Families with children visiting London between 3 and 7 April can take part this immersive experience inside the Palace of Westminster.
Link: ‘Unlock Parliament’ immersive experience returns for Easter 2018
Source: Parliamentary News
The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Amendment) Order 2018
This Order amends the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/517) (“the 2011 Order”), which provides for benefits to be payable to, or in respect of, a person by reason of injury, illness or death caused wholly, or partly, by service in the regular or reserve armed forces.
Link: The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Amendment) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme (Amendment) Order 2018
This Order amends the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme 1983 (“the Scheme”), which makes provision for the payment of pensions and allowances to, or in respect of, civilians who were killed or injured during the 1939-1945 World War.
Link: The Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme (Amendment) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Government responds to Brexit and civil nuclear sector report
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publishes Government response on Brexit and implications for the civil nuclear sector
Link: Government responds to Brexit and civil nuclear sector report
Source: Parliamentary News
Local Health Scrutiny
A Bill to make provision about health scrutiny by local authorities, including scrutiny of clinical commissioning groups’ decisions; and for connected purposes.
Link: Local Health Scrutiny
Source: Public Bills
The Social Security (Invalid Care Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
These Regulations amend the Social Security (Invalid Care Allowance) Regulations 1976 (S.I. 1976/409) (the “principal Regulations”). The Social Security Amendment (Carer’s Allowance) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2497) substitutes references to “Invalid Care Allowance” to “Carer’s Allowance” in certain legislative provisions. “Invalid Care Allowance” remains part of the title of these Regulations for statutory purposes.
Link: The Social Security (Invalid Care Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Highways England announces executive appointment
David, who joins the company on Tuesday 13 March, brings a wealth of experience.
David has led safety and supply chain development at Carillion as well as sustainability strategies over the past 6 years. He was previously a Director at Sky and at Motorola and also served 20 years in senior strategic and operational leadership roles as a wing commander in the RAF.
He takes over from David Poole who is leaving Highways England on 16 March.
General enquiries
Members of the public should contact the Highways England customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.
Media enquiries
Journalists should contact the Highways England press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer.
Link: Press release: Highways England announces executive appointment
Source: Gov Press Releases
Two companies fined after worker run over by a telehander
Bellway Homes Ltd and A D Bly Construction Ltd have today been fined after a worker was struck by a telehandler.
Link: Two companies fined after worker run over by a telehander
Source: Health and Safety
Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill examined by Peers
The Constitution Committee publishes its report on the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill
Link: Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill examined by Peers
Source: Parliamentary News
Information Commissioner’s Office raids addresses in Greater Manchester investigating 11 million nuisance text messages
The Information Commissioner’s Office has searched two addresses in Greater Manchester as part of an investigation into companies suspected of sending millions of unsolicited text messages.
Link: Information Commissioner’s Office raids addresses in Greater Manchester investigating 11 million nuisance text messages
Source: ICO .org.uk