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16 August 2013

Transparency data: DCMS – Disclosure of Senior and Junior Salaries and Production of Organogram – March 2013
seen at 21:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

As part of its commitment to greater transparency, the Government will publish salary information for the Senior Civil Service and organograms for all government departments.

The information provides ...

Transparency data: DCMS workforce management information: April 2013 to July 2013
seen at 21:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

We publish internal workforce management information regularly.

Notes These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency...
Transparency data: DCMS flight bookings in 2011
seen at 20:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

This data includes ticket details and all costs for all flights booked by DCMS in 2011.

Rolls Royce fined after worker suffers permanent injury
seen at 18:30, 16 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

British engineering company Rolls Royce has been sentenced after an employee was diagnosed with a debilitating condition that has left him with permanent nerve damage.

Bolton limo firm in court over debilitating hand condition
seen at 18:30, 16 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Bolton limousine and hearse manufacturer has been fined after seven employees developed a debilitating nerve condition over a six and a half year period.

Case 202 – School using health and safety as explanation for jewellery policy
seen at 18:30, 16 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A school sent out a school uniform policy reminder stating that pupils were not permitted to wear chains and necklaces because of health and safety.

Firm fined for failing to hold insurance
seen at 18:30, 16 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Sunderland firm has been fined for failing to hold statutory insurance that enables employees to claim compensation should they be injured at work.

FOI release: Computershare contract for the Provision of the Gilts Registration Service
seen at 16:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

This release includes the following information:

contract 2004 and contract extension September 2009 contract change note June 2011 contract extension to December 2014
Guidance: Alternative higher education providers: student number controls
seen at 16:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

This draft guidance relates to the Alternative Providers Specific Course Designation: Guidance for Applicants published in June 2013. It explains:

the new specific course designation system the...
FOI release: Costs incurred in relation to the British Beekeepers Association
seen at 16:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

BBKA costs FOI: monies given to the BBKA by Fera/Defra, cost of small hive beetle (SHB) lure and the cost of meetings with the BBKA in the last 3 years.

Guidance: Later life newsletter 47: August 2013
seen at 16:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Later life newsletter 47 (August 2013) has the latest news on policy changes, good practice and initiatives and their impact on older people.

To subscribe to the later life newsletter, email: simon...

Guidance: Uruguay – Consular Fees
seen at 16:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Consular Fees

A full list of Consular fees

FOI release: Monies given to British Beekeepers Association (BBKA)
seen at 16:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

BBKA monies - FOI monies given to the BBKA by Fera and why fund amateurs when there is a professional body in the field.

FOI release: Coley Park
seen at 16:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Coley Park FOI: request for information about the historical use of Coley Park, Reading.

Statistics - national statistics: Farm energy use
seen at 16:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text in the report and dataset. No figures changed.

This publication shows the final estimates of farm energy use from the 2011/12 Farm Business Survey in England.

Next update: ...

Managing upper limb disorders in your business: A brief guide for employers
seen at 16:30, 16 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This revised leaflet is aimed at employers and managers in small businesses. It explains what upper limb disorders are, their symptoms, how to manage the risks around them and what employers can do to help their...

Form: Assisted prison visits form
seen at 14:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Includes an application form, confirmation of visits form and a guide to applying.

Statistics - national statistics: Egg statistics
seen at 14:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include minor corrections to commentary and chart title.

This publication gives quarterly information on egg production, usage and prices. This includes UK egg packing station throughput...

Transparency data: DCMS Government Procurement Card spend: transactions over £500, February to April 2013
seen at 14:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

This data includes all single transactions of £500 or above.

Guidance: Military court centres court listings
seen at 14:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 19-23 listing.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the military court centres.

Each...

Statistics - national statistics: Farm energy use
seen at 14:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dataset updated to include a table missing from the original.

This publication shows the final estimates of farm energy use from the 2011/12 Farm Business Survey in England.

Next update...

Statistics: British Behaviour Abroad report 2013
seen at 14:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated version of the report.

An overview of total worldwide figures of Consular assistance in 2013

Transparency data: Disclosure of SCS posts and salary information
seen at 14:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2 new data downloads for junior and senior staff covering upto March 2013.

The information on this page is being provided as part of the government’s agenda to improve transparency about ...

Transparency data: Government Procurement Card spend over £500: June 2013
seen at 14:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Details of Government Procurement Card spend over £500: June 2013

Transparency data: Government Procurement Card spend over £500: July 2013
seen at 14:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Details of Government Procurement Card spend over £500: July 2013

NERC supported research shows how females choose the 'right' sperm
seen at 14:31, 16 August in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC funded scientists reveal females select the 'right' sperm when faced with the risk of being fertilised by sperm from a different species.
The Queen (on the application of The Plantagenent Alliance Limited) -v- Secretary of State for Justice & others
seen at 14:30, 16 August in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Queen’s Bench Division (Administrative Court) judgment
Open consultation: Forensic Science Codes of Practice: Guidance on validation consultation
seen at 11:32, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

The Forensic Science Regulator published Codes of Practice and Conduct (Codes) for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system in 2011. The Codes are being supplemented with appendices...

