The British Embassy in Lisbon are holding meetings across Portugal to update UK nationals working and living in the country.
Link: Information and events for UK nationals living in Portugal
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend Part 3 (VAT invoices and other invoicing requirements) and Part 5 (accounting, payment and records) of the Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 (S.I 1995/2518: “the Principal Regulations”).
Link: The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
FCO is first government department to join the #OneLess campaign
Plastic bottles have been completely removed from the Foreign Office in London, and embassies around the world are taking up the challenge to go plastic-free.
Link: FCO is first government department to join the #OneLess campaign
Source: Gov Press Releases
Afghanistan: Call for proposals for FCO’s programme fund 2019/20
British Embassy in Kabul is inviting proposals for Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) programme fund for project activities that support policy priorities in Afghanistan.
Link: Afghanistan: Call for proposals for FCO’s programme fund 2019/20
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government sets out new plans to open up public appointments
Minister for Implementation Oliver Dowden has announced updates to the Public Appointments Diversity Action Plan.
Link: Government sets out new plans to open up public appointments
Source: Gov Press Releases
UN Human Rights Council 41: Violence Against Women at Work
The UK set out its belief that women must be empowered to have a voice and be able to access opportunities that are fundamental to freedom and development.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: Violence Against Women at Work
Source: Gov Press Releases
Committee publishes report on local roads funding and governance
Publication: Committee’s Report on Local roads funding and governance
Link: Committee publishes report on local roads funding and governance
Source: Parliamentary News
Response to the Biometrics Commissioner’s annual report 2018
The government’s response to the Biometrics Commissioner’s annual report 2018.
Link: Response to the Biometrics Commissioner’s annual report 2018
Source: Gov Press Releases
Charity Commission finds significant fraud at RAF Honington charities due to inadequate oversight and poor compliance with basic financial controls
Regulator reports that serious failures effectively allowed ‘unscrupulous individual’ to steal charity funds over four years
Link: Charity Commission finds significant fraud at RAF Honington charities due to inadequate oversight and poor compliance with basic financial controls
Source: Gov Press Releases
Parliament needs a bigger role in scrutinising international agreements
European Union Committee publishes its report on Scrutiny of intenrational agreements: lessons learned
Link: Parliament needs a bigger role in scrutinising international agreements
Source: Parliamentary News