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19 June 2013

Research and analysis: Marine Energy Development
seen at 21:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

For any information regarding this publication, please contact Felipe Osses, Climate Change and Green Growth Officer at the British Embassy Santiago.

Birds of a Feather.........
seen at 20:33, 19 June in National Parks News (Our copy).
Are you interested in wildlife or want to improve your interest in the wildlife of the Mawddach valley? Snowdonia National Park Authority is looking for volunteers for its observatory at the Signal Box in Pemaenpool...
Snowdonia Water Roadshow
seen at 20:32, 19 June in National Parks News (Our copy).
With an increase in the number of organised events taking place on Snowdonia's mountains organisers and participants are encouraged to take extra precautions before embarking on such challenges.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - National Park is worth loving
seen at 20:32, 19 June in National Parks News (Our copy).
Stunning scenery, breath-taking views and picturesque villages attract more than 3.5m people a year to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, latest figures show.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - Sedbergh information centre opened
seen at 20:32, 19 June in National Parks News (Our copy).
Sedbergh's new-look information centre has been officially opened by Carl Lis, the chairman of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA).
Broads Authority Public Meeting
seen at 20:32, 19 June in National Parks News (Our copy).
Details of the Broads Authority's annual public meeting on Saturday 29 June have now been confirmed.
Lake District National Park - Action for farm futures
seen at 20:32, 19 June in National Parks News (Our copy).
A bold new commitment to shape the future of farming in the Lake District was agreed on Monday.
Second homes and holiday lets in the National Park increase by 27 per cent
seen at 20:32, 19 June in National Parks News (Our copy).
Second homes and holiday cottages in the North York Moors National Park have increased by 27 per cent in the last 10 years.
Chair re-appointed and new Deputy Chair elected for South Downs National Park Authority
seen at 20:32, 19 June in National Parks News (Our copy).
Margaret Paren OBE has been re-elected as Chair of the South Downs National Park Authority, for the fourth year, at a full meeting of the Authority on Tuesday 18 June 2013. Norman Dingemans was appointed as Deputy...
National Park says big ‘Thank You!' to retiring SDF panel members
seen at 20:32, 19 June in National Parks News (Our copy).
Three founding volunteers of the Northumberland National Park Sustainable Development Fund's independent grants panel stepped down this week after a combined 30 years service to enterprises in and around the National...
Yorkshire Dales National Park - National Park pays its way on time
seen at 20:32, 19 June in National Parks News (Our copy).
Businesses dealing with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) have a big reason to be cheerful – because they get paid bang on time.
Research and analysis: Ordnance Survey open data: economic value study
seen at 18:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Summarises the findings from research undertaken to evaluate the economic effects and benefits of Ordnance Survey (OS) OpenData, and to inform on any future developments relating to open data from OS.

FOI release: Universal Credit (1818/2013)
seen at 18:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Request for a full set of of questions that have to be asked by Universal Credit telephony staff to potential claimants

FOI release: Crisis Loans (1781/2013)
seen at 18:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

How much money is being saved by the cancellation of Crisis Loans and has there been any impact on staffing levels. Is the money being transferred to another provison.

FOI release: Benefit sanctions for late attendance (1829/2013)
seen at 18:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Number of Penzance Jobcentre Plus claimants sanctioned and the rules about late attendance.

FOI release: Benefit sanctions (2011/2013)
seen at 18:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

The effects that benefit sanctions have on claimants

FOI release: Universal Credit budget (2074/2013)
seen at 18:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Projected costs for the implementation of Universal Credit

Guidance: Technical guidance on nutrition labelling
seen at 18:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This technical guidance provides informal, non-statutory advice for businesses on the nutrition-related requirements of EU Regulation No. 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (EU FIC). ...

Transparency data: HMT workforce management information: February 2013
seen at 18:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).
Notes These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency. These figures have not been reconciled centrally with National ...
Transparency data: HMT workforce management information: March 2013
seen at 18:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).
Notes These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency. These figures have not been reconciled centrally with National ...
Transparency data: HMT workforce management information: April 2013
seen at 18:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).
Notes These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency. These figures have not been reconciled centrally with National ...
Statistical data set: Agri-environment indicators
seen at 18:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Indicators B11 and DE3 updated.

These indicators monitor agricultural and environmental change in England and are updated as new information becomes available. The date of the last update for each...

Guidance: Information relating to deaths in the Eastern Caribbean
seen at 16:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

You may be uncertain about what to do next or who to contact for advice.

Consular Directorate of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and our High Commission in Barbados are ready to help as far as they...

Guidance: Illustrating the government's commitment to developing the social investment market
seen at 16:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

One of the events organised to promote Britain’s presidency of the G8 Summit was a G8 Social Impact Investment Forum held on 6 June 2013

Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, together with Prime...

FOI release: Staff seconded to DECC; FOI request13/0636
seen at 16:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on the staff who have been seconded to DECC from 1 January 2010 to the present day from the following organisations:

KPMG Ernst & Young PWC Deloitte
Guidance: Operational low flying training timetable
seen at 16:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the latest timetable also added notice regarding changes to the publishing time for OLF timetable

This document sets out the timetable for use of the three Tactical Training Areas (TTA) for...

Guidance: Quality assurance framework, version nine (QAF v9)
seen at 16:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: AT2 Updated version

QAF version 9 was developed to support the DBS Update Service.

QAF version 9 is built upon the foundations of version 8, which reflected the changes brought about by...

Guidance: Quality assurance framework: case law
seen at 16:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2 new documents to the page - VS

The documents provide details of the findings from relevant challenges to the disclosure of information under Part V of the Police Act 1997. The documents...

Consultation outcome: Draft UK guidance on the testing procedure for prohibited substances in organic products
seen at 16:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary of responses.

Organic production of food and feed in the UK and in other EU Member States is controlled by EU Regulations (Council Regulation (EC) 834/2007 and Commission Regulation...

From Mars, to volcanoes, ash clouds and chimneystacks - UK spin-out brings space technology to Earth
seen at 16:32, 19 June in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Technology designed to measure water vapour on Mars is poised for use in a whole host of everyday applications here on Earth from monitoring food production or industrial gas emissions, to surveying volcanic ash...
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 16:31, 19 June in UK Sport (Our copy).
This week's update includes news and results from Athletics, Para-Canoe, Cycling, Para-Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing and Rowing
News story: Crime fighters rewarded in Neighbourhood and Home Watch celebration
seen at 16:31, 19 June in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Minister for Criminal Information Lord Taylor of Holbeach congratulated the winners at a reception in the House of Commons yesterday (18 June) for a variety of outstanding work.

Winners include OSCAR...

Corporate report: Members' register of interests
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This register of interests for the council members of the ACMD lists their occupations, the organisations they work for and the nature of any interests they might have.

After the chair (Les Iversen), ...

Corporate report: Events recorded in England, Wales and overseas
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This document contains a listing of all the births, marriages and deaths that have been recorded by the GRO in England, Wales and overseas.

Form: BIOT visit permit request form - yachts
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Before travelling to the British Indian Ocean Territory, you will need a valid permit, download the permit application form.

Guidance: BIOT laws and guidance for visitors
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

You are subject to BIOT law when inside its territorial waters. If you break any of these laws, you will become subject, as in any country, to a range of censures and punishments, including fines, imprisonment...

Guidance: BFPO commercial contracts list
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list

This British Forces Post Office (BFPO) commercial contracts list contains a list of all companies that are able to send items using the BFPO mail system.

This list is updated...

Guidance: Declaration for yachts in BIOT waters
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

In the event of an emergency in British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) territorial waters, the UK authorities on BIOT will render all possible assistance to yachts in distress.

