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New legislation introduces penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences

New legislation laid today (11 December) will introduce the option to issue fixed penalty notices for a range of animal health and welfare related offences...

Monday, 11 December 2023 21:02

REA welcomes Energy-Saving Materials VAT Relief announcement

The REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) has welcomed today’s announcement from government to provide VAT relief on the installation of battery storage systems within people’s homes...

Monday, 11 December 2023 16:29

Updated guidance published for declaring reusable packaging for Great Britain imports and exports

Check if you can make a declaration by conduct or orally if you’re claiming Returned Goods Relief or Temporary Admission for reusable packaging...

Monday, 11 December 2023 16:27

Drought investment must remain priority, experts urge

Drought experts have highlighted the need to continue investing and preparing for droughts to ensure England is in the best possible position to deal with extreme weather events and a changing climate...

Monday, 11 December 2023 16:26

Creator remuneration: What is the experience of songwriters and composers in the music industry?

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will hear from multiple Grammy-winning musician Nile Rodgers as it quizzes experts and industry bodies on issues of creator remuneration for songwriters and composers...

Monday, 11 December 2023 16:24

New timber roadmap launched to boost UK construction and reduce emissions in drive to reach net zero

A new ambitious roadmap to increase use of timber in the construction of homes and buildings has been set out by government today (Monday 11 December) in a move designed to reduce emissions and reach net zero...

Monday, 11 December 2023 15:50

CMA builds on plan to support people, businesses and UK economy

The CMA is inviting views on its areas of focus for 2024/25...

Monday, 11 December 2023 15:25

ASCL and NAHT call for immediate pause to Ofsted inspections

Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders...

Monday, 11 December 2023 15:04

Liaison Committee maps out topics for next week's session with the Prime Minister

The Liaison Committee has mapped out the expected areas of questions for the session with the Prime Minister next week...

Monday, 11 December 2023 15:03

UKHSA's HECC report shows impacts on public health due to warming climate

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its first Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report....

Monday, 11 December 2023 14:58