British diplomats will co-locate with their New Zealand counterparts when the new UK High Commissions in Tonga and Vanuatu open later this year.
Link: Press release: UK and New Zealand agree new partnership in the Pacific
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: UK aid protects thousands from extreme weather as ‘mega storms’ tracked across Africa
British research has found that mega storms are three times more common than they were 35 years ago due to climate change.
Link: Press release: UK aid protects thousands from extreme weather as ‘mega storms’ tracked across Africa
Source: Gov Press Releases
Minister for Suicide Prevention questioned on report recommendations
Health and Social Care Committee will hear from Jackie Doyle-Price MP on progress in implementing Committee’s 2017 recommendations
Link: Minister for Suicide Prevention questioned on report recommendations
Source: Parliamentary News
Japanese Knotweed and the built environment examined by Committee
Science and Technology Committee hears from professionals mortgage lenders, surveyors and others
Link: Japanese Knotweed and the built environment examined by Committee
Source: Parliamentary News
English Channel migrant crossings examined by MPs
Committee hears from charities on the recent increase in migration across the English Channel
Link: English Channel migrant crossings examined by MPs
Source: Parliamentary News
Business Minister questioned on executive pay
Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst MP questioned on measures being taken to tackle excessive boardroom pay awards
Link: Business Minister questioned on executive pay
Source: Parliamentary News
The Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (Appointed Day No. 2) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations are the second appointed day regulations made under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (c. 22) (“the Act”).
Link: The Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (Appointed Day No. 2) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (Amendment) Order 2019
This Order amends section 5 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12) to add Transport for Greater Manchester to the list of persons and organisations which can make an application for an injunction under section 1 of that Act. The list already includes Transport for London.
Link: The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (Amendment) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Central Bedfordshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2019
This Order gives effect to recommendations made by Central Bedfordshire Council to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for related alterations of district ward boundaries.
Link: The Central Bedfordshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The South Oxfordshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2019
This Order gives effect to recommendations made by South Oxfordshire District Council to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for related alterations of district ward and county electoral division boundaries.
Link: The South Oxfordshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk