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Press release: Independent review of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) launches call for evidence

The independent review of the Financial Reporting Council has today (6 June 2018) launched a call for evidence.

The review, led by Sir John Kingman, is keen to hear from stakeholders on a range of themes including its:

  • role and purpose
  • effectiveness and its powers
  • potential role in preventing corporate failure
  • legal status and relationship with the Government
  • governance and leadership.

Sir John Kingman said:

The FRC’s work is critical to financial markets, the economy and public confidence. Trust, quality and credibility are the questions at the heart of today’s consultation.

The review wants to hear the widest possible range of views on how the regulatory system can best deliver for the future.

The call for evidence builds on the framework set out by the review’s terms of reference, and the consultation period closes on 6 August 2018.

Respond to the Call for Evidence

The review by Sir John is supported by an advisory group, announced on 18 May 2018, which is responsible for scrutinising and challenging the review’s findings and recommendations, as well as advising on the direction of the review and its sources of evidence.

Link: Press release: Independent review of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) launches call for evidence
Source: Gov Press Releases

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BS EN ISO 13255:2017 Thermoplastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge inside buildings. Test method for airtightness of joints

Plastics
Waste-water drainage
Plastic pipelines
Pipe couplings
Pipe fittings
Water supply and waste systems (building
Pipework systems
Leak tests
Sealed
Foul-sewage drainage
Pressure testing
Pipes
Thermoplastic polymers

Link: BS EN ISO 13255:2017 Thermoplastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge inside buildings. Test method for airtightness of joints
Source: BSI Standards

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Press release: Statement on lifting of Ethiopia’s State of Emergency

Harriett Baldwin said:

I welcome the decision of the Ethiopian Cabinet and Parliament to lift the country’s State of Emergency early. Combined with other steps taken towards reconciliation, including the release from prison of British National Andargachew Tsege, this sends a positive signal about Prime Minister Abiy’s intention to broaden political space in Ethiopia. I hope this will be followed by inclusive efforts to reform other legislation that has limited legitimate debate, including the anti-terrorism, mass media and civil society laws. Ethiopia remains a key partner for the UK and I look forward to continuing our dialogue on such reforms, as well as on crucial matters of economic development, regional and international security.

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Link: Press release: Statement on lifting of Ethiopia’s State of Emergency
Source: Gov Press Releases