Guidance: Surrogacy Overseas
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

International surrogacy is a complex area. The procedures set out in this document are based on the advice from the Home Office.

Guidance: Airports Commission public evidence sessions
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Announcing the Airports Commission’s public evidence sessions and explaining how stakeholders and media can participate.

Corporate report: Code of conduct: Public Health England
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed document type from guidance to corporate report.

PHE has adopted a Code of Conduct that incorporates both the Civil Service Code, which also applies to all our staff, and our professional...

Policy paper: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new notice

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). It denounced terrorism and required member states to deny all forms...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Republic of Guinea-Bissau
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new sanctions

In 2012 the European Union imposed restrictive measures, including asset freezes, directed against certain persons threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of ...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new lists

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, for domestic designations under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing...

R -v- Noshad Hussain
seen at 14:31, 19 June in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) judgment on unauthorsied disclosure of a draft judgment
International Interventions rise steeply
seen at 14:31, 19 June in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Judicial Office News Release
FOI release: Benefits rates for people under 25 and over 25 (657/2013)
seen at 11:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

How levels of benefit are calculated and how the difference between those under 25 and over 25 is justified.

FOI release: Emails about Universal Credit Gateway Review results (1667/2013)
seen at 11:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Request for copies of emails during January, February and March 2013, about Universal Credit Gateway Review results.

FOI release: Value of benefits compared to previous years (1772/2013)
seen at 11:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Questions about how much the law says you need to live on and how this compares to previous years.

FOI release: State Pension and SERPS (1894/2013)
seen at 11:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Questions about State Pension, SERPS and surviving spouses.

FOI release: Obligations of Ministers and Civil Servants - supplementary question (1976/2013)
seen at 11:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Request for information held by DWP about the obligation of a Minister or Civil Servant to comply with statute and the rule of law. A supplementary question to FOI release 1861/2013.

Research and analysis: Microbusinesses: understanding growth
seen at 11:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Presents findings from research commissioned to better understand the internal and external factors that affect the performance and growth of very small businesses - those with 0 to 9 employees.

Very...

Guidance: Consolidated budgeting guidance
seen at 11:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Chapter 1 gives an overview of the budgeting system, and the following chapters give more detailed rules.

Guidance: Front of Pack nutrition labelling guidance
seen at 10:33, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

The Front of Pack nutrition labelling scheme combines colour coding and percentage reference intakes in line with UK health ministers’ recommendations and the requirements of Article 35 of EU Regulation 1169/...

Guidance: Department for Transport regulated agents and in-flight suppliers
seen at 10:33, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regulated agents and supplier list updated.

Contact number for all enquiries phone: 020 7944 6430 email: transec.cargo@dft.gsi.gov.uk Communication with in-flight supplies inspectors <...
Treating infection may have sting in the tail, parasite study shows
seen at 10:33, 19 June in NERC news (Our copy).
Using drugs to treat an infection could allow other co-existing conditions to flourish, a study in wild animals has shown.
Origins of 'The Hoff' crab revealed
seen at 10:33, 19 June in NERC news (Our copy).
The history of a new type of crab, nicknamed 'The Hoff' because of its hairy chest, which lives around hydrothermal vents deep beneath the Southern Ocean and Indian Ocean, has been revealed for the first time.
Older males make better fathers says new research on beetles
seen at 10:33, 19 June in NERC news (Our copy).
Mature males work harder and care less about female infidelity.
ORR statement - Response to Passenger Focus' National Passenger Survey
seen at 10:32, 19 June in What's new (Our copy).
ORR statement - Response to Passenger Focus' National Passenger Survey
Audit Commission prepares its Value for Money legacy
seen at 10:30, 19 June in Audit Commission (Our copy).
The Audit Commission has today issued a briefing on council tax collection using publicly available data drawn from its Value for Money (VFM) Profiles, showcasing their practical application and benefits.
Pupils with Statements of Special Educational Needs in Wales - January 2013
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides statistics on Pupils with Statements of Special Educational Needs and include data at Local Education Authority (LEA) and Wales level.
Port Freight Statistics - Q1 2013
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled at UK Ports.
Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries - April 2013
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
Measuring National Well-being - Health, 2013
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Information on the selected domains and indicators that measure National Well-being. Articles draw together social and economic data from a wide range of government departments and other organisations; they paint...
Ambulance Services, England - 2012-13
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Ambulance statistics by ambulance trust on emergency calls, response times and patient journeys.
Tackling Aggressive Bailiffs (Brandon Lewis)
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The coalition agreement committed the coalition Government to provide more protection against aggressive bailiffs and unreasonable charges. Further to this, last year, Ministers pledged to review the guidance...

