The National Drought Group met on 4 June 2019
Link: News story: National Drought Group – EA Chief Executive’s Statement
Source: Environment Agency
Committee hears evidence on continuing “profound injustice” in benefit system for children of unmarried parents
Work and Pensions Committee hears parents’ testimony on bereavement support for children
Link: Committee hears evidence on continuing “profound injustice” in benefit system for children of unmarried parents
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Drive to unleash potential of North East’s youngsters stepped-up
Government ecnourages schools across the North East to express interest in proposals to improve transitions from primary to secondary school
Link: Press release: Drive to unleash potential of North East’s youngsters stepped-up
Source: Gov Press Releases
Equality and Human Rights Commission questioned on their role
Women and Equalities Committee examines regulator’s enforcement powers, the role of other bodies, the cost of legal aid and courts
Link: Equality and Human Rights Commission questioned on their role
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Cutting edge bio-tech system to clean A38 water run-off in Devon
A cutting edge bio-technology system is being tested by Highways England to improve water quality around a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Devon.
Link: Press release: Cutting edge bio-tech system to clean A38 water run-off in Devon
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: UK centre designated as global reference laboratory to tackle aquatic animal disease
Cefas has been designated by the OIE as the Collaborating Centre for Emerging Aquatic Animal Disease.
Link: Press release: UK centre designated as global reference laboratory to tackle aquatic animal disease
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Asia’s newfound love for British cheese
UK cheesemakers have been met with spiralling demand over the past five years from emerging markets across Asia, according to the latest HMRC data.
Link: Press release: Asia’s newfound love for British cheese
Source: Gov Press Releases
Constitution Committee seeks new legal adviser
The Constitution Committee seeks new legal adviser. Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 2 July 2019
Link: Constitution Committee seeks new legal adviser
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Communities to benefit from new housing infrastructure rules
Government makes it easier for councils to deliver new housing projects.
Link: Press release: Communities to benefit from new housing infrastructure rules
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Emergency review of salmon numbers to protect stocks in the Severn estuary
The Environment Agency is carrying out a review of new data which shows a significant reduction in salmon stock levels in the Severn Estuary.
Link: Press release: Emergency review of salmon numbers to protect stocks in the Severn estuary
Source: Environment Agency