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07 February 2014

Speech: The importance of Scotland to the UK: David Cameron’s speech
seen at 20:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Draft version replaced by transcript.

I want to thank Glasgow Caledonian for co-hosting this event.

This is a fantastic, forward-looking university, and we are very grateful for your support...

Transparency data: Payroll costs and non-consolidated pay data, 2013 to 2014
seen at 18:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Nov and Dec 2013 data.

Monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs in Cabinet Office and non-consolidated performance related pay data for Cabinet Office.

Notes...

Guidance: Lulworth firing times
seen at 18:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for March 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

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

Guidance: Noise Amelioration Scheme (Military): southwest England
seen at 18:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

The MOD compensation policy for the effect of aircraft noise from military airfields/ranges derives from a 1972 white paper ‘Development and compensation: putting people first’ and broadly follows the civil airport...

Guidance: School census spring 2014: funding report guides
seen at 18:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Local authority funding report guide for local authorities and pupil premium funding report guide for schools and local authorities completing school census spring 2014.

Checking these reports...

Guidance: School census spring 2014: validation queries and notes
seen at 18:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: 'School census 2014: guide for COLLECT term-on-term queries'.

These documents are to help schools, academies and local authorities complete the school census spring 2014, using

The Prince of Wales attends a British Asian Trust dinner
seen at 18:30, 7 February in (Our copy).
British Asian Trust dinner
Sochi 2014 - Curling Profile
seen at 18:30, 7 February in UK Sport (Our copy).
We take a look at the sport of curling and explore their journey to Sochi 2014
Sochi 2014 - Bobsleigh Profile
seen at 18:30, 7 February in UK Sport (Our copy).
We take a look at the sport bobsleigh and explore their journey to Sochi 2014
Sochi 2014 - Short Track Speed Skating Profile
seen at 18:30, 7 February in UK Sport (Our copy).
We take a look at the sport of short track speed skating and explore their journey to Sochi 2014
Sochi 2014 - Skeleton Profile
seen at 18:30, 7 February in UK Sport (Our copy).
We take a look at the sport of skeleton and explore their journey to Sochi 2014
Unregistered gas fitter prosecuted for dangerous work
seen at 18:30, 7 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A gas fitter has been fined after he illegally carried out work to install a gas boiler in a Newquay home.
Cornish gas fitter left hob in dangerous state
seen at 18:30, 7 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An illegal gas fitter, who was unqualified to carry out work on gas appliances, left a hob he worked on in a dangerous condition, a court heard today (7 February).
News story: Typhoon Haiyan: Latest updates on UK aid
seen at 18:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new infographic as of 7 February 2014

Three months on from Typhoon Haiyan, the UK is providing urgent humanitarian support for over 1 million people in the Philippines.

Thousands...

Press release: Unprepared kayakers rescued after capsizing off Amble Harbour
seen at 18:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Two men have been pulled from the water and airlifted to hospital after capsizing approximately a mile east of Amble Harbour.

Humber Coastguard received a 999 call from a member of the public just after...

News story: UK winter storms 2014: government response
seen at 18:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

This afternoon (Friday 7 February) David Cameron has been in Somerset to see the impact of the floods and meet local residents, farmers and emergency teams.

Photos of the Prime Minister’s visit to...

Statistics: Standards and policies for HM Treasury statistics
seen at 16:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Date added for Public Spending Statistics February update, Country and regional analysis 2013-14 added to National Statistics publications provisional timetable.

The Statistics and Registration...

Form: Application for a residence stamp (non-EEA family of Croatian): form CR(5)
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this form to apply for a residence stamp as a family member of a Croatian national who is working in the UK.

Please see the guidance pages for details.

Guidance: Guidance for Croatian nationals on getting permission to work in the UK
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guidance if you are a Croatian national and want to apply for permission to work in the UK.

Application forms

Application for blue or yellow certificate: form CR(1)

Application...

Guidance: Process to follow after deportation
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for the process to follow after a foreign national offender is deported.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 7 February 2014

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Independent report: Panel meeting: 28 November 2013
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary panel minutes added to page.

Morecambe Bay Investigation panel minutes from 28 November 2013.

Independent report: Panel meeting: 11 December 2013
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary panel minutes added to page.

Morecambe Bay Investigation panel minutes from 11 December 2013.

Transparency data: Government Procurement Card HMT spend greater than £500: November 2013
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

In May 2010 the Coalition Government set up new standards for transparency in government. The Minister for the Cabinet Office has committed government to publishing procurement card spending data over &pound...

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: December 2013
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

In May 2010 the Coalition Government set up new standards for transparency in government. All Departments have committed to publish any spend over £25,000.

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised PDFs of vol 6 - chapters 30, 33, 34, and 35. See vol 6 amendment 39 - Feb 14 - for details of what's changed in each chapter.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 7 February 2014

This document lists Tier 4 sponsors. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Points-based system sponsor licensing applications
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 7 February 2014

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it decides applications for a sponsor licence under tier 2, 4 and 5 of the points-based system (PBS).

Guidance: Delivering Differently: Q&A
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added information about the deadline for sending in an Expression of Interest.

This guide contains answers to frequently asked questions about the Delivering Differently Challenge.

This...

Form: Primary academy chain development grant forms
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

The primary academy chain development grant is available to fund a 2-year chain development programme for new multi-academy trust (MAT) partnerships.

A one-off grant of £100,000 will be offered...

Promotional material: A history of our reserves
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).
e-book

The Ministry of Defence Fast Stream intake of 2012-13 has produced an e-book and exhibition charting this long and distinguished history through the stories of individual reservists who have served in...

Transparency data: Cabinet Office absence data
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for September 2013

Reports providing brief commentary on the Cabinet Office sick absence results.

Guidance: Sale of 2 former type 42 Destroyer ships for recycling
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

The Disposal Services Authority (DSA) is inviting expressions of interest in tendering for the Type 42’s HMS Liverpool and HMS Manchester for recycling.

At this stage the DSA does not require interested...

Independent report: Panel meeting: 15 January 2014
seen at 16:30, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Morecambe Bay Investigation panel minutes from 15 January 2014.

NERC signs MoU with multinational energy company Shell
seen at 16:30, 7 February in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global energy company Shell.
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 16:30, 7 February in UK Sport (Our copy).
News from Sochi 2014, British Cycling and British Swimming in sport-in-brief
News story: Funding for primary school sports
seen at 16:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

David Cameron highlighted the primary PE and Sport Premium and a fund for primary schools to improve outdoor spaces for PE and sport activities.

PE and Sport Premium

The dedicated primary PE and ...

News story: HMRC now recruiting for world class digital skills
seen at 16:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: The closing date for applications has been extended to Wednesday 12th February. Added links to two new blogs about working in HMRC

Our new digital services will make it simpler, clearer and faster...

News story: Military support flood relief operation in Somerset
seen at 16:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Yesterday, 6 February, around 40 Royal Marines from 40 Commando, based in Taunton, moved to the village of Athelney to provide general flooding assistance.

The activities carried out by the Royal...

News story: Transport Secretary visits Dawlish in south-west
seen at 16:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Following work with transport providers operating in the south-west the Transport Secretary was able confirm additional flights and cheaper train fares, steps that will help keep people moving in the region.

Open consultation: Management of independent schools: proposed regulations
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

This consultation involves the Department for Education’s proposals to make The Independent Educational Provision in England (Prohibition on Participation in Management) Regulations, affecting independent schools...

Guidance: Macedonia – Consular Fees
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new exchange rate

A full list of Consular fees

Transparency data: Common basic data set: requests for change 2014
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

These files contain information for suppliers developing software and management information systems (MIS) for local authorities and schools.

Each file contains an approved RFC to be made to the CBDS...

Research and analysis: School-level strategies to raise aspirations to higher education
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

This research reports on a a study conducted by TNS BMRB and the Institute for Policy Studies in Education into higher education.

The research:

investigated the strategies used by schools and colleges...
Form: STR1 online: confidential medical information
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Question 3a has been changed and question 3b added.

STR1 online should be used for reporting medical conditions such as an intercerebral haemorrhage, stroke or other related conditions.

FOI release: The estate of James George Clark Turner
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

FOI release: The estate of Frederick Arthur Jack Yendall
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

FOI release: The estate of Norman Dickinson
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

FOI release: The estate of Oonagh Wray
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Guidance: Finance Bill 2014 New Guidance Notes
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Pensions: Individual Protection 2014 document has been updated.

Relief from stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax: securities traded on recognised growth markets

The government is planning...

Transparency data: Departmental Spend over £25,000 January 2014
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Departmental Spend over £25,000 January 2014

Transparency data: Government Procurement card spend over £500 - November 2013
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

GPC spend over £500

Statistics - national statistics: Weekly economic indicators
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated publication

The focus of the Pocket databank is to be a quick and concise reference source for monthly and annual historical data.

A comprehensive list of recent UK economy data...

FOI release: Government Procurement Card spend 11 April 2009 to 11 April 2010
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

GPC - FOI details of all GPC spend by the office of the Secretary of State (SoS) for Defra between 11 April 2009 and 11 April 2010, broken down by date and each item of expenditure.

Guidance: 2014 test administrators' guide: key stage 2
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrections to tables on pages 12 and 13 and spelling corrections on pages 9 and 37.

This departmental advice is for:

headteachers test administrators key stage 2 assessment co-ordinators...
Statistics: Standards and policies for HM Treasury statistics
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Date added for Public Spending Statistics February update, Country and regional analysis 2013-14 added to National Statistics publications provisional timetable.

The Statistics and Registration...

Correspondence: Service Family Accommodation maintenance guide (England and Wales)
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Body/Detail text.

This is a handy guide to housing maintenance for occupants living in SFA in England and Wales. It covers the repairs and maintenance service provided by MODern Housing...

Statistics: Cold Weather Payments 1 Feb 2014 to 7 Feb 2014
seen at 14:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

The 2013 to 2014 Cold Weather Payment season started on 1 November 2013.

There were no triggers for Cold Weather Payments at weather stations between 1 February 2014 and 7 February 2014 and no payments...

The Prince of Wales attends The Prince's Trust Invest in Futures reception
seen at 14:31, 7 February in (Our copy).
Prince's Trust Invest in Futures
Administrative Data and Official Statistics
seen at 14:30, 7 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Authority launches a programme of work on the use of administrative data in the production of official statistics
Patient Outcome Statistics
seen at 14:30, 7 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Monitoring report reviewing official statistics on patient outcomes in England
Satellite Dish Information
seen at 14:30, 7 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Bergen-Hohne Garrison is aware of residents reporting issues when attempting to view BBC and/or ITV channels through unauthorised means, including SKY boxes. Please see the article below for an explanation...

News story: David Cameron: the importance of Scotland to the UK
seen at 14:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking at the Olympic Park in London, the Prime Minister set out a positive vision for the future of the UK and urged people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to use their voice, even if they don’t have...

News story: Rail project generating £4 billion for North of England gets underway
seen at 14:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (7 February 2013), the Chancellor George Osborne launched the start of the Northern Hub rail upgrades, a £600 million rail investment programme set to create up to 20,000 jobs and boost...

Speech: The importance of Scotland to the UK: David Cameron’s speech
seen at 14:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I want to thank Glasgow Caledonian for co-hosting this event.

This is a fantastic, forward-looking university – and we are very grateful for your support today as we are to the Lee Valley VeloPark, for...

News story: Painting deemed "National Treasure" may leave UK
seen at 14:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister’s ruling provides a last chance to keep Charles Le Brun’s painting, ‘Portrait of Everhard Jabach and family’ in the UK. Unless a matching offer of £7,300,000 can be raised, the painting...

Speech: International Armoured Vehicles Conference
seen at 14:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Ladies and Gentlemen.

It’s a great privilege to have been asked by General Gary (Coward) to give the keynote presentation here at the armoured vehicles conference.

This year’s conference...

Press release: Change of High Commissioner to New Zealand
seen at 14:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Jonathan Sinclair has been appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands in succession to Mrs Victoria Treadell, who will be transferring...

News story: Armed forces going for gold
seen at 14:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK armed forces are well represented at the 22nd Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, which start today.

In fact, half of the Team GB bobsleigh team is made up of people from the services. The bobsleigh...

News story: Typhoon Haiyan: Latest updates on UK aid
seen at 14:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new infographic as of 7 February 2014

Three months on from Typhoon Haiyan, the UK is providing urgent humanitarian support for over 1 million people in the Philippines.

Thousands...

Transparency data: Senior Officials Travel Report
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

This report shows international travel undertaken by DECC Senior Officials at SCS2 (or equivalent) and above. The report includes bookings made through departments’ central booking systems. This will include ...

Guidance: NHS reference costs collection guidance for 2013 to 2014
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out requirements for the collection of 2013 to 2014 reference costs from NHS trusts and NHS foundation trusts between 23 June and 1 August 2014. It follows feedback from the NHS on draft collection...

Consultation outcome: NHS reference costs collection: draft guidance
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final consultation outcome published.

We are seeking views on draft guidance for the collection of 2013 to 2014 reference costs, in July 2014, from NHS trusts and foundation trusts.

Proposed...

Guidance: Money Claim Online user guide
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

The guide includes details on how to:

register and enrol with MCOL start a claim pay your fee request a judgment enforce a county court judgment (CCJ)

See also the article on making a court...

Policy paper: Suicide prevention report
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 'Preventing suicide in England' report and the 'Statistical update on suicide' to reflect corrections to the number of suicide deaths for children and young people under 15 and to the total...

Statistics: Prison population figures: 2014
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population data for January 2014 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2014.

Earlier editions

Correspondence: Lord Nash letter to the chair of the Al-Madinah Education Trust
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

A letter from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Schools Lord Nash to Barry Day, the new chair of the Al-Madinah Education Trust, notifying him of the next steps for the school. The letter states that...

Policy paper: Procurement policy note 02/14: extending Mystery Shopper
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

As announced in Small Business: GREAT Ambition, the government has decided to extend the Cabinet Office’s Mystery Shopper service to carry out spot checks on procurement processes as well as continuing...

Guidance: Tuberculosis test for a UK visa: clinics in Fiji
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

You must be tested for tuberculosis (TB) if you want to come to the UK for more than 6 months and are a resident of Kiribati, Tuvalu, Vanuatu or Micronesia.

You will need to get tested at a clinic in...

Policy paper: Procurement policy note 03/14: promoting tax compliance
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

A new policy was announced in the March 2013 Budget on the use of the procurement process to promote tax compliance. This applies with effect from 1 April 2013 to all central government contracts of more than...

Guidance: Framework generic guidance: provider guidance
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised version of Chapter 2 'Delivering DWP Provision', Framework generic guidance: provider guidance.

This provider guidance provides requirements and background relevant to all Department...

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday message: 7 February 2014
seen at 11:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Acting on dementia is now one of our highest priorities and together with the Alzheimer’s Society we are responsible, as part of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia, for creating a movement of at least...

The national launch of Artsbox: a website that allows children and young people to share their Arts Award portfolios
seen at 11:30, 7 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
The national launch of Artsbox: a website that allows children and young people to share their Arts Award portfolios
Tickets for the London leg of the Diving World Series set to go on sale
seen at 11:30, 7 February in UK Sport (Our copy).
Diving World Series tickets about to go on sale for Gold Event Series competition in London
Overseas Travel and Tourism, August 2013
seen at 11:30, 7 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Monthly results on the number of overseas visitors to the UK, UK residents visits abroad, earnings from overseas visits, expenditure of UK residents going abroad.
Press release: Dean of Norwich: Jane Barbara Hedges
seen at 11:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Jane Barbara Hedges, BA, Sub-Dean, Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster, to be appointed to the Deanery of the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided...

News story: Taxman warns against rebate phishing scams
seen at 11:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A record-breaking 8.48 million tax returns were filed online by last week’s 31 January filing deadline. However, the three months prior to the deadline also saw customers report 23,247 phishing emails to HM Revenue...

Press release: New support to Gurkha heartlands
seen at 11:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Britain will provide clean water and sanitation to retired Gurkha soldiers, their families and communities living in remote Nepali hilltop villages, the Minister of State Alan Duncan announced today following...

Guidance: Dental contract pilots: evidence and learning
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

The dental contract pilots have looked at how the focus of NHS dentistry can shift towards prevention and oral health from being primarily on treatment and repair.

This report uses data collected over...

Statistics - national statistics: Income tax liabilities statistics: tax year 2011 to 2012, to tax year 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Individuals’ tax liabilities are estimated using the information SPI provides on taxpayer incomes and circumstances (such as their age).

Liabilities are amounts of tax due on incomes arising in a given...

Statistics - national statistics: UK overseas trade statistics: non-EU December 2013
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects the UK’s international trade in goods data, which are published as two National Statistics series - the ‘Overseas Trade Statistics (OTS)’ and the ‘Regional Trade Statistics...

Statistics - national statistics: Table 2.2 Number of income taxpayers, by country
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 2.2 has been updated to February 2014.

Source: Survey of Personal Incomes.

Statistics - national statistics: Table 2.1 Number of individual income taxpayers
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 2.1 has been updated to February 2014.

Source: Survey of Personal Incomes.

Statistics - national statistics: Table 2.5 Income tax liabilities, by income range
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 2.5 has been updated to February 2014.

Source: Survey of Personal Incomes.

Statistics - national statistics: Table 2.4 Shares of total Income Tax liability
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 2.4 has been updated to February 2014.

Source: Survey of Personal Incomes.

Statistics - national statistics: Table 2.7 Percentage of earnings paid in income tax
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 2.7 has been updated to February 2014.

Source: Survey of Personal Incomes.

Statistics - national statistics: Table 2.6 Income tax liabilities, by taxpayer's marginal rate
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 2.6 has been updated to February 2014.

Source: Survey of Personal Incomes.

Policy paper: Working to reduce the use of animals in research: delivery plan
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

The coalition’s programme for government includes a commitment to work to reduce the use of animals in research. This delivery plan sets out how government will meet that commitment.

Statistics: Long term sickness absence
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

This analysis responds to public interest in long-term sickness absence. It also precedes the launch of the Health and Work Service as announced in Fitness for work: the Government response to ‘Health at work...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated banana prices.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the item ...

FOI release: Communication with Centrica
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Centrica FOI: communication between Defra and the energy company Centrica.

Guidance: Shelf Positioning Charging Guidance
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

In response to a request for clarification from the British Brands Group to a media article suggesting that Tesco had requested payment from some suppliers to secure better shelf positioning for their products...

Transparency data: DWP staff numbers and associated costs: December 2013
seen at 10:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Details of the DWP workforce including numbers of payroll and non-payroll staff and costs: December 2013.

Health & Safety Newsletter – latest issue available online
seen at 10:30, 7 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Subscribe today and receive free notifications when new Newsletter editions are published. This edition: major injuries hit an all-time low, the ABC of health and safety, plus ACOPs – updated and simplified...

The Queen on the Application of UNISON -v- The Lord Chancellor and The Equality and Human Rights Commission
seen at 10:30, 7 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
High Court of Justice (Queen's Bench Division) Administrative Court
UK Trade, December 2013
seen at 10:30, 7 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
UK Trade is a major component of two other key economic statistics – UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the UK Balance of Payments. This means that there is a threefold potential for UK Trade statistics to inform...
News story: British Embassy Zagreb is recruiting Honorary Consul for Dubrovnik
seen at 10:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Find out more about the role and how to apply on our Working for British Embassy Zagreb page.

Press release: New plan will work to reduce use of animals in research
seen at 10:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has today (7 February 2014) outlined how it will work to reduce, replace and refine the use of animals in research – known as ‘the 3Rs’. The delivery plan is part of a government commitment...

Speech: Address to the Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables 15th Annual Symposium
seen at 10:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Thank you for your introduction Mr President.

Mr President of the National Assembly, Ministers, Deputies, Senators, mesdames et messieurs:

We have an old saying in English “les ...

Press release: Dean of Norwich: Jane Barbara Hedges
seen at 10:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Jane Barbara Hedges, BA, Sub-Dean, Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster, to be appointed to the Deanery of the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided...

News story: State-of-the-art newborn and infant physical exam e-learning module receives RCGP accreditation
seen at 10:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A new education resource for clinicians who undertake the newborn and infant physical examination has received accreditation from the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).

The e-learning module...

News story: HMRC now recruiting for world class digital skills
seen at 10:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: The closing date for applications has been extended to Wednesday 12th February. Added links to two new blogs about working in HMRC

Our new digital services will make it simpler, clearer and faster...

News story: Live question and answer event with Kelly Hoppen
seen at 10:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Kelly Hoppen, entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den investor, will answer your questions online about creativity, exporting and growing your business on Tuesday 11 February from 2:30 to 3:30pm.

Sign up or ask...

UK Trade - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest monthly statistics on trade in goods classified according to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) as well as monthly estimates for total trade in services.
Index of Production - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Measures the volume of production at base year prices for the manufacturing, mining and quarrying and energy supply industries. These are seasonally adjusted figures on the index of output of the production industries...
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with Countries outside the European Union - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
Insolvency Statistics - Quarter 4, 2013
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents statistics on quarterly insolvencies for the UK include headline figures for England and Wales.
Housing (Baroness Stowell of Beeston)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Nick Boles) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

In May 2013, the Coalition Government amended...

Local Authorities: Bellwin Scheme (Baroness Stowell of Beeston)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Eric Pickles) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement

As announced by the Prime Minister the Government is enhancing...

Schools: Kings Science Academy (Lord Nash)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Education (Michael Gove MP) made the following announcement.

Members of Parliament have tabled parliamentary questions seeking information relating ...

Ecofin (Sajid Javid)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held in Brussels on 28 January 2014. The following agenda items were discussed.

Current legislative proposals

The presidency provided information...

New Homes (Change of Use) (Nicholas Boles)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In May 2013, the coalition Government amended legislation to allow for offices to convert to homes without having to apply for full planning permission. The policy goal was to make it easier to convert redundant...

Bellwin Scheme (Eric Pickles)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

As announced by the Prime Minister the Government are enhancing the terms of the Bellwin scheme to help local authorities in England meet the immediate costs associated with protecting lives and properties in...

Red Arrow Hawk XX177 (Service Inquiry) (Anna Soubry)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House of the findings of the service inquiry into the accident involving RAF Aerobatic Team Hawk T Mk 1 XXI77 on 8 November 2011, in which Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham was tragically...

Kings Science Academy (Michael Gove)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Members of Parliament have tabled parliamentary questions seeking information relating to the financial management of Kings science academy in Bradford,

including requests for details of discussions involving...

Contingent Liability: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Indemnification (Michael Fallon)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is responsible for the decommissioning and clean-up of the United Kingdom’s civil public nuclear legacy sites, using competition for contracts to bring in world-class...

