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04 February 2014

News story: Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Honduras, Sarah Dickson, offered a whisky tasting to toast the new Honduran authorities, after attending the Presidential Inauguration.
seen at 21:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The whisky tasting took place in the presence of international taster and Johnnie Walker Ambassador, Mr. Charlos Swett.

During her speech Ambassador Sarah Dickson said:

“Burns Night commemorates...

Statistics: Exceptional Case Funding in Legal Aid statistics
seen at 20:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Users should also note an ad hoc publication will be released covering the use of the newly introduced Exceptional Case Funding. These figures have not previously been published and are provided to meet growing...

The Prince of Wales visits Somerset to meet those affected by the recent floods
seen at 20:31, 4 February in (Our copy).
Somerset floods
UK Environmental Accounts - World Wetlands Day 2014
seen at 18:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This short video explores the Office for National Statistics programme of Natural Capital and World Wetlands Day. The 2nd of February marks World Wetlands Day, celebrating the signing of the Convention on Wetlands...
Research and analysis: Civil Service Quarterly edition 3: January 2014
seen at 18:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

The third edition of Civil Service Quarterly includes articles on:

promoting Britain through the GREAT campaign legislation.gov.uk, and making Good Law the opportunities...
Correspondence: Nick Hurd letter on National Citizen Service entrustment
seen at 18:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

In November 2013 the NCS Trust, an independent Community Interest Company, took over responsibility for National Citizen Service (NCS) from the Cabinet Office. The NCS Trust is funded by Cabinet Office...

Policy paper: Public service pensions increase: 2014
seen at 18:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: removed policy tag, corrected URL in covering note

The multiplier tables are produced to help scheme administrators correctly apply the annual increase to public service pensions, taking into account...

Policy paper: Preparing for the health and wellbeing framework: what it is and how you can be involved
seen at 18:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

The Health and Wellbeing Framework, launching in summer 2014, aims to use PHE’s role as a national body for public health to get people talking about health and wellbeing, rather than illness.

We hope...

HSE Safety Alert – Genie Z135/70 Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)
seen at 18:30, 4 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

An operator was killed when a Genie Z135/70 mobile elevating work platform became unstable and overturned whilst it was working at or very close to its maximum height.

In order to minimise the risks of...

News story: UK and Kuwait agree closer cooperation on health
seen at 18:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Rt Hon Earl Howe, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Quality in the Department of Health, signed the Memorandum with His Excellency Dr Ali Saad Al-Obaidi, Minister of Health for Kuwait. The MoU, signed...

Press release: Court of Appeal finds rape and human trafficking sentences unduly lenient
seen at 18:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Court of Appeal has today increased the sentences of Ilyat and Tallat Ashar from 13 and 5 years to 15 and 6 years’ imprisonment respectively.

Last year Ilyas Ashar was convicted of human trafficking...

Press release: Norwich Northern Distributor Road accepted for examination
seen at 18:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The proposed NDR would be a dual-carriageway distributor road which would link the A1067 Fakenham Road at Attlebridge in the west, to the A47 at Postwick in the east over a length of 20.1km. The alignment includes...

Policy paper: Alleged UK link to operation at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar 1984
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

On 13 January 2014 the Cabinet Secretary was asked by the Prime Minister to lead an urgent review into allegations of UK involvement in the Indian operation at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar in June 1984. His ...

FOI release: Horn Lane
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Horn Lane - EIRs information about the government’s considerations since 1 January 2011 of the likelihood of the Horn Lane site reporting breaches of the daily limit value for particles (PM10) in 2011, 2012, ...

FOI release: Number of phones and laptops issued
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Phones FOI: how many Defra staff have been issued with smart phones, standard mobile phones, tablet computers and standard laptops in each of the past 3 financial years, and the number of them reported lost or...

FOI release: Telephone contract
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Telephone contract - FOI information about Defra’s telephone system maintenance contract including: contract type; existing supplier; annual average spend; number of users; hardware brand; applications running...

Transparency data: CMA board meeting minutes: 25 October 2013
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

The members of the CMA board are set out in the ‘Our management’ section of the CMA’s home page.

Transparency data: CMA board meeting minutes: 18 December 2013
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

The members of the CMA board are set out in the ‘Our management’ section of the CMA’s home page.

Transparency data: CMA board meeting minutes: 22 November 2013
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

The members of the CMA board are set out in the ‘Our management’ section of the CMA’s home page.

