Recruitment of board members to the International Fund for Ireland The Northern Ireland Office is seeking to appoint up to 5 board members to the International Fund for Ireland (IFI). The IFI is an independent body established in 1986 with funding from the US and Irish governments and the European Union to support cross-border and … Read more
UN Security Council condemns Israel’s blockade of Gaza, demands immediate end The United Nations Security Council has unanimously condemned Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip, and demanded an immediate end to the “collective punishment” of the Palestinian people. In a resolution adopted on Friday, the council said the blockade was a “flagrant violation of international … Read more
The Army Gives the Lessons as STEM Comes to Salisbury Plain By GOV UK on 2024-10-29 16:49 The British Army is playing a vital role in inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers by bringing STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) to life on Salisbury Plain. Over 2,000 students from schools across the UK … Read more
Government appoints Judicial Member for the Senior Salaries Review Body The government has appointed Sir Geoffrey Vos as the new Judicial Member of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB). The SSRB is an independent body that reviews and makes recommendations on the pay of senior officials in the public sector, including the Prime Minister, Cabinet … Read more
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National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025 The government has announced that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase to £12.21 per hour from April 2025. This represents an increase of 6.9% from the current rate of £11.45 per hour. The NLW is the minimum hourly wage that employers must pay to … Read more
Title: M90 Trunk Road Friarton Bridge (Temporary Vehicle Weight Restriction) Order 2024 Introduction: The UK government has announced a new legislation, The M90 Trunk Road (Friarton Bridge) Temporary Vehicle Weight Restriction) Order 2024. This order will impose temporary weight restrictions on vehicles using the Friarton Bridge on the M90 trunk road in Perth and Kinross, … Read more
15 Years of the Regulatory Policy Committee October 28, 2024 Today marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC). The RPC is an independent advisory body that provides expert advice to the UK Government on regulatory policy. Over the past 15 years, the RPC has played a vital role in … Read more
More Scottish Energy Projects Unlocked to Deliver Clean Power 28 October 2024 The UK government has announced the approval of several new energy projects in Scotland, unlocking significant investment in clean power generation and supporting the nation’s transition to net zero. These projects include: Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Extension: This £2.5 billion investment will add an … Read more
Appointment to the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee 28 October 2024 The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Dominic Raab, has appointed His Honour Judge Ian Pringle to the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC). The CPRC is an independent statutory body responsible for making and keeping under review the Criminal Procedure Rules and any … Read more