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29 July 2013

Whitstable Oyster Festival
seen at 20:30, 29 July in (Our copy).
Whitstable Oyster Festival
Guidance: A guide to immunisations for babies up to 13 months of age
seen at 18:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

This latest edition of the guide to babies’ immunisations up to 13 months of age includes information on the rotavirus vaccination and the change to the scheduling of the menC vaccinations.

Statistics: Further education for benefit claimants: June 2013
seen at 18:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Republished statistics and data files to correct a small error affecting tables 13, 14, 15 and 16.

Provides information on further education activity funded by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) for...

HM Attorney General -v- Kasim Davey and Joseph Beard - final judgment
seen at 18:30, 29 July in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
High Court (Queen's Bench Division) judgment
Lynton Crosby
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PM would welcome the publication of Lynton Crosby?s lobbying interests, the PMS replied that this government is committed to transparency in third party interests on politics which is why this week...
Ministerial interests
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the government hasn?t published the ministerial register of interests, the PMS said it would be published shortly reflecting the interests of current ministers. NHS Asked if the PM holds any Labour...
Arms sales
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PM would take another look at who the UK trades arms with, the PMS said the government already has one of most rigorous arms exports controls in the world. NHS Asked if the PM apologises for a ...
Policy paper: Planning for sustainable waste management: determination under regulation 9 of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programme Regulations 2004
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

This statement sets out the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government’s determination under regulation 9 of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 on whether or not...

Policy paper: Strategic Environmental Assessment of the revised national waste planning policy
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Land Use Consultants was commissioned by the Department for Communities and Local Government to carry out a Strategic Environmental Assessment of the revised national waste planning policy.

Open consultation: Updated national waste planning policy: Planning for sustainable waste management
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks your views and comments on the draft of updated national waste planning policy for England, Planning for sustainable waste management.

The intention is that this updated waste...

Guidance: Guidance on the CRC repayment mechanism for surplus allowances
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013 (‘the CRC Order’) introduced a mechanism whereby participants that have surrendered more allowances than required (‘surplus allowances’) to their cancellation account...

FOI release: Serious Fraud Office IT contract and spending on consultancy
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Communications released following a request relating to the Serious Fraud Office’s renewal of an IT contract and allegations relating to spending on consultants.

The attached narrative provides background...

Guidance: Public evidence sessions transcripts: Airports Commission discussion papers
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

This page contains the transcripts of the Airports Commissions’ public evidence sessions held in Manchester and London on 9 and 10 July 2013, and, where applicable, links to the presentations given by witnesses...

Transparency data: Official development assistance: UKBA 2012 spending
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Publication of UKBA’s official development assistance (ODA) spending in 2012 to 2013 as part of the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI).

FOI release: Serious Fraud Office payments to former staff members
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Communcations released following a request relating to the Serious Fraud Office’s payments to former staff.

The attached narrative provides background to the documents.

Guidance: Planning practice guidance for renewable energy
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

This guidance provides advice on the planning issues associated with the development of renewable energy.

It will be kept under review and should be read alongside other planning practice guidance and...

Policy paper: Education: improving learning, expanding opportunities
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

The world is facing a learning crisis in which at least 250 million children cannot read or count, even having spent 4 years in school. Yet for education to change lives, children need not only to be in school...

Correspondence: Letter to the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Letter from the Attorney General Dominic Grieve QC MP to the Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MBE MP to provide the committee with a narrative around actions taken by the Attorney and his office over an SFO IT contract ...

Correspondence: Response to Breathe Clean Air Group campaign about burning wood and biomass
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Thank you for your email dated 1 July, about the Barton Renewable Energy Plant, and the Government’s policy on burning wood and biomass.

I cannot, of course, comment on a particular planning case. However...

Policy paper: Greening Government ICT strategy
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Greening government: ICT annual report' for 2013.

These documents relate to the Greening Government ICT strategy, published on 27 October 2011 along with the G-Cloud, ICT Capability and...

Guidance: Planning for renewable energy: a companion guide to planning policy statement 22 (Cancelled)
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note about the guidance being cancelled.

This guide discusses the planning and development of renewable energy schemes across England.

This guidance is now cancelled. It has been ...

Research and analysis: Forensic early warning system (FEWS) annual report
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Published annually, the forensic early warning system (FEWs) report covers the programme’s aims, analysis and key findings in identifying new psychoactive substances (NPS).

Statistical data set: ENV26 - Expenditure on biodiversity
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: correct table headings

UK and global public sector expenditure on biodiversity.

Public sector expenditure on UK biodiversity 2000-01 to 2010-11

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Promotional material: CRC scheme case studies: participants
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Loaded new versions of 3 case studies.

Find out how participants are meeting their obligations under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme.

You can also read case studies on providers working...

Guidance: Sale of surplus miscellaneous defence equipment in Cyprus (DSA[G]776)
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Details of a Disposal Services Authority invitation to tender for surplus miscellaneous defence equipment in Cyprus.

Tender return date : 2 Sept 2013, 14:00 hrs BST.

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Iran (nuclear proliferation)
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added Treasury Notice, 29/07/13 Iran (Judgment of the General Court of 16 May 2012 – Transfo v Council)

In 2006, the UN Security Council imposed, amongst other matters, asset freeze restrictions...

Policy paper: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added HM Treasury Notice, 29/07/13 Terrorism and Terrorist Financing (Amendment)

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001...

Guidance: Counting rules for recorded crime
seen at 16:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ODS version of 'Counting rules notifiable offences list 2013/14'.

The Home Office Counting Rules provide a national standard for the recording and counting of ‘notifiable’ offences recorded...

Case 191 – Marathon organisers ban mp3 players and similar devices using earphones due to health and safety
seen at 16:30, 29 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A marathon organiser has banned the use of MP3 players and similar devices using earphones for reasons of health and safety.

Research and analysis: Stakeholder responses to Airports Commission discussion papers
seen at 14:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Publication list and responses from stakeholders to the Airports Commission’s discussion papers. The commission is now assessing the responses and is not seeking further comment or analysis from stakeholders.

Corporate report: Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Account: 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014
seen at 14:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

The Determination is required by the Secretary of State to be published on the website to prepare the Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Account Statement for 2013-14.

Transparency data: DCMS transactions over £25,000: 2012-13
seen at 14:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded amended dataset.

This information is extracted from the department’s accounting system.

Form: FEP1 Confidential medical information
seen at 14:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changes have been made to questions 3F and G, page numbers added and information on return sheet updated.

Related conditions include convulsions, seizures, fits, Myoclonus, petit mal, grand mal...

Corporate report: DVLA business plan 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated progress against performance document.

The DVLA business plan sets out the agency’s plans for the coming year. It details our 16 key performance measures and 19 customer service measures...

Study overseas, UK students urged in new Government initiative
seen at 14:31, 29 July in HEFCE news (Our copy).
UK students will be encouraged to broaden their horizons by travelling overseas for part of their higher education, thanks to a new Government-backed initiative launched today.
Next Generation High Performance Computer System agreed with Cray
seen at 14:31, 29 July in NERC news (Our copy).
The new system will provide a step change in high-end computing power available to the Councils' academic communities.
The Prince of Wales attends the Audi International Polo
seen at 14:31, 29 July in (Our copy).
Audi International Polo
Yorkshire Carnival Dynasty Shares Design Skills
seen at 14:31, 29 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Yorkshire Carnival Dynasty Shares Design Skills
National Safety Symposium 2013 – Tools for your toolbox, skills for your future, 8 September 2013
seen at 11:30, 29 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This year’s National Safety Symposium will provide practical sessions for the safety professional, with essential knowledge on leadership, management and current health, safety and wellbeing issues. HSE...

Statistics: UK greenhouse gas emissions: monitoring and verification
seen at 10:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DECC has today published the Verification of UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimates report.

DECC has a programme of atmospheric monitoring of trace gases at Mace Head in the Republic of Ireland...

HSE responds to Portsmouth News; Milkshake fan banned from McDonalds drive-thru
seen at 10:30, 29 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

HSE Chair; I salute Kate Legg for challenging officials who cited ‘health and safety’ as a reason why she couldn’t use her mobility scooter at a McDonalds drive-thru.

FOI release: Dunham Bridge tolls increase approval information
seen at 09:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Request for approval information regarding the 2013 Dunham Bridge tolls increase from the Department for Transport.

Guidance: Bus Service Operators Grant payments to English operators up to 31 March 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

A list of English bus operator payments made from the Bus Service Operators Grant, the period of payments ends at the 31 March 2013

Research and analysis: Road transport forecasts 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Road transport forecasts 2013 extended version and support evidence added.

Road transport forecasts 2013 presents the latest results from the Department for Transport’s ‘National transport model...

Correspondence: Croxley rail link order decision letter
seen at 09:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

This letter features the Secretary of State for Transport’s decision about the Croxley rail link order.

Related documents Croxley rail link order inspector’s report
Guidance: Croxley rail link order inspector's report
seen at 09:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

This report includes the inspector’s recommendation regarding the Croxley rail link order.

Related documents Croxley rail link order decision letter
Correspondence: Leeds railway station order decision letter
seen at 09:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Letter with the Secretary of State for Transport’s decision about the Leeds railway station order.

Related documents Leeds railway station order inspector’s report
Guidance: Leeds railway station order inspector's report
seen at 09:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

This report includes the inspector’s recommendation regarding the Leeds railway station order.

Related documents Leeds railway station order decision letter
Guidance: A guide to good practice on port marine operations
seen at 09:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance revised at section 9.3.11.

This document is a supplement to the ‘Port marine safety code’. It contains more detailed guidance on issues relevant to harbour authorities. It is designed...

Policy paper: International education strategy: global growth and prosperity
seen at 09:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

This strategy sets out how the government and the whole education sector will work together to take advantage of new opportunities around the globe. It aims to build on our strengths in higher and further education...

Statistics - national statistics: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 09:31, 29 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: weekly update

This weekly publication includes averages of the most usual prices charged at the English wholesale markets in Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool and New Spitalfields for selected home...

Case 187 – Employer refuses to allow employees bottles of water on retail floor due to health and safety
seen at 09:30, 29 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

An employer refuses to allow employees bottles of water whilst working on the retail floor. Health and Safety has been given as the reason. Until recently bottled water was allowed.

LSB issues report on what happens when people with learning disabilities need advice about the law
seen at 09:30, 29 July in LSB (Our copy).
(29 July 2013) LSB issues three research reports focusing on consumer decision making and regulatory proportionality