Telecommunications Council (Edward Vaizey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Culture, Communications and Creative Industries), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Telecommunications Council took place in Luxemburg on 6 June 2013. I represented the UK at this Council.

The first item was a full “tour de table” debate guided by questions from the presidency...

Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Owen Paterson, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland)
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The next Agriculture and Fisheries Council is on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 June in Luxembourg. I will be representing the UK, accompanied by Richard Lochhead MSP, Alun Davies AM and Michelle O’Neill MLA.

Foreign Affairs/General Affairs Councils (David Lidington, Minister of State (Europe and NATO), Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will attend the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on 24 June and the General Affairs Council (GAC) on 25 June. The Foreign Affairs Council will be chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign...

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Anna Soubry)
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will meet on 20-21 June in Luxembourg. The health and consumer affairs part of the Council will be taken 21 June.

The main agenda items...

Open consultation: Regulatory and competition appeals: options for reform
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views on the appeals frameworks for regulatory and competition decisions. It looks at whether they strike the right balance between providing a proper right of challenge and allowing regulators...

Statistics - national statistics: Port freight statistics: quarter 1 2013
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Provisional annual statistics are updated in June and detailed final annual statistics are published in September.

Key points:

Comparing Quarter 1 2013 (Jan – March) with Quarter 1 2012:

Total ...
Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: June 2013
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that Forecasts for the UK economy is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting ...

Statistics: Air passenger experience of security screening: 2012
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Search (Our copy).
Key points Over 90% of air passengers surveyed in 2012 said they were very or fairly satisfied with their experiences at security screening and 3% were very or fairly dissatisfied. The aspects of security screening...
Statistical data set: Weekly solar PV installation & capacity based on registration date
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Stats updated for week ending 16 June 2013.

The statistics presented in the table below, show the number of sub 50kW solar photovoltaic installations and capacity installed at the end of each week...

Guidance: List of local authorities with civil parking enforcement powers
seen at 09:33, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated to take into account authorities who have taken on CPE powers on 30 May 2013.

Summary

Areas in England where local authorities operate civil parking enforcement.

Royal Bank of Scotland
seen at 02:32, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked a question on Stephen Hester stepping down as the chief executive of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), the PMS said the Prime Minister entirely agreed with what the Chancellor had said on the matter, RBS...
Stuart Hall
seen at 02:32, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the PM agreed with Stuart Hall?s sentence, the PMS was clear that sentencing is a matter for the court. original source.
Pupils with Statements of Special Educational Needs in Wales - January 2013
seen at 02:32, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides statistics on Pupils with Statements of Special Educational Needs and include data at Local Education Authority (LEA) and Wales level.
Port Freight Statistics - Q1 2013
seen at 02:32, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled at UK Ports.
Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries - April 2013
seen at 02:32, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
Measuring National Well-being - Health, 2013
seen at 02:32, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Information on the selected domains and indicators that measure National Well-being. Articles draw together social and economic data from a wide range of government departments and other organisations; they paint...
Ambulance Services, England - 2012-13
seen at 02:32, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Ambulance statistics by ambulance trust on emergency calls, response times and patient journeys.