The last year has been one of the most successful years ever for Britain’s renewable energy drive, with big leaps forward in actual deployment, in newly announced projects and in long term policy completion. ...
Waverley EIRs: local air quality management: Waverley Borough Council 2013 Air Quality Progress Report.
The High Court has today issued its judgment on the Judicial Review on the benefit cap. The Court found in favour of the Department for Work and Pensions and dismissed the case on all grounds. Local authorities...
DFID Uganda operational plan 2013
This consultation seeks views on an amendment to the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008, on a proposal to allow for the continued use of paint-strippers containing the substance dichloromethane (DCM), under certain...
A North Yorkshire-based construction company has admitted safety failings that led to one of its employees suffering a fractured skull and eight broken ribs in a four-metre fall.
A Clackmannanshire firm has been fined for safety failings after a chimney sweep fell from the chimney stack of a two storey house in Falkirk.
Sentencing remarks of Mr Justice Nicol
The last year has been one of the most successful years ever for Britain’s renewable energy drive, with big leaps forward in actual deployment, in newly announced projects and in long term policy completion. ...
Information about the procurement of food by catering suppliers in Defra
The second annual UK-Japan Nuclear Dialogue was held at the FCO on 30-31 Oct 2013. This annual bilateral dialogue was agreed during the Prime Minister’s visit to Japan in April 2012.
This year’s Dialogue...
Request for information on Geoengineering programmes, including Solar Radiation Management (SRM), being implemented within the UK.
This issue contains information about:
reassessment from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment Housing Benefit speed of processing from April 2013 to June 2013 national implementation...
Despite progress over many years, the gender pay gap (the difference between in average earnings between male and female employees) in the UK is still high by international standards. This is partly because many...
Permanent Secretary business expenses: January to March 2013
Updated: added Notice 05/11/2013 Al-Qaida (Reg 1091/2013)
UN Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999) and subsequent related Resolutions requires all member states to freeze the assets, prevent the...
Updated: Updated consolidated lists to reflect Notice 05/11/13 Al-Qaida (1091/2013)
HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in...
Dame Fiona Caldicott will design the panel based on the recommendations in her upcoming report. The panel will advise and challenge the health and care system on Information Governance issues.
Former surgeon, David Sellu, has today been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter over the death of 67-year-old James Joseph Hughes, who died three days after developing a life-threatening condition, whilst...
Asked what the PM would like to hear the energy companies say at the Energy Select Committee today, the PMS said it was for the companies to explain the decisions they have taken with regards to bills. ...
Asked if the PM would consider the comments from the energy companies that they would cut bills if green levies were reduced, the PMS said the government was already looking at how to roll back green charges. ...
Asked for an update on the Royal Charter, the PMS said, that subject to any decision the court might take, there was no change to the current timetable. As with all Privy Council meetings, the details would be...
Asked what the PM made of suggestions from the Home Affairs Select Committee that plans to bring back justice and policing powers from Brussels may not result in the repatriation of many powers, the PMS said that...
Asked about the Al-Madinah school, the PMS said the PM?s view was unchanged. All schools of whatever type had to perform to the very best standards possible. If there were serious and consistent failings, funding...
Asked whether the PM thought an extension to HS2 was not as urgent as other matters, the PMS said the PM wanted to see HS2 built because of the economic benefits it would bring to the country. His priority was ...
Updated: Added updated parts 1 and 2. Removed parts 301 and 310 which have been cancelled.
Materiel cover all service equipment, stores, supplies (including combat Supplies, those items obtained by contract...
Updated: Chapter 27b Rotavirus updated to bring it into line with the current policies and procedures.
The latest version of Immunisation against infectious disease (the Green Book) is the complete updated...
Updated: Added updated part 8.
Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) is a comprehensive discipline that is applicable to all acquisition activity through life. However, the cost effective application of ILS...
Updated: Added part 5 Clothing (version 2.10). Removed part 7 which has been cancelled.
JSP 886 volume 6 instructions define the policy, related procedures and processes:
for effective management...
Updated: Added updated part 15.
Volume 3 (support chain management) Policy and procedures for the management of the defence/joint support chain.
Related information JSP 462: financial management...
Updated: Updated with new contact details.
Contact list for DECC’s press office and press officers.
Updated: General Licence 1 added
Licences authorise certain activities or types of transaction that would otherwise be prohibited by asset freezing legislation.
This page contains:
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Updated: Added guidance leaflet on responding
To be used if someone takes you to an employment tribunal.
You can also respond online.
Updated: Issue 24 added
06/09/2013 - Planning Inspectorate Newsletter - Issue 24
08/05/2013 - Planning Inspectorate Newsletter - Issue 23
21/12/2012 - Planning Inspectorate...
Working with Civil Society
Updated: Revised introductory text as requested.
The Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) data update for November 2013 has been published by Public Health England (PHE).
The data are presented...
Updated: Updated recruitment information
You need to apply to the advisory committee for your local court.
Check the list of advisory committees to find out if there are any vacancies in your area...
The fire and rescue bulletin for November 2013 requests nominations for engagement with the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme - Fire Requirements Assurance Group.
Provides information on business appointment applications handled by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) since June 2009, concerning:
total number of applications received number ...
Updated: Added firing times covering the period from 25 November to 8 December 2013
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such...
