Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry has committed funding to help support Pacific Islands in their work against climate change.
Link: Press release: UK deepens climate change partnership with Pacific Islands
Source: Gov Press Releases
Evidence session on Active travel
Academics and consultants questioned on Department for Transport’s cycling and walking policy
Link: Evidence session on Active travel
Source: Parliamentary News
Committee takes evidence from online retailers in High Streets inquiry
The Committee takes evidence on how current and future trends of online retail will compliment and support the high street.
Link: Committee takes evidence from online retailers in High Streets inquiry
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: No escape for company bosses responsible for nuisance calls
From today, company directors whose firms plague people with unsolicited nuisance calls will be personally liable if their company breaks the law.
Link: Press release: No escape for company bosses responsible for nuisance calls
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Scotland Act 2016 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2018
These Regulations bring into force section 27 of the Scotland Act 2016 which relates to welfare foods. Section 27 of this Act is brought into force on 8th February 2019.
Link: The Scotland Act 2016 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Civil Aviation (Insurance) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 8 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) (“the 2018 Act”) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Civil Aviation (Insurance) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Toll free Severn provides festive boost for communities and business
UK Government brings an end to over half a century of charging
Link: Press release: Toll free Severn provides festive boost for communities and business
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Largest upgrade in a generation to workplace rights – getting work right for British workers and businesses
New legislation to upgrade workers’ rights introduced today – including a day one statement of rights for all workers setting out leave entitlements and pay.
Link: Press release: Largest upgrade in a generation to workplace rights – getting work right for British workers and businesses
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government failing asylum seekers housed in “degrading” accommodation
Home Affairs Committee publishes report on asylum accommodation
Link: Government failing asylum seekers housed in “degrading” accommodation
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Plans to strengthen protections for Britain’s most valuable treasures at risk of export
The plans would strengthen the export deferral rules and give UK museums and buyers a greater opportunity to keep important artworks and artefacts in the country
Link: Press release: Plans to strengthen protections for Britain’s most valuable treasures at risk of export
Source: Gov Press Releases