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The Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 2025 1. Introduction On January 13, 2025, the UK government introduced new legislation titled “The Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 2025.” These regulations aim to provide financial assistance to adults in Scotland with disabilities. 2. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for assistance under … Read more

The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025 Background The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (the “Act”) was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 25 March 2020. The Act introduces a number of significant changes to the law on disclosure in Scotland, including: Extending the scope of disclosure to include information held by public … Read more

The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Prescribed Services and Activities) (Protected Adult) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 What are these regulations about? These regulations make changes to the list of services and activities that are prescribed for the purposes of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. This means that people who provide these services and activities … Read more

The Disclosure Information (Accredited Bodies) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 Introduction The Disclosure Information (Accredited Bodies) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (the Regulations) came into force on 13 January 2025. These Regulations establish a framework for the accreditation of bodies to provide disclosure information in Scotland. Background The Disclosure Information (Scotland) Act 2015 (the 2015 Act) created a new … Read more

The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 On January 13, 2025, the UK government published The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (the “Regulations”). The Regulations amend the Contracts for Difference (Allocation of Renewables Obligation Certificates) Regulations 2014 (the “2014 Regulations”) in order to reflect the end of the Renewables Obligation scheme in … Read more

The Free Zone (Customs Site No. 1 Forth) Designation Order 2025 Date: 2025-01-13 16:13 Source: UK New Legislation Summary: The Free Zone (Customs Site No. 1 Forth) Designation Order 2025 designates an area in Scotland as a free zone. A free zone is a designated area within a country where goods can be imported, stored, … Read more

Maritime and Coastguard Agency Issues New Guidance for Safe Navigation in the Digital Age 13 January 2025, 10:30 AM The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has released new guidance to help ensure safe navigation in the digital age. The guidance, titled “Safe Navigation in the Digital Age,” provides seafarers with practical advice on using digital … Read more

Northern Ireland Remit Letter for Police Remuneration Review Body: 2025 Date of Publication: 2025-01-13 10:40 Source: GOV UK Summary: The Northern Ireland Office has published a remit letter to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) for 2025. The letter outlines the terms of reference for the PRRB’s review of police officer pay and allowances in … Read more

DSTL Trials Future of Invisible War January 13, 2025 The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is trialing new technologies that could make war invisible. The trials, which are taking place at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in Porton Down, Wiltshire, are looking at how to use artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies … Read more

Meflosyl 5% Solution for Injection: SPC Change Date: 2025-01-13 11:09 Source: GOV UK Summary: The Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for Meflosyl 5% Solution for Injection has been updated to include new information on the risk of serious neuropsychiatric reactions. Changes: The SPC now includes the following warning: *“Meflosyl has been associated with serious neuropsychiatric … Read more