The economic pact Building a Prosperous and United Community was signed at Downing Street on 14 June, just before the G8 summit in County Fermanagh.
On 10 October, the eve of a major investment...
Updated: Letters from Fire Minister Brandon Lewis to the Fire Brigades Union and to the Communities and Local Government Committee dated 9 October 2013 have been added.
These documents provide details of...
The UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive launched the economic pact Building a Prosperous and United Community on 14 June, just before the G8 summit in County Fermanagh.
On 11 October, ...
A Cornish landlord risked the life of neighbours by carrying out work on a domestic gas boiler despite being unqualified to do so.
My hon Friend the Minister of State, Department of Health (Norman Lamb) has made the following written ministerial statement.
In October 2011, the Government announced that people receiving NHS continuing...
I would like to inform the House, together with my Rt Hon Friend the Minister of State for Universities and Science (Mr David Willetts), that the Government Response to the House of Lords Science and Technology...
My hon Friend the Minister for Immigration (Mark Harper) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:
On 24 September 2013, Border Force launched a Registered Traveller scheme. Registered...
My right hon Friend the Home Secretary (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:
On 7 October, I published a new cross-Government strategy for tackling serious and organised...
Updated: 09/10/13 - Attachment corrected: 'Smarter Government Public Sector Fraud Task Force' report
The latest publications of the NFA’s work.
Updated: Added information about submitting an application eligibility enquiry to the DBS
The positions listed in this guide represent the professions, offices, employments, work and occupations that are...
These statistics are for 1990-91 to 2013-14.
For previous years please see the National Archives website.
These statistics are for 1990-91 to 2013-14.
For previous years please see the National Archives website.
These statistics are for 1999-00 to 2013-14.
For previous years please see the National Archives website.
The ‘VAT gap’ is the difference between the VAT theoretical liability, estimated using National Accounts data, and actual cash receipts.
Supporting technologies where our science strengths and business capabilities combine is a core part of the government’s Industrial Strategy. In autumn 2012 the Chancellor highlighted eight great technologies...
This statistical release has been produced by Government analysts working within HMRC, in line with the values, principles and protocols set out in the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.
The annex...
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office
FOI release 25225
Funding details and grant in aid agreements for the NWCU from the financial year 2006 to the present date.
The information was released on 19 December 2012.
Updated: added 'Policy brief: Payments Regulator' and 'Annotated clause: Payments Regulator'
The government introduced the Financial Services (Banking Reform Bill) in the House of Commons on 4 February ...
Updated: added response to consultation
BackgroundIn July 2011 the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) published The future of cheques, its final report into the decision by the Payments Council – ultimately...
Wales Office Transparency Data
Wales Office Transparency Data
Updated: Added low flying timetable for the period covering 21 to 25 October 2013
A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables ...
Wales Office Transparency Data
Updated: Updated consular fees
A full list of Consular fees
Separate to the Home Office annual report and accounts, this report updates the department’s performance since 2009-2010, against the 2012-2015 Business Plan priorities and the cross-government sustainability...
In May 2010 the Coalition Government set up new standards for transparency in government. All Departments have committed to publish any spend over £25,000.
In May 2010 the Coalition Government set up new standards for transparency in government. The Minister for the Cabinet Office has committed government to publishing procurement card spending data over £...
NATO procurement is undertaken by different entities (including NATO Agencies) on behalf of NATO. There is no central organisation responsible for procurement. There are many sources of NATO funding for various...
The Home Office is seeking members (up to 7 appointments) with expertise in the following areas:
chemistry criminal law drug education and prevention healthcare epidemiology social science...
The Home Office is seeking members with expertise in the following areas:
an individual with current or recent senior leadership experience in commercial/industrial biotechnology a veterinarianAll...
A statement of accounts providing the costs of running UK Parliamentary and European Parliamentary elections (and by-elections) in England and Wales for 2012 to 2013.
This publication includes information on accessing NATO business opportunities, the NATO security and investment programme (NSIP), the UK Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) and NATO recruitment and ...
We welcome applicants with experience in fields related to the group’s work, such as diversity issues, human rights law, policy development, psychology and medicine.
Closing date for receipt of applications...
From the UK National Security Authority
Author Margaret Drabble and Magnum Photographer Martin Parr launch ‘Black Country Women’ in West Bromwich
Esom, 52, will Chair the 12-person Board of the BABA and be responsible for the governance and overall leadership of the organisatio
A Bilston shotblasting firm has been fined after a heavy vehicle chassis crushed a worker’s leg when it slipped from a forklift truck during a flawed lifting operation.
Thermowells can ‘breathe’ in atmospheric moisture; if the atmosphere contains halides and the thermowell is made from austenitic stainless steel then there is a probability that stress corrosion cracking will...
A Stoke-on-Trent man has been given a suspended prison sentence for multiple gas safety offences, including pretending to be Gas Safe registered, several breaches of legal orders banning him from carrying out...
Updated: Published September 2013 statistics.
About these statisticsThese statistics aren’t classed as an ‘official statistic’. This means that they are not:
subject to scrutiny and assessment...
