The extension of the Poole Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) will see a further 1,800 hectares (ha) of land and sea brought within the site to help protect the entire harbour – an increase of 40 per cent.
Link: Press release: Strengthened protection for Poole Harbour’s unique range of wildlife
Source: Gov Press Releases
Jo Swinson raises issue of proxy voting
Link: Commons will decide on proxy voting next week – Commons Leader
Source: Parliamentary News
These Regulations amend the Value Added Tax (Tour Operators) Order 1987 (“the Order”) and Schedule 8 to the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (“the Act”) for the purpose of making changes to the VAT Tour Operators Margin Scheme that are appropriate in consequence of, or otherwise in connection with, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU. The provisions will come into force on a day or days to be appointed by the Treasury in further regulations.
Link: The Value Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in sections 51, 52 and 56 of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (c. 22) (“TCTA”) in consequence of, or otherwise in connection with, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
These Regulations are made in exercise of the power in sections 51(1)(a), 52(2) and 56(1) of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade Act 2018 (c. 22) (“TCTA 2018”) in consequence of, or otherwise in connection with, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and in consequence of TCTA 2018. They are to come into force on such day as the Treasury by regulations may appoint.
Link: The Value Added Tax (Accounting Procedures for Import VAT for VAT Registered Persons and Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Today the UK Government has announced £2.5million in additional funding to the UN peace process in Yemen.
Link: Press release: Foreign Secretary announces new UK funding to support UN peace process in Yemen
Source: Gov Press Releases
Damien Davies, who had a history of home burglaries, has had his sentence increased under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
Link: Press release: Bridgend burglar has sentence increased
Source: Gov Press Releases
Recent analysis reveals that exports of bicycles made in the UK are at a record high.
Link: Press release: British Bike exports soar as the UK’s best head for Manchester
Source: Gov Press Releases
New employment figures confirmed 2018 had the UK’s strongest jobs market on record with latest figures showing more people in work than ever before.
Link: Press release: Employment Minister welcomes new record employment rate
Source: Gov Press Releases
The International Trade Secretary has signed an arrangement which will help boost trade between the UK and New Zealand.
Link: Press release: UK and New Zealand to continue Mutual Recognition Agreement as PM Jacinda Ardern visits UK
Source: Gov Press Releases
