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The Council Tax Reduction (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 Summary The Council Tax Reduction (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/18) were laid before the Scottish Parliament on 2 February 2025 and came into force on 3 February 2025. These regulations make amendments to the Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/437) and the … Read more

The Fees for Scheme Membership and Disclosure Applications (Scotland) Regulations 2025 Introduction The Fees for Scheme Membership and Disclosure Applications (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (the “Regulations”) set out the fees that must be paid to the Scottish Ministers by persons applying for membership of a controlled activities scheme or making an application for disclosure under the … Read more

The Level 1 and Level 2 Disclosure Review Application (Scotland) Regulations 2025 The Level 1 and Level 2 Disclosure Review Application (Scotland) Regulations 2025 were introduced on 3rd February 2025. These regulations set out the process for applying for a review of a Level 1 or Level 2 disclosure certificate in Scotland. Who can apply? … Read more

The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 5, Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025 Introduction The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 5, Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025 (the “Regulations”) were made on 3rd February 2025 and came into force on 6th February 2025. The Regulations bring into force certain provisions of the Disclosure … Read more

UK New Legislation: The Home Loss Payments (Prescribed Amounts) (Wales) Regulations 2025 Date: 2025-02-03 10:41 Title: The Home Loss Payments (Prescribed Amounts) (Wales) Regulations 2025 / Rheoliadau Taliadau Colli Cartref (Symiau Rhagnodedig) (Cymru) 2025 Overview: The Home Loss Payments (Prescribed Amounts) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (the “Regulations”) set out the prescribed amounts of home loss payments … Read more

The Pension Protection Fund and Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2025 Introduction On February 3, 2025, the UK government issued the Pension Protection Fund and Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2025. This Order sets the maximum amount that the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) can levy on occupational pension schemes in the year 2025/26. … Read more

The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2025: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction On February 3, 2025, the United Kingdom (UK) government introduced the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2025. These rules aim to streamline and modernize the civil litigation process, enhancing its efficiency and accessibility. This article provides a detailed overview of the key provisions and implications of … Read more

Business Communications – SMS and Telephone Best Practice Published by the UK National Cyber Security Centre on 2023-02-03 Introduction SMS (text messages) and telephone calls remain essential communication channels for businesses. However, these channels can also be exploited by attackers to compromise systems and steal data. This article provides best practices for businesses to secure … Read more

Education Secretary speech on new era of school standards Published 3 February 2025 The Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, today set out her vision for a new era of school standards in England. In a speech to the National Education Union conference, she said that the government’s reforms would create a “fairer, more inclusive and more … Read more

Non-executive directors of UK Statistics Authority appointed Three new non-executive directors have been appointed to the board of the UK Statistics Authority. They are: Lesley Robinson, a former Director General of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter, a statistician and author Clive Watson, a former Director General at the Department for … Read more