In this edition of eNews, GAD’s regular newsletter, we look at our role in the Civil Service’s Analysis Function, and focus on the work of our insurance specialists.
Link: eNews from GAD: issue 37, Autumn 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Vacancy: Operations Officer
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is recruiting an Operations Officer.
Link: Vacancy: Operations Officer
Source: Gov Press Releases
Investigatory Powers Commissioner appointed: Sir Brian Leveson
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Sir Brian Leveson as the second Investigatory Powers Commissioner (IPC).
Link: Investigatory Powers Commissioner appointed: Sir Brian Leveson
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK to take a big ‘STEP’ to fusion electricity
The UK Government is committing £220M to the conceptual design of a fusion power station – the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP).
Link: UK to take a big ‘STEP’ to fusion electricity
Source: Gov Press Releases
RAF pilot seconded to Virgin Orbit space programme
The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Virgin Orbit have selected the RAF pilot to be seconded to the company’s ground-breaking small satellite launch programme.
Link: RAF pilot seconded to Virgin Orbit space programme
Source: Gov Press Releases
Public Expenditure and Taxation (Advisory Body)
A Bill to establish an independent advisory body to make recommendations on the equitable distribution of public expenditure across the United Kingdom, the calculation of block grants to devolved administrations, the implications of the devolution of tax-raising powers for the United Kingdom fiscal framework, and the resolution of fiscal disputes arising between governments in the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
Link: Public Expenditure and Taxation (Advisory Body)
Source: Public Bills
Clean Air (No. 3)
A Bill to establish a right to breathe clean air; to make provision about reducing air pollution; to require the Secretary of State to set, measure, and report on air quality targets; to establish the National Clean Air Agency to enforce air quality targets; to make provision for the development of sustainable public, private and commercial transport by road, rail, air and sea; to restrict the use of polluting vehicles in urban areas; to prohibit the sale of new petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles from no later than 2030; to make it an offence to remove permanently devices that reduce vehicle emissions; to make requirements regarding indoor air quality; and for connected purposes.
Link: Clean Air (No. 3)
Source: Public Bills
RUSSIA v SCOTLAND Travel Advice
Travel advice for British fans travelling to Moscow for the Russia v Scotland UEFA EURO Qualifiers – Qualification round – match on Thursday 10 October 2019.
Link: RUSSIA v SCOTLAND Travel Advice
Source: Gov Press Releases
Rogue book publishers slammed shut by the courts
Two rogue London-based publishers have had the book thrown at them after the courts wound-up the limited companies behind them.
Link: Rogue book publishers slammed shut by the courts
Source: Gov Press Releases
Enforcement letters to independent schools
Department for Education enforcement letters to schools who have persistently failed to meet the independent school standards.
Link: Enforcement letters to independent schools
Source: Gov Press Releases