Lord Ahmad gives evidence to Committee on issues that have caused tension in UK-OT relations recently
Link: Minister of State questioned on UK Overseas Territories
Source: Parliamentary News
BEIS Chair comments on CMA audit reforms
Rachel Reeves MP comments on Competition and Markets Authority proposals on the audit market
Link: BEIS Chair comments on CMA audit reforms
Source: Parliamentary News
NHS is crying out for stability, says Chair
Meg Hillier MP comments on National Audit Office report
Link: NHS is crying out for stability, says Chair
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: CMA proposes reforms to improve competition in audit sector
Improvements to the independence and the quality of audits are the focus of the CMA’s market study update.
Link: Press release: CMA proposes reforms to improve competition in audit sector
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges for the 900 MHz Frequency Band and the 1800 MHz Frequency Band) Regulations 2018
These Regulations increase the level of fees payable to OFCOM in respect of the licences of the Public Wireless Networks licence class granted under section 8 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) for the use of the frequencies in the bands 880.0–960.0 MHz and 1710.0–1880.0 MHz.
Link: The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges for the 900 MHz Frequency Band and the 1800 MHz Frequency Band) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under paragraphs (a), (c) and (g) of section 8(2)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Government takes next step in improving standards of UK audit market with new independent review into audit standards
Donald Brydon, outgoing Chair of the London Stock Exchange Group, appointed to lead new independent review of the quality and effectiveness of the UK audit market.
Link: Press release: Government takes next step in improving standards of UK audit market with new independent review into audit standards
Source: Gov Press Releases
News story: Gove launches landmark blueprint for resources and waste
Businesses and manufacturers to pay the full cost of recycling or disposing of their packaging waste under government’s Resources and Waste Strategy
Link: News story: Gove launches landmark blueprint for resources and waste
Source: Environment Agency
Sexual harassment at work: Government responds to Committee report
Women and Equalities Committee says Government is making positive steps, but action remains a ‘missed opportunity’
Link: Sexual harassment at work: Government responds to Committee report
Source: Parliamentary News
A shifting world order necessitates change in UK foreign policy
International Relations Committee publishes report into UK foreign policy in a shifting world order
Link: A shifting world order necessitates change in UK foreign policy
Source: Parliamentary News