The Control of Mercury (Amendment) (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 failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (b), (c) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Link: The Control of Mercury (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk

The Church of England Pensions Measure 2018 (Commencement and Savings) Order 2019

This Order brings the substantive provisions of the Church of England Pensions Measure 2018 into force on 1st March 2019 (“the commencement date”). It contains savings in relation to proceedings pending on an appeal under section 38(3) of the Clergy Pensions Measure 1961 or regulation 32(3) of the Church of England Pensions Regulations 1988. It also contains savings for cases where the Church of England Pensions Board has given notice to the Court of Protection in relation to a person lacking mental capacity.

Link: The Church of England Pensions Measure 2018 (Commencement and Savings) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk

Press release: Remains of Captain Matthew Flinders discovered at HS2 site in Euston

Archaeologists working on the HS2 project in St. James’s burial ground, Euston, have discovered the remains of Captain Matthew Flinders, the Royal Navy explorer who led the first circumnavigation of Australia and is credited with giving the country its name.

Link: Press release: Remains of Captain Matthew Flinders discovered at HS2 site in Euston
Source: Gov Press Releases