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31 December 2013

Press release: Minister for Africa congratulates newly elected parliamentarians in Mali
seen at 20:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on the recent legislative elections in Mali, Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds said:

I congratulate all those who have been successful in Mali’s recent parliamentary elections...

Transparency data: Monthly workforce management information: 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:30, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include data for November 2013

Monthly workforce management information for the period covering April 2013 to March 2014 will be added to this page so that it can be downloaded.

Press release: Professor Dilys Morgan, Public Health England, awarded MBE
seen at 16:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Professor Morgan is the head of the Department of Gastrointestinal, Emerging and Zoonotic Infections at PHE, a role she has occupied for 6 years.

A key success during her tenure has been the development...

Press release: FCO Minister Hugo Swire welcomes prisoner releases in Burma
seen at 16:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

President Thein Sein made a welcome public pledge during his visit to London in July 2013 that by the end of the year there would be no prisoners of conscience in Burma. Over one thousand political prisoners...

Transparency data: Cabinet Office spend data over £25,000
seen at 14:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2013 data added.

In line with UK government commitments to increase transparency, we are now publishing details of spend over £25,000 since 1 April 2010 and over &pound...

Transparency data: Cabinet Office Government Procurement Card data
seen at 14:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2013 data added.

In line with UK government commitments to increase transparency, we publish details of spend over £500 from 1 April 2011. We will continue to publish this data...

Guidance: Alternative provision census 2014: guide
seen at 14:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

This guide contains information for local authorities to help them collect and submit their annual AP census.

It includes details on:

changes to the census since the 2013 collection the...
Press release: More people choosing greener journeys
seen at 14:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Efforts to make it easier for people to choose greener ways of travelling to and from public transport hubs are working, according to a new report.

The door to door action plan published today ...

Government response: Fire Minister responds to the latest strike action
seen at 14:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Brandon Lewis said:

The decision by FBU leaders to interrupt the holiday season with unnecessary industrial action is completely cynical. I met with the FBU on Christmas Eve to continue discussions...

News story: Where to find help in a power cut
seen at 14:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

If you experience a power cut you should contact the electricity Distribution Network Operator company that covers your area.

Electricity Distribution Network Operator companies are responsible for maintaining...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 2: International subjects: staff guide
seen at 11:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised ch 7 part 3 with annotations to DMG memo 28/13 - 3 months residence requirement.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make ...

Statistics: Oil and gas: licence relinquishments, 2003 to present
seen at 11:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Oil and gas: 2013 relinquishments - (updated)

Licence relinquishments for UK onshore, offshore and gas storage including voluntary and manual surrenders for years:

2013 2012 2011 2010...
Spotlight On: Hurdler Dai Greene
seen at 11:30, 31 December in UK Sport (Our copy).
An interview with reigning Commonwealth champion over 400m hurdles Dai Greene
Press release: Cash for councils to stop rogue landlords
seen at 11:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added local authority allocation data.

Councils across the country will receive a £4 million Christmas cash boost to tackle rogue landlords in their area, Housing Minister Kris Hopkins...

News story: DFID staff recognised in 2013 New Year Honours list
seen at 11:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Those receiving an honour include:

Michael Anderson, formerly the Prime Minister’s Envoy on UN Development Goals, who becomes a Companion of the Order of the Bath. Michael Anderson was Director...

Corporate report: Door to door action plan
seen at 10:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

A progress report of the door to door strategy which was launched on 14 March 2013.

Door to door strategy describes the governments vision for integrated sustainable journeys. It sets out what ...

Transparency data: HMRC's departmental spend over £25,000: November 2013
seen at 10:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

The coalition government is committed to publishing departmental spend over £25,000 as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

Statistics - national statistics: Statistics of Government revenues from UK oil and gas production
seen at 10:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the attachment.

This is a National Statistics publication produced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Statistical data set: RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 10:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: November 2013 monthly data published.

The quarterly forecast shows the current estimated committed expenditure for the next 12 months based on the number of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) applications...

Statistics - national statistics: Analysis of Petroleum Revenue Tax assessments
seen at 10:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated both attachments.

Estimated assessments, which may later be revised, are included.

Statistics - national statistics: Numbers of oil and gas fields with different Petroleum Revenue Tax liabilities
seen at 10:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated both attachments.

May subsequently change following HMRC tax assessments and because tax relief for losses and decommissioning costs in subsequent years may be deductible against some profits...

Guidance: Allocation of accommodation: guidance for local housing authorities in England
seen at 10:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional guidance added on social housing allocations, residency and local association.

This statutory guidance on social housing allocations for local authorities in England aims to assist them...

Corporate report: Open data strategy
seen at 10:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised PDFs - 'Changes to the department’s Open Data Strategy December 2013' and 'Summary of transparency and open data commitments cleared at November 2013' that show new cross-government measures...

