Committee look to find out whether current funding for local government is able to meet demand for services now and in future
Link: MP’s launch an inquiry looking into local government finance
Source: Parliamentary News
European Union Committee draws special attention to UK/Ireland social security agreement
European Union Committee published its fifth report on Brexit-related international agreements
Link: European Union Committee draws special attention to UK/Ireland social security agreement
Source: Parliamentary News
Committee examines security situation in the Far East
Defence Committee conducts inquiry into the security situation in the Far East and the potential role that UK Defence can play in the region
Link: Committee examines security situation in the Far East
Source: Parliamentary News
Hereditary Titles (Female Succession)
A Bill to make provision for the succession of female heirs to hereditary titles; and for connected purposes.
Link: Hereditary Titles (Female Succession)
Source: Public Bills
Press release: UK’s new trade remedies system comes into force
The UK’s new trade remedies system has been established and will help protect UK businesses and industry from injury caused by unfair trading practices.
Link: Press release: UK’s new trade remedies system comes into force
Source: Gov Press Releases
Gender-based Pricing (Prohibition)
A Bill to prohibit the differential pricing of products and services that are substantially similar other than being intended for, or marketed to, a particular gender; and for connected purposes.
Link: Gender-based Pricing (Prohibition)
Source: Public Bills
Press release: SMEs to have easier access to government contracts with action plan to level playing field
The SME Action Plan will unlock opportunities for smaller businesses to access government contracts as part of a £35 million promise.
Link: Press release: SMEs to have easier access to government contracts with action plan to level playing field
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Highways England non-executive director changes
Highways England has announced changes to its Board of Directors, with a re-appointment and a new non-executive director.
Link: Press release: Highways England non-executive director changes
Source: Gov Press Releases
Concern over spending on new apprenticeships
Chair comments on today’s National Audit Office report
Link: Concern over spending on new apprenticeships
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: School gets smart makeover thanks to M6 workers
Delighted pupils are enjoying a smart new-look school hall thanks to the efforts of the team working on the M6 in Staffordshire on behalf of Highways England.
Link: Press release: School gets smart makeover thanks to M6 workers
Source: Gov Press Releases