BBC Director-General discusses ‘fake news’ and broadcaster’s role
Link: Lord Speaker's lectures: The BBC and the Future of News
Source: Parliamentary News
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS)
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS): Terms of Reference published
Link: Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS)
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Royal Navy’s new offshore patrol vessel named HMS Tamar
HMS Tamar, which is part of a five-strong OPV contract with BAE Systems, worth a combined £635m, was formally named in Glasgow today.
Link: Press release: Royal Navy’s new offshore patrol vessel named HMS Tamar
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: UK Hydrographic Office works with Seychelles government to help tackle piracy in the Indian Ocean
Bespoke Security of Navigation, Stabilisation Advice and Training (SONSAT) to support maritime security and safety of navigation
Link: Press release: UK Hydrographic Office works with Seychelles government to help tackle piracy in the Indian Ocean
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Communities across the country given £500,000 to commemorate Windrush Generation
Communities across the country to educate, commemorate and celebrate the outstanding contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants.
Link: Press release: Communities across the country given £500,000 to commemorate Windrush Generation
Source: Gov Press Releases
Newly restored North Dial of the Elizabeth Tower revealed
Read about the newly revealed dial of the Elizabeth Tower
Link: Newly restored North Dial of the Elizabeth Tower revealed
Source: Parliamentary News
Government pressed on Northern Ireland Assembly election delay
Extension under 2018 Bill delays requirement for Assembly elections
Link: Government pressed on Northern Ireland Assembly election delay
Source: Parliamentary News
“Criminal offences committed against MPs imperil both the democratic process and public service”
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes correspondence from the CPS regarding threats against MPs
Link: “Criminal offences committed against MPs imperil both the democratic process and public service”
Source: Parliamentary News
Fracking (Measurement and Regulation of Impacts) (Air, Water and Greenhouse Gas Emissions)
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to measure and regulate the impact of unconventional gas extraction on air and water quality and on greenhouse gas emissions; and for connected purposes.
Link: Fracking (Measurement and Regulation of Impacts) (Air, Water and Greenhouse Gas Emissions)
Source: Public Bills
Press release: Residents and landlords to team up to better communicate building safety issues
Social housing residents are to team up with their landlords to trial innovative methods of communicating building safety matters to residents as part of a new government-appointed group.
Link: Press release: Residents and landlords to team up to better communicate building safety issues
Source: Gov Press Releases