UK aid is supporting an early warning system in Cox’s Bazaar which detects disease outbreaks and prompts targeted, rapid responses by health workers.
Link: Press release: Rohingya refugees shielded from disease by UK aid
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Seven year framework for Government and public sector development projects launched
A new funding framework has been developed to allow construction firms, small and large, the chance to bid for work on government projects over the next seven years.
Link: Press release: Seven year framework for Government and public sector development projects launched
Source: Gov Press Releases
Lords EU exit regulations: 6 February
Peers discuss broadcasting and employment rights
Link: Lords EU exit regulations: 6 February
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: No deal Brexit advice: guidance on food and drink labelling
The Government has issued guidance on food and drink labelling in the event of a no deal Brexit
Link: Press release: No deal Brexit advice: guidance on food and drink labelling
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Charitable think tank warned over breaches of charity law
Charity Commission issues formal legal warning against Institute of Economic Affairs
Link: Press release: Charitable think tank warned over breaches of charity law
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: St. Paul’s Canonry: James Milne
The Queen has approved the appointment of James Milne to a Residentiary Canonry of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Link: Press release: St. Paul’s Canonry: James Milne
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Legal Services Act 2007 (Designation as a Licensing Authority) Order 2019
This Order designates the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (“CILEx”) as a licensing authority under Part 5 (alternative business structures) of the Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29) (“the Act”) in relation to the exercise of a right of audience, the conduct of litigation, reserved instrument activities, probate activities and the administration of oaths. Part 5 of the Act makes provision about licensing authorities and their functions. CILEx is already an approved regulator in relation to these reserved legal activities by virtue of Part 1 of Schedule 4 to the Act, the Legal Services Act 2007 (Approved Regulators) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1118) and the Legal Services Act 2007 (Approved Regulator) (No. 2) Order (S.I. 2014/2937). Designation as a licensing authority will allow CILEx to license alternative business structures, which are businesses wholly or partly owned or controlled by non-lawyers, to provide legal services, or a mixture of legal and other services, to the public.
Link: The Legal Services Act 2007 (Designation as a Licensing Authority) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Value Added Tax (Input Tax) (Specified Supplies) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend the Value Added Tax (Input Tax) (Specified Supplies) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3121) (“the 1999 Order”) to make changes required as a consequence of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Value Added Tax (Input Tax) (Specified Supplies) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Clerk of the House of Commons appointment: Dr John Benger
The Queen has appointed Dr John Benger as Under Clerk of the Parliaments (Clerk of the House of Commons).
Link: Press release: Clerk of the House of Commons appointment: Dr John Benger
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: New expert brought in to boost government’s relationship with small businesses
New ‘Small Business Crown Representative’ will make sure government gets best value and small businesses have improved access to government contracts.
Link: Press release: New expert brought in to boost government’s relationship with small businesses
Source: Gov Press Releases