Link: ISO 16371-2:2017 Non-destructive testing. Industrial computed radiography with storage phosphor imaging plates General principles for testing of metallic materials using X-rays and gamma rays
Source: BSI Standards
ISO 13373-9:2017 Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines. Vibration condition monitoring Diagnostic techniques for electric motors
ISO 19918:2017 Protective clothing. Protection against chemicals. Measurement of cumulative permeation of chemicals with low vapour pressure through materials
ISO/IEC 40180:2017 Information technology. Quality for learning, education and training. Fundamentals and reference framework Part : General approach
ISO 19905-3:2017 Petroleum and natural gas industries. Site-specific assessment of mobile offshore units Floating unit
ISO 6416:2017 Hydrometry. Measurement of discharge by the ultrasonic transit time (time of flight) method
Link: ISO 6416:2017 Hydrometry. Measurement of discharge by the ultrasonic transit time (time of flight) method
Source: BSI Standards
Press release: Joint statement by Prime Minister Theresa May and President Jean-Claude Juncker
The following joint statement was issued by Prime Minister Theresa May and President Jean-Claude Juncker following their working dinner in Brussels on 16 October 2017:
The Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission had a broad, constructive exchange on current European and global challenges.
They discussed their common interest in preserving the Iran nuclear deal and their work on strengthening the security of citizens in Europe, notably on the fight against terrorism. They also prepared for the European Council that will take place later this week.
As regards the Article 50 negotiations, both sides agreed that these issues are being discussed in the framework agreed between the EU27 and the United Kingdom, as set out in Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. The Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission reviewed the progress made in the Article 50 negotiations so far and agreed that these efforts should accelerate over the months to come. The working dinner took place in a constructive and friendly atmosphere.
Link: Press release: Joint statement by Prime Minister Theresa May and President Jean-Claude Juncker
Source: Gov Press Releases
Publication: HL Bill 66(b) Amendments for Committee
Data Protection Bill [HL]: HL Bill 66(b) Amendments for Committee
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Press release: UK secures new EU sanctions against North Korea
The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will join his 27 EU counterparts in Luxembourg today to sign off measures taking aim at income streams supporting North Korea’s illegal nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.
The sanctions also include expanding the ban on EU investment to all sectors in North Korea, ending the EU export of oil to the country, and adding more names to the list of regime officials and companies that are subject to asset freezes and travel bans.
The measures will also review the current list of banned luxury goods, and lower the amount of personal payments that can be sent to North Korea from €15,000 to €5,000.
EU foreign ministers will also place tighter restrictions on North Korean workers in the EU, with a view to stopping money being sent back that could be used by the regime to fund its nuclear and ballistic missile programme.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:
North Korea continues to pose an unacceptable threat to the international community, which is why the UK, working closely with our European allies, has secured a set of stringent new sanctions upon the regime.
As I have said before, the North Korean regime must bear full responsibility for the measures that the international community is enacting against it, including these sanctions.
Maximising diplomatic and economic pressure on North Korea is the most effective way to pressure Pyongyang to halt its illegal and aggressive actions.
Background
To add further impact to the UK’s bilateral efforts, we have contributed to a European Union External Action (EEAS) proposal that it and EU member states should carry out parallel demarches in countries at risk of sanctions evasion by North Korean entities.
Additionally, the UK has instructed its diplomatic missions to lobby for urgent and comprehensive enforcement of UN sanctions against North Korea by those countries where the North Korean regime is most likely to try to evade sanctions.
There are no North Korean workers present in the UK.
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Link: Press release: UK secures new EU sanctions against North Korea
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Press release: PM call with French President Macron: 16 Oct 2017
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister spoke to President Macron of France this afternoon.
On Iran, they both expressed their firm commitment to the nuclear deal, and discussed President Trump’s decision last week not to recertify it.
They agreed to continue to work closely together to ensure the deal is properly enforced, and to push back on Iran’s destabilising activity in the region, including its ballistic missile programme.
They said they would discuss next steps in the margins of the European Council in Brussels later this week.
On Brexit, they discussed progress in the negotiations and looked ahead to this week’s Council.
They also spoke about the strong UK-France relationship, and agreed to continue building on our bilateral partnership in a range of areas.
Link: Press release: PM call with French President Macron: 16 Oct 2017
Source: Gov Press Releases