The agreement will ensure British businesses and consumers benefit from continued preferential trade with Georgia after we leave the EU.
Link: UK and Georgia sign trade continuity and strategic cooperation agreement
Source: Gov Press Releases
National Drought Group – EA Chief Executive statement
The NDG met on Tuesday 21 October, chaired by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency.
Link: National Drought Group – EA Chief Executive statement
Source: Environment Agency
Advice for Manchester United fans travelling to Serbia
Advice for fans travelling to Serbia for the Europa League match: Partizan v Manchester United
Link: Advice for Manchester United fans travelling to Serbia
Source: Gov Press Releases
Committee to explore the work of Highways England
One-off evidence session to investigate investment, performance, safety and technological advances
Link: Committee to explore the work of Highways England
Source: Parliamentary News
Canadian FinTech firms set sights on the UK
12 Canadian FinTech firms visit Edinburgh and London as part of a trade mission lead by the Department for International Trade
Link: Canadian FinTech firms set sights on the UK
Source: Gov Press Releases
Previous FTA analysis does not correspond with Government’s Brexit deal
In June 2018, the Treasury Committee asked HM Treasury, the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority to produce analysis of the impact of Brexit in differing scenarios, and in good time before Parliament came to vote on the eventual Brexit deal. The Committee published the analysis in November 2018.
Letter from Chancellor to Catherine McKinnell MP
Treasury Committee
Link: Previous FTA analysis does not correspond with Government’s Brexit deal
Source: Parliamentary News
Landmark bridge moves step closer to completion
The Princes Quay Bridge scheme in Hull will reach a pivotal stage early next month when the assembled bridge is delivered to its final position.
Link: Landmark bridge moves step closer to completion
Source: Gov Press Releases
Urgent Question on restoring devolution in Northern Ireland
Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland asks Urgent Question
Link: Urgent Question on restoring devolution in Northern Ireland
Source: Parliamentary News
The Northern Ireland (Extension of Period for Executive Formation) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
Section 1 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions Act) 2018 (c. 28) (“the 2018 Act”) extends the period under section 16A of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47) for Northern Ireland Ministers to be appointed following the Assembly election on 2nd March 2017 until 21st October 2019. Section 2(1) of the 2018 Act allows the Secretary of State, by regulations, to further extend that period until 13th January 2020.
Link: The Northern Ireland (Extension of Period for Executive Formation) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Ministry of Justice statement in fee-paid judicial litigation: October 2019
The Ministry of Justice has provided a 6th update to the Employment Tribunal in relation to the O’Brien/Miller & Others litigation, following the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union on 7 November …
Link: Ministry of Justice statement in fee-paid judicial litigation: October 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases