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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 Archives - 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...

Business Demography: Enterprise Births and Deaths in Wales - 2011
seen at 09:31, 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.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 18/01/2013
seen at 09:31, 29 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
Alcohol-related deaths in the United Kingdom - 2011
seen at 09:31, 29 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Alcohol-related deaths in the United Kingdom, England and Wales, and government office regions in England.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 28 January 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Code for Crown Prosecutors (Dominic Grieve)
seen at 09:31, 29 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, I am today depositing in the Libraries of both Houses an updated version of the Code for Crown Prosecutors. The code sets out how prosecutors...

High Speed Rail (Patrick McLoughlin, Chief Whip, House of Commons)
seen at 09:31, 29 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

High Speed 2 is the engine for growth that Britain needs to compete and succeed in the global economy. It will generate jobs, rebalance the economy and secure the country’s future prosperity.

In January...

Work Capability Assessment (Cancer Treatment) (Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:31, 29 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today we are implementing further changes to the Work Capability Assessment to improve the way in which it assesses the effect of cancer treatment.

Following extensive work with Professor Harrington, Macmillan...

Correction to Lords Written Answer (Earl Howe, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Quality), Health)
seen at 09:31, 29 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I regret that the Written Answer given to Lord Warner of Brockley on 23 January 2013, Official Report, col WA222-3, was incorrect.

The answer contained a typographic error in the table headers as the figures...

Statistical data set: Quarter 4 2012: ambient gamma radiation dose rates across the UK
seen at 09:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This data is received from fixed gamma radiation dose rate monitors and measures the ambient (or background) gamma radiation dose rate across the UK on an hourly basis.

Previous returns are available...

FOI release: Great Minster House meeting refreshments
seen at 09:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information request for costs of catering (including tea, coffee, biscuits and lunches) for meetings in the Department for Transport’s Great Minster House from January to November 2012.

FOI release: Total amount spent on new roads and road improvements
seen at 09:30, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This Freedom of Information response concerns the total amount spent on new roads and road improvements by the Department for Transport and highways authorities where the funding comes from central government...

Guidance: Crossrail Kensal Green order inspector's report
seen at 09:30, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This is the inspector’s report about the public inquiry into the Crossrail Kensal Green order. It contains recommendations that the order is made, and that planning permission is granted subject to conditions...

Correspondence: Crossrail Kensal Green order decision letter
seen at 09:30, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This letter gives details of the decision to authorise the temporary possession of land at the site of the former gas works at Kensal Green in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Related documents...
FOI release: Road safety campaigns
seen at 09:30, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information response about road safety campaigns and budgets at the Department for Transport.

Statistical data set: Oil and petroleum products: weekly statistics
seen at 09:30, 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 ...

Consultation outcome: Private actions in competition law: a consultation on options for reform
seen at 09:30, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response and final impact assessment published.

After analysing the results of the consultation on private actions in competition law, we have published the government response

UK hosts two-day London 2012 anti-doping event
seen at 09:30, 29 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.
Alcohol-related deaths in the United Kingdom, 2011
seen at 09:30, 29 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This annual bulletin presents alcohol-related death figures and age-standardised rates for the UK, England, Wales and regions of England for 2011. Country-level figures for Scotland and Northern Ireland are not ...
Men twice as likely as women to die from alcohol-related causes
seen at 09:30, 29 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This annual bulletin presents alcohol-related death figures and age-standardised rates for the UK, England, Wales and regions of England for 2011. Country-level figures for Scotland and Northern Ireland are not ...
Business Demography: Enterprise Births and Deaths in Wales - 2011
seen at 02:30, 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.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 18/01/2013
seen at 02:30, 29 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
Alcohol-related deaths in the United Kingdom - 2011
seen at 02:30, 29 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Alcohol-related deaths in the United Kingdom, England and Wales, and government office regions in England.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 28 January 2013
seen at 02:30, 29 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel