Councils in England are to share an extra £1.3 billion under funding plans published by the Communities Secretary.
Link: Press release: James Brokenshire sets out funding measures for councils
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Social Security (Reciprocal Agreement) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2018
The Isle of Man Pensions Act creates a new benefit called Manx state pension to which people in the Isle of Man reaching pensionable age on or after 6th April 2019 may be entitled.
Link: The Social Security (Reciprocal Agreement) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Immigration (Biometric Information) (Jersey) Order 2018
This Order extends to Jersey, with modifications, sections 126 to 128 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (“the 2002 Act”) and amendments of those sections, and of section 144 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (“the 1999 Act”), made by the Immigration Act 2014. The Order also extends to Jersey section 145 of the 1999 Act.
Link: The Immigration (Biometric Information) (Jersey) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Human Rights in International Agreements inquiry launched
Joint Committee on Human Rights launches inquiry scrutinising how human rights laws will work internationally after Brexit
Link: Human Rights in International Agreements inquiry launched
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Police to get largest funding increase since 2010
There will be up to £970m additional funding, including up to £509m from further council tax flexibility, to enable police forces to recruit more officers.
Link: Press release: Police to get largest funding increase since 2010
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Prison term increased for Gateshead rapist
Raymond Paternoster will spend longer in prison following the Solicitor General’s referral to the Court of Appeal.
Link: Press release: Prison term increased for Gateshead rapist
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Dstl staff shortlisted for The Sun Military Awards
Staff at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have been shortlisted for the coveted Sun Military Awards – better known as The Millies.
Link: Press release: Dstl staff shortlisted for The Sun Military Awards
Source: Gov Press Releases
The European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Economic Partnership Agreements and Trade Agreement) (Eastern and Southern Africa States, Southern African Development Community States, Ghana and Ecuador) Order 2018
Lords debates Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill
Maintenance of rental property under spotlight
Link: Lords debates Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill
Source: Parliamentary News
London company fined after 14.8m spam texts sent
London-based firm Tax Returned Limited has been fined £200,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for sending out millions of unsolicited marketing text messages.
Link: London company fined after 14.8m spam texts sent
Source: ICO .org.uk