A serious pollution incident led to a 3km oil slick near the Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Doncaster.
Link: Press release: 3km oil slick threatened local beauty spot.
Source: Environment Agency
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2019
These Regulations implement Directive (EU) 2017/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ No L305, 21.11.2017, p8) (“the amending Directive”), which amends Directive 2011/65/EU (recast) (OJ No L174, 01.07.2011, p88) (“the 2011 Directive”). The 2011 Directive seeks to reduce the risks posed by hazardous substances to health and the environment by imposing harmonised restrictions. The 2011 Directive was implemented in the United Kingdom by the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3032), as amended (“the 2012 Regulations”). These Regulations amend the 2012 Regulations.
Link: The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Committee question ministers on funding for local authorities’ children’s services
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee hears from ministers and independent care providers about provision of children’s services
Link: Committee question ministers on funding for local authorities’ children’s services
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: New rules to better protect renters’ money
All private rented property agents will have to sign up to a scheme protecting both renters’ and landlords’ money under new laws.
Link: Press release: New rules to better protect renters’ money
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: UK aid to give clean energy boost to Africa
The Minister for Africa, Harriett Baldwin, has announced new funding to give more people and companies across Africa access to affordable, clean energy.
Link: Press release: UK aid to give clean energy boost to Africa
Source: Gov Press Releases
Speech: Back to the Future
Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency speech to Futurebuild 2019
Link: Speech: Back to the Future
Source: Environment Agency
Potential strike action: Impact on access to Parliament
Update on how possible strike action may affect those visiting Parliament
Link: Potential strike action: Impact on access to Parliament
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Contempt of court proceedings to be brought against Stephen Yaxley-Lennon
The Attorney General has instituted contempt of court proceedings against Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (AKA Tommy Robinson).
Link: Press release: Contempt of court proceedings to be brought against Stephen Yaxley-Lennon
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2019
This Order designates specified central government bodies in relation to named government departments for the purpose of those departments’ supply estimates and resource accounts.
Link: The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Companies House, land registries and law societies give evidence
Committee on the Registration of Overseas Entities Bill takes evidence on 11 March 2019 at 4.30pm
Link: Companies House, land registries and law societies give evidence
Source: Parliamentary News