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Press release: North east rivers get fish stocks boost

The Environment Agency has released more than 40,000 young fish into north east rivers during last year to give stocks a boost.

The fish – chub, dace, roach, bream, barbel, tench, grayling, crucian carp and rudd – are just some that were released right across the region during 2017.

And on Monday (22 January), the Environment Agency’s north east fisheries team started off the new year by releasing 4,000 chub and 5,000 roach into the River Skerne at Darlington.

All the fish were reared at the Environment Agency’s fish farm near Calverton, Nottinghamshire, using funding from rod licence sales.

Last year fish were released into rivers such as the Tees, Wear, Skerne, Gaunless, Browney, Blyth, Pont, Clow Beck and Langley Beck as well as Stillwater fisheries.

The work is part of the Environment Agency’s ongoing plan to develop and restore rivers and fisheries in the region, targeting those which have previously been affected by pollution or where barriers affect fish passage.

Image shows Paul Frear releasing fish into the river

Paul Frear, Fisheries Officers for the Environment Agency in the north east, said:

Restocking is one of many things we do together with our partners to develop fisheries, including reducing the impact of pollution, improving habitats and removing barriers to fish migration.

The Environment Agency releases fish into our waterways annually. Fisheries officers target fish stocking activity using data from national fish surveys to identify where there are problems with poor breeding and survival. Paul added:

By releasing fish into the rivers it helps the process of natural recovery and development. We’re pleased to be able to provide these young fish as part of our commitment to rod licence paying anglers. Restoration and the creation of new fisheries for all people to enjoy is a very important aspect of our work.

Many of our industrialised rivers have improved dramatically in water quality in the last 30 years and targeted and appropriate restocking has helped the restoration of natural fish stocks and viable fisheries.

Angling is a great way to keep healthy and enjoy the natural environment. All rod licence income is used to fund work to protect and improve fish stocks and fisheries.

Image shows close up of a fish

Fishing is free for children under 16, although those aged between 12 and 16 still need a junior licence. For anyone over 16, a full annual licence costs from just £30, with some short term and concessionary licences also available. You can buy your rod licence online at the gov.uk website


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Press release: Number in employment reaches record high

This is a rise of 415,000 compared to last year’s figures.

The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics, also show that unemployment is at its lowest level since 1975.

The unemployment rate is at its lowest since 1975 at 4.3%

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Esther McVey, said:

We had a record-breaking 2017 for employment, and I’m delighted to see this trend continue as we enter the new year.

The number of people in work is at an all-time high and the unemployment rate has not been this low for over 40 years.

At this time of year, straight after Christmas, people might be feeling a squeeze on their finances. We’re determined to help people keep more of what they earn.

That’s why we’ve increased the National Living Wage, introduced Universal Credit to offer greater flexibility and taken millions of people out of income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance.

In 2017, at least 10 employment records were broken. The employment rate and the number of people in work, the number of women in work and black and minority ethnic employment all reached record highs during the year.

Today’s employment figures also show:

  • there are a record 810,000 vacancies in the economy at any one time
  • the number of people in employment has increased by over 3 million since 2010
  • the UK has the third highest employment rate in the G7
  • the number of workers aged 50 plus has reached a record 10 million
  • youth unemployment has fallen by over 40% since 2010

Separate figures also released today show there are 700,000 people claiming Universal Credit as the rollout of the new benefit continues, with 42% in employment.

Read the Labour Market Statistics – January 2018 from the Office for National Statistics.

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The A5 Trunk Road (Chirk Bypass, Wrexham County Borough) (Temporary 40 mph Speed Limit & No Overtaking) Order 2018 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A5 (Ffordd Osgoi’r Waun, Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam) (Terfyn Cyflymder 40 mya Dros Dro a Dim Goddiweddyd) 2018

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The A5 Trunk Road (Chirk Bypass, Wrexham County Borough) (Temporary 40 mph Speed Limit & No Overtaking) Order 2018 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A5 (Ffordd Osgoi’r Waun, Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam) (Terfyn Cyflymder 40 mya Dros Dro a Dim Goddiweddyd) 2018

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The A55 Trunk Road (Eastbound Carriageway between Junction 24 (Faenol Interchange), Conwy & Junction 27 (Talardy Interchange), Denbighshire) (Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles, Cyclists & Pedestrians) Order 2018 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A55 (Y Gerbytffordd tua’r Dwyrain rhwng Cyffordd 24 (Cyfnewidfa’r Faenol), Conwy a Chyffordd 27 (Cyfnewidfa Talardy), Sir Ddinbych) (Gwahardd Cerbydau, Beicwyr a Cherddwyr Dros Dro) 2018

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The A55 Trunk Road (Eastbound Carriageway between Junction 24 (Faenol Interchange), Conwy & Junction 27 (Talardy Interchange), Denbighshire) (Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles, Cyclists & Pedestrians) Order 2018 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A55 (Y Gerbytffordd tua’r Dwyrain rhwng Cyffordd 24 (Cyfnewidfa’r Faenol), Conwy a Chyffordd 27 (Cyfnewidfa Talardy), Sir Ddinbych) (Gwahardd Cerbydau, Beicwyr a Cherddwyr Dros Dro) 2018

