Asked for an update on the situation in Syria, the PMS said the Foreign Secretary would be providing a statement to the House later that morning. The statement would cover humanitarian assistance, discussions with...
Updated: Added the government response to the consultation.
This consultation presents proposals to establish rigorous standards for level 3 vocational qualifications taken by 16- to 19-year-olds in schools...
Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 12 September 2013.
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...
Updated: updated spreadsheets
Following the European Court of Justice and House of Lords’ rulings in 2000/2001 in favour of part-timers gaining retrospective access to occupational pension schemes, provided...
NERC's British Geological Survey have shown that the number of landslides in the UK is increasing.
Updates from ParalympicsGB, squad announcements from British Cycling and news of a World Cup big from England Hockey.
A Leicestershire builder has been fined for safety failings after a sub-contractor broke his neck and arm when he fell through a fragile roof light.
Kevin Howe has today been found guilty of assisted attempted suicide after intentionally supplying a man with the means to set himself on fire in Bishop Auckland in May.
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...
Request for detailed accounts of the amount of money written-off during the last six financial years by DECC.
Updated: Added the newsletter for August/September 2013
A bi-monthly newsletter produced by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Operations Accommodation for occupants of service family accommodation...
Updated: Added errata.
The report includes progress against our priorities and also sets out what the aims of the department are going forward. The resource accounts provide detailed accounting and expenditure...
Freedom of Information statistical request for the number of job vacancies in Hull: October 2012 to July 2013.
Freedom of Information statistical request for the number of incapacity benefit, Severe Disablement Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance claimants, with a main disabling condition described as Mental...
Freedom of Information statistical request for the number of Jobseeker’s Allowance sanction referrals, with an adverse decision, in Torfaen local authority for each quarter: April 2011 to May 2012.
DWP flight expenses for 2011, giving information on:
numbers travelling type of ticket destination airline used
Freedom of Information statistical request on the average family income, United Kingdom: April 2011 to March 2012.
The Business Finance Partnership aims to increase lending to small and medium-sized businesses from sources other than banks. It has 2 strands. The first strand invests in fund managers who lend to medium-sized...
Updated: Replaced document to correct minor error.
Based on good practice developed during recent UK and coalition operations, JDP 5-00 describes the process of defence crisis management and the fundamentals...
E-movement FOI: information regarding the list of consultees used for Defra’s consultation on an electronic movement reporting system for sheep, goats and deer.
Updated: Added updated document.
This document provides the authorisation procedures that all members of the armed forces and MOD civilians must follow before making or responding to contact with the media...
An evening drinks reception to launch the paper, ‘Trafficking in Human Beings Amounting to Torture and other Forms of Ill-treatment’, by the Office of the Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating ...
Updated: updated information
Population change is a result of natural change (the difference between births and deaths) and net international migration (the difference between those moving into and those...
This document contains details on: Banking Act 2009 and the establishment of the Special Resolution Regime (SRR).
Government departments respond to the Public Accounts Committee reports through a Treasury Minute.
Updated: Updated in line with the 12 September 2013 announcement that the government intends to sell shares in Royal Mail.
Provides responses to common misconceptions about the government’s plans to sell...
This guidance tells you:
what information we need from you how are the medical standards on fitness to drive are set how our medical advisors apply the medical standards
The death of a relative or friend is always distressing. But if it happens abroad the distress can be made worse by practical problems. Consular Directorate in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the British...
Sophisticated optical technology developed at Durham University for use in the world's largest telescope is having far-reaching additional applications for research in other areas, including heart research.
Mosaic reception
Publication outlining the position on the regulation of HFOÂ under the Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations 1999 (COMAH), published on 18 June 2013 by the COMAH Competent Authority (Health and Safety Executive...
The government accepts all the recommendations of the Caldicott report and highlights that while information sharing is essential to provide good care for everyone, there are rules that must be followed.
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Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire have agreed a City Deal with central government that will see local leaders given the powers and levers to deliver growth and jobs in their communities.
The deal, ...
Updated: Added Business Statement for 12 September
The following lists all Business Statements by the Leader of the House of Commons for September 2013.
The Business Statement takes place every ...
These maps accompany the HS2 Phase One Property Compensation Consultation 2013 between London and the West Midlands.
These maps accompany the HS2 Phase One Property Compensation Consultation 2013 between London and the West Midlands.
These maps accompany the HS2 Phase One Property Compensation Consultation 2013 between London and the West Midlands.
These maps accompany the HS2 Phase One Property Compensation Consultation 2013 between London and the West Midlands.
These maps accompany the HS2 Phase One Property Compensation Consultation 2013 between London and the West Midlands.
These maps accompany the HS2 Phase One Property Compensation Consultation 2013 between London and the West Midlands.
The number of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds applying to enter higher education has increased, a report published today (Thursday 12 September) confirms. However, analysis from the Independent Commission...
A major milestone in the quest to find more efficient ways of generating electricity from waste heat, and to reduce carbon emissions, has real potential in a vast range of applications - from reducing the energy...
Annual efficiency and financial assessment of Network Rail for 2012-13
The Minister of State for Crime Prevention (Jeremy Browne): A consultation on enabling targeted, local alternatives to personal licences to sell alcohol has been launched today.
The system of personal...
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May): Section 19(1) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (the Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as...
The Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice (Damian Green): The UK has opted into the draft Council Decision to approve, on behalf of the EU, the UN Firearms Protocol against the illicit manufacturing...
The Minister of State for Immigration (Mark Harper): The Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) allows fruit and vegetable growers to employ migrant workers from Bulgaria and Romania as seasonal workers ...
High Court (Queen's Bench Division) Commercial Court judgment
Simon Ringrose, Senior Lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Thomas Blazquez, 50, with the murder of Rosemary Shearman...
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, said: "Following an investigation by Lancashire police, the Crown Prosecution Service has received a file of evidence in the case of Mr Nigel Evans MP which...
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...
Asked whether the PM believed the presentation of HS2 was a problem, the PMS said that the case for HS2 needed to be made with vigour. It was important to underline that leaders of some of the biggest cities in...
Asked if the PM thought the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was wrong not to prosecute two doctors who allegedly held sex selection abortions, the PMS pointed to the words of the PM in the House of Commons today...
This is a monthly publication containing requirements, strengths, intake and outflow from the UK Armed Forces by Service. Voluntary Outflow information by Service is also shown.
UK government policy is that higher activity radioactive waste will be managed in the long term through geological disposal, coupled with safe and secure interim storage, and ongoing research and development ...
The aim is for schools to be more in charge of their own decisions about size and composition and to be able to respond to what parents want locally, without being unduly restricted by process. In practice, this...
The government accepts all the recommendations of the Caldicott report and highlights that while information sharing is essential to provide good care for everyone, there are rules that must be followed.
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Updated: updated information
Population change is a result of natural change (the difference between births and deaths) and net international migration (the difference between those moving into and those...
Updated: Three paragraphs added to the 'Pre-release access to: Operation of police powers under the Terrorism Act 2000 and subsequent legislation: arrests, outcomes, stops and searches, Great Britain, 2012 to...
Efficiency and financial assessment of Network Rail for 2012-13
Annual Efficiency Assessment of Network Rail
This Statistical Release gives information on the total time waited from referral by a GP or other medical practitioner to hospital treatment in the NHS in Wales.
This Statistical Release shows information on waiting times for specified diagnostic and therapy service for the NHS in Wales.
This publication provides monthly new registrations of vehicles and quarterly licenced vehicle numbers in Great Britain
Presenting provisional statistics about the reliability of journeys on the strategic road network.
An overview of landings of sea fish; the Scottish fishing fleet; and the number of sea fishermen employed.
Presents monthly results on the number of overseas visitors to the UK, UK residents visits abroad, earnings from overseas visits, expenditure of UK residents going abroad.
Release contains details of the births, stillbirths, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships in Scotland and it's administrative areas.
Provisional data on deaths by month and NHS Board area.
Provisional weekly births and deaths registration data for Scotland.
Monthly data on the number of certificates issued for generation under the Renewables Obligation.
This is a monthly publication containing requirements, strengths, intake and outflow from the UK Armed Forces by Service. Voluntary Outflow information by Service is also shown.
In September last year, I set out the Government’s new industrial strategy for the UK. Our industrial strategy is a long-term, whole of Government approach with partnership with industry at its heart. The...
Mark Prisk (then Minister of State for Business and Enterprise) presented a ministerial written statement to the House on 17 July 2012, Official Report, column 116WS, which announced the triennial review of Capital...
Further to my statement of 10 May 2013, Official Report, column 17WS, announcing the creation of the Daniel Morgan independent panel, I can today announce that the chair, Sir Stanley Burnton, will be joined on...
There is no British diplomatic representation in Palau. If you need consular assistance or apply for any consular service, you should contact the British Embassy in Manila.
Updated: Updated to accompany 'Operation of police powers under the Terrorism Act 2000, 2012 to 2013' published 12 September 2013.
The user guide to operation of police powers under the Terrorism Act 2000...
This briefing has been published alongside the 2012/2013 statistics on Operation of Police Powers under the Terrorism Act 2000 and subsequent legislation, to provide more detailed information. The short...
Terrorism arrests - analysis of charging and sentencing outcomes by religion: data tablesODS, 9.86KB
This file may not be suitable for ...
Table INS0501ATB Statutory Register: from April 2011 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, 37KB]
Table INS0502Compulsory basic training (CBT) instructor Standards Checks, quarterly, Great Britain...
Table VEH0202Licensed cars by keepership (private and company), Great Britain, annually from 1994 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, 47.5KB]
Table VEH0203
Table INS0101Approved Driving Instructor Registrar Statistics: from April 2011 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, 40.5KB]
Table INS0102Grades of Approved Driving Instructors as recorded in their...
