The United Kingdom has historically played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith in the 19th century, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two world wars and the Irish Republic's withdrawal from the union. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council and a founding member of NATO and the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy. The Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly were established in 1999. The latter was suspended until May 2007 due to wrangling over the peace process, but devolution was fully completed in March 2010.
The UK was an active member of the EU from 1973 to 2016, although it chose to remain outside the Economic and Monetary Union. However, frustrated by a remote bureaucracy in Brussels and massive migration into the country, UK citizens on 23 June 2016 narrowly voted to leave the EU. The so-called “Brexit” will take years to carry out but could be the signal for referenda in other EU countries where skepticism of EU membership benefits is strong.
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Displaying 426 - 430 of 782Landfill Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 707 of 2014).
These Regulations amend the Landfill Tax Regulations 1996 in regulation 31(3) concerning the maximum credit a landfill site operator may claim against annual landfill tax liability, in respect of qualifying contributions made.
Amends: Landfill Tax Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 1527 of 1996). (1996-06-12)
Town and Country Planning (Revocations) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 683 of 2014).
This Order revokes the various Statutory Instruments to the extent specified in the Schedule. Listed Regulations include the Town and Country Planning (Development Plans) Order 1974 and the Urban Development Corporations (Appropriate Ministers) Order 1988.
Implements: Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (1990 Chapter 8). (1990-05-24)
Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) (Amendment) (Wales) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (W.S.I. No. 910 (W. 89) of 2014).
These Regulations amend the Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) Regulations 1997 in consequence of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5) and insert references in those forms to universal credit.
Amends: Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 194 of 1997). (1997-01-29)
Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 1532 of 2014).
This Order amends the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010, the Town and Country Planning (Section 62A Applications) (Procedure and Consequential Amendments) Order 2013 and the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990 in relation with relevant planning permission applications based on section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (procedure for listed building consent).
Land Registration Fee Order 2013 (S.I. No. 3174 of 2013).
This Order makes, in respect of the Land Registration Fee Order 2012 changes to land registration fees, which specified fees for purposes of the Land Registration Act 2002 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The changes concern the amount of the fee payable.
Implements: Land Registration Act 2002 (Chapter 9). (2002-02-26)
Repeals: Land Registration Fee Order 2012 (S.I. No. 1969 of 2012). (2012-07-24)