Madame President,

I thank the Secretary General’s Special Representative for Kosovo, Mr Farid Zarif, for his briefing today. I am also delighted to welcome to the Council His Excellency Prime Minister...

This research report sets out findings from an evaluation of 12 local authority-led demonstration projects, funded by the Department of Communities and Local Government to test innovative and cost effective ways...

Mutual exchange or home swap can bring benefits for social landlords and tenants. It can provide an opportunity for tenants who wish to move home, whether to take up employment, be closer to family and friends...

This document sets out the allocation of the ring fenced science and research budget to the Research Councils, Higher Education Funding Councils, National Academies and UK Space Agency for the financial...

The ‘Skills Funding Statement’ is published annually and sets out the government’s funding priorities for the skills system. It includes information for the Skills Funding Agency to set provider allocations...

Updated: Previous change note should have said the cancellation is for Merrivale from 11 to 14 February 2014.

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

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Minister for Universities and Science have today confirmed funding allocations to the Higher Education Council for England (HEFCE) for financial...

Research Councils UK notes the allocations of the science budget for 2015/16, which have been published today (10th February 2014), and welcomes the recognition that this gives to the contribution of research to...

Thank you for that introduction Nigel, I am delighted to be here in Fife today.

I am especially pleased to be here in a momentous year for Scottish farmers – and for the whole of Scotland.

I was delighted to be invited to speak at today’s (10 February 2014) event.

I would like to thank British Cycling for inviting me to speak today (10 February 2014) and for their ongoing support...

Today (Monday 10 February), Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has been visiting areas of Somerset affected by recent flooding.

Get information and advice on flooding on the Environment Agency website...

Updated: Further homes in East Village have now been handed over

This brings the number of apartments and townhouses completed and transferred by the Olympic Delivery Authority to East Village’s long-term...

For more than 250 years, Woolwich in south east London has been home to the Royal Artillery Band. The Royal Artillery regiment left Woolwich back in 2007 and, under new restructuring of army music, the Royal ...

As the floods continue to cause disruption across the UK, personnel from the Royal Marines, Royal Navy and Army Reserve have been working hard to provide flood relief assistance.

Today, 10 February, Prime...

Mr Speaker

As evident from the dark skies outside, we continue to face extraordinary and sustained wet weather.

COBR has met every day since my oral statement on Thursday – with all departments...

Areas along the Thames and across parts of the South East, South West and central England are at risk of flooding this week, due to rising river levels and risk of flooding from groundwater.

Flood warnings...

Updated: Added Eric Pickles' Commons statement

Prime Minister David Cameron has been visiting areas in the South West affected by the storms and flooding. Speaking as he met emergency workers and soldiers...

Updated: 6 February 2014: funding grants for FGM community initiative announced. 10 February 2014: application questions for FGM funding added.

The Home Office was awarded €300,000 as part of the EU progress...

Unit cost data that brings together more than 600 unit cost estimates in 1 place, covering 5 categories:

education and skills employment health crime and housing social services

The costs can...

Fill in this form if you need a refund for a Life in the UK test or if you want to complain about an aspect of booking or taking the test.

Read these terms and conditions to find out what you need to do and what to expect when booking and taking the Life in the UK test.

DFID funded the Africa Community Access Programme to roll out research programmes in 7 core countries. The aim was to understand the complex needs of rural populations and show how their road networks could be...

FOI: 1129

Please could I have full details on any crimes flagged up on DBS/CRBs for teaching positions in Warrington in the past 5 years. Please include details from the DBS/CRBs certificates including...

FOI: 1124

I would like to request some information subsequent to information released by the DBS earlier this year under reference number 1080.

I would be grateful if you could provide...

Updated: Added statistics for December 2013.

We work to a number of published service standards to deliver our checking service.

Updated: Updated detail about the report and background on RAF Brize Norton.

The survey details the results of a environmental noise survey conducted under the Noise Amelioration Scheme (Military) (NAS...

Updated: Published 3rd edition change 2.

Its purpose is to provide guidance to all levels of joint command (including the Joint Task Force Commander and his staff) and to inform superior and subordinate...

Updated: Updated detail about the report and background on RAF Church Fenton.

The survey details the results of a review completed by the RAF Noise and Vibration Division (NVD) between 18 to 20 March 2013...

Memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Energy Minister Michael Fallon MP, on behalf of UKTI, with Rio de Janeiro State regarding oil and gas business development.

On Wednesday the 22nd January, the NATO Officers Mess played host to the presentation of Long Service Certificates to 6 civilian members of staff from the Garrison Support Unit.

 

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...

Updated: Amended the sentence about the facility to pay by DD starts from 1 November.

The Department for Transport (DfT) made clear in its recent Motoring Services Strategy consultation that the ...

Disadvantaged pupils will get a taste of studying at the UK’s leading universities thanks to a joint Department for Education and Russell Group scheme opening today.

The Future Scholar Awards scheme...

One year ago, the Francis report on the shocking and tragic events at Mid Staffs was published.

I know the reason so many of you choose to work in the NHS is because you want everyone facing a horrible...

Updated: Page reordered.

Morecambe Bay Investigation Panel Meeting on Wednesday 15 January 2014.

ACCEA provides evidence to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ remuneration on an annual basis. For the 42nd Report ACCEA has included information about both the 2012 and 2013 National Awards Rounds.

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education and Childcare Elizabeth Truss writes to local authorities regarding childcare provision in their areas.

The national launch of Artsbox: a website that allows children and young people to create a digital Arts Award portfolio and share their creative work

Leading charity SportsAid has formally pledged to support the values of clean sport

In preparation for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, HSE has set up a Health and Safety Regulators’ Steering Group. In support of this work, a new Commonwealth Games site has been created containing information...

New research from Prudential has found that some people would prefer to do just that, with 23% of those planning to retire in 2014 saying that they want to continue with some form of work.  Another 13% ...

Minister for Immigration (Mark Harper):

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...

Bergen-Hohne Garrison is aware of residents reporting issues when attempting to view BBC and/or ITV channels. Please see the article below for an explanation of the issue.

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The UK Driving Theory Test is available for Dependants  to complete here in Paderborn Garrison.

The 'Self Funded Test', has a form which needs to be completed and is available...

Starting on Thu 06 Mar for 6 weeks.

St Christopher's Church, Dempsey Bks

 

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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...

Local Government Minister Eric Pickles said:

I have chaired this evening’s COBR. We continue to make sure every preparation is made before the severe weather expected this weekend and the following...

Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles said:

I have chaired this evening’s emergency committee (COBR) which will sit again, led by the Prime Minister, tomorrow. We are continuing to...

Prime Minister David Cameron said:

As we continue to face these extraordinary weather events, I have made clear again in COBR this afternoon that every resource is available to the local communities...

Updated: Added update after Prime Minister chaired COBRA meeting.

On Sunday afternoon, Prime Minister David Cameron chaired a meeting of COBR to discuss the latest situation.

The Prime ...

Roads Minister Robert Goodwill has today (10 February 2014) called on Britain’s road building companies to get ready for a massive increase in work ahead of the biggest investment in the road network since the...

As many as 960,000 employees were on sick leave for a month or more each year on average between October 2010 and September 2013, the government has revealed today (10 February 2014), as it prepares to launch...

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP said:

Positive news for the NI economy this morning with the Ulster Bank’s PMI showing a record increase in new business with growth across all sectors. This survey provides...

Government and construction industry leaders are meeting today to mark the second anniversary of the Green Construction Board and announce that it will continue its work for a further 2 years. Its focus will ...

Road investment speech clip

I’m delighted to have been invited to attend this morning’s workshop (10 February 2014).

Ahead of last year’s Spending Review you challenged us to take...

Under section 59 of the Agriculture Act 1970, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is required to present an annual report to Parliament summarising for each financial year the proceedings...

Reflecting the decisions in the Government Response to the consultation on proposals to enhance the sustainability criteria for the use of biomass feedstocks under the Renewables Obligation (RO), DECC ...

Spending over £250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre for August to December 2013.

This spreadsheet contains details of the workforce management data for December 2013.

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests...

Updated: Added MMP 114 AFPS 75: family pension benefits booklet

These booklets are for general information only. The legislation should always be referred to as the definitive guidance on the scheme rules...

Updated: Added contact details for GovernorLine.

The governors’ handbook provides information about the role and legal duties of governing bodies in maintained schools and academies (including free schools...

Updated: Updated signed community covenant list

This document contains a list of community covenants in Wales. It includes external links that take you straight through to the relevant council’s website...

Network Rail commits to plans for Britain’s railways 2014-19

Retail Space Available in the Naafi Families Shop The Garrison are renovating the space in the Naafi Families Shop and would like to offer local community businesses the opportunity to rent retail...

MON 10 MAR - PADERBORN HIVE RELOCATION  Paderborn HIVE is pleased to announce that as of the 10th March 2014 you will be able to find us in:

Block 7, Barker Barracks (next to the Post...

Mark Harper offered his resignation after he was informed that his cleaner did not have indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom, despite having shown him documents claiming she did.

He immediately...

James Brokenshire MP to become a Minister of State at the Home Office Karen Bradley MP to become a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Home Office John Penrose MP to become a Government Whip (Junior...

Prime Minister David Cameron said:

As we continue to face these extraordinary weather events, I have made clear again in COBRA this afternoon that every resource is available to the local communities...

During his visit Mr Swire will meet the Falklands Legislative Assembly, and senior Falkland Islands Government officials to discuss their plans for development of the Falklands’ economy. He will also visit the...

Pumps EIRs: amount of compensation Defra has allocated for farmers involved in the Somerset Levels floods, and the amount paid by Defra to pay for pumps etc.

Freedom of Information statistical query and response for statistics on the number of Work Capability Assessments (WCA) and Incapacity Benefit (IB) reassessments with outcomes of support group and work related...

Freedom of Information query and response for statistics on Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) sanctions in Sandwell for the period April 2013 to June 2013.

Freedom of Information query and response for statistics on the number of Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) sanction referrals, reconsiderations/appeals and successful reconsiderations/appeals in Bolton and Bury – ...

Supply chain collaboration has the potential to unlock solutions for some of today’s most pressing business challenges, in skills, access to finance, innovation and supply chain efficiency.

This paper...

Freedom of Information query and response for statistics on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) sanction decisions, the number of individuals sanctioned and the percentage getting their first one.

Scotland Office spending over £25,000 on a month-by-month basis. The details are released as part of the Scotland Office’s commitment to transparency.

Scotland Office spending over £25,000 on a month-by-month basis. The details are released as part of the Scotland Office’s commitment to transparency.

This information leaflet sets out the way the government is changing how we run our strategic roads network and its investment programme.

Updated: New spreadsheet added showing the agreed sponsor for the new academy in Kensington and Chelsea.

‘Local authorities currently seeking proposers’ contains details of all local authorities seeking...

The summary report was commissioned by DECC to provide a basis for understanding the technical risks and financial consequences of CO2 leaking from a geological storage site. The main focus of the report was ...

High Court of Justice (Queen's Bench Division)

The Paderborn Military Wives Choir are looking for new members! No previous experience required, no auditions take place, and no requirement to read music! Just a love of singing and the enthusiasm...

Roads Minister Robert Goodwill has today (10 February 2014) called on Britain’s road building companies to get ready for a massive increase in work ahead of the biggest investment in the road network since the...

Thank you Consul General for those words of welcome.

I’d firstly like to add my own very warm welcome to our guests this evening.

Thank you for coming and I hope that this evening you get a ...

We are pleased to announce the 2014/15 call for bids.

We are looking for project bids for up to £100,000 in the following targeted thematic areas:

global torture prevention promotion...

Updated: Updated to latest consular rate of exchange.

A full list of consular fees

Updated: Updated to latest consular rate of exchange

A full list of Consular fees

Updated: Updated to latest consular rate of exchange

A full list of Consular fees

Updated: Updated to latest consular rate of exchange

A full list of Consular fees

Updated: Updated to latest consular rate of exchange

A full list of Consular fees

HM Revenue & Customs pay tax credits to support nearly five million households with eight million children. The amount of tax credits an eligible household receives depends upon its individual circumstances...

This event will look at learning from accidents to prevent reoccurrences and what legal proceedings actually look like. Guest speakers include, HSE Director of Field Operations, David Ashton.

This consultation seeks views on proposals to amend the Environmental Permitting Regulations to include some parts of the Energy Efficiency Directive. These will help us to identify cost-effective ways to improve...