Secondary school pupils up and down the country are finding out how they could be part of the team delivering Britain’s brand new high-speed railway, HS2.
Link: Press release: HS2 encourages the next generation of engineers
Source: Gov Press Releases
This Order provides that North Devon District Council is not a competent harbour authority for the purposes of the Pilotage Act 1987, and accordingly no longer has pilotage functions in respect of Ilfracombe harbour.
Link: The North Devon District Council Harbour Authority (Removal of Pilotage Functions) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in 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), (b), and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Livestock (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
These Regulations amend various provisions of tax legislation to ensure the effective operation of that legislation after the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Taxes (Amendments) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
“A Victim’s guide to parole”, a new video to help victims of crime understand what to expect during the parole process, has been released by the Parole Board and the Victims’ Commissioner.
Link: Press release: Video released to help victims understand what to expect during the parole process
Source: Gov Press Releases
Homes England, the government’s national housing agency, has made an appointment to the newly-created role of Chief Digital and Technology Officer.
Link: Press release: Homes England appoints Chief Digital Officer
Source: Gov Press Releases
The digital mortgage service ‘Sign your mortgage deed’ is celebrating its first anniversary since the first digital mortgage was signed.
Link: Press release: HM Land Registry is making it easier to remortgage
Source: Gov Press Releases
Reforms coming into effect in April will support those who can work to get into employment, while ensuring there is a safety net in place for those who need it.
Link: Press release: Government continues to protect the most vulnerable and supports people into work
Source: Gov Press Releases
Recognising the increasingly vital role played by professionals working in the sector, the second ICO Practitioner Award for Excellence in Data Protection was presented to Mikko Niva, Group Policy Officer at Vodafone Group Services Ltd based in London.
Link: ICO announces winner of Data Protection Officer of the Year awarded for Excellence in Data Protection
Source: ICO .org.uk
Damian Collins MP, Chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee comments on the Government’s new White Paper on online safety.
Link: Chair comments on publication of the Government’s Online Harms White Paper
Source: Parliamentary News
