Two new studies into groups of British beetles have been published by Natural England to provide a better picture of the conservation status of these insects.
Link: New studies will help drive protections for beetles
Source: Gov Press Releases
Piano supplier fined £3.7m for illegally preventing price discounts
The CMA has fined Casio £3.7 million for breaking competition law by preventing online discounting for its digital pianos and keyboards.
Link: Piano supplier fined £3.7m for illegally preventing price discounts
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK deploys more public health experts to DRC for Ebola outbreak response
The UK provides further support as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo reaches the one-year mark.
Link: UK deploys more public health experts to DRC for Ebola outbreak response
Source: Gov Press Releases
Report 10/2019: Overspeed at Sandy South Junction, Bedfordshire
RAIB has today released its report into an overspeed at Sandy South Junction, Bedfordshire 19 October 2018.
Link: Report 10/2019: Overspeed at Sandy South Junction, Bedfordshire
Source: Gov Press Releases
Reducing saturated fat lowers blood cholesterol and risk of CVD
A report published by Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition on the role of saturated fats and health concludes there’s no need to change current advice.
Link: Reducing saturated fat lowers blood cholesterol and risk of CVD
Source: Gov Press Releases
Sussex criminal sentenced for laundering proceeds from the sale of black-market medicines
Following a complex investigation spanning four and a half years, Lee Tomlinson was sentenced yesterday at Hove Trial Centre to 2 years, 10 months imprisonment for his involvement in laundering the proceeds of illegal sales of medicines intended to treat erectile dysfunction.
Link: Sussex criminal sentenced for laundering proceeds from the sale of black-market medicines
Source: Gov Press Releases
Universities regulator gains full powers to protect students’ interests
Office for Students’ full powers come into force as new Universities Minister calls for students to be at the heart of the system.
Link: Universities regulator gains full powers to protect students’ interests
Source: Gov Press Releases
Ebola in DRC, one year on: UK calls on international community to step up
The UK is calling on international partners to step up efforts in the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC) to stop the spread of the disease.
Link: Ebola in DRC, one year on: UK calls on international community to step up
Source: Gov Press Releases
Devolution of the adult education budget effective from 1 August 2019
Six mayoral combined authorities and the Greater London Authority are now accountable for administering the adult education budget in their areas.
Link: Devolution of the adult education budget effective from 1 August 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Kuzma Minin report published
Grounding of a bulk carrier in Falmouth Bay, England.
Link: Kuzma Minin report published
Source: Gov Press Releases