During 2018, the outline design for River Thames Scheme was developed. The final outline design is now complete.
Link: News story: River Thames Scheme Outline Design
Source: Environment Agency
Press release: New style roadworks cut disruption for drivers and residents
A new approach to motorway roadworks is reaping rewards for drivers.
Link: Press release: New style roadworks cut disruption for drivers and residents
Source: Gov Press Releases
Bounty UK fined £400,000 for sharing personal data unlawfully
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Bounty (UK) Limited £400,000 for illegally sharing personal information belonging to more than 14 million people.
Link: Bounty UK fined £400,000 for sharing personal data unlawfully
Source: ICO .org.uk
The REACH etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by 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) to (d) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (“UK”) from the European Union.
Link: The REACH etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Chief Executive Officer for Government Property Agency appointed
The Government Property Agency has appointed Steven Boyd, HMRC Estates Director, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Link: Press release: Chief Executive Officer for Government Property Agency appointed
Source: Gov Press Releases
Blog: Data Protection law does not prevent information sharing to save lives and stop crime
Steve Wood reminds public and private organisations that new data protection legislation does not stop them from disclosing personal data to assist police forces or other law enforcement authorities.
Link: Blog: Data Protection law does not prevent information sharing to save lives and stop crime
Source: ICO .org.uk
The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6, Savings and Transitional Provisions) Order 2019 / Gorchymyn Deddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016 (Cychwyn Rhif 6, Arbedion a Darpariaethau Trosiannol) 2019
Link:
The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6, Savings and Transitional Provisions) Order 2019 / Gorchymyn Deddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016 (Cychwyn Rhif 6, Arbedion a Darpariaethau Trosiannol) 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Shrewsbury court users benefit from £5m government investment
Shrewsbury court users are benefitting from a state of the art new justice centre thanks to £5m of government funding.
Link: Press release: Shrewsbury court users benefit from £5m government investment
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Regulator appoints interim manager to charity under inquiry
Interim manager appointed to address continued concerns
Link: Press release: Regulator appoints interim manager to charity under inquiry
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Stricter laws to tackle terrorism come into force
New laws introduced in the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 have today (12 April) come into force.
Link: Press release: Stricter laws to tackle terrorism come into force
Source: Gov Press Releases