Department For Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) News Monitoring

EE to Connect 34,000 Mobile and IoT Devices in New UK DEFRA Deal

Telecoms giant BT has today signed a new “multi-million-pound” deal with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), which will see EE provide 34,000 mobile connections to support workers and real-time reporting on issues from flooding …

BT signs deal to bolster DEFRA’s connectivity with 4G network

The deal will see BT provide the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) with thousands of mobile connections for both workers and environmental sensors Today, BT has announced a ‘multi-million-pound’ contract to use its network to …

Eurobites: BT lands five-year data-monitoring contract with DEFRA

BT has signed a multi-million-pound deal with the UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for sensor-based monitoring of environmental data relating to the likes of water quality and the spread of disease through crops or …

UK Government to expand rural connectivity to support extreme weather prediction and remote working

The UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has signed a five-year agreement with telco provider BT to improve mobile connectivity in rural areas. The initiative aims to enhance the prediction of extreme weather and …

Polluting water executives now face up to two years in prison, but will the new laws make much of a difference?

In my household, the one Monopoly square no one wants to land on during a spirited family game, is ‘Water Works’. As a property on the board it is fickle and provides mixed-yields, and the British water industry has of late been equally undesirable. In the …

What’s up with… Qualcomm, UK altnets, SK Telecom

In today’s industry news roundup: Qualcomm reports significant sales growth across all three product business units in its fiscal second quarter; nearly all UK altnets are gagging for some M&A action, according to a new survey; SK Telecom’s post-breach …

Portsmouth labour welcomes new powers to seize and crush fly-tipping vehicles

Portsmouth Labour has welcomed proposed government measures to seize and crush vehicles used in fly-tipping, as incidents reach record levels in the city. Under new plans revealed on Tuesday (29 April), councils will be able to work with police to identify …

Poll finds strong support for UK control of fishing waters

A poll has found strong support among the Scottish public for the UK control over its fishing waters, ahead of a trade summit with the European Union on 19 May. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) stated that fleets in the UK are not seeing enough in …

'When will government ban plastic in wet wipes?'

ShareSave Wet wipes take many years to break down and when they do, the small pieces of plastic within them are released into the water and ingested by wildlife A charity has called for the government to commit to a date when plastic will be banned in wet …

Pochazia shantungensis no longer a provisional quarantine pest, says Defra, but will continue 'action' on imported ...

After a Defra pest risk analysis (PRA) found that pochazia cannot establish in the UK, Defra has decided that although the pest is not worthy of quarantine status, it will carry on "action" against imports suspected of carrying the insect.

Industry welcomes Defra’s crackdown on fly-tipping

Tamara Finkelstein to step down as Defra perm sec

Tamara Finkelstein is leaving the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs after six years leading the department. Finkelstein, who is also head of the government policy profession, will step down as permanent secretary in the summer, Defra …

Top DEFRA civil servant to resign this summer

Fly-tippers' vehicles to be seized and CRUSHED as new laws crack down on waste criminals

Fly-tippers’ vehicles will be seized and crushed as part of a crackdown on illegal dumping as the Government targets “waste cowboys”. Mobile CCTV cameras and drones will be deployed by councils to identify vehicles being used by suspected perpetrators. …

Poll finds strong support for UK control of fishing waters ahead of EU talks

Scots were polled on fishing issues (Michal Wachucik/PA)A poll has found strong support among the Scottish public for the UK control over its fishing waters, ahead of a trade summit with the EU in May. Fishing is expected to be one of the key topics at …

DEFRA working with Treasury on ‘technical efficiencies’ target

New recycling plant gets go-ahead - £20m over budget

Hampshire County Council has given the green light to develop a new materials recovery facility (MRF) in Chickenhall Lane in Eastleigh that could process more types of household waste for recycling. The proposal is to adopt a ‘twin-stream’ solution to …

Egg producer given suspended prison sentence for fake 'best before' dates

A Derbyshire egg producer has been given a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to repackaging eggs with fake "best before" dates. Philip Hoyland, of Summerley Top Farm near Dronfield, pleaded guilty to fraud charges. The charges arose …

Crush fly-tippers' vans, government tells councils

The government wants councils to crush more vans used to fly-tip rubbish, as it announces a crackdown on the illegal dumping of waste. No new funding is being given to local authorities for the initiatives, with ministers saying the seven percent raise …

Ranger Band Alumni Association Endorses Jeanne Johnson and Jason Steele for Kilgore College Board of Trustees