Press release: Eric Pickles congratulates New Year's Honours 2014 recipients
seen at 10:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Congratulations to all those working in the local government, housing, fire and voluntary and community sector who have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list which acknowledges their extraordinary contribution...

Press release: More people choosing greener journeys
seen at 10:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Efforts to make it easier for people to choose greener ways of travelling to and from public transport hubs are working, according to a new report.

The door to door action plan published today ...

News story: Nearly 700 tax criminals convicted in 2013
seen at 10:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Between January and the end of November HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigations led to 690 successful convictions – up from 477 in 2012, and the highest since the 2010 Spending Review. These convictions ...

Press release: Pickles pushes local people to the front of the queue for council homes
seen at 10:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Fairness is returning to the system for allocating council homes, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced today (31 December 2013).

New statutory guidance published today will ensure people with ...

Press release: Britain to provide tents and medical aid to South Sudan
seen at 10:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The £12.5 million commitment will provide immediate supplies and support to key organisations operating in South Sudan, including the International Committee of the Red Cross and UN agencies.

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Press release: Haass talks: David Cameron’s statement
seen at 10:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The talks, hosted by US diplomat Dr Richard Haass, were aimed at resolving issues around flags, parading and the past.

Commenting on the talks, Prime Minister David Cameron said:

Although it...

Press release: Tough new migrant benefit rules come into force tomorrow
seen at 10:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

From tomorrow (1 January 2014), tough new rules come into force to ensure that migrants don’t take advantage of the British benefits system.

As part of the government’s long-term economic plan to get ...

Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Tax receipts and taxpayers - Direct effect of Illustrative changes - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Corporate Tax - Government revenues from UK oil and gas production (tables 11.12 & 11.13) - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Charitable donations and tax relief - Charities - Cost of Tax Relief (Table 10.2) - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Tax receipts and taxpayers - Tax allowances and reliefs in force: Cost not known - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Tax receipts and taxpayers - Numbers of taxpayers and registered traders - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Tax receipts and taxpayers - Cost of minor tax allowances and reliefs - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Tax receipts and taxpayers - Estimated cost of the principle tax expenditure and structural reliefs - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Alcohol Duties Statistical Bulletin - November 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on clearances of alcohol products and duty receipts for the UK.
Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £25,000: 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for November 2013 has been added

Details of Department of Health expenditure over &pound;25,000 (invoices, grant payments, expenses and other such payments, excluding pay bill expenditure...

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £500: 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for October 2013 has been added

Information on Department of Health transactions over &pound;500 made using the government procurement card (GPC).

The monthly data is published...

Transparency data: Workforce management information: 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added November 2013 data.

These data cover:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs Notes

These...

Transparency data: Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: November 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

These documents show spending by the Planning Inspectorate over &pound;250 for November 2013.

News story: Office closure in Kuala Lumpur: New Year's Day
seen at 09:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The closure will affect all services on location, including Consular and UK Trade & Investment. We will resume operations on Thursday, 2 January 2014.

We apologise for any inconvenience. If you are...

News story: Haass Talks: Villiers urges NI parties to continue to seek progress on outstanding issues
seen at 09:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Ms Villiers commented:

It is disappointing that it has not been possible to reach a comprehensive agreement on flags, parading and the past within the timetable set out by Dr Haass and his team. Yet...

Press release: Welsh Secretary: "New Year's Honours recognise the people that have enriched the lives of those around them"
seen at 09:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones has extended his congratulations to all Welsh recipients of the New Year’s Honours 2014.

Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones MP said:

I’...

Press release: Defamation laws take effect
seen at 09:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defamation Act 2013 reverses the chilling effect on freedom of expression current libel law has allowed, and the prevention of legitimate debate we have seen in the past. For example, some journalists, scientists...

Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Tax receipts and taxpayers - Direct effect of Illustrative changes - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Corporate Tax - Government revenues from UK oil and gas production (tables 11.12 & 11.13) - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Charitable donations and tax relief - Charities - Cost of Tax Relief (Table 10.2) - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Tax receipts and taxpayers - Tax allowances and reliefs in force: Cost not known - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Tax receipts and taxpayers - Numbers of taxpayers and registered traders - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Tax receipts and taxpayers - Cost of minor tax allowances and reliefs - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Tax receipts and taxpayers - Estimated cost of the principle tax expenditure and structural reliefs - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Alcohol Duties Statistical Bulletin - November 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on clearances of alcohol products and duty receipts for the UK.
Press release: Eric Pickles congratulates New Year's Honours 2014 recipients
seen at 02:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Congratulations to all those working in the local government, housing, fire and voluntary and community sector who have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list which acknowledges their extraordinary contribution...

