Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt continues the expansion of the UK’s diplomatic network with the announcement of a new Embassy in Maldives
Link: Press release: Foreign Secretary announces new UK Embassy in Maldives
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: EU Exit Local Government Delivery Board: November update
Update from the meeting held on 28 November 2018.
Link: Press release: EU Exit Local Government Delivery Board: November update
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Security deposit cap reduced to save renters hundreds of pounds
Private renters are set to benefit from new measures reducing the amount tenants have to pay up front to secure a home.
Link: Press release: Security deposit cap reduced to save renters hundreds of pounds
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Securitisation Regulations 2018
These Regulations are made in relation to Regulation (EU) No 2017/2402 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 laying down a general framework for securitisation and creating a specific framework for simple, transparent and standardised securitisation, and amending Directives 2009/65/EC, 2009/138/EC and 2011/61/EU and Regulations (EC) No 1060/2009 and (EU) No 648/2012 (OJ No L 347, 28.12.2017, p.1.) (the “EU Securitisation Regulation 2017”). The EU Securitisation Regulation 2017 harmonises and reforms existing rules on due diligence, risk retention, disclosure and credit-granting which will apply in a uniform way to all securitisations, securitising entities and all types of EU regulated institutional investors and creates a new framework for simple, transparent and standardised (“STS”) long-term securitisations and asset-backed commercial paper programmes.
Link: The Securitisation Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Whole of Government Accounts (Designation of Bodies) Order 2018
This Order designates the bodies listed in the Schedule in relation to the financial year ending on 31st March 2018 for the purposes of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000. The effect of designation is that these bodies are required to prepare and present to the Treasury such financial information in relation to that financial year as the Treasury require to enable them to prepare Whole of Government Accounts.
Link: The Whole of Government Accounts (Designation of Bodies) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: UK Holocaust Memorial to reaffirm Britain’s commitment to stand up against antisemitism, prejudice and hatred
The Mission Statement for the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation.
Link: Press release: UK Holocaust Memorial to reaffirm Britain’s commitment to stand up against antisemitism, prejudice and hatred
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: FCO Minister for the Americas Sir Alan Duncan announces £5 million of UK support for Colombia’s peace process.
FCO Minister of State for the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, has announced an increase in financial support for Colombia’s peace process.
Link: Press release: FCO Minister for the Americas Sir Alan Duncan announces £5 million of UK support for Colombia’s peace process.
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Call for committee members to help shape future flood plans
The Environment Agency is recruiting members for flood committees in the Severn and Wye and the Trent catchments.
Link: Press release: Call for committee members to help shape future flood plans
Source: Environment Agency
Press release: £8 million funding scheme for customs intermediaries and traders open
HM Treasury and HMRC grants for training and IT improvements ahead of UK leaving the EU
Link: Press release: £8 million funding scheme for customs intermediaries and traders open
Source: Gov Press Releases
Former Australian Minister and former FCO adviser give evidence to Committee
The Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 5 December at 9.30am
Link: Former Australian Minister and former FCO adviser give evidence to Committee
Source: Parliamentary News