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: November 2013
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

These files show all Public Health England financial transactions over £25,000 in November 2013.

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: November 2013
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over £500 in November 2013.

Promotional material: National curriculum: video interviews for schools
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Headteachers, members of the expert groups who contributed to the design of the new curriculum and others speak about how they are using the new national curriculum in their schools and about how schools...

Guidance: Common basic data set (CBDS): database
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the common basic data set (CBDS) database with 28 January 2014 version.

The CBDS defines common data items used in software systems across government, local authorities and schools. The...

Guidance: Explosives storage and transport committee (ESTC) Standard No. 6
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated files for ESTC Std 6 Part 2 BCE Schedule 2 Site Issue 2 and ESTC Std 6 Part 2 BCE Schedule 1 Buildings Issue 2.

Explosives storage and transport committee Standard No. 6 is the Ministry...

Guidance: Rock Enrol!: engaging young people in democracy
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated lesson plan, guidance and promotional materials, and added new flyer.

Why run a Rock Enrol! session?

Just 55% of 17- and 18-year-olds are registered to vote compared with 90% of those ...

Statistics: Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2013
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendments to some sub-total formulae in Tables 1 and 2 of the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit expenditure by local authority 1996/97 to 2012/13 tables. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures...

ISIS and ESS Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
February 3rd 2014 - ISIS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Spallation Source (ESS) concerning an extensive programme of technological collaboration, ranging from accelerator diagnostics ...
Call for nominations to STFC's Science Board, Committees and Peer Review Panels 2014
seen at 16:32, 4 February in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
The 2014 call for applications and nominations to STFC's Science Board, Committees and Peer Review Panels is now open A number of vacancies have arisen for outstanding individuals to become members of STFC's Committees...
UK Sport targets investment to protect and enhance medal potential for Rio 2016 and beyond
seen at 16:32, 4 February in UK Sport (Our copy).
19 Olympic and 17 Paralympic sports continuing to receive significant funding for the Rio cycle following Annual Investment Review
Global food, agriculture and land use: sharing insights from our series
seen at 16:31, 4 February in Wilton Park (Our copy).

After the end of our three year, six part conference series on global food and agriculture systems, we launch a set of resources to share what we learned.

What challenges are facing global food ...

Press release: New democratic checks to help keep Council Tax down
seen at 16:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A new public record of how councillors vote on their budget, including Council Tax, will further protect hard-working families, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announced today (4 February 2014).

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Press release: Found something on the coast? You need to report it
seen at 16:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The public is being reminded about the law when it comes to finding wreck material on our coastline.

The warning comes after a number of people have taken equipment from the French fishing boat Le Sillon...

Press release: £17 million estimated savings as cost of taxpayer-funded trade union representation halves
seen at 16:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The facility time allocation has been falling since November 2011, when the first snapshot of paid union activity in government was taken. The new figures, for quarter 3 of 2013, show that:

the number...
News story: Weapons and drugs seized in Afghanistan
seen at 16:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

As well as the drugs haul, UK troops intercepted hundreds of rounds of ammunition and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Soldiers from the 9th/12th Royal Lancers and 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment...

Help to Buy
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the PM was concerned the Help to Buy scheme was causing a London housing bubble, the PMS said the PM thought Help to Buy was an excellent scheme. 75% of properties purchased using Help to Buy were...
Foodbanks
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about money which may be available to the UK to pay for foodbanks, the PMS said that he had not seen the figures but, if this was about EU structural funds then the UK is best placed to decide how the funds...
UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions - 2012 Final figures
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents results for UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions, as well as performance against targets.
Form: Severe weather recovery scheme
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

The severe weather recovery scheme provides support to local authorities in England that incurred, or will incur recovery costs as a result of flooding caused by the east coast tidal surge on 5 and 6 December...

Policy paper: City Deal: Black Country
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

The Black Country City Deal will build on the long history and high performance of Black Country manufacturing and support the growth of high value manufacturing (HVM), particularly in the automotive and aerospace...

Policy paper: Controlled drugs list
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Controlled drug list updated on 4 February 2014.

The following is a list of the most commonly encountered drugs currently controlled under the misuse of drugs legislation showing their respective...

Guidance: Windows XP End of Support
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to help public sector organisations that are unable to fully migrate away from Windows XP prior to its end of support date by providing short-term mitigation advice.

Please ...

Guidance: End User Devices Security Guidance: Windows 8.1
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor correction in AppLocker Group Policy settings

This guidance is for public sector organisations to follow when deploying end user devices for remote working at OFFICIAL.