Press release: New Year message from the Secretary of State for Wales
seen at 02:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

As 2013 draws to a close, we can look ahead to 2014 with renewed optimism. By sticking to our economic plan on the big issues that matter to the people of Wales, I am proud to say that we are heading in the right...

Press release: Make a New Year’s resolution to help an older, lonely person near you
seen at 02:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Many of us commit to getting fit or quitting smoking in the New Year, but for 2014 we should also make a resolution to help a lonely older person, the Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb and the older people...

News story: 2014: New Year Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians
seen at 02:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

49 civilians have also been honoured either for work in the Ministry of Defence or in other aspects of UK Defence.

The 152 Defence personnel named in the New Year Honours list for 2014 are as follows...

News story: Honours list 2014: education and children’s services
seen at 02:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The New Year honours list was published on Monday 30 December.

Chris Wormald, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Education, commended all of the recipients:

I congratulate everyone...

30 December 2013

Transparency data: New Year's Honours lists 2014
seen at 23:31, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

In total 1,195 people have been recommended to The Queen for an award this year.

Read the New Year’s Honours list 2014: news release

1,038 candidates have been selected at BEM, MBE and...

Press release: Honours for the best of Britain overseas
seen at 23:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Diplomatic Service and Overseas New Year 2014 Honours List recognises extraordinary people in a range of fields. There are CMGs for Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman, Bombardier Inc, and Dr Andrew Palmer, Executive...

News story: The New Year's Honours 2014
seen at 23:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Read the full New Year Honours 2014 lists here.

In total 1,195 people have received an award:

1,038 candidates have been selected at BEM, MBE and OBE level: 329 at BEM, 468 at MBE and ...
Press release: New Year's Honours 2014
seen at 23:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Congratulations to all those working in the Local Government, Housing, Fire and Voluntary and Community sector who have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list which acknowledges their extraordinary contribution...

News story: PM's Christmas message 2013
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister said:

Christmas gives us a space when we can consider the things that we value most – family, friends and fellowship. It is a time for being hopeful for the coming year and to reflect...

Press release: 74,000 young people helped by Work Programme
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 74,000 young jobseekers have escaped long-term unemployment and found lasting work – normally at least six months – through the Work Programme, an increase of over 14,000 in the last three months.

Press release: Government backs smartphone app to pinpoint potholes
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has given &pound;30,000 to back the development of an innovative smartphone application to report potholes, Roads Minister Robert Goodwill announced today (24 December 2013).

The Department...

Press release: Adoption: £50 million funding boost and new interactive maps
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Prospective adopters can click onto new maps to see who could help them find a child to adopt - plus more cash for councils - in a package of support announced today by Children and Families Minister Edward...

Press release: UK pledges longer term support after Typhoon Haiyan
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Longer term British support will help rebuild homes in the Philippines and get people back into jobs, International Development Secretary Justine Greening announced today. She has committed an additional &...

News story: Typhoon Haiyan: Latest updates on UK aid
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of new Press Release

The UK is providing urgent humanitarian support for up to 800,000 people in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Thousands of people in remote communities...

Press release: Royal pardon for WW2 code-breaker Dr Alan Turing
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

There has been a long campaign to clear Dr Turing’s name, including a well-supported e-petition and Private Member’s Bill along with support from leading scientists such as Sir Stephen Hawking, and members of...

Press release: Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Egypt
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

I strongly condemn the terrorist attack on the police headquarters in Mansoura during the night. My thoughts are with the families of those killed and wounded...

News story: Villiers responds following a long night of talks
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Ms Villiers said:

I’d like to thank Dr Haass and all the participants in the working group on flags, parades and the past. I hope that work can continue after Christmas to see if an agreement can ...

Press release: Freight industry delivers festive cheer to millions
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The rail freight industry will celebrate another bumper year by helping deliver festive cheer to millions of families this Christmas.

The sector is an essential part of Britain’s economy, delivering billions...

Press release: Foreign Secretary supports regional efforts to end violence in South Sudan
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary spoke yesterday evening to Ethiopian Foreign Minister Tedros, who is leading efforts by regional leaders to find a political resolution to the crisis in South Sudan. FCO Political Director...

News story: A Letter to Pakistan, from Baroness Warsi
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Dear Pakistan,

It’s the time of year for celebrations around the world, as many in the UK and Pakistan celebrate Christmas and Pakistanis worldwide honour Quaid-i-Azam’s birth. These holidays signal the...

News story: Christmas in Afghanistan
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Most of the soldiers at the base are from the 2 Royal Anglian Battalion but there are soldiers from units across the UK including the 21 Signals Regiment in Devon and Army Reservists from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk...

Press release: Space weather forecasts to protect vital technologies from solar storms
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

A &pound;4.6 million investment in this innovative system by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) will help protect the technologies our day-to-day lives rely on.

Severe solar...

News story: Proposals to improve access to SME credit data published
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

New ‘challenger’ banks will find it easier to check credit worthiness of potential business customers making it easier to provide finance, under new proposals published by the government.

The government...

News story: New proposals to make cheque depositing easier and quicker to be unveiled
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

From next year you may not have to queue up in a bank branch to pay-in the cheque you get for Christmas.

You might not even have to wait for the bank to open.

Instead you’ll be able to use your...

Press release: Greening: UK boosts Boxing Day funds for ‘forgotten crises’
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

In the wake of devastating Typhoon Haiyan, the world must not forget the scores of other, smaller scale disasters happening around the world, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has warned.

Press release: Know your shopper's rights before you hit the Christmas sales
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

As Boxing Day sales begin and January sales loom, Consumer Affairs Minister Jenny Willott is urging consumers to shop responsibly and be aware of their rights to a refund or exchange.

This Christmas, ...

Press release: FCO welcomes news Greenpeace activists allowed to leave Russia
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking following the news that British activists and journalists all have permission to leave Russia, the Minister for Europe, David Lidington said:

I am delighted that the British Nationals have...

News story: Many happy returns at Christmas
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The figure represents a 1% increase on the 1,548 people who filed online on Christmas Day 2012.

The busiest filing hour on Christmas Day was just before lunch, from midday to 1pm, when 144 people hit ...

Press release: Families happy with SEN reforms and £70 million for councils
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) are happier than ever with the new support available and have much more control over the services they are receiving.

The biggest transformation...

Press release: Foreign Secretary condemns assassination in Beirut
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Responding to the bomb attack this morning which killed Lebanon’s former Finance Minister, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

I strongly condemn the terrorist attack that took place in central Beirut...

Government response: Response to claims about enterprise zones
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Enterprise Zones are about delivering long term, sustainable growth.

Since they opened for business in April 2012 they have laid down the foundations of their success, attracting 212 businesses and international...

News story: Syria: joint statement on humanitarian aid
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 9 million people in Syria are suffering this Christmas, in desperate need of our help. 4 million of them are children – the equivalent of every primary school pupil in England. This is an urgent humanitarian...

News story: Haass talks resume in Belfast
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers said:

I welcome back Dr Haass and his team and encourage all the parties at the table today to find a way to make progress on these difficult issues ...

Press release: UK welcomes President Hadi’s work to build consensus in Yemen
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Correction from previous draft

FCO Minister Hugh Robertson welcomed the signing in Sana’a on the 23 December of the Agreement on a Just Solution to the Southern Question.

Mr Robertson...

Fatality notice: Captain Richard Holloway killed in Afghanistan
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with further details and eulogy

Captain Holloway died after being engaged by enemy fire whilst on operations east of Kabul.

Captain Richard Holloway, Royal Engineers

Captain Holloway...

Press release: Smokers twice as likely to die of stroke
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (29 December 2013) Public Health England (PHE) launches a new Smokefree Health Harms campaign highlighting the impact and serious damage that smoking causes the body.

The new campaign, supported...

Press release: FCO Minister shocked by terrorist attack in Volgograd
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

David Lidington, the Minister For Europe, has commented on the terrorist attack on the train station in the Russian city of Volgograd which has killed and injured a number of people.

Minister Lidington...

Press release: Foreign Secretary urges restoration of peace in South Sudan
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary spoke to South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Dr Riek Machar on Sunday 29 December. He supported the outcome of the summit of leaders from the regional Intergovernmental ...

Press release: Government help for councils to clear up after floods
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Communities and Local Government has written to local authorities saying that the government had activated the Bellwin scheme. This scheme enables councils to get financial assistance...

News story: Applications open for 2014 English for the Future programme
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The British Embassy Seoul is re-launching its successful English for the Future programme. 2014 marks the 3rd year of the scheme. English for the Future provides free English training at the British Council for...

Press release: Extended NHS charging for visitors and migrants
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Visitors and migrants who wish to use NHS services will have to pay, the Government announced today as part of its clampdown on abuse of the NHS.

New changes to be introduced will include:

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News story: Last day of Haass talks: Villiers encouraged over prospects for agreement
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Theresa Villiers said:

I’m sure all of us here in Northern Ireland wish the parties well in the final hours of the Haass process.

I hope all sides will be able to show flexibility to make...

News story: Second female soars to the top in RAF
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

AVM Gray has been promoted to the two-star officer rank and appointed Director of Combat Air at Defence Equipment & Support. Having twice served her country on the frontline she will now be responsible...

News story: Embassy closure
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Embassy is closed for New Year’s Day on 1 January 2014. In case of emergency, please phone the Embassy’s main switchboard number and follow the instructions: +82-(0)2-3210-5500.

