The future for environmental principles and governance post EU Exit
Link: Speech: The Natural Laws of Brexit
Source: Environment Agency
The Value Added Tax (Finance) (EU Exit) Order 2019
This Order amends Group 5 of Schedule 9 to the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (exemptions: finance) to (i) extend exemption to the management of what are termed ‘recognised pension funds’ and (ii) remove the restriction on the type of assets that a close-ended collective investment undertaking can invest in in order for its management to qualify for exemption.
Link: The Value Added Tax (Finance) (EU Exit) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: New specialists appointed to Homes England Framework
Twenty highly skilled housing specialists have been appointed by Homes England to help speed up housebuilding across England.
Link: Press release: New specialists appointed to Homes England Framework
Source: Gov Press Releases
Low-level Letter Boxes (Prohibition)
A Bill to amend building regulations to require letter boxes in new buildings to be positioned above a certain height; and for connected purposes.
Link: Low-level Letter Boxes (Prohibition)
Source: Public Bills
Government statement following blow to UK nuclear future
Business Secretary makes statement following Hitachi’s suspension of Anglesey development.
Link: Government statement following blow to UK nuclear future
Source: Parliamentary News
Committee publish Government response to Gender Pay report
Committee say we are still tackling issues around fairness in pay
Link: Committee publish Government response to Gender Pay report
Source: Parliamentary News
European Union Referendum
A Bill to provide for a referendum about the United Kingdom’s future relationship with the European Union.
Link: European Union Referendum
Source: Public Bills
European Union Referendum (Preparation)
A Bill to enable preparations for a referendum about the United Kingdom’s future relationship with the European Union.
Link: European Union Referendum (Preparation)
Source: Public Bills
Committee chair comments on Hitachi decision on Wylfa
Rachel Reeves MP says Wylfa is not unexpected but it deals a heavy blow to the Government’s energy policy
Link: Committee chair comments on Hitachi decision on Wylfa
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Queen approves re-appointment to the Churches Conservation Trust
The Queen has approved the re-appointment of Sir Simon Jenkins as a Member of the Churches Conservation Trust.
Link: Press release: Queen approves re-appointment to the Churches Conservation Trust
Source: Gov Press Releases