New data from the Department for International Trade reveals that the average consumer in Singapore spent £40 on food and drink products from Scotland in 2018.
Link: Scottish food and drink exports on the rise
Source: Gov Press Releases
Nuclear Submarine Recycling (Reporting)
A Bill to require the Government to prepare a strategy for recycling out-of-service Royal Navy nuclear submarines and to report annually on progress, to consult on extending decommissioning powers in Part 1 of the Energy Act 2004 to include the recycling of Royal Navy nuclear submarines, and to publish estimates of the taxpayer liability associated with such submarines; and for connected purposes.
Link: Nuclear Submarine Recycling (Reporting)
Source: Public Bills
Suspended prison term for north London fly-tipper…
…while his nephew risks jail if he offers to take YOUR waste away
Link: Suspended prison term for north London fly-tipper…
Source: Environment Agency
Blog: ICO Adtech update report published following industry engagement
In recent months we’ve been reviewing how personal data is used in real time bidding (RTB) in programmatic advertising, engaging with key stakeholders directly and via our fact-finding forum event to understand the views and concerns of those involved.
Link: Blog: ICO Adtech update report published following industry engagement
Source: ICO .org.uk
Tax gap remains low
The tax gap for 2017 to 2018 is 5.6%, HMRC confirmed today (20 June 2019).
Link: Tax gap remains low
Source: Gov Press Releases
AAIB report: Fatal accident to Grob G109B
Fatal accident to Grob 109B (G-KHEH) during a training flight, Monmouthshire.
Link: AAIB report: Fatal accident to Grob G109B
Source: Gov Press Releases
AAIB report: Fatal accident to Cessna 150M
Fatal accident to Cessna 150M (N66778) during a private flight, Beef Island, British Virgin Islands.
Link: AAIB report: Fatal accident to Cessna 150M
Source: Gov Press Releases
£15m extra government funding improves more than 200 courts
From improving security systems to fixing boilers and repairing lifts, more than 200 courts have benefitted from £15m of additional government funding for maintenance.
Link: £15m extra government funding improves more than 200 courts
Source: Gov Press Releases
Banned boss sentenced after illegally running Halifax company
Disqualified boss sentenced after using his son and long-term associate as directors to help him run Halifax company illegally behind the scenes.
Link: Banned boss sentenced after illegally running Halifax company
Source: Gov Press Releases
Technical advisory group on alternative arrangements to the backstop established
Members appointed to Technical Alternative Arrangements Advisory Group.
Link: Technical advisory group on alternative arrangements to the backstop established
Source: Gov Press Releases