Prime Minister Theresa May met President Juncker in Brussels.
Link: Press release: Joint statement on behalf of the Prime Minister and President Juncker
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Genetically Modified Organisms (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of, and paragraph 21(b) of Schedule 7 to, 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)(b), (c), and (g) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Genetically Modified Organisms (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant (Duty of Public Authorities)
A Bill to require public authorities to deliver services in accordance with the armed forces covenant; and for connected purposes.
Link: Armed Forces Covenant (Duty of Public Authorities)
Source: Public Bills
Press release: Name of British built Mars rover revealed
The UK made ExoMars rover, due to roam the surface of the red planet in 2021, has been named after UK scientist and co-discoverer of the structure of DNA – Rosalind Franklin.
Link: Press release: Name of British built Mars rover revealed
Source: Gov Press Releases
European Union (Referendum on Withdrawal Agreement)
A Bill to require the holding of a referendum in which one option is to endorse the agreement between the United Kingdom Government and the European Union on the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union and the other option is for the United Kingdom to continue to be a member of the European Union; to require the Prime Minister to seek an extension of the period of two years specified in Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union to a period ending after that referendum; and for connected purposes.
Link: European Union (Referendum on Withdrawal Agreement)
Source: Public Bills
Government questioned on roaming charges in the event of no deal
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party questions Government on mobile phone roaming charges in the event of no deal Brexit
Link: Government questioned on roaming charges in the event of no deal
Source: Parliamentary News
Blog: Show you mean business by paying the Data Protection Fee
Paul Arnold, Deputy CEO, explains to small businesses why they need to pay the data protection fee.
Link: Blog: Show you mean business by paying the Data Protection Fee
Source: ICO .org.uk
Press release: Government sets out new vision for legal support
A new strategy to help people resolve legal problems at the earliest opportunity and avoid the need for unnecessary court proceedings was unveiled today.
Link: Press release: Government sets out new vision for legal support
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: UKEF supports Cleveland Bridge contract to develop essential infrastructure in Sri Lanka
UK Export Finance to provide £49 million worth of support to help Darlington firm build 250 bridges, bringing rural communities closer together
Link: Press release: UKEF supports Cleveland Bridge contract to develop essential infrastructure in Sri Lanka
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Thousands more households boost work hours and earnings
Latest statistics show 140,000 Housing Benefit households and 9,900 Universal Credit households are no longer subject to the benefit cap
Link: Press release: Thousands more households boost work hours and earnings
Source: Gov Press Releases