News story: Foreign Secretary statement on Indian Independence Day 2017

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

On behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, I extend my warmest wishes to the people of India and the British Indian community in the United Kingdom on the occasion of India’s Independence Day.

The United Kingdom and India share a deep and longstanding partnership, rooted in the 1.5 million British Indian diaspora in the UK who contribute so richly to our society. Our two countries are committed to working together to promote our people’s prosperity, improve global security and tackle the global challenges that we face today.

Through the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture, we have celebrated the strength of UK-India ties, from our shared history, values, culture and language. Whilst today is an opportunity to reflect on India’s success over the past 70 years, it is also a chance to look ahead at a bright future for both our countries, supported by the flourishing ties between the people of India and the UK.

My best wishes to you all on this day

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News story: Animal medicines improvement notice: Nupsala Veterinary Services

Details of the improvement notice issued to Nupsala Veterinary Services, Leicestershire published in August 2017.

This Notice was issued to Nupsala Veterinary Services, Burrough on the Hiill, Leicestershire, as they were advertising the product Lubravisc Vet, a product which is not authorised as a veterinary medicine in the UK. This is an offence under Regulation 4 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations.

This advertising was seen on the Nupsala stand at the Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons. Nupsala had previously been informed of this offence earlier this year.

The improvement required is for:

  • Nupsala must provide written confirmation to the VMD that all reference to the product Lubravisc Vet has been removed from all Nupsala marketing material.


Notice: S60 1RL, Stobart Biomass Products Limited: environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

  • Operator name: Stobart Biomass Products Limited
  • Installation name: Greasbrough Depot
  • Permit number: EPR/BP3739YW/A001


Notice: S60 1RL, Stobart Biomass Products Limited: environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

  • Operator name: Stobart Biomass Products Limited
  • Installation name: Greasbrough Depot
  • Permit number: EPR/BP3739YW/A001


Notice: RM20 4DH, Chemviron Carbon Limited: environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender letter, decision document and site condition report evaluation template for:

  • Operator name: Chemviron Carbon Limited
  • Installation name: Grays Carbon Regeneration Plant
  • Permit number: EPR/AP3338SP/S007