Source: GOV.UK Mr Speaker, today I am publishing the Government’s Annual Energy Statement and supporting papers alongside the annual update on Electricity Market Reform. This fulfils the commitment set out in the Coalition agreement to present an annual statement of energy policy to…
New Guidance on setting up a Charity, registering a Charity and choosing a charitable structure and writing a governing document has been published by the Charity Commission. Find out more at
Several reforms to copyright law came into effect on 1st June 2014. These are in relation to Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014, the Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education. Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014, and the…
The Competition and Markets Authority has published guidance on compliance with Competition Law. You can download the guidance at
New regulations came into force on 6th April 2014 in connection with the Copyright (regulation of Relevant Licencing Bodies) Regulation 2014, which sets out standards for those collecting payment of licence fees and distribution in the form of royalties. Find…
Search for tool to determine between bacterial and viral infections to fight antimicrobial resistance has won £10m Longitude prize. More:
Source: UKAS UKAS is embarking on a new development project which will require assessors and technical experts to support UKAS Assessment Managers at pilot assessments. The accreditation development project for certification of Asset Management Systems to ISO 55001 will require…
Source: HSE CD268 – ACOPs: Provision and Use of Work Equipment (L22), Safe Use of Power Presses (L112), Safe Use of Woodworking Machinery (L114) The Consultative Document sets out proposals from HSE to amend the approved codes of practice (ACOP) on the Provision…
In order to reduce the compliance burdens on smaller businesses, HMRC are introducing a Single Compliance Process (SCP) which will also improve the way enquiries are handled.
New rules to be introduced in late 2013 may mean that drivers taking HGV vehicles over short distances of no more than 50 kilometres for specific purposes such as to deliver or repair them may not need to hold a…