Published title: Exchange of Letters between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium Amending the Agreement between the Government...
An update of DFID’s work in Somalia. Key facts on: girls and women, jobs and growth, governance, humanitarian and peace and stability. Details on our approach, our partners and where the UK aid money goes.
An update of DFID’s work in Nigeria. Key facts on: girls and women, jobs and growth, water sanitation and hygiene, health and governance. Details on our approach, our partners and where the UK aid money goes.
An update of DFID’s work in Pakistan. Key facts on: girls and women, jobs and growth, governance, humanitarian assistance and education. Details on our approach, our partners and where the UK aid money goes.
An update of DFID’s work in Bangladesh. Key facts on: girls and women, jobs and growth, governance, humanitarian assistance, education and water sanitation, hygiene. Details on our approach, our partners and ...
Updated: Published additional FOI requests
Ministry of Justice FOI releases for August 2013
Updated: Published annex 13 of the annual report by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the Social Fund 2012 to 2013.
Published on this page are the:
annual report by the Secretary...
Ministerial quarterly summary Apr - Jun 2013
Ministers’ overseas travel Apr - Jun 2013
Ministers’ hospitality Apr - Jun 2013
Ministers’ gifts given and received Apr - Jun 2013
Ministers’ meetings with external organisations Apr - Jun 2013
The findings and opinions expressed in this publication remain those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the British government or the Ukrainian government.
On 10th and 11th October 2013, around 100 representatives from the realms of education, culture, sports, media, politics, and diplomacy will gather in London for the annual Belgo-British Conference. This year...
The quantitative report discusses 2 years of research carried out as part of an overall evaluation study of the new syllabus and process.
The qualitative report presents findings, evaluation and recommendations...
The over-representation of young novice drivers in road collisions is a public health risk in Great Britain (GB), and worldwide.
The key contributory factors to this problem are known and are cross-cultural...
Plans to relaunch The Space
Lincoln Digital Culture Festival, October 18th -26th 2013
Moving The Goalposts tells International Inspiration about how it is using sport to empower young women in Kenya.
Policing and Criminal Justice Minister Damian Green today (Wednesday 9 October) announced proposals to make it easier to restrict the activities of anyone who poses a risk of sexual harm to children and adults...
Released on 9 October, this document outlines the Border Force’s responses to the inspector’s 14 recommendations.
The inspector’s report can be found on his website.
Updated: Updated monthly prices data set.
This weekly publication includes averages of the most usual prices charged at the English wholesale markets in Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool and New Spitalfields...
Updated: The attachment was updated
A full list of Consular fees
This list is provided by the Consular Section of the British High Commission in Islamabad and British Deputy high Commission, Karachi for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government nor...
Updated: Added new firing times for the period 19 to 25 October 2013 in CSV and PDF format.
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices...
This report, commissioned by the Department of Health, provides evidence on the importance of post diagnostic support for people with dementia and their carers, and the role that dementia advisers and peer support...
From interactive online theatre to app development: five more awards made from the Digital R&D Fund for the Arts
Following the recent government spending review, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that PLR funding for 2015-16 will be protected and will be maintained at 2014-15 levels, currently...
Online applications must be submitted by midnight on 30 June to be included in the year end calculations. As 30 June falls on a Sunday, when the office is closed, postal applications must be received by no later...
Asked about President Karzai?s comments on the contribution made by UK forces in Afghanistan, the PMS said that UK forces had clearly made sacrifices in Afghanistan, but it had been in the national interest. There...
Peter Swift, Deputy Director of the Independent Education and School Governance Division, has written to local authorities and non-maintained special schools (NMSS) about the long-term strategy for state-funded...
This document reports on the experiences and identifies lessons learned from 6 leading cities around the world:
Chicago Rio de Janeiro Stockholm Boston Barcelona Hong KongWhile all cities ...
The study explores the market structure and size, the trends in the market, and global regional highlights for smart cities. The report identifies UK strengths, barriers and opportunities, and strengthening UK...
Updated: Results for week ending 6 October published
The statistics presented in the table below, show the number of sub 50kW solar photovoltaic installations and capacity installed at the end of each week...
This document considers the challenges for cities. It also looks at the role which the smart city concept plays, the opportunities for business and the role of government in strengthening UK capability.
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Updated: Government response and strategy 'Rail fares and ticketing: next steps' added.
The government’s goal for rail fares and ticketing is to allow more passengers to travel and to have a better experience...
Updated: Added comments from Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) regarding a subsequent independent review of this Board of Inquiry.
Board of Inquiry (BOI) into the Squirrel ZJ 247 helicopter crash at Kingscott...
Outlines progress on implementing the UK’s e-infrastructure strategy. The strategy proposed a series of recommendations around software, hardware, networks, data services, cyber security, and skills to...
A guide to the principles and methods behind HEFCE’s funding and student number control allocations to universities and colleges has been published. It covers academic year 2013-14 and can be downloaded from our...
On the publication today of the Higher Education Commission’s report Regulating Higher Education: Protecting Students, Encouraging Innovation, Enhancing Excellence, Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair...
