When asked if the PM had been involved in the ministerial appointments of Norman Baker and Alistair Carmichael yesterday, the PMS explained that ministerial appointments were ultimately the responsibility of the...

Asked whether the PM would correct the record on his statement in PMQs that all married couples on the basic rate of tax would benefit from marriage tax breaks, the PMS said there was no need. The PM had explained...

Asked whether the PM agreed that the scale of Savile abuses should trigger further investigations into potential accomplices, the PMS said that it was a very important investigation that must be followed through...

The Duchess meets Princess Laurentien

This charter is for tenants and landlords in the private rented sector. It states what renters should expect from their deal and action to take if they are victims of hidden fees or poor standards of accommodation...

Updated: Added a Welsh version of the guide.

Step by step guidance for applicants filling out the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.

Updated: Added a Welsh version of the guide.

A step by step guide for countersignatories completing the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.

Updated: Addition of the statistics yearly consultation

The documents on our statistics standards are published in line with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.

The Wessex Centre is one of 15 centres in England. This centre is part of the South of England region.

September 2013 briefing for further education colleges and training organisations on 24+ advanced learning loans. It was produced by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) jointly with the...

Althea Efunshile, Deputy Chief Executive of Arts Council England, has delivered her vision of the future of cultural education in England

The document provides an update on some key policy developments since publication of the UK’s CCS Roadmap in 2012 and responds to the major recommendations from Task Force’s final report.

The document...

Fuel bills FOI: information about gas and electricity in Defra HQ building, including: fuel bills for financial year 2012 to 2013; energy supplier; tariff signed up to; and how Defra guarantees it is getting ...

All conflict is about people; their behaviours, attitudes, fears, social structures, family and ideological ties and narratives. Understanding the human dimensions of conflict is therefore a critical determinant...

This report on DWP Contracted Employment Programmes focuses mainly on the ‘Work Programme’. Much of the information contained in this report is already available but is drawn together here in accordance with ...

Updated: A draft copy of the new version of the manual is a now available to view.

This inspection manual is used by VOSA examiners, vehicle presenters and anyone who wants to familiarise themselves ...

The activities of the Joint Ministerial Committee since its last meeting in plenary format in September 2012. This document will be published on the websites of the 4 administrations.

This report was ...

This paper sets out the government’s response to the issues raised by the Communities and Local Government Select Committee in its report on the private rented sector.

For the second year running, STFC's Innovation Technology Access Centre (I-TAC) has been named 'Chemical Services Provider of the Year' at the prestigious Chemicals Northwest Awards 2013.

The owner of a Leicestershire transport company has been sentenced for safety failings after a mechanic was killed during a jacking operation.

Today, The Pensions Advisory Service pays tribute to 30 years of service over which hundreds of dedicated pensions professionals have offered their time and expertise to help people with their pension problems...

A new assurance framework is published today to help trustees of defined contribution (DC) ‘master trusts’ demonstrate to potential and existing customers that their scheme is being run to a high standard.

This Bulletin provides a measure of the value of construction output in Northern Ireland.

Information for providers about your role as an organisation contracted to deliver ‘ESF for families with multiple problems’ provision for the DWP.

Updated: Updated the list of fees with current prices.

A full list of Consular fees

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 26 October to 1 November 2013 in CSV and PDF formats.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on ...

Report looking at the effectiveness of the Dartford local residents discount scheme (LRDS), and the take up of DART-Tag an electronic payment device mounted inside a vehicle. Usage of either scheme offers...

This letter to bus operators reminds them of the changes to the bus subsidy regime which will come in on 1 October 2013 and 1 January 2014.

In summary, on 1 October 2013:

operators of bus services...

This is the letter sent to local councils giving them the government’s initial estimate of how much grant it will pay them from January 2014. It follows the decision to devolve part of the Bus Service Operators...

A decision letter from the Secretary of State for Transport, authorising the construction and operation of a second tram route through Manchester City Centre for the existing Metrolink system.

Read the...

The inspector’s report of the public inquiry into the Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Second City Crossing) Order.

Read the related decision letter:

Transport for...

Updated: Latest Plug-in Van Grant scheme claims until 30 September 2013 released.

Latest uptake figures

As of 30 September 2013, 364 claims have been made through the Plug-in Van Grant scheme.

Overview...

Updated: Latest Plug-in Car Grant scheme claims until 30 September 2013 released.

Latest update figures

As of 30 September 2013, 5702 claims have been made through the Plug-in Car Grant scheme.

Overview...

DFID Management Response to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact recommendations on: DFID’s Support for Palestine Refugees through UNRWA, September 2013

How DWP is working to increase the level of procurement business with SMEs, to meet the target that 25% of spend with third party suppliers should go to SMEs by March 2015.

Updated: Updated list from 3 October 2013

Details of Consular Fees (from 3 October 2013)

Updated: Tax complexity index methodology paper – second version published

We’ve been thinking about ways to measure complexity in the tax system. These documents set out our conclusions.

Methodology...

15 graduates of the Fighting Chance: Battle4Brazil initiative join the GB Taekwondo World Class Performance Programme

The Human Tissue Authority is running Welsh public consultation events on the deemed consent Code of Practice.

A Lincolnshire agricultural machinery manufacturer has been fined after employees were put at risk of developing asthma through the spraying of a hazardous chemical.

A packaging firm has been fined after a worker severed the tip of a finger on a machine where a safety guard had been deliberately disabled.

A Dumfries company has been fined for safety failings after a 70 year-old worker fell more than four metres from a ladder at the firm’s animal-rendering plant in Motherwell.

Updated: Updated text to explain in more detail how exemptions and remissions apply.

Use this form if you need help with the cost of registering a lasting power of attorney (LPA) or enduring power of attorney...

List of Hospitals in Vietnam

The self-assessment framework was created by nurses and care staff to compare current dementia care with the best practice criteria.

It is for use by health and social care staff, as well as wider teams...

Updated: updated title

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...

Commenting on Universities UK’s review of part-time and mature higher education, published today, Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education, commented:

“I welcome the call...

Construction Futures, the pioneering apprenticeships scheme, is now under new ownership.  The Northamptonshire–based initiative has been transferred to leading social enterprise Fusion21, helping it to expand...

I mostly want to celebrate the opening of the college this morning. But I should also make a short comment on recent developments in the Andrew Mitchell case. The Home Secretary has set out the government’s position...

Updated: Response document, company responses and updated standard forms published

Background

The government launched its new approach to Public Private Partnerships in December 2012. As part of its reforms...

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Air Transit of cargo and personnel through...

Updated: Announced new ad hoc statistical release to be published on 18 Oct 2013.

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

Read the October edition of DBS Disclosure News.

This month’s edition includes:

Police force delays Online tracking Application reference numbers e-guide: final preparations What is a volunteer...

Man Booker Prize 2013

This bulletin shows the latest key labour market statistics for the regions and countries of Great Britain along with statistics for local authorities, travel-to-work areas and parliamentary constituencies.

This bulletin contains the latest estimates of labour market statistics (including employment, unemployment and economic inactivity) for the United Kingdom.

Presents data on local authority revenue expenditure.

This Statistical Release includes data on the number of pharmacies, prescriptions dispensed and pharmaceutical services offered in Wales. (Previously known as Pharmacuetical Services in Wales)

This Statistical Bulletin summarises the available statistics on young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in Wales.

Key indicator of Economic Growth for Scotland, identifying the economic output for the latest quarter.

The Labour Market release contains the latest data for employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, claimant count, average earnings, labour productivity, vacancies and labour disputes.

This bulletin shows the latest key labour market statistics for the regions and countries of Great Britain along with statistics for local authorities, travel-to-work areas and parliamentary constituencies.

General measure of changes in output of production sector industries.

Labour Market Statistics for Northern Ireland (employment, unemployment, earnings).

An alcohol treatment statistical bulletin and commentary presenting key results from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) concerning adults in contact with alcohol treatment agencies in England.

Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

The EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) will take place in Luxembourg on 18 October 2013. My noble Friend Lord Green will represent the UK on all the issues on the agenda.

The substantive items on 18 October...

