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27 November 2013

Form: National pupil database: application, declaration and agreement
seen at 18:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Forms for researchers and third-party organisations applying for data extracts from the national pupil database (NPD).

The forms should be read in conjunction with the NPD user guide.

Correspondence: news@dvla: issue 6
seen at 18:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Keep up-to-date with the work of DVLA and read the next edition of news@dvla which includes:

an introduction to the new Chief Executive, Oliver Morley an opportunity to give your views on DVLA’s services...
Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Iran (nuclear proliferation)
seen at 18:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added 27/11/13 Iran (Reg 1203/2013)

In 2006, the UN Security Council imposed, amongst other matters, asset freeze restrictions on persons determined by the UN as engaging in, directly associating...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 18:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated list to reflect notice: 27/11/13 Iran (Reg 1203/2013)

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, for ...

Proposals to remove twelve legislative measures – Analysis of responses to public consultation
seen at 18:30, 27 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Summary and analysis of consultation responses to HSE’s proposals to remove twelve legislative measures.

Firm fined for guarding failings after worker struck by flying splinters
seen at 18:30, 27 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Glasgow wood machining company has been fined for safety failings that left a worker needing extensive surgery.
Guidance: National pupil database: user guide and supporting information
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

National pupil database user guide aimed at existing and potential users of the data, including:

staff at the Department for Education and third parties working on the department’s behalf independent...
Form: National pupil database application form, declaration and agreement
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Forms for researchers and third-party organisations applying for data extracts from the national pupil database (NPD).

The forms should be read in conjunction with the NPD user guide.

Transparency data: Workforce management information
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added to Workforce management information for October 2013

Details of the workforce management data for MOD. These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information...

Guidance: State aid: the basics
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

This guide is intended to help public bodies understand what state aid is, and whether it might affect their policies. Those whose work might be subject to state aid rules will find signposts to more detailed...

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new low flying times for the period 9 to 13 December 2013

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover 3 tactical...

Guidance: Extended ministerial offices: guidance for departments
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

In June 2013 the government published an independent report by the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR): ‘Accountability and Responsiveness in the Senior Civil Service’. It explored the support for...

Policy paper: Encouraging social action
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

The Encouraging Social Action paper provides an update on the government’s achievements and commitments regarding:

the giving of money the giving of time community action encouraging young people...
Corporate report: Science and Innovation Annual Reports 2004 - 2011
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Science and innovation are at the heart of government strategy for promoting prosperity and growth. Research and knowledge is increasingly developed and transferred through international collaboration which provides...

Guidance: Academy commercial transfer agreement
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New download. Two areas have been updated, the condition precedent and the confidentiality agreement.

This document should be discussed and agreed with the local authority or trust before the academy...

FOI release: Time spent in hospital by serving UK military personnel for mental disorders and injuries
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

MOD response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request dated 13 November 2013 regarding the figures of time spent in hospital by serving UK military personnel for mental disorders including PTSD, injury, including...

Statistics - national statistics: Country and regional analysis: 2013
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added CRA 2013 database and interactive tables

The country and regional analysis (CRA) presents statistical estimates for the allocation of identifiable expenditure between the UK countries and...

Guidance: Armed forces compensation
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

There are a number of compensation schemes available to UK serving and former serving personnel who are injured as a result of their service in the armed forces. The scheme that applies to each individual will...

FOI release: Battle related deaths or servicemen Jan 1987 to Dec 2012
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

MOD response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request dated 20 November 2013 for the number of battle related deaths of servicemen in any conflict or operation in each month for the period January 1987 to December...

STFC Built Cameras to offer the first ever near-live images of Earth
seen at 16:32, 27 November in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
For the first time ever users across the globe will be able to view recent scenes and events on Earth from Space thanks to the launch this week of two new cameras built by STFC RAL Space.
Clean Sport Forum 2013: The New Code and Beyond
seen at 16:31, 27 November in News (Our copy).
Representatives from across the sporting landscape will meet in Salford this week for the third annual Clean Sport Forum
Safety alert – Sizing of latex neck seals used with diving equipment
seen at 16:31, 27 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Latex neck seals used in the diving industry need to be correctly fitted to the diver. A neck seal that is too large allows water ingress or gas escape and a neck seal that is too small can cause severe breathing...

