News The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025 Introduction The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025 are a set of regulations that bring into force certain provisions of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. The 2020 Act is a significant piece of legislation that reforms the law on the disclosure of … Read more
The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Prescribed Services and Activities) (Protected Adult) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 What are these regulations? These regulations are made under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. They prescribe services and activities for the purposes of the Act in relation to protected adults. A protected adult is a person aged 16 … Read more
UK New Legislation: The Disclosure Information (Accredited Bodies) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 Introduction On January 13, 2025, the Disclosure Information (Accredited Bodies) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 came into force in Scotland. These regulations aim to establish a framework for the accreditation of bodies responsible for providing disclosure information in Scotland. Purpose of the Regulations The purpose of … Read more
The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 Introduction The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (the “Regulations”) were laid before Parliament on 13 January 2025 and came into force on 1 February 2025. The Regulations amend the Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014 (the “2014 Regulations”) and the Contracts for Difference (Standard Terms) … Read more
The Free Zone (Customs Site No. 1 Forth) Designation Order 2025 Introduction On January 13, 2025, the UK government published The Free Zone (Customs Site No. 1 Forth) Designation Order 2025. This order designates a specific area in Scotland as a free zone. A free zone is a designated area where goods can be imported, … Read more
I apologize, but I do not have access to real-time information and cannot provide a detailed article on the news item mentioned, as it appears to be from January 2025. To get the most up-to-date and accurate information, I recommend checking the GOV UK website directly. Chevening Alumni address waste management and pollution at rivers … Read more
Joint Statement by Group of Five Defence Ministers – 13 January 2025 London, 13th January 2025: Today, the Defence Ministers of the Group of Five (G5) nations met in London to discuss a range of pressing security challenges and affirm their commitment to enhanced cooperation. The meeting was attended by the Defence Ministers of the … Read more
UK and Iraq boost cooperation on trade, growth and illegal migration The UK and Iraq have agreed to boost cooperation on trade, growth and illegal migration, as part of a new strategic partnership. The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 13 January 2025, which sets out a framework for enhanced cooperation in … Read more
Italian Government: Fuel Prices To Remain Stable On Fuel Network 13th January 2025, 10:51 The Italian government has announced that fuel prices on the national fuel network will remain stable. This decision was made in response to concerns over rising fuel costs, which have been putting a strain on household budgets and businesses. The government … Read more
Italian Government: Urso to convene a national industry roundtable on fashion on January 24 Rome, 13 January 2025 – The Italian Minister of Economic Development, Adolfo Urso, has announced that he will convene a national roundtable on the fashion industry on January 24, 2025. The meeting will bring together key stakeholders in the fashion sector, … Read more