Summary Parliament has approved regulations which will make smoking in cars carrying children illegal. Rules will come into force 1st October 2015. could face a £50 fixed penalty notice. Original Author: Department of Health Original Link: Content The new rules will…
Summary Implement the 2014 EU Public Sector Procurement Directive. Due to come into force on 26 February 2015. Replacing the Public Contracts Regulations 2006. Original Author: Cabinet Office & Crown Commercial Service Original Link: Content The Public Contracts Regulations 2015…
Summary Key part of the improvements in the governance of workplace pensions. IGCs (independent governance committees) required by April 2015. Review of the overall effectiveness of the new governance bodies will be conducted in 2017. Original Author: FCA Original Link: …
Summary “tough new laws and bulking up existing codes of practice” Groceries Code Adjudicator to get power to fine supermarkets for breaching Groceries Supply Code of Practice. consultation on widening the powers available to representative bodies Original Author: BIS Original Link: …
Summary Soon some vehicles will no longer need to be fitted with tachograph. From 2 March 2015. Increases journey distance for exemptions from 50km to 100km from the operator’s base. Maximum weight of 7,500kg. Original Author: Moving On Blog Original Link: …
Summary 5 Tips Issued. More than 250,000 people are employed to deliver community healthcare services in England. Original Author: ICO Original Link: Content The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today published a report looking at how community healthcare providers approach data protection.…
Summary 7 Responses Received. Original Author: BIS Original Link: Content Government’s Response The Government sought views on 4 questions which open up possibility to comments on its approach to implementing the Amended Batteries Directive 2013 and to test the economic assessment…
Summary Inviting consumers, businesses and academics to provide it with information on the commercial use of UK consumer data Original Author: Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Original Link: Content The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today issued a call for information as…
Summary Consultation on a suite of draft unfair contract terms guidance. Helps explain the Consumer Rights Bill Closes 30 March 2015 Original Author: Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Original Link: Content The guidance is aimed at helping businesses ensure that the contract…
Summary CQC inspection rating to be clearly displayed by all public and private healthcare organisations. Such as waiting rooms/entrances, and must be published on website with link to the inspection report. Applies to hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes. Expected 1 April…