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18 February 2014

Guidance: Brazil – Consular Fees
seen at 20:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attachment updated

A full list of Consular fees

Brazil Consular Fees - 02/2014

PDF, 228KB, 2 pages

This file may not...
News story: UK government pledges £255,000 to help residents of Blanefield
seen at 20:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Following an inspection in 2012 by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), thirteen households in Blanefield, East Stirlingshire have been informed that their land is contaminated by traces of lead...

Guidance: Guidance on applications under Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur)
seen at 18:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated.

Use this guidance if you are applying for a visa or to extend your stay in the UK under Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) and you want to understand the details of the policy for it.

Statistics: ODYSSEE: analysis of indicators
seen at 18:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Explanatory text updated.

DECC is a project partner of the ODYSSEE project. This is an EU sponsored project to monitor energy efficiency in European countries. The project includes the 28 European...

Policy paper: Monitor accountability meeting minutes
seen at 18:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Health and officials from the Department of Health met representatives from Monitor to talk about issues of accountability.

Cardiff contractors in court over worker’s roof plunge
seen at 18:30, 18 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Cardiff building contractor has been fined for breaking safety legislation after a young worker broke his back in a seven-metre fall through an unprotected hole in a roof.
William Hague oversees signing of partnership agreement with Brazil
seen at 18:30, 18 February in Wilton Park (Our copy).

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today by Ambassador Sérgio Eduardo Moreira Lima, President of The Fundação Alexandre de Gusmão of the Federative Republic of Brazil (FUNAG), and Wilton Park...

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

Updated: Added details of Insurance industry flood response meeting

Government departments, local authorities and agencies are working together to do everything they can to help communities at risk.

...
Government response: Further statement on future of Hillsborough Castle
seen at 18:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Northern Ireland Office deeply regrets the large amount of misinformation being circulated about our relationship with Praxis Care and negotiations regarding the future of the charity’s facility in the Walled...

News story: First monthly meeting with insurance industry on flooding
seen at 18:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The CEOs of Aviva, Direct Line Group, Axa, Lloyds Banking Group and Ageas, along with the Claims Director of RSA and the Association of British Insurers restated their commitment to voluntarily maintaining the...

Press release: The Prime Minister’s meeting with the King of Jordan
seen at 18:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the meeting, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan this morning in Downing Street. They discussed developments in the region...

Press release: FCO Minister calls for calm in Ukraine and condemns violence
seen at 18:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking today, the Minister for Europe said:

I am appalled by today’s reports of serious violence and deaths in Kyiv. This has no place in a European democracy which is also an important member of...

Corporate report: Academies admissions appeals review: 2013
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Findings from a review of complaints to the Education Funding Agency about how independent appeal panels (IAPs) managed academies admissions appeals. The fact sheet suggests what steps can be taken to ensure ...

Guidance: Inventory management for defence: volume 02 (JSP 886)
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated versions of part 1 and 2.

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

Guidance: Support chain management: volume 03 (JSP 886)
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced part 13 with version 2.5

Volume 3 (support chain management) Policy and procedures for the management of the defence/joint support chain.

Related information JSP 462: financial...
Guidance: Sennybridge firing notice
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for Sennybridge March 2014.

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

Guidance: Defence materiel accounting: volume 04 (JSP 886)
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced part 4 with version 1.7.

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

Guidance: Defence logistics support chain manual (JSP 886): version and legacy records
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated Recent additions and version record.

The documents on this page include:

a subject index to JSP 886 amendments and additions to the manual an index of previous versions ...
FOI release: Supplier spend statements over £25,000 for December 2013
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Spend over £25,000 - FOI payments to suppliers spend statements over £25,000 for December 2013.

FOI release: Report from the Canal and River Trust (CRT) Protector
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

CRT FOI: whether Defra had received a report from the CRT Protector, and whether the Protector has informed Defra that he has issued warnings to CRT.

FOI release: Minutes of first Atmosphere and Local Environment Steering Group
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

ALE - EIRs minutes of the first ALE Steering Group meeting held on 1 July 2013.