Anxiang Du guilty of murder
seen at 16:30, 27 November in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Anxiang Du, a businessman from the Midlands, has been found guilty of the murder of a family of four in Northampton.
Successes of the Month - November 2013
seen at 16:30, 27 November in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Each month, the CPS celebrates the outstanding work of teams and individuals up and down the country by publishing their stories on the CPS website.
Guidance: Broad comparability against the LGPS: important announcement
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

This announcement relates to broad comparability work carried out by the Government Actuary’s Department (‘GAD’), where staff are eligible for membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme in England &...

Guidance: LR23 Provider Memo – Updates to Work Choice Provider Guidance
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

LR23 Work Choice Live Running Memo – Updates to Work Choice Provider Guidance.

Guidance: Work Choice: DWP provider guidance
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised versions of annex 1 and 2, and section 2 published.

The DWP provider guidance supports the prime provider, in the delivery of the Work Choice Programme on behalf of the Secretary of State...

Transparency data: DWP payments over £25,000, 2013
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2013 data published.

This series contains details of payments over £25,000 that DWP has made in 2013. This is in line with Cabinet Office policy. Payments are defined as all:

Guidance: Employee ownership and share buy backs: guide to Companies Act Regulations
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HMRC tax guidance on employee ownership link added.

Guidance that explains the changes to the share buy backs regulations within the Companies Act 2006 (Amendment of Part 18) Regulations 2013. ...

Guidance: Geological Disposal Facility webchat: Answers to outstanding questions
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Responses included here address all questions relating to the consultation document and process which were not addressed during the webchat because of time constraints.

We have not provided responses ...

Consultation outcome: Employee ownership and share buy backs: implementing Nuttall Review recommendations
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to HMRC tax guidance on employee ownership added to final outcome.

The ‘Nuttall Review on Employee Ownership’ recommended (recommendation V) that the government should review and consult...

Policy paper: Flooding in England: lead government department plan
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

The lead government department plan is designed primarily for use by Defra staff involved in flood emergency planning and those who would be involved in the response to a flooding incident. But it will also help...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 7 to 13 December 2013 in CSV and PDF formats.

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

Guidance: National pupil database: user guide and supporting information
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

User guide aimed at existing and potential users of the data, including:

staff at the Department for Education and third parties working on the department’s behalf independent third parties using extracts...
Form: National pupil database application form, declaration and agreement
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Forms for researchers and third-party organisations applying for data extracts from the national pupil database (NPD).

The forms should be read in conjunction with the NPD user guide.

Policy paper: Towards zero infections: two years on
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Two years on from the 2011 position paper, the paper outlines progress that has been made in ‘getting to zero’.

Policy paper: 2013 Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA) reports
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An update to the HECA reports from local authorities.

Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 (HECA) reports from 299 English local authorities (where links have been provided) setting out the energy...

Guidance: IHAT work completed
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

A short summary of each completed Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) review or investigation including an explanation of the original allegation, the action taken by IHAT and the end result.

Related information...
Guidance: IHAT allegations under investigation
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

This table gives a description of every allegation the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) has been instructed to investigate and shows the nature of the allegation or complaint involved.

Related information...
Policy paper: Framework document between the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Commission for Local Administration in England
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Framework documents set out the relationship between the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and the arm’s length body concerned, state each body’s role and responsibilities, and are the primary...

FOI release: Private security contractors
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence response to a Freedom of Information request dated 13th June 2012 for number of private security contractors employed by the UK government overseas and total spend by UK government on private...

Guidance: Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in England: guidance on complying with the rules for 2013 to 2016
seen at 14:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Correction to page 23 of main guidance, section headed: “Your calculation of the amount of nitrogen produced by these animals”, step 3 reference to annex corrected to “Annex 2, Part A”.

This guidance...

Speech: Keynote Speech for the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) Annual Conference
seen at 14:30, 27 November in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Thank you very much for having me here today. I welcome the opportunity to speak to you. The internet continues to be a powerful force in shaping the future UK and global economy, enabling remarkable innovation...

Norway supports disaster preparedness seminar (WP1257)
seen at 14:30, 27 November in Wilton Park (Our copy).

After the opening ceremony of the conference jointly organised with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC), Radio Thailand news interviewed the Norwegian Ambassador to Thailand, Katja Nordgaard to discuss...

28 ENGINEER REGIMENT MARATHON CHARITY GOLF CHALLENGE
seen at 14:30, 27 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

28 ENGINEER REGIMENT MARATHON CHARITY GOLF CHALLENGE

Words by David Allen, Army photographer S/Sgt Mark Nesbit RLC

For further information contact David Allen on 0049-5221-...

Guidance: Customer guides for service families
seen at 11:36, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a guide about running a business from a service family accomodation home

A series of useful guides for service personnel and service families living in service family accommodation (SFA) ...

Promotional material: DIOlogue
seen at 11:36, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new issue of DIOlogue Issue 8 October 2013.

DIOlogue is the corporate magazine of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). It is read by DIO staff, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders...

Correspondence: Bradford SCB responds to Edward Timpson: government response
seen at 11:36, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

A letter from the minister to Bradford about the publication of their letter and additional information for the serious case review into the death of Hamzah Khan.

Open consultation: HMRC digital strategy: legislative changes to enable paperless self assessment
seen at 11:36, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

HMRC’s proposal for paperless self assessment is set out in the department’s digital strategy . This will upgrade the self assessment online service to provide a digital option for customers from start...

Guidance: Gurkha pension and redundancy calculators
seen at 11:36, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated pension and redundancy calculators.

Gurkha pension calculator (GPC)

The Gurkha pension calculator below gives a forecast of benefits for members of Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS...

Index of Services, September 2013
seen at 11:31, 27 November in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Index of Services shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Wilton Park media workshop in Vietnam
seen at 11:30, 27 November in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Facilitating a workshop for journalists takes Wilton Park to Vietnam for the first time. Publicising disaster preparedness activity through the news is a crucial part of mitigating the impact of extreme weather...

British German Forum 2008Facing the new global realities: how should Europe respond? (WP921)
seen at 11:30, 27 November in Wilton Park (Our copy).

The EU has played a vital role in delivering prosperity and security to the continent over the last 50 years.

How will the European experiment develop in the next 10-20 years? Is it ready and able to face...
International Tax Compliance Agreements (Bermuda and Montserrat) (David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:32, 27 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Agreements to improve international tax compliance were signed with Bermuda and Montserrat on 25 November 2013. These agreements set out precise details of information which will be automatically exchanged with...

Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (Edward Vaizey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Culture, Communications and Creative Industries), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 10:32, 27 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council takes place in Brussels on 25 and 26 November. The UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative, Shan Morgan, will represent the UK for the culture, audiovisual and...

Foreign Affairs and General Affairs Councils (David Lidington, Minister of State (Europe and NATO), Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:32, 27 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I attended the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on 18 November and the General Affairs Council (GAC) on 19 November. My hon. Friend the Minister responsible for international security strategy attended the European...

Drugs Policy (Norman Baker, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Regional and Local Transport), Transport)
seen at 10:32, 27 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We have taken the opportunity of the G8 presidency to galvanise international partners and institutions to meet the global challenge presented by new psychoactive substances.

The G8 meetings have developed...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

Table last updated on 26 November 2013.

Weekly fuel prices

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 232KB

This ...
Statistical data set: Weekly solar PV installation & capacity based on registration date
seen at 10:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Results for week ending 24 November 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...

Statistics: NHS Health Check quarterly returns: November 2013
seen at 10:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

The data are presented in an interactive data tool that allows users to view data in a user-friendly format. Aggregated data for the year to date is also presented.

This update contains data from 152 ...

Guidance: Children in need census 2013 to 2014: XML schema files
seen at 10:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

These XML schema files are for suppliers developing software that will assist local authorities submitting returns for the children in need census 2013 to 2014.

The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs -v- Assistant Deputy Coroner for Inner North London
seen at 10:31, 27 November in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
High Court (Queen's Bench Division) Administrative Court
Andrew Mitchell MP -v- News Group Newspapers Ltd
seen at 10:31, 27 November in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) judgment
Examination Results in Wales - 2012/13
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents results of external examinations taken by pupils aged 15 or 17 in schools.
NHS Cancer Waiting Times in Wales - Quarter ending September 2013
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides data on Cancer waiting times for Welsh NHS Trusts.
Ambulance Services in Wales - October 2013
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Further Education, Work-based Learning and Adult Community Learning in Wales - 2012/13 (provisional)
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents data on learner numbers in post-16 education and training for Wales .
Index of Services - September 2013
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Business Demography - 2012
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This product includes births, deaths and survivals of UK enterprises. The active stock of businesses is also shown, so that birth and death rates can be calculated.
Second estimate of GDP - Q3 2013
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release was previously known as UK Output, Income and Expenditure. It contains estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, income and expenditure approaches.
Business Investment - Q3 2013 Provisional Results
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Commentary and tables on investment trends by businesses. Contains capital expenditure data for various sectors of the economy at current prices, constant prices and seasonally adjusted.
Drugs (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Minister for Crime Prevention (Norman Baker) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

We have taken the opportunity of the G8 presidency to galvanise international partners...

EU: Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (Lord Gardiner of Kimble)
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Hon friend, The Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries (Ed Vaizey MP) has made the following statement:

The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council takes place in Brussels on...

Transparency data: Department for Transport workforce management information
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2013 release of Department for Transport workforce management information.

Monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs in Civil Service departments, their agencies...

Guidance: Local authorities operating civil parking enforcement in England
seen at 09:32, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Local authorities operating civil parking enforcement in England list updated.

Summary

Areas in England where local authorities operate civil parking enforcement.

Statistical data set: Weekly solar PV installation & capacity based on registration date
seen at 09:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Results for week ending 24 November 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...

Corporate report: Traffic Commissioners' annual report 2012 to 2013
seen at 09:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

This Traffic Commissioners’ annual report provides information on the key aspects of our judicial, regulatory and administrative roles.

Related annual reports Traffic Commissioners’ annual reports
Statistics: Pre-Work Programme support: Mandatory programmes, November 2013
seen at 09:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

This publication covers statistics on mandatory programmes for the period May 2011 up to and including August 2013:

Mandatory Work Activity referrals and starts Skills Conditionality initial provider...
Guidance: Heavy goods vehicles and vehicle excise duty rates from April 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 November in Search (Our copy).

The document ‘Overview of tax legislation and rates (PDF, 1.3MB)’ included rates to be paid in heavy goods vehicle (HGV) levy and draft vehicle excise duty (VED) rates for the various different types ...

Business Investment, Q3 2013 Provisional Results
seen at 09:31, 27 November in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Business investment estimates are a short term indicator of capital expenditure by manufacturing and non-manufacturing businesses within the UK, Q3 2013 results.
Second Estimate of GDP, Q3 2013
seen at 09:31, 27 November in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This release contains estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, income and expenditure approaches. Gross Domestic Product measures the chained volume index movements of the UK. The services sector...
Index of Services, September 2013
seen at 09:31, 27 November in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Index of Services shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Business Demography, 2012
seen at 09:31, 27 November in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This statistical bulletin contains headline figures and commentary from the Business Demography 2012 publication.
Examination Results in Wales - 2012/13
seen at 02:30, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents results of external examinations taken by pupils aged 15 or 17 in schools.
NHS Cancer Waiting Times in Wales - Quarter ending September 2013
seen at 02:30, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides data on Cancer waiting times for Welsh NHS Trusts.
Ambulance Services in Wales - October 2013
seen at 02:30, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Further Education, Work-based Learning and Adult Community Learning in Wales - 2012/13 (provisional)
seen at 02:30, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents data on learner numbers in post-16 education and training for Wales .
Index of Services - September 2013
seen at 02:30, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Business Demography - 2012
seen at 02:30, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This product includes births, deaths and survivals of UK enterprises. The active stock of businesses is also shown, so that birth and death rates can be calculated.
Second estimate of GDP - Q3 2013
seen at 02:30, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release was previously known as UK Output, Income and Expenditure. It contains estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, income and expenditure approaches.
Business Investment - Q3 2013 Provisional Results
seen at 02:30, 27 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Commentary and tables on investment trends by businesses. Contains capital expenditure data for various sectors of the economy at current prices, constant prices and seasonally adjusted.