Commenting on the US-Russia talks in London today, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:
It is deeply disappointing that today’s talks did not produce the diplomatic breakthrough which Secretary Kerry...
Updated: Updated with Foreign Secretary Statement
This page brings together the latest statements and articles from the government on the situation in Ukraine:
Foreign Office travel advice for ...
Minister for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime Karen Bradley met delegates from countries including Peru, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna.
The discussions...
Updated: Added updated part 1A version 1.8
Volume 1: the defence logistics support chain: an introduction to the Defence/Joint Support Chain (D/JSC) and the JSC blueprint.
Updated: Added updated part 1.
JSP 886 Volume 2: Inventory management has been designed to provide ready access and authoritative reference to all aspects of policy and procedures governing the effective...
Updated: Added updated part 13 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...
Updated: Added updated versions of Parts 1, 803A, 803B, 803C, 803D, 803E.
Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) is a comprehensive discipline that is applicable to all acquisition activity through life. However...
Updated: Added new firing times for the period 1 to 15 April 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...
A scaffolding firm has been fined after a painter and decorator was injured when he fell through an unprotected ladder opening on scaffolding at a block of flats in Hemel Hempstead.
Updated: Additional government response to the draft secondary legislation published.
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (ERRA13) will create a single Competition and Markets Authority...
The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the key global policy forum for the advancement of women. It meets every year at the UN Headquarters in New York to debate and agree global action to improve ...
Care to Learn supports young parents under the age of 20 to study, by helping with childcare and travel costs. Eligible courses must have public funding.
Available in England only.
Responding to decisions on funding by the board of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) has today (Friday 14 March):
welcomed funding for a service ...
An employee was told that for reasons relating to health and safety, plasters were no longer stocked in the workplace first aid kit. The employee believes this policy is common in many workplaces but suspects...
A Welwyn Garden City manufacturing firm has been prosecuted after an agency worker suffered a hand injury whilst clearing a blockage on a poorly-guarded palletiser machine.
A senior director of a canal boat company has today (14 March 2014) been ordered to pay £3,600 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to operating passenger vessels in North Yorkshire without valid...
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, will make the next Budget statement on Wednesday 19 March 2014.
Each year the Chancellor of the Exchequer makes the Budget statement to the House of Commons...
Today (14 March 2014) the government has allocated the second tranche of funding from the £10 million Business Support Scheme to help businesses hardest hit by this winter’s flooding. The funding will...
Belgian King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, and deputy prime minister and foreign minister Didier Reynders visited London on 13 March 2014.
During their visit, the King and Queen were welcomed by Her Majesty...
Updated: Added 14 March 'Update on funding for flood-affected businesses' announcement.
Government departments, local authorities and agencies are working together to do everything they can to help communities...
Updated: Dr Mary Armitage has been appointed as the ACCEA medical director.
Dr Mary Armitage appointed as new medical directorWe are pleased to announce that Dr Mary Armitage has been appointed as the ...
The relocation of S4C to Carmarthen could provide a significant boost to local economies, the Welsh language and the creative industries sector in Wales, Wales Office Ministers have said today (14 March 2014).
Updated: Joint statement on Syria made by William Hague and Justine Greening on 14 March 2014
The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions...
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 8 March 2014 and 14 March 2014 and no payments were...
Updated: Consultation response added.
NHS charities were established to receive and manage charitable funds to support healthcare in the NHS. They are typically linked to individual NHS providers (mainly...
Updated: Updated attachment
UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how to manage migrants’ biometric information.
Updated: Updated attachment
UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it tells foreign offenders about the tariff-expired removal scheme (TERS).
UK Visas and Immigration asylum process guidance about how we make decisions.
Updated: pre-release access list updated
The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 required the UK Statistics Authority to publish a Code of practice for statistics. Only those statistics...
UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance about section 3C and 3D leave. This prevents an individual from becoming an overstayer while they are awaiting or appealing a decision. A person becomes an overstayer...
Updated: Attachment updated
UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance about the action it takes to complete the parole board information form.
Updated: Corrected the estimates of average annual changes to rental agreements having a rent review (see the the last paragraph on page 3 of the statistics notice.)
This publication shows estimates of ...
Updated: Updated attachment
UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how decisions are made about pre and post licence sponsor visits.
Evaluation of TradeMark Southern Africa.
Updated: Contact details updated in section 6.
The Growth Vouchers programme is focusing on the following areas:
raising finance and managing cash flow recruiting and developing your staff...
Review of embedding evaluation in the Department for International Development
Responding to decisions on funding by the board of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) has today (Friday 14 March):
welcomed funding for a service ...
New projects developing resilience for Birmingham and East London
Norfolk and Norwich Festival launches the 2014 programme – including the brand new ‘It’s Your Festival’!
BAE Systems technology set to give GB Short Track the edge.
Sunderland, South Tyneside and the North East Local Enterprise Partnership have agreed with the government a multi-million pound City Deal to strengthen the foundations of economic growth for future generations...
We have developed a free event that outlines the changes to the DBS because of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 - and just as importantly, clarifies what hasn’t changed.
The events are targeted to...
Updated: amended to include the word air in article summary
Today the UK is experiencing high levels of air pollution due to cool, still and foggy weather conditions.
This is a result of local ...
The Court of Appeal has today increased the sentence given to Lee David Hosking from 9 and a half years’ imprisonment to 13 years for a brutal and sustained rape attack on a Penzance woman in 2008.
Speaking...
I am today confirming the student support package for higher education students undertaking a course of study in the academic year beginning September 2015.
Tuition charges and loansFor all new full...
A British boost to the Palestinian economy will help businesses expand, create jobs and support increased agriculture, Prime Minister David Cameron announced during a visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories...
Updated: Updated with Foreign Secretary statement
This page brings together the latest statements and articles from the government on the situation in Ukraine:
Foreign Office travel advice for ...
The Big Bang Fair is the largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths for young people in the UK.
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vince Cable at The...
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Israeli Prime Minister’s office by Liam Maxwell, Government Chief Technology Officer, on behalf of the UK Government Digital Service (GDS), and by Harel...
While there he met a cross-section of personnel and their families and visited HMS Diamond which is supporting Operation Recsyr, the international operation to remove chemicals from Syria.
Throughout ...
Following the death of human rights activist Cao Shunli, the FCO has called on authorities to allow all detainees proper medical care. Ms Shunli had been detained since September 2013 whilst travelling from China...
Welcome! Special invited guests all! And thank you so much for being here on this important day to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
I want to talk to you today about what I think...
In advance of the third anniversary of the start of the Syria conflict on Saturday 15 March, Foreign Secretary William Hague and International Development Secretary Justine Greening have issued the following ...
Updated: Added new firing times for April 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...
Updated: Added firing times for ther period commencing 13 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...
Updated: Added minutes for 21 January 2014
The Secretary of State for Health and officials from the Department of Health met representatives from NHS England to talk about issues of accountability.
This memorandum provides a preliminary assessment of the operation of the Counter Terrorism Act 2008 (the 2008 Act) and has been prepared by the Home Office for submission to the Home Affairs Select Committee...
These schedules set out judicial salaries and fees for 2014-15.
Updated: Updated to include the latest version of the pocket guide.
This publication contains key data about the varied and often complex work which takes place at HMRC.
This is the government’s response to the Witty review of universities and growth. The response sets out what the government will do to build on our outstanding global reputation for science and research...
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 notice Terrorism and Terrorist Finance (Final Designations), updated designated persons list
Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution...
The Open Public Services (OPS) White Paper, published in 2011, set out the government’s approach to reforming public services, based on the principles of choice, diversity, accountability, decentralisation...
This letter and its annexes serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Trust.
A full list of new consular fees for Ghana
Updated: The Education Funding Agency has made minor revisions to the Financial Management and Governance Self-Assessment template to reflect the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook, updated in October...
Updated: updated list to reflect notice: Terrorism and Terrorist Finance (Final Designations)
HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in...
Updated: Added summary of consultation responses and government response.
Currently, property owners can make voluntary contributions towards a ratepayer business improvement district and some do...
Later life newsletter 53 (March 2014) has the latest news on policy changes, good practice and initiatives and their impact on older people.
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Studies show that vaccination against meningococcal C (MenC) disease in early childhood provides a relatively short-term protective immune response. Protection given by vaccination at 12 months wanes by the teenage...
Since the original publication of this assessment in February 2013, the Better Regulation Executive has updated the inflation assumptions that are used to discount the costs and benefits of all policies. As a...
Since the original publication of this assessment in November 2012, the Better Regulation Executive has updated the inflation assumptions that are used to discount the costs and benefits of all policies. As a...
Updated: Links to updated impact assessments added.
The modern workplaces consultation sought views on four key areas:
introducing a new system of flexible parental leave which will allow mothers ...
Updated: Government response published under final outcome.
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (ERRA13) will create a single Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to succeed the Office...
Updated: Tribunal Statistics Quarterly, Employment and EAT Tribunals and SENDS tables published.
This report presents the latest statistics on type and volume of Tribunal cases that are received, disposed...
We will consider with interest the OFT's report.
The Government's response to the Witty Review shines a spotlight on the role of universities as anchors of local and national growth.
Telford & Wrekin Council named creative apprentice Employee of the Year
Shakespeare Week set to take schools by storm
Published today: The value of arts and culture to people and society – an evidence review
Representatives from 11 of the UK’s leading universities attended the inaugural University Accreditation Scheme Forum.
Jamal Edwards, who runs music site SBTV, and comedy trio Mandem on the Wall have produced video blogs talking about issues affecting teenage relationships.
They have been joined by Charlie McDonell and...
Attractions and events to visit in the local area - March-April 2014
updated 14/03/2014
Do you want to play Rugby?
Training session every Sunday between 10:00 - 12:00, Princess Royal Bks Gym
Qualified and experienced coaches Suitable for all ages...
BFG personnel resident in Marienfeld have once again been invited to take part in the annual spring clean of the village. This includes adults and children as well as pets. The event is co...
Counselling by Telephone and Email now available for Personnel in Afghanistan or away on exercise.
To make an appointment in your area clients should email us at office.relatebfg@googlemail...
Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard, Communities Minister Stephen Williams said today (13 March 2014).
Currently, house builders face a myriad of different...
Listen to the press conference on Audioboo.
Mahmoud Abbas (via interpreter)Ladies and gentlemen, the Israeli occupation force have recently – have killed with cold blood, 3 Palestinians in ...
The scheme will make the UK one of the best countries in the world to capitalise on breakthroughs in medical care.
The Government is determined to strengthen Britain’s science, research and development...
Sunderland, South Tyneside and the North East Local Enterprise Partnership have agreed with the government a multi-million pound City Deal to strengthen the foundations of economic growth for future generations...
IntroductionThank you very much Judy [Baker, Chair of the Cyber Security Challenge].
It’s a great privilege to be asked to open the final of this year’s Cyber Security Challenge Masterclass.
The Minister for Government Policy, Oliver Letwin, and the Minister of State for the Cabinet Office, David Laws, today published the 2014 update on progress of the coalition government’s vision of Open Public...
We have developed a free event that outlines the changes to the DBS because of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 - and just as importantly, clarifies what hasn’t changed.
The events are targeted to...
2014 marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, so the discovery of trenches used to train soldiers a century ago is a timely one.
Major Tony Canniford, Senior Training Safety ...
The Advocate General for Scotland Lord Wallace QC has accused the Scottish Government of holding a ‘gun to the head’ of local government by refusing to give them more powers unless Scotland votes for independence...
Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has visited Wokingham to unveil completed renovations at the 400th station to benefit from a £220 million national scheme to improve facilities for passengers. Wokingham...
Listen to the press conference on Audioboo.
Shimon PeresMr Prime Minister, thank you very much for your visit. Your address and [inaudible] moved the heart of the people, and you spoke about ...
Following a number of inaccurate statements made by Buddi to the media in recent days, the Ministry of Justice believes it necessary to clarify the details of the circumstances that led to our decision to end...
Participation in pensions increased in 2013 for the first time since 2006 and represented the largest rise since records began in 1997.
The figures were collected in April 2013 when automatic enrolment...
I’m delighted to be here in Portsmouth today. As you might be aware it stood, partnered by its long-time rival Southampton, as a candidate for our 2017 City of Culture competition. And a very worthy candidate...
Speaking to media today (Friday 14 March) Foreign Secretary William Hague said:
These talks in London this morning are a vital moment in what is clearly the most serious crisis in Europe in the 21st...
Today the UK is experiencing high levels of air pollution due to cool, still and foggy weather conditions.