FOI release: Costs of independent expert panel (IEP) on badger culling pilots
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

IEP costs - EIRs full costs of the panel to date, with breakdown of salary and staffing costs and expenses.

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus in West Yorkshire - Kirklees and Leeds - to improve job prospects for ex-offenders.

Jobcentre Plus wants partnerships with local public and voluntary...

Guidance: Money laundering and terrorist financing controls in overseas jurisdictions - advisory notice
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated advisory notice published

This is an advisory notice regarding the risks posed by unsatisfactory money laundering and terrorist financing controls in a number of jurisdictions.

Guidance: The Green Deal: Guide to cashback for energy-saving home improvers
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated cashback guide published.

The Green Deal can help you to understand the energy saving improvements you can make to your home and decide how you pay for the improvements you choose. There...

Guidance: Kuwait: Apply for a UK visa
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

What you need to know if you want to apply for a visa to visit the UK and you’re from [the Russian Federation]*, including:

the different visa types the application process how long it takes to get ...
Guidance: Saudi Arabia: Apply for a UK visa
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

What you need to know if you want to apply for a visa to visit the UK and you’re from Saudi Arabia, including:

the different visa types the application process how long it takes to get a visa who...
Guidance: Chile: Apply for a UK visa
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

What you need to know if you want to apply for a visa to visit the UK and you’re from [the Russian Federation]*, including:

the different visa types the application process how long it takes to get ...
Policy paper: NBOMe compounds: a review of the evidence of use and harm
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addendum to ACMD's NBOMe advice added.

This paper reviews the evidence of misuse and harm in relation to the NBOMe compounds, which has been considered by ACMD at meetings of the Novel Psychoactive...

Guidance: DESG graduate scheme: engineering system anchors
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated version of the guide to engineering system anchors

The DESG graduate scheme is streamed by engineering system anchors. These represent areas of work in which engineering graduates...

FOI release: Fossil fuel companies looking to extract shale gas
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on a list, provided to DECC, of chemicals that fossil fuel companies looking to extract shale gas by ‘fracking’ or hydraulic fracturing intend to use.

Statistics: Op Herrick casualty and fatality tables
seen at 16:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added casualty stats upto 31 January 2014.

Op Herrick casualty and fatality tables up to 31 January 2014. Report includes historical data (pre Jan 06) on ‘very seriously injured’ and ‘seriously...

The Rain Has Voices: Somerset flood relief fundraising event gets great support
seen at 16:31, 18 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
The Rain Has Voices: Somerset flood relief fundraising event gets great support
The use of copper ionisation in legionella control – important information
seen at 16:30, 18 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

For users and suppliers of water treatment systems that use elemental copper for legionella control, ie copper ionisation systems – important information on the European Commission’s decision regarding the use...

Deaths Related to Drug Poisoning in England and Wales, 2012
seen at 16:30, 18 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales for the last five years. Data from 1993 are available to download, and are discussed in the commentary to provide context to the latest (2012) data. Figures ...
News story: Independence means independence says Scottish Secretary
seen at 16:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

There is no reason why the Bank of England or the Treasury would change their stance on a currency union after a ‘yes’ vote, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael said today.

Visit the Scottish referendum...

Press release: More cash-back for people carrying out Green Deal home improvements
seen at 16:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Changes to the government’s Green Deal cash-back scheme have been announced, to help more households drive down fuel bills and reduce carbon emissions by carrying out energy efficiency improvements.

The...

Guidance: 16 to 19 Bursary Fund audit guide
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This Education Funding Agency (EFA) audit guide is for local authorities. It outlines 16 to 19 bursary funding during the 2013 to 2014 academic year.

It will be of interest to:

local authority chief...
Correspondence: Pre-warning notice to Nottingham University Samworth Academy
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

A letter from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools Lord Nash to Nottingham University Samworth Academy Trust regarding the unacceptably low standards of performance of pupils at Nottingham University...

Guidance: Referrals: guide for employers and volunteer managers
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to version 3.0

Guidance for employers and volunteer managers about making a referral to DBS.

Form: Authorised persons certificate of appointment
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form updated.

The certificate of appointment form for an authorised person to be completed by the trustee or governing body of a registered building.

If registering an appointment before...

Guidance: Registered buildings: frequently asked questions
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New form added.

Frequently asked questions by trustees or members of the governing body about registered buildings.

Guidance: Guidance letter for the certificate of appointment
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New forms added.

The guidance letter that accompanies the authorised persons certificate of appointment form (available in English and Welsh).

Form: Marriage registration: change of contact details form for religious authorised person
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form updated.

If you have been appointed to register religious marriages, use this form to notify the GRO if your personal details have changed. Please also send a copy to your local Register Office...

Form: Certifying a place of meeting for religious worship: form 76
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form updated.

Complete this form to certify a place of meeting for religious worship.

Guidance: Certifying a building for worship and marriage
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form updated.

The 3 different options available are to:

certify the building as a place for religious worship only certify the building as a place of religious worship and apply for it...
Form: Notice of disuse: form 77
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form updated and new form added.

Notice of the disuse of a certified place of meeting for religious worship (pursuant to the Places of Worship Registration Act, 1855). Complete this form to inform...

Form: Registration of a place of religious worship for the solemnisation of marriages: form 78
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Forms 78 and 78A and guidance added.

Complete this application form to apply to register a place of religious worship for the solemnisation of marriages under section 41 of the Marriage Act 1949...

FOI release: Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) in South East England
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on the latest figures on the number of homes to benefit from the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) in South East England.

Guidance: HB Bulletin G2/2014
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin contains information about:

a Direct Earnings Attachments information pack release of Personal Independence Payment statistics Irish government ‘ex gratia’ payments to workers in Magdalen...
Transparency data: BIS monthly spend: September 2013
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Open consultation: Fast track examination of trade marks
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

We first consulted on the introduction of a fast track service in 2007. The Gowers Review 2006, suggested that fast track processing of trade marks, subject to the payment of a higher fee, should be pursued in...

Transparency data: List of letters to academy trusts about poor performance
seen at 14:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added pre warning notice information for Nottingham University Samworth Academy.

A list showing all academy trusts that have received pre-warning notice or warning notice letters from the...

Senior President of Tribunals - Annual Report 2014
seen at 14:31, 18 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Judicial Office news release
Senior President of Tribunals - Annual Report 2014
seen at 14:31, 18 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Second annual report from Sir Jeremy Sullivan, Senior President of Tribunals
Deaths Involving MRSA: England and Wales, 2008 to 2012
seen at 14:30, 18 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Deaths where MRSA was mentioned or was identified as the underlying cause of death on death certificates. Figures are presented for England and Wales by sex, age group and place of death. Comparisons are made between...
News story: Reserves deployed to bolster flood relief efforts
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

These include reservists from 7th Battalion The Rifles (7 RIFLES) who have been boosting manpower and providing specialist capability in southern England.

After spending Saturday morning reinforcing the...

News story: Competition offers young people chance to join Holocaust Commission
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

6 places are up for grabs to join a youth forum set up by the Prime Minister’s Holocaust Commission with 1 person having the chance to sit on the commission.

The commission is looking at ensuring...

Press release: Energy companies to offer direct debit refunds to British households
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Four of the big six energy companies will now automatically refund direct debits to customers who are in credit. While EON were already doing this, negotiations chaired by Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg...

Press release: Seven foreign flagged ships under detention in the UK during January 2014
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today (18 February 2014) that 7 flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2014 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.

News story: Where to find help in a power cut
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New link added to uSwitch tool, for details of who to call in a power cut.

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

Press release: Experts to visit Shanghai to raise standards in maths
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Education Minister Elizabeth Truss is to lead a delegation of experts on a fact-finding mission to Shanghai’s schools to see how children there have become the best in the world at maths.

She said that...

News story: Carmichael welcomes Highland broadband roll-out
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Superfast broadband has gone live in Buckie today as part of a progamme to roll-out high-speed fibre broadband to Scotland.

Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael has welcomed today’s announcement that...

Speech: UK and Colombia working to tackle sexual violence
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I thank the Centre for Peace, Reconciliation and Memory for hosting us today.

And I thank you Defence Minister – it is an honour to be here in your country. Yesterday you and I saw how your navy´s counter...

News story: Workshops offer small high-tech firms advice on innovation
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The workshops, organised by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) focus on the range of tax incentives, grants and other support provided by the Government...

News story: Re-appointment of Christopher Graham as the Information Commissioner
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Her Majesty the Queen has approved the re-appointment of Christopher Graham as the Information Commissioner for a period of two years commencing 29 June 2014.

News story: Change of High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

He will succeed Ms Jacqueline Barson MBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Tonge will take up his appointment during June 2014.

Mr Tonge joined the FCO in 1996 and...

News story: Red Arrows fly the flag with new tailfin
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

In the shape of a Union flag, the striking new design reflects the best of British and emphasises the Red Arrows’ role as ambassadors for the United Kingdom and as the public face of the RAF.

The makeover...

Speech: Baroness Warsi speech at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi said:

Your excellencies, ladies and gentlemen.

It is a true honour to be here. I have had the privilege of speaking from the pulpits of Britain’s oldest...

Press release: FCO Minister visits Tunisia
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Hugh Robertson, said:

I was delighted to visit at a historic moment in Tunisia’s democratic transition.

In my discussions...

Guidance: Yemen: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you’re in Yemen and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

FOI release: Wellington boots
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Spending on wellington boots, waders and umbrellas since January 2012

Guidance: Australia: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you’re in Australia and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: New Zealand: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you’re in New Zealand and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: Iran: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you’re in Iran and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: Portugal: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you’re in Portugal and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: Vietnam: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you’re in Vietnam and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: Burma: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you’re in Burma and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: Israel: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you’re in Isreal and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: Occupied Palestinian Territories: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you’re in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: Bahamas: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you are in the Bahamas and you need to find out how to make a UK visa application.

Guidance: Macau: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you are a resident of Macau, or holder of a Macau SAR passport or travel documents, and you need to find out how to make a UK visa application.

Guidance: Democratic People's Republic of Korea: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you are in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and you need to find out how to make a UK visa application.

Guidance: Zimbabwe: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you are in Zimbabwe and you need to find out how to make a UK visa application.

Guidance: Cuba: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you are in Cuba and you need to find out how to make a UK visa application.

Transparency data: NIO Transparency Data - Publication of Expenditure over £25,000 - January 2014
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Release of transparency data for expenditure over £25,000 for January 2014

Guidance: Gibraltar: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you’re in Gibraltar and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: Community covenants in southern England
seen at 11:30, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated southern England community covenant list to include Milton Keynes.

This document contains a list of community covenants in southern England. It includes external links that take you straight...

Bristol boasts eclectic new contemporary music festival
seen at 11:30, 18 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Bristol boasts eclectic new contemporary music festival
Press release: UK floods: £10 million support scheme for flood affected businesses
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the government’s ongoing work to deal with the floods, the Prime Minister has today set out further support for businesses in areas affected by flooding.

Building on last week’s package of ...

Press release: Passengers on track to receive multi-billion pound improvements to services
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A key milestone in delivering the multi-billion pound transformation of London’s rail services was reached today (18 February 2014) as the government agreed a deal with First Capital Connect (FCC) to continue...

News story: UK floods 2014: government response
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added details of Insurance industry flood response meeting

Government departments, local authorities and agencies are working together to do everything they can to help communities at risk.

...
Press release: Whole life orders: Ian McLoughlin
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Judgment has been handed down today in the case of Ian McLoughlin, which was referred to the Court of Appeal by the Attorney General Dominic Grieve QC MP as being potentially unduly lenient.

The Court...

Open consultation: Nuclear Industry Association application to justify the Advanced Boiling Water Reactor
seen at 10:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks responses to an application submitted by the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) for a regulatory justification decision in relation to the Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR). Volume...

Policy paper: Mental health crisis care agreement
seen at 10:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The document sets out the principles and good practice that should be followed by health staff, police officers and approved mental health professionals when working together to help people in a mental health...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

Table last updated on 18 February 2014.

