Thousands of women and girls across the country are set to benefit from a new £15 million round of the Tampon Tax Fund
Link: Press release: Charities encouraged to bid for £15 million Tampon Tax Fund
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK support for oil and gas exploitation in the Arctic incompatible
Environmental Audit Committee publish report on the Changing Artic
Link: UK support for oil and gas exploitation in the Arctic incompatible
Source: Parliamentary News
Lords debates increase in violent crime
Peers discuss youth services to combat gang culture
Link: Lords debates increase in violent crime
Source: Parliamentary News
Lords debates funding for schools
Members consider impact of government approach
Link: Lords debates funding for schools
Source: Parliamentary News
Have your say on the Courts and Tribunals Bill
Call for written evidence
Link: Have your say on the Courts and Tribunals Bill
Source: Parliamentary News
The Banks and Building Societies (Priorities on Insolvency) Order 2018
This Order implements the obligations in Directive (EU) 2017/2399 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/59/EU as regards the ranking of unsecured debt instruments in insolvency hierarchy (the Directive). The Directive provides for a new class of non-preferred senior debt to be issued by credit institutions, investment firms and others. In insolvency proceedings, debts in this class are to rank below ordinary unsecured debts but above own funds investments and subordinated liabilities that do not qualify as own funds instruments.
Link: The Banks and Building Societies (Priorities on Insolvency) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
These Regulations update the definitions of EEA State and EEA Agreement in maritime secondary legislation so that the definitions accord with those currently to be found in the Interpretation Act 1978.
Link: The Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Opposition criticises Chancellor for Brexit economic analysis no-show
Urgent question from John McDonnell following publication of economic analysis
Link: Opposition criticises Chancellor for Brexit economic analysis no-show
Source: Parliamentary News
The Public Lending Right Scheme 1982 (Commencement of Variation) (No. 3) Order 2018
This Order brings into force on 20th December 2018 a variation of the Public Lending Right Scheme 1982 (“the Scheme”) made by the Secretary of State.
Link: The Public Lending Right Scheme 1982 (Commencement of Variation) (No. 3) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: 55 years on, Dartford crossing looks to the future
With plans for a new Lower Thames Crossing between Kent, Thurrock and Essex in public consultation, the original Dartford Tunnel marks its 55th anniversary.
Link: Press release: 55 years on, Dartford crossing looks to the future
Source: Gov Press Releases