The government has signed new arrangements with the Crown Dependencies to maintain and reaffirm our close customs relationships.
Link: Press release: UK agrees new customs arrangements with the Crown Dependencies
Source: Gov Press Releases
Parliamentary shop launches Christmas range
View the new Christmas and Pets range from the parliamentary shop.
Link: Parliamentary shop launches Christmas range
Source: Parliamentary News
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018
These Regulations amend the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/3113) (the “WEEE Regulations”). The WEEE Regulations implement Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (OJ No L 197, 24.07.2012, p.38).
Link: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Local Authorities (Capital Finance and Accounting) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
These Regulations amend the Local Authorities (Capital Finance and Accounting) (England) Regulations 2003 (the “2003 Regulations”).
Link: The Local Authorities (Capital Finance and Accounting) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Regulators invite feedback on Charities SORP
Charity regulators consult on improving the SORP making process
Link: Press release: Regulators invite feedback on Charities SORP
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Women’s Business Council celebrates five years of world-leading collaboration between business and government
The ‘Five years on’ report finds more women in work, remaining in work and progressing to senior positions, than in 2013.
Link: Press release: Women’s Business Council celebrates five years of world-leading collaboration between business and government
Source: Gov Press Releases
The State Pension Debits and Credits (Revaluation) Order 2018
This Order is made following a review under section 148AD(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5) (revaluation of new state pension debits and credits).
Link: The State Pension Debits and Credits (Revaluation) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The State Pension Revaluation for Transitional Pensions Order 2018
This Order is made following a review under section 148AC(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5) (“the Administration Act”) (revaluation for transitional pensions under Pensions Act 2014).
Link: The State Pension Revaluation for Transitional Pensions Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Occupational Pensions (Revaluation) Order 2018
Section 84 of the Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48) (“the 1993 Act”) requires pensions and other benefits under occupational pension schemes to be revalued by the final salary method (which is dealt with in Schedule 3 to the 1993 Act). For the purposes of that revaluation, and as required by paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 to the 1993 Act, this Order specifies the necessary revaluation percentages for the purpose of the revaluation on, or after, 1st January 2019 of benefits under occupational pension schemes. It is not necessary to specify a lower revaluation percentage for revaluation periods which start before 1st January 2009.
Link: The Occupational Pensions (Revaluation) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: £1.5 million geospatial competition open to improve public services
The Geospatial Commission has partnered with Innovate UK to launch a new government competition.
Link: Press release: £1.5 million geospatial competition open to improve public services
Source: Gov Press Releases