Statistical data set: Other TB statistics
seen at 11:32, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Bovine TB: Movement testing monitoring statistics added.

This data set includes a range of other statistics relevant to the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle.

Incidents of confirmed...
Statistics: Prison population figures
seen at 11:32, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 16 August 2013 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2013.

Earlier editions

Prison population 2012

Prison population 2011

Statistics: List of upcoming ad hoc statistical releases
seen at 11:32, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New ad hoc publications announced for August 2013.

This spreadsheet provides details of upcoming DWP ad hoc statistical releases.

Corporate report: Transparency and open data
seen at 11:32, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: References to ministerial and MPs' correspondence removed from the "How DWP is being transparent" section of the page.

Transparency is important to improved public services. Public reporting ...

New web tool improves rapid ash cloud forecasts
seen at 11:32, 16 August in NERC news (Our copy).
A new web tool based on NERC-funded research could pave the way for better management of airspace during volcanic crises.
Case 201 – A visitor to an historic site refused pushchair access because of health and safety
seen at 11:31, 16 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A visitor to an historic church site was told that they could not access the site with a pushchair due to health and safety rules.

How to avoid choosing the wrong annuity
seen at 11:31, 16 August in TPAS News (Our copy).

It has recently been suggested that 80% of annuities are 'single life' annuities.  If you buy a single life annuity, it means that when you die, the pension will stop and nothing will be paid to your spouse...

A NHS Trust -v- DE (Appearing by his Litigation Friend the Official Solicitor) & others
seen at 11:30, 16 August in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Court of Protection judgment
FOI release: Audit of an ERDF project delivered by Stoke City Council
seen at 10:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Communities and Local Government has released a copy of the finalised audit report. Information that was provided in confidence has been redacted from the released version.

FOI release: DBS FOI: Employee voluntary exit scheme spend
seen at 10:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

How much money have you spent in total on voluntary exit / severance / early departure payments in each of 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13?

How many people received such payments, in each ...

AB -v- CD & others
seen at 10:30, 16 August in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Employment Tribunal
Father found guilty of stealing from son’s cancer funds
seen at 10:30, 16 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Kevin Wright was convicted at Nottingham Crown Court today (15 August) of stealing money from funds he set up to finance overseas cancer treatment for his son and three other children.
Seven charged following investigation into 2010 collapse of Crown Currency Exchange Ltd
seen at 10:30, 16 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Five men and two women have today (August 15) been charged following an investigation into the collapse of currency exchange company, Crown Currency Exchange, and two associated companies.
Key Welsh Economic Statistics - August 2013
seen at 09:31, 16 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries - June 2013
seen at 09:31, 16 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
Statistical Press Release - Mortgages: Actions for Possession - April - June 2013
seen at 09:31, 16 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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.
Guidance: 2010/2011 British Embassy funded projects in Vietnam
seen at 09:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).
UK – Vietnam Fund

The Fund is a flexible and effective tool that enables the Embassy to support projects linked to our priorities in Vietnam. In the financial year 2010/2011, the UK-Vietnam Fund supported 25...

Guidance: 2011/2012 British Embassy funded projects in Vietnam
seen at 09:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Please find in the attached file all projects funded by the British Embassy Hanoi in the year of 2011/2012

Consultation outcome: Taxing remote gambling on a place of consumption basis
seen at 09:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: summary of responses published on 16/08/13

Background

At Budget 2012, the government announced that it would move to taxing remote gambling on a place of consumption basis. This announcement followed...

Policy paper: Enforcement Sanctions Policy
seen at 09:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated with new Fixed Penalty Notice figures.

All road traffic and construction & use offences are laid down in the appropriate legislation. These form the basic standard for all ...

FOI release: Statistics on benefit caseload and median claim durations in Stoke-on-Trent: 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2012
seen at 09:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information request for statistics on Housing Benefit caseload and Employment Support Allowance, Income Support, and Jobseeker’s Allowance median claim durations in Stoke-on-Trent from 1 January 2008...

Guidance: Guide to graduated fixed penalties and financial deposits
seen at 09:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include new Fixed Penalty Notice levels.

This guide explains the current system of FPNs and financial deposits which are issued for road traffic offences and includes:

the policy...
Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 09:31, 16 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly 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 item but...

Key Welsh Economic Statistics - August 2013
seen at 02:31, 16 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries - June 2013
seen at 02:31, 16 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
Statistical Press Release - Mortgages: Actions for Possession - April - June 2013
seen at 02:31, 16 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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.
News story: Pyrotechnics safety warning for football fans
seen at 02:30, 16 August in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Football fans who smuggle flares and smoke bombs into matches are putting the safety of fellow supporters at serious risk, Policing Minister Damian Green said today.

The devices – often manufactured for...