These Regulations are the third commencement regulations made under the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12).
Link: The Data Protection Act 2018 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
£18m extension to Opportunity Area programme
£18 million announced to extend the Opportunity Area programme to support social mobility in some of the most disadvantaged areas.
Link: £18m extension to Opportunity Area programme
Source: Gov Press Releases
Base closures and uncertainty pose threat to Welsh economy and society
Welsh Affairs Committee publish report assessing the contribution of the Armed Forces and defence industry
Link: Base closures and uncertainty pose threat to Welsh economy and society
Source: Parliamentary News
Government consults on new police powers to criminalise unauthorised encampments
Proposals include powers to to arrest and seize the property and vehicles of trespassers
Link: Government consults on new police powers to criminalise unauthorised encampments
Source: Gov Press Releases
Housing Minister unveils £30m boost for ‘Construction Corridor’
Government developing a construction industry which will deliver zero carbon homes, an industry worth £40 billion a year and create 80,000 new jobs.
Link: Housing Minister unveils £30m boost for ‘Construction Corridor’
Source: Gov Press Releases
New parking code could give motorists 10-minute grace period in private car parks
New Code of Practice to bring greater regulation, making it easier for drivers to challenge unfair parking tickets and supporting our local shops.
Link: New parking code could give motorists 10-minute grace period in private car parks
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK and Australia team up to use space technology to protect Pacific from climate change and natural disasters
Pacific island countries vulnerable to climate change will benefit from space technology to help them plan for and prevent natural disasters, thanks to a new UK and Australian partnership.
Link: UK and Australia team up to use space technology to protect Pacific from climate change and natural disasters
Source: Gov Press Releases
Right to privacy “may exist on paper” – but not in online “Wild West”, says JCHR
JCHR publish their report on
Link: Right to privacy “may exist on paper” – but not in online “Wild West”, says JCHR
Source: Parliamentary News
Malawi hosts Media Freedom and Democracy Conference
British High Commission and MISA Malawi bring together media representatives from Malawi and neighbouring states to discuss freedom of expression and democracy
Link: Malawi hosts Media Freedom and Democracy Conference
Source: Gov Press Releases
Disability Confident scheme leads to inclusive workforce
On the third anniversary of the scheme, changes have been announced to help businesses achieve their goal of workplace inclusivity.
Link: Disability Confident scheme leads to inclusive workforce
Source: Gov Press Releases