An RSS Discovery expedition to UK Overseas Territories to explore marine environments in the South Atlantic has departed.
Link: Press release: Marine research expedition heads to two remote UK Overseas Territories
Source: Gov Press Releases
No escape from benefit cap for 82% of affected households
Work and Pensions Committee report on the benefit cap published
Link: No escape from benefit cap for 82% of affected households
Source: Parliamentary News
Brexit: Risky and rushed activity must not become ‘new normal’
Committee publishes report on Brexit and the UK border: further progress review
Link: Brexit: Risky and rushed activity must not become ‘new normal’
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Work starts on fish pass at iconic Grade II Crumpwood weir
Building work began on a unique fish pass, which is being built underneath the nearby disused 19th century pump house on River Churnet.
Link: Press release: Work starts on fish pass at iconic Grade II Crumpwood weir
Source: Environment Agency
The Public Service (Civil Servants and Others) Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2019
The Public Service (Civil Servants and Others) Pensions Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1964) make provision for the contributions payable by members of that scheme up to 31st March 2019. These Regulations provide for the contribution rates applicable in the scheme year ending on that date also to apply for the following year. Since these Regulations involve a change to a protected element of the scheme, the Minister for the Civil Service has consulted representatives of those likely to be affected by the change with a view to reaching agreement and has laid a report before Parliament.
Link: The Public Service (Civil Servants and Others) Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Government must guarantee human rights standards in treaties post Brexit
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on Human Rights Protections in International Agreements
Link: Government must guarantee human rights standards in treaties post Brexit
Source: Parliamentary News