The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Ombudsman Scheme) (Fees) Regulations 2024 Introduction The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Ombudsman Scheme) (Fees) Regulations 2024 were laid before Parliament on 2024-12-02 and will come into force on 2025-04-06. These Regulations set out the fees that the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) can charge for its services. … Read more
The FSA and FSS remind higher-risk consumers on the risks of listeria associated with eating cold-smoked and cured fish 2 December 2024 The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are reminding higher-risk consumers of the risks of listeria associated with eating cold-smoked and cured fish. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause … Read more
Italy-India: Urso, “Partnership Win-Win and Model of Virtuous Cooperation between the West and East of the World” Rome, December 2, 2024 (Government of Italy) – Speaking during a meeting with his Indian counterpart, Piyush Goyal, Minister for Economic Development Urso emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between Italy and India. “Our partnership is a win-win … Read more
Italy and India: Urso, “From space to critical raw materials, a new phase of our cooperation begins” The Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, today met with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, during which they discussed the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including … Read more
Italian Government Announces Special Christmas Stamps Rome, 2nd December 2024 The Italian government has announced the release of two special postage stamps to commemorate the Christmas season: one dedicated to Christmas and the other to the Nativity. Christmas Stamp The Christmas stamp features a vibrant and detailed illustration of the Nativity scene, depicting Mary, Joseph, … Read more
European Policy, European Union: 81st Session Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – Agenda – Closed Session Item 1: Opening Welcome and opening remarks by the Chair Item 2: Approval of the minutes of the previous session Review and approval of the minutes of the 80th session Item 3: Current affairs Update on the latest developments in … Read more
European Union, European Policy: 81st Meeting Wednesday, November 4, 2024 – 1st Amendment/Supplementary Note – Not Public The 81st meeting of the European Union Committee on European Policy will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2024. The following items are on the agenda: Adoption of the agenda Information on current activities in the European Union … Read more
Family: 1st Amendment/Supplementary Announcement for the 82nd Meeting on December 4, 2024 Agenda 1. Discussion and possible resolution on the draft law on the promotion of families and children. The draft law is intended to provide a comprehensive framework for supporting families and children in Germany. It includes measures to: Improve access to childcare and … Read more
Committee Agendas: 92nd Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 1st Supplementary Announcement – Not Public Agenda Items: I. Non-Public Session: Personnel Matters: Appointment of a new department head Performance review of a senior staff member Disciplinary action against an employee Legal Matters: Discussion of pending litigation Review of proposed settlement agreement Legal … Read more
Rules of Procedure: 37th Meeting on Thursday, December 5, 2024, 4:00 PM – Closed Session Agenda: 1. Opening and determination of the quorum 2. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting 3. Review of the draft agenda 4. Discussion and resolution of the following items: Proposal for a new rule on the conduct of … Read more