Please send...

Guidance: End User Devices Security Guidance: Windows 7
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor correction in AppLocker Group Policy settings

This guidance is for public sector organisations to follow when deploying end user devices for remote working at OFFICIAL.

Please send...

Guidance: DFID organogram
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Organogram updated 4 February 2014

DFID organisational chart

Policy paper: Alleged UK link to operation at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar 1984
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

On 13 January 2014 the Cabinet Secretary was asked by the Prime Minister to lead an urgent review into allegations of UK involvement in the Indian operation at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar in June 1984. His ...

Policy paper: Updated traded carbon values used for modelling purposes: 2012
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

‘Traded carbon values’ have been developed for modelling energy market production and investment decisions.

Policy paper: Carbon values used in DECC’s emission projections model
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Eimates for EU Emission Allowances (EUAs) have been used in DECC’s emission projections model and other models of electricity generation and investment across government.

Statistics: Statistical Digest of Rural England 2014
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rural poverty stats published today.

This edition of the Digest includes updates on:

Businesses Capital investment Transport Health Poverty

Local level data sets have been...

Guidance: The Green Book: appraisal and evaluation in central government
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on public sector business cases using the 'five case model' published

The Green Book is guidance for central government produced by the Treasury on how publicly funded bodies should...

Form: Veterans accommodation fund
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

The first document provides details about the fund. The second document states the eligibility criteria that all bids must meet. Please read these carefully. Prior to applying we encourage early engagement with...

Guidance: HB Direct February 2014: Issue 145
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

This issue contains information about:

Universal Credit and rented housing the deadline for submissions of subsidy and Discretionary Housing Payment claims the CIS ATLAS interests refresh local authority...
Guidance: Armed forces covenant (Libor) fund: successful projects
seen at 14:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with information of projects from the third and final tranche of the Libor fund

In December 2012, the importance of the covenant was highlighted by the decision of the Chancellor to transfer...

Entrepreneurial museum & gallery workshops
seen at 14:30, 4 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Entrepreneurial museum & gallery workshops
Grayson Perry Tapestries at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
seen at 14:30, 4 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Grayson Perry Tapestries at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Circuit Judge: Death in service
seen at 14:30, 4 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, and the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Chris Grayling MP, were saddened to learn of the death of Her Honour Judge Jane Shipley on 3 February 2014.
Press release: Press briefing: morning 3 February
seen at 14:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary

Asked about the Foreign Secretary’s meeting with his German counterpart, the PMS said he expected EU reform and Iran to be discussed alongside other issues.

Smoking in Cars

Asked about...

Press release: Press briefing: afternoon 3 February
seen at 14:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Pub opening hours

Asked for clarification regarding the proposals for pub opening hours during the football world cup, the PMS said that, following a request from the Prime Minister, the government was consulting...

News story: Motorists warned when applying for a driving licence online
seen at 14:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New information regarding the unaffiliated sites

DVLA warns that when applying online for your driving licence, you should always make sure you use the official GOV.UK site.

DVLA has been...

News story: Year of Code and £500,000 fund to inspire future tech experts launched
seen at 14:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Education Secretary have today (Tuesday 4 February) announced a new &pound;500,000 fund to train teachers in software coding, so our schools can inspire the next generation...

Statement to Parliament: EU readmission agreement with Azerbaijan
seen at 14:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister for Immigration (Mark Harper):

The government has decided not to opt in at this stage to the draft council decisions concerning the signature and conclusion of the agreement between the European Union...

Statement to Parliament: Statement on the Indian Operation at Sri Harmandir Sahib in 1984
seen at 14:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the Cabinet Secretary’s report on the Indian Operation at Sri Harmandir Sahib, also called the Golden Temple, in Amritsar in June 1984.

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News story: Secretary of State comment on the UK meeting its first carbon budget
seen at 14:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State Edward Davey said:

“We have reached an important milestone today. The UK has met its first carbon budget, which is the first step in fulfilling our commitment to cut Britain’s emissions...

News story: Endangered Iguanas seized by Border Force at Heathrow
seen at 14:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The animals were discovered inside an item of luggage by officers carrying out customs checks at the airport’s Terminal 5 on Monday 3 February.

Each was wrapped in an individual sock. Twelve survived ...

News story: Former forces to get help with housing
seen at 14:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Ex-armed forces personnel in need of housing will be able to benefit from funding for life-changing accommodation initiatives across the country, Defence Minister Anna Soubry has announced today, 4 February.

Policy paper: Public service pensions increase: 2014
seen at 11:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

The multiplier tables are produced to help scheme administrators correctly apply the annual increase to public service pensions, taking into account increases from previous years.

Public service pensions...

Guidance: Banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT
seen at 11:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance provides a single point of reference for suppliers of alcohol and local authorities in England and Wales for banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT.

It provides comprehensive...

Transparency data: EMR data tables, 2012 to 2013
seen at 11:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Additional data tables produced as part of the employment monitoring report 2012 to 2013.

Some of these tables are already contained in the employment monitoring report 2012 to 2013 but have been...

Statistics: Statistical releases: timetable for twelve months ahead
seen at 11:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest timetable published.

DECC’s timetable of statistical releases for twelve months ahead is detailed below; all releases are National Statistics unless stated otherwise. The timetable will ...

Research and analysis: Investment and risk monthly updates
seen at 11:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Investment and Risk update for January 2014

A round-up of forecasts and data with a special focus feature in each issue.

Previous issues of the GAD investment and risk update can be...

Correspondence: Changes to Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) rates
seen at 11:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) rates from 1 January 2014 added.

The government announced in the 2010 spending review that the rate at which Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) is paid would ...

Guidance: Ukraine – Consular Fees
seen at 11:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fees with effect from 10 February

A full list of Consular fees

Research on the effects of storm surges on sand dunes to aid coastal management
seen at 11:31, 4 February in NERC news (Our copy).
Scientists funded by NERC will this week start research to find out how quickly sand dunes along the east coast of England recover from the erosion caused by massive storm surges like the one that struck the UK ...
R -v- Errol Clive Heibner
seen at 11:30, 4 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).
Tribunal Judge: Death in service
seen at 11:30, 4 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, the Senior President of Tribunals, Sir Jeremy Sullivan and the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Chris Grayling MP, were saddened to learn of the death of Judge...
R oao Roberts -v- Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis & Ors
seen at 11:30, 4 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) judgment
Working and Workless Households, 2013 - Statistical Bulletin
seen at 11:30, 4 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Households and the adults and children living in them, by household economic activity status. It also includes estimates of employment rates of people by parental status.
News story: EU statement on treatment of human rights defenders
seen at 11:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The EU has welcomed recent decisions by the Chinese authorities to deepen the reform of the justice system and to uphold the Constitution and laws to protect human rights.

However, in recent weeks, the...

News story: A helping hand on the property ladder
seen at 11:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael today welcomed figures showing that a UK Government scheme has helped nearly 200 families in Scotland purchase new homes. ‪ Speaking on the day the UK Government launched...

Press release: Minister for Africa visits Democratic Republic of Congo
seen at 11:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

During the visit, Mark Simmonds will meet with His Excellency President Joseph Kabila and Foreign Minister Raymond Tshibanda, setting out the UK’s strong support for measures to forge continued economic growth...

Press release: PHE release local authority adult obesity data
seen at 11:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

This has been the estimated position for some years and now, for the first time, local data on excess weight is available.

The new data also shows for the first time the considerable variation ...

News story: Year of Code and £500,000 fund to inspire future tech experts launched
seen at 11:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Education Secretary have today (Tuesday 4 February) announced a new &pound;500,000 fund to train teachers in software coding, so our schools can inspire the next generation...

Speech: UK Chamber of Shipping: annual dinner
seen at 11:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I was delighted to be invited to join you again this evening [3 February 2014].

I believe there is no higher compliment for an after dinner speaker than to be invited back to speak again.

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Housing (Baroness Stowell of Beeston)
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Parliamentary

Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Kris Hopkins) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

I refer to my Written Ministerial...

Regional Growth Fund (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt hon Friend, the Minister of State for Business and Energy (Michael Fallon MP), has today made the following statement;

In July 2013 my Rt hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister (Nick Clegg) announced...

UK-France Summit (Lord Hill of Oareford)
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement to the House of Commons:

On 31 January 2014 I welcomed President François Hollande to RAF Brize Norton for the 3rd UK-France Summit...

Visas (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Minister for Immigration (Mark Harper) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

I am today announcing proposals to change the fees for immigration and nationality applications...

Regional Growth Fund (Michael Fallon)
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In July 2013, my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister announced the 102 projects and programmes selected for support in round 4 of the regional growth fund (RGF).

RGF Round 4

In common with...

