Exactly 60 years ago today (5 December 1958), 2,300 drivers drove along a new road for the first time…and straight into the history books.
Link: Press release: England’s first motorway turns 60 with major technology upgrade
Source: Gov Press Releases
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (b), (d) and (g) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Electricity and Gas (Powers to Make Subordinate Legislation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The second Life Sciences Sector Deal will support healthcare innovation and back businesses to create high-paid, high-quality jobs as part of the government’s modern Industrial Strategy.
Link: Press release: £1.3 billion industry/government investment in UK economy and new partnership driving early disease detection
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK to lead the world in development of sustainable packaging thanks to new government funding.
Link: Press release: Food scraps could be turned into environmentally friendly plastic packaging
Source: Gov Press Releases
Committee say Government should introduce a tougher regime to tackle larger companies who treat small businesses ‘disgracefully’
Link: Poor payment practices damaging small businesses ability to grow
Source: Parliamentary News
Update from the meeting held on 28 November 2018.
Link: Press release: EU Exit Local Government Delivery Board: November update
Source: Gov Press Releases
HM Treasury and HMRC grants for training and IT improvements ahead of UK leaving the EU
Link: Press release: £8 million funding scheme for customs intermediaries and traders open
Source: Gov Press Releases
These Regulations provide for the enforcement of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ No L 343, 14.12.2012, p.1) and three supplementary Commission Regulations, as read with a provision of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and welfare rules (OJ No L 165, 30.4.2004, p.1).
Link: The Quality Schemes (Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Projects to grow drought resistant beans and create energy from coffee waste are among the winners of the 2018 Newton Prize.
Link: Press release: Magic beans and buzzing coffee win international science award
Source: Gov Press Releases
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 5 December at 9.40am
Link: Evidence session on Horizon 2020 after Brexit
Source: Parliamentary News
