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
Consultation launched on the import and export of hunting trophies
A consultation and a call for evidence have been launched to gather views and expert evidence on trophy hunting.
Link: Consultation launched on the import and export of hunting trophies
Source: Gov Press Releases
Net Zero Review launched to support UK’s world leading climate commitment
The Chancellor today (2 November 2019) launches a review that will determine how the UK ends its contribution to global warming.
Link: Net Zero Review launched to support UK’s world leading climate commitment
Source: Gov Press Releases
Heavy industry to cut 2 million tonnes of carbon emissions with new tech
The government is looking for most effective ways to cut industrial greenhouse gas emissions, as part of £315 million investment drive to decarbonise heavy industry.
Link: Heavy industry to cut 2 million tonnes of carbon emissions with new tech
Source: Gov Press Releases