News story: UK electronic visa waiver introduced for Oman, Qatar and UAE
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

From 1 January 2014, if you hold a passport from United Arab Emirates, Qatar or Oman you can visit the UK (for tourism, business or study purposes) for up to six months with an electronic visa waiver (EVW).

Press release: Cash for councils to stop rogue landlords
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added local authority allocation data.

Councils across the country will receive a &pound;4 million Christmas cash boost to tackle rogue landlords in their area, Housing Minister Kris Hopkins...

News story: Final Type 45 Destroyer enters service early
seen at 21:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The ship was scheduled to enter service in early 2014, but thanks to the hard work of both the ship’s company and industry since her arrival in Portsmouth, HMS Duncan is ready to take up duties now.

Guidance: Training bursary guide: academic year 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:36, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides information to schools, initial teacher training (ITT) providers and trainees on:

bursary rates subject and candidate eligibility how the payments are made

The National College...

Independent report: Autumn 2013 progress updates on implementing ICAI recommendations
seen at 16:36, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

Autumn 2013 progress updates on implementing The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) recommendations.

Corporate report: Environment Agency (EA) and Natural England (NE) triennial review
seen at 16:36, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Reference to Joint Action Plan added.

The Cabinet Office requires Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) to be reviewed every 3 years by their parent department.

This review considered ...

Guidance: List of suspension, quota and prolongation applications
seen at 16:36, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of new applications for the 1 July 2014 round

Provides a list and current status of applications for the 1 July 2014 round of the European Union (EU) temporary duty suspensions ...

Consultation outcome: Triennial review of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI)
seen at 16:36, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed status to final outcome and added link to Triennial Review of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI)

On 21 March the Government announced the triennial review of the Independent...

Guidance: NCCIS management information requirement 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:36, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

This publication sets out the information that should be collected by local authorities (LAs) and reported to the Department of Education (DfE) National Client Caseload Information System (NCCIS) in the financial...

Reminder for employers after seven workers killed in East Midlands
seen at 16:35, 30 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging businesses to focus on their legal responsibility to ensure lives are not put at risk and make the safety of workers their top priority for 2014.
Reminder for employers after 22 workers killed in Scotland
seen at 16:35, 30 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging businesses to focus on their legal responsibility to ensure lives are not put at risk and make the safety of workers their top priority for 2014.
Reminder for employers after two workers killed in the North East
seen at 16:35, 30 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging businesses to focus on their legal responsibility to ensure lives are not put at risk and make the safety of workers their top priority for 2014.
News story: Public to get a more detailed picture of how crimes are investigated
seen at 16:34, 30 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Under the current system, 70 per cent of crimes are recorded as ‘undetected’, giving some victims and the public the wrong impression that nothing was done by police even though full investigations were carried...

Statistical data set: Local authority housing statistics data returns for 2012 to 2013
seen at 14:31, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Local authority housing statistics dataset, England 2012 to 2013

Local authority housing statistics (LAHS) data returns and form for 2012 to 2013.

Local authority...
Guidance: School Direct: operations manual - academic year 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:31, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

A comprehensive guide for schools and initial teacher training (ITT) providers on how to:

request recruit receive funding

for School Direct ITT places in the academic year 2014 to 2015.

Form: Winter Fuel Payment claim form: EEA and Switzerland
seen at 14:31, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New address for Winter Fuel Payment form.

Use this form to claim a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2013 to 2014, if you’re living in another EEA country or Switzerland.

If you live in the...

Reminder for employers after fifteen workers killed in Yorkshire and Humber
seen at 14:30, 30 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging businesses to focus on their legal responsibility to ensure lives are not put at risk and make the safety of workers their top priority for 2014.
Reminder for employers after sixteen workers killed in East of England
seen at 14:30, 30 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging businesses to focus on their legal responsibility to ensure lives are not put at risk and make the safety of workers their top priority for 2014.
Reminder for employers after 13 London workers are killed
seen at 14:30, 30 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging local businesses to focus on their legal responsibility to ensure lives are not put at risk and make the safety of workers their top priority for 2014.
Reminder for employers after 22 South East workers are killed
seen at 14:30, 30 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging local businesses to focus on their legal responsibility to ensure lives are not put at risk and make the safety of workers their top priority for 2014.
Reminder for employers after 15 workers killed in North West
seen at 14:30, 30 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging businesses to focus on their legal responsibility to ensure lives are not put at risk and make the safety of workers their top priority for 2014.
Reminder for employers after fourteen workers killed in West Midlands
seen at 14:30, 30 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging businesses to focus on their legal responsibility to ensure lives are not put at risk and make the safety of workers their top priority for 2014.
Reminder for employers after 12 workers killed in the South West
seen at 14:30, 30 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging businesses to focus on their legal responsibility to ensure lives are not put at risk and make the safety of workers their top priority for 2014.
Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 11:30, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily Update of the unclaimed list

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet been claimed...

Guidance: SLASC 2014: COLLECT guide
seen at 11:30, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

This document is designed to guide independent and general hospital school users through the various aspects of COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children and Teachers) so they can complete...

Consultation outcome: Migrant access to the NHS
seen at 10:30, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add government response

This consultation is about migrants’ access and financial contribution to the NHS. It is widely recognised that the NHS has a longstanding weakness in charging...

Guidance: Children looked after return 2013 to 2014: XML schema
seen at 10:30, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of XML schema published

This XSD file is for suppliers developing software that will assist local authorities submitting the children looked after data return 2013 to 2014.

10 Questions with GB Ice Dancers Nicholas Buckland and Penny Coomes
seen at 10:30, 30 December in UK Sport (Our copy).
We speak to GB figure skaters about their dream day off, the food they could eat forever and who would win on Dancing on Ice

29 December 2013

Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Property Transactions - Property and stamp duties - Number of property transactions over Ѓ40,000 - Monthly - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.

28 December 2013

Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Property Transactions - Property and stamp duties - Number of property transactions over ?40,000 - Monthly - December 2013
seen at 14:31, 28 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.

27 December 2013

Transparency data: Procurement and contracting reports: Q2 - July to September 2013
seen at 14:31, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Tables reflecting the progress of departments in publishing information about procurement and contracting for July to September 2013 (Quarter 2).

Policy paper: Increasing diversity in public appointments
seen at 14:31, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

The government has an aspiration that by 2015 half of all new appointees to the boards of public bodies will be women.

This action plan identifies potential barriers to appointments and puts in place...

Research and analysis: Winter health watch summary: 27 December 2013
seen at 14:31, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Summary for week including 27 December 2013.

Guidance: Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorisation Slip – Vietnam
seen at 09:31, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorisation Slip – Vietnam

Tour de France Grand Depart on track with six months to go
seen at 09:30, 27 December in UK Sport (Our copy).
Six months to go before the Grand Depart of the 2014 Tour de France, TDFHUB2014 Ltd announce plans are on time and budget

26 December 2013

Guidance: HMG guidance for customer service lines
seen at 10:31, 26 December in Search (Our copy).

This guidance sets out the key principles to help departments when making decisions on prefix number selection for customer service telephone helplines. It aims to achieve greater consistency in the number prefixes...

Guidance: Guidance on weekly rubbish collections
seen at 10:31, 26 December in Search (Our copy).

This is the first ever guidance issue by the government on how councils can and should deliver weekly rubbish collections. This document shows how councils can deliver a comprehensive and frequent rubbish and...

24 December 2013

HSE jobs – Project Manager, HSL
seen at 16:30, 24 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The purpose of this role is to project manage the safe execution of a portfolio of engineering and scientific projects, encompassing the lifetime of a project from negotiation with the customer through to successful...

Guidance: DBS National Security Vetting: submitting a vetting e-form
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet is designed as a quick guide to logging onto the National Security Vetting (NSV) portal to enable you to complete the e-Form for NSV and submit it online to DBS NSV. Please read the leaflet before...

Guidance: DBS e-bulk: non technical documents
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

The documents also include business process diagrams and information.

information assurance agreement - during the course of on-boarding registered bodies to use the e-bulk service we provide access to, ...
Guidance: Defence logistics support chain manual (JSP 886): version and legacy records
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated versions of 'index of amendments and additions' and 'version record index'.

The documents on this page include:

a subject index to JSP 886 amendments and additions to the ...
FOI release: Military personnel fatalities and casualties in Afghanistan
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

MOD response to a Freedom of Information request dated 6 November 2013 for the number of military personnel who have lost their lives as a result of the present conflict in Afghanistan up to the present day. ...

FOI release: Armed forces personnel who have committed suicide
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

MOD response to a Freedom of Information request dated 28 November 2013 for how many members of the armed forces have committed suicide while on service outside of the UK in Afghanistan and Iraq in 2012 and 2013...

Guidance: DBS e-bulk: third-party suppliers management
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).
pre-qualification questionnaire - for suppliers handling the end-to-end process supplier information assurance questionnaire - for supploers handling only certain elements of the process e-bulk evaluation sheet...
Guidance: Commodity supply management: volume 06 (JSP 886)
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated parts 2 and 5.

JSP 886 volume 6 instructions define the policy, related procedures and processes:

for effective management of service munitions across the full spectrum of ...
FOI release: Members of British forces who died while on duty
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

MOD response to a Freedom of Information request dated 20 November 2013 for how many members of the British forces aged 16 to 24 who have died whilst on duty between the years 2000 and 2013. The data includes...

Guidance: Defence supportability engineering: volume 07 (JSP 886)
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated parts 8.02 and 8.10.

Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) is a comprehensive discipline that is applicable to all acquisition activity through life. However, the cost effective application...

Policy paper: UK agricultural technologies strategy
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Review of feedback to the strategy published.

This strategy set out for the first time how the government, science researchers and the food and farming industry will build on the strengths of the...

Guidance: Defence materiel accounting: volume 04 (JSP 886)
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed part 316.

Materiel cover all service equipment, stores, supplies (including combat Supplies, those items obtained by contract/low value purchase procedures and materiel held by the Ministry...

Guidance: Inventory management for defence: volume 02 (JSP 886)
seen at 14:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed parts 311, 312, 314 and 315.

JSP 886 Volume 2: Inventory management has been designed to provide ready access and authoritative reference to all aspects of policy and procedures governing...

Case 240 – No hot drink trolley service allowed for dog event staff
seen at 14:30, 24 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Serving hot drinks to staff at a dog show has been banned on the grounds of health and safety, because passing drinks from the trolley attendant to staff might be dangerous.

Case 239 – Indoor Christmas lights banned in retirement village
seen at 11:30, 24 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Previously, a retirement village had been allowed to put up Christmas lights in the corridor outside their apartments, but this year they are no longer permitted on health and safety grounds and because of a ...

Guidance: Accessibility action plan and equality action plan: progress update
seen at 10:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

Sets out the progress that the department has made in implementing its accessibility action plan and equality action plan to promote accessibility and an inclusive transport system, supporting delivery...

Labour Productivity - Q3 2013
seen at 09:31, 24 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Labour productivity statistics in terms of output per worker, output per job and output per hour worked for the whole economy and a range of industries. The release also presents unit labour cost estimates, regional...
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 13/12/2013
seen at 09:31, 24 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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.
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Property Transactions - Property and stamp duties - Number of property transactions over £40,000 - Monthly - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 24 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 23 December 2013
seen at 09:31, 24 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Guidance: Road accident investigation: road accident in-depth studies
seen at 09:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has investigated road traffic collisions for many years to support strategies to make our roads safer. These investigations differ from those of the police because they are designed...

Guidance: Libya – Consular Fees
seen at 09:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fee list with latest consular rate of exchange

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Libya – List of Lawyers
seen at 09:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated lawyers list

The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 09:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DMG memo 28/13: JSA(IB) – 3 months residence requirement.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and...

Research and analysis: Organ donor registrations: trialling different approaches
seen at 09:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

The Behavioural Insights Team worked in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant, Department of Health, Government Digital Services and DVLA to run one of the largest randomised controlled trials (RCTs) ever...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 09:31, 24 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly road fuel stats updated.

Table last updated on 23 December 2013.

Weekly fuel prices

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 233KB

...
Labour Productivity, Q3 2013
seen at 09:30, 24 December in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Labour productivity statistics in terms of output per worker, output per job and output per hour worked for the whole economy and a range of industries.
Labour Productivity - Q3 2013
seen at 02:31, 24 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Labour productivity statistics in terms of output per worker, output per job and output per hour worked for the whole economy and a range of industries. The release also presents unit labour cost estimates, regional...
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 13/12/2013
seen at 02:31, 24 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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.
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Property Transactions - Property and stamp duties - Number of property transactions over £40,000 - Monthly - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 24 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 23 December 2013
seen at 02:31, 24 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel

23 December 2013

Business Investment, Q1 2013 Results
seen at 20:30, 23 December 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, Q1 2013 results
Guidance: Guidance for the health service on the design of windows (HBN 00-10D)
seen at 18:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

The document has been revised to reflect changes in legislation, guidance, the structure of the NHS, and government policy and direction on health and social care.

The guidance has also been updated in...

Get ready for a stargazing frenzy!
seen at 18:31, 23 December in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
This New Year more people than ever across the UK can get inspired by BBC TWO's Stargazing Live programme (7-9 January 2014) and get involved with STFC's Dark Sky Discovery programme.
Closed consultation: Amendment to infant milk legislation
seen at 16:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a summary of the responses to the consultation

We are seeking views on proposals to amend the Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (England) Regulations 2007 (as amended). The proposals will...

Guidance: Protecting our water, soil and air
seen at 16:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Paragraph 9 on page 2 of this publication has been updated to indicate which sections are relevant to Nitrate Vulnerable Zone rules and the Nitrates Directive.

Protecting our Water, Soil and Air...

Guidance: Road accident investigation: road accident in-depth studies
seen at 16:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

The department’s road accident in-depth studies (RAIDS) programme investigates a sample of road traffic collisions, either at the scene or retrospectively, and compares vehicle or scene data with injury outcomes...

Guidance: The Care Bill: factsheets
seen at 16:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Factsheets have been updated to reflect changes to the Bill that have been made since it was published in May 2013. There are 2 new factsheets to reflect the provisions added to the Bill on Chief Inspectors...

Transparency data: UK Trade & Investment administration spend 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for July, August and September 2013 added.

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...

Transparency data: UK Trade & Investment government procurement card spend over £500 for July to September 2013
seen at 16:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

How much UK Trade & Investment spent (if over &pound;500) using government procurement cards (GPC) in July to September 2013.

Keep up! Making sense and staying compliant – Manchester, 26 February 2014
seen at 16:30, 23 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The aim of the conference is to help attendees keep abreast of key health and safety developments. Expert speakers include Paul Cook from the HSE with an update on HSE’s review of guidance.

FOI release: Companies from which secondees came from
seen at 14:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on the companies from which 13 private sector secondees who were involved in drafting aspects of legislation came from.

Correspondence: Forensic Science Regulator newsletter: number 22
seen at 14:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

22nd edition of the Forensic Science Regulator newsletter.

Guidance: National standard for driver and rider training
seen at 14:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a webpage version of the 'National standard for driver and rider training'.

The standard is for people who provide training to drivers of cars, light vans, and mopeds and motorcycles.

<...
Correspondence: Circular 018/2013 - temporary promotion
seen at 14:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

This circular supersedes circular 009/2013, endorsing the PNB circular on temporary promotion and providing a link to PNB guidance previously issued on acting up, temporary promotion and temporary salary. Implementation...

FOI release: Oil and gas wells
seen at 14:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on oil and gas wells.

Corporate report: Technical Advisory Board: annual report for 2012 to 2013
seen at 14:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Annual TAB report for 2012 to 2013.

The role of the board is to advise the Home Secretary when government cannot reach a satisfactory agreement with an operator in the provision of interception facilities...

Guidance: Public appointments for Ministry of Defence
seen at 14:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added appointments for March, June, July and August 2013

The department is committed to appointments to public bodies being made on merit. Ministerial appointments to Non-departmental public bodies...

Transparency data: BIS monthly spend August 2013
seen at 14:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

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...

Transparency data: BIS government procurement card spend over £500: August 2013
seen at 14:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

How much BIS spent (if over &pound;500) using government procurement cards (GPC) in August 2013.

FOI release: Work related visits to the US and Canada
seen at 14:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on visits to the US and Canada for work related business in the calendar years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Guidance: Government financial reporting manual
seen at 14:31, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2014-15 manual added

The financial reporting manual is prepared following consultation with the Financial Reporting Advisory Board and is issued by the relevant authorities in England and Wales...

South West tour of multicultural project Dream Nation
seen at 14:31, 23 December in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
South West tour of multicultural project Dream Nation
DanceTag app connects people globally through dance
seen at 14:31, 23 December in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
DanceTag app connects people globally through dance
Case 238 – University office bicycle ban
seen at 14:31, 23 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A university bans the keeping of a bicycle in an office, for health and safety reasons.

L143 – Managing and working with asbestos: Approved Code of Practice and guidance
seen at 14:31, 23 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This revised publication consolidates the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance text for employers about work which disturbs, or is likely to disturb, asbestos...

Transfer of Mr Justice Charles from the Family Division to the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court and appointment as the Vice-President of the Court of Protection
seen at 14:30, 23 December in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Judical Office news release
Transparency data: Airports Commission meetings with stakeholders
seen at 11:30, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Meeting data for October to December 2013 added.

Dates of meetings that Sir Howard Davies and members of the Airports Commission have had with stakeholders.

The Airports Commission welcomes...

Transparency data: UKAEA financial transactions: April 2013 to March 2014
seen at 11:30, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue with November 2013 data corrected

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...

Policy paper: DBS sample policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders
seen at 11:30, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added information about the filtering of criminal record checks.

All employers must treat Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check applicants who have a criminal record fairly and should not...

Guidance: DBS guide to eligibility
seen at 11:30, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the DBS sample policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

DBS sample policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders

All employers must treat Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check...

Guidance: Nationally significant transport infrastructure projects
seen at 11:30, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to final decision letter regarding Able Marine Energy Park (North Lincolnshire).

This document explains what is meant by nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) in the...

Guidance: Local Sustainable Transport Fund application process and bidding guidance 2015 to 2016
seen at 11:30, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

These documents were produced to support the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) application process. They were published and made available to all project teams.

Consultation outcome: Aviation capacity in the UK: emerging thinking
seen at 11:30, 23 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added consultation response documents.

The 7 October 2013 speech by Sir Howard Davies, Chair of the Airports Commission sets out the Airport Commission’s emerging thinking on airport capacity...