Nationwide has committed to refund £6m to affected current account customers after it broke a legal order from the CMA.
Link: Nationwide refunds £6m to customers following CMA action
Source: Gov Press Releases
Help us to improve the flood defence in York’s Museum Gardens
Plans to improve the embankment defence in Museum and reduce flood risk for 48 properties go live.
Link: Help us to improve the flood defence in York’s Museum Gardens
Source: Environment Agency
Helping to ‘reconnect’ the River Afan
The Coal Authority is backing an innovative survey that aims to support the return of salmon and trout to a South Wales river.
Link: Helping to ‘reconnect’ the River Afan
Source: Gov Press Releases
PM call with Prime Minister Morrison of Australia: 7 August 2019
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Prime Minister Morrison.
Link: PM call with Prime Minister Morrison of Australia: 7 August 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Health Secretary announces £250 million investment in artificial intelligence
A new National Artificial Intelligence Lab will use the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the health and lives of patients.
Link: Health Secretary announces £250 million investment in artificial intelligence
Source: Gov Press Releases
Appointment to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Secretary of State Announces Appointment to Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Link: Appointment to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Source: Gov Press Releases
Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during July 2019
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during July 2019 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
Link: Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during July 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
British High Commission in Bangladesh places Digital Messaging Boards at Dhaka and Sylhet Airport
The boards will display essential information on the UK’s Consular assistance for British nationals, emergency helpline 999, and useful advice for British nationals who are travelling to Bangladesh.
Link: British High Commission in Bangladesh places Digital Messaging Boards at Dhaka and Sylhet Airport
Source: Gov Press Releases
Lord-Lieutenant for Angus: 8 August 2019
The Queen is pleased to appoint Mrs Patricia Ann Sawers as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Angus.
Link: Lord-Lieutenant for Angus: 8 August 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Student Loans Interest and Repayment Threshold Announcement
The Department for Education (DfE) today (08 August 2019) confirmed the annual updates to the Interest Rates and Thresholds of Income Contingent Student Loans and Mortgage Style Student Loans.
Link: Student Loans Interest and Repayment Threshold Announcement
Source: Gov Press Releases