Read the response on the UK Gender-Sensitive Parliament Audit
Link: UK Gender-Sensitive Parliament Audit – response published
Source: Parliamentary News
The extent of Islamophobia in the UK examined
The Home Affairs Committee considers the nature, scale and scope of Islamophobia in the UK
Link: The extent of Islamophobia in the UK examined
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Paedophile jailed by Court of Appeal
Adam Quelch has been given an immediate custodial sentence of 2 years 6 months’ imprisonment.
Link: Press release: Paedophile jailed by Court of Appeal
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Blooming lovely display to support wildlife on A38
A magnificent wildflower display can be seen along the A38 in Devon thanks to Highways England’s work to increase biodiversity and help provide wildlife habitats.
Link: Press release: Blooming lovely display to support wildlife on A38
Source: Gov Press Releases
Committee hear from key sectors of UK economy on impact of no-deal departure
Committee on Exiting the European Union begins a series of sessions examining the impact of a no-deal departure on key sectors of the UK economy
Link: Committee hear from key sectors of UK economy on impact of no-deal departure
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Response to Charity Commission report on Oxfam
Statements from International Development Secretary Rory Stewart and government spokesperson.
Link: Press release: Response to Charity Commission report on Oxfam
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/1004) (“the Contributions Regulations”). They come into force on 2nd July 2019.
Link: The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Income Tax (Accommodation Allowances of Armed Forces) Regulations 2019
These Regulations specify conditions that must be met in order for a payment to fall within the definition of an “accommodation allowance” for the purposes of section 297D of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1). Section 297D was inserted by section 8(1) of the Finance Act 2018 (c. 3) and introduced an income tax exemption for payments made to, or in respect of, members of the armed forces of the Crown out of public revenue for or towards the costs of accommodation. The conditions require that a payment falls within certain categories of payments that may be made by the Ministry of Defence (“MOD”) under the pilot of its “Future Accommodation Model” set out in Joint Service Publication 464 Volume 4 Part 1 (the “JSP”), which is a document published by the MOD containing details of this pilot.
Link: The Income Tax (Accommodation Allowances of Armed Forces) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Urgent question as many over-75s look set to lose free TV licences
Question asked by Deputy Labour Leader
Link: Urgent question as many over-75s look set to lose free TV licences
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: End to Metro Bank "no DSS" mortgages
Latest pledge from industry to end potentially discriminatory practices which deny good quality accommodation to those on benefits.
Link: Press release: End to Metro Bank “no DSS” mortgages
Source: Gov Press Releases