Security Vetting Appeals Panel (Triennial Review) (Francis Maude)
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 4 July 2013, I made a written statement to Parliament announcing the triennial review of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel—Official Report, column 59WS. I am now pleased to announce the completion of...

Floods (Response and Recovery) (Brandon Lewis)
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am providing an update for the House on the Department for Communities and Local Government’s work on flood recovery arising from the east coast tidal surge on 5 and 6 December and the widespread severe...

New Homes Bonus (Kris Hopkins)
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I refer to my written ministerial statement of 16 December 2013, Official Report, columns 69-70WS announcing provisional new homes bonus allocations for local authorities.

The representation period closed...

Visa Regulations (Mark Harper)
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing proposals to change the fees for immigration and nationality applications made to the Home Office and for services provided by the Department. The Government review these fees on a regular...

UK/France Summit (David Cameron)
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 31 January 2014, I welcomed President François Hollande to RAF Brize Norton for the third UK/France summit. We discussed the security and prosperity of our two nations including greater co-operation on...

FOI release: Statistics on Attendance Allowance cases by disabling condition – Oct 08 to May 2013
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response for statistics on Attendance Allowance cases in payment by disabling condition – October 2008 to May 2013.

FOI release: How was the State Pension figure of £131 for women born between 6 Apr 51 and 5 Apr 53, decided?
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response on how the State Pension figure of &pound;131 for women born between 6 April 1951 and 5 April 1953, was decided?

Research and analysis: Public attitudes tracking survey: wave 8
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

DECC set up a tracking survey in early 2012 to understand and monitor public attitudes to the Department’s main business priorities. The survey runs four times a year and consists of one longer, annual survey...

Statistics: Official statistics: Final UK greenhouse gas emissions
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: UK greenhouse gas emissions - final figures for 2012 have been published today.

This is a National Statistics publication and complies with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.

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Guidance: Estonia – Prisoner Pack
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prisoner Pack updated 01/2014

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison...

Consultation outcome: Foreign airline permits: transfering function to CAA and reforming the objections process
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the summary of responses and government's decision.

We are consulting on 2 proposals to reform the permits which foreign registered aircraft must obtain before they can operate in the UK ...

Research and analysis: Quantitative research into public awareness, attitudes, and experience of Smart Meters: Wave 4
seen at 10:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

DECC commissioned a series of surveys to measure the public’s views on smart meters and in-home displays (IHDs). The overall objective of the project was to understand consumer awareness, understanding of and...

Creative Minds project to help change perceptions of learning disabled artists and their work
seen at 10:30, 4 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Creative Minds project to help change perceptions of learning disabled artists and their work
Press release: Prime Minister David Cameron's call with President Putin
seen at 10:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the telephone call this evening, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

Earlier this evening, the Prime Minister called Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a range of bilateral and global...

Press release: Careers with YouTube and Google through Jobcentre Plus
seen at 10:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Young people have got their foot on the career ladder with YouTube, Disney and Google through working with their local Jobcentre Plus (JCP) adviser, Minister for Employment Esther McVey announced today (4 February...

Press release: Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire conferred: Alison Hunter Russell
seen at 10:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE) be conferred upon Alison Hunter Russell, QC on her appointment as a Justice of the...

Press release: Diocese of Leeds: the Right Reverend Nicholas Baines approved
seen at 10:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Nicholas Baines, BA, Bishop of Bradford, for election as the new Bishop of Leeds, following the restructuring of the Dioceses of Bradford, Ripon and...

News story: A helping hand on the property ladder
seen at 10:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael today welcomed figures showing that a UK Government scheme has helped nearly 200 families in Scotland purchase new homes. ‪ Speaking on the day the UK Government launched...

Public Service Vehicles in Wales - 2013
seen at 09:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The Statistical Bulletin includes information on the bus service and taxis.
Police Recorded Road Casualties in Wales - Quarter 3 2013 (provisional)
seen at 09:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release presents the number of casualties in Wales resulting from personal injury road accidents.
Childbearing of UK and non-UK born women living in the UK - 2011 Census data
seen at 09:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
'Report on fertility patterns for UK born and non-UK born mothers in the period 2007 - 2011. Includes investigation of fertility patterns at the country level, and also of countries of birth.'
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 24/01/2014
seen at 09:31, 4 February 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.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 3 February 2014
seen at 09:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions - 2012 Final figures
seen at 09:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents results for UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions, as well as performance against targets.
Guidance: 2014 test administrators' guide: key stage 2
seen at 09:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for schools and relates to:

headteachers test administrators

Instructions are provided for:

administering levels 3 to 5 and level 6 key stage 2 tests returning test...
Guidance: Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan – Consular Fees
seen at 09:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular rates in local currency have changed due to the exchange rate change

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: February 2014
seen at 09:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Touchbase is a monthly publication for external organisations and people who work with or advise our customers. It has news about:

benefits pensions and DWP services relevant news from other government...
Guidance: Governors' handbook
seen at 09:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced governors handbook Word 2010 version (.docx) with Word 1997-2003 version (.doc)

The governors’ handbook provides information about the role and legal duties of governing bodies in maintained...

Statistics: Public Health Outcomes Framework: February 2014 quarterly data update
seen at 09:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

The Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) data update for February 2014 has been published by Public Health England (PHE).

The data are presented in an interactive data tool that allows users...

Statistics: Rural poverty
seen at 09:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest rural poverty statistics released today.

These rural poverty statistics show households below average income (HBAI) which gives an insight into the standard of living of the household population...

Engaging Arboricultural Contractors Safety and Health Awareness Day – Stonleigh, 18 March 2014
seen at 09:30, 4 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The programme (one full day), will comprise presentations and practical demonstrations covering a broad range of topics, including Health and Safety Regulations, training and certification and safe use of chainsaws...

Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Conference 2014 – 7 & 8 May 2014
seen at 09:30, 4 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This biennial event serves as a platform for leading practitioners and businesses to share new Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) developments and exchange ideas and experiences on how addressing WSH, contributes...

Legionnaires’ disease: The hidden killer in water systems – Harrogate, 26 February 2014
seen at 09:30, 4 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This ‘Free’ event is primarily aimed at SME’s such as hotels, guest houses, caravan parks, care providers, residential and nursing homes, leisure facilities, schools etc. but will be of interest...

HSE/DECC Offshore Directive Consultation Events – February and March 2014
seen at 09:30, 4 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

If you want to learn more about the approach to transition and to be actively involved in the implementation of the new offshore Directive, HSE and The Department of Energy and Climate Change are running two ...

Press release: Careers with YouTube and Google through Jobcentre Plus
seen at 09:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Young people have got their foot on the career ladder with YouTube, Disney and Google through working with their local Jobcentre Plus (JCP) adviser, Minister for Employment Esther McVey announced today (4 February...

News story: Human Rights and Democracy Fund in Malaysia: Call for Bids
seen at 09:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Human Rights and Democracy Programme

The Human Rights and Democracy Programme (HRDP) is the FCO’s dedicated fund supporting human rights and democracy work overseas. The Programme aims to make a difference to...

Public Service Vehicles in Wales - 2013
seen at 02:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The Statistical Bulletin includes information on the bus service and taxis.
Police Recorded Road Casualties in Wales - Quarter 3 2013 (provisional)
seen at 02:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release presents the number of casualties in Wales resulting from personal injury road accidents.
Childbearing of UK and non-UK born women living in the UK - 2011 Census data
seen at 02:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
'Report on fertility patterns for UK born and non-UK born mothers in the period 2007 - 2011. Includes investigation of fertility patterns at the country level, and also of countries of birth.'
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 24/01/2014
seen at 02:31, 4 February 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.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 3 February 2014
seen at 02:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions - 2012 Final figures
seen at 02:31, 4 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents results for UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions, as well as performance against targets.
Guidance: MOT special notice 01-14
seen at 02:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

This MOT special notice contains information on the presence of catalysts and particulate filters on diesel powered vehicles, jacking the rear of class 5L vehicles and the availability online of MOT modernisation...

Guidance: Pupil premium: summer schools programme 2014
seen at 02:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

A fact sheet for schools including information about:

funding arrangements which pupils are eligible

It also includes a link to an online application form for summer school funding.

Guidance: Singapore – Consular Fees
seen at 02:31, 4 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February fees.

A full list of Consular fees

Press release: Call with President Putin
seen at 02:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the telephone call this evening, a No10 spokesperson said:

Earlier this evening, the Prime Minister called Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a range of bilateral and global issues...

Press release: Careers with YouTube and Google through Jobcentre Plus
seen at 02:30, 4 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Young people have got their foot on the career ladder with YouTube, Disney and Google through working with their local Jobcentre Plus (JCP) adviser, Minister for Employment Esther McVey announced today (4 February...