This Order modifies a series of prior Orders (the “prior commencement Orders”, defined below) bringing into force provisions of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5) (“the Act”) relating to universal credit (“UC”) and the abolition of income-related employment and support allowance and income-based jobseeker’s allowance.Those prior commencement Orders are:
Link: The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 17, 19, 22, 23 and 24 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions (Modification)) Order 2017
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Act 2017 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2017 / Gorchymyn Deddf Treth Gwarediadau Tirlenwi (Cymru) 2017 (Cychwyn Rhif 1) 2017
This Order is the first commencement order made by the Welsh Ministers under the Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Act 2017 (“the Act”).
Y Gorchymyn hwn yw’r gorchymyn cychwyn cyntaf a wneir gan Weinidogion Cymru o dan Ddeddf Treth Gwarediadau Tirlenwi (Cymru) 2017 (“y Ddeddf”).
The Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Act 2017 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2017 / Gorchymyn Deddf Treth Gwarediadau Tirlenwi (Cymru) 2017 (Cychwyn Rhif 1) 2017
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Tax Collection and Management (Wales) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2017 / Gorchymyn Deddf Casglu a Rheoli Trethi (Cymru) 2016 (Cychwyn Rhif 1) 2017
This Order is the first commencement order made by the Welsh Ministers under the Tax Collection and Management (Wales) Act 2016 (“the Act”).
Y Gorchymyn hwn yw’r gorchymyn cychwyn cyntaf a wneir gan Weinidogion Cymru o dan Ddeddf Casglu a Rheoli Trethi (Cymru) 2016 (“y Ddeddf”).
The Tax Collection and Management (Wales) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2017 / Gorchymyn Deddf Casglu a Rheoli Trethi (Cymru) 2016 (Cychwyn Rhif 1) 2017
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Act 2017 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2017 / Gorchymyn Deddf Treth Trafodiadau Tir a Gwrthweithio Osgoi Trethi Datganoledig (Cymru) 2017 (Cychwyn Rhif 1) 2017
This Order is the first commencement order made by the Welsh Ministers under the Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Act 2017 (“the Act”).
Y Gorchymyn hwn yw’r gorchymyn cychwyn cyntaf a wneir gan Weinidogion Cymru o dan Ddeddf Treth Trafodiadau Tir a Gwrthweithio Osgoi Trethi Datganoledig (Cymru) 2017 (“y Ddeddf”).
The Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Act 2017 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2017 / Gorchymyn Deddf Treth Trafodiadau Tir a Gwrthweithio Osgoi Trethi Datganoledig (Cymru) 2017 (Cychwyn Rhif 1) 2017
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
HSE launches second phase of construction inspection campaign
Construction projects across Britain are being urged to act now to ensure the health and safety of their workers is protected as the second phase of a targeted inspection initiative gets underway today.
Link: HSE launches second phase of construction inspection campaign
Source: Health and Safety
Company fined after worker seriously injured
A North-West specialist sheet metal fabrication company has been fined after an employee was left seriously injured when metal sheets fell onto his leg.
Link: Company fined after worker seriously injured
Source: Health and Safety
Press release: Salmon fishing season in Trent catchment area to come to a close
With the salmon fishing season due to close in the Trent catchment area from Sunday 8 October 2017 to Wednesday 31 January 2018 inclusive, the Environment Agency is reminding anglers that failure to comply with statutory rod fishing byelaws could result in prosecution in court and a fine of up to £50,000.
Rod fishing byelaws are statutory rules put in place by the Environment Agency to protect fish stocks and apply to all waters in England, whether they are owned by angling clubs, local councils or private individuals. The close season aims to protect fish stocks from the impacts of angling during the fish breeding season.
Matt Buck, Fisheries Specialist at the Environment Agency, said:
We would like to remind anglers that the salmon fishing season is due to come to a close and they should refrain from fishing for salmon until the start of February next year. This allows the impacts of angling to be minimised in order to protect fish stocks at a time when the fish are breeding.
If anglers catch any salmon by mistake when fishing for other fish throughout the salmon close season, they should allow the salmon to recover by handling them with great care so as not to damage the fish before allowing them to swim off upstream.
Survival rates for salmon are greatly increased if the appropriate angling techniques and equipment are used, and best practices for catching, handling and releasing angled fish are adopted. Between 1 February and 15 June, any salmon caught from any waters should not be removed and must be returned to the water with the least possible injury. Other restrictions also apply during this period and anglers must only use artificial fly or artificial lure to ensure the fish can be returned alive.
Anyone fishing with rod and line in England and Wales must hold a rod fishing licence and comply with the byelaws that cover the waters where they are fishing.
A special salmon and sea trout rod fishing licence is required for anyone wishing to fish for salmon and is available from www.gov.uk/get-a-fishing-licence or by calling the Environment Agency on 0344 800 5386 between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. The licence covers one rod for salmon in freshwater. Any salmon taken by rod and line may not be offered for sale.
Catch and release is vital to help protect and restore salmon stocks in our rivers – read our guide for anglers.
Link: Press release: Salmon fishing season in Trent catchment area to come to a close
Source: Environment Agency
The Fishing Vessels (Codes of Practice) Regulations 2017
These Regulations revise the certification regime applicable to United Kingdom fishing vessels, and non-United Kingdom fishing vessels operating in United Kingdom waters. In order to obtain a Certificate of Compliance, a vessel must comply with an applicable Code of Practice, determinable by the size of the fishing vessel and the waters within which it operates. The Codes of Practice deal with the safe operation, construction and equipping of fishing vessels. They implement Council Directive 93/103/EC of 23rd November 1993 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for work on board fishing vessels and Council Directive 97/70/EC of 11th December 1997 setting up a harmonised safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over, as amended by Commission Directive 2002/35/EC.
Link: The Fishing Vessels (Codes of Practice) Regulations 2017
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Waste processing company and director fined after worker’s death
A North West based waste processing company, and its managing director, have been fined after a worker was crushed to death.
Link: Waste processing company and director fined after worker’s death
Source: Health and Safety