New legislation unlocks key technologies to improve UK food security, reduce pesticide use, and enhance climate resilience in our crops

New Legislation Unlocks Key Technologies To Improve Uk Food Security, Reduce Pesticide Use, And Enhance Climate Resilience In Our Crops

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act passed into law today (Thursday 23 March), a major step in unlocking growth and innovation in new technologies, reinforcing food security in the face of climate change and ensuring England becomes a world-leader in agri-food innovation. [block_2] The Act will set in motion changes to allow farmers to grow crops which […]

New UK law to boost seafarer pay

New Uk Law To Boost Seafarer Pay

The new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than the National Minimum Wage. [block_2] Thousands of seafarers regularly entering UK waters should enjoy better pay protections, as the government continues to boost rights and working conditions while preventing firms from using legal loopholes to pay low […]

A police officer who lied about being a victim of domestic abuse which led to the imprisonment of another officer has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice

A Police Officer Who Lied About Being A Victim Of Domestic Abuse Which Led To The Imprisonment Of Another Officer Has Been Found Guilty Of Perverting The Course Of Justice

Police Constable Amanda Aston, 43, was found guilty of two counts of perverting the course of justice and one count of fraud by false representation following a three-week trial at Maidstone Crown Court. [block_2] During the trial, the court heard how Aston, who was based at Guildford police station, had embarked on a relationship with […]

New partnership to combat deadly pathogens

New Partnership To Combat Deadly Pathogens

The University of Oxford’s Pandemic Sciences Institute and Dstl have agreed to collaborate on pathogen research. [block_2] Two of the UK’s most highly experienced scientific organisations will pool their resources to combat deadly pathogens.