Theresa May has today appointed Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith as Chair to the Office for Tackling Injustices (OfTI).
Link: PM appoints Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith as OfTI Chair
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK overseas intellectual property attaché network
Thinking of doing business in South East Asia, China, Brazil and India? Help and advice is available through our IP liaison officers (attaches).
Link: UK overseas intellectual property attaché network
Source: Gov Press Releases
Historic county flags flown at Parliament Square for first time
The flags of 50 historic counties have been raised in the heart of Parliament Square in a resplendent celebration of the nation’s heritage on Historic County Flags Day.
Link: Historic county flags flown at Parliament Square for first time
Source: Gov Press Releases
Stronger protections for the environment move closer as landmark Bill takes shape
New measures to enhance wildlife, transform our waste system and improve the resilience of water supplies set out in Environment Bill policy statement.
Link: Stronger protections for the environment move closer as landmark Bill takes shape
Source: Gov Press Releases
New outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2019
The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales
Link: New outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Joint UK-Canada Statement on the Global Conference for Media Freedom
Delivered by Deputy Head of the UK Delegation to the OSCE Nicola Murray at the OSCE Permanent Council on 18 July 2019.
Link: Joint UK-Canada Statement on the Global Conference for Media Freedom
Source: Gov Press Releases
Hajj pilgrims urged to be aware of MERS-CoV advice
PHE is reminding Hajj pilgrims to be aware of the risk of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the Middle East.
Link: Hajj pilgrims urged to be aware of MERS-CoV advice
Source: Gov Press Releases
New Chair of Financial Reporting Council announced
Simon Dingemans will take up the position in the Autumn.
Link: New Chair of Financial Reporting Council announced
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Export Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2019
This Order amends the Export Control Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3231) (“the 2008 Order”).
Link: The Export Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Universal Credit (Managed Migration Pilot and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019
These Regulations provide for the managed migration of the first 10,000 claimants from existing benefits to universal credit. They set out the process for moving those claimants, the circumstances in which transitional protection is given and the manner in which it is calculated. They also include provision in relation to certain claimants who were entitled to a severe disability premium, claimants who are self-employed and claimants in hardship as a result of managed migration.
Link: The Universal Credit (Managed Migration Pilot and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk