The UK stated the reasons why it would vote against Russia’s proposed amendment and encouraged other members to do the same.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: explaination of vote on violence against girls
Source: Gov Press Releases
Criminals to face fresh crackdown in fight against dirty money
The Economic Crime Plan draws together actions to overhaul the approach to tackling economic crime, with greater partnering between the government, law enforcement and the private sector.
Link: Criminals to face fresh crackdown in fight against dirty money
Source: Gov Press Releases
Commonwealth: UK celebrates 70th anniversary
Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon has issued a statement following a meeting to celebrate the Commonwealth’s 70th anniversary.
Link: Commonwealth: UK celebrates 70th anniversary
Source: Gov Press Releases
Plans announced for 1,300 new homes in Ripon
Land at Claro and Deverell Barracks in Ripon will be developed to provide much needed new homes and commercial space, Homes England and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have announced.
Link: Plans announced for 1,300 new homes in Ripon
Source: Gov Press Releases
The UK is committed to support Pakistan’s plan to manage population growth
To mark World Population Day 2019, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, the British High Commission and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) organised a high-level event in Islamabad.
Link: The UK is committed to support Pakistan’s plan to manage population growth
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
Part 11 of the Planning Act 2008 provides for the imposition of a charge known as the Community Infrastructure Levy (“the Levy”). The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (“the CIL Regulations”) (S.I. 2010/948) implement the detail of the Levy. These Regulations amend the CIL Regulations. The CIL Regulations and these Regulations apply in relation to England only.
Link: The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk