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16 September 2013

FOI release: Secondments to Royal Households
seen at 18:37, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Reply to Freedom of Information (FOI) request 13FOI 080 dated 5 September 2013 regarding Departmental secondments to Royal Households.

Transparency data: DFID aggregated monthly expenditure over £500 from April 2012
seen at 18:37, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new dataset covering the period April 2013 to date

DFID aggregated monthly expenditure over £500 from April 2012

Promotional material: Defence Focus magazine - 274
seen at 18:37, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Defence Focus magazine issue 274 September 2013

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 18:37, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for 1 to 15 October 2013 in CSV and PDF

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...

Fines imposed for asbestos exposure at redundant Dairy Crest site
seen at 18:36, 16 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Dairy Crest Limited and a Manchester welding company have been fined for exposing employees to potentially fatal asbestos containing material at an industrial site in Devon.

Guidance: Changes to notarial and documentary services
seen at 16:32, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Following a recent review of consular services offered by our Embassies and Consulates overseas, we have made changes to the notarial and documentary services offered at our missions overseas. This includes ...

FOI release: OEI fees breakdown detail
seen at 16:32, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on the Offshore Environmental Inspectorate (OEI) breakdown of costs recovered and the different areas that this covers.

Guidance: Castlemartin firing notice
seen at 16:32, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for October 2013 in CSV and PDF

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, ...

FOI release: Money Written Off by the Dept
seen at 16:32, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Reply to Freedom of Information (FOI) request 13FOI 076 dated 5 September 2013 regarding monies written off by the Department during the last six financial years.

Independent report: Review of the Special Administration Regime (SAR) for Investment Banks
seen at 16:32, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Detail text updated with timings

Peter Bloxham was appointed to lead an independent review of the Investment Bank Special Administration Regulations (SAR) 2011. He reported to the Treasury on 7...

Guidance: Universal Credit works for employers: quick guide
seen at 16:32, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated guide (PDF).

Quick guide for partner organisations about what Universal Credit will mean for employers.

Part of the Universal Credit toolkit for partner organisations...

FOI release: Online Procurement Companies
seen at 16:32, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Reply to Freedom of Information (FOI) request13FOI 078 dated 5 September 2013 regarding the Department’s current contracts with online procurement companies.

Roofing firm in court over Chorley school roof fall
seen at 16:31, 16 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A roofing firm has been fined for safety failings after a worker sustained severe injuries when he fell through a primary school roof in Chorley.

The Queen -v- D (R)
seen at 16:30, 16 September in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Judgment of H.H. Judge Peter Murphy in relation to wearing of niqaab by defendant during proceedings in Crown Court
Consular forum: contemporary consular practice – trends and challenges (WP1258)
seen at 16:30, 16 September in Wilton Park (Our copy).

In an increasingly inter-connected world, the needs and expectations of ‘global citizens’ have led to ever more complex demands on consular services. This Consular Forum brought together senior consular officials...

Open consultation: Aarhus Convention National Implementation Report
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

We’re asking for your comments on the draft text of the National Implementation Report which outlines measures taken to implement the requirements of the Aarhus Convention. We send one of these every three years...

FOI release: A level grade combinations
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 24 January 2013 Date responded: 13 February 2013 Request

For GCE A levels awarded in England in 2011 to 2012 academic year to students aged 16 to 18 (best 3 grades only, subject choice unimportant...

FOI release: Funding for Sure Start Children’s Centres
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 22 January 2013 Date responded: 11 February 2013 Request

How and under what/whose authority Sure Start Children’s Centres are funded; the amount/s of such funding; through what channels they...

FOI release: Staff who have failed a security check or counter terrorist check
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 28 January 2013 Date responded: 1 February 2013 Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act I would like to request the following details:

Question 1: Details of the numbers of staff...

FOI release: GCSE science results 2012
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 28 January 2013 Date responded: 15 February 2013 Request

The percentage of students:

achieving 1 A* to C in science subjects nationally achieving 2 A* to C in science subjects nationally...
FOI release: Department for Education HR/payroll software solution and provider
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 10 January 2013 Date responded: 29 January 2013 Request

Information regarding the department’s HR and payroll service as detailed below:

The name of the current HR/payroll software solution...
FOI release: Department for Education staff travel costs for 2010 to 2012
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 8 January 2013 Date responded: 23 January 2013 Request How much did the Department For Education spend on staff travel 2010, 2011 and 2012? How many members of department staff have cars ...
FOI release: Reform of the special educational needs (SEN) system
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 2 January 2013 Date responded: 22 January 2013 Request

I would like to know what research and sources of information were used to draft government policies on special educational need which...

Guidance: Department for Transport regulated agents and in-flight suppliers
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of regulated suppliers.

Contact number for all enquiries phone: 020 7944 6430 email: transec.cargo@dft.gsi.gov.uk Communication with the Cargo and IFS Compliance Teams
FOI release: Average annual student absenteeism and truancy in the last 5 years
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 29 January 2013 Date responded: 31 January 2013 Request

Please can you tell me the average annual student absenteeism or truancy figures for UK government regions for each of the last 5 years...

FOI release: Number of staff paid over £100,000 in each of the past 3 financial years
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 30 January 2013 Date responsed: 19 February 2013 Request

Please disclose the total number of staff paid more than £100,000 in each of the past 3 financial years (2009 to 2010, 2010...

Statistical data set: Local planning authority performance tables
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated information on planning performance for county matter authorities - revised tables.

Table 1: interim planning performance speed of decisions, July 2011...
Open consultation: Tax-Free Childcare
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information about the consultation to include links to surveys for both childcare providers and employers to respond to.

Access the short Tax-Free Childcare questionnaire designed...

Transparency data: NIO transaction spend data, May 2011
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document uploaded

Details of Northern Ireland Office’s transaction spend data for May 2011.

If you have any queries, please contact the NIO’s Freedom of Information Team:

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Statistics: Energy trends section 6: renewables
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

Press enquiries should be directed to the DECC press office: Tel: 0300 068 5223. Other enquiries about these statistics should be directed to James Hemingway, e-mail ...

Guidance: Argentina – Consular Fees
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rate of exchange for consular fees was updated

A full list of Consular fees

Transparency data: DWP business plan transparency measures
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest data published for JSA claims submitted online.

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is ...

Guidance: Defence food quality standard
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 'Food quality standard' document to the latest revised version.

‘Food quality standards’ is issued by the Defence Fuel and Foods Services Team, under delegated authority from Defence...

Research and analysis: Updated energy and emissions projections: 2013
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

The report contains projections of UK performance against greenhouse gas targets under existing policies. They are used to inform the development of policies to meet carbon budget targets. Projections of energy...

Transparency data: DFID monthly spend over £500 from April 2013 to date
seen at 14:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

DFID monthly spend over &pound;500 from April 2013 to date

Review of HEFCE financial memorandum with institutions
seen at 14:31, 16 September in HEFCE news (Our copy).
The terms and conditions for payment of HEFCE grants to universities and colleges are to be revised. HEFCE is consulting on proposed changes.
Acquisition of Jewish embroidered hangings by the Rothschild Foundation Saved for the Nation
seen at 14:31, 16 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Acquisition of Jewish embroidered hangings by the Rothschild Foundation Saved for the Nation
Brighton Digital Festival highlights the exciting potential of uniting digital technology with arts and culture
seen at 14:31, 16 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Brighton Digital Festival highlights the exciting potential of uniting digital technology with arts and culture
British Gymnastics announce 2013 World Championships team
seen at 14:30, 16 September in UK Sport (Our copy).
British Gymnastics have announced the male and female gymnasts who will compete at the World Championships in Antwerp.
Train operator fined £75,000 for failing to protect safety of passengers
seen at 14:30, 16 September in What's new (Our copy).
Train operator fined &pound;75,000 for failing to protect safety of passengers
The Queen -v- D (R)
seen at 14:30, 16 September in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Judgment of H.H. Judge Peter Murphy in relation to wearing of Niqaab by Defendant during proceedings in Crown Court.
Meeting the emerging challenge of illicit nuclear procurement (WP1261)
seen at 14:30, 16 September in Wilton Park (Our copy).

In association with: James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, in collaboration with the Federation of American Scientists and the Project on US Nonproliferation Policy in the Middle East, Washington...

Open consultation: Abolition of the Committee on Agricultural Valuation
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks your views on the government’s proposals to abolish the Committee on Agricultural Valuation by means of an order under the Public Bodies Act 2011.

The Committee on Agricultural...

Open consultation: Geological Disposal Facility siting process review
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation of consultation document added.

UK government policy is that higher activity radioactive waste will be managed in the long term through geological disposal, coupled with safe ...

Statistics: Pre-announcing intention to publish results from the Justice Data Lab
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

From October 2013, results from the Justice Data Lab will be published. There are two types of publications:

Monthly Official Statistics which summarize the findings of the Justice Data Lab to date. Tailored...
FOI release: A level grade combinations
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 24 January 2013 Date published: 13 February 2013 Request

For GCE A levels awarded in England in 2011 to 2012 academic year to students aged 16 to 18 (best 3 grades only, subject choice unimportant...

FOI release: Funding for Sure Start Children’s Centres
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 22 January 2013 Date responded: 11 February 2013 Request

How and under what/who’s authority Sure Start Children’s Centres are funded; the amount/s of such funding; through what channels they...

FOI release: Staff who have failed a security check or counter terrorist check
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 28 January 2013 Date published: 1 February 2013 Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act I would like to request the following details:

Question 1: Details of the numbers of staff...

Guidance: Early years initial teacher training: September 2014
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Early years initial teacher training is the training and assessment of early years teachers against the teachers’ standards (early years) which have recently been developed.

Early years teachers will ...

FOI release: Teaching time lost due to severe weather conditions
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 22 January 2013 Date responded: 12 February 2013 Request

We understand, that, in accordance with the law, teaching days lost to school closures due to snow, are required to be made up.

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Policy paper: Traded carbon: updated short-term values used for UK public policy appraisal
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated carbon values published.

DECC’s short-term traded carbon values for UK public policy appraisal are used for valuing the impact of government policies on emissions in the traded sector; ...

FOI release: GCSE science results 2012
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 28 January 2013 Date published: 15 February 2013 Request

The percentage of students:

achieving 1 A* to C in science subjects nationally achieving 2 A* to C in science subjects nationally...
Policy paper: Traded carbon: updated short-term values used for modelling purposes
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated carbon values for modelling energy market production have been published today.

‘Traded carbon values’ have been developed for modelling energy market production and investment decisions...

Transparency data: DH workforce information: July 2013
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Information about the number of people employed by DH and its agencies during July 2013 including:

staff headcount by grade the number of agency workers the number of specialist contractors and consultants...
FOI release: GCSE history and geography provision in secondary schools in England
seen at 11:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 21 January 2013 Date responded: 15 February 2013 Request

On your website you state:

One of the intentions behind the English Baccalaureate is to ensure that history and geography...

Gas Safety Week: 16-22 September 2013
seen at 11:30, 16 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety. To mark the week, Gas Safe Register has launched an interactive gas map identifying the most dangerous postcodes in the country by revealing...

Correspondence: Local authority email: 5 September 2013
seen at 10:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

A copy of the email sent to local authorities on 5 September 2013.

Guidance: Christmas parcels for the armed forces: poster
seen at 10:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated poster.

Unsolicited mail to the armed forces at Christmas can delay family parcels from reaching our troops in time.

If you don’t know a serviceman or woman on operations...

Corporate report: DWP Carbon Management Plan
seen at 10:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New PDF published 'Carbon Management Plan Year 3 Refresh'

DWP is accredited with the Carbon Trust Standard for all its operations. We have also worked with the Carbon Trust to create a carbon management...

FOI release: Journeys by Department for Education ministers using the Government Car Service
seen at 10:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 15 January 2013 Date responded: 14 March 2013 Request

Number of journeys made by each minister in the department between 3 September 2012 and 8 January 2013 using a) departmental pool cars...

FOI release: Number of Department for Education staff supporting charities through payroll
seen at 10:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 16 January 2013 Date responded: 25 January 2013 Request

Number of staff employed by the department who are signed up to support a charity from pay, via a Payroll Giving/Give As You Earn scheme...

FOI release: Department for Education staff numbers
seen at 10:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 14 January 2013 Date responded: 25 January 2013 Request

How many communications staff does the department employ? How many people are employed by the department overall? How many men and ...

Achilles' heel of ice shelves is beneath the water, scientists reveal
seen at 10:30, 16 September in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC supported research reveals melting undersides of submerged ice shelves account for up to 90 per cent of ice loss in Antarctica.
80,000 flock to Hull's Freedom Festival
seen at 10:30, 16 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
80,000 flock to Hull's Freedom Festival
Official Statistics and the Scottish Referendum
seen at 10:30, 16 September in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Authority to host two events on Official Statistics and the Scottish Referendum on 2 October (Edinburgh) and 10 October (London)
Director of Public Prosecutions sets out charging standards for benefit and tax credit fraud
seen at 10:30, 16 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer, QC, has today published new guidelines for prosecutors dealing with fraud cases involving state benefits and tax credits. The charging standards will ensure a robust...
Corporate report: Korea celebrates British designers and artists at Gwangju Biennale
seen at 09:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Creativity is at the heart of Korea’s economic plan for the future and UK firms are among the best placed to win trade partnerships and take advantage of the growing opportunities in this sector.

Gwangiu...
Guidance: The white book
seen at 09:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added September edition of the White Book

The white book Commonwealth Defence Liaison Staffs and Foreign Service Attachés accredited to London

This publication is no longer publicly available...

Form: Defence Postgraduate Medical Deanery (DPMD) external training form
seen at 09:31, 16 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MOD form 1797 to the latest revised version.

Application form (MOD Form 1797) for funding of external training for the Defence Postgraduate Medical Deanery training programme.

Gas Safety Week: 16 – 22 September 2013
seen at 09:30, 16 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety. To mark the week, Gas Safe Register has launched an interactive gas map identifying the most dangerous postcodes in the country by revealing...

Index of Labour Costs per Hour (ILCH) Q2 2013 (experimental)
seen at 09:30, 16 September in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Also known as Labour Cost Index (LCI). Measures changes in the average labour costs per hour worked. Labour costs include wages and salaries as well as employer social contributions, maternity, paternity and sick...