This is a result of local pollution, especially near busy roads, combined with pollution blown...
London is to be given powers which will give property owners a greater role in revitalising their high streets, High Streets Minister Brandon Lewis announced today (14 March 2013).
Landlords and property...
Following the phone call, a Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister called President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan this morning to discuss the situation in Ukraine. They both agreed on the ...
Tim Peake needs help to name his inspirational 6 month mission into space, the first visit by a British astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS).
Explaining UK Investment Estimates: past, present & future
broad subject: terrorism and organised crime sub category: counter-terrorism issue date: 13 March 2014 implementation date: 13 March 2014 from: Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism (OSCT) for more...
Final report to GEO by a Knowledge Exchange Fellowship on behaviour change approaches to equalities policy commissioned by GEO and the ESRC in 2012. The Complementary and Alternative Pathways to Equality (CAPE...
Read this document if you’re in South Africa and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.
Updated: Added Court Assize List 17-28 March 2014
In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the military court ...
Correspondence and meetings between Defra and EuropaBio, the ABC and or the ABC member companies concerning SoS attendance at the ‘Growing Voices’ event.
Contact between Defra and the Agricultural Industries Confederation on since September 2012 on GM.
Details of meeting, including any papers, of the Secretary of State’s meeting with BASF in January 2014.
Certification - FOI certification of wholesalers handling pre-packed certified organic products, including accompanying papers, documents and minutes.
Hunting FOI: all communications (correspondence, meetings and discussions) with the legal and policy teams at Defra regarding the Hunting Act 2004 from 1 January 2013 to the present.
Updated: Added amendment to the Penally firing times for March 2014.
The firing notice (sometimes referred to as firing times) for the Penally Gallery Range is presented in PDF format. The notice highlights...
HEFCE wlll consider with interest the OFT's report.
Safety consultant advises that work experience placements should provide the school with a young persons risk assessment, detailing the processes they have in place to mitigate risk to young people.
This leaflet is for entertainers who use electrical equipment for sound, lighting or other effect and sets out basic measures to help control the electrical risks from the use of such equipment. This edition ...
This guidance contains advice on preventing electrical danger at places of entertainment. It is primarily for managers of places of entertainment, and for people who provide facilities for entertainers. This ...
Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard, Communities Minister Stephen Williams said today (13 March 2014).
Currently, house builders face a myriad of different...
Veteran Labour politician Tony Benn has died at home at the age of 88.
Prime Minister David Cameron said:
I am sorry to hear that Tony Benn has died. He was a magnificent writer, speaker, ...
Replicating the Scandinavian social and political model in an independent Scotland could only come with higher taxation and a series of tough economic choices, the Secretary of State for Scotland said today.
The scheme will make the UK one of the best countries in the world to capitalise on breakthroughs in medical care.
The Government is determined to strengthen Britain’s science, research and development...
Today I am publishing a consultation on whether to make a national order to relax licensing hours during the FIFA World cup in June and July 2014 or whether to leave this as a local decision using the existing...
The purpose of this divisional circular letter is to inform building control bodies of the amendment regulations which set out the introduction of third party certification schemes for electrical work in dwellings...
Updated: Latest month's data added
Monthly statistics on the population in custody of children and young people within secure children’s homes (SCHs), secure training centres (STCs) and young offender institutions...
The purpose of this circular is to:
draw attention to the Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/579) and the changes they make to the Building Regulations 2010...
Updated: Fess list updated
A full list of Consular fees
The fourth annual report of the UK’s national mechanism for the prevention of torture and ill treatment in detention (the National Preventive Mechanism, NPM) gives an overview of its work monitoring detention...
CICAIR Limited has been designated to approve approved inspectors subject to the terms and limitations set out in this notice.
This designation comes into effect on 31 March 2014 and applies to England...
This document contains a set of practical questions to help you decide how your School Direct programme will be set up and run. It suggests a number of areas to consider, including:
the kind of candidates...
This edition of the School Direct bulletin focuses on subject knowledge enhancement courses, showing how they can support your recruitment in shortage subjects.
This edition of the School Direct bulletin includes information on running an effective recruitment campaign.
In December 2013 the Education Funding Agency announced that funding for 18-year-olds in full time education would be reduced by 17.5%.
This letter from Matthew Hancock MP, Minister for Skills, was sent...
