The UK presented a draft resolution on behalf of a group of states and urged members to vote in favour.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: introductory statement on Syria
Source: Gov Press Releases
Director General faces questions on TV licences for over-75s
Audience figures, commercial performance and equal pay also explored
Link: Director General faces questions on TV licences for over-75s
Source: Parliamentary News
17,000 more fish released into Lincolnshire’s River Witham
Environment Agency teams have restocked a total of 91,000 so far to help the river recover after a devastating pollution last year
Link: 17,000 more fish released into Lincolnshire’s River Witham
Source: Environment Agency
Minister for Defence Procurement and senior armed forces leaders give evidence
Welsh Affairs Committee will take evidence from Stuart Andrew MP, Minister for Defence Procurement, and three senior armed forces leaders
Link: Minister for Defence Procurement and senior armed forces leaders give evidence
Source: Parliamentary News
Committee to publish Lessons from the First World War Centenary report
Report to be published on 16 July 2019
Link: Committee to publish Lessons from the First World War Centenary report
Source: Parliamentary News
New inquiry launched looking into if increased devolution could boost England’s cities and regions
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee launch new inquiry looking into the progress of devolution in England
Link: New inquiry launched looking into if increased devolution could boost England’s cities and regions
Source: Parliamentary News
The Home Loss Payments (Prescribed Amounts) (England) Regulations 2019
These Regulations prescribe the maximum and minimum amount of home loss payments payable in England under section 30(1) of the Land Compensation Act 1973 (c.26) (“the Act”) and the amount payable under section 30(2) of the Act. A person is entitled to a home loss payment when they are displaced from a dwelling on any land by compulsory purchase or in the other circumstances specified in section 29 of the Act.
Link: The Home Loss Payments (Prescribed Amounts) (England) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Highways England’s winning formula to tackle F1 traffic
With a crowd of more than 340,000 spectators and more than 125,000 vehicles heading to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix this weekend, Highways England has come up with a winning formula to ease drivers’ journeys.
Link: Highways England’s winning formula to tackle F1 traffic
Source: Gov Press Releases
Tighter restrictions on oak tree imports to come into force
Tighter measures on the import of oak trees to come into force in England to protect the country against oak processionary moth
Link: Tighter restrictions on oak tree imports to come into force
Source: Gov Press Releases
‘Teachers can be proud of contribution to pupils’ lives’, Hinds
At the Pearson Teaching Awards, Damian Hinds thanks teachers for their selfless work inspiring young people
Link: ‘Teachers can be proud of contribution to pupils’ lives’, Hinds
Source: Gov Press Releases