This statement explains how the BIS Labour Market Directorate policies adhere to the requirements of the Equalities Act 2010 , and how we also carry out research into equalities issues.
Our labour...
May 2013 update – Impact assessment on HSE’s consultation to simplify and clarify the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences (RIDDOR) is now available.
A submarine maintenance company has been fined after a labourer crushed his hand while working on a submarine refit project at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth.
The Chief Medical Officer provides the latest information and guidance in light of the 2 clusters of severe human cases of the novel coronavirus infection, which were reported in May 2013.
An analysis of how equalities considerations have informed the design and transition of Public Health England (PHE), and how equalities work can be embedded into the future work of PHE.
May 2013 update – Impact assessment for this consultation is now available.
May 2013 update – Impact assessment on HSE’s consultation to simplify and clarify the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences (RIDDOR) is now available.
Ahead of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, we launch our report on building global resilience through scientific innovation following our recent conference. This is part of our ongoing contribution...
Steven Newell, former Head of Technology at the Royal Academy of Music, was today sentenced for three counts contrary to section 1 of the Fraud Act 2006. He was jailed for two years and six months.
Asked about the level of spending cuts that had been achieved by departments so far, ahead of the Spending Review, the PMS said that government would set out its budget for 2015 to 2016 on 26 June, and that the...
Updated: Updated list of suppliers that have committed to the statement of priorities and expectations.
The Department for International Development’s (DFID) statement of priorities and expectations for...
Updated: Timetable updated for the year 2013 to 2014.
The Imagery Library for Intelligent Detection Systems (i-LIDS) evaluation timetable lists the evaluations of Video Analytics systems taking place in...
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Read the May 2013 edition of DBS News.
This month’s edition includes:
Note on the Update Service Umbrella Body Directory Using the GOV.UK search engine Our targets Countersignatory training...
Updated: New weekly bulletin added
Latest prison population figures for 2013.
Earlier editions
NERC and TSB launch the algal bioenergy roadmap in June with speakers from industry, academia and the public sector, plus the first SPARK awards, £5k grants to encourage researcher/SME collaborations.
NERC's marine renewables knowledge exchange experts will be at the All-Energy event in Aberdeen on 22-23 May, meeting potential business and policy partners across the sustainable technology sectors. Free to register...
Come and visit the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority stand at the Urdd Eisteddfod near Boncath during Whitsun half-term week, where you'll find a celebration of the coast's in
Popping out for a quick saunter around the block sounds easy to achieve, but if you have a mental or physical illness or disability even getting to the start of a walk can be a challenge.
Local entomologist and field cricket expert Mike Edwards will join South Downs National Park rangers at Lords Piece in West Sussex to tell the story of the field cricket. Down to just 100 individuals in the UK in...
A Burton-on-Trent tyre collection and recycling company has been fined after a teenage worker was seriously injured when he was hit by a falling stack of tyres.
View from the President's Chambers
Zoe Martin, Specialist Prosecutor in the CPS Special Crime Division, said: "I have carefully considered all the available evidence in relation to the tragic death of Philip Carsley, who died on 8 February 2010...
Martin Goldman, Chief Crown Prosecutor, CPS Yorkshire and Humberside said: "Susan Murphy and James Hinds have today been found guilty of the ill-treatment of patients at the Solar Centre in Doncaster.
The Conflict Pool funds conflict prevention, stabilisation and peacekeeping activities that meet the UK Government’s conflict prevention priorities as set out in the Building Stability Overseas Strategy. It brings...
This report is the summary of an evaluation of the effectiveness of public sector governance reform (PSGR) and donor support in developing and transitional countries over the ten years 2001-2010.
Independent Medical Expert Group report and recommendations on medical and scientific aspects of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
Updated: Replaced document
Missile noise data for Air defence range Manorbier
The Manorbier firing/flying notice is also available to view.
Updated: Updated the title of the eatwell plate booklet to say "updated May 2013". Uploaded the eatwell plate A3 poster. Updated the body of text.
This booklet, A3 poster and A5 postcard for the eatwell...
New developments in neuroscience have confirmed that children’s brain development and architecture is profoundly affected by their experiences in early life. Maternal depression, poor general health, and living...
Updated: Malta prisoner pack revised May 2013
This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to ...
Impact assessment to assess the known or potential impact of a function and consider the effect it will have on people when it is implemented. This screening template will help you check if a function is relevant...
Updated: Removed MOD core competency framework document and added link to Civil Service Core Competence Framework.
MOD core competence framework was superseded by the wider ‘Civil Service core competence...
Updated: Updated to reflect that this is the final databank
Public finances databankAll the data are presented in clearly defined tables and charts which provide a quick and easy way of assessing past...
Updated: Email addresses fror responses amended.
The current method used to allocate discretionary bursary funding to providers, based on data from 2009 to 2010, is becoming out of date. The government ...
Nuclear physicists at the ISOLDE radioactive-beam facility at CERN, including a number from the universities of York and Manchester, have for the first time measured the radioactive properties of astatine, the rarest...
