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08 April 2014

Transparency data: Academy pre-16 allocations data: 2013 to 2014 academic year
seen at 20:30, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Academies receive annual funding allocations from Education Funding Agency (EFA).

This spreadsheet tells you how funds were allocated for pre-16 education in the 2013 to 2014 academic year. The accompanying...

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall welcome President Higgins to the UK
seen at 20:30, 8 April in (Our copy).
Irish State Visit
News story: Launch of regular UK-Brazil Economic and Financial Dialogue announced
seen at 20:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Following their meeting this afternoon the Finance Ministers of Brazil and the UK, Minister Guido Mantega and Chancellor George Osborne, announced the launch of a regular Economic and Financial Dialogue between...

Consultation outcome: World Cup licensing hours
seen at 18:38, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Feedback documents added.

The government is consulting on whether to relax licensing hours nationally to mark England’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2014.

The purpose of any national...

Guidance: Hemp grower statement: annual licence review
seen at 18:38, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Statement updated.

Grower statement for those wishing to grow industrial hemp: annual licence review.

Research and analysis: Troubled Families programme: progress by 31 December 2013
seen at 18:38, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended incorrect number of families for Halton.

Figures provided by local authorities which capture the progress they have made on the Troubled Families programme. They are broken down by all ...

Guidance: Rail franchise schedule
seen at 18:38, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rail franchise schedule updated fro April 2014.

Schedule showing, as of April 2014, the end dates of current rail franchises and the proposed start dates of the new rail franchises for which the...

Guidance: Prior information notice for rail franchising from 2014
seen at 18:38, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The prior information notice (PIN) for the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) declaring new competitions offered by Department for Transport in relation to the franchising of passenger rail services...

News story: Scottish referendum: Quebec results tells us Scottish result must be decisive
seen at 18:36, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Politicians must accept the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum said Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael, pointing to the evidence of yesterday’s election result in Quebec.

Mr Carmichael...

Press release: JPMorgan Chase, DFID and CDC announce $20 million combined investment in Novastar Ventures
seen at 18:36, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The new $5 million investment by JPMorgan Chase will be matched by an additional $15 million from DFID’s Impact Investment Fund (making a total of around £12 million).

Launched...

Press release: UK and Bahrain working together to promote Islamic Finance
seen at 18:35, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Today the UK and Bahrain agreed a joint framework to enhance collaboration on Islamic finance at the UK-Bahrain Islamic Finance Summit held in London. A Memorandum of Understanding, signed by Senior Foreign Office...

News story: Alcohol Abuse: Minister visits areas leading fight on drink-fuelled crime and disorder
seen at 18:35, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The minister visited Hastings and Northampton, which are among 20 Local Alcohol Action Areas in England and Wales that are working with the government to combat drink-fuelled crime and disorder and the damage...

Press release: Foreign Secretarty meets Israeli Minister for International Relations
seen at 18:34, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary William Hague and Israeli Minister for Intelligence, International Relations and Strategic Affairs, Yuval Steinitz, met today to discuss the Middle East Peace Process, Iran and bilateral relations...

Independent report: Space growth action plan
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Space is an extraordinary business. It enables us all to enjoy the benefits of communication, entertainment, and mapping and managing our lives, virtually anywhere on the surface of our planet.

Corporate report: MOD equal pay audit report
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Equality Act 2010 sets out the department’s obligations under the ‘public sector equality duty’ to undertake an annual audit of salaries that are governed by the department’s delegated pay arrangements...

Statistics - national statistics: UK armed forces annual personnel report: 2013
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the spreadsheet with a revised version.

This annual publication contains figures on the strength, intake and outflow of UK regular forces at 1 April 2013 with a focus on rank and age. ...

Statistics: Independent Living Fund: user profile analysis, March 2014
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This report contains information about how many people used the Independent Living Fund for the quarter to the end of March 2014. It is broken down into:

gender age ethnicity household circumstances...
Guidance: Points-based system tier 5 (temporary worker)
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance about how it considers applications from people who wish to enter or remain in the UK under the tier 5 (temporary worker) category ...

Guidance: Points-based system tier 1 (exceptional talent)
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications on the tier 1 (exceptional talent) category of the points-based system (PBS).

Guidance: Points-based system Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme)
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) applications.

Guidance: Points-based system English language
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it assesses the English language requirements for tiers 1 and 2 of the points-based system (PBS).

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for water meters
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

UK national certificates issued by the National Measurement Office in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985.

Statistics: E&D infographic: meeting the needs of different groups of learners
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).
Public sector equality duty: meeting learners’ needs

This one-page infographic shows how SFA funding provision meets the needs of different groups of learners.

Did you know?

disabled learners...
Guidance: British High Commission Accra calls for proposals
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The British High Commission Accra is inviting proposals for projects to be funded under its Bilateral Programme Budget (BPB).

Bilateral Programme Budget 2014/2015 The Bilateral Programme Budget (BPB) ...

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000: February 2014
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

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

Transparency data: Government Procurement Card Spend over £500 March 2014
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Government Procurement Card Spend over £500 March 2014

Notice: CA15 6RA: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: SO41 6FQ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Guidance: Phonics screening check data collection 2014: technical specification
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This specification is intended for suppliers developing software for use in management information systems, and local authorities collecting and submitting the phonic screening check data collection 2014. It ...

Notice: WR10 2JH: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: SS2 6YF: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: NN17 3DY: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: BH20 7NT: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: SO20 6BZ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: LU7 9PU: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Transparency data: Government Procurement Card Spend over £500 - February 2014
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

OAG spend on GPC over &pound;500 February 2014

Transparency data: Departmental Spend Over £25,000 February 2014
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Departmental Spend in OAG Over &pound;25,000 February 2014

Policy paper: Report on public expenditure on health and social care: response
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This paper sets out the government’s response to the 18 conclusions and recommendations made in the House of Commons Health Select Committee report.

Read the full House of Commons Health Select Committee...

Transparency data: Departmental Spend Over £25,000 March 2014
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Departmental Spend for OAG Over &pound;25,000 March 2014

Statistics: River Tees daily upstream fish counts
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Daily upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the Environment Agency’s fish counter at the Tees Barrage on the lower Tees.

Statistics: River Tyne daily upstream fish counts
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The counter began in June 1996.

Statistics: River Tyne monthly upstream fish counts
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The counter began in June 1996.

Statistics: River Wear daily upstream fish counts
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The counter began operation in November 1994.

Statistics: River Wear monthly upstream fish counts
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The counter began operation in November 1994

Guidance: Points-based system tier 2
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance about how it decides applications for those who wish to enter or remain in the UK as a tier 2 migrant.

Guidance: Family members of points-based system migrants
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance about how it considers applications from people who wish to enter or remain in the UK as a dependant of a points-based system...

Guidance: Armed forces (modernised guidance)
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance about how it deals with members of the armed forces.

Guidance: Points-based system Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur)
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications on the Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur) category of the the points-based system (PBS).

Guidance: Points based system Tier 1 (investor)
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications on the Tier 1 (investor) category of the points based system.

Guidance: Points based system Tier 1 (entrepreneur)
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications on the Tier 1 (entrepreneur) category of the points based system (PBS).

Notice: Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd, Parley, Christchurch
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update on enforcement notices served on Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd

This document explains what the Environment Agency is doing to monitor and improve odour problems at Eco Sustainable Solutions...

Statistics: Water situation report: midlands
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with March 2014 information.

A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks for the midlands region.

Corporate report: Environment Agency EMAS environmental statement 2012 to 2013
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to 2012/13 EMAS statement.

This is an annual statement which provides environmental performance information for the 2012 to 2013 financial year. The data has been externally validated by...

Ironbridge reaches the final of VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence
seen at 16:31, 8 April in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Ironbridge reaches the final of VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence
Two charged with conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office and conspiracy to commit forgery
seen at 16:30, 8 April in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "The CPS has today authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge both Kenneth Hall and Karen Hall, who are husband and wife, with one count of...
HIVE OPENING TIMES
seen at 16:30, 8 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

WED 09 APR - HIVE OPENING TIMES * Sennelager HIVE will be OPEN from 1000-1400hrs. * Paderborn HIVE will be CLOSED. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

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News story: Joint Warrior tests Army's ability to react
seen at 16:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

An aviation assault to capture the airfield at Kinloss Barracks marked 16 Air Assault Brigade’s arrival on Exercise Joint Warrior.

Troops from the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment battle group landed...

News story: Defence intelligence training
seen at 16:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

RAF officers and junior officers from 2 of the army’s reservist military intelligence battalions came together for a week of exciting and mentally-challenging intelligence training.

The training helped...

News story: UK support for the Solomon Islands following flash flooding
seen at 16:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK government has announced it will help thousands of people whose homes and livelihoods have been washed away by floods in the Solomon Islands.

Flash floods last week have affected over 50,000 people...

Speech: Jobs and welfare reform: getting Britain working
seen at 16:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Business for Britain Introduction

Thank you for coming to Pimlico today, and my thanks both to Pimlico Plumbers and Business for Britain for their efforts in making this event happen.

It is a pleasure...

Press release: Government sets up world leading adult literacy and numeracy research centre
seen at 16:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock today (8 April 2014) announced the creation of a world leading research centre focused on improving adult literacy and numeracy.

The new Behavioural Insights...

News story: Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16
seen at 16:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Chevening Scholarships are the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s flagship global scholarship programme aimed at future leaders, influencers and decision-makers.

An FCO spokesperson said:

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Speech: Vaisakhi 2014 reception at Downing Street
seen at 16:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister

Ladies and gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen; well, a very warm welcome. I think this is my fourth Vaisakhi party and I’m very proud to be the first Prime Minister to hold regular annual Vaisakhi...

Press release: Foreign Secretary concerned about situation in eastern Ukraine
seen at 16:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking after answering questions on Ukraine in the House of Commons, the Foreign Secretary said:

The UK government is gravely concerned about the situation in Crimea and in the east of Ukraine, where...

News story: Ukraine - latest updates
seen at 16:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

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 ...
News story: UK floods 2014: government response and recovery
seen at 16:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added infographic showing progress made and take up of the flood recovery schemes at 7 April 2014.

Government departments, local authorities and agencies are working together to do everything they...

Guidance: Rail Franchises: questions and answers
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version to reflect that the Competition and Markets Authority has taken over responsibilities from the Office of Fair Trading

In March 2013 the Department for Transport (DfT) announced ...

Correspondence: Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform: letters
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

These letters describe the changes we’re introducing in September 2014 to improve support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The first 3 letters ask...

Independent report: DFID Management Response to Independent Commission for Aid Impact recommendations on: DFID’s contribution to reduction of child mortality in Kenya
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

DFID Management Response to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact recommendations on: DFID’s contribution to the reduction of child mortality in Kenya, April 2014.

Guidance: Opra for EPR: Operational risk appraisal
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Opra suite of documents have been updated for 2014.

There are three tiers of environmental permit, they relate to how complicated the activity being permitted is.

Promotional material: Careless torque costs lives
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Advice on the maintenance of wheels on commercial vehicles.

Guidance: Apply for a UK visa in Japan
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Contact information updated.

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

the different visa types the application process how...
Guidance: Manufacturers' non-code action bulletin – Issue 1: January 2008 to December 2012
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin contains information about the non-code actions that were registered with VOSA between January 2008 and December 2012.

A non-code action is a proactive action registered with VOSA that is...

Guidance: Ghana – Consular Fees
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated consular fees

Correspondence: David Laws letter on free school meal registration and funding
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This letter outlines the statutory requirement for state-funded schools in England to provide free school meals (FSM) to all pupils in reception, year 1 and year 2 from September 2014.

Guidance: SFA: payments and data
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Individualised Learner Record (ILR) R09 data returns period will open on 23 April and will close at 6:00 pm on 7 May 2014.

Help and support

Email our service desk for general and technical...

Transparency data: Open academies and academy projects in development
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheet updated to include details of new academies.

This spreadsheet lists:

details of the total number of open academies details of schools which have formally applied for academy...
Transparency data: UK Guarantees scheme: prequalified projects
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added Drakelow Park, updated Mersey Gateway Bridge as 'signed'

This table lists the status of projects that are currently prequalified for the UK Guarantees scheme and are seeking finance.

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Guidance: Checkpoint security screening of people and their belongings: guide
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

PAS 127:2014 is a guide to checkpoint security screening of people and their belongings within your organization. The PAS contains everything you need to help identify and implement checkpoint security screening...

Guidance: Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust: bridge toll review inspector's report
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This is the inspector’s report following an inquiry into Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust’s application for an order to raise toll charges. The report recommends authorising a tolls increase.

Related Clifton...
Correspondence: Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust: bridge toll review decision letter
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust applied to the Secretary of State for Transport to raise their toll charges, following an earlier independent public inquiry. The Secretary of State for Transport, has now ...

Guidance: Biofuels carbon calculator
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Biofuels carbon calculator updated with 2014 Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation guidance.

The biofuels carbon calculator (ZIP, 2.2MB) is a software program for fuel suppliers to calculate...

Guidance: Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) guidance
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation guidance for Year 7 released.

This Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) guidance is for fuel suppliers, independent verifiers and others involved in the...

Guidance: FE choices: learner destinations study
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Describes the technical aspects of the 2013 FE choices learner destinations study (version 5) which was undertaken by GfK NOP on behalf of the Skills Funding Agency.

The learner destinations performance...

Guidance: FE choices: learner destinations
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The performance indicator for learner destinations is the proportion of learners completing a Skills Funding Agency funded programme in one academic year, and progressing in the next academic year to a defined...

Guidance: Security policy for contractors, consultants and suppliers
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated April 2014

This document specifies the requirements that must be met by contractors in the handling, management, storage and processing of information belonging to DFID or its ...

Open consultation: A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement: proposed scheme
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Preliminary environmental and traffic reports added.

Proposals extending from the A14 at Ellington to the Cambridge Northern Bypass at Milton, to include:

widening a 4.5 mile section of the...
Policy paper: Vocational qualifications offered outside the UK: quality assurance
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Overview of the vocational qualifications system in England. Describes the role of awarding organisations and Ofqual, as the regulator of vocational qualifications in England and Northern Ireland.

Transparency data: BIS monthly spend: October 2013
seen at 14:31, 8 April 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...

Transparency data: BIS monthly spend: November 2013
seen at 14:31, 8 April 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...

Transparency data: BIS monthly spend: December 2013
seen at 14:31, 8 April 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...

Notice: DY12 3LE: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Research and analysis: Investment and Contract Readiness Fund: interim review report
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

‘Ready, willing, and able’ is an interim review report on the Investment and Contract Readiness Fund (ICRF) by the Boston Consulting Group. It analyses how the fund has helped social sector organisations to raise...

Transparency data: UKEF: spend over £25,000, February 2014
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

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

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

Guidance: EFA e-bulletin: 3 April 2014
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with a link to information about the risk protection arrangement for academy trusts and with information about the process independent special providers need to follow to be considered for entry...

Policy paper: Local government pension scheme regulations: information on who should be consulted
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Before making regulations in exercise of the power in section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 to establish pension schemes for local government workers in England and Wales, the Secretary of ...

Promotional material: ATF e-bulletin issue 7: April 2014
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This issue contains articles about:

regional ATF forums for 2014 ATF progress accessing pre-funded accounts online testing - the next generation heavy vehicle timing exercise
FOI release: AMI Approval Process
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

FOI response to a request for information on the AMI approval process.

Impact assessment: Competent PRS Authority
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

PRS will be restricted to government-authorised users. The government must intervene by creating a Competent PRS Authority (CPA) to authorise and monitor the use and manufacture of PRS technology due to regulatory...

Illegal gas fitter from Poole left boilers in a dangerous state
seen at 14:30, 8 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
In a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Bournemouth Magistrates heard today (5 March) that Mr Yeatman’s substandard work in Poole created a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and of potential...
Ports and docks website and guidance update
seen at 14:30, 8 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The ports and docks website has been updated to include the following resources:Safety in docks ACOP(L148), Freight container approval: Arrangements in Great Britain (the Green Guide) and Freight container examination...

