Lack of maintenance blamed for pollution ‘seen over several miles’.
Link: Press release: Thames Water to pay £80,000 after sewer blunder
Source: Gov Press Releases
News story: National Drought Group – EA Chairman’s Statement – January 2019
The National Drought Group (NDG) met on Monday 21 January, chaired by Harvey Bradshaw, Executive Director at the Environment Agency, to assess the water resource situation and actions being taken to reduce risk for summer 2019.
Link: News story: National Drought Group – EA Chairman’s Statement – January 2019
Source: Environment Agency
Press release: Violent Birmingham carjackers jailed for longer
Carjackers have sentences increased after the Solicitor General referred their case to the Court of Appeal
Link: Press release: Violent Birmingham carjackers jailed for longer
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Fertilisers (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address deficiencies, in Northern Ireland legislation relating to fertilisers, arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.
Link: The Fertilisers (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Human Rights Protections in International Agreements examined
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines human rights post Brexit
Link: Human Rights Protections in International Agreements examined
Source: Parliamentary News
PACAC holds one-off session examining constitutional implications of Commons procedure ahead of votes on Brexit ‘Plan B’
The Brexit process has shone fresh spotlight on how Parliament and Government interact, inside the Commons chamber and beyond. Amendments seeking to direct the Government, such as that which compelled the Prime Minister to return to the Commons with her Brexit ‘Plan B’ on Monday 21 January, are one reason why the level of interest in parliamentary procedure has never been higher.
Link: PACAC holds one-off session examining constitutional implications of Commons procedure ahead of votes on Brexit ‘Plan B’
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Strengthened protection for Poole Harbour’s unique range of wildlife
The extension of the Poole Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) will see a further 1,800 hectares (ha) of land and sea brought within the site to help protect the entire harbour – an increase of 40 per cent.
Link: Press release: Strengthened protection for Poole Harbour’s unique range of wildlife
Source: Gov Press Releases
Commons will decide on proxy voting next week – Commons Leader
Jo Swinson raises issue of proxy voting
Link: Commons will decide on proxy voting next week – Commons Leader
Source: Parliamentary News
The Value Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend the Value Added Tax (Tour Operators) Order 1987 (“the Order”) and Schedule 8 to the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (“the Act”) for the purpose of making changes to the VAT Tour Operators Margin Scheme that are appropriate in consequence of, or otherwise in connection with, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU. The provisions will come into force on a day or days to be appointed by the Treasury in further regulations.
Link: The Value Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in sections 51, 52 and 56 of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (c. 22) (“TCTA”) in consequence of, or otherwise in connection with, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk