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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...