Welfare reforms saving taxpayer £1 billion come into force
Reforms to the Motability scheme to ensure fairness for taxpayer, whilst still supporting disabled people’s mobility, come into force today. New tax rules on Motability car leases due to save taxpayers £1 billion by 2030. Follows removal of luxury vehicles – including BMW and Mercedes – from the scheme after the Budget. VAT will now […]
CMA consults on new requirements for Apple and Google’s mobile platforms
The CMA is consulting on new conduct requirements for Apple and Google under the UK digital markets competition regime. The proposed requirements would remove restrictions currently preventing UK app developers from ‘steering’ their customers away from Apple and Google’s platforms for payment. Steering requirements for Apple and Google ‘Steering’ – the ability for developers to […]
At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding
The Royal Navy will procure at least six Common Combat Vessels, as part of the system that will replace the current Type 45 destroyers. This Common Combat Vessel will be the Royal Navy’s first ‘Hybrid’ warship, coordinating uncrewed systems in the air, on the surface and under the sea to deliver more resilient air defence. The programme will sustain jobs and […]
HIGH-SPEED BOATS AND NEW DRONES FOR ELITE COMMANDO FORCE UNDER DEFENCE INVESTMENT PLAN
Over £500 million will be committed to continue the transformation of the UK Commando Force, including with new high-speed Commando Insertion Craft. Defence Secretary has shifted Defence Investment Plan towards more immediate priorities, including getting the latest kit into the hands of military personnel on the frontline. The DIP is expected to be published ahead of the NATO Summit and set out funding […]