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New scales of audit & inspection fees
Published : 01 December 2009

The Audit Commission is cutting audit fee scales for health organisations and probation boards and trusts next year. Inspection fee scales for ... read more

New waste campaign (not Wales)
Published : 01 December 2009

We are all being urged to rethink our approach to waste, in a new campaign launched by Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). ... read more

Protecting the public purse - Local government fighting fraud (not Wales)
Published : 01 December 2009

A newly launched survey will examine the extent of detected fraud and corruption in England's councils, police, fire and rescue and probation ... read more

Queen's Speech: Bill-by-bill
Published : 01 December 2009

Bribery Bill Makes it illegal to bribe a foreign official to obtain or retain business. Makes it an offence if businesses fail to prevent a bribe ... read more

Seas get better protection after Marine & Coastal Access Bill receives Royal Assent England's sea
Published : 01 December 2009

England's sea life and habitats will benefit from greater protection after the Marine and Coastal Access Bill received Royal Assent, creating ... read more

Standards for England & Audit Commission sign Memorandum of Understanding (not Wales)
Published : 01 December 2009

Standards for England has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Audit Commission, which will see the two organisations agreeing to ... read more

Street trading & pedlary laws
Published : 01 December 2009

A joint consultation on modernising Street Trading and Pedlar Legislation, and on draft guidance on the current regime: Starting date: 6th November ... read more

The cost of concessionary bus travel (not Wales)
Published : 01 December 2009

The cost of concessionary bus travel in England could spiral out of control even if the government plugs the current funding gaps, new research ... read more

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