The Commonwealth initiative will seek to increase prosperity in least developed and developing countries through digital trade.
Link: Press release: UK and South Africa to co-lead initiative on digital trade, aiming to boost Commonwealth trade to tn
Source: Gov Press Releases
DIT has announced that 13 British FinTech companies have been selected to attend the UK trade mission to Empire FinTech week in New York City.
Link: Press release: Leading UK FinTech companies announced for trade mission to USA
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Work and Pensions Secretary has announced new measures to support disabled people, including stopping unnecessary reassessments for disabled pensioners.
Link: Press release: End to unnecessary benefit reassessments for disabled pensioners
Source: Gov Press Releases
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of 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) and (c)) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.
Link: The Mutual Assistance on Customs and Agricultural Matters (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
New data from Natural England shows how children are engaging with nature
Link: Press release: Local greenspaces important for children of all ages and backgrounds
Source: Gov Press Releases
Nottingham waste carrier has vehicle seized and has to pay £1,760 fine and costs of £2,995
Link: Press release: Vehicle seized and waste carrier to pay almost £5,000
Source: Environment Agency
MPs hold an emergency debate on the Government’s no-deal ferry contract
Link: Emergency debate on no-deal ferry contract
Source: Parliamentary News
Financial Conduct Authority announces new price cap in the rent-to-own market
Link: Nicky Morgan welcomes rent-to-own price cap
Source: Parliamentary News
The impact of Brexit on intergovernmental relations explored in questions to the Minister for the Constitution
Link: UK minister questioned on UK-Scottish Government relationship
Source: Parliamentary News
