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08 July 2013

The Prince of Wales visits Coed Darcy and Bridgend
seen at 20:30, 8 July in (Our copy).
Day five in Wales
Yorkshire Dales National Park - National Park businesses have their say
seen at 20:30, 8 July in National Parks News (Our copy).
Business owners in the Yorkshire Dales yesterday (2 July) had the chance to air their views to a top Government minister and a national tourism industry leader.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - Thousands watch Malham Cove Peregrines
seen at 20:30, 8 July in National Parks News (Our copy).
More than 10,000 people have flocked to a special Peregrine Falcon viewpoint so far this year since it opened in the Yorkshire Dales National Park during the Easter weekend.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - Clock is ticking to Tour
seen at 20:30, 8 July in National Parks News (Our copy).
The countdown has begun to the day millions of people will be watching the beginning of the Tour de France – as it passes though the Yorkshire Dales.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - Tree planting guide to make woodlands fit in
seen at 20:30, 8 July in National Parks News (Our copy).
People wanting to plant trees in the Yorkshire Dales National Park can now get more expert help and advice.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - National Park Authority joins GP funding protest
seen at 20:30, 8 July in National Parks News (Our copy).
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority today (Tuesday) voted to add its voice to protests over plans to cut a special payment to GP practices that could see rural surgeries close.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - History of wildlife photography revealed at Dales ..
seen at 20:30, 8 July in National Parks News (Our copy).
The birth of wildlife photography in the nineteenth century is brought to life in a fantastic new exhibition being staged at the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - New faces on National Park Authority
seen at 20:30, 8 July in National Parks News (Our copy).
Former barrister and circuit judge Peter Charlesworth has been elected chairman of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) for the next year.
Corporate report: Department of Health business plan 2013 to 2015
seen at 18:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

The business plan contains information on:

the department’s structure and budget the way we measure the success of policies how we are contributing to the priority areas across the whole of government...
Guidance: Customer guides
seen at 18:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated documents

A series of useful guides for service personnel and service families living in service family accommodation (SFA) in the UK. Each easy to follow, single page guide deals...

Statistics: Standards and policies for HM Treasury statistics
seen at 18:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated public spending data pre-release access list

The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 required the UK Statistics Authority to publish a Code of Practice for statistics. Only...

Form: Make a lasting power of attorney
seen at 18:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Individual documents uploaded in addition to ZIP packs

Forms and guidance to make:

a property and financial affairs LPA a health and welfare LPA.

You can download a complete pack of...

Croatian roundhouse builds friendship between European nations
seen at 18:30, 8 July in National Parks News (Our copy).
Croatian and British dignitaries gathered in the Peak District to celebrate Croatia's accession to the European Union through the shared tradition of dry stone walling.
Speech: Home Secretary addresses Parliament on Abu Qatada
seen at 18:30, 8 July in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the deportation of Abu Qatada.

Yesterday – more than ten years after it ought to have happened – Abu Qatada was deported from the United...

News story: Abu Qatada deported to Jordan: lessons must be learnt
seen at 18:30, 8 July in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

In a statement to Parliament, the Home Secretary told MPs that the government had respected the rule of law at every stage of the process which led to Abu Qatada’s deportation in the early hours of the...

Operation Elveden: prison officer, three journalists and member of the public to be charged
seen at 18:30, 8 July in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer with the Crown Prosecution Service, whose team handles CPS decision making and potential prosecutions in relation to the ongoing phone hacking investigations and other related matters...
Guidance: Effective improvement planning in initial teacher training
seen at 16:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Two key documents emphasise the significance of effective planning for improvement: the Ofsted Initial Teacher Education inspection handbook; and the Initial teacher training criteria.

In...

Open consultation: Port Security Regulations 2009: consultation on implementation at a third batch of ports
seen at 16:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of Directive 2005/65/EC is to extend the existing port security regime for EU Member States beyond the immediate ship and port interface (covered by Regulation (EC) 725/2004) to enhance security...

