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31 January 2013

UK expertise to improve Libya security
seen at 20:30, 31 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged more British expertise to help the Libyan government improve security.

During an unannounced visit to the capital, Tripoli, which included a tour of a police training...

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit the new Macmillan Cancer Support unit
seen at 20:30, 31 January in (Our copy).
University College Hospital
Transparency data: Government procurement card spend over £500: May 2012
seen at 18:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary changed.

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part...

IOC member Sir Craig Reedie welcomes Major Games anti-doping event
seen at 18:30, 31 January in News (Our copy).
UK Anti-Doping is hosting a London 2012 event to share learning with a number of National Anti-Doping Organisations.
New Orders in the Construction Industry, Q1 2012
seen at 18:30, 31 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This bulletin shows the latest quarterly information for the first quarter of 2012
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Trusts - Trusts and Estates which make a full Self Assessment return (Tables 13.1 & 13.2) - Jan 2013
seen at 16:30, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Income tax statistics and distributions - Income tax and personal incomes (Tables 2.1 - 2.7) - Jan 2013
seen at 16:30, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.
Guidance: Department for Transport regulated agents and in-flight suppliers
seen at 16:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of regulated agents added.

Contact number for all enquiries phone: 020 7944 6430 email: transec.cargo@dft.gsi.gov.uk Communication with in-flight supplies inspectors

Please...

DPP publishes new Code for Crown Prosecutors following public consultation
seen at 16:30, 31 January in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer, QC, has today published a new edition of the Code for Crown Prosecutors, the overarching document that guides prosecutors and police in deciding whether or not ...
Merseyside demolition firm fined after lives put at risk
seen at 16:30, 31 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The lives of several workers were put at risk as they demolished an old office block in Liverpool, a court has heard.

Case 113 – Turkey skin a choking hazard
seen at 16:30, 31 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The Chef at a carvery restaurant refused to serve the customer some skin off the turkey on the grounds of health and safety. The Chef said it was a ‘choking hazard’.

Case 114 – Cleaning products removed from toilets due to safety risks
seen at 16:30, 31 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The enquirer has been told that they cannot have any cleaning products or air fresheners in the toilets. This followed an incident where a member of staff had attempted suicide using the cleaning products, and...

Experts set to tackle child sexual exploitation
seen at 16:30, 31 January in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
Threatened and harassed
seen at 16:30, 31 January in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
Police service strength, England and Wales - 30 September 2012
seen at 14:30, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on police strength for the 43 police forces of England and Wales and for the British Transport Police.
Statistics: HR strategy civilian continuous attitude surveys
seen at 14:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2012 survey

HR strategy civilian continuous attitude surveys from 2001 can be found in the National Archives.

Guidance: JSP 886: volume 07: supportability engineering
seen at 14:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated part 8.03a

Volume 7 (supportability engineering) Policy and process for the application of supportability engineering and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS).

Guidance: JSP 886: version and legacy records
seen at 14:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version record

Introduction to JSP 886: the defence logistics support chain manual, including a list of additions and amendments.

Correspondence: Low carbon fuels newsletter
seen at 14:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest newsletter added.

Regular bulletin to keep biofuel stakeholders up-to-date.

2012 November 2012 (PDF, 32KB) Including the approval of a new voluntary scheme recognised by the...
Statistics: Public attitudes tracking survey: Wave 3 - table of findings
seen at 14:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

The Department of Energy & Climate Change has set up a tracking survey to understand and monitor public attitudes to the Department’s main business priorities. This note presents headline findings from the...

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA)
seen at 14:30, 31 January in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
STFC are hosting a workshop on The Square Kilometre Array to discuss current developments and future R&D needs in the key areas of SKA.
Society of Chief Librarians announces new ‘universal offers’ for public libraries to be rolled out nationally
seen at 14:30, 31 January in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Society of Chief Librarians announces new ‘universal offers’ for public libraries to be rolled out nationally
Win tickets to the British Lionhearts next home fixture in London
seen at 14:30, 31 January in UK Sport (Our copy).
UK Sport is offering you the opportunity to win tickets for the British Lionhearts next home fixture on Thursday 7 February
New approach to expert evidence in family proceedings
seen at 14:30, 31 January in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Judicial Office news release
Transparency data: Government procurement card spend over £500: July 2012
seen at 11:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part of the Government’s commitment...

Research and analysis: Public attitudes tracking survey: Wave 2 - questionnaire
seen at 11:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

The Department of Energy & Climate Change has set up a tracking survey to understand and monitor public attitudes to the Department’s main business priorities. The survey runs four times a year, with one ...

