The Price Marking (Amendment) Order 2024 Purpose: The Price Marking (Amendment) Order 2024 amends the Price Marking Order 2004 (the “Principal Order”) to address concerns about the accuracy and transparency of pricing information provided to consumers. Key Amendments: Prohibition on Dual Pricing: The amendment prohibits retailers from displaying multiple prices for the same product or … Read more
The Diocese of Ely (Educational Endowments) (Wormegay Church of England School) Order 2024 Background: The Order is a statutory instrument made under the Education Act 2002. It concerns the educational endowments of the Church of England parish of Wormegay in the Diocese of Ely. Purpose: The purpose of the Order is to: Consolidate and amend … Read more
A new search engine for GOV.UK We’re excited to announce the launch of a new search engine for GOV.UK. This new search engine is faster, more accurate, and easier to use than the previous one. It also includes a number of new features, such as: Auto-suggest: As you type, the search engine will suggest possible … Read more
Northern Ireland’s innovators encouraged to apply for Horizon Northern Ireland’s businesses and research organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding from Horizon Europe, the EU’s new research and innovation programme. Horizon Europe is the next iteration of the highly successful Horizon 2020 programme, which will provide over €95 billion in funding over the next … Read more
Poor governance at Mermaids amounted to mismanagement, inquiry reveals Published 24 August 2023 Department of Health and Social Care The Charity Commission has today published the findings of its statutory inquiry into the governance and financial management of Mermaids, a charity supporting transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children and young people. The inquiry was opened in … Read more
“Sign Up to Hear About Our Events for Civil Servants” Rising on UK News and Communications A recent announcement from the UK government has captured the attention of news and communications outlets, leading to a surge in searches for “Sign up to hear about our events for civil servants.” This call to action signals a … Read more
Headline: Applications for Policy Masterclasses are now open Source: UK News and Communications Summary: Applications are now being accepted for the Policy Masterclasses program, a prestigious initiative designed to equip future leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to create meaningful change. The program offers a unique opportunity to engage with policymakers, academics, and thought … Read more
Bury director jailed after failing to produce accounts for company which owed more than £200,000 in tax 6th October 2023 A Bury director has been jailed after failing to produce accounts for a company which owed more than £200,000 in tax. Bolton Crown Court heard how 49-year-old Kevin Hartley, of Bury, was a director of … Read more
Government Commits to Addressing Housebuilding Recommendations Source: UK Parliament The UK government has announced its commitment to addressing the recommendations of the House of Lords Built Environment Committee report on housebuilding. The report, published in January 2023, made a number of recommendations to increase the supply of new homes in England. In a written statement … Read more
Dame Diana Johnson, Labour MP for Hull North, has delivered a speech on tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the UK. In her speech, Dame Johnson called for a “national mission” to tackle ASB, arguing that it is a “blight on our communities” and that it should be treated as a “priority issue”. Dame Johnson said … Read more