The Low Pay Commission has published the executive summary Executive Summary of the Low Pay Commission 2014 Report (PDF, 2.55MB, 10 pages) of its 2014 report, together with a letter from the LPC...
Updated: pack updated
This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison
Updated: pack updated
This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.
The Duchess of Cornwall at the Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth
Sentencing remarks of Mr Justice Males
Thank you, Madam President.
The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of Resolution 2140 on Yemen. In its unanimous adoption of this resolution, the Security Council has delivered four clear messages:
The survey collects information about people's housing circumstances and the condition and energy efficiency of housing in England.
This document is the publication of equality information required by Regulation 2 of the Equality Act Specific Duty Regulations (SI 2011/2260). It shows how HMRC complies with the public sector equality duty ...
Updated: Added low flying timetable for the period 10 to 14 March 2014.
A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover 3 tactical...
Updated: Added new firing times for the period 8 to 14 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...
Annual figures for UK Export Finance’s non-consolidated performance-related pay 2013
Deadline approaching to complete Tour de France 2014 Tour Maker applications
A London firm has been ordered to pay more than £250,000 in fines and costs for safety failings after a worker was killed by a large concrete beam during a dangerous lifting operation in strong winds at...
Sentencing remarks of Mr Justice Sweeney
Annual statistics on conceptions to women usually resident in England and Wales. Provides estimated numbers of conceptions, conception rates and the percentage of conceptions leading to abortion by age of woman ...
Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "Following receipt of two separate investigation files from the Metropolitan Police, the CPS has today (26 February) authorised the following...
Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale were today jailed for life at the Old Bailey. In sentencing, the court applied Section 30 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, which makes provision for certain mainstream offences...
Defence ministers on both sides of the Atlantic have committed to enhance science and technology collaboration, develop joint programmes of research and strengthen engagement between industry and academia.
The Low Pay Commission has today published the executive summary Executive Summary of the Low Pay Commission 2014 Report (PDF, 2.55MB, 10 pages) of its 2014 report, together with a letter from the...
The FE Choices learner satisfaction survey is an opportunity for existing learners to rate their learning or training. This helps future learners make informed choices about where to study or train.
The...
This technical report provides detailed descriptions, analysis and explanations of all phases of the research, analysis and calculation phases of the 2012 to 2013 learner satisfaction survey.
This report...
The purpose of this technical report is to provide detailed descriptions, analysis and explanations of all phases of the research, analysis and calculation phases of the 2012 to 2013 FE Choices employer satisfaction...
This generic risk assessment identifies the significant hazards and risks when attending fires in high rise buildings. These may be associated with the building structure, building contents and the tasks undertaken...
IntroductionThe provider gateway is a web-based internet portal which is supported by the Skills Funding Agency service desk to enable the SFA, EFA, Ofsted and providers to access information which supports...
General enquiries:Email: lrssupport@learningrecordsservice.org.uk
Telephone: 0845 602 2589
Service desk opening hours: 08:00 - 20:00 monday to saturday 08:00 - 18:00 Christmas...
Service desk contact informationEmail: servicedesk@sfa.bis.gov.uk
Telephone: 0870 2670001
Service Desk opening hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm monday to thursday 8.30am to 4.00pm ...
Use these documents to understand how to make a complaint.
It is important for the MOD and the single services to understand the opinions and attitudes of service personnel. The annual tri-service Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS) is one of the main ways to...
The employer satisfaction survey 2013 to 2014 will start on Monday, 7 April 2014.
It asks employers to rate their satisfaction with different aspects of training delivered by individual colleges and...
Updated: Published latest data for Rates of People moving from key out of work benefits.
The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where...
Updated: Added updated map.
Housing Allocations Service Centre map and contact details.
These reports provide statistical information on mental health among the UK armed forces. They summarises all episodes of care of service personnel to the MOD’s Departments of Community Mental Health (DCMH) for...
Cyber security, the protection of networked information systems, has grown rapidly in importance to governments around the world, likewise to national and international commerce.
The great opportunities...
Provides a list of all BIS ministerial visits to the south-west of England since the coalition government was formed.
This information has been released by the Department for Business, Innovation and ...
Updated: Updated indicators B6, DD1 and DD2.
These indicators monitor agricultural and environmental change in England and are updated as new information becomes available. The date of the last update for...
In this issue:
Register of training organisations The publicly funded offer for 2014 to 2015 webinars FE choices learner satisfaction survey 2013 to 2014: now open The Agency’s websites move to GOV...
View the pre-access list for the NHS Health Check quarterly returns.
This update contains data from 152 local authorities for October to December 2013 (quarter 3 for 2013 to 2014). This data release...
Introduction Institutions wishing to charge home/EU students more than the basic fee in 2015-16 will need to submit an access agreement to ...
UK Sport launch new 'Athlete to Coach' programme to support transition from athlete to world class coach.
An Edinburgh-based contracting firm has been fined for safety failings after a worker was injured when he fell five metres head first through a roof light.
'Read More' for full cinema listings for The Kaleidoscope Cinema, Paderborn and The Flix Cinema, Hameln for March 2014.
Also included are the film descriptions and ratings.
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Please 'Read More' for further details on activities available at the Sennelager Youth Centre in Feb & Mar 14.
Welcome Wednesday Bring & Buy Sale
Wed 12 Mar 14 @ 10am to 12noon in the Normandy Welfare Room, Normandy Bks, Sennelager.
Everyone is welcome to attend, for full details please...
Lisa Horder is the aff Co-Ordinator for Paderborn Garrison.
Attached is a poster with details of how to contact Lisa.
An extra £250 million of government money for superfast broadband will help business start-ups and job creation in some of the UK’s hardest to reach rural areas, Culture Secretary Maria Miller, announced...
The Foreign Secretary William Hague:
I am delighted to be back at Georgetown University. I gave one of my first speeches as Foreign Secretary from this stage, and I am very proud to return under these...
Photo credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA WireUniversity isn’t for everyone. Sometimes vocational training is better – an apprenticeship or a course other than a degree.
But it is important that, if you aren...
The Lovat Fields Village in Milton Keynes shows how better housing can transform the lives of older people, Housing Minister Kris Hopkins said this week.
On Monday the minister met with some of the 350...
FCO minister for the Middle East, Hugh Robertson, said:
I welcome the adoption of UNSC resolution 2140 which provides for the use of sanctions against those seeking to derail Yemen’s political transition...
Updated: Updated programme summary factsheet dated 26 Feb 2014.
The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been forced to flee.
Updated: Updated guidance document.
This statutory guidance is for local authorities.
Local authorities are required to publish schemes for financing schools, setting out the financial relationship...
This includes information on learners who are studying on a course at a further education college, learners studying courses within their local community, employees undertaking an apprenticeship, and employees...
This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
This month’s news update contains information on the following:
new measures to tackle modern slavery local alcohol action areas licensing fees consultation police.uk third anniversary new agreement...
For further information contact:Foreign & Commonwealth Office Legal Directorate Maritime Policy Unit King Charles Street London SW1A 2AH
Email: msrapplications@fco.gov.uk
Telephone...
FE Choices: The learner satisfaction survey is an opportunity for existing learners to rate their learning or training. This helps future learners make informed choices about where to study or train.
...
The FE Choices learner satisfaction survey is an opportunity for existing learners to rate their learning or training. This helps future learners make informed choices about where to study or train.
The...
The poster is available in an easy to use PDF format. You may wish to print it out in colour and display copies around your premises.
If you would like to use the ‘Thumbs Up’ poster in any online circulation...
This report provides detailed descriptions, analysis and explanations of all phases of the research, analysis and calculation phases of the 2012 to 2013 learner satisfaction survey.
This report should...
Updated: Factsheet added.
Part 1 of the Bill, and schedules 1 and 2, contain:
powers to enable the removal of persons unlawfully in the UK enforcement powers restrictions on bail additional...
Updated: Edition 5 added.
The General Register Office’s authorised persons newsletters contain news, guidance and handy tips for people authorised to register marriages.
The purpose of this report is to provide detailed descriptions, analysis and explanations of all phases of the research, analysis and calculation phases of the 2012 to 2013 FE Choices employer satisfaction survey...
Updated: New document added.
This document provides authorised persons with advice on their role at marriage ceremonies, and how to keep accurate records. It covers responsibilities, pre-marriage checks...
Updated: A minor amendment has been made to A level pass rate within Main text: SFR02/2014. .
Headlines More students entering examsMore students entered for at least one substantial level 3 qualification...
This statistical data set provides information on apprenticeships through a number of reports broken down by starts, achievements, sector, framework, geography, genders, age and others.
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A letter from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools Lord Nash to the Walsall College Academies Trust regarding the unacceptably low standards of performance of pupils at The Mirus Academy.
The ESF managing authority in England gives us performance targets for our ESF learners and results. We regularly check how we are keeping to those targets. If we find that we need to perform better against...
As an organisation with a contract for ESF-funded training, you will report your ESF contract performance to us through the Individualised Learning Record (ILR) or the delivery statement. If you use the delivery...
The employer satisfaction survey asks employers to rate their satisfaction with different aspects of training delivered by individual college and training organisations. This enables employers to make comparison...
Our ESF provision can allow employed people to get free or subsidised training through their employer. This support could potentially be state aid, if it gives the employer a competitive advantage in the...
We have an ESF External Advisory Group, with representatives from partner organisations for ESF in England. The group helps us to work out how we can improve our ESF activity. It also helps us get ready to deliver...
Updated: added Notice 260214 Terrorism and Terrorist Finance (Renewal)
Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). It denounced terrorism...
Mark Auty, Specialist Prosecutor in the Crown Prosecution Service Special Crime Division, said: "This terrible incident was caused by Robert Warner removing a glass panel from a fourth floor walkway of a residential...
Rebecca Mundy, specialist prosecutor for the CPS Counter Terrorism Division, said: "Following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Service, we have today authorised charges against Nabeel Hussain and Michael...
Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "The CPS has today (20 February) authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Timothy Edwards with one count of misconduct in public office ...
Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "Following receipt of two separate investigation files from the Metropolitan Police, the CPS has today (26 February) authorised the following...
The children from William Wordsworth School celebrated Karneval Day on Friday 14 February 2014. The pupils were dressed to the nines in fantastic outfits ranging from Disney Princesses to ...
On Wed 26 Feb 14 the Detmold Community Combined Coffee Morning was held in the Red Shield Centre, Detmold.
Click 'Read More' for further information and images...
The programmes, which are run by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on behalf of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), begin in May 2014 and include both online and residential components.
Farming Minister George Eustice announced today that the new environmental land management scheme will provide funding for farmers and land managers who deliver benefits for wildlife, improve water quality and...
The controls mean banks and building societies will be required to check all applications for new current accounts with a specified anti-fraud organisation or data-matching authority.
Anyone who is ...
John Bridgeman has been named as the new independent chairman for Recovery Career Services (RCS), a facility that provides new career opportunities for injured and wounded service personnel.
John...
This year is the 25th anniversary of the World Wide Web, and it is truly extraordinary – I think – that it was only such a short time ago that Sir Tim Berners-Lee and his colleagues at CERN made that first thought...
Since arriving in the eastern Mediterranean in January, HMS Montrose has been working alongside warships from Denmark and Norway carrying out maritime escort and protection duties for 2 merchant vessels that ...
Updated: Updated with a picture taken on the day of the funeral
Captain Holloway died after being engaged by enemy fire whilst on operations east of Kabul.
Captain Richard Holloway, Royal Engineers...
I wish to inform the House that I have made a decision regarding the action recommended by the Trust Special Administrators (TSAs) of Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust (Mid Staffs, or the trust), as I am...
The Indian Angel Network (IAN) is Asia’s largest angel network of over 250 investors comprising a who’s who of successful entrepreneurs and CEOs, spread across 10 countries.
The successful London-based...
Updated: The main sections of the questionnaire (pages 2 & 3) have been reviewed and changed.
B1 online should be used for reporting medical conditions such as:
subarachnoid haemorrhage serious ...
Updated: Removed the 'Good news participant permission form' - use the 'Good news story template and consent form – annex 1' instead.
This provider guidance provides requirements and background relevant...
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission for 4 wind turbines.
Number of deaths registered in England and Wales in 2011 by age, sex and selected underlying cause of death.
Number of deaths registered in England and Wales in 2012 by age, sex and selected underlying cause of death.
The post-2015 development framework sets an agenda which would benefit the poorest countries – a personal view from conference chair and visiting programme director Dr Roger Williamson – independent consultant...
Farming Minister George Eustice announced today that the new environmental land management scheme will provide funding for farmers and land managers who deliver benefits for wildlife, improve water quality and...
Updated: Revisions to table for Fees Regulations (previously released 3 February 2014).
This WMS has been revised by the visa regulations: revised table WMS of 24 February 2014. The revisions can be...
Updated: Updated the contact information.
Where you live, what you earn and how long you stay in education may all affect your health.
For example, people living in the poorest neighbourhoods will...
Updated: Replaced document with updated version that includes a new chapter which considers the future policy direction for energy from waste.
Government’s main focus is on preventing waste in the first...
Updated: New methodology and policy documents published for statistics published after December 2013 - link added to new page.
DWP complies with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics and supporting...
These publications contain national statistics on child maintenance schemes operated through the Child Support Agency (CSA) up to December 2013.
DWP is responsible for the child maintenance system in ...
DWP complies with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics and supporting principles published by the UK Statistics Authority.
Detailed policy statementsThese documents provide detailed policy...
Freedom of Information query and response, for statistics on children aged under 16 in Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Income Support (IS) households, Lower Super Output...
Freedom of Information request and response on Universal Credit and completion of a ‘my work plan’.
The main findings for 2013 include:
The number of short sea international ferry journeys increased by 4% to 20.5 million following 2 years of decline.
Dover remained the busiest...
Updated: Added errata and revised chapter 5 and 6 spreadsheets.
The English housing survey household report is the detailed report of findings from the survey relating to households, and builds on results...
Updated: Summary of responses and government response on remaining issues published.
This consultation is seeking views on how we should implement the next round of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) in...
The Department for Communities and Local Government published the English housing survey 2012 to 2013 headline report on 26 February 2014.
It summarises key issues relating to the quality of the statistics presented in the 2012 to 2013 English housing survey headline report.
The report begins with purpose and background of the English...
This document explains the steps we are taking, throughout 2014, to implement the new Common Agricultural Reform (CAP) schemes which will start in 2015.
It summarises some of the key activities, and shows...
Freedom of Information response for the number and total value of alignment loans issued in each month from April 2007 to March 2013.
Freedom of Information response on increase in State Pension age for women from 60 to 66.
The government is reforming the child maintenance system. Wherever possible, we will support separated parents to work together in the interests of their children and set up their own, family-based child maintenance...
This report details the recommendations following an organisational review of rail in terms of the best future location and structure of government rail functions. It focuses on areas including:
structures...
This letter responds to a Freedom of Information request about the Working Time Directive (WTD). The original request asked:
whether DfT follows the WTD and whether there are any exceptions to this...
Updated: Latest table published.
The statistics presented in the table below, show the number of sub 50kW solar photovoltaic installations and capacity installed at the end of each week, that are recorded...
Updated: Updated indicator with latest data: Proportion of young people not in full-time education who are not in employment.
The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the...
Updated: List replaced with updated version.
You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO).
Further information Download passport issuing...
Updated: List replaced with updated version.
You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation.
Further information Getting and using a horse passport...
The government is implementing a package of measures to limit access to United Kingdom means tested benefits for nationals of European Economic Area (EEA) countries.
As part of the package of measures...
This release contains estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, income and expenditure approaches. Gross Domestic Product measures the chained volume index movements of the UK. The services sector...
This conference will discuss whether we have the qualitative and quantitative capacity to implement global verification and the challenges it presents.
Do we have the qualitative and quantitative capacity...
Education Secretary Michael Gove said:
I was very pleased to meet Fahma Mohamed today. She has been running an inspirational campaign. Fahma and her supporters have done fantastic work in raising awareness...
Following the phone call, a Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister spoke to the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, earlier this afternoon to discuss the situation in Ukraine. They...
As recommended by Richard Brown in his review into franchising and as part of June 2013’s national infrastructure plan Investing in Britain’s Future, my department undertook to review government rail functions...
Statistics from the Child Support Agency.
This Statistical Release presents data on social housing.
This Statistical Bulletin covers topics such as ship arrivals, foreign and domestic traffic and cargo.
Statistics on grassland fire incident include data for Wales.
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Annual release presenting an analysis of international and domestic sea-going passenger traffic by route and by UK port.
Local Characteristics tables focusing on labour market - these cross tabulations of two or more topics from the 2011 Census provide the greatest level of detail possible for output areas in England and Wales.
Local Characteristics tables focusing on qualifications - these cross tabulations of two or more topics from the 2011 Census provide the greatest level of detail possible for output areas in England and Wales.
Estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, expenditure and income approaches.
Investment trends for businesses. Contains capital expenditure data at current prices, constant prices and seasonally adjusted.
The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) are primarily a suite of individual price indices that provide information on price change for a limited range of service industries. Each SPPI captures quarterly changes...
The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) are primarily a suite of individual price indices that provide information on price change for a limited range of service industries. Each SPPI captures quarterly changes...
Shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Findings from the Northern Ireland Crime Survey focusing on experiences and perceptions of crime in both Northern Ireland and England & Wales.
Presents a range of information on obesity, physical activity and diet, drawn together from a variety of sources.
A meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held in Brussels on 18 February. The following items were discussed.
Annual Growth Survey 2014: Guidance on the implementation of priorities agreed...
I represented the UK at the EU Agriculture Council on 17 February. Scottish Minister, Richard Lochhead, and Welsh Minister, Alun Davies, were also present.
Promotion of EU agricultural products
The...
The Government have today decided to opt in to the European Commission’s proposal which amends the European small claims regulation.
The European small claims regulation was agreed in 2007 and has...
On 21 February, Mr Justice Sweeney ruled that an abuse of process had taken place in the prosecution of John Downey for offences relating to the Hyde Park bombing which took place on 20 July 1982. Mr Downey was...
My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under- Secretary of State (George Eustice) has today made the following statement.
I represented the UK at the EU Agriculture Council on 17 February. Scottish Minister, Richard...
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Theresa Villiers) has made the following Written Statement:
On the 21st February, Mr Justice Sweeney ruled that an abuse of process had taken...
Updated: Please see attached new consular fees for 2014. With effect from 2 January, the consular fee exchange rate will be 2.18 Brunei Dollar against the Pound Sterling.
A full list of consular fees.
Updated: Replaced document with updated version that includes a new chapter which considers the future policy direction for energy from waste.
Government’s main focus is on preventing waste in the first...
Data for UK Trade and Investment government procurement card expenditure over £500, October to December 2013.
The learner satisfaction survey is an opportunity for existing learners to rate their learning or training. This helps future learners make informed choices about where to study or train.
The learner ...
Updated: Latest table published.
Press enquiries should be directed to the DECC press office: Tel: 0300 068 5223. Other enquiries about these statistics should be directed to Michael Williams, Michael...
The learner satisfaction survey for 2013 to 2014 runs from 18 November 2013 to 13 April 2014. The survey is an opportunity for existing learners to rate their learning or training.
The learner satisfaction...
FE choices provides comparable information to help learners and employers make informed choices about education and training.
The FE Choices learner satisfaction survey specifically for community learners runs from 25 November 2013 to 13 April 2014.
Colleges and training organisations in receipt of the community learning budget...
From 6 April 2014 the lifetime allowance charge for pension schemes will be reduced to £1.25 million from £1.5 million.
Individual Protection 2014 will give individuals a protected...
The FE Choices learner satisfaction survey specifically for community learners runs from 25 November 2013 to 13 April 2014.
This survey extends the Learner Satisfaction survey to community learners giving...
Brighton Festival returns with guest director Hofesh Shechter at the helm in 2014
Investment trends for businesses. Contains capital expenditure data at current prices, constant prices and seasonally adjusted.
Index of Services shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Services Producer Price Indices for Quarter 4 2013
This conference will discuss whether we have the qualitative and quantitative capacity to implement global verification and the challenges it presents.
Do we have the qualitative and quantitative capacity...
The Foreign Secretary William Hague:
I am delighted to be back at Georgetown University. I gave one of my first speeches as Foreign Secretary from this stage, and I am very proud to return under these...
This Statistical Release presents data on social housing.
This Statistical Bulletin covers topics such as ship arrivals, foreign and domestic traffic and cargo.
Statistics on grassland fire incident include data for Wales.
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Annual release presenting an analysis of international and domestic sea-going passenger traffic by route and by UK port.
Local Characteristics tables focusing on labour market - these cross tabulations of two or more topics from the 2011 Census provide the greatest level of detail possible for output areas in England and Wales.
Local Characteristics tables focusing on qualifications - these cross tabulations of two or more topics from the 2011 Census provide the greatest level of detail possible for output areas in England and Wales.
Estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, expenditure and income approaches.
Investment trends for businesses. Contains capital expenditure data at current prices, constant prices and seasonally adjusted.
The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) are primarily a suite of individual price indices that provide information on price change for a limited range of service industries. Each SPPI captures quarterly changes...
The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) are primarily a suite of individual price indices that provide information on price change for a limited range of service industries. Each SPPI captures quarterly changes...
Shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Findings from the Northern Ireland Crime Survey focusing on experiences and perceptions of crime in both Northern Ireland and England & Wales.
Presents a range of information on obesity, physical activity and diet, drawn together from a variety of sources.