Urgent question after leak indicates deal on UKs 5G network
Link: Potential Huawei 5G deal questioned by Opposition
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Corby man gets a suspended sentence for illegal waste operations
Skip man given a suspended 6-month prison sentence for dumping construction and demolition waste on land at Easton on the Hill.
Link: Press release: Corby man gets a suspended sentence for illegal waste operations
Source: Environment Agency
Gambling (Industry Levy Review and Protections for Vulnerable People)
A Bill to establish a review of the case for a levy on the gross revenues of gambling firms and to require that review to make recommendations on the possible uses of revenue from such a levy in connection with research on gambling addiction, protections for children and other vulnerable people at risk of being harmed by gambling, and gambling addiction clinics; and for connected purposes.
Link: Gambling (Industry Levy Review and Protections for Vulnerable People)
Source: Public Bills
Concerns raised to Government over EU Citizen voter registration
Catherine West has asked an urgent question on “unnecessary extra paperwork” which she thinks could prevent EU nationals from voting in the 2019 European Elections.
Link: Concerns raised to Government over EU Citizen voter registration
Source: Parliamentary News
The Equality Act (Age Exceptions for Pension Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2019
This Order amends the Equality Act (Age Exceptions for Pension Schemes) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2133) (“the 2010 Order”).
Link: The Equality Act (Age Exceptions for Pension Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: CMA blocks merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda
The CMA has blocked the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger after finding it would lead to increased prices in stores, online and at many petrol stations across the UK.
Link: Press release: CMA blocks merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Geo-Blocking Regulation (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 8(1) of 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 paragraph (a) of section 8(2)) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.
Link: The Geo-Blocking Regulation (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Policy must be rebalanced in favour of the young, say Lords Committee
Select Committee on Intergenerational Fairness and Provision publishes report on 25 April 2019
Link: Policy must be rebalanced in favour of the young, say Lords Committee
Source: Parliamentary News
Government should ‘green light’ carbon capture technology, say MPs
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publish report on carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS)
Link: Government should ‘green light’ carbon capture technology, say MPs
Source: Parliamentary News
Nicky Morgan welcomes long-overdue digital access to complain about HMRC
HMRC announces it will provide digital channels for members of the public to contact the Adjudicator’s Office
Link: Nicky Morgan welcomes long-overdue digital access to complain about HMRC
Source: Parliamentary News