Motorists across Britain will have greater protections against bogus parking fines as new measures to clamp down on rogue private parking firms become law.
Link: Press release: Drivers to receive greater protection against rogue private parking operators
Source: Gov Press Releases
Emma Howard Boyd has been reappointed as Environment Agency Chair.
Link: News story: Environment Agency Chair reappointed
Source: Environment Agency
Link: The Aquatic Animal Health and Alien Species in Aquaculture (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
At the OECD meeting this week, Rt Hon Mark Field MP discussed with partners how the organisation could strengthen its work in southeast Asia
Link: Press release: Minister for Asia highlights southeast Asia opportunities at OECD
Source: Gov Press Releases
Businessman Sidney Nicholls was sentenced to one year in prison suspended for two years and ordered to pay £30,000 costs.
Link: Press release: Businessman jailed for running three illegal waste sites
Source: Environment Agency
After setting out a fresh approach to Universal Credit, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd will hear how the changes will help local people in Hastings.
Link: Press release: Amber Rudd: “Behind our supportive staff is a compassionate system”
Source: Gov Press Releases
Glasgow company achieves international success, as British Science Week (8-17 March) celebrates science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) across the UK.
Link: Press release: Glasgow medical firm showcases the best of UK life sciences sector
Source: Gov Press Releases
Debate begins with Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration, etc.) Bill
Link: Commons Private Members' Bills: 15 March 2019
Source: Parliamentary News
The UK Government is investing Ksh. 220 million (US$2.2m) in the development of two solar plants in Kenya to give more people access to affordable, clean energy
Link: Press release: UK aid to give clean energy boost to Kenya
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Business Innovation Challenge seeks proposals from enterprises who are developing innovative solutions to create jobs, especially for Kenya’s youth
Link: Press release: UK issues call for proposals for Business Innovation Challenge
Source: Gov Press Releases
