Bird Flu (Avian Influenza): Latest Situation in England Date: 2025-02-07 20:08 Publisher: UK News and Communications Introduction The outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza) in England has continued to spread, with new cases being confirmed in multiple regions. The government is urging poultry farmers and the public to remain vigilant and take appropriate biosecurity measures … Read more
New UK Legislation: Temporary Traffic Prohibitions and Restrictions for the A40 Trunk Road in Monmouth February 7, 2025 The Department for Transport has issued a new statutory instrument, The A40 Trunk Road (Gibraltar Tunnels, Monmouth, Monmouthshire) (Temporary Traffic Prohibitions & Restrictions) Order 2025 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A40 (Twnelau Gibraltar, Trefynwy, Sir Fynwy) (Gwaharddiadau a … Read more
The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction On February 7, 2025, the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) Regulations 2025 came into effect. These regulations establish the constitutional and governance framework for the GLCCA, a newly created combined authority serving the county of Lincolnshire in the United Kingdom. Purpose and … Read more
The Health and Social Care Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Introduction The Health and Social Care Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 are a set of regulations that amend the Health and Social Care Pension Scheme (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008. The regulations were made on 7 February 2025 and came into force … Read more
The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 Introduction The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (“the Regulations”) were introduced by the Scottish Government in response to the ongoing cost of living crisis. The purpose of the Regulations is to provide additional protection for tenants in the private … Read more
The National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 Introduction The National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (the Regulations) were introduced by the Scottish Government on February 7, 2025, to update the allowances payable to individuals receiving National Assistance (NA) in Scotland. These Regulations supersede the previous regulations and provide for … Read more
UK National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2025 Introduction The National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2025 were introduced on February 7, 2025, as an amendment to the existing National Assistance regulations in Scotland. These regulations aim to provide financial support to individuals in need, particularly those with limited resources. Key … Read more
New UK Environmental Protection Legislation: Fixed Penalty Notices for Injurious Articles in Scotland Introduction On February 7, 2025, the Environmental Protection (Injurious Articles) (Fixed Penalty Notices and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (the “Regulations”) came into force in Scotland. These Regulations introduce new powers for enforcing the environmental protection legislation relating to injurious articles. Background … Read more
UK New Legislation: The Excise Duties (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Date: 2025-02-07 15:28 Title: The Excise Duties (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Summary: The Excise Duties (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 is a new legislation introduced by the UK government. It is an amendment to the existing Excise … Read more
UN HRC Special Session: Democratic Republic of the Congo Background On 27 April 2022, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) adopted resolution 50/1 establishing a Special Session on the situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Special Session was held on 25 October 2022, and was the first … Read more