Review of Department for Transport activities and achievements by the Secretary of State for Transport.
Link: Department for Transport: departmental update, 31 October 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Vaccine update: issue 300, October 2019, bug special edition
Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners.
Link: Vaccine update: issue 300, October 2019, bug special edition
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Greater London Authority (Consolidated Council Tax Requirement Procedure) Regulations 2019
In relation to each financial year the Greater London Authority (“the Authority”) is required to make the calculations set out in section 85 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (“the 1999 Act”), including the calculation of its consolidated council tax requirement.
Link: The Greater London Authority (Consolidated Council Tax Requirement Procedure) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Firearms Regulations 2019
These Regulations make provision in respect of deactivated firearms and amend the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (“the 2004 Order”) (S.I. 2004/702) (N.I. 3) in order to complete the implementation in the United Kingdom of Directive (EU) 2017/853 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 (“the 2017 Directive”) amending Council Directive 91/477/EEC (“the 1991 Directive”) on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons. Measures have also been implemented in respect of England and Wales and Scotland through the Firearms (Amendment) (No.2) Rules 2019.
Link: The Firearms Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Inspection report published: An inspection of Border Force operations at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports
The Chief Inspector's report examined the efficiency, effectiveness and consistency of Border Force operations at Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports.
Link: Inspection report published: An inspection of Border Force operations at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports
Source: Gov Press Releases
Live facial recognition technology – police forces need to slow down and justify its use
As far back as Sir Robert Peel, the powers of the police have always been seen as dependent on public support of their actions. It’s an ideal starting point as we consider uses of technology like live facial recognition (LFR).
Link: Live facial recognition technology – police forces need to slow down and justify its use
Source: ICO .org.uk
100,000 more people to be given personal health budgets
A change in law means people who use wheelchairs or need mental health support will have greater choice and control in managing their own health and care.
Link: 100,000 more people to be given personal health budgets
Source: Gov Press Releases
UN General Assembly 74th Session, First Committee: thematic debate on conventional weapons
Mr Aidan Liddle, UK Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament delivers statement during thematic debate on international conventional arms control.
Link: UN General Assembly 74th Session, First Committee: thematic debate on conventional weapons
Source: Gov Press Releases
The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Variable Speed Limits) Regulations 2019
These Regulations introduce variable speed limits to—
Link: The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Variable Speed Limits) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
UKEF appoints Carl Williamson as Head of Trade Finance
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s award-winning export credit agency, has appointed Carl Williamson to lead its Trade Finance Business.
Link: UKEF appoints Carl Williamson as Head of Trade Finance
Source: Gov Press Releases