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The A55 Trunk Road (Pen-y-clip Tunnel, Conwy County Borough) (Temporary Traffic Prohibitions & Restrictions) Order 2018 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A55 (Twnnel Pen-y-clip, Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy) (Gwaharddiadau a Chyfyngiadau Traffig Dros Dro) 2018

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The A55 Trunk Road (Pen-y-clip Tunnel, Conwy County Borough) (Temporary Traffic Prohibitions & Restrictions) Order 2018 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A55 (Twnnel Pen-y-clip, Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy) (Gwaharddiadau a Chyfyngiadau Traffig Dros Dro) 2018

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The A494 Trunk Road (Dee Bridge, Queensferry, Flintshire) (Temporary 50 mph Speed Limit) Order 2018 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A494 (Pont Afon Dyfrdwy, Queensferry, Sir y Fflint) (Terfyn Cyflymder 50 mya Dros Dro) 2018

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The A494 Trunk Road (Dee Bridge, Queensferry, Flintshire) (Temporary 50 mph Speed Limit) Order 2018 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A494 (Pont Afon Dyfrdwy, Queensferry, Sir y Fflint) (Terfyn Cyflymder 50 mya Dros Dro) 2018

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The A55 Trunk Road (Eastbound Carriageway between Junction 23 (Llanddulas) and Junction 24 (Faenol Interchange), Conwy County Borough) (Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles, Cyclists and Pedestrians) Order 2017 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A55 (Y Gerbytffordd tua’r Dwyrain rhwng Cyffordd 23 (Llanddulas) a Chyffordd 24 (Cyfnewidfa’r Faenol), Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy) (Gwahardd Cerbydau, Beicwyr a Cherddwyr Dros Dro) 2017

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The A55 Trunk Road (Eastbound Carriageway between Junction 23 (Llanddulas) and Junction 24 (Faenol Interchange), Conwy County Borough) (Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles, Cyclists and Pedestrians) Order 2017 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A55 (Y Gerbytffordd tua’r Dwyrain rhwng Cyffordd 23 (Llanddulas) a Chyffordd 24 (Cyfnewidfa’r Faenol), Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy) (Gwahardd Cerbydau, Beicwyr a Cherddwyr Dros Dro) 2017

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The A5 Trunk Road (Llangollen, Denbighshire to Pentrefoelas, Conwy County Borough) (Temporary 40 MPH Speed Restriction and No Overtaking) Order 2017 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A5 (Llangollen, Sir Ddinbych i Bentrefoelas, Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy) (Cyfyngiad Cyflymder 40 mya Dros Dro a Dim Goddiweddyd) 2017

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The A5 Trunk Road (Llangollen, Denbighshire to Pentrefoelas, Conwy County Borough) (Temporary 40 MPH Speed Restriction and No Overtaking) Order 2017 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A5 (Llangollen, Sir Ddinbych i Bentrefoelas, Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy) (Cyfyngiad Cyflymder 40 mya Dros Dro a Dim Goddiweddyd) 2017

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Press release: A third of tax returns are outstanding a week before deadline

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today (24 January 2018) announced that just over 3 million customers are yet to complete their 2016 to 2017 returns with only one week to go before the 31 January deadline.

As of today, around 8 million people have filed their Self Assessment return for 2016 to 2017. HMRC is reminding customers that if you send your tax return late, you will receive a £100 penalty – even if you do not owe any tax. The longer you delay, the more you will have to pay.

Angela MacDonald, HMRC Director General of Customer Services, said:

The 7-day countdown to 31 January has now begun. Put a stop to that niggling feeling and do your Self Assessment now. Our helpful online services offer support and advice, so you can complete your tax return quicker than you think.

The deadline for sending 2016 to 2017 Self Assessment tax returns to HMRC, and paying any tax owed, is 31 January 2018.

Self Assessment customers can now also submit their return through their personal tax account. It takes 5 minutes to sign up for a personal tax account. If you think you won’t be able to submit your tax return by 31 January, please ring us, so we can help you.

Further Information

  1. If you are submitting your 2016 to 2017 Self Assessment return online for the first time, you will need to register for Self Assessment Online. It can take a few days for the registration to arrive in the post, so it’s important that customers do it as soon as possible. They should contact HMRC for support if they’re concerned about missing the deadline.
  2. Help is available from the GOV.UK website or from the Self Assessment helpline on 0300 200 3310.
  3. The penalties for late tax returns are:
    • an initial £100 fixed penalty, which applies even if there is no tax to pay or if the tax due is paid on time
    • after 3 months, additional daily penalties of £10 per day, up to a maximum of £900
    • after 6 months, a further penalty of 5% of the tax due, or £300, whichever is greater
    • after 12 months, another 5% or £300 charge, whichever is greater.
  4. There are additional penalties for paying late of 5% of the tax unpaid at 30 days, 6 months and 12 months.
  5. An audio clip of Angela MacDonald’s statement is available from the press office.
  6. Follow HMRC’s press office on Twitter @HMRCpressoffice.
  7. See HMRC’s Flickr channel.

Press contacts

Patrick O’Brien
Tel: 03000 585 024
Email: patrick.o’brien@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

Tom Channon
Tel: 03000 585 020
Email: thomas.channon@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

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Tel: 07860 359544

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