The first new Freeports will be established after we leave the EU, to turbocharge growth and ensure towns and cities across the UK benefit from Brexit trade opportunities.
Link: Trade Secretary announces Freeports Advisory Panel will ensure UK is ready to trade post-Brexit
Source: Gov Press Releases
British Ambassador hosts Emirati interns set to embark on BAE Systems programmes in the UK.
Link: Emirati interns set to embark on internship programmes in the UK
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Environment Secretary’s speech at Countryfile Live which took place at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 1 August 2019.
Link: Environment Secretary’s speech at Countryfile Live 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson underlined the vital role of further education and skills on his first visit in post when he met apprentices in Yorkshire
Link: Education Secretary meets apprentices on his first visit
Source: Gov Press Releases
This eAlert also contains updates on Felling Licence Online, the Woodland Carbon Fund, the Urban Tree Challenge Fund and the new agent authority form.
Link: eAlert: 1 August 2019 – Oak processionary moth update and Sheffield tree felling investigation
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has worked with partners to boost the electrical supply at RAF Lakenheath 4 months ahead of schedule.
Link: RAF Lakenheath gets power to grow thanks to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Source: Gov Press Releases
For the first time, people aged 16 years and older will be able to buy a screening test patch from general sale outlets to see if they are allergic to PPD.
Link: First allergy test for hair dye to go on general sale
Source: Gov Press Releases
Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP is the new Ministerial Champion for the Midlands Engine.
Link: New Midlands Engine Champion Robert Jenrick backs the Midlands from the heart of government
Source: Gov Press Releases
Cragg Ross Dawson, a research agency, will provide a central service to HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), recruiting legal professionals to take part in research for projects within HMCTS
Link: Agency appointed to support recruitment of legal professionals for research
Source: Gov Press Releases
New contracts replacing current first year schedules for the 2018 Standard Civil Contract are now available.
Link: Civil news: Updated contracts from 1 September 2019 now available
Source: Gov Press Releases