FOI release: FOI Request 13/0657 Ed Davey’s October 2012 meeting with AREVA
seen at 16:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Request for all available minutes, notes, emails preparing for or reporting from Ed Davey’s October 2012 meeting with Areva ‘to discuss energy and climate change issues’.

Corporate report: BIS annual report and accounts 2012 to 2013
seen at 16:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Sets out the activities of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) over the period 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013.

It provides detailed information on:

our performance how we ...
Correspondence: Despatch ezine: issue 03/2013
seen at 16:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

This issue has articles about:

proposals for a new driving instructor qualification process how the modernising driver training proposals might work DSA and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency...
Policy paper: School Direct allocations methodology: academic year 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Lead schools and providers should refer to the Quick start guide for schools for additional information regarding School Direct.

Guidance: Rotavirus Q&As for healthcare practitioners
seen at 16:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version provided.

The rotavirus vaccination programme will be introduced in all parts of the UK.

Australia, Canada and the USA already vaccinate against rotavirus. In the USA, studies...

Corporate report: Regional and Centre directors for PHE: biographies
seen at 16:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Biographies of all regional and centre directors now included.

Public Health England has 15 local centres providing advice and services tailored to local needs.

Biographies of regional ...

Evidence suggests Antarctic crabs could be native
seen at 16:31, 8 July in NERC news (Our copy).
A new study has cast doubt on the claim that crabs may have disappeared from Antarctica only to return due to warming seas.
Rocks can restore our climate - after 300,000 years
seen at 16:31, 8 July in NERC news (Our copy).
A study of a global warming event that happened 93 million years ago suggests that the Earth can recover from high carbon dioxide emissions faster than thought.
Earthworms could help scientists 'dig' into past climates
seen at 16:31, 8 July in NERC news (Our copy).
A team of UK researchers believe earthworms could provide a window into past climates, allowing scientists to piece together the prevailing weather conditions thousands of years ago.
Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000: June 2013
seen at 14:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Advocate General’s spending over £25,000. The details are released as part of the Office of the Advocate General’s commitment to transparency.

Independent report: The government's response to the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards
seen at 14:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

This publication marks the next step in the government’s plan to move the UK banking sector from rescue to recovery, and to build a banking sector that upholds the high standard of ethics and professionalism ...

Policy paper: Future of the IPCC: UK Government Response
seen at 14:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is commencing an internal review process, to inform future structure and objectives for its work after completion of the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) in October...

Policy paper: Defra equality objectives 2012-2016
seen at 14:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised paper, including new customer objectives, issued June 2013.

These papers set out how we will implement The Equality Act 2010 and meet our legal obligations under the Public Sector Equality...

Guidance: Tri-service guide, service family accommodation information and application forms
seen at 14:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Gibraltar handbook

Gibraltar guide, provided by British Forces Gibraltar, is a source of information to service personnel, families and dependants arriving at their new home or duty station...

Guidance: Tunisia – Consular Fees
seen at 14:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the PDF document with the most recent one.

A full list of Consular fees

Corporate report: MOD top level messages
seen at 14:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the top level messages for July.

The Ministry of Defence top level messages help defence personnel and external audiences understand the MOD’s position on current departmental issues each...

Guidance: The new armed forces pension scheme: Q and A
seen at 14:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 8 July 2013 - Publisheed updated version of document

Frequently asked questions about the new pension scheme. Please note this document will be updated as further details of the design of the new...

Enhanced Enterprise Zone site made available
seen at 14:31, 8 July in West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (Our copy).

Developers are being offered a fresh chance to vie for a prominent development opportunity in the Northampton Enterprise Zone.

Led by WNDC, St Peter’s Waterside will comprise up to 20,000 sqm of high quality...

Three firms sentenced after man killed by rocketing gas cylinder
seen at 14:30, 8 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Three South East firms have been ordered to pay a total of £685,787.31 in fines and costs for serious safety breaches after a plumber died and six other workers were seriously injured by a barrage of...

Public consultation: asbestos Approved Code of practice (ACOP)
seen at 14:30, 8 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Consultation seeks views on HSE’s proposed consolidated version of the Approved Code of Practice (L143) – Work with materials containing asbestos Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 incorporating...

HSE announces new Director for Midlands , South West and Wales
seen at 14:30, 8 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Samantha Peace has been appointed as the new Divisional Director for HSE in the Midlands, South West and Wales, , replacing Rosi Edwards who retired last month.

Statement to Parliament: Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: annual report of the appointed person
seen at 14:30, 8 July in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Jeremy Browne and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

The Minister of State for Crime Prevention (Jeremy Browne): My...

Speech: Damian Green Speech on Police Reform
seen at 14:30, 8 July in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

This has been a terrible few days of headlines for the police. They are largely historic, but still hugely damaging.

The job of cleaning out the stables is key – but even that is not enough.

...

News story: Police Minister outlines next steps for police reform
seen at 14:30, 8 July in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Police Minister has outlined the next steps in the government’s radical reform of policing.

In a speech to think tank Reform on Monday (8 July), Damian Green said that while forces had done...

Form: PHE speaker request form
seen at 11:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

We are addressing inequalities by focusing on removing barriers to good health.

If you would like someone from PHE to speak at your event, please complete the request form and send it to PHEspeakers...

Guidance: China Intellectual Property Newsletter
seen at 11:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

We publish an ad-hoc newsletter to inform UK stakeholders of recent developments in the Chinese intellectual property (IP) environment. The content is collected from publically available sources, where information...

Corporate report: ACCEA nominal roll of consultant award holders in England and Wales
seen at 10:33, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

This is the most recent version of the Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards nominal role.

The page will be updated with new editions.

FOI release: External legal advice in 2012
seen at 10:33, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Legal advice FOI: ref no. RFI 5554 - information about external legal advice Defra sought in 2012, including the amount the department spent on legal services in 2012, the reasons for procuring these services...

Open consultation: Withdrawing relief for interest on loans to purchase life annuities
seen at 10:33, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

At Budget 2013 the Government announced that it would consult on the impact of withdrawing the relief for interest on loans taken out by individuals aged 65 or above before 1999 to purchase life annuities.

Open consultation: National curriculum review: new programmes of study and attainment targets from September 2014
seen at 10:33, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

On 7 February 2013 a public consultation on the government’s proposal for the reform of the national curriculum in England was launched by the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Education. The consultation...

Policy paper: British Transport Police Authority Triennial review: terms of reference
seen at 10:33, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Detailed terms of reference of the independent review of the British Transport Police Authority which is required to be undertaken on a three yearly cycle.

Guidance: Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2005: guidance booklets
seen at 10:33, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MMP 116, 126 and 131 guidance booklets

Guidance booklets containing information on the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2005 (AFPS 05) and general booklets that relate to all three pension schemes...

Form: G1V online: confidential medical information
seen at 10:33, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This update is required as questions 8a-c have changed; the return form (last page) has also been updated.

G1V online should be used for reporting medical conditions such as:

Addison’s disease...
The Prince of Wales visits Coed Darcy and Bridgend
seen at 10:33, 8 July in (Our copy).
Day 5 - Wales
Guidance: Japan: list of lawyers, interpreters and translators
seen at 09:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: attachment updated

The following list of English-speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British nationals who require legal advice.

Research and analysis: Co-funding for training: international evidence
seen at 09:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Sharing the cost of vocational (occupational) education and training between government, employers and individuals is complex. Countries around the world face similar challenges in developing a skills training...

Guidance: Guidance for known consignors
seen at 09:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance for known consignors updated.

This guidance will help you to assess your existing security arrangements against the required criteria for known consignors as described in Regulation (EC...

Research and analysis: School food: head teachers’ and school senior managers’ perceptions survey
seen at 02:31, 8 July in Search (Our copy).

This report provides the results of a survey of primary and secondary school head teachers and senior managers, to examine their views on, and their school’s policies regarding, school food.

The aim of...