Ofqual fines EAL £150,000 for multiple qualification failures

Ofqual has fined Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited (EAL) £150,000 for serious and repeated failures in the delivery of apprenticeship qualifications.