Updated: Amendment Directions added to page.
These directions to the NHS Litigation Authority (NHS LA):
transfer the functions of the National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS) to the NHS...
The focus of the consumer forum is to help give a clear understanding of the issues from consumers on private parking and to help raise standards and resolve problems. It also aims to provide constructive advice...
The benchmarking tool covers all local authorities in England and can be used to compare an individual local authority to other authorities throughout the country.
Also available are the early years ...
Guidance for providers on funding support for higher apprenticeships to aid discussions with employers and individuals.
A Higher Apprenticeship is a way for young people and adult learners to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining a real qualification and a real future. Find out what it will cost for an employer to take ...
A Higher Apprenticeship is a way to earn while you learn in a real job, gaining a real qualification and a real future. Find out what it will cost an individual to become a Higher Apprentice.
Updated: Updated body text to inform the approval of a number of schemes to carry out third party certification; added link to Building &c (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
OutcomeThe deadline has passed ...
broad subject: terrorism and organised crime sub category: counter-terrorism issue date: 13 March 2014 implementation date: 13 March 2014 from: Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism (OSCT) for more...
We are in the process of refreshing our corporate business plan, one year in, and will be sharing this for comment and improvement over the next few weeks. It will include assurances around our first duty to ...
Updated: Prison population figures for 14 March 2014 published.
Latest prison population figures for 2014.
Final report to GEO by a Knowledge Exchange Fellowship on behaviour change approaches to equalities policy commissioned by GEO and the ESRC in 2012. The Complementary and Alternative Pathways to Equality (CAPE...
A monthly series of the output of the construction industry in both the private and public sectors. Current price and chained volume measures not seasonally adjusted data by sector are published along with a quarterly...
I am delighted to be back in Glasgow. And to be able to combine my job as Secretary of State - formally opening the Catapult Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy Technology at Strathclyde - with a visit to the...
Ms Villiers commented:
My sincere sympathies to the family of Lord Ballyedmond and all those who lost their lives in last night’s helicopter crash in Norfolk.
Lord Ballyedmond created many...
Replicating the Scandinavian social and political model in an independent Scotland could only come with higher taxation and a series of tough economic choices, the Secretary of State for Scotland said today (...
Updated: Updated to include information about recruitment fair in Newcastle
The roles will be based in our new Digital Delivery Centre in Newcastle. This Centre will be the first of its kind in government...
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.
Construction output is a monthly estimate of the output of the construction industry in both the private and public sectors. The estimates are a key component of Gross Domestic Product.
Healthy life expectancy at birth by groupings of LSOAs into national deciles of area deprivation.
Data on types of workplace pension arrangements for UK employees by age, industry, public/private sector, occupation and size of company.
Data on types of workplace pension arrangements for UK employees by age, industry, public/private sector, occupation and size of company.
ASHE is a key source of information on workplace pensions in the UK as it collects information on all types of workplace pension: occupational pension schemes, group personal pensions and group stakeholder pensions...
My hon Friend the Immigration and Security Minister (James Brokenshire) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:
Her Majesty’s Passport Office is committed to delivering better ...
My Rt Hon. friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement to the House of Commons:
The 36th report of the Review Body on Senior Salaries (SSRB) is being published today. This makes recommendations...
My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:
Today I am publishing a consultation on whether to make a national...
I am today confirming the student support package for higher education students undertaking a course of study in the academic year beginning September 2015.
Tuition charges and loans
For all new full...
Following the successful completion of the first wave of city deals in July 2012 with the “core cities”, the Government committed to work with a further 20 cities and their wider areas to negotiate...
The UK faces a substantial long-term challenge to ensure the public finances remain sustainable and the Government have therefore taken much needed action to address the pressures from an ageing population. This...
New homes need to be high quality, accessible and sustainable. To achieve this, the Government are today setting out a road map delivering a radically simplified system for setting standards in the design and...
The 2014 report of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) has now been published. I wish to express my thanks to the chairman and members of the review body for their report.
In line with the Government...
A fair, effective and efficient system for handling complaints is an important part of our delivery of the armed forces covenant, and it has rightly been the focus of considerable
public debate. I am grateful...
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and I represented the UK at the European Environment Council meeting in Brussels on 3 March. Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Environment...
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs will attend the Foreign Affairs Council on 17 March, and I will attend the General Affairs Council on 18 March. The Foreign Affairs...
During the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting held in Sri Lanka last year, the Prime Minister called on the Sri Lankan Government to launch a credible domestic process to ensure accountability for alleged...
I am responding on behalf of my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to the 28th report of the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) and to the 42nd report of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration...
Her Majesty’s Passport Office is committed to delivering better value for money for our customers.
In keeping with this commitment, I am pleased to announce that from 7 April the passport fee for ...
Today I am publishing a consultation on whether to make a national order to relax licensing hours during the FIFA World cup in June and July 2014 or whether to leave this as a local decision using the existing...
My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a statement of changes in immigration rules as set out below.
The Government are making a package of changes to points-based system...
The 13th report of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) (Cm 8825) has been laid before Parliament today. The report makes recommendations on the pay for governing governors and other operational managers...
The 36th report of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) is being published today. This makes recommendations about the pay of the senior civil service (SCS), senior military officers, the judiciary, very senior...
I will attend the first Transport Council under the Greek presidency (the presidency) taking place in Brussels on Friday 14 March.
The presidency is aiming for a general approach on a proposal for a regulation...
Motorists in Northern Ireland have not had access to the same range and level of vehicle registration and licensing services as their counterparts in the rest of the UK. In previous statements we have announced...
Updated: Changed one attachment
The purpose of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Prosperity Fund is to help to create the conditions for global growth. In South Africa we aim to achieve this by ...
Updated: New table uploaded. Breakdown by framework, level and age: starts 2020/03 to 2012/13 and provisional quarter 1 2013/14
This statistical data set provides information on apprenticeships through ...
Updated: Added summary of responses and the government's response.
The proposals in this consultation support government priorities for making better use of existing buildings, supporting the high street...
The fifth in a series of studies looking at the UK public’s attitudes to science, scientists and science policy. Public attitudes to science 2014 (PAS 2014) uses a mix of research and measures trends uncovered...
Updated: Amendment to the 2012/13 Disability Living Allowance expenditure across Parliamentary constituencies in the Benefit expenditure by Parliamentary constituency 2000/01 to 2012/13 tables.
These notes...
This note supports the written ministerial statement made on 13 March 2014.
The note sets out how government intends to proceed with each of the standards examined in the Housing standards ...
The purpose of this divisional circular letter is to inform building control bodies of the amendment regulations which set out the introduction of third party certification schemes for electrical work in dwellings...
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...
Inequality in healthy life expectancy and life expectancy at birth for deciles of area deprivation for males and females in England, 2009-11.
Workplace pension statistics from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2013.
It’s such a pleasure to be back in Kochi. This is my 10th visit to Kerala, and 8th to Kochi. I understand why you call it God’s own country. And I’m glad that the visit by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles...
Veteran Labour politician Tony Benn has died at home at the age of 88.
Prime Minister David Cameron said:
“I am sorry to hear that Tony Benn has died. He was a magnificent writer, speaker, diarist...
The young offenders currently housed in both prisons will be moved from the Huntingdon and Lancaster sites in the coming months. The decision follows ongoing capacity assessments across the estate to ensure...
Explaining UK Investment Estimates: past, present & future
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.
Construction output is a monthly estimate of the output of the construction industry in both the private and public sectors. The estimates are a key component of Gross Domestic Product.
Healthy life expectancy at birth by groupings of LSOAs into national deciles of area deprivation.
Data on types of workplace pension arrangements for UK employees by age, industry, public/private sector, occupation and size of company.
Data on types of workplace pension arrangements for UK employees by age, industry, public/private sector, occupation and size of company.
ASHE is a key source of information on workplace pensions in the UK as it collects information on all types of workplace pension: occupational pension schemes, group personal pensions and group stakeholder pensions...
In this letter to the Prime Minister, the CST looks at the risks and benefits of GM technologies and what government can do to improve the quality of debate in the UK and Europe.
The letter refers to...
27 graduate entrepreneurs make up the start-up teams from 15 different countries worldwide, including Brazil, India, China, the USA, Jamaica, Romania, Denmark, Sweden and Argentina.
More than 1,500 graduate...
They reviewed progress on bilateral commitments and discussed future plans to develop a deeper dialogue between the two countries, strengthening friendship and promoting mutual interests. The dialogue represents...