Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 15 October at 10.25am
Link: Lords committee question Chief Medical Officer and academics about healthy life expectancy
Source: Parliamentary News
The Agricultural Products, Food and Drink (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Link: The Agricultural Products, Food and Drink (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Civil and Family) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of, and paragraph 21 of Schedule 7 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies in retained EU law (under section 8(2)(c) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.
Link: The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Civil and Family) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
JCHR Chair says Queens speech puts spotlight on government human rights record
Harriet Harman MP comments on today’s Queen’s Speech
Link: JCHR Chair says Queens speech puts spotlight on government human rights record
Source: Parliamentary News
UK delegation urges Polish businesses to get ready for Brexit
With less than 20 days left to make necessary preparations for a possible no-deal Brexit, industry events in Warsaw and in Katowice have urged Polish businesses to get ready for trade after Brexit.
Link: UK delegation urges Polish businesses to get ready for Brexit
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK secures ‘listed status’ to protect £5 billion export market
The UK has secured ‘listed status’ providing certainty for a market worth more than £5 billion a year.
Link: UK secures ‘listed status’ to protect £5 billion export market
Source: Gov Press Releases
Commons debates the Queen’s Speech
MPs debate the proposals put forward in the Queen’s Speech
Link: Commons debates the Queen’s Speech
Source: Parliamentary News
Speech by Andrew Stephenson, Minister for Africa, to FT Africa Summit, October 2019
Andrew Stephenson spoke at the event about delivering on the UK’s new approach to long-term economic partnerships with African countries, businesses and civil society.
Link: Speech by Andrew Stephenson, Minister for Africa, to FT Africa Summit, October 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Nine-Leading UK Fintech Companies land in Australia
The UK-Australia Fintech Bridge programme brings a cohort of innovative UK fintechs to Australia to share their experiences and build business opportunities.
Link: Nine-Leading UK Fintech Companies land in Australia
Source: Gov Press Releases
Changes to the currency of UK State Pension and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit paid into Yemeni bank accounts
If you have a bank account in Yemen and receive State Pension or Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit from the UK into this account, it will be paid Yemeni rial (YER).
Link: Changes to the currency of UK State Pension and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit paid into Yemeni bank accounts
Source: Gov Press Releases