Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with President of the United States Donald Trump.
Link: PM call with President Trump: 19 August 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
PM letter to Donald Tusk: 19 August 2019
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has written a letter to EU Council President Donald Tusk.
Link: PM letter to Donald Tusk: 19 August 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
PM call with Taoiseach Varadkar of Ireland: 19 August 2019
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland.
Link: PM call with Taoiseach Varadkar of Ireland: 19 August 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Work under way to upgrade coastal defences in Essex
Work is underway on a £2 million scheme to refurbish the flood defence embankment in Stansgate, Essex, offering a higher level of protection to people living nearby.
Link: Work under way to upgrade coastal defences in Essex
Source: Environment Agency
Company admits polluting Fenland watercourses
A company that grows crops for energy has been ordered to pay a total of £45,648.50 in fines, costs and compensation after it polluted 2 Fenland watercourses.
Link: Company admits polluting Fenland watercourses
Source: Environment Agency
Response to Pearson changes to BTEC grading criteria 2019
Ofqual statement in relation to Pearson’s decision to change the grading criteria of some of its Level 1/2 awards.
Link: Response to Pearson changes to BTEC grading criteria 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Light extravaganza to raise flood awareness at Tendring
The light show – put on by the Environment Agency and partners – aims to raise awareness of flood risk.
Link: Light extravaganza to raise flood awareness at Tendring
Source: Environment Agency
An estimated 1 in 7 five years olds are not immunised against MMR
Parents of primary school starters urged to check immunisation records.
Link: An estimated 1 in 7 five years olds are not immunised against MMR
Source: Gov Press Releases
Torino FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers travel advice
Travel advice for Wolves fans travelling to Turin, Italy, for the Europa League play-off match against Torino FC on 22 August 2019.
Link: Torino FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers travel advice
Source: Gov Press Releases
Draft guidance published to underpin the Offensive Weapons Act
Home Secretary Priti Patel has launched 2 consultations paving the way for new powers to tackle knife crime.
Link: Draft guidance published to underpin the Offensive Weapons Act
Source: Gov Press Releases