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Pensions Regulator releases first bulletin
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New rules to be rolled out over six years mean employers are required to auto-enrol staff in a workplace pension.
TPR powers used 23 times to ensure employers comply with auto-enrolment

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has released its first quarterly bulletin giving information about how many times it has had to use its formal powers to employers are compliant with automatic enrolment.

New rules came into force in October 2012 making it a legal requirement for employers to automatically enrol their staff into a workplace pension, unless the employee chooses to opt out. The law is being rolled out over a six-year period, beginning with the largest employers.

For employers with 50 to 249 people in their largest PAYE scheme, the starting date from which automatic enrolment duties come into force will have been allocated between April 1, 2014 and April 1, 2015.

Employers with fewer than 50 people in the scheme will be required to begin auto enrolling from June 1, 2015 and April 1, 2017.

According to the TPR's first bulletin, it had used its powers 23 times up to the end of June this year.

The update aims to provide information about cases and the power used to ensure employers comply with automatic enrolment duties.

To read the bulletin, visit http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/docs/automatic-enrolment-use-of-powers-june-2014.pdf

For further information on auto enrolment: http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/index.aspx

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.