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The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 On November 7, 2024, the UK government published the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024. These regulations make a number of consequential amendments to various pieces of legislation in order to implement the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (FSMA … Read more

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Guernsey) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 Overview The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Guernsey) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 is a new regulation that amends the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Guernsey) Regulations 2018. The new regulations were made by the Home Secretary under section 14(1) of … Read more

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Jersey) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Jersey) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 is a statutory instrument made by the Home Secretary under the Police Act 1997. The Regulations amend the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Jersey) Regulations 2005, which make provision … Read more

The Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Designation of Providers) Regulations 2024 Introduction The Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Designation of Providers) Regulations 2024 designate institutions as providers of higher education in Wales. These Regulations came into force on 1st April 2024. Designated Institutions The following institutions are designated as providers of … Read more

The Insurance and Reinsurance Undertakings (Overseas Insurance Regime, Transitional Provisions, etc.) Regulations 2024 Summary: The Insurance and Reinsurance Undertakings (Overseas Insurance Regime, Transitional Provisions, etc.) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”) introduce a transitional regime for overseas insurers and reinsurers providing services in the UK. These regulations form part of the UK’s implementation of the Solvency II … Read more

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 Introduction: The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 are a set of regulations that amend the Police Act 1997. The Act provides for the registration of persons convicted of certain criminal offenses and the … Read more

The Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024 The Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024 is a new piece of legislation that was introduced in the UK on 7 November 2024. The Order amends the Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes Regulations 2021, which were introduced in 2021 to implement the UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) … Read more

Flu and COVID-19 surveillance report published 7 November 2024 The latest COVID-19 and flu surveillance report has been published by GOV.UK. The report provides an overview of the latest data on COVID-19 and flu activity in the UK. Key findings COVID-19 cases are decreasing. The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in the UK … Read more

Universal Periodic Review 47: UK Statement on The DPRK Date: 07/11/2024 Source: GOV.UK The United Kingdom delivered a statement at the 47th session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The UK welcomed the DPRK’s engagement in the UPR process and noted the … Read more

£47 million to unlock 28,000 nutrient neutrality stalled homes 2024-11-07 15:25 The government is providing £47 million to unlock 28,000 homes stalled due to nutrient neutrality issues, Housing Minister Lucy Frazer has announced today. Nutrient neutrality is a planning requirement that ensures new development does not harm the environment by increasing the amount of harmful … Read more