BEIS Committee hears from hear from representatives from the aerospace sector
Link: Brexit and aerospace: business reaction to EU withdrawal agreement
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: FCO reaches major milestone in plastic elimination campaign
The Foreign Office Minister of State Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has announced a 97% drop in single-use plastics being used by Foreign Office staff in the UK.
Link: Press release: FCO reaches major milestone in plastic elimination campaign
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Value Added Tax (Disclosure of Information Relating to VAT Registration) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 51(1)(a) and 52(2) of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (c. 22) in consequence of, or otherwise in connection with, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. They are to come into force on such day or days as the Treasury by regulations appoint.
Link: The Value Added Tax (Disclosure of Information Relating to VAT Registration) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission examined
Women and Equalities Committee continues inquiry into Equality Act
Link: The role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission examined
Source: Parliamentary News
Impact of Brexit withdrawal agreement on health and social care examined
Health and Social Care Committee questions the Secretary of State, NHS England, academics and experts
Link: Impact of Brexit withdrawal agreement on health and social care examined
Source: Parliamentary News
ICO fines Uber £385,000 over data protection failings
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined ride sharing company Uber £385,000 for failing to protect customers’ personal information during a cyber attack.
Link: ICO fines Uber £385,000 over data protection failings
Source: ICO .org.uk
Press release: Up to 5 million workers benefited from the National Living Wage in 2018
The Low Pay Commission’s 2018 Report, published today, finds that increases to the National Living Wage (NLW) raised the pay of up to 5 million workers this year.
Link: Press release: Up to 5 million workers benefited from the National Living Wage in 2018
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Environmental Protection (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018
Link: The Environmental Protection (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018
These Regulations amend the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/3113) (the “WEEE Regulations”). The WEEE Regulations implement Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (OJ No L 197, 24.07.2012, p.38).
Link: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Occupational Pensions (Revaluation) Order 2018
Section 84 of the Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48) (“the 1993 Act”) requires pensions and other benefits under occupational pension schemes to be revalued by the final salary method (which is dealt with in Schedule 3 to the 1993 Act). For the purposes of that revaluation, and as required by paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 to the 1993 Act, this Order specifies the necessary revaluation percentages for the purpose of the revaluation on, or after, 1st January 2019 of benefits under occupational pension schemes. It is not necessary to specify a lower revaluation percentage for revaluation periods which start before 1st January 2009.
Link: The Occupational Pensions (Revaluation) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk