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The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Transfer of Staff to the Office of Communications) Regulations 2024 These Regulations implement Directive 2002/74/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 September 2002 laying down minimum standards for the information and consultation of employees in undertakings, businesses and establishments with complex organisational structures in … Read more

The Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (Consequential Provision) (Primary Legislation) Regulations 2024 / Rheoliadau Deddf yr Amgylchedd Hanesyddol (Cymru) 2023 (Darpariaeth Ganlyniadol) (Deddfwriaeth Sylfaenol) 2024 These regulations make amendments to primary legislation consequential on the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”). The 2023 Act provides for the establishment of a new body responsible … Read more

The Internet Television Equipment Regulations 2024 Background The Internet Television Equipment Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”) are a set of regulations that will come into force in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2024. The Regulations implement the European Union’s Directive on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society … Read more

The Regulation of Premium Rate Services Order 2024 Summary: The Regulation of Premium Rate Services Order 2024 is a statutory instrument made under the Communications Act 2003 that regulates the provision of premium rate services in the United Kingdom. The Order replaces the previous Regulation of Premium Rate Services Order 2014. Key Provisions: The Order … Read more

FSA appoints two businesses to supply inspectors and vets for future meat inspection The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has appointed two businesses to supply meat inspectors and official veterinarians (OVs) for future meat inspection services in England, in a move that will help to ensure that the UK maintains high standards of food safety. The … Read more

Local Government Association Conference The Local Government Association (LGA) Conference is an annual event that brings together local government leaders from across the United Kingdom to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing local government. The conference is a forum for debate, discussion, and collaboration, and it provides an opportunity for local government leaders to share … Read more

Respect for international law has never been more important: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly The UK’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Dame Barbara Woodward, delivered a statement to the UN General Assembly on 23 September 2022, calling for respect for international law and the UN Charter. Dame Woodward said that the UK believes … Read more

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland speech at the British-Irish Chamber of Commerce Date: 25 March 2023 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Speech by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris MP. Introduction Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here with you today at the British-Irish Chamber of Commerce. … Read more

Wave of the future: How DASA-backed AI innovation is revolutionising maritime rescue This article will discuss how DASA-backed AI innovation is revolutionising maritime rescue. Introduction The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is a UK government agency that invests in and supports the development of innovative technologies for defence and security. One of the areas that … Read more

Six towns and cities to pilot clean heating innovation Six towns and cities across the UK have been selected to pilot innovative approaches to decarbonising heat, as part of the government’s drive to reach net zero by 2050. The selected locations are: Aberdeen Gateshead Leeds Oxford Sheffield Sunderland These areas will receive a share of … Read more