Fisheries and Seafood Scheme closes for 2024

The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), administered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of Defra, delivers investments to safeguard the long-term sustainability, resilience and prosperity of the seafood secto…

Sheffield man sentenced after spending fraudulent Covid loan for non-existent business on BMW

Fraudster used government-backed Bounce Back Loan for personal use

MHRA announces consultation on improved safety for high risk in vitro diagnostic devices

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (21 May 2024) launched a four-week consultation which will support improved safety for certain high risk in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices.

Guidance: Countryside Stewardship: get funding to protect and improve the land you manage

What farmers, foresters and land managers need to know and do before applying for a Countryside Stewardship grant, and how to manage a grant agreement.

Policy paper: Countryside Stewardship and Higher Level Stewardship agreement holders: ending your existing agreement to apply for a new scheme

Information for farmers, foresters and land managers with a Countryside Stewardship (CS) or Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreement about closing their agreement early to apply for a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) or CS Higher Tier agreement.