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HMRC simplifies importing from the EU as part of 'no deal' preparation

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has written to 145,000 VAT-registered businesses trading with the EU about simplified importing procedures...

Monday, 4 February 2019 18:30

Improve cyber security in the Internet of Things: apply for funds

Up to £6 million funding to support new ideas that can help keep connected devices and applications safe and secure...

Monday, 4 February 2019 16:35

Treasury Committee asks Government to explain assurances provided to Nissan

In 2016, the previous Chair of the Treasury Committee, now Lord Tyrie, wrote to the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the assurances offered by the Government to Nissan, which persuaded the car manufacturer to stay in Sunderland...

Monday, 4 February 2019 14:31

Parole Board welcomes findings from MoJ review, including the introduction of a reconsideration mechanism

The Parole Board welcomes the findings from the Ministry of Justice review of the Parole Board rules and reconsideration mechanism, which were announced today by the Secretary of State for Justice...

Monday, 4 February 2019 13:28

New improvements to parole board transparency and victim support

Sweeping changes to the parole system to improve transparency, offer better support for victims and new powers to reconsider decisions have been announced by the Justice Secretary David Gauke today, following a review of the Parole Board’s rules...

Monday, 4 February 2019 13:26

New music education report State of the Nation released

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Music Education, in partnership with the University of Sussex and the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), will today (Monday 4 February) release a new report entitled Music Education: State of the Nation which outlines the broad landscape of music education in England...

Monday, 4 February 2019 12:45

Publication of correspondence regarding Cyber Security Skills Strategy

Following the publication of the Government’s Initial Security Skills Strategy in December 2018...

Monday, 4 February 2019 12:10

Who will uphold environmental law after Brexit? Lords to ask industry experts

On Wednesday 6th February the House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee will hold a roundtable discussion with industry experts to explore how EU mechanisms which ensure compliance with environmental obligations will be replaced after Brexit...

Monday, 4 February 2019 11:44

Unite calls for government action after receiving Nissan assurances

Representatives from Britain and Ireland’s largest union, Unite met with Nissan management at the carmaker’s Sunderland plant today (Monday 4 February) following yesterday’s X-Trail announcement...

Monday, 4 February 2019 11:42

Fast Stream partners with techUK on Tech Connect initiative

The Digital, Data and Technology Fast Stream and trade association techUK have launched a programme aimed at early career professionals...

Monday, 4 February 2019 11:11