Glasgow has been chosen to host a major UN climate change summit next year, if the country’s bid is successful.
Link: UK government confirms Glasgow to host its largest ever summit
Source: Gov Press Releases
Green light for HS2’s Euston ‘sugar cube’
The first major structure to be built at Euston as part of HS2 received the green light last night, with the London Borough of Camden approving the design for the high speed rail project’s eye-catching new London Underground vent shaft and substation.
Link: Green light for HS2’s Euston ‘sugar cube’
Source: Gov Press Releases
Committee to publish report on Road Safety and mobile phones
Report to be published on Road safety: driving while using a mobile phone
Link: Committee to publish report on Road Safety and mobile phones
Source: Parliamentary News
ICO launches consultation on the draft framework code of practice for the use of personal data in political campaigning
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is consulting on a new framework code of practice for the use of personal data in political campaigning.
The framework code will serve both as helpful guidance in its own right as well as having the potential to become a statutory code of practice if…
Link: ICO launches consultation on the draft framework code of practice for the use of personal data in political campaigning
Source: ICO .org.uk
Legal Aid Agency extends Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts
The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) extends Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme (HPCDS) contracts to 30 September 2020
Link: Legal Aid Agency extends Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK aid to help hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans on the brink of starvation
Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans will receive life-saving access to food and water thanks to UK aid as the country faces a potentially catastrophic famine
Link: UK aid to help hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans on the brink of starvation
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK one of first countries in Europe to receive Google Flood Alerts
The UK has become one of the first countries in Europe where people will be able to receive flood alerts on their computer, phone or personal device through the Google Public Alerts map.
Link: UK one of first countries in Europe to receive Google Flood Alerts
Source: Environment Agency
Prime Minister hails ‘world-leading’ fusion research at Culham
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the UKAEA at Culham Science Centre to make his first major science policy announcement since taking office.
Link: Prime Minister hails ‘world-leading’ fusion research at Culham
Source: Gov Press Releases
Clothes designed to grow as children age could mean savings for parents while cutting waste
Innovative businesses creating green alternatives to plastic bottles and synthetic materials are being backed by new funding from government and Sky.
Link: Clothes designed to grow as children age could mean savings for parents while cutting waste
Source: Gov Press Releases
Announcement of new Deputy Police Commissioner in Turks and Caicos
Governor Dakin announces the appointment of Mr.
Link: Announcement of new Deputy Police Commissioner in Turks and Caicos
Source: Gov Press Releases