Paying for government services online is to be made easier by allowing people to make payments through Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Link: Press release: Government starts to accept Apple Pay and Google Pay for online services
Source: Gov Press Releases
Self-driving trucks which could help speed up roadworks are being tested for the first time in England on the UK’s biggest road upgrade.
Link: Press release: Highways England unveils self-driving trucks set to speed up roadworks
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is updating its social media channels to remind people of the importance of reading travel advice before going abroad.
Link: Press release: Brits urged to read travel advice ahead of Bank Holiday trips
Source: Gov Press Releases
Post-Brexit trade deal in Lords spotlight
Link: Lords debates UK-Switzerland trade agreement
Source: Parliamentary News
Sanctions regimes and human rights on agenda
Link: Lords EU exit regulations: 1 May
Source: Parliamentary News
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of, and paragraph 21 of Schedule 7 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) to amend legislation in consequence of the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.
Link: The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence from fishing organisations and the British Ports Association on the impact of the EU landing obligation
Link: Has the EU’s fish discard ban worked? Lords’ Committee questions the fishing industry
Source: Parliamentary News
Following the US withdrawal from the Arms Trade Treaty, the UK has released a statement.
Link: Press release: Arms Trade Treaty – UK government response to US withdrawal
Source: Gov Press Releases
New UK aid package through the World Bank will enable the Government of Colombia to access low interest loans.
Link: Press release: UK aid to help support Colombia as it hosts Venezuelan migrants and refugees
Source: Gov Press Releases
Latest OECD data shows rising investment in UK amid an uncertain economic global outlook.
Link: Press release: UK outstrips other EU nations as top investment destination in Europe
Source: Gov Press Releases