Weekly fuel prices

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 249KB

This ...
FOI release: Monitoring humaneness in the pilot badger culls
seen at 10:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Humaneness EIRS: information about the monitoring of humaneness of the marksmen during the badger cull.

FOI release: Location with highest NO2
seen at 10:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Location with highest concentration NO2

Transparency data: UKEF: spend over £25,000, November 2013
seen at 10:31, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over £25,000.

UK Export Finance publishes details of invoices on a monthly basis...

R -v- Ian McLoughlin and R -v- Lee William Newell
seen at 10:30, 18 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) judgment
Consumer Price Inflation, January 2014
seen at 10:30, 18 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Monthly CPI and RPI inflation indicators
News story: UK floods: statement from COBR meeting on Monday 17 February 2014
seen at 10:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of COBR earlier this evening.

He was updated on the weather outlook and told that although further rain is expected...

Press release: Foreign Secretary visits England World Cup 2014 venue in Manaus
seen at 10:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On a visit to Brazil, Foreign Secretary William Hague today joined with England manager Roy Hodgson in Manaus to promote the Foreign Office’s ‘Be on the Ball’ campaign. The visit also highlighted preparations...

Press release: UK responds to UN report on Human Rights in DPRK
seen at 10:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On Monday 17 February the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) released their report on human rights violations in the DPRK. The Commission...

Press release: Energy companies to offer direct debit refunds to British households
seen at 10:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Four of the big six energy companies will now automatically refund direct debits to customers who are in credit. While EON were already doing this, negotiations chaired by Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg...

Press release: Lord-Lieutenant for Orkney: Mr James William Spence
seen at 10:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Mr James William Spence as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Orkney.

James William Spence

Mr Spence served in the Merchant Navy between 1961 and 1974, becoming a...

Suicides in the United Kingdom - 2012 Registrations
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Suicides in the United Kingdom, England and Wales, and government office regions in England.
Aerospace and Electronic Cost Indices - November 2013
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains cost indices (purchase of materials and fuels, earnings and National Insurance, general expenses and combined costs) relating to four aerospace and electronics industries. The data are based on the revised...
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 07/02/2014
seen at 09:32, 18 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.
Producer Price Index - January 2014
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
A comprehensive selection of data on input and output index series. Contains producer price indices of materials and fuels purchased and output of manufacturing industry by broad sector.
Consumer Price Indices - January 2014
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains price indices, percentage changes and weights for the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), Retail Prices Index (RPI) and the components that make up these indices. Internationally, the CPI is known as the Harmonised...
Producer Prices Indices - January 2014
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains indices on UK manufactured products together with the materials and fuel purchased, and the home sales at both broad and detailed industry levels. The data are used throughout business and government.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 17 February 2014
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Guidance: Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan – Consular Fees
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees in local currency have changed due to KZT devaluation

A full list of Consular fees

Correspondence: Letter to academy trusts: funding updates for 2014 to 2015
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

A letter sent to academy trusts on 14 February 2014 outlining arrangements for funding allocations for the 2014 to 2015 academic year, including:

introducing voluntary risk-pooling for insurance from September...
Guidance: UK Single Market Centre newsletter: January 2014
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This newsletter highlights practical help available to both UK businesses and citizens wanting to access the Single Market. It is tells competent authorities, trade associations and other stakeholders what’s ...

Guidance: UK Single Market Centre newsletter: September 2013
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This newsletter highlights practical help available to both UK businesses and citizens wanting to access the Single Market. It is tells competent authorities, trade associations and other stakeholders what’s ...

FOI release: Report into gassing badgers in the 1980s
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Gassing - EIRs report on trials conducted in the early 1980s to establish whether the gassing of badgers using hydrogen cyanide would prove to be humane.

FOI release: Update to RFI 5835
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Update EIRs: update to RFI 5835 on publication of information from the pilot badger culls, specifically on badger removal rates, numbers of shots taken and carcasses retrieved.

Statistics: Local adult reoffending - October 2012 - September 2013
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Release of statistics on the reoffending of adults under probation supervision, including breakdowns to the regional, probation trust and local authority level.

FOI release: Statistics on ESA decisions and Atos recommendations: Aug 10 to Jun 13
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response for statistics on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) decisions and Atos recommendations: August 2010 to June 2013.

FOI release: Statistical information on fraud and error rates across benefits: Apr 12 to Mar 13
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response for statistical information on fraud and error rates across benefits: April 2012 to March 2013.

Research and analysis: Defined contribution pension schemes: landscape and charges survey 2013
seen at 09:32, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The government is taking action to help support existing pension provision in light of automatic enrolment to workplace pensions and has made a commitment to monitor its possible impacts. This report ...

UKAD Comment on the Retirement of ASADA Chief Executive Aurora Andruska
seen at 09:31, 18 February in News (Our copy).
Comment from UKAD and iNADO Chair David Kenworthy (left) on the retirement of ASADA Chief Executive Aurora Andruska
Producer Price Inflation, January 2014
seen at 09:30, 18 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
A comprehensive selection of data on input and output index series. Contains producer price indices of materials and fuels purchased and output of manufacturing industry by broad sector.
Suicides in the United Kingdom, 2012 Registrations
seen at 09:30, 18 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This bulletin presents the latest suicide statistics for the UK, England (including figures for regions) and Wales. New figures are presented for 2012 with a back series of data covering 1981 to 2011 to allow comparison...
House Price Index, December 2013
seen at 09:30, 18 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) House Price Index is a monthly release that publishes figures for mix-adjusted average house prices and house price indices for the UK and its component countries and regions...
Speech: Address at the Welfare Centre opening
seen at 09:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Ni Sa Bula Vinaka. Welcome. I would like to acknowledge the presence of

Minister for Defence (Hon Jonetani Cokanasiga) and to thank him for his support for this project, and the support of the whole ...
Press release: Passengers on track to receive multi-billion pound improvements to services
seen at 09:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A key milestone in delivering the multi-billion pound transformation of London’s rail services was reached today (18 February 2014) as the government agreed a deal with First Capital Connect (FCC) to continue...

Press release: UK responds to UN report on Human Rights in DPRK
seen at 09:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On Monday 17 February the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) released their report on human rights violations in the DPRK. The Commission ...

Press release: Scottish Businesses to get greater Intellectual Property support
seen at 09:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The potential for businesses in Scotland to succeed and expand has received a big boost with the launch of new support tools to help small firms identify, protect and grow their intellectual property assets.

Suicides in the United Kingdom - 2012 Registrations
seen at 02:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Suicides in the United Kingdom, England and Wales, and government office regions in England.
Aerospace and Electronic Cost Indices - November 2013
seen at 02:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains cost indices (purchase of materials and fuels, earnings and National Insurance, general expenses and combined costs) relating to four aerospace and electronics industries. The data are based on the revised...
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 07/02/2014
seen at 02:32, 18 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.
Producer Price Index - January 2014
seen at 02:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
A comprehensive selection of data on input and output index series. Contains producer price indices of materials and fuels purchased and output of manufacturing industry by broad sector.
Consumer Price Indices - January 2014
seen at 02:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains price indices, percentage changes and weights for the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), Retail Prices Index (RPI) and the components that make up these indices. Internationally, the CPI is known as the Harmonised...
Producer Prices Indices - January 2014
seen at 02:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains indices on UK manufactured products together with the materials and fuel purchased, and the home sales at both broad and detailed industry levels. The data are used throughout business and government.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 17 February 2014
seen at 02:32, 18 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Press release: Government to host insurance industry flood response meeting
seen at 02:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Ministers will today (Tuesday 18 February) hold a meeting with insurance industry leaders to discuss how the insurance industry is stepping up to help hard-working people affected by the floods.

Cabinet...

Press release: Better care for mental health crisis
seen at 02:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Emergency support for people in mental health crisis is set to see dramatic improvements across the country as part of a far-reaching new agreement between police, mental health trusts and paramedics.