New guidance for the safety of dock workers
seen at 14:30, 8 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive, has worked with Port Skills and Safety and Unite the union to produce a new, simpler Approved Code of Practice and signposting guidance document for the docks industry.
HSE response to ‘water fiasco’ marathon cancellation coverage in the Sheffield Star
seen at 14:30, 8 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
I applaud the Star for not doing what many journalists sadly did in lambasting ‘health and safety’ for the cancellation of Sunday's Sheffield Half Marathon (6 April).
To RSS Home
seen at 14:30, 8 April in LSB (Our copy).
To RSS Home
LSB issues statutory guidance on legal education and training
seen at 14:30, 8 April in LSB (Our copy).
(04 March 2014) The Legal Services Board issues statutory guidance on legal education and training which is intended to support the move towards a flexible labour without compromising standards
LSB publishes assessment of sanctions and appeals processes
seen at 14:30, 8 April in LSB (Our copy).
(06 March 2014) The Legal Services Board publishes its assessment of the current regulatory framework for the administration of sanctions and appeals for those regulated by approved regulators.
LSB consultation on and IPReg licensing authority appeal arrangements
seen at 14:30, 8 April in LSB (Our copy).
(19 March 2014) The Legal Services Board has launched a consultation on proposed orders and recommendations to the Lord Chancellor (made under Section 80 of the Legal Services Act 2007) for licensing authority appeal...
LSB publishes 2014/15 Business Plan and the results of its review of the current levy rules
seen at 14:30, 8 April in LSB (Our copy).
(08 April 2014) LSB publishes 2014/15 Business Plan and the results of its review of the current levy rules.
Diplomatic Protection Group officer charged under Obscene Publications Act
seen at 14:30, 8 April in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Jenny Hopkins, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London, said: "We have been asked to review a file of evidence submitted by the Metropolitan Police Service’s Department of Professional Standards concerning ...
News story: New UK Points of Light award names flood heroes as first winners
seen at 14:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Listen to the stories of the first 5 Points of Light award winners.

5 inspirational volunteers who stepped up during the recent devastating floods have been named as the first winners of a new...

News story: Patrick McLoughlin opens London Southend Airport terminal extension
seen at 14:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Patrick McLoughlin opens London Southend Airport terminal extension

London Southend Airport’s newly extended terminal has been opened by the Secretary of State for Transport. The expansion follows...

Press release: Stock transfer deal could mean £30 million in social home investment
seen at 14:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Gloucester residents could benefit from &pound;30 million additional investment in bringing their homes up to a high standard, under a new deal between the council and Housing Minister Kris Hopkins.

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Statement to Parliament: Publication of summary of the Government’s activities in Burma
seen at 14:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire:

I am making a joint statement with my right hon. Friend the Minister of State for International Development. Together we wish to inform the House that the Government...

News story: Coverage of the Chancellor's trade trip to Brazil
seen at 14:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with info on &pound;500,000 transformational funding for UK-Brazil youth group ‘Fight for Peace’.

Chancellor uses trade trip to Brazil to hail further finance support to back British ...
News story: Appointment to the government: Baroness Williams of Trafford
seen at 14:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Baroness Williams of Trafford as a Baroness in Waiting (Whip - House of Lords) who succeeds Earl Attlee TD.

News story: Rescue capabilities put to the test
seen at 14:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The RAF search and rescue personnel were put through their paces along with various other emergency services when they were faced with a major incident in a scenario for Exercise Red Dragon.

The exercise...

News story: Defence intelligence training
seen at 14:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

RAF officers and junior officers from 2 of the army’s reservist military intelligence battalions came together for a week of exciting and mentally-challenging intelligence training.

The training helped...

Speech: Speech by Alan Duncan at the UK launch of the Global Monitoring Report
seen at 14:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to be here today to support the UK launch of this year’s Education for All Global Monitoring Report. Its theme, Teaching and Learning: Achieving Quality For All fits well with DFID’s education ...

Transparency data: Government procurement card spend over £500: February 2014
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

A monthly list of spending over &pound;500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £500: February 2014
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

A monthly, updated list of all financial transactions spending over &pound;500 made by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Consultation outcome: Certificates of Free Sale for medical device companies
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation outcome published

We are seeking views on the proposal that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) should take on the operation of the Certificates of Free ...

Guidance: Regenerative medicine and stem cells: investment opportunities
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication includes information on:

opportunities in the UK business environment success stories how UKTI can help
Guidance: Implementing the 0 to 25 special needs system
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the advice document for local authorities and health partners on implementing the SEND reforms.

This departmental advice is for:

local authorities children’s services ...
Guidance: Implementing the 0 to 25 special needs system: further education
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for:

further education colleges sixth-form colleges 16 to 19 academies post-16 special institutions

The advice explains:

the changes we are introducing to the ...
Guidance: Stratified medicine in the UK: investment opportunities
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication includes information on:

opportunities for overseas businesses in the UK research and development data and bioresources clinical research and bringing products and services to patients...
Guidance: Medical technology in the UK: investment opportunities
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication includes information on:

opportunities in the medicial technology market what the UK offers businesses involved in medical technology design, prototype and manufacture clinical research...
Policy paper: Immigration Rules: Introduction (paragraphs 4-6C)
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version published for use on or after 6 April 2014.

Immigration Rules: Introduction

Transparency data: DFID payment performance 2014
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with performance for March 2014

DFID payment performance 2014.

Guidance: Apply for a UK visa in Japan
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Contact information added

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

the different visa types the application process how ...
Guidance: Exporting to Saudi Arabia
seen at 11:32, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

A detailed guide on doing business in and with Saudi Arabia. The guide contains information on:

challenges of doing business in Saudi Arabia benefits and growth potential of the market trade between...
JC and RT -v- Central Criminal Court and Others
seen at 11:30, 8 April in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
High Court of Justice (Queen's Bench Division) Divisional Court judgment
Profitability of UK Companies, Q2 2013
seen at 11:30, 8 April in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This statistical bulletin, produced by the Office for National Statistics every quarter, shows the net rate of return on capital employed for UK private non-financial corporations (PNFCs) related to their UK operations...
Positive Voices ring out from Cordoba for women in the Arab world
seen at 11:30, 8 April in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Participants at a Wilton Park forum for women in the private sector in the MENA region, held in Cordoba, Spain, have resolved to make a positive difference in regional women’s welfare and economic empowerment...

New trade deal negotiation between the EU and USA (WP1307)
seen at 11:30, 8 April in Wilton Park (Our copy).

We discuss the importance of trade agreements for large and small organisations and ask what impact regulations have in agreeing new deals. Our contributors talk about the changes that could take place if the...

Statement to Parliament: State Opening of Parliament 2014: amended date
seen at 11:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to agree to open a new session of Parliament on Wednesday 4 June instead of on Tuesday 3 June. The date will better facilitate arrangements for the ceremony and other events...

Press release: Empty homes reach 10-year low
seen at 11:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles welcomed the news as “a significant achievement”.

The latest data shows that as of October 2013, there were 635,127 empty homes across the country, down by around a ...

News story: Patrick McLoughlin opens London Southend Airport terminal extension
seen at 11:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

London Southend Airport’s newly extended terminal has been opened by the Secretary of State for Transport. The expansion follows a huge surge in passenger numbers last year and the recent announcement of new ...

News story: Coverage of the Chancellor's trade trip to Brazil
seen at 11:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Lloyd's announcement that Hiscox decision to join their Brazil reinsurance platform will boost the amount of business it does in Brazil.

Chancellor uses trade trip to Brazil to hail ...
Press release: FCO Minister responds to rejected appeal of activists in Egypt
seen at 11:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Robertson said:

I am concerned that the appeal of the activists Ahmed Maher, Ahmed Douma and Mohammed Adel has been rejected condemning them to a three year jail sentence. The UK government places...

News story: Joint Warrior tests Army's ability to react
seen at 11:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

An aviation assault to capture the airfield at Kinloss Barracks marked 16 Air Assault Brigade’s arrival on Exercise Joint Warrior.

Troops from the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment battle group landed...

Press release: New measures to protect the integrity of the benefits system
seen at 11:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On top of any fine or custodial sentence handed out by the courts, new measures include:

up to 40% of benefits may be taken to repay stolen cash – so the money is returned quicker than it would be under...
Speech: Flood volunteers reception: David Cameron’s speech
seen at 11:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Listen to the stories of the first 5 Points of Light award winners.

A really warm welcome to everybody here. We have quite a lot of parties and receptions in this room, but I have to say, there...

Research and analysis: Bus pass as a rail card trial: final results
seen at 10:33, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This report contains the results of a government approved trial which allowed people in parts of the south west to use their bus passes without the need to buy a senior rail card in order to get discounted price...

Correspondence: Digitisation project
seen at 10:33, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The digitisation and indexing project aims to scan and digitise civil registration records for England and Wales from 1837 to present.

Statistical data set: British survey of fertiliser practice dataset
seen at 10:33, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include 2013 figures.

This dataset gives annual statistics on fertiliser use on the major crops and grass grown in mainland Britain. It is updated each year when the annual report on...

Statistics - national statistics: British survey of fertiliser practice 2013
seen at 10:33, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The British Survey of Fertiliser Practice is an annual nationally representative survey based on the selection each year of a sample of farms from mainland Britain. The main purpose of the survey is to estimate...

Transparency data: Victims and witnesses funding awards
seen at 10:33, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Organisations awarded funding from the female Rape Support Fund (2014-16) published.

Details of organisations awarded funding through the Victims and Witnesses funding programme announced in 2011...

Form: Intercountry adoption: means test form
seen at 10:33, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

If you are in the process of adopting a child from overseas and you want to apply for a fee reduction, fill in this form and send it to us. You are entitled to a fee reduction if you earn &pound;45,000 per...

Open consultation: Review of the operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act
seen at 10:33, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The government is reviewing the operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales to make sure that the legislative framework offers the right support for people at the right...

Policy paper: UK Activities in Burma
seen at 10:33, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

The British Government attaches great importance to encouraging and supporting Burma’s transition. Since the reform process started in 2011, our relationship with Burma has deepened and widened, as we have sought...

FOI release: Flexible working
seen at 10:33, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on various aspects of DECC’s flexible working arrangements.

Corporate report: Education Funding Agency: customer charter
seen at 10:33, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This charter sets out the standards EFA works to and against which it will measure its performance.

The Judiciary: The Third Branch of the State
seen at 10:31, 8 April in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Speech by Lord Justice Gross, Senior Presiding Judge.
Hussars Help Hatzfelder
seen at 10:30, 8 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

An extraordinary kind of neighbourly assistance took place at the last weekend of March. In the course of their Spring Clean, the Schützen of the Hatzfelder Kompanie were happy to receive active...

Cancer Research UK Charity Events
seen at 10:30, 8 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

In June 2014 Barker Barracks will be holding two charity events to raise money for Cancer Reasearch UK.

SAT 14 JUN - SP1N FOR LIFE

SAT 28 JUN - RACE FOR LIFE 

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News story: Chancellor uses trade trip to Brazil to hail further finance support to back British exporters
seen at 10:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include info about Rolls Royce announcement.

At the start of a three day trade trip to Brazil, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon George Osborne MP, announced the next stage...

Press release: Universal Credit starts in Wales
seen at 10:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Shotton is the 10th site to accept Universal Credit claims and the first Jobcentre in Wales.

Universal Credit rolls 6 benefits into 1 and is a vital reform to the welfare state that rewards work, as part...

News story: Online training for academy trusts completing financial returns
seen at 10:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Following on from last year’s online training on funding, the Education Funding Agency (EFA) is launching a series of online presentations and interactive webinars to support academy trusts in completing...

Index of Production - February 2014
seen at 09:31, 8 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Measures the volume of production at base year prices for the manufacturing, mining and quarrying and energy supply industries. These are seasonally adjusted figures on the index of output of the production industries...
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 28/03/2014
seen at 09:31, 8 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
Patient Experience Overall Measure - Update to include Adult Inpatient Experience Surveys 2013
seen at 09:31, 8 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Consolidates results from surveys in the National Patient Survey Programme to give overall experience scores (out of 100) for the NHS against 5 broad headings. The Department of Health was previously responsible...
Weekly Fuel Prices - 7 April 2014
seen at 09:31, 8 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Higher Education (Student Support) (David Willetts)
seen at 09:31, 8 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing measures to modernise the disabled students’ allowances which are available to higher education students from England.

Disabled students’ allowances (DSAs) are non-repayable...

London Borough of Tower Hamlets (Eric Pickles)
seen at 09:31, 8 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

It is a matter of public record that Ministers have long been concerned about a worrying pattern of divisive community politics and alleged mismanagement of public money by the mayoral administration in Tower...

Boundary Commissions (Triennial Review) (Nicholas Clegg)
seen at 09:31, 8 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the start of the triennial review of the Boundary Commissions for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Triennial reviews of non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) are part of the...

Bailiffs (Chris Grayling)
seen at 09:31, 8 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have implemented new laws, effective from yesterday, to deliver their commitment to provide protection against aggressive bailiffs in England and Wales while ensuring that debt can still be collected...

Guidance: How to obtain a pension/income letter for Thai Immigration
seen at 09:30, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance has been produced to help British pensioners in Thailand to understand the procedure to be followed to obtain a consular letter confirming pension/income for Thai Immigration.

FOI release: Grants to developers of canal marinas in Cheshire 2005 to 2013
seen at 09:30, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Marinas FOI: information about grants paid by Defra to developers of canal marinas between 2005 and 2013 in Cheshire and the surrounding area, namely Swanley Bridge Marina and Overwater Marina.

Guidance: Consistency in authorising and regulating insolvency practitioners
seen at 09:30, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

In this memorandum of understanding between the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform and the recognised professional bodies, a set of principles are agreed for the purposes of achieving...

FOI release: Licence renewal application from Peter Jolly's Circus for 2014
seen at 09:30, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Circus - FOI information about any licences, inspection reports and documents relating to various members of the Chipperfield family and the licence renewal application from Peter Jolly’s Circus for 2014.

Policy paper: Electricity Market Reform: Contracts for Difference
seen at 09:30, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have published a high level summary of the Contracts for Difference allocation process alongside a draft of the Allocation Framework.

Draft Allocation Framework (08 April 2014)

We have published...

Statutory guidance: Environment Agency rod fishing byelaws: north west region
seen at 09:30, 8 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated publication

Rod fishing byelaws protect migratory and freshwater fish stocks, and the fisheries they support from damaging fishing practices.

Rod fishing byelaws set out

Index of Production, February 2014
seen at 09:30, 8 April in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Constant price seasonally adjusted indices and growth rates for Production and component industries for February 2014
Junior Golf Development
seen at 09:30, 8 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

TUE 15 - THU 17 APR 14 

For boys and girls aged 8-16yrs, just €30 per person.

'Read More' for further details

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Paderborn Equestrian Centre Spring Show
seen at 09:30, 8 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

SAT 12 - SUN 13 APR 14

Lots of activities including Cross Country, Show Jumping & Dressage

For full details please 'Read More'

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Press release: £6million cost to collect litter on motorways – Bag and Bin it, Highways Agency asks road users
seen at 09:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Agency collects more than 7,500 tonnes of litter from its roads each year and is now urging motorists to help tackle the problem by bagging and binning their rubbish.

In February 2013, the Highways...

Press release: FCO calls for restoration of Humanitarian Access in Rakhine State
seen at 09:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

We continue to be gravely concerned by the situation in Rakhine State, Burma. The already dire humanitarian situation has deteriorated following the expulsion of Médecins Sans Frontières in February, and violence...

Press release: Universal Credit starts in Wales
seen at 09:30, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Shotton is the tenth site to accept Universal Credit claims and the first Jobcentre in Wales.

Universal Credit rolls 6 benefits into 1 and is a vital reform to the welfare state that rewards work, as ...

Index of Production - February 2014
seen at 02:31, 8 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Measures the volume of production at base year prices for the manufacturing, mining and quarrying and energy supply industries. These are seasonally adjusted figures on the index of output of the production industries...
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 28/03/2014
seen at 02:31, 8 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
Patient Experience Overall Measure - Update to include Adult Inpatient Experience Surveys 2013
seen at 02:31, 8 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Consolidates results from surveys in the National Patient Survey Programme to give overall experience scores (out of 100) for the NHS against 5 broad headings. The Department of Health was previously responsible...
Weekly Fuel Prices - 7 April 2014
seen at 02:31, 8 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel