GAD publishes its annual report and accounts 2018-19.
Link: Diversifying and modernising
Source: Gov Press Releases
Pre-appointment hearing for Housing Ombudsman held by Committee
HCLG Committee hears from Government’s preferred candidate for Housing Ombudsman
Link: Pre-appointment hearing for Housing Ombudsman held by Committee
Source: Parliamentary News
eAlert: 26 June 2019 – HS2 Woodland Fund and contacting the RPA
This eAlert contains updates on the HS2 Woodland Fund cut-off date, contacting the RPA, the Woodland Management Plan Grant and the Urban Tree Challenge Fund.
Link: eAlert: 26 June 2019 – HS2 Woodland Fund and contacting the RPA
Source: Gov Press Releases
Preferred route for A358 Taunton to Southfields scheme revealed
Plans to deliver improvements on the A358 between the M5 at Taunton and the Southfields roundabout on the A303 have moved a step closer after the preferred route was announced.
Link: Preferred route for A358 Taunton to Southfields scheme revealed
Source: Gov Press Releases
SLC Grabs Gold in Global Customer Service Award
The Student Loans Company has won a gold award from the Contact Centre Association (CCA).
Link: SLC Grabs Gold in Global Customer Service Award
Source: Gov Press Releases
DfE Permanent Secretary visits SLC’s Darlington office
SLC welcomed the Department for Education (DfE) Permanent Secretary, Jonathan Slater, to its Darlington office.
Link: DfE Permanent Secretary visits SLC’s Darlington office
Source: Gov Press Releases
Leasehold axed for all new houses in move to place fairness at heart of housing market
All new-build houses will be sold as freehold in bold move to tackle unfair leasehold practices.
Link: Leasehold axed for all new houses in move to place fairness at heart of housing market
Source: Gov Press Releases
NATO Defence Ministerial Meeting
On Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 June 2019, NATO Defence Ministers met at the NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Link: NATO Defence Ministerial Meeting
Source: Gov Press Releases
Charity regulator freezes bank accounts as it opens investigations into grant-giving charities with common trustees
New statutory inquiries opened into The Jalloh Charitable Trust and The Deacons Charitable Trust
Link: Charity regulator freezes bank accounts as it opens investigations into grant-giving charities with common trustees
Source: Gov Press Releases
UN Human Rights Council 41: Discrimination Against Women and Business and Human Rights
The UK called for members to prioritise women’s economic empowerment and highlighted the UK’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: Discrimination Against Women and Business and Human Rights
Source: Gov Press Releases