Information on the number and pass rates of driving and riding practical tests conducted in Great Britain for the quarter to 30 June 2013, and also statistics on driving instructors.
The statistics are...
Table VEH0301Licensed motorcycles, Great Britain, quarterly from 1994 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, 59.5KB]
Table VEH0303Licensed motorcycles by region, Great Britain, annually from 1994...
Operation of police powers under the Terrorism Act 2000 and subsequent legislation: Arrests, outcomes and stop and searches, Great Britain, 2012 to 2013: data tables...
This release brings together statistical material relating to the Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT), including arrests and their outcomes, as well as breakdowns of stops and searches made under the powers of the Act. ...
Updated: 2011 innovation survey rural-urban analysis.
Innovation is an important driver of economic growth. BIS define innovation activity where enterprises have been engaged in any of the following:
Table DRT0101Practical driving and riding test pass rates by test class, quarterly, Great Britain: from April 2007 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, 39KB]
Driving tests and instructors statistics...
Table DRT0201Practical car test pass rates by gender, monthly, Great Britain: from April 2007 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, 81.5KB]
Table DRT0202
Geographical coverage: Great Britain Information broken down by: Region/local authority available on request Latest dataThe average carbon dioxide emissions of cars registered for the first time in the second...
Department for Transport (DfT) business plan Geographical coverage: United Kingdom Information broken down by: Data available by local authority on request, published quarterly. Latest dataIn the second ...
Table DRT0401Practical motorcycle test (Module 1) pass rates by gender, monthly, Great Britain: from April 2010 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, 38KB]
Table DRT0403
Table DRT0501Practical large goods vehicles (LGV) test pass rates by gender, monthly, Great Britain: from April 2007 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, 43.5KB]
Driving tests and instructors statistics...
Table DRT5201Car theory test pass rates by gender, monthly, Great Britain: from April 2007 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, 96KB]
Table DRT5203
Table DRT0601Practical passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) test pass rates by gender, monthly, Great Britain: from April 2007 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, 42.5KB]
Driving tests and instructors...
Table DRT0701Approved driving instructor Part 2 test pass rates by gender, monthly, Great Britain: from April 2011 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, 42.5KB]
Table DRT0721
Information on motor vehicles in Great Britain that were licensed on the 30 June 2013 (the end of quarter 2), or which were registered for the first time during quarter 2 (April to June) 2013.
Statistics...
Updated: September 2013 Quarterly Rural Economic Bulletin published.
The five indicators currently used are:
claimant count – proportion of working age population claiming unemployment benefits...
Updated: Statistical Digest of Rural England 2013 - September 2013 update
This latest edition of the Digest includes updates on:
Population and innovationNext scheduled update: October 2013
Updated: Updated 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 includes...
Updated: Updated to include July 2013 figures.
This monthly statistics notice includes information on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales in the production of drinking milk and milk ...
Updated: Updated quarterly and monthly tables to include the latest data for Q2 2013.
Table VEH0101Licensed vehicles by body type, Great Britain, quarterly from 1994 [MS Excel Spreadsheet, ...
This report also includes the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) information which relates to the financial year 2012/13.
Receipts There were 254,000 receipts (or claims) in April...
Updated: updated information
Population change is a result of natural change (the difference between births and deaths) and net international migration (the difference between those moving into and those...
The winner of the 2013 European Astronomy Journalism Prize is author and astronomy journalist Stuart Clark for his piece 'When the dust unsettles'. This article featured in New Scientist and looked at cosmic dust...
The Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are delighted to announce that the nomination process for the IOP-STFC Physics Journalism Prize 2013 - which will reward one...
Monthly estimates of completed international visits to and from the UK and earnings and expenditure associated with these visits.
This Statistical Release gives information on the total time waited from referral by a GP or other medical practitioner to hospital treatment in the NHS in Wales.
This Statistical Release shows information on waiting times for specified diagnostic and therapy service for the NHS in Wales.
This publication provides monthly new registrations of vehicles and quarterly licenced vehicle numbers in Great Britain
Presenting provisional statistics about the reliability of journeys on the strategic road network.
An overview of landings of sea fish; the Scottish fishing fleet; and the number of sea fishermen employed.
Presents monthly results on the number of overseas visitors to the UK, UK residents visits abroad, earnings from overseas visits, expenditure of UK residents going abroad.
Release contains details of the births, stillbirths, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships in Scotland and it's administrative areas.
Provisional data on deaths by month and NHS Board area.
Provisional weekly births and deaths registration data for Scotland.
Monthly data on the number of certificates issued for generation under the Renewables Obligation.
This is a monthly publication containing requirements, strengths, intake and outflow from the UK Armed Forces by Service. Voluntary Outflow information by Service is also shown.
Updated: Updated information
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 a UK prison