Transparency data: Government procurement card spend over £500: August 2012
seen at 11:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part of the Government’s commitment...

Transparency data: Government procurement card spend over £500: September 2012
seen at 11:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part of the Government’s commitment...

Transparency data: Government procurement card spend over £500: November 2012
seen at 11:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part of the Government’s commitment...

Transparency data: Government procurement card spend over £500: October 2012
seen at 11:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part of the Government’s commitment...

Transparency data: Government procurement card spend over £500: May 2012
seen at 11:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary changed.

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part...

Health & Safety Newsletter – latest issue available online
seen at 11:30, 31 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Subscribe today and receive free notifications when new Newsletter editions are published. This edition: drama on the cobbles of Coronation Street, vomiting Larry makes a big splash, plus why life is now a bit...

Tighter rules introduced on expert evidence in family cases
seen at 11:30, 31 January in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Judicial Office news release
Transparency data: DCLG staff survey: 2012
seen at 10:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Communities and Local Government took part in the fourth annual Civil Service-wide survey of our staff’s attitudes and experiences of working in the department and across the Civil Service ...

Transparency data: Planning Inspectorate staff survey: 2012
seen at 10:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

In October 2012, the Planning Inspectorate took part in the fourth annual Civil Service People Survey.

The online survey was sent to all Planning Inspectorate staff and achieved a response rate of 88%.

Statistical data set: Oil and petroleum products: monthly statistics
seen at 10:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

Table last updated 31 January 2013.

Monthly: Typical/average annual retail prices of petroleum products and a crude oil price index (...
Statistical data set: Oil and petroleum products: annual statistics
seen at 10:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

Table last updated 31 January 2013.

Annual prices: Typical retail prices of petroleum products 1970 to 2010 (QEP 4.1.3)

...

Statistical data set: Comparisons of industrial and domestic energy prices: monthly figures
seen at 10:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

DECC publishes comparisons of industrial and domestic energy prices by consumer size against other EU and G7 countries, using data from both Eurostat and the International...

Form: Firefighters' pension scheme: medical appeals forms
seen at 10:30, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Forms 1, 2, 4 and 5: year updated in the footer. Form 3: wording changed slightly in the third bullet point of the text under the Board of Medical Referees.

Forms relating to medical appeals for...

Buy tickets now for family history event at the Bloomsbury Institute
seen at 10:30, 31 January in News – The National Archives (Our copy).
In association with The National Archives, the Bloomsbury Institute presents an evening of advice and discussion on researching your family tree.
New edition of The Reshaping of British Railways published
seen at 10:30, 31 January in News – The National Archives (Our copy).
For the first time, The Reshaping of British Railways by Dr Richard Beeching (report originally published in 1963) is available in its entirety, complete with the original tables and maps of routes deemed...
Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation - 2012: Indicator Analysis
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The official measure of deprivation in small areas in Wales. It is a relative measure of concentrations of deprivation at the small area level.
Housing Demolitions and Hazards in Wales - 2011-12
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents data on dwellings demolished and hazards found.
Seafarer Statistics - 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Annual report presenting information regarding the numbers, age profiles and qualification distributions of UK Seafarers.
Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey - 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Total amount of vacant and derelict land in Scotland and land reclaimed for new uses since the previous survey.
Farm Income Estimates - 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Aggregate Total Income From Farming (TIFF) estimates including values for Inputs, Outputs, Grants and Subsidies. Average Farm Business Income estimates by farm type.
Region and Country Profiles - Key Statistics - January 2013
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Region and Country Profiles provides a source of essential statistics for the regions of England and the constituent countries of the UK (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). The tables provide a wide range of...
Monthly Births and Deaths (Northern Ireland) - December 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of births and deaths registered each month.
Experience of Crime: Findings from the Northern Ireland Crime Survey - 2011/12
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Findings from the Northern Ireland Crime Survey focusing on crime victimisation and prevalence rates in both Northern Ireland and England & Wales.
Police service strength, England and Wales - 30 September 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on police strength for the 43 police forces of England and Wales and for the British Transport Police.
Alcohol Duties Statistical Bulletin - November 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on clearances of alcohol products and duty receipts for the UK.
Personal Social Services: Expenditure and Unit Costs, England - Final 2011/12
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains Personal Social Services current expenditure (gross expenditure; net expenditure; income from sales, fees and charges) data reported by councils in England.
Farm Business Income - by type of farm in England, 2012/13 Provisional Estimate
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents income figures based on results from the Farm Business Survey.
Milk Prices And Composition Of Milk - December 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides statistics on the average farm gate milk prices and the average butterfat and protein content of milk produced in the UK.
Monthly Energy Statistics - January 2013 - November 2012 data
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides statistics on energy prices and monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy for the UK.
Military Search and Rescue Statistics - 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Military search and rescue statistics.
Planning Applications, England - July to September 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Information on planning applications and decisions provided at national, regional and local authority level.
Post-16 Education: Learner Participation and Outcomes in England - Winter 2013
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release has been renamed "Further Education and Skills: Learner Participation, Outcomes and Level of Highest Qualification Held" to reflect that the content of the main report now focusses on Audit (19+) learners...
Further Education and Skills: Learner Participation, Outcomes and Level of Highest Qualification Held - Winter 2013
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Previously published under the name "Post-16 Education", this Statistical First Release covers further education and skills, showing learner participation, outcomes and the level of the highest qualification held...
Provisional Agricultural Income News Release (Northern Ireland) - 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provisional agricultural incomes figures.
June Agricultural and Horticultural Survey - Statistical Report, NI - 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Detailed analyses of the results of the Northern Ireland June Agricultural and Horticultural survey. This includes time series data and geographical disaggregation.
Businesses: Business Mentors (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise (Michael Fallon) has today made the following Statement.

I am pleased to inform the House that the drive to recruit volunteer...

Business Mentors (Michael Fallon)
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that the drive to recruit volunteer mentors to help and support businesses looking to start, grow and prosper through the Get Mentoring project has now hit its target of 15,000...

Ecofin (Greg Clark, Minister of State (Decentralisation), Communities and Local Government)
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held in Brussels on 22 January 2013. Ministers discussed the following items:

Current legislative proposals

The presidency updated Ministers...

Local Government Finance (Eric Pickles, Secretary of State, Communities and Local Government)
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Local government has been at the forefront of the coalition Government’s transparency agenda, opening up the books, its spending and its meetings to public scrutiny and ensuring councils are fully accountable...

Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council (David Lidington, Minister of State (Europe and NATO), Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs will attend the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on 31 January, and I will attend the General Affairs Council (GAC) on 4 February ...

Direct Entry to the Police (Damian Green, Minister of State (Immigration), Home Office)
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 27 March 2012 I issued a written statement to the House on the Government’s response to Tom Winsor’s final report of his review of remuneration and conditions of service for police officers and...

Immigration Rules (Mark Harper, Parliamentary Secretary (Political and Constitutional Reform), Cabinet Office)
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a statement of changes in the immigration rules that will bring about urgent changes to tackle abuse in the entrepreneur migration route...

Cycling Infrastructure Funding (Norman Baker, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Regional and Local Transport), Transport)
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce today details of a major investment of over £62 million in cycling in England.

This funding is part of the overall £107 million the Government announced during 2012 for...

FOI release: Freedom of Information response about article 7a of the Fuel Quality Directive
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

This Freedom of Information response concerns correspondence and meetings between ministers, senior civil servants and stakeholders about Article 7a of the Fuel Quality Directive.

Statistics - national statistics: Seafarer statistics: 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

This statistical release provides estimates for the number of UK seafarers active at sea, including demographic analysis. The release covers some statistics on non-UK seafarers who are qualified to work on UK...

Corporate report: Department for Transport staff survey 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Results of the Autumn 2012 staff survey for the Department for Transport (centre) and for the Department for Transport including its executive agencies.

Related documents Department for Transport staff...
Guidance: Department for Transport compliance with the Equality Duty update 2013
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

The Equality Act 2010 contained a new integrated public sector Equality Duty, which came into force on 5 April 2011.

The duty brings together the original duties on race, gender and disability and extends...

Independent report: Supplement to the Brown review of the rail franchising programme
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

When the Secretary of State for Transport published ‘The Brown review of the rail franchising programme’ on 10 January 2013 he committed to publish paragraphs 8.13 to 8.20, which were redacted from that...

Open consultation: Railways Act 1993 section 26 policy statement
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

This consultation gives the industry an opportunity to comment on a revised statement of policy on the exercise of the Secretary of State’s power under section 26(1) of the Railways Act 1993 (as amended...

Statistics - national statistics: Planning applications in England: July to September 2012
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

The latest national statistics on planning applications were released under the auspices of the UK Statistics Authority on 31 January 2013.

In the period July to September 2012 authorities undertaking...

Statistics: Total energy: section 1, Energy Trends
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest tables published.

Total energy: section 1, Energy Trends

Statistical data set: Live tables on planning application statistics
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Live tables 120-150 updated.

Table P120: district planning authorities - planning applications received and decided

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 29.5KB

Statistics: Solid fuels and derived gases: section 2, Energy Trends
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest tables published.

Solid fuels and derived gases: section 2, Energy Trends

Statistics: Oil and oil products: section 3, Energy Trends
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest tables published.

Oil and oil products: section 3, Energy Trends

Statistics: Gas: section 4, Energy Trends
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New tables published.

Gas: section 4, Energy Trends

Statistics: Electricity: section 5, Energy Trends
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest tables published.

Electricity: section 5, Energy Trends

Statistics: Renewables: section 6, Energy Trends
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest tables published.

Renewables: section 6, Energy Trends

Statistical data set: Weather section 7: Energy Trends
seen at 09:33, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest tables published.

Tables last updated 31 January 2013.

Average temperatures and deviations from the long term mean (ET 7.1)

MS Excel...

Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation - 2012: Indicator Analysis
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The official measure of deprivation in small areas in Wales. It is a relative measure of concentrations of deprivation at the small area level.
Housing Demolitions and Hazards in Wales - 2011-12
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents data on dwellings demolished and hazards found.
Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey - 2012
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Total amount of vacant and derelict land in Scotland and land reclaimed for new uses since the previous survey.
Farm Income Estimates - 2012
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Aggregate Total Income From Farming (TIFF) estimates including values for Inputs, Outputs, Grants and Subsidies. Average Farm Business Income estimates by farm type.
Region and Country Profiles - Key Statistics - January 2013
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Region and Country Profiles provides a source of essential statistics for the regions of England and the constituent countries of the UK (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). The tables provide a wide range of...
Monthly Births and Deaths (Northern Ireland) - December 2012
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of births and deaths registered each month.
Experience of Crime: Findings from the Northern Ireland Crime Survey - 2011/12
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Findings from the Northern Ireland Crime Survey focusing on crime victimisation and prevalence rates in both Northern Ireland and England & Wales.
Police service strength, England and Wales - 30 September 2012
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on police strength for the 43 police forces of England and Wales and for the British Transport Police.
Alcohol Duties Statistical Bulletin - November 2012
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on clearances of alcohol products and duty receipts for the UK.
Personal Social Services: Expenditure and Unit Costs, England - Final 2011/12
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains Personal Social Services current expenditure (gross expenditure; net expenditure; income from sales, fees and charges) data reported by councils in England.
Farm Business Income - by type of farm in England, 2012/13 Provisional Estimate
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents income figures based on results from the Farm Business Survey.
Milk Prices And Composition Of Milk - December 2012
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides statistics on the average farm gate milk prices and the average butterfat and protein content of milk produced in the UK.
Monthly Energy Statistics - January 2013 - November 2012 data
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides statistics on energy prices and monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy for the UK.
Military Search and Rescue Statistics - 2012
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Military search and rescue statistics.
Planning Applications, England - July to September 2012
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Information on planning applications and decisions provided at national, regional and local authority level.
Post-16 Education: Learner Participation and Outcomes in England - Winter 2013
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release has been renamed "Further Education and Skills: Learner Participation, Outcomes and Level of Highest Qualification Held" to reflect that the content of the main report now focusses on Audit (19+) learners...
Further Education and Skills: Learner Participation, Outcomes and Level of Highest Qualification Held - Winter 2013
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Previously published under the name "Post-16 Education", this Statistical First Release covers further education and skills, showing learner participation, outcomes and the level of the highest qualification held...
Provisional Agricultural Income News Release (Northern Ireland) - 2012
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provisional agricultural incomes figures.
June Agricultural and Horticultural Survey - Statistical Report, NI - 2012
seen at 02:32, 31 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Detailed analyses of the results of the Northern Ireland June Agricultural and Horticultural survey. This includes time series data and geographical disaggregation.

30 January 2013

Visas for Chinese nationals: the facts
seen at 22:30, 30 January in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Key facts and informations on visa services provide to Chinese nationals by the UK government
150th anniversary of London Underground
seen at 20:30, 30 January in (Our copy).
150th anniversary of London Underground
David Cameron visits Algeria
seen at 18:31, 30 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron has made the first visit by a serving Prime Minister to Algeria post-independence, as part of efforts to lead a co-ordinated international response to the evolving threat from Al-...

Guidance: How Green Deal finance could work in practice
seen at 18:31, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Homes are different, and the way people use homes is different. So these examples are only a rough guide, and assume for simplicity that the householder is a typical energy user for the kind of property described...

Corporate report: DECC Equality Information 2013
seen at 18:31, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Under the Public Sector Equality Duty (the Equality Duty), part of the Equality Act 2010, the Department of Energy and Climate Change has a specific duty to publish relevant proportionate information to demonstrate...

Guidance: How savings figures are calculated under the Green Deal's Golden Rule
seen at 18:31, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Following a careful assessment of the property, potential energy savings are calculated using RdSAP (the “Reduced data-input Standard Assessment Procedure”). This is how Energy Performance Certificates (which...

Offshore health and safety law
seen at 18:30, 30 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Comprehensive list of legislation regulating the oil and gas industry, including guidance on laws to commence from April 2013.

Oxygen use in the workplace: Fire and explosion hazards
seen at 18:30, 30 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This new leaflet provides guidance for anyone using oxygen gas cylinders in the workplace. It describes the hazards from using oxygen and the precautions to take when using oxygen equipment. If you are an employer...

Important update for users and suppliers of legionella control water treatment systems that use copper
seen at 18:30, 30 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Legionella frequently asked questions – latest status of the application to the EC for an essential use derogation.

Proposals on how people join the police force launched
seen at 18:30, 30 January in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Currently all recruits to the police force have to start at the lowest rank and work their way up
Overseas students who want to study in UK on the rise
seen at 18:30, 30 January in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Latest UCAS figures show the number of international students applying to study in UK is rising.
R -v- Tony McCluskie
seen at 18:30, 30 January in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Sentencing remarks of Mr Justice Fulford
Statistical data set: Building materials and components statistics: December 2012
seen at 16:30, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Files replaced with corrected versions and a correction notice published.

Presents information on selected building materials, including monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete...

Correspondence: desider 2012
seen at 16:30, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new issue

desider is the monthly corporate magazine for Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). It is aimed at readers across , the wider MOD and armed forces and industry and covers stories...

Refurbishment firm fined for exposing workers to fall risk
seen at 16:30, 30 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Willenhall refurbishment and shop fitting company has been fined for safety failings after instructing two employees to work at height without any protective measures or relevant roofwork training.

UK doubles funding for Syria crisis
seen at 14:31, 30 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The UK has more than doubled its funding to the Syrian refugee crisis, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced.

Speaking from an emergency conference in Kuwait, Ms Greening warned...

LifeLine Community projects wins Big Society Award
seen at 14:31, 30 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

LifeLine Community Projects is the latest winner of a Prime Minister’s Big Society Award for its work with local volunteers in Barking and Dagenham, transforming lives and sparking community change.

LifeLine...

Research and analysis: Can trade improve food security?
seen at 14:30, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

This paper explores why food security matters, how trade can contribute to food security, and how governments can help trade achieve its potential to increase food security.

It concludes that both domestic...

Transparency data: Driving Standards Agency staff survey results 2012
seen at 14:30, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

The 2012 People Survey is the fourth annual Civil Service-wide survey of our staff’s attitudes and experiences of work.

The 2012 survey was carried out from 1 October to 31 October, over 297,000 people...

Guidance: Localising support for Council Tax: transitional grant scheme
seen at 14:30, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'claiming the transitional grant' document.

The Department for Communities and Local Government is making available an additional £100 million for one year to support those local...

UCAS January deadline applications for 2013 entry: comment from OFFA
seen at 14:30, 30 January in OFFA (Our copy).

Commenting on today’s publication of UCAS application figures for university courses starting in autumn 2013, Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education, said:

“These figures...

Visit to 4th Battalion The Rifles
seen at 14:30, 30 January in (Our copy).
Visit to 4th Battalion, The Rifles
Last chance to apply to Connect 10 to win artist and cash prize
seen at 14:30, 30 January in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Last chance to apply to Connect 10 to win artist and cash prize
MHRA to remove supplements containing methylhexaneamine from market
seen at 14:30, 30 January in News (Our copy).
The MHRA has ruled that products containing methylhexaneamine need to be removed from the UK market.
Sport-in-brief- your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 14:30, 30 January in UK Sport (Our copy).
This week's update includes news and results from Badminton, Boxing, Powerlifting, Rowing, Skiing and Wheelchair Tennis
Health & Safety Newsletter – Latest issue available online
seen at 14:30, 30 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Subscribe today and receive free notifications when new Newsletter editions are published. This edition: drama on the cobbles of Coronation Street, vomiting Larry makes a big splash, plus why life a now a bit...

Senior British rabbi filmed telling alleged child abuse victim not to go to the police
seen at 14:30, 30 January in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
Sponsored by Four held in girl sex abuse probe
seen at 14:30, 30 January in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
Parenting News: Ella Henderson and Disney Characters Take Part in Safer Internet Day
seen at 14:30, 30 January in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
Oxford exploitation trial: Girl 'burned with cigarettes'
seen at 14:30, 30 January in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
Guidance: Linking Places Fund tranche 2
seen at 11:30, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

On 30 January 2013 the department announced a boost of £15 million to the Community Linking Places Fund giving a total fund of £30 million for sustainable travel projects across the country...

Promotional material: CRC scheme case studies: providers
seen at 11:30, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Find out how providers are helping businesses and organisations meet their obligations under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme.

You can also read case studies on participants of the scheme.

HSE Newsletter January 2013 (Issue 34)
seen at 11:30, 30 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

In this issue:

Drama on the cobbles – Millions see the silent killer attack Coronation Street’s Fiz. Vomiting Larry -Vomiting Larry goes viral and makes a big splash around the world. Small businesses...
Chairman's New Year Message
seen at 11:30, 30 January in TPAS News (Our copy).

2013 marks a significant milestone for TPAS as we mark our 30th anniversary year.  I would like to thank our current and previous generations of volunteers for generously donating their time and skills...

Transparency data: UK Trade & Investment administration spend 2012 to 2013
seen at 10:31, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

FOI release: Government procurement cards and credit cards
seen at 10:31, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information response about government procurement cards and credit cards, the amount spent using them and the number that are currently in circulation.

FOI release: Freedom of information response about mobility scooters and rail franchises
seen at 10:31, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

This Freedom of Information response concerns the use of mobility scooters on trains in the UK.

FOI release: Properties currently owned or rented by the Department for Transport
seen at 10:31, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information response about properties currently owned or rented by the Department for Transport, including the cost of the properties and details of their use.

Chairman's New Year Message
seen at 10:30, 30 January in TPAS News (Our copy).

2013 marks a significant milestone for TPAS as we mark our 30th anniversary year.  I would like to thank our current and previous generations of volunteers for generously donating their time and skills...

Ambulance Services in Wales - December 2012
seen at 09:31, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
School Statistics by Assembly Constituency - 2012
seen at 09:31, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents statistics on a variety of school and attainment indicators split by Assembly constituencies and regions as at the 2007 Assembly elections.
2011 Census - Welsh Language Data for Small Areas
seen at 09:31, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Results for Wales from the 2011 Census.
2011 Census - Key Statistics and Quick Statistics for Wards and Output Areas in England and Wales
seen at 09:31, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
2011 Census - Key Statistics and Quick Statistics for Parishes and Parliamentary Constituencies in England and Wales
seen at 09:31, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
2011 Census - Key Statistics and Quick Statistics for Electoral Divisions and Output Areas in Wales
seen at 09:31, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
Census 2011 - Key Statistics for Wards and Small Areas for Northern Ireland
seen at 09:31, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release comprises Key Statistics for a range of different geographical breakdowns of Northern Ireland including Assembly Areas (AAs), Electoral Wards, Super Output Areas (SOAs) and Small Areas (SAs).
National Parks (Lord de Mauley, Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 09:30, 30 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Natural Environment and Fisheries (Richard Benyon) has today made the following Statement.

Today I am announcing a public inquiry to hear...

Revocation of the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Strategy (Eric Pickles, Secretary of State, Communities and Local Government)
seen at 09:30, 30 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today laid in Parliament an order to revoke the last Administration’s regional strategy for Yorkshire and Humber. This follows an assessment as outlined in the written ministerial statement of 25...

War Pension Scheme Uprating 2013 (Mark Francois, Government Whip, House of Commons)
seen at 09:30, 30 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The new rates of war pensions and allowances proposed from April 2013 are set out in the tables

below. The annual uprating of war pensions and allowances for 2013 will take place from the week beginning...

Early Education and Childcare (Elizabeth Truss)
seen at 09:30, 30 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing a report “More great childcare” which sets out this Government’s plans for improving quality in early education and child care. The report also incorporates the Government...

Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks (Richard Benyon, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Natural Environment and Fisheries), Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 09:30, 30 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing a public inquiry to hear representations to

the variation orders to extend the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks, including objections from six local authorities.

Statistics: English business survey statistical release: November 2012
seen at 09:30, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Provides background information about the English business survey (EBS), summary tables of the survey results and an explanation of how to interpret the data. This relates to the November 2012 data tables

Transparency data: English business survey data tables: November 2012
seen at 09:30, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Data tables of November 2012 data from the monthly English business survey (EBS).

Relates to the November 2012 statistical release.

See also the:

user guide for reading the tables...
2011 Census: Quick Statistics for England and Wales, March 2011
seen at 09:30, 30 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This bulletin, 2011 Census Quick Statistics for England and Wales, supplements the release of the Key Statistics for England and Wales in December 2012 and presents more of the defining characteristics of the population...
Cyfrifiad 2011: Ystadegau Cyflym ar gyfer Cymru, Mawrth 2011
seen at 09:30, 30 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Mae'r bwletin hwn, sef Ystadegau Cyflym Cyfrifiad 2011 ar gyfer Cymru, yn ategu Ystadegau Allweddol Cymru a gyhoeddwyd ym mis Rhagfyr 2012 ac yn cyflwyno rhagor o nodweddion diffiniol y boblogaeth, pwy ydym ni, ...
2011 Census: Quick Statistics for Wales, March 2011
seen at 09:30, 30 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This bulletin, 2011 Census Quick Statistics for Wales, supplements the release of the Key Statistics for Wales in December 2012 and presents more of the defining characteristics of the population, who we are, how...
Census results reveal more about the way we live and work in England & Wales
seen at 09:30, 30 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Press release, 2.2 England & Wales
Ambulance Services in Wales - December 2012
seen at 02:30, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
School Statistics by Assembly Constituency - 2012
seen at 02:30, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents statistics on a variety of school and attainment indicators split by Assembly constituencies and regions as at the 2007 Assembly elections.
2011 Census - Welsh Language Data for Small Areas
seen at 02:30, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Results for Wales from the 2011 Census.
2011 Census - Key Statistics and Quick Statistics for Wards and Output Areas in England and Wales
seen at 02:30, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
2011 Census - Key Statistics and Quick Statistics for Parishes and Parliamentary Constituencies in England and Wales
seen at 02:30, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
2011 Census - Key Statistics and Quick Statistics for Electoral Divisions and Output Areas in Wales
seen at 02:30, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
Census 2011 - Key Statistics for Wards and Small Areas for Northern Ireland
seen at 02:30, 30 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release comprises Key Statistics for a range of different geographical breakdowns of Northern Ireland including Assembly Areas (AAs), Electoral Wards, Super Output Areas (SOAs) and Small Areas (SAs).

29 January 2013

Transparency data: Capital for Enterprise Ltd: government procurement card spend over £500 for 2012 to 2013
seen at 18:30, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include December 2012 data

Financial data on Capital for Enterprise Ltd (CfEL) items of government procurement card expenditure over £500 from April to December 2012.

Case 110 – Safety glasses required for contracts manager not involved in construction work
seen at 18:30, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The enquirer is a Contracts Manager, who attends construction sites but does not get involved in day to day site operations. He is being advised that he must either provide himself, or his company provide him...

Case 111 – Bubble machine banned from child’s birthday party due to H&S
seen at 18:30, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The enquirer was informed that they could not have a bubble machine at their child’s 6th birthday party due to Health & Safety reasons.

Case 112 – Purchase of three packs of paracetamol refused at supermarket
seen at 18:30, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The enquirer picked up three packs of 16 tablets in a supermarket and was then refused the purchase at the check-out and told “it’s because of health & safety”. Upon questioning what the...

Companies fined £320,000 following death of contractor
seen at 18:30, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Steel manufacturer Tata Steel and a specialist contractor have been fined a total of £320,000 for safety failings after a worker was killed by a falling metal bar in Redcar.

Buy tickets now for Tracing Your Family History event at Bloomsbury
seen at 18:30, 29 January in News – The National Archives (Our copy).
In association with The National Archives, the Bloomsbury Institute presents an evening of advice and discussion on researching your family tree.
Research and analysis: Quality assurance assessor’s report: Eaga Partnership Warm Front
seen at 16:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

WYG in its role as the Scheme’s independent QAC, has carried out a further review of Eaga, relative to their role as Scheme Manager for the current DECC Warm Front Scheme.

Research and analysis: 32. Severn tidal power: Resources and waste topic report for the strategic environmental assessment (SEA)
seen at 16:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This topic paper was prepared by Parsons Brinckerhoff Ltd to inform the Severn tidal power strategic environmental assessment (SEA).

Research and analysis: Smart for all: understanding consumer vulnerability during the experience of smart meter installation
seen at 16:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

National Energy Action (NEA) and Consumer Focus are concerned that some consumers in vulnerable positions may not be able to access all of the advantages that smart metering offers. In conjunction with DECC, ...

Statistics: Council Taxbase 2011 in England
seen at 16:30, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Due to minor revisions 'Council Taxbase local authority-level data 2011' spreadsheet has been replaced.

Details of the local authority Council Taxbase 2011 England were announced on 16 November...

Statistics: Council Taxbase 2012 in England
seen at 16:30, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Due to minor revisions 'Council Taxbase local authority-level data 2012' spreadsheet has been replaced.

The latest statistics release includes data from 2008 to 2012 updating the statistics ‘...

