Three men were jailed for a total of ten years for their part in a plot to supply military equipment to keep Iranian F-14 'Tomcat' fighter jets airborne and combat ready in contravention of an embargo on military exports to Iran.
HM Revenue & Customs officers uncovered the plot when they found a consignment of oxygen cylinders at Heathrow Airport which were bound for Tehran.
The restricted parts had been sourced in the United States of America using eBay thereby avoiding export controls.
And who said you cant buy anything on Ebay
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Positive response to fish dumping campaign
Scottish Government 1st October 2008
Scotland's determination to radically reduce the amount of fish dumped in Europe's seas has received a positive response in Brussels.
Surely there are worse places to dump fish?
Scotland's determination to radically reduce the amount of fish dumped in Europe's seas has received a positive response in Brussels.
Surely there are worse places to dump fish?
Monday, 18 August 2008
Kermitted to frog protection
DEFRA - 18th Aug 2008
Legal protection for a rare frog with a distinctive accent was announced today by Minister for Wildlife, Joan Ruddock.
Surely one of the best ever press release titles?
Legal protection for a rare frog with a distinctive accent was announced today by Minister for Wildlife, Joan Ruddock.
Surely one of the best ever press release titles?
Monday, 17 December 2007
Electronic identification of sheep and goats
DEFRA - 17th Dec 2007
The EU Council of Ministers have today agreed on 31 December 2009 as the obligatory implementation date for the introduction of electronic identification (EID) of sheep and goats.
So.. will the sheep have their own photo ID.
The EU Council of Ministers have today agreed on 31 December 2009 as the obligatory implementation date for the introduction of electronic identification (EID) of sheep and goats.
So.. will the sheep have their own photo ID.
Tuesday, 11 December 2007
Hucknall Woman Finds Dream Job as Horse Therapist
DWP - 11th December 2007
Penny Palmer had always loved horses - but she never thought she'd turn her passion into a job until she went to Bulwell Jobcentre Plus. There she met Jane Simpson, a New Deal for Lone Parents Adviser. Jane helped Penny turn her dream into reality. "After nine years of caring for my five children, I thought it was time to do something for me," Penny explained. "I believe I am the only equine therapist in the country, offering aromatherapy, manipulation and massage, as well as herbal remedies to treat horses. "Since I set up my own business - Equine MOT - in July I've treated over 100 horses. One of the most unusual ones was a horse who refused to turn left.
Just dont know what to say! Sadly this isnt a spoof press release.
Penny Palmer had always loved horses - but she never thought she'd turn her passion into a job until she went to Bulwell Jobcentre Plus. There she met Jane Simpson, a New Deal for Lone Parents Adviser. Jane helped Penny turn her dream into reality. "After nine years of caring for my five children, I thought it was time to do something for me," Penny explained. "I believe I am the only equine therapist in the country, offering aromatherapy, manipulation and massage, as well as herbal remedies to treat horses. "Since I set up my own business - Equine MOT - in July I've treated over 100 horses. One of the most unusual ones was a horse who refused to turn left.
Just dont know what to say! Sadly this isnt a spoof press release.
Friday, 9 November 2007
Increased Support Package for Cyclists in the Wake of Newt Delay
London Development Agency 9th Nov 2007
Today, the London Development Agency (LDA) and British Cycling announced further interim measures to support London's cyclists while great crested newts are relocated from the site of a new 2km circuit at Hog Hill in Redbridge.
Today, the London Development Agency (LDA) and British Cycling announced further interim measures to support London's cyclists while great crested newts are relocated from the site of a new 2km circuit at Hog Hill in Redbridge.
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