Full text of the speech given by Robert Buckland QC at his Lord Chancellor swearing-in ceremony in July 2019.
Link: Lord Chancellor Swearing-in Speech: Robert Buckland QC
Source: Gov Press Releases
Ask a silly question…
DVLA has today released a list of some of the unusual questions customers have asked whilst trying to find out if their car is taxed.
Link: Ask a silly question…
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK Committed to Climate Action
The British High Commissioner to Singapore, HE Kara Owen gave a speech on the UK’s strong track record in Climate Action at the 3rd annual Partners for the Environment Forum 2019 on 17 July 2019
Link: UK Committed to Climate Action
Source: Gov Press Releases
Debt bosses’ failings lead to £7.6 million shortfall in funds
Two directors from the North-west banned for 16 years after lack of oversight led to a £7.6 million shortfall in monies being held for insolvent estates.
Link: Debt bosses’ failings lead to £7.6 million shortfall in funds
Source: Gov Press Releases
Trade Continuity and Future Ambition – The UK After Brexit
Director DIT for Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Noel McEvoy, argues in the Swiss Export Journal that the UK offers unique opportunities for export and investment for Swiss businesses.
Link: Trade Continuity and Future Ambition – The UK After Brexit
Source: Gov Press Releases
Cameroon: Applications for the UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships open 5 August 2019
Interested students are invited to begin application process when the application cycle opens in August and make sure to submit it before deadline.
Link: Cameroon: Applications for the UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships open 5 August 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Fundamental shift needed for enforcing the Equality Act
Women and Equalities Committee publishes report on Enforcing the Equality Act: the law and the role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Link: Fundamental shift needed for enforcing the Equality Act
Source: Parliamentary News
Mainstreaming disability inclusion across DFID’s work is welcome but progress must continue
International Development Committee publishes Report on DFID’s work on disability-inclusive development
Link: Mainstreaming disability inclusion across DFID’s work is welcome but progress must continue
Source: Parliamentary News
UK’s future is bright, PM to tell farmers in Wales
Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit farm and meet Welsh farmers to talk Brexit.
Link: UK’s future is bright, PM to tell farmers in Wales
Source: Gov Press Releases
BS EN 12350-2:2019 Testing fresh concrete Slump test
Mechanical testing
Consistency (mechanical property)
Cement and concrete technology
Sampling methods
Precision
Reproducibility
Test equipment
Workability
Specimen preparation
Concretes
Link: BS EN 12350-2:2019 Testing fresh concrete Slump test
Source: BSI Standards