The UK Government is committing £220M to the conceptual design of a fusion power station – the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP).
Link: UK to take a big ‘STEP’ to fusion electricity
Source: Gov Press Releases
RAF pilot seconded to Virgin Orbit space programme
The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Virgin Orbit have selected the RAF pilot to be seconded to the company’s ground-breaking small satellite launch programme.
Link: RAF pilot seconded to Virgin Orbit space programme
Source: Gov Press Releases
Public Expenditure and Taxation (Advisory Body)
A Bill to establish an independent advisory body to make recommendations on the equitable distribution of public expenditure across the United Kingdom, the calculation of block grants to devolved administrations, the implications of the devolution of tax-raising powers for the United Kingdom fiscal framework, and the resolution of fiscal disputes arising between governments in the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
Link: Public Expenditure and Taxation (Advisory Body)
Source: Public Bills
Clean Air (No. 3)
A Bill to establish a right to breathe clean air; to make provision about reducing air pollution; to require the Secretary of State to set, measure, and report on air quality targets; to establish the National Clean Air Agency to enforce air quality targets; to make provision for the development of sustainable public, private and commercial transport by road, rail, air and sea; to restrict the use of polluting vehicles in urban areas; to prohibit the sale of new petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles from no later than 2030; to make it an offence to remove permanently devices that reduce vehicle emissions; to make requirements regarding indoor air quality; and for connected purposes.
Link: Clean Air (No. 3)
Source: Public Bills
RUSSIA v SCOTLAND Travel Advice
Travel advice for British fans travelling to Moscow for the Russia v Scotland UEFA EURO Qualifiers – Qualification round – match on Thursday 10 October 2019.
Link: RUSSIA v SCOTLAND Travel Advice
Source: Gov Press Releases
Rogue book publishers slammed shut by the courts
Two rogue London-based publishers have had the book thrown at them after the courts wound-up the limited companies behind them.
Link: Rogue book publishers slammed shut by the courts
Source: Gov Press Releases
Enforcement letters to independent schools
Department for Education enforcement letters to schools who have persistently failed to meet the independent school standards.
Link: Enforcement letters to independent schools
Source: Gov Press Releases
Change of British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands: Brian Jones
Dr Brian Jones has been appointed High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and non-resident High Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru, succeeding Mr David Ward.
Link: Change of British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands: Brian Jones
Source: Gov Press Releases
Multi-million-pound pension liberation bosses banned for 34 years
Three directors who liberated just under £12 million worth of pension funds have been disqualified for a total of 34 years.
Link: Multi-million-pound pension liberation bosses banned for 34 years
Source: Gov Press Releases
Letter to all ESFA post-16 funded providers on subcontracting delivery
Subcontracting the delivery of education and training using ESFA post-16 funds
Link: Letter to all ESFA post-16 funded providers on subcontracting delivery
Source: Gov Press Releases