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Updated: Latest update section added, with feedback from the November drop in sessions.
The existing flood embankment provides an important role in reducing flood risk in Calstock, but surveys have shown it is in a poor condition. Therefore, the Environment Agency is exploring options to develop an affordable scheme to continue the standard of flood protection to properties within Calstock.
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John
McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, commenting on the latest Public
Sector Finance figures published this morning by the ONS, which shows that
£121.6 billion was added to the national debt since May 2016, said:
“These
figures are a reminder of the chaos and negligence of both Philip Hammond and
Theresa May over these past seven years of Tory economic failure; the deficit
is still not been cleared as they promised it would be in 2015, and the
national debt continues to rise.
“Regardless
of their broken promises on the public finances they will continue to pursue a
failed policy of austerity while handing out massive tax giveaways to big
business and a wealthy few, yet enforcing spending cuts on our public services.
“However,
there is no longer support in parliament for a continuation of their failed
austerity policies, and if they cannot recognise this and change direction,
then they should step aside and let Labour take charge.
"As
only a Labour Government will set out a serious plan for the public finances
with strategic investment underpinned by our Fiscal Credibility Rule, to help
build the high wage, high skill economy of the future for the many not the
few.”
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Letting agents fees look set to be banned in this year Queen’s Speech following pressure from the Liberal Democrats.
The fees cost on average £223 per tenancy but under the new plans they will be banned and tenants will be given the opportunity to recover illegal fees imposed upon them.
Lib Dem peer Olly Grender, who has led a campaign against the fees, said: “I am absolutely delighted that the ban on letting fees set out in my Private Members’ Bill is now being proposed as law.
“We know from the tragedy of Grenfell Tower that tenants’ rights have been ignored for far too long.
“It’s time we made them a much greater priority, including by introducing a public register of rogue landlords.”
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The Transaction Data shows HM Land Registry completed 1,620,802 applications from its customers in May. This included 1,595,183 applications by account holders, of which:
Transaction Data is published on the 15th working day of each month. The June Transaction Data will be published at 11am on Friday 21 July 2017 at HM Land Registry Monthly Property Transaction Data.
The monthly Transaction Data shows how many applications for first registrations, leases, transfers of part, dealings, official copies and searches lodged by HM Land Registry account customers were completed. For an explanation of the terms used, see abbreviations used in the Transaction Data.
Transactions for value include freehold and leasehold sales.
Most searches carried out by a solicitor or conveyancer are to protect the purchase and/or mortgage. For example, a search will give the buyer priority for an application to HM Land Registry to register the purchase of the property.
As a government department established in 1862, executive agency and trading fund responsible to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, HM Land Registry keeps and maintains the Land Register for England and Wales. The Land Register has been open to public inspection since 1990.
With the largest transactional database of its kind detailing more than 24 million titles, HM Land Registry underpins the economy by safeguarding ownership of many billions of pounds worth of property.
For further information about HM Land Registry visit www.gov.uk/land-registry.
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Thank you for joining us to congratulate Her Majesty the Queen on her 91st Birthday. And to celebrate the relationship between the UK and Thailand which is now entering its 5th Century.
Thank you all for coming tonight and particular thanks also to our generous Thai and British company sponsors.
We will now hear our two Anthems performed by the children of St Regents School Bangkok.
Ladies and Gentlemen
Our theme this evening is “Partnerships for a New Generation”. “New Generation” being not just about youth but about a new wave of innovation, research, education, trade and investment, which will form the basis of a dynamic modern partnership between the UK and Thailand.
A partnership that already sees the UK as one of the leading European investors in Thailand with a stock of c. £9 billion. And Thai investment in the UK on the increase. That sees many famous British brands already here – and represented tonight. And many more looking to use Thailand as their springboard into the ASEAN – attracted by the ambition of Thailand 4.0.
A partnership that sees the UK committing a further £9 million under the Newton Fund – to support the continued excellence of the UK /Thailand research base and innovation ecosystem.
And a partnership that this year celebrates the 65th Anniversary of British Council in Thailand. And which will further our strong collaboration on education and culture
Tonight, we are very pleased to have a range of showcases which describe our commitment to creating “Partnerships for a New Generation” and especially the four international schools here tonight – Harrow, Shrewsbury, St Regents and St Andrews – whose students and showcases truly epitomise our theme.
Please enjoy this evening – and our fantastic jazz band, from Harrow School.