Train passengers travelling between Norwich and Ely will benefit from their fares being capped following a CMA investigation.
Link: Norwich – Ely rail passengers to be protected by fare caps
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government sets out position on shale gas exploration
Cuadrilla is set to begin work on fracturing (fracking) its second well at the Preston New Road site in Lancashire
Link: Government sets out position on shale gas exploration
Source: Gov Press Releases
London school sold and shut by trustee who acted ‘without considering consequences’
Regulator intervention leads to reopening of Grangewood Independent School after serious mismanagement by trustee
Link: London school sold and shut by trustee who acted ‘without considering consequences’
Source: Gov Press Releases
Treasury renews support for Northern Powerhouse
Exchequer Secretary pledges Treasury’s unflinching support to revitalising left-behind areas
Link: Treasury renews support for Northern Powerhouse
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government welcomes more pupils studying science
Pupils up and down the country receive A level results – with entries to STEM subjects increasing for both boys and girls
Link: Government welcomes more pupils studying science
Source: Gov Press Releases
Fishermen in over 12m fleet urged to register now to be ready for EU exit
UK Fisheries Administrations (UKFAs) call on fishermen with vessels 12 metres and longer to register with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Link: Fishermen in over 12m fleet urged to register now to be ready for EU exit
Source: Gov Press Releases
One million granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme
New statistics up to the end of July show more than 950,000 applications from England, 50,000 from Scotland, 15,000 from Wales and 12,000 from Northern Ireland.
Link: One million granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme
Source: Gov Press Releases
AAIB report: Agusta Westland AW189, loss of visual references
Agusta Westland AW189 helicopter (G-MCGR), loss of visual references during a mountain rescue, Beinn Narnain, Scotland.
Link: AAIB report: Agusta Westland AW189, loss of visual references
Source: Gov Press Releases
Report 11/2019: Serious operational irregularity at Bagillt user worked crossing
RAIB has today released its report into a serious operational irregularity at Bagillt user worked crossing, Flintshire, 17 August 2018.
Link: Report 11/2019: Serious operational irregularity at Bagillt user worked crossing
Source: Gov Press Releases
New service centres see quicker support for court users
Some 30,000 court users seeking support had their calls answered in just 30 seconds, thanks to the introduction of the first Courts and Tribunals Service Centres earlier this year.
Link: New service centres see quicker support for court users
Source: Gov Press Releases