Updated: Added the Top level messages for November 2013
The Ministry of Defence top level messages help defence personnel and external audiences understand the MOD’s position on current departmental issues...
Updated: Added updated Where are they now document
The documents on this page include:
a subject index to JSP 886 amendments and additions to the manual an index of previous versions of the manual...
Updated: Business Population estimates 2013 stats release and BPE 2013 data Files updated on November 1 2013 to resolve formatting issues and to ensure that all weblinks are working correctly.
‘Business...
Discussion of the non-domestic rating in England and Wales statistics publication by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), offering further information on topics including relevance, reliability, accuracy, timeliness...
Updated: New consultation principles added - November 2013.
The Civil Service Reform Plan commits the government to improving policy making and implementation with a greater focus on robust evidence...
The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...
Brunel’s ss Great Britain and Science Museum ‘Full Steam Ahead’ game shortlisted for industry award
The Human Tissue Authority is running a drop-in event in Cardiff on the Code of Practice for new organ donation law.
The Human Tissue Authority is running a drop-in event in Aberystwyth on the Code of Practice for new organ donation law.
The Human Tissue Authority is running a drop-in event in Llandudno on the Code of Practice for new organ donation law.
Updated: Excel tables added
Statistics on International Development 2013 - Tables
Updated: Added AFCS form WPS 01
These forms should be used when claiming pensions under Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) 75 and AFPS 05.
Please visit Pensions and compensation for veterans
This report examines how well grades predicted at GCE A level for HE applicants in 2010 matched the actual grades obtained and looks at ways in which the introduction of the A* grade impacted on grade prediction...
The National Animal Health and Welfare Framework has been an important planning and prioritisation tool since its introduction following the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak of 2001. It was created in partnership...
Updated: Added link to Animal Health and Welfare framework 2014/15
The National Animal Health and Welfare Framework has been an important planning and prioritisation tool since its introduction following...
Updated: Government's response to the consultation published.
This consultation sets out the government’s vision for transforming the child maintenance system so the emphasis is placed on supporting families...
A 26-year-old History graduate from west London has won The National Archives' short film competition, Files on Film.
In partnership with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) we are hosting a high level, two day discussion on managing urban flood risk in Southeast Asian river deltas.
Challenges in flood risk management...
In March 2011 the Government responded to the Public Accounts Select Committee report ‘Smaller Government: Shrinking the Quango state’ setting out the Coalition’s plans for reforming the public...
My honourable Friend Secretary of State for Education (Rt Hon Michael Gove MP) made the following announcement:
I announced in February my intention to reform GCSEs to ensure they are rigorous and robust...
My Rt. Hon. Friend the Minister for Business and Energy (Michael Fallon) has made the following statement.
The Government has committed to ending the culture of tick-box regulation and creating an environment...
My right hon Friend the Home Secretary (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:
The Government’s response to the report of Mr David Anderson QC on the operation in...
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Wales (David Jones) has made the following Ministerial Statement:
The Chancellor, Chief Secretary to the Treasury and I are pleased to set out the Government&#...
Updated: Data up to 4 November published.
Table last updated on 5 November 2013.
Weekly fuel pricesMS Excel Spreadsheet, 246KB
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Watch now: Arts Council and the RSA seminar on a new political economy for the arts
The eighth and latest version of the Purple Book shows that defined benefit pension schemes are continuing to reduce their risks as most of the asset allocation trends seen in recent years remain unchanged.
In partnership with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) we will host a high level, two day discussion on managing urban flood risk in Southeast Asian river deltas.
Challenges in flood risk management...
Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
A data warehouse containing records of all patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. Contains details of around 16 million episodes of patient care (finished consultant episodes) per year.
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
On 12 July 2013, following a public consultation, the Government announced their intention to reform the regulatory framework for the recruitment sector. We intend to replace the Employment Agencies Act 1973 ...
Government have committed to ending the culture of tick-box regulation and creating an environment that gives business confidence and certainty to grow.
Primary authority promotes business confidence through...
On Wednesday 30 October an incident occurred in British Gibraltar territorial waters (BGTW) involving dangerous manoeuvring by a Spanish guardia civil boat. Following media reporting of the incident, this statement...
The Government’s response to the report of Mr David Anderson QC on the operation in 2012 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and part 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 is being published today.
I thank David Anderson...
Air quality EIRs: Air Quality Grant Progress Reports submitted by London authorities for projects carried out under the 2011 to 2012 and 2012 to 2013 Air Quality Grant Scheme.
This MOT special notice is about the change to the VOSA service desk contact number and a change to the MOT computerisation password reset process.
Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) for the period 2009 to 2013 on the:
number of whistleblowing complaints referred to BIS by the Insolvency Service number...
The Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) data update for November 2013 has been published by Public Health England (PHE).
The data are presented in an interactive data tool that allows users to view...
DECC set up a tracking survey in early 2012 to understand and monitor public attitudes to the Department’s main business priorities. The survey runs four times a year and consists of one longer, annual survey...
This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
Updated: Added revised version of 'Public Health Outcomes Framework data update: indicators' document.
The Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) data update for August 2013 has been published by...
Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
A data warehouse containing records of all patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. Contains details of around 16 million episodes of patient care (finished consultant episodes) per year.
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel