TGS


10 April 2014

News story: Statement by G7 finance ministers and central bank governors
seen at 23:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors met informally and briefly at the UK chaired meeting in the margins of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings.

The discussions covered the major and recent...

Guidance: Chile – Consular Fees
seen at 20:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Chile - Consular Fees for 2014/2015.

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: GCSE single science
seen at 20:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of the guidance document

This publication sets out the learning outcomes and content coverage required for GCSE specifications in science.

FOI release: Freedom of Information: MOD's processing internal guidance
seen at 20:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

The Ministry of Defence’s internal documentation guidance for handling and processing Freedom of Information requests.

Guidance: GCSE combined science
seen at 20:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of the guidance document

This publication sets out the learning outcomes and content coverage required for GCSE specifications in combined science.

Consultation outcome: MHRA business engagement assessment - variations processing review
seen at 20:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The final business engagement assessment has been published.

MHRA is seeking views on a new process to coordinate assessment and processing of applications to change (vary) a medicines marketing...

Research and analysis: Os Mercados Brasileiro e Britânico de Títulos Corportativos
seen at 20:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

O trabalho faz um diagnóstico das fragilidades e potencialidades do mercado de debêntures no Brasil, em comparação com um mercado maduro como o britânico.

Corporate report: NOMS Business Plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 18:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

The NOMS business plan sets out our priorities and objectives for the final year of the current Spending Review (SR).

Guidance: Who DVLA shares data with
seen at 18:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated volumes and customers.

Where the law allows it, DVLA shares data with others. This information describes the various products DVLA provides, for what purpose the information can be used...

Policy paper: Equal marriage: documents explaining our policy
seen at 18:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Equal Marriage factsheet uploaded to reflect implementation progress.

You can read high-level information about our policy to open up marriage for LGBT people on our equal marriage...

Form: Human trafficking victims referral and assessment forms
seen at 18:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is a victim identification and support process. It is a framework, which is designed to make it easier for all the different agencies that...

Guidance: Export control: licensing performance dashboard
seen at 18:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added March 2014 performance data.

A regularly updated snapshot of the performance of the Export Control Organisation (ECO) against targets. It includes information on licensing decisions on a ...

Corporate report: Department of Health Improvement Plan: April 2014
seen at 18:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

The plan has been developed following an assessment of the 4 critical themes of organisational effectiveness: performance; efficiency and innovation; capability; strategic risk and leadership of change. It sets...

Policy paper: Immigration Rules: Appendix J
seen at 18:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of this document has been published for use on or after 6 April 2014.

Immigration Rules: Appendix J, Codes of practice for Tier 2 Sponsors, Tier 5 Sponsors and employers of work permit...

Policy paper: Immigration Rules: Appendix KoLL
seen at 18:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of the document has been published for use on or after 6 April 2014.

Immigration Rules: Appendix KoLL, Knowledge of language and life.

Policy paper: Immigration Rules: Appendix A
seen at 18:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of the document has been published for use on or after 6 April 2014.

Immigration Rules: Appendix A, Attributes.

FOI release: Spend on alcohol over the last 5 years
seen at 18:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Alcohol FOI: how much Defra spent on alcoholic drinks over the last 5 years, broken down to show purchasing for external functions (with outside parties, journalists, stakeholders) and staff functions (Christmas...

Policy paper: Immigration Rules: Appendix N
seen at 18:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of this document has been published for use on or after 6 April 2014.

Immigration Rules: Appendix N, Approved Tier 5 government authorised exchange schemes.

Policy paper: Immigration Rules: Appendix R
seen at 18:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of this document has been published for use on or after 6 April 2014.

Immgration Rules, Appendix R: List of recognised festivals for which entry by amateur and professional entertainer...

Policy paper: Immigration Rules: Appendix M
seen at 18:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of this document has been published for use on or after 6 April 2014.

Immigration Rules: Appendix M, Sports Governing Bodies for Tier 2 (Sportsperson) and Tier 5 (Temporary Worker...

CONIAC meeting minutes – 20 November 2013
seen at 18:30, 10 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Minutes of the Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) meeting held on 20 November 2013, now available.

Press release: Major sea defence construction starts
seen at 18:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

People in Rossall and Anchorsholme in Lancashire will be better protected from the risk of flooding thanks to £85 million of government funding towards two new major sea defences.

The new sea...

News story: 700 new jobs for the North-east
seen at 18:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on the news that the Norwegian multinational oil firm Statoil has selected Aberdeen for its new UK North Sea head office, creating 700 new jobs, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael said:

<...
Press release: Greening: act now for Syrian children
seen at 18:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

International donors must deliver on their promises and not forget the millions of children traumatised by the Syrian conflict who continue to need support, International Development Secretary Justine Greening...

News story: Portsmouth launches D-Day 70 events
seen at 18:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On 6 June, it will be 70 years since D-Day, one of the most significant events of the Second World War. Portsmouth was one of the key strategic locations across the south coast where thousands of allied troops...

News story: Syria crisis: Latest updates on UK aid
seen at 18:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to press release dated 14 April 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.

Video...
Form: Accreditation and funding for D-Day 70 commemorations in France
seen at 16:33, 10 April in Search (Our copy).
Accreditation for D-Day 70 Commemorations in France

If you are a veteran, family member, or accompanying someone who took part in the Normandy campaign and plan to attend the commemorations in France on 6 June...

Transparency data: SAC: register of members' interests
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated SAC document with latest version

This is a register of members’ declared interests that may be relevant to the remit of SAC.

The guidance followed by SAC members in providing information...

Correspondence: Vaccine update: issue 214 April 2014
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

A wide-ranging issue with articles on MenB vaccine, rotavirus vaccine uptake, a change to the HPV vaccination schedule, resources, and comprehensive information on new and replacement vaccines.

Corporate report: DVSA theory test competition: lessons learned
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

In September 2012, the Government Procurement Service an executive agency of the Cabinet Office and the then Driving Standards Agency an executive agency of the Department for Transport, jointly ran a competition...

Corporate report: Honorary British Awards to Foreign Nationals - 2014
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

A full list of honorary awards approved so far in 2014.

Statistics: Water situation report: south east
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New PDFs added for March 2014.

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

Statistics - national statistics: Further education and skills: open data CSV files
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

The content of this page provides versions of statistical tables produced by the Skills Funding Agency in CSV format as part of the Agency’s commitment to open data.

Guidance: Exporting to the USA
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

A detailed guide on doing business in and with the US. The guide contains information on:

challenges of doing business in the US benefits and growth potential of the market trade between the UK and...
Notice: Ralph Harrison and Partners: application made to abstract water
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency offices...
Promotional material: Defence Focus: issue 280
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Defence Focus magazine issue 280 April 2014

Guidance: Temporary white on red signs at road works
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

White on red signs are often used to cover temporary situations at road works. Practitioners are not always aware that they have the flexibility to create such signs using legends tailored to their particular...

Guidance: Exporting to Singapore
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

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

challenges of doing business in Singapore benefits and growth potential of the market trade between the UK...
Notice: SY4 2LG: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 10 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:

...
Notice: RM13 9GJ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 10 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:

...
Guidance: Riverside ownership: rights and responsibilities
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added option to order a paper booklet.

If you own land or property next to a river, stream or ditch you are a ‘riparian landowner’ and this guide is for you.

This guide explains:

...
Notice: HR1 3NY: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 10 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:

...
Statistics: Sub-national electricity and gas consumption statistics: analysis tool 2005 to 2012
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest version published.

Helps local authorities and other users of DECC’s sub-national data to better understand changes in consumption over time.

Notice: S60 1DR: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 10 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:

...
Corporate report: Government Annuities Investment Fund account 2013
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the following information: Government Annuities Investment Fund account 2013.

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an...

Policy paper: Electricity Market Reform: Contracts for Difference
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Draft Allocation Framework published.

Draft Allocation Framework (08 April 2014)

We have published a high level summary of the Allocation process alongside a draft of the Allocation Framework...

Notice: TA21 9PJ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 10 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:

...
Guidance: Counting rules for recorded crime
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Counting rules for fraud': shortened version replaced by full NFIB fraud rules.

The Home Office Counting Rules provide a national standard for the recording and counting of ‘notifiable’ offences...

Pioneering study may help identify early signs of arthritis
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
UK Researchers believe findings could mean we can treat arthritis earlier and more effectively. A new research project should lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis by enabling doctors to identify...
Latest CERN experiment confirms existence of exotic particle
seen at 16:32, 10 April in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Scientists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have confirmed the existence of a new class of subatomic particles, exotic hadrons. A new measurement performed by the LHCb collaboration, one of the four large experiments...
The Prince of Wales visits Cumbria 2014
seen at 16:32, 10 April in (Our copy).
HRH in Cumbria
Case 274 – Ban on eating fruit in sauna rest area
seen at 16:31, 10 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A leisure centre banned eating fruit in the rest area of a sauna for health and safety reasons.

FCA publishes new guidance
seen at 16:31, 10 April in TPAS News (Our copy).

On 19 March 2014 the Chancellor announced substantial changes to the pension legislation in the Budget. Some of these changes came into effect on 27 March 2014, and a further set of changes are in consultation...

HMRC launches guidance on new pension flexibilities
seen at 16:31, 10 April in TPAS News (Our copy).

On 27 March the government announced it would bring forward legislation in Finance Bill 2014 to ensure that people do not lose their right to a tax-free lump sum if they would rather use the new flexibility...

MoJ / LSB announce new Board members
seen at 16:30, 10 April in LSB (Our copy).
(10 April 2014) The Lord Chancellor announces the appointment of two new members to the Board of the LSB to replace outgoing members.
Electoral Statistics for UK - 2012
seen at 16:30, 10 April in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
There are two tables of UK Electoral Statistics reflecting the number of electors registered to vote in the UK on 1 December of the reference year.
Sennelager Library New Opening Times
seen at 16:30, 10 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

As of Monday 14th April, the Sennelager Library opening hours will be:  

Monday – Thursday from 0900 – 1700hrs

Friday from 1000 – 1500hrs  

<...
Speech: Easter reception at Downing Street 2014
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Look, a huge – a warm welcome to everybody. The Bible tells us, actually, to bear one another’s burden and you will fulfil the law of Christ; after the day I’ve had, I’m definitely looking for a few volunteers...

Press release: Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The report was launched with a speech by the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

This was followed by a presentation by Erin Gallagher from Physicians for...

News story: £300 million savings for business from better regulation
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

‘Defra: Better for Business’, published by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (defra), confirms plans for 336 regulatory reforms, which aim to ensure the UK’s very high welfare, environmental...

Press release: British accountants to develop accountancy expertise in Africa and Asia
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Teams of British accountants will help transform accounting standards and develop professional accountancy institutes in Africa and Asia, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced.

Speech: HMA Jonathan Brenton at Mortsel Second World War commemoration
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Copyright Gazet Van Antwerpen

Let me say a few words as British Ambassador.

I have been to many commemorations as an Ambassador here. But this is the first time I have been to a commemoration for those...

News story: Baroness Kramer opens new £12.6 million Northern Road Bridge
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport links into Portsmouth have been boosted thanks to a new &pound;12.6 million Northern Road Bridge which was officially opened by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer on Thursday 10 April 2014.

<...
Speech: Elizabeth Truss speaks about improving teaching
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

It’s a pleasure to be back at Reform.

I want to start with a story. I was visiting a primary school in East Anglia a few months back. I was talking to the teachers. It was late on a Friday...

Speech: Investing in rail, investing in Derby
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thanks for that welcome.

And thanks for inviting me today (10th April 2014).

It’s an absolute pleasure to be at Derbyshire County Cricket Club once again for the Rail Forum conference.

News story: Naval recovery centre royal opening
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Today, 10 April, His Royal Highness The Duke of York opened a new naval service recovery centre (NSRC) at Devonport naval base in Plymouth.

The NSRC is the first in the region and is one of several specialist...

Renewables Obligation: certificates and generation - December 2013 data
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly data on the number of certificates issued for generation under the Renewables Obligation.
Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 10 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...

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: April 2014
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Touchbase is a monthly publication for external organisations and people who work with or advise our customers. It has news about:

benefits pensions and DWP services relevant news from other government...
Map: SFA: operational area map
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

The operational area map illustrates how Local Enterprise Partnership footprints are linked with local Agency teams.

Guidance: Whole of Government Accounts 2013 to 2014: guidance for preparers
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added Data Collection Tool (DCT) for central and English local government

This page contains detailed guidance for English local authorities, central government bodies and public corporations in...

Research and analysis: ACRE advice: camelina trial
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This document is the advice of the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) to government on an application from Rothamsted Research to carry out a trial of Camelina sativa, which has been genetically...

Guidance: Uganda: Country information and guidance report - claims based on sexual orientation
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration country of origin information about how we handle claims based on sexual orientation made by nationals and residents of Uganda.

Transparency data: DECC Business Plan: quarterly data summary - indicators and other data sets
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest data published.

The Business Plan Quarterly Data Summaries (QDS) provide the latest data on indicators included in Departmental Business Plans as well as other published data and management...

Guidance: SFA: the Agency story
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Further education and training creates skills which contribute to growth and prosperity.

The Skills Funding Agency’s role is to deliver the government’s skills priorities:

to deliver more high...
Guidance: SFA: deputy directors and their teams
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Names the Agency’s deputy directors and outlines what they are accountable for and the responsibilities of their teams.

Guidance: Action before and during a bail hearing or decision
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it decides the actions that are necessary before and during a bail hearing or decision.

Guidance: USA: apply for a UK visa
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Key stage 1 assessments: specification for the 2014 data return
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This specification is for:

suppliers developing software for use in management information systems local authorities collecting and submitting the key stage 1 (KS1) assessments data return 2014 <...
Form: Accreditation and funding for D-Day 70 commemorations in France
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).
Accreditation for D-Day 70 Commemorations in France

If you are a veteran, family member, or accompanying someone who took part in the Normandy campaign and plan to attend the commemorations in France on 6 June...

Guidance: Information notes 2014
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added IN 02/14: energy performance of buildings directive.

Defence Infrastructure Organisation: information notes 2014. These are used to promulgate best practice and other information of an advisory...

Policy paper: Interception of Communications Commissioner: annual report 2013
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

The first annual report of the Interception of Communications Commissioner, covering the calendar year 2013, available in print and web accessible versions.

Form: Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict: Fringe event bidding form
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The application window for bids for events in the Summit fringe has now closed.

The application window for bids for events in the Summit fringe has now closed. Applicants will be notified of the...

Notice: TR21 0JY: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 10 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:

...
Form: DBS National Security Vetting: international customer sponsor account application form
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced form with a revised version.

The International customer sponsor account application form is for NATO security officers that do not have a Cerebus sponsor account. NATO officers that require...

Notice: NR6 6SH: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 10 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:

...
Research and analysis: Winter health watch summary: 10 April 2014
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Summary for the week including 10 April 2014.

Policy paper: Business rates administration review: discussion paper
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

The discussion paper describes the business rates system in England and how it is run. It summarises five elements of the system (how property is valued; how often properties are valued; how business rates bills...

Notice: B98 8YP: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 10 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:

...
Guidance: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, April 2014
seen at 14:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 10 April statement added

This page sets out the Business Statements by the Leader of the House of Commons for April 2014.

The Business Statement takes place every Thursday morning when ...

The Prince of Wales visits Cumbria
seen at 14:31, 10 April in (Our copy).
HRH in Cumbria
LSB and LSCP write to regulators about making data openly and freely available
seen at 14:30, 10 April in LSB (Our copy).
(10 April 2014) The Lord Chancellor announces the appointment of two new members to the Board of the LSB to replace outgoing members.
MoJ / LSB announce new Board members
seen at 14:30, 10 April in LSB (Our copy).
(09 April 2014) Legal Services Board and Legal Services Consumer Panel write to regulators after agreement to make data openly and freely available.
HIVE EASTER LEAVE OPENING TIMES
seen at 14:30, 10 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

HIVE Sennelager -

OPEN from 1000-1400hrs on 14-17 Apr,

CLOSED on Good Friday (18 Apr) and Easter Monday (21 Apr).

OPEN 1000-1400hrs 22-25 Apr.

HIVE Paderborn...

200 SIG SQN RAISE MONEY FOR H4H AND SSAFA
seen at 14:30, 10 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

200 Sig Sqn raised funds for Help for Heroes and SSAFA, during a Charity morning Cake Sale on Wed 09 Apr. Mertons bakery kindly donated trays of cakes for the event and there had been plenty of home...

Wed 16 Apr - Power Outage on Normandy Barracks
seen at 14:30, 10 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Wed 16 Apr - from 1200-1500hrs a power outage will be experienced in Normandy Barracks, in order for essential maintenance work to be carried out. 'Read...
Press release: Ministerial appointments: April 2014
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve the following ministerial appointments.

Sajid Javid MP to be Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport; and Minister for Equalities

<...
News story: Review of theory test fees
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The cost of the driving theory test could be cut by 25% under plans announced today.

The proposals, which could save learner drivers in excess of &pound;100 million pounds over the next nine years...

News story: Dates for petitioning HS2 hybrid Bill (London – West Midlands) announced by Parliament
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Parliament has today (10 April 2014) published the proposed dates for the formal period for petitioning against the HS2 hybrid Bill. The Leader of the House of Commons, Andrew Lansley, has also confirmed...

Statement to Parliament: Gangmasters Licensing Authority
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime (Karen Bradley):

On 10 September 2013, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food made a written statement to Parliament ...

Speech: Scottish independence referendum: Law Society of Scotland speech
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a pleasure and a privilege to have the opportunity to speak at your conference about the referendum. What it means for us all – as solicitors, as individuals, as families and communities.

On 18th...

News story: Threat to Scots Law coming from supporters of independence
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Scots law has always been protected and enshrined by the United Kingdom but is now under threat from those arguing for independence, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael told a conference in Edinburgh today...

Press release: Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The report was launched with a speech by the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

This was followed by a presentation by Erin Gallagher from Physicians for...

News story: Appointments of the new members of the Legal Services Board
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor in consultation with the Lord Chief Justice today announced the appointment of David Eveleigh and Marina Gibbs as members of the Legal Services Board (LSB).

This appointment is for...

News story: Home Office named a top employer for women in 2014
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Office made the Top 50 by demonstrating that gender equality is a key part of its business strategy and showing consistent commitment to progressing women across the entire organisation.

Home...

News story: RAF foils insurgent bombers in Afghanistan
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Two RAF Tornado GR4 fast jets protected civilians and Afghan-led international forces on the ground by scattering insurgents who were attempting to plant a roadside bomb ahead of an International Security...

Press release: Record number of teachers as 9,000 join schools in England
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Education figures reveal that, as of November 2013, there were 451,100 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers in England, 9,100 up on the previous year. This is the highest number of teachers ...

News story: Committee on Radioactive Waste Management hold public meetings
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: changes to text to add venue of first meeting.

CoRWM is hosting a series of public meetings to provide an opportunity for members of the public to meet the committee members and discuss their...

News story: CoRWM Plenary Dates and Locations
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Change of Workington public meeting venue due to demand.

Our schedule of plenary and public meetings is as follows:

Meeting Type Date Time Location Status ...
News story: New IMF forecasts show that an independent Scotland would have one of the highest deficits of all advanced economies
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

New analysis by the Treasury, using IMF and other external figures, shows that an independent Scotland would have the second highest fiscal deficit of all advanced economies in the first year of independence...

Press release: Illegal anglers caught fishing in Norfolk
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 2 days, 2 officers checked 49 people and issued 11 offence report forms (ORF) to individuals that were unable to produce a licence on the day (a 22% evasion rate).

Lesley Robertson, Environment Agency...

News story: Government seeks views on administration of business rates system
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has launched a discussion paper on the administration of the business rates system and is seeking views from businesses and local authorities.

Part of the government’s commitment...

Guidance: Tuberculosis test for a UK visa: clinic in Sri Lanka
seen at 11:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Use this document to find out where you must be tested for TB if you want to come to the UK for more than 6 months and are a resident of Sri Lanka.

Open consultation: Fairer schools funding 2015 to 2016
seen at 11:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annex B: technical note added.

The Department for Education proposes to allocate an additional &pound;350 million in the 2015 to 2016 financial year, to increase the per-pupil funding for the...

Transparency data: HMT workforce management information: January 2014
seen at 11:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

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

These figures have not been reconciled centrally with National...

Statistics: Water situation report: north west
seen at 11:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with report for March.

Summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the north west.

Guidance: FE choices: employer satisfaction survey – sample size calculator
seen at 11:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

The FE choices employer satisfaction 2013 to 2014: minimum sample size calculator is designed to help providers calculate the minimum number of responses required for the survey.

As in previous years...

Notice: HU3 2BP: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:31, 10 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:

...
Guidance: Applying to be on the approved list of independent special institutions
seen at 11:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application guide

Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014 allows the Secretary of State to publish a list of approved independent educational institutions, independent schools ...

Transparency data: NHS foundation trust directory
seen at 11:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rating for Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust updated from 'no evident concerns' to 'Under review'.

View the attachment for the NHS foundation trust directory.

Guidance: Work Programme: DWP provider guidance
seen at 11:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of chapter 9 - Work Programme Evidencing/Validating Payments.

This programme-specific guidance sets out the essential things you need to know about the Work Programme...

Promotional material: Agri-tech in the UK: investment opportunities
seen at 11:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This guide covers:

plant science plant genetics and genomics plant nutrition plant health animal health precision agriculture government help Agri-tech Investment Organisation location ...
Guidance: Aerospace industry in the UK: investment opportunities
seen at 11:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides an overview of the aerospace sector in the UK and opportunities for investment. It covers:

aerospace companies in the UK design and manufacturing supply chain producing and maintaining...
Corporate report: Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body triennial review 2014
seen at 11:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This report records the observations and recommendations that have emerged from the triennial review of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body (AFPRB).

The review has examined evidence both in relation...

Promotional material: Entrepreneurs setting up in the UK
seen at 11:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This guide explains the package of support available through the Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP).

Promotional material: Meningitis C vaccine poster
seen at 11:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This poster aims to ensure that the correct MenC vaccines are used for the infant, adolescent and student freshers’ vaccination programmes.

It’s intended for local downloading, printing, and displaying...

Guidance: Completing local authority housing statistics 2013 to 2014: guidance notes
seen at 11:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this return is to collect statistical data for:

the evidence base to inform and monitor government strategies, policies and business objectives responding to parliamentary questions policy...
Policy paper: Treasury Minutes: April 2014
seen at 11:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Government departments respond to the Public Accounts Committee reports through a Treasury Minute.

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 11:30, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added opportunity - south Wales - support for those with a criminal record.

Jobcentre Plus wants partnerships with local public and voluntary organisations that will help unemployed people move...

News story: Coverage of the Chancellor's trade trip to Brazil
seen at 11:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with announcement on &pound;375m fund to promote development though science and innovation

Chancellor uses trade trip to Brazil to hail further finance support to back British exporters...
Speech: Villiers addresses President’s ‘Taking charge of change’ event at City Hall, London
seen at 11:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: speech amendments on delivery

It’s a great honour for me to be here at City Hall today and to play a part in this first ever state visit to the UK by the President of Ireland.

President...

Press release: Pupils to be advised by employers to pursue ambitious careers
seen at 11:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Pupils will be inspired and mentored by employers and business leaders to pursue ambitious careers under new guidance for schools published today by Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock.

The...

News story: Review of theory test fees
seen at 11:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The cost of the driving theory test could be cut by 25% under plans announced today.

The proposals, which could save learner drivers money, are contained in a public consultation on changes to theory ...

Press release: New plan for Build to Rent homes in west London
seen at 11:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A west London suburb is set to benefit from over 120 new homes specifically for private rent under a new deal announced today (10 April 2014) by Housing Minister Kris Hopkins.

Under the terms of the deal...

News story: New partner for Harwell-Oxford
seen at 11:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK Atomic Energy Authority and Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the public sector partners in the joint venture developing the Harwell Oxford campus, are now pleased to announce that they...

Statement to Parliament: Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report 2013
seen at 11:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary William Hague:

The report is a comprehensive assessment of the global human rights situation in 2013. It sets out what the Government is doing through the Foreign and Commonwealth...

Statistical data set: Motorcycles (VEH03)
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Motorcycles data set updated for the 2013 annual report release.

Table VEH0301

Licensed motorcycles, Great Britain, quarterly from 1994 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 74KB)

Table VEH0303...
Statistics: First Findings from the UK Innovation Survey 2013
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This report presents the initial analysis of the 2013 UK Innovation Survey (UKIS 2013), which is the second survey using a sample based on the Standard Industrial Classification 2007 (SIC 2007). This enables...

Guidance: NHS Primary Medical Services Directions
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 2014 Directions for General Medical Services Statement of Financial Entitlements and Primary Medical Services (Directed Enhanced Services) have been added

These directions relate to the ...

Transparency data: Department of Health prompt payment of suppliers
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DH prompt payment of suppliers data for March 2014 added.

Monthly data showing the percentage of suppliers paid within 5 days of the Department of Health receiving an invoice.

Guidance: Denmark – Consular Fees
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new consular fees in Denmark as per March 2014

A full list of Consular fees

Corporate report: How to contact Department of Health arm’s length bodies
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This document shows how to contact each of the Department’s ALBs. It also sets out who sits on each of their boards.

Guidance: Careers guidance: advice for schools
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders school staff governing bodies local authorities

It applies to:

maintained schools academies and free schools pupil referral units

It...

Statutory guidance: Careers guidance provision for young people in schools
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised guidance document published.

This statutory guidance is for:

headteachers school staff local authorities that maintain pupil referral units

It applies to:

maintained ...
Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added document for July 2014

Timetable of overseas trade statistics and regional trade statistics releases are published on the HM Revenue & Customs trade statistics site.

Research and analysis: Energy - summary leaflet
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

A handy summary of the Scotland analysis paper on energy.

Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, to inform the debate about Scotland’s constitutional future, the UK government is undertaking a...

Corporate report: Yemen - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: South Sudan - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Sudan - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Saudi Arabia - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Libya - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report here

Corporate report: Syria - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Iraq - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Zimbabwe - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