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New police powers to crack down on unauthorised encampments come into force

New powers are amongst other measures in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act coming into force today...

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 15:43

Next steps in independence referendum set out

The next steps on securing a referendum on independence have been outlined by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during a statement to Parliament...

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 15:13

Signing ceremony confirms 71 ‘twinning’ partnerships now in place between UK and Ukrainian universities

71 partnerships between UK and Ukrainian universities are now in place with eight more nearing formal agreement, facilitating the sharing of resources and support in a collective gesture of solidarity and reciprocity to help Ukrainian institutions, staff and students...

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 15:00

Change of British High Commissioner to The Bahamas: Mr Thomas Hartley

Mr Thomas Hartley has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in succession to Mrs Sarah Dickson OBE...

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 14:59

UK COVID-19 Inquiry: terms of reference

This document sets out the aims of the public inquiry into the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 14:40

New Law Commission project to review the law on contempt of court

The Law Commission of England and Wales has been asked by the Government to review the law on contempt of court and consider reform to improve its effectiveness, consistency, and coherence...

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 13:32

ASCL comment on education attendance statistics

Commenting on the Department for Education’s latest statistics on attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus pandemic...

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 12:54

Artificial Intelligence and IP: copyright and patents

The Government has published its response to its consultation on Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence...

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 12:12

Island communities across the UK to come together in Orkney for first Islands Forum

Island communities across the UK to come together in Orkney for first Islands Forum...

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 11:50

Scottish Government: Alcohol pricing

Public Health Minister, Maree Todd has announced details of the Scottish Government’s review of Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol...

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 11:40