Monthly statistics presenting information on UK international and domestic sea passengers.
Presents data on the results of the December Agricultural and Horticultural Census in Scotland.
Measures the volume of production at base year prices for the manufacturing, mining and quarrying and energy supply industries. These are seasonally adjusted figures on the index of output of the production industries...
This statistical bulletin, produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) every quarter, shows the net rate of return on capital employed for UK PNFCs’ related to their UK operations.
Latest monthly statistics on trade in goods classified according to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) as well as monthly estimates for total trade in services.
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
I would like to update the House on the loan to Ireland.
Ireland completed the 10th quarterly review of its International Monetary Fund and European Union programme of financial assistance on 9 May 2013...
The interim report of the Independent Public Service Pensions Commission (IPSPC) found that current pension structures, combined with fair deal requirements, are a barrier to plurality of public service provision...
The Government are committed to supporting people who aspire to become homeowners. Since the financial crisis, increased deposit requirements and falling equity values have left many hardworking households unable...
I wish to inform the House of steps that my Department is taking to protect taxpayers’ interests and ensure probity in the spending of public money. As part of the coalition Government’s programme...
I would like to update hon. Members on the main items of business undertaken by my Department since the House rose for conference recess on 13 September.
Supporting shoppers and local shops
We are...
Under section 364 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 the Director of Service Prosecutions is appointed by Her Majesty the Queen. The term of the current incumbent, Bruce Houlder QC, comes to an end on 30 November.
The UK Government have today published the sixth paper in its Scotland analysis programme, “Scotland analysis: Defence”. This series of publications is designed to inform the debate on Scotland’...
I am proposing an amendment to the Children and Families Bill that will make significant changes to the legislation regarding young carers. This is in line with the commitment made on Commons report by my colleague...
I am pleased to announce that four companies have signed contracts to establish and operate the Data and Communications Company (DCC) providing the shared infrastructure needed for energy suppliers to roll out...
I am today announcing the start of the triennial review of the Coal Authority. Triennial reviews are part of the Government’s commitment to ensuring that non-departmental public bodies continue to have ...
I would like to inform the House about the Government’s response following the terrorist attack on the Westgate shopping centre in the Westlands area of Nairobi between 21 and 24 September. In doing so, ...
In October 2011, the Government announced that people receiving NHS continuing health care (NHS CHC) would have the “right to ask” for a personal health budget (PHB), including a direct payment, subject...
On 24 September 2013, Border Force launched a registered traveller scheme. Registered traveller will be beneficial to high value, regular travellers to the UK and have a positive impact on economic growth.
On 7 October, I published a new cross-Government strategy for tackling serious and organised crime. Its publication coincides with the formal establishment of the new National Crime Agency (NCA).
Organised...
I regret to inform the House that a written answer I gave on 2 September 2013, Official Report, column 218W, to the hon. Member for Shipley (Philip Davies) was incorrect. The hon. Member asked
the Secretary...
In a written ministerial statement of 14 March 2013, Official Report, column 27WS, my hon. Friend the then Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, the Member for Maidstone and The Weald (Mrs Grant) announced ...
I am today announcing a review of the way in which the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) delivers services to its customers. This includes services to motorists, businesses, the police, the courts, local...
Public Health England (PHE) is the strategic leader for public health informatics in England. This strategy describes the priorities PHE proposes to support, articulates a vision and starts to outline the ways...
Updated: fees updated
A full list of Consular fees
Updated: uploaded the new updated attachment
A full list of Consular fees
Peter Swift,Deputy Director of the Independent Education and School Governance Division has written to local authorities and non-maintained special schools (NMSS) about the long-term strategy for state-funded...
Updated: The names of two of the epilepsy associations have changed.
Epilepsy information for Group 1 and Group 2 driving entitlement licence holders.
The statistics cover all arrests designated in law under schedule 1 of the Football Spectators Act 1989 (as amended) reported by police to the FBOA.
During the football season Police Football Intelligence...
Science Minister David Willetts announces two major NERC-funded projects to monitor ocean currents.
Aviva has today released its 'Real Retirement' report, giving the results of its research into the three phases of retirement. Since the beginning of 2010, Aviva has been monitoring the concerns and finances...
UK Trade is a major component of two other key economic statistics – UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the UK Balance of Payments. This means that there is a threefold potential for UK Trade statistics to inform...
Constant price seasonally adjusted indices and growth rates for Production and component industries for August 2013
This statistical bulletin, produced by the Office for National Statistics every quarter, shows the net rate of return on capital employed for UK private non-financial corporations (PNFCs) related to their UK operations...
Monthly statistics presenting information on UK international and domestic sea passengers.
Presents data on the results of the December Agricultural and Horticultural Census in Scotland.
Measures the volume of production at base year prices for the manufacturing, mining and quarrying and energy supply industries. These are seasonally adjusted figures on the index of output of the production industries...
This statistical bulletin, produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) every quarter, shows the net rate of return on capital employed for UK PNFCs’ related to their UK operations.
Latest monthly statistics on trade in goods classified according to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) as well as monthly estimates for total trade in services.
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...