Well designed and proportionate EU legislation benefits the economy, for example by eliminating outstanding barriers to the single market. But imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on business stifles innovation...

An informal meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held in Vilnius on 13-14 September 2013. Ministers discussed the following items:

Working lunch for ECOFIN members

There was a...

A meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held in Luxembourg on 15 October 2013. The following items are on the agenda to be discussed.

Current legislative proposals

The presidency...

A tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with the Oriental Republic of Uruguay was signed on 14 October 2013. The text of the TIEA has been deposited in the Libraries of both Houses and will be made available...

On 10 September 2012, Official Report,column 1WS, I announced plans to preserve the legacy of the Royal Navy’s Invincible class aircraft carriers.

HMS Illustrious, the last of these three iconic ships...

The 30 September General Affairs Council (GAC) focused on cohesion policy and the preparation for the 24-25 October European Council. I also provided the Ministers of the GAC with an update on the work we are...

The UK is, along with the USA, a global leader in the private security company (PSC) market. Legitimate PSCs, working to high standards, are vital to the protection of diplomatic missions and the work of companies...

The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council and the Eastern Partnership ministerial meeting was held on 7 and 8 October in Luxembourg. My right hon. Friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice...

The Department for Work and Pensions has obtained approval for an advance from the Contingencies Fund of £550,000 to implement shared services (HR, finance and procurement) for the Office for Nuclear Regulation...

I wish to inform the House that an error has been identified in the written answer given to Baroness Brinton on 5 August 2013, Official Report, Summer Recess 2013, Written Answers and Statements. The information...

My Rt. Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has made the following statement.

The EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) will take place in Luxembourg on 18 October 2013. Lord...

The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council was held on 7 and 8 October in Luxembourg. My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Justice (Chris Grayling MP) and the Under Secretary for the Home Department...

My Rt Hon Friend, the Minister of State for Business and Energy (Michael Fallon) has made the following statement.

Well designed and proportionate EU legislation benefits the economy, for example by eliminating...

The Government is today publishing a consultation paper seeking views on the next phase of our proposals to transform the services provided by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). This reinforces our commitment...

Updated: Added Borrowing and investment live table 2013 to 2014.

Capital forecast and capital payments and receipts

These live tables contain data derived from quarterly returns and the first annual forecast...

This report is explores the views and levels of support employers gave to employees in part-time higher education (HE) study in 2011. This followed on from a 2009 BIS research paper ‘Employer perspectives on ...

Updated: Published latest statistics showing numbers of children in out-of-work households at 31 May 2012.

An update of official statistics on children living in out-of-work benefit claimant households, ...

Updated: Results for week ending 13 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 ...

Updated: Lone parents receiving JSA claimant count to the end of August 2013 published.

This statistical data set provides a monthly count of lone parent Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants in Great ...

Updated: Added monthly DWP statistical summary October 2013 (data to August 2013).

This page contains monthly and quarterly DWP statistical summaries for 2013.

Monthly statistical summaries

Monthly...

Updated: Updated to include figures to July 2013.

This monthly publication gives the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle (ie bovine TB) in Great Britain. The statistics are obtained from the Animal...

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that Forecasts for the UK economy is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting ...

A North East glass firm has been fined after potentially exposing nearly 200 workers and visitors to dangerous asbestos fibres at its Consett premises.

Presents data on local authority revenue expenditure.

This Statistical Release includes data on the number of pharmacies, prescriptions dispensed and pharmaceutical services offered in Wales. (Previously known as Pharmacuetical Services in Wales)

This Statistical Bulletin summarises the available statistics on young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in Wales.

Key indicator of Economic Growth for Scotland, identifying the economic output for the latest quarter.

The Labour Market release contains the latest data for employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, claimant count, average earnings, labour productivity, vacancies and labour disputes.

This bulletin shows the latest key labour market statistics for the regions and countries of Great Britain along with statistics for local authorities, travel-to-work areas and parliamentary constituencies.

General measure of changes in output of production sector industries.

Labour Market Statistics for Northern Ireland (employment, unemployment, earnings).

An alcohol treatment statistical bulletin and commentary presenting key results from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) concerning adults in contact with alcohol treatment agencies in England.

Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.