New £100 million private sector funding to tackle malaria will be doubled by UK aid, to help stop six million cases of malaria and save 75,000 lives.
Link: UK aid backs private sector to fight malaria
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK teams complete space weather mission study ahead of selection decision in November
The first phase of design work for the European Space Agency’s Lagrange spacecraft has been completed, with three out of the four multinational teams led by the UK.
Link: UK teams complete space weather mission study ahead of selection decision in November
Source: Gov Press Releases
Report 13/2019: Fatal accident at Tibberton No. 8 footpath crossing
RAIB has today released its report into a fatal accident at Tibberton No. 8 footpath crossing, 6 February 2019.
Link: Report 13/2019: Fatal accident at Tibberton No. 8 footpath crossing
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government publishes criminal court guidance for defendants
A how-to guide designed to make the criminal court process more accessible and understandable for all has been produced by the Ministry of Justice.
Link: Government publishes criminal court guidance for defendants
Source: Gov Press Releases
Statistical Data Return shows majority of social housing stock owned by large providers
The third release of the Statistical Data Return 2019 details sector characteristics and stock movement in England.
Link: Statistical Data Return shows majority of social housing stock owned by large providers
Source: Gov Press Releases
Millions set to benefit from faster broadband with new plans to tackle rogue landlords
A new law will mean an extra 3,000 residential buildings a year will be connected to gigabit speeds.
Link: Millions set to benefit from faster broadband with new plans to tackle rogue landlords
Source: Gov Press Releases
Ministers highlight vital projects around the country as government drives infrastructure revolution
Investment in road, rail, port and digital infrastructure to improve links and drive growth.
Link: Ministers highlight vital projects around the country as government drives infrastructure revolution
Source: Gov Press Releases
The IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate the UK Home Office Country Information Products
On Albania, Iran and Vietnam.
Link: The IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate the UK Home Office Country Information Products
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019
This Order authorises Drax Power Limited (referred to in this Order as the undertaker) to construct, operate and maintain up to two gas fired electricity generating stations and up to two battery storage energy facilities. The Order would permit the undertaker to acquire, compulsorily or by agreement, land and rights in land and to use land for this purpose.
Link: The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2019
This Order relates to the control of certain drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38) (‘the Act’). Paragraph 1(ca) of Part 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act controls a range of synthetic cannabinoids as Class B drugs. Article 2 of this Order amends that paragraph to reduce the range of synthetic cannabinoids controlled.
Link: The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk