Dame Heather Hallett appointed as the new Chair of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel.
Link: Press release: PM appoints new Chair of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Financial Services and Markets (Insolvency) (Amendment of Miscellaneous Enactments) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend a number of instruments in consequence of the enactment of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 (S.I. 2016/1024) (“the 2016 Rules”), the Insolvency (Scotland) (Company Voluntary Arrangements and Administration) Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/1082) and the Insolvency (Scotland) (Receivership and Winding up) Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/347) (together, “the 2018 Rules”) which came into force on 6th April 2017 and 6th April 2019 respectively. The instruments amended in these Regulations are:
Link: The Financial Services and Markets (Insolvency) (Amendment of Miscellaneous Enactments) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Lord Chief Justice questioned by Committee in annual session
The Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 3 April at 10.00am
Link: Lord Chief Justice questioned by Committee in annual session
Source: Parliamentary News
The Stamp Duty (Method of Denoting Duty) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend legislation relating to stamp duty. The purpose of the amendments is to enable the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to denote duty other than by impressed stamps.
Link: The Stamp Duty (Method of Denoting Duty) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: £60 million search begins for the next Peppa Pig, Art Attack and Desert Island Discs
Multimillion pound funds for UK radio and television now open and accepting funding applications
Link: Press release: £60 million search begins for the next Peppa Pig, Art Attack and Desert Island Discs
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Isle of Axholme to benefit from £35m flood protection investment
The work to improve a pumping station will help protect 15,000 homes, plus habitat, businesses and infrastructure
Link: Press release: Isle of Axholme to benefit from £35m flood protection investment
Source: Environment Agency
Press release: EU Exit Local Government Delivery Board: March 2019 update
Update from meetings held on 26 February and 18 March.
Link: Press release: EU Exit Local Government Delivery Board: March 2019 update
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Bankruptcy (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Rules 2001 and the Insurers (Winding Up) Rules 2001 (Amendment) Rules 2019
Link: The Bankruptcy (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Rules 2001 and the Insurers (Winding Up) Rules 2001 (Amendment) Rules 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Social Housing Rents (Exceptions and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend the Social Housing Rents (Exceptions and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2016 which, amongst other things, define affordable rent housing for the purposes of the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (c. 7).
Link: The Social Housing Rents (Exceptions and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Temporary Use in Great Britain) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Temporary Use in Great Britain) Regulations 1996 (“the 1996 Regulations”) to accommodate bilateral international agreements on road transport entered into by the United Kingdom.
Link: The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Temporary Use in Great Britain) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk