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Mr Tim Flesher has been appointed to the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2022.
Tim Flesher was a senior civil servant for many years, working in Number 10, Home Office (Immigration), Inland Revenue, and ending as head of corporate services in Defence Equipment and Support. Since 2010 he has been a consultant in the private sector, and chair of Crown Hosting Data Centres, a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Ark Data Centres.
The PSPRB provides the government with independent advice on the remuneration of operational prison staff in the England and Wales, and Northern Ireland Prison Services.
Public appointments to the PSPRB are made by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of the Justice Secretary in consultation with Northern Ireland.
Tim Flesher has not declared any political activity.
Robert Buckland QC MP, Minister of State for Prisons and Probation said:
I am pleased to announce that the Prime Minister has appointed Tim Flesher CB as Chair of the Prison Service Pay Review Body. This appointment is for three years, with Mr Flesher’s term commencing on 1 August 2019 and ending on 31 July 2022. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
The Lord Chancellor has re-appointed Catherine Addy as barrister member and David Leibowitz as practising solicitor member for 3 years to the Insolvency Rules Committee (IRC).
These re-appointments to IRC have been made by the Lord Chancellor in consultation with the Chancellor of the High Court on behalf of the Lord Chief Justice and are regulated by the Commissioner for public appointments.
IRC considers amendments to the rules arising out of a review of secondary legislation, giving their recommendations to the Lord Chancellor. IRC members are from the legal and accountancy professions. They provide their services on a voluntary and unremunerated basis.
These appointments have been conducted in accordance with the Cabinet Office Governance Code on Public Appointments.
Fake goods may seem a cheap alternative but many are harmful and could cause injury.
Published 23 July 2019 From: Office for Product Safety and Standards
It’s finally summertime; the days are longer, the mornings are brighter, and drinks are colder. Many of us will be buying new items to take us through the summer months, such as sunglasses, new makeup, sun tan lotions, and even a new phone charger to take on holidays.
But how do you know you’re getting the real deal? Buying a bargain is always tempting, but if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Fake goods may seem a cheap alternative, but many are harmful and could cause injury, sometimes severe.
Fake designer sunglasses may not contain UV protection and can do more harm than wearing no sunglasses at all. Counterfeit sun cream may offer low or no protection from the sun’s rays, and bargain electrical goods such as phone chargers may not be manufactured to high standards, and can overheat, catch fire or electrocute.
Some fake makeup can contain items you’d never want to put near your skin, such as mercury, or even rat droppings, and can cause nasty reactions.
Is it a bargain or is it potentially harmful? Here’s a few tips to help you be safe when buying online.
If there is no address or just PO box number, it could mean that it is counterfeit.
If the product is a fraction of the cost of trusted brands, it is likely to be fake.
Is the label and logo correct? Genuine products have standardised logos, fonts and colours. Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors can also indicate fakes.
Check for product registration cards and the manual. Check model numbers on the manufacturer’s website. Fake goods often have model numbers not listed on genuine manufacturers websites.
Remember, just because you can buy it, doesn’t mean it is safe.
Check out the Intellectual Property Office which has information on how to combat counterfeit goods.
You can support the campaign on Twitter by using the hashtag #StaySafeSummer and there are posters and leaflets you can download below. These are in two formats: ‘print ready’ for use by professional printers and ‘ready to use’ which can be produced on a standard copying machine.
New legislation has been introduced today to stop the arrival of the Rose Rosette Virus (RRV), a damaging virus which is spread by a microscopic mite.
The virus causes ‘witches’ broom’, distorted leaf growth and a reduction in cold hardiness. All roses are considered at risk from the virus and its insect vector, as no known tolerant or resistant species or varieties have been identified.
The virus is not present in the UK or Europe, but has caused significant damage in the USA and Canada. The new regulation means that all rose plants and cut flowers imported from Canada, India, Mexico or the USA must be accompanied by an official phytosanitary certificate confirming that they have been grown in an area free from RRV.
Nicola Spence, Defra Chief Plant Health Officer said:
Protecting our country from pests and diseases is vital to safeguard our environment, economy and health.
The Rose Rosette Virus poses a serious threat to our iconic roses. We have already seen the damaging effects it has had in North America and we know it would easily spread if it were found in this country.
That is why we are implementing strong preventative measures to ensure the virus does not arrive in the first place.
The UK Plant Health Risk Group identified the threat early through the UK plant health risk register screening process. This resulted in a European-wide pest risk analysis (EPPO) and the introduction of these new regulations.
Recently infected plants may not develop symptoms until later on in the season. The mites which carry the virus can be wind-blown to nearby plants.
