Select Committee on Intergenerational Fairness and Provision takes evidence on Tuesday 20 November at 11.40am
Link: How has housing policy impacted on intergenerational fairness? Lords ask
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Domestic abuser to spend more time behind bars
Andrew Parkin has sentence increased to 12 years
Link: Press release: Domestic abuser to spend more time behind bars
Source: Gov Press Releases
This week in the Commons: Friday 16 November
this week’s Parliamentary business was focused largely on Brexit – read our round up
Link: This week in the Commons: Friday 16 November
Source: Parliamentary News
Information Commissioner’s investigation into the Metropolitan Police Service
Gang violence is a matter of national concern – but the tools to tackle it must be fair, fit for purpose and above all, trusted by those communities at most risk.
Link: Information Commissioner’s investigation into the Metropolitan Police Service
Source: ICO .org.uk
Press release: Keep an eye out for floating pennywort this winter
We’re asking river-users to report any new outbreaks of the invasive plant
Link: Press release: Keep an eye out for floating pennywort this winter
Source: Environment Agency
Press release: 20,000 business opportunities for UK exporters showcased online
The enhanced Export Opportunities service for UK companies will be showcased on GREAT.gov.uk by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox.
Link: Press release: 20,000 business opportunities for UK exporters showcased online
Source: Gov Press Releases
Mental health of men and boys: inquiry launched
Women and Equalities Committee launch inquiry into the mental health of men and boys
Link: Mental health of men and boys: inquiry launched
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Courts to pilot more flexible hours for the benefit of the public
Early and late sittings will be piloted in civil and family courts, giving people greater access to hearings that can fit around their busy lives.
Link: Press release: Courts to pilot more flexible hours for the benefit of the public
Source: Gov Press Releases
ICO finds Metropolitan Police Service’s Gangs Matrix breached data protection laws
An investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found that the Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS) use of the Gangs Matrix led to multiple and serious breaches of data protection laws.
The investigation into the Gangs Matrix, a database that records intelligence related to…
Link: ICO finds Metropolitan Police Service’s Gangs Matrix breached data protection laws
Source: ICO .org.uk
Press release: Insolvency Service grants 250,000 Debt Relief Order
November 2018 saw the Insolvency Service grant its 250,000 Debt Relief Order, providing a low cost debt relief solution to a quarter of a million people.
Link: Press release: Insolvency Service grants 250,000 Debt Relief Order
Source: Gov Press Releases