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16 January 2013

Valley in planning 'spotlight' for second time
seen at 20:31, 16 January in National Parks News (Our copy).
A second attempt is being made to ‘launch' a pioneering valley planning project after the initial meeting was postponed when large areas of the Ullswater valley were cut-off after days of torrential rain flooded...
Review prompts bank change for National Park
seen at 20:31, 16 January in National Parks News (Our copy).
Local branch closure of a high street bank was one of the factors prompting Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority to review their banking arrangements in December.
Volunteers unearth watermill at least 500 years old
seen at 20:31, 16 January in National Parks News (Our copy).
Volunteers unearth watermill at least 500 years old.
National park needs more young conservationists
seen at 20:31, 16 January in National Parks News (Our copy).
Teenagers have an exciting chance this weekend to join a Lake District conservation scheme and sample the work of national park rangers helping to look after footpaths in one of the busiest walking areas in the ...
Award marks another Lake District 'first'
seen at 20:31, 16 January in National Parks News (Our copy).
Britain's iconic Lake District has become the world's first national park to be designated a Fairtrade zone.
Campaigns Manager Vacancy
seen at 20:31, 16 January in National Parks News (Our copy).
Weâ€TMre looking for a Campaigns Manager to manage, plan and deliver key audience targeted campaigns, as well as co-ordinate our marketing and public relations strategies.
Log on to benefits of high-speed broadband at Ashbourne community event
seen at 20:31, 16 January in National Parks News (Our copy).
Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to an open evening in Ashbourne on Wednesday January 30 to find out how high speed broadband could benefit them.
BBC Countryfile comes to Exmoor
seen at 20:31, 16 January in National Parks News (Our copy).
Stories from Exmoor National Park will feature on the BBC's Countryfile programme this coming weekend (Sunday 20 January) following the team's recent visit to the area.
National Park Authority puts Haltwhistle at the Centre of the Universe
seen at 20:31, 16 January in National Parks News (Our copy).
Home Park Live! Visiting Living In Looking After Understanding Home > Park Live! > News 16 January 2013 National Park Authority puts Haltwhistle at the Centre of the Universe Northumberland National Park ...
Young Northumberland recruits The Voice
seen at 20:31, 16 January in National Parks News (Our copy).
Home Park Live! Visiting Living In Looking After Understanding Home > Park Live! > News 16 January 2013 Young Northumberland recruits The Voice Young Northumbrian Frances Johnson, from a farm near Cambo, ...
Home buyers and sellers guide to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
seen at 18:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet is now out of date. You can view a copy of it on the National Archives.

See our policy page for up-to-date information on the energy efficiency of buildings.

Air-conditioning inspections for buildings
seen at 18:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to help anyone who manages or controls an air-conditioning system to understand:

how the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations (Certificates and Inspections (England and...
Energy Performance Certificates for similar dwellings owned by the same landlord
seen at 18:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

This booklet is now out of date. You can view a copy of it on the National Archives.

Current guidance can be found in Energy Performance Certificates for the construction, sale and let of dwellings...

Energy Performance Certificates and new homes: a builder's guide
seen at 18:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

This booklet is now out of date. You can view a copy of it on the National Archives.

See our policy page for up-to-date information on the energy efficiency of buildings.

Requirements for Energy Performance Certificates when marketing non-domestic properties for sale or let
seen at 18:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

This publication is now out of date. You can view a copy of it on the National Archives.

It has been superseded by guidance on Energy Performance Certificates for the construction, sale and ...

Energy Performance Certificates and non-dwellings: a guide for building owners, landlords and tenants
seen at 18:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

This booklet is now out of date. You can view a copy of it on the National Archives.

See our policy page for up-to-date information on the energy efficiency of buildings.

Energy Performance Certificates and renting homes: a tenant's guide
seen at 18:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

This booklet is now out of date. You can view a copy of it on the National Archives.

See our policy page for up-to-date information on the energy efficiency of buildings.

Energy Performance Certificates and renting homes: a landlord's guide
seen at 18:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

This booklet is now out of date. You can view a copy of it on the National Archives.

See our policy page for up-to-date information on the energy efficiency of buildings.

Display Energy Certificates and advisory reports for public buildings
seen at 18:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides an introduction to the regulations for Display Energy Certificates for buildings occupied by a public authority.

It replaces the previous version of the guidance, which is available...

Local weights and measures guidance for Energy Performance Certificates and air-conditioning inspections for buildings
seen at 18:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

The guidance is intended to help enforcement agencies to understand:

how the requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 and the Directive, on which these...
Recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: impact assessment
seen at 18:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is an EU measure designed to tackle climate change by reducing the amount of carbon produced by buildings. The requirements of the Directive were implemented on a...

B.Right.On Festival celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transexual History Month with poetry, art and culture
seen at 18:31, 16 January in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
B.Right.On Festival celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transexual History Month with poetry, art and culture
Artangel launches a £1 million fund for UK artists
seen at 18:31, 16 January in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Artangel launches a £1 million fund for UK artists
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 18:30, 16 January in UK Sport (Our copy).
This week's update includes news and results from Athletics, Boxing, Canoeing, Cycling, Fencing, Judo, Skiing and Snowboarding
Staffordshire firm prosecuted for guarding failure
seen at 18:30, 16 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Staffordshire company has been fined for safety failings after a worker sustained hand injuries and lost the tip of a finger using a poorly-guarded machine.

Mali
seen at 16:34, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Government’s support over Mali, the PMS said that the PM had also spoken to President Hollande over the weekend and discussed Mali. The Government was providing logistical support for the French...
Europe
seen at 16:34, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Questioned on the PM’s stance on Europe, the PMS said that the PM wanted to change the relationship and seek fresh consent. The PM had spoken to Chancellor Merkel and PM Rutte over the weekend and amongst other...
Press briefing morning 14 January 2013
seen at 16:34, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Wednesday 16 January 2013 ...
Safety Alerts 2013
seen at 16:33, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

Extant safety alerts issued in 2013.

Department for Transport regulated agents and in-flight suppliers
seen at 16:33, 16 January in Search (Our copy).
Contact number for all enquiries phone: 020 7944 6430 email: transec.cargo@dft.gsi.gov.uk Communication with in-flight supplies inspectors

Please send all non-urgent communication to inspectors on...

Neon lights up exploding stars
seen at 16:33, 16 January in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
A team of British nuclear astrophysicists has shed new light on the explosive stellar events known as novae.
Ask our Chief Executive Alan Davey a question in our next live chat on 24 January
seen at 16:32, 16 January in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Ask our Chief Executive Alan Davey a question in our next live chat on 24 January
Commission briefs London boroughs on tackling illegal poker
seen at 16:32, 16 January in Gambling Commission - Latest news (Our copy).
Helping local authorities to tackle illegal poker was the key aim of the Gambling Commission’s Local Authority Liaison Unit (LALU) event in London yesterday.
New partnership extends Paralympic legacy in Ethiopia
seen at 16:31, 16 January in UK Sport (Our copy).
The IIF and the CF-AI will initially oversee the formation of nine local sports clubs for young people with disabilities
Michelle Young -v- Scot Young
seen at 16:30, 16 January in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
High Court (Family Division) judgment
ECHR Ruling
seen at 14:40, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Setting out the PM’s stance on the ECHR ruling on Christians wearing crosses at work, the PMS said that the PM was delighted the principle had been upheld. It was the Government’s view that the law struck the right...
Police Pay
seen at 14:40, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the PM believed the cuts to police pay were reasonable, the PMS said that the PM fully supported the Home Secretary’s decision. original source.
Mali
seen at 14:40, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Questioned on the UK’s role in the intervention in Mali, the PMS said that it was logistical and not a combat role. On the issue of the EU training mission to Mali, it was under discussion by EU Foreign Ministers...
Boundaries
seen at 14:40, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Setting out the approach to the vote on Boundaries, the PMS said that the PM and DPM had agreed to set aside collective responsibility on this specific issue. The agreement had been made following consultation ...
Growth
seen at 14:40, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Environment Secretary had given a presentation about growth at Cabinet, the PMS said that each department had an important contribution to make to the growth agenda. The Environment Secretary gave...
Europe
seen at 14:40, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Questioned about the PM’s stance towards Europe and his upcoming speech, the PMS said that the speech had not been discussed at Cabinet. The DPM would be shown the speech before Friday. The PM believed that it ...
Press Briefing morning 15 January 2013
seen at 14:40, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Wednesday 16 January 2013 ...
Incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain - Data to October 2012
seen at 14:38, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority. NOTE: Due ...
Closure of Launceston driving test centre
seen at 14:38, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is to close the driving test centre at Launceston because the current occupancy agreement expires on 31 January 2013.

Suitable alternative premises within Launceston...

National minimum wage compliance and enforcement: report for 18 months to 30 September 2012
seen at 14:38, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

Reports on the national minimum wage for 18 months to 30 September 2012 . It includes case studies and covers:

working with others to achieve our vision raising the profile of National minimum wage enforcement...
MOD estate information
seen at 14:38, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

MOD estate Information produced by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

Building regulations Part P: electrical safety in dwellings
seen at 14:38, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

This final impact assessment sets out the proposed changes to Part P of the building regulations and provides an analysis of the associated costs and benefits.

The proposals aim to reduce the bureaucracy...

Elemental Force
seen at 14:37, 16 January in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Elemental Force
Elemental Force set to light up Nottingham Castle
seen at 14:37, 16 January in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Elemental Force set to light up Nottingham Castle
Dame Liz Forgan continues to make the case for arts and culture
seen at 14:37, 16 January in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Dame Liz Forgan continues to make the case for arts and culture
E-bulletin - Special published
seen at 14:37, 16 January in Gambling Commission - Latest news (Our copy).
DCMS publishes its response to the Select Committee report “The Gambling Act 2005: A bet worth taking?” and proposals for changes to maximum stake and prize limits for category B, C and D gaming machines.
Judith Hackitt’s ‘Risk Assessment’ – Another busy year ahead
seen at 14:34, 16 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

HSE Chair looks at what’s in store for health and safety in 2013

Government announces single-tier state pension
seen at 14:33, 16 January in TPAS News (Our copy).

The Government has published a white paper outlining some proposed changes to the state pension.

The paper, 'The single-tier pension: a simple foundation for saving' sets out details of the new state...

Three new non-executive directors join The Pensions Regulator
seen at 14:32, 16 January in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the appointment of three new non-executive directors to The Pensions Regulator.
LSB, Law Society and MoJ research into the supply of legal services by solicitors’ firm published today
seen at 14:31, 16 January in LSB (Our copy).
(16 January 2013) LSB, Law Society and MoJ research into the supply of legal services by solicitors’ firm published today
Monitoring Update
seen at 14:30, 16 January in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Update report on the ways that the Authority's monitoring recommendations are being taken forward
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) statistics
seen at 11:32, 16 January in Search (Our copy).
About these statistics

These operational statistics about Driver Certificate of Professional (CPC) modules and training have not been designated as an official statistic.

The statistics come from data...

Former Centenier sentenced for child sex crimes today
seen at 11:30, 16 January in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
Department for Education -v- The Information Commissioner and British Humanist Association
seen at 11:30, 16 January in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
First-Tier Tribunal General Regulatory Chamber (Information Rights) decision
Delivering a lasting legacy: Universities and colleges to capitalise on Olympic experience
seen at 10:32, 16 January in HEFCE news (Our copy).
Following the successful involvement of UK universities and colleges in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, HEFCE has commissioned Podium, the Further and Higher Education Unit for the Olympic Games to help...
Educational Maintenance Allowances Awarded in Wales - Update at end of December 2012
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents information on the number of Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) awarded to students aged 16, 17 and 18 in further education in Welsh schools and further education institutions.
Young People not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) - Year to 30 September 2012
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Bulletin summarises the available statistics on young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in Wales.
Poverty and Social Exclusion in the UK and EU - 2005-2011
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Compares the at-risk-of-poverty and social exclusion rates for the UK and EU between 2005 and 2011.
Incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain - Data to October 2012
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Council of Europe: UK Delegation (Lord Hill of Oareford, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Education)
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement.

The honourable Member for Hornchurch and Upminster (Angela Watkinson) has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom...

EU Justice and Home Affairs Opt-in Decision (Sajid Javid)
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have opted in to the European Commission’s proposals for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on insurance mediation (recast) (IMD 2) and proposal for a regulation of...

Local Authority Funds (Gregory Barker, Minister of State (Climate Change), Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 19 October 2012, DECC launched a competition for local authorities to bid for £40 million of funding to deliver projects to reduce fuel poverty, help kick-start green deal delivery and help consumers ...

Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (John Hayes, Minister of State (Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today making a statement to the House to let hon. Members know that I have asked the UK’s independent nuclear regulators, the Office for Nuclear Regulation and the Environment Agency, to conduct a ...

Police Officers and Staff (Remuneration and Conditions of Service) (Theresa May, Minister of State, Equalities Office)
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This statement is about police pay and conditions. It provides the Government’s response to the police arbitration tribunal’s findings on the recommendations in the final report of Tom Winsor’...

Appointment to the UK Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (David Cameron)
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The hon. Member for Hornchurch and Upminster (Dame Angela Watkinson) has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in place of the...

Budgeting Loans (Steve Webb, Minister of State (Pensions), Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 contains provisions for the abolition of the discretionary social fund scheme and the post of the social fund commissioner. The provisions about community care grants and crisis loans...

National Employment Savings Trust (Steve Webb, Minister of State (Pensions), Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Later today the Government will publish a response to the consultation document “National Employment Savings Trust (NEST): Proposals for amendments to the NEST Order”.

In addition, the Government...

Closure of Launceston Driving Test Centre
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is to close the driving test centre at Launceston because the current occupancy agreement expires on 31 January 2013.

Suitable alternative premises within Launceston...

Freedom of Information response about spend on legal services at the Department for Transport
seen at 09:31, 16 January in Search (Our copy).

This Freedom of Information response concerns departmental spend on legal services in the last 3 years.

Over one third of people in the UK cannot meet unexpected expenses
seen at 09:30, 16 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Points out the changes in poverty and exclusion statistics 2005-2011 during the recession
Educational Maintenance Allowances Awarded in Wales - Update at end of December 2012
seen at 02:32, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents information on the number of Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) awarded to students aged 16, 17 and 18 in further education in Welsh schools and further education institutions.
Young People not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) - Year to 30 September 2012
seen at 02:32, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Bulletin summarises the available statistics on young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in Wales.
Poverty and Social Exclusion in the UK and EU - 2005-2011
seen at 02:32, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Compares the at-risk-of-poverty and social exclusion rates for the UK and EU between 2005 and 2011.
Northern Ireland Construction Bulletin - 1st July to 30th September 2012
seen at 02:32, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Bulletin provides a measure of the value of construction output in Northern Ireland.
Incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain - Data to October 2012
seen at 02:32, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.