The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Edinburgh) Regulations 2024 Background The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Edinburgh) Regulations 2024 are a set of regulations that restrict the flying of aircraft over the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. The regulations were introduced in response to the increasing number of drones being flown over the city, which posed … Read more
The A55 Trunk Road (Eastbound Carriageway between Junction 24 (Faenol Interchange), Conwy & Junction 27 (Talardy Interchange), Denbighshire) (Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles, Cyclists & Pedestrians) Order 2024 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A55 (Y Gerbytffordd tua’r Dwyrain rhwng Cyffordd 24 (Cyfnewidfa’r Faenol), Conwy a Chyffordd 27 (Cyfnewidfa Talardy), Sir Ddinbych) (Gwahardd Cerbydau, Beicwyr a Cherddwyr Dros … Read more
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