KILGORE, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ranger Band Alumni Association Group proudly endorses two distinguished candidates for the Kilgore College Board of Trustees: Jeanne Johnson for Central Zone, Voting Unit #3, Place …

e.Republic’s Omar Sandoval Named Top 50 Technology Professional by OnConferences

Peer-nominated award recognizes leadership, innovation, and impact across the global technology community SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e.Republic—the nation’s leading media, market intelligence, and public- …

Les Rubin, Founder of Main Street Economics, Warns of America's Financial Tipping Point

Les Rubin Shares a Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and the Survival of the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics founder, Les Rubin, is sounding the …

President Julius Maada Bio Launches 'Freetown Roadmap' to Advance UN Security Council Reform

Sierra Leone hosts C-10 Retreat as President Bio calls for Africa’s rightful place in global peace and security governance. FREETOWN, WESTERN AREA URBAN DISTRICT, SIERRA LEONE, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. …

Benjamin Franklin Gold And Silver Commemoratives Exclusively Offered By Rare Collectibles TV

Limited-edition numismatic treasures produced as tribute to Franklin’s legacy LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 1950, the United States Mint issued the first specially-struck proof versions of half dollars …

PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide

FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide PropertyRoom.com, the nation’s leading online auction site …

Community Involvement Highlights May 14 Meeting with Members of the Congressional Family Business Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-Owned Business Leaders Share Importance of Family Businesses Supporting Local Communities, Charities with House Members; Frank Luntz Gives Insights on Changing Political …

Qorvis Hosts Helping a Hero Veterans at Exclusive Butterworth’s Reception

Veterans Honored at White House Correspondents’ Weekend Event WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helping a Hero, a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to providing specially adapted homes for severely wounded, was proud to be a …

Open Letter: Call for donors to support civil society to prevent a crisis of asylum, reception and inclusion in Europe

|Published on: 30th April 2025|Categories: News| More than 100 civil society organisations working on asylum and migration have signed an open letter calling on institutional and private donors to increase their support to civil society in order to prevent …

The One Move America Hasn’t Made: Former CIA Advisor Warns the Nation Is Holding Back Its Most Strategic Advantage—Worth ...

WASHINGTON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an age of global competition, technological warfare, and energy insecurity, former CIA advisor Jim Rickards says the United States may still be sitting on its most powerful card. And no one in Washington …

Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees ...

On 30 April, over 50 representatives from Central Asia, South-East Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Astana to share good practices and exchange experience related to prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration (PRR) of returnees …

Tariff Changes Put Pressure on HVAC and Plumbing Industry in Utah - S&S Mechanical Responds

Tariff hikes impact HVAC and plumbing costs in Utah; S&S Mechanical adapts with smart upgrades, transparent pricing, and proactive customer support. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent shifts in U.S. …

MatchAwards Joins Forces with Blockchain Legal Institute to Advance Blockchain Compliance & Education

BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI), a global leader in blockchain compliance, education, and legal advocacy. This …

MicroSeismic Deploys DOE Funded Carbon Sequestration Monitoring System for Class VI Wells

A Bold Step Toward Safe, Scalable CCUS HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold step toward strengthening the science behind permanent carbon sequestration, MicroSeismic, Inc.’s advanced subsurface imaging and …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Doctors Against Genocide Press Conference to Bring Dire Message to Capitol Hill: BREAD NOT BOMBS

WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the international group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) will visit the U.S. Congress today to advocate for an immediate end to the unprecedented and accelerating …

The Rise of Intelligent Tech in Addiction Recovery: Bridging Traditional Support with Digital Innovation

Innovative tech is transforming treatment for substance use disorders, enhancing support, recovery, and accessibility through smart solutions. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The landscape of addiction recovery …

HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Construction of Two Additional Block V Virginia-class Submarines

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team, which includes the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, has been awarded a contract modification in support of …

Alona Lebedieva: The Memorandum with the United States Must Be Transformed into a Legally Flawless Agreement

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukraine and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conclude an Agreement on Economic Partnership. The document confirms the parties’ readiness to cooperate on the …

The American Debate No One Is Having—Until Now: Jim Rickards Spotlights a Buried Resource That Could Be Worth Up to $150 ...

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From stimulus packages to spending cuts, debt ceilings to deficits, every major economic decision in Washington centers on what’s immediately visible. But according to Jim Rickards, former CIA advisor and …