The Opposition has called on the government to enforce stricter legal levels of sugar, salt and fat content in the food industry, as the Government launches a new health awareness campaign.
Copyright To Be Modernised
Just before Christmas, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced proposed changes to UK copyright law, in a bid to create greater freedom to use copyright works such as computer games, paintings, photographs, films, books, and music, while protecting the interests of authors and right owners.
European Red Tape Needs Cutting
Groups representing businesses in the UK have called on the Government to retrospectively “de-gold plate” European employment law as part of efforts to cut business red tape.
New EU Regulations For Animal Slaughter
EU Regulation 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing came into force yesterday (January 1st 2013) although the existing domestic legislation, the Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) (WASK) Regulations 1995, will remain in force in England alongside it until the new domestic legislation, the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) (WATOK) is brought into force later this year.
Duplicate Background Checks Abolished
It has been confirmed that people who volunteer in schools and clubs in England and Wales will no longer need duplicate criminal record checks if they work for more than one group.