The Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry in to Gender Sensitive Parliament Audit
Link: A gender-sensitive Parliament (House of Commons): inquiry launched
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: UK praises strong Nepal relationship following Prime Minister Oli’s visit
The UK and Nepal have reaffirmed their strong friendship following a visit by Nepali Prime Minister Oli to the UK, and set out areas to deepen the relationship.
Link: Press release: UK praises strong Nepal relationship following Prime Minister Oli’s visit
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Personal Independence Payment (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend the Personal Independence Payment (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2013 which transfer disability living allowance entitled persons to personal independence payment (“DLA transfer claimants”) by providing an exemption to personal independence payment (“PIP”) age restriction in section 83(1) of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 in cases where transfer claimants’ PIP awards are revised or superseded for a change of circumstances.
Link: The Personal Independence Payment (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: 4 Berkshire estate agents accused of illegally fixing fees
The CMA has today announced its provisional finding that 4 Berkshire estate agents have broken competition law.
Link: Press release: 4 Berkshire estate agents accused of illegally fixing fees
Source: Gov Press Releases
Urgent question as crisis in Sudan intensifies
North West Norfolk MP Sir Henry Bellingham asks urgent question in the Commons
Link: Urgent question as crisis in Sudan intensifies
Source: Parliamentary News
ICO fines home security company for making thousands of nuisance calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Smart Home Protection Ltd £90,000 for making nuisance calls to people registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS).
Link: ICO fines home security company for making thousands of nuisance calls
Source: ICO .org.uk
Press release: Farming robots and eco-buildings the future as research kick-starts new innovations
Three government backed projects are set to benefit from a share of £76 million to work on ground-breaking research through the modern Industrial Strategy.
Link: Press release: Farming robots and eco-buildings the future as research kick-starts new innovations
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: ‘Get involved’ call as A66 consultation reaches half-way stage
Public urged to have their say.
Link: Press release: ‘Get involved’ call as A66 consultation reaches half-way stage
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Demonstration road gifted to rugby club for car parking
A temporary ‘road’ laid by Highways England to host live demonstrations at the Rutland County Show has been gifted to the nearby rugby club as a permanent car park.
Link: Press release: Demonstration road gifted to rugby club for car parking
Source: Gov Press Releases
Parental Leave (Premature and Sick Babies)
A Bill to extend entitlements to parental leave for parents of babies born prematurely or requiring neonatal care; and for connected purposes.
Link: Parental Leave (Premature and Sick Babies)
Source: Public Bills