Our Daresbury Laboratory is asking Year 9 students to tell us their answers! In the 2013 School Science Prize, students must write 500 words on 'Why I love Science'.
Devon County Show
Momentum Music Fund for artists and bands now open for application
This consultation sets out proposals to publish an Approved Code of Practice on Safety in Ports. Consultation period ends 22 May 2013.
Spending over £250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre for March 2013.
Sustainable development requires consideration of the economic, environmental and social factors in decision making to deliver the right policies now and enable others to do the same in the future.
Defra...
The fire and rescue bulletin for May 2013 is issued for the immediate attention of fire and rescue authorities.
It highlights the publication of Sir Ken Knight’s independent review of efficiency...
During recent months, I have been brushing up on my ‘legalese’ as WNDC has completed two vital compulsory purchase orders. Notably, they were both rubberstamped by the Secretary of State in the last two months...
UKAD representatives visited Minsk in Belarus to meet with government officials and the Belarus national anti-doping organisation
Inside: Myth busting – how some half-baked decisions take the biscuit. We look at a year of myth busting, health surveillance made easier – HSE launches new online guidance, plus lots more including...
A Nottinghamshire plumber has been fined after putting his son and a young family at risk of exposure to asbestos.
This case study relating to carcinogens is an example of HSE working in partnership with industry to help develop a workable solution to reduce worker exposure to Hydrazine Hydrate – a Category 2 Carcinogen...
Two firms have been prosecuted after a labourer suffered multiple injuries in a fall from unguarded scaffolding.
Two companies have been fined for safety failings after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when he plunged ten metres through a perspex rooflightonto a concrete floor at a Hertfordshire farm.
Where multilateral organisations are already demonstrating very good value for money for UK aid we will provide funding through them at levels that are appropriate to their objectives and our ambitions. Our funding...
The UK has developed a vibrant low carbon sector with world-class capabilities.This includes large multinational companies as well as small and medium-sized businesses with capabilities ranging from urban design...
The figures contained in this briefing are initial management information to provide an indication of our performance during 2012-13, and are subject to revision and audit. Final performance figures will be made...
Updated: Services disclaimer added
A full list of Consular fees 2013/14
In line with the changes to notarial and documentary services outlined in the Consular Strategy 2013-2016, not all services...
Updated: Government response published.
The government has published details of a package of proposed measures that are designed to ensure consumers get the cheapest tariff offered by their supplier that...
The SME business barometer assesses how well or badly small businesses are performing, their needs, concerns and barriers to growth. It highlights changes in the findings between the waves of the Business Barometer...
Updated: Replaced with an updated version of 'Health Protection in Local Government', which was provisional guidance under review in light of public health regulations made under the 2006 Act as amended by the...
UK Sport brought representatives from 12 Olympic and Paralympic winter sports together to begin plotting their journey
Ahead of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, we launch our report on building global resilience through scientific innovation following our recent conference. This is part of our ongoing contribution...
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
Statistics on housing compiled by Department for Social Development Housing Division and Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
This statistical press release provides statistics for writs and originating summonses issued, cases disposed and orders made in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court.
My hon. Friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and I wish to inform both Houses that following our right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs’ oral statement launching...
Further to the oral statement by the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Richmond (Yorks) (Mr Hague), launching the review of the balance of competences...
The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council will take place in Brussels on 16-17 May. The culture, audiovisual and sport issues will be taken on 17 May. The Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and...
I regret that the written answer given to the right hon. Member for Leeds Central (Hilary Benn) on 17 April 2013, Official Report column 418W, contained some incomplete figures in the table.
It has been...
In accordance with section 20(2), 20(3), 20(4) and 20(5) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPIM) Act 2011, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, David Anderson QC, prepared ...
I wish to inform the House that the Home Office is today publishing its calls for evidence on the asylum and immigration report and, together with the Department for Work and Pensions, the free movement of persons...
The Government share the widespread concerns about the disproportionate growth in whiplash claims and the impact they have on the price of motor insurance premiums. To address these issues, I announced to this...
I wish to inform the House that, further to the Foreign Secretary’s oral statement launching the review of the balance of competences on 12 July 2012, Official Report, column 468, and the written statement...
The Government have today published two documents for consultation which significantly move forward our work on the HS2 route between London and the west midlands (known as phase 1 of HS2). These are the draft...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Dr Vince Cable) has today made the following Statement.
The Secretary of State for the Department for Business, Innovation...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Maria Miller) has made the following Statement.
Further to the Oral Statement by my right honourable friend the Secretary ...
My honourable friend the Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries (Ed Vaizey) has made the following Statement.
The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council will take place in Brussels...
Where multilateral organisations are already demonstrating very good value for money for UK aid we will provide funding through them at levels that are appropriate to their objectives and our ambitions. Our funding...
In December 2012 ministers commissioned Sir Ken Knight, the outgoing Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor (2007 to 2013) to conduct an independent review of efficiency in the provision of fire and rescue in England...
Updated: Updated weekly banana prices.
Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the...
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
Statistics on housing compiled by Department for Social Development Housing Division and Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
This statistical press release provides statistics for writs and originating summonses issued, cases disposed and orders made in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court.