The CMA has provisionally found that Fender Europe broke competition law by restricting online discounting for its guitars.
Link: CMA alleges guitar firm illegally prevented price discounts
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK aid partners with Gates Foundation to tackle global food insecurity
New funding to allow scientists to research cutting-edge technology to protect crops and produce “super crops” that will be more efficient and withstand the impacts of climate change.
Link: UK aid partners with Gates Foundation to tackle global food insecurity
Source: Gov Press Releases
Growing Mid Wales Partnership welcomes UK Government funding to ignite regional ambition
Following the UK Government’s announcement of a £55 million investment in the Mid Wales Growth Deal, Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns met with the Leaders of Powys and Ceredigion county councils together with members of the regio…
Link: Growing Mid Wales Partnership welcomes UK Government funding to ignite regional ambition
Source: Gov Press Releases
Temporary tariff regime updated
The government has today (8 October) published an update to the UK’s temporary tariff regime if we leave the EU without a deal.
Link: Temporary tariff regime updated
Source: Gov Press Releases
Economic and Finance Committee: When we get it right, we affect the lives of millions of ordinary citizens for the better
General statement at the UN General Assembly Second Committee by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN
Link: Economic and Finance Committee: When we get it right, we affect the lives of millions of ordinary citizens for the better
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
Link: The Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Coordinating efforts to prevent conflicts across Africa
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the Security Council Debate on Peace and Security in Africa: The Centrality of Preventative Diplomacy, Conflict Prevention and Resolution
Link: Coordinating efforts to prevent conflicts across Africa
Source: Gov Press Releases
Transport Minister visits 26th World Road Congress in Abu Dhabi
UK’s highways expertise promoted at world’s largest roads event.
Link: Transport Minister visits 26th World Road Congress in Abu Dhabi
Source: Gov Press Releases
Over 3,000 troops from 14 countries in UK for NATO Exercise
Joint Warrior, the major multinational military exercise which will boost the defensive capabilities of the UK and its Allies, takes place across Scotland and Northern England over the next two weeks.
Link: Over 3,000 troops from 14 countries in UK for NATO Exercise
Source: Gov Press Releases
The independent reviewer of Prevent, Lord Carlile, has issued a call for evidence
The review focuses on how the government’s strategy for safeguarding those vulnerable to radicalisation is being delivered and will make recommendations for the future of the strategy.
Link: The independent reviewer of Prevent, Lord Carlile, has issued a call for evidence
Source: Gov Press Releases