These Regulations enable civil same-sex marriage and opposite-sex civil partnerships in Northern Ireland/under Northern Ireland law.
Link: The Marriage (Same-sex Couples) and Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Concerns over management of Nottingham-based charity prompts inquiry
Link: Charity regulator opens inquiry into Kamyabi
Source: Gov Press Releases
A verdict in the trial of eleven men charged with killing the journalist was delivered on Monday 23 December.
Link: Foreign Secretary statement on Jamal Khashoggi trial
Source: Gov Press Releases
Much has changed since Jonathan Bamford, (former) Director of Strategic Policy (Domestic Policy), joined the Information Commissioner’s Office, but as he comes to retire, he reflects on 34 years in data protection.
Link: Trust, technology and slippers with torches
Source: ICO .org.uk
‘Going to Market, Early Morning’ by Thomas Gainsborough is at risk of leaving UK shores.
Link: Arts Minister leads call to save outstanding Gainsborough landscape painting
Source: Gov Press Releases
National Apprenticeship Awards 2019 national winners were announced on 27 November at a glittering ceremony held in London.
Link: National Apprenticeship Awards 2019 national winners announced
Source: Gov Press Releases
The House of Commons next sits on 7 January 2020
Link: House of Commons rises for Christmas recess 2019
Source: Parliamentary News
Over £260 million has been committed for local authorities to support people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes.
Link: Prime Minister pledges new action to eliminate homelessness and rough sleeping
Source: Gov Press Releases
Scottish businesses are benefiting from record levels of trade with Japan, as UK exports totalled £14.8 billion in the year to September 2019.
Link: UK – Japan trade hits record high in boost for Scottish firms
Source: Gov Press Releases
Boss of investment companies banned for 10 years after transferring more than £5 million in loans between connected businesses using clients’ pension funds.
Link: Edinburgh investment boss banned for decade
Source: Gov Press Releases