Research and analysis: 29: Severn tidal power: Physicochemical effects theme paper for the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
seen at 16:30, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This theme paper:

identifies any interactions or inconsistencies between topics within this theme with regards to the assessment against SEA Objectives considers the measures envisaged to prevent, reduce...
BITC Seeing is Believing visit
seen at 16:30, 29 January in (Our copy).
Seeing is Believing visit and Report Back
Business Investment, Q4 2011 - Provisional Results
seen at 16:30, 29 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Business investment estimates are a short term indicator of capital expenditure by manufacturing and non-manufacturing businesses within the UK.
Index of Production, April 2012
seen at 16:30, 29 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Constant price seasonally adjusted indices and growth rates for Production and component industries for April 2012.
Research and analysis: UK aviation forecasts 2013
seen at 14:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This report presents the Department for Transport’s updated forecasts of air passengers and aviation carbon dioxide emissions to 2050. The primary purpose of these forecasts is to inform long-term strategic aviation...

Policy paper: The cost of troubled families
seen at 14:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected publication date.

This report considers the financial case for local authorities and other local agencies to invest in effective services for troubled families, in order to make savings...

Consultation outcome: Strategic environmental assessment about revoking the Yorkshire and the Humber regional strategy: environmental report
seen at 14:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added consultation response (post-adoption statement).

This environmental report is a consultation document on the likely significant environmental effects of revoking the Yorkshire and Humber ...

Open consultation: Development plans for the Lyneham site consultation
seen at 14:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the DTTC planning update presentation to the Royal Wootton Basset and Cricklade Area Board on the 23rd January 2013 document

The Defence Technical Training Change Programme (DTTCP) represents...

New UK research offers breakthrough in understanding the electronic properties of super-material graphene
seen at 14:30, 29 January in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Research on the electronic properties of the super-material graphene could bring us one step closer to taking it from the laboratory to developing it for use in commercial products.
Latest Station Plans Unveiled
seen at 14:30, 29 January in West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (Our copy).

Updated plans for the new and improved Northampton Railway Station have been officially revealed. At twice the size of the present station, the prominent, gateway building will offer more...

HTA to give evidence to Welsh Assembly
seen at 14:30, 29 January in Human Tissue Authority (Our copy).
Human Tissue Authority Chief Executive to give evidence on the Human Transplantation (Wales) Bill.
R (on the application of) T -v- Chief Constable of Greater Manchester and others
seen at 14:30, 29 January in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) judgment
MQ5: Investment by Insurance Companies, Pension Funds and Trusts, Q3 2011
seen at 14:30, 29 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This release contains quarterly net investment data arising from financial transactions (investments) made by insurance companies, self-administered pension funds, investment trusts, unit trusts and property unit...
Business Investment, Q3 2011 Revised Results
seen at 14:30, 29 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Business investment estimates are a short term indicator of capital expenditure by manufacturing and non-manufacturing businesses within the UK.
MQ5: Investment by Insurance Companies, Pension Funds and Trusts, Q4 2011
seen at 14:30, 29 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This release contains quarterly net investment data arising from financial transactions (investments) made by insurance companies, self-administered pension funds, investment trusts, unit trusts and property unit...
Business Demography: Enterprise Births and Deaths in Wales - 2011
seen at 11:30, 29 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Bulletin presents data on enterprise births, deaths and survival rates. Includes data for Wales and local authorities within Wales.
R (on the application of) T -v- Chief Constable of Greater Manchester and others
seen at 11:30, 29 January in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Statistical data set: Weekly fuel prices
seen at 10:30, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

DECC publishes weekly, monthly and annual prices for petroleum products including road fuels and fuels used for home heating.

Table updated each Tuesday at 9.30 ...

Latest e-bulletin newsletter now available
seen at 10:30, 29 January in Gambling Commission - Latest news (Our copy).
The Gambling Commission publishes a fortnightly newsletter (e-bulletin) containing latest news, notifications of approaching consultation deadlines; and publication announcements.
Case 108 – Footballs banned from school playgrounds
seen at 10:30, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A letter sent to the parents of children at a primary school stated that for health and safety reasons football will no longer be allowed on the infant playground at break and lunchtimes due to restricted space...

Case 109 – Council using plastic bags to wrap refuse
seen at 10:30, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Brighton and Hove council use thousands of plastic bags to wrap refuse that is then thrown into skips because they say health and safety say all refuse has to be in plastic bags.

HSE responds to Northampton Chronicle & Echo article, “Organiser explains reasons behind Northampton Beer Festival cancellation”
seen at 10:30, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Rosi Edwards, HSE’s regional director for the Midlands, responds to the Northampton Chronicle & Echo’s comments that health and safety issues were of the reasons for the Northampton Beer Festival...