The Secretary of State has appointed John Procter as Chair of the Royal Armouries for four years from 2 November 2019 to 1 November 2023.
Link: John Procter appointed as Chair of the Royal Armouries
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Order 2019
In relation to England, the small business non-domestic rating multiplier is calculated in accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 to the Local Government Finance Act 1988 for each financial year when new rating lists are not being compiled.
Link: The Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
eAlert: 4 November 2019 – Woodland Carbon Guarantee launches and reassurance given for planting trees now
This eAlert contains reassurances to landowners to plant trees now rather than waiting for a new scheme, and information on the Woodland Carbon Guarantee.
Link: eAlert: 4 November 2019 – Woodland Carbon Guarantee launches and reassurance given for planting trees now
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Network and Information Systems (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) (“the Act”) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of section 8(2)) which apply to this instrument arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the EU.
Link: The Network and Information Systems (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Terrorism threat level lowered to Substantial
The UK threat level from terrorism has today been reduced to Substantial – meaning an attack is likely.
Link: Terrorism threat level lowered to Substantial
Source: Gov Press Releases
Time for Justice: Putting Survivors First conference postponed
Lord Ahmad’s statement on the postponement and the government’s commitment to ensure survivors are central to the response to conflict-related sexual violence.
Link: Time for Justice: Putting Survivors First conference postponed
Source: Gov Press Releases
SEND tribunal trial: letter to children’s services directors
Michelle Donelan writes to children’s services directors about extending the current special educational needs and disability (SEND) tribunal trial.
Link: SEND tribunal trial: letter to children’s services directors
Source: Gov Press Releases
VMD email address: the old gsi address will not work from 1 April 2020
Start using the new @vmd.gov.uk email address now.
Link: VMD email address: the old gsi address will not work from 1 April 2020
Source: Gov Press Releases
HMA Kate Smith’s outreach engagement continues
HMA Kate Smith CMG met with UK nationals, local authorities and businesses in Thessali and the Peloponnese.
Link: HMA Kate Smith’s outreach engagement continues
Source: Gov Press Releases
Advertising Standards Authority give evidence to Committee
Select Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies meet on Tuesday 5 November at 10.35am
Link: Advertising Standards Authority give evidence to Committee
Source: Parliamentary News