The UK outlined their reasons for voting in favour of the resolution on Eritrea.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: explaination of vote on Eritrea
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Double Taxation Relief (Cyprus) Order 2019
The Schedule to this Order contains a Protocol (“the Protocol”) which amends a Convention between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus dealing with the elimination of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and on capital gains and the prevention of tax avoidance and evasion (“the Convention”). This Order brings the Protocol into effect.
Link: The Double Taxation Relief (Cyprus) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Public Advocate
A Bill to establish a public advocate to provide advice to, and act as data controller for, representatives of the deceased after major incidents.
Link: Public Advocate
Source: Public Bills
Remembering Srebrenica – Foreign Secretary commemorates the 24th anniversary of the genocide
The Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has marked the 24th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide by honouring its more than 8,000 victims.
Link: Remembering Srebrenica – Foreign Secretary commemorates the 24th anniversary of the genocide
Source: Gov Press Releases
Gemma White QC’s report
House of Commons Commission statement on Gemma White QC’s report
Link: Gemma White QC’s report
Source: Parliamentary News
Sellafield Ltd CEO to step down after five years of unprecedented progress
Sellafield Ltd Chief Executive Paul Foster will leave the company in January 2020.
Link: Sellafield Ltd CEO to step down after five years of unprecedented progress
Source: Gov Press Releases
LN-Gaiety’s takeover of MCD raises competition concerns
LN-Gaiety’s (Live Nation) proposed takeover of MCD raises competition concerns in the music promotion industry in Northern Ireland, a CMA investigation has found.
Link: LN-Gaiety’s takeover of MCD raises competition concerns
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK to establish National Committee for the Safety of Journalists
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Jeremy Wright has today announced that the UK will set up a National Committee for the Safety of Journalists.
Link: UK to establish National Committee for the Safety of Journalists
Source: Gov Press Releases
Eighty-thousand more children in good or outstanding sponsored academies
New figures show 380,000 children are now studying in good or outstanding sponsored academies, up 80,000 since December 2017.
Link: Eighty-thousand more children in good or outstanding sponsored academies
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government announces £135 million investment in health research
The funding will help tackle the biggest challenges in health and social care over the next 5 years, including dementia, obesity and mental health.
Link: Government announces £135 million investment in health research
Source: Gov Press Releases