Immigration matters for separated migrant children brought into scope of legal aid.
Link: Separated migrant children given better access to legal aid
Source: Gov Press Releases
Duty to Plan for Terrorism (Consultation)
A Bill to provide for consultation on the introduction of a Duty to Plan to require Category 1 responders to plan for terrorist threats and require those responsible for places to which the public have access to consider the vulnerability of those places to attack and take measures to mitigate any such vulnerability; and for connected purposes.
Link: Duty to Plan for Terrorism (Consultation)
Source: Public Bills
Extradition (Provisional Arrest)
A Bill to create a power of arrest, without warrant, for the purpose of extraditing people for serious offences.
Link: Extradition (Provisional Arrest)
Source: Public Bills
People in 100 places across England urged to shape Town Deals in new #MyTown campaign
The #MyTown campaign gives people a say in how a new generation of Town Deals, each worth up to £25 million, should transform the place they call home.
Link: People in 100 places across England urged to shape Town Deals in new #MyTown campaign
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Climate Emergency: “….this year the answers are different.”
Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency.
Link: The Climate Emergency: “….this year the answers are different.”
Source: Environment Agency
75,000 telemarketing calls land solar panel directors with bans
Two Stockton-on-Tees directors who caused their solar panel company to make almost 75,000 unsolicited telemarketing calls to drum up business have both been handed 6-year bans.
Link: 75,000 telemarketing calls land solar panel directors with bans
Source: Gov Press Releases
International Freedom of Religion or Belief Day: Simon Collis’ message
British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Simon Collis, shared a message on promoting coexistence and respect between people of different cultures and religions on the occasion of International Freedom of Religion or Belief Day.
Link: International Freedom of Religion or Belief Day: Simon Collis’ message
Source: Gov Press Releases
£1 billion deal set to solve poor mobile coverage
Poor mobile phone coverage will be a thing of the past as the Government champions a £1 billion deal with the mobile phone industry to banish rural not-spots.
Link: £1 billion deal set to solve poor mobile coverage
Source: Gov Press Releases
Extension of pub opening hours in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day
The Home Secretary has announced plans to extend pub licensing hours across England and Wales to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Link: Extension of pub opening hours in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government launches call for evidence on the welfare of primates
Animal welfare minister: We want to understand how we can better protect these wild animals.
Link: Government launches call for evidence on the welfare of primates
Source: Gov Press Releases