Gifting of Equipment (Syria) (William Hague)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The conflict in Syria remains catastrophic, with over 125,000 people killed and more than half the Syrian population in need of humanitarian assistance. The UK will continue to do all it can to end the conflict...

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (Triennial Review) (William Hague)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office will shortly commence a triennial review of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD). It is Government policy that all Government Departments are required to review their...

Deaths in Custody (Chris Grayling)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing that the Government will be establishing an independent review into the self-inflicted deaths of 18 to 24-year-olds in custody.

The Government are committed to the safety of offenders...

Transforming Rehabilitation (Chris Grayling)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House about the fact that we have now moved into the next phase of the competition to award new regional rehabilitation contracts. Engagement continues with around 50 providers who ...

Rail Infrastructure (Patrick McLoughlin)
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to inform the House of the intention to award Crossrail’s rolling stock and associated depot facilities contract to Bombardier. In line with European procurement rules, the contract is now ...

Guidance: Human Rights and Democracy Programme 2014-2015
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

The British Embassy Jakarta is happy to announce that The Human Rights & Democracy Programme 2014-2015 Bidding Round is now open.

How to bid

Please complete the attached concept note. Please read...

Guidance: Philippines - human rights and democracy fund strategy
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Please read the programme strategy carefully before submitting a project bid to the human rights and democracy fund:

Contents

Introduction Human Rights and Democracy Fund in the Philippines ...
Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: banning below cost sales of alcohol
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

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The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: collective redundancy consultation
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: motor fuel composition and content regulations
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: metering requirements for heating, cooling and hot water networks
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

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Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: reform of the water abstraction regulation system
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: smart meter roll-out for the domestic and small and medium non-domestic sectors
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

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Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: changes to the Town and Country Planning Order 2010 for onshore oil and gas extraction
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: reforms to judicial review
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: court fees - costs recovery
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: zero hours contracts
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

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Following...

Guidance: France – Consular Fees
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of consular fees, from 7 February 2014

Details of consular fees (from 7 February 2014) - Liste des tarifs consulaires (à partir du 7 février 2014)

FOI release: Applications by Kymab for export of mice
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Kymab - FOI information about health certificates issued by Defra to Kymab for the export of mice from the UK since 23 September 2009 when Kymab was incorporated.

FOI release: Staff time spent responding to FOI requests
seen at 09:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Staff time FOI: how much Defra staff time has been spent, over the past 5 years, responding to FOI requests about how much money Defra has spent on: alcohol; clothes; parties and flags.

UK Trade, December 2013
seen at 09:30, 7 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
UK Trade is a major component of two other key economic statistics – UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the UK Balance of Payments. This means that there is a threefold potential for UK Trade statistics to inform...
Index of Production, December 2013
seen at 09:30, 7 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Constant price seasonally adjusted indices and growth rates for Production and component industries for December 2013
News story: Rail project generating £4 billion for North of England gets underway
seen at 09:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (7 February 2013), the Chancellor George Osborne launched the start of the Northern Hub rail upgrades, a £600 million rail investment programme set to create up to 20,000 jobs and boost...

UK Trade - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 7 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest monthly statistics on trade in goods classified according to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) as well as monthly estimates for total trade in services.
Index of Production - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 7 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Measures the volume of production at base year prices for the manufacturing, mining and quarrying and energy supply industries. These are seasonally adjusted figures on the index of output of the production industries...
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with Countries outside the European Union - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 7 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
Insolvency Statistics - Quarter 4, 2013
seen at 02:31, 7 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents statistics on quarterly insolvencies for the UK include headline figures for England and Wales.
Guidance: Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 2017:2014, Guide for digital infrastructure to enable access to digital content for small-scale commercial enterprises
seen at 02:31, 7 February in Search (Our copy).

Sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) which provides guidance on the appropriate digital infrastructure...

News story: David Cameron: the importance of Scotland to the UK
seen at 02:30, 7 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking at the Olympic Park in London, the Prime Minister will set out a positive vision for the future of the UK and urge people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to use their voice, even if they don’t...