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
Change of British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands: Brian Jones
Dr Brian Jones has been appointed High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and non-resident High Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru, succeeding Mr David Ward.
Link: Change of British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands: Brian Jones
Source: Gov Press Releases
Multi-million-pound pension liberation bosses banned for 34 years
Three directors who liberated just under £12 million worth of pension funds have been disqualified for a total of 34 years.
Link: Multi-million-pound pension liberation bosses banned for 34 years
Source: Gov Press Releases
Letter to all ESFA post-16 funded providers on subcontracting delivery
Subcontracting the delivery of education and training using ESFA post-16 funds
Link: Letter to all ESFA post-16 funded providers on subcontracting delivery
Source: Gov Press Releases
ESFA reminds providers it will take action to crack down on poor sub-contracting practice
ESFA Chief Executive writes to post-16 education and training providers to underline the strict sub-contractor rules
Link: ESFA reminds providers it will take action to crack down on poor sub-contracting practice
Source: Gov Press Releases
1 November 2019: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changes on 1 November 2019.
Link: 1 November 2019: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees
Source: Gov Press Releases
Advanced Vision for 2020 and Beyond: further 1-to-1s released
DASA is holding further 1-to-1 sessions, via teleconference, for Advanced Vision for 2020 and Beyond.
Link: Advanced Vision for 2020 and Beyond: further 1-to-1s released
Source: Gov Press Releases
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon visits India to strengthen UK-India Force for Good links
Lord Ahmad is UK Minister of State for the Commonwealth, UN and South Asia and Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Link: Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon visits India to strengthen UK-India Force for Good links
Source: Gov Press Releases
3 drug firms accused of illegal market sharing
The CMA has provisionally found that 3 drug firms signed an illegal agreement that resulted in significant price hikes for an essential medicine.
Link: 3 drug firms accused of illegal market sharing
Source: Gov Press Releases
Secure by Design – UK-Singapore IoT Statement
Joint Statement on cooperation between Singapore and the United Kingdom on the Internet of Things
Link: Secure by Design – UK-Singapore IoT Statement
Source: Gov Press Releases