Month: October 2019

The Agri-Food chain stakeholder team at Defra has shared guidance to ensure that businesses are ready for leaving the EU on 31 October

Link: EU Exit guidance for agri-food stakeholders from Defra
Source: Gov Press Releases

The remit of an expert animal welfare body which advises Government has been expanded to provide research and advice on pets, wild animals kept by people as well as farmed animals.

Link: Expert animal welfare body expanded to advise Government on future reforms
Source: Gov Press Releases

A new green standard for new build homes will bring an environmental revolution to home building.

Link: Housing Secretary unveils green housing revolution
Source: Gov Press Releases

Jim Harra has been appointed as HMRC’s Interim Chief Executive.

Link: HMRC Interim Chief Executive appointment confirmed
Source: Gov Press Releases

On Tuesday 1 October Brian Olley presented his credentials as the new British Ambassador to Lithuania.

Link: New British Ambassador presents his credentials to the President of Lithuania
Source: Gov Press Releases

Statement by the Foreign Secretary following today’s (1 October 2019) protests in Hong Kong

Link: Statement by the Foreign Secretary on Hong Kong
Source: Gov Press Releases

Speech by Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, at the Lord Chancellor’s Breakfast marking the opening of the Legal Year .

Link: Opening of the Legal Year 2019: Robert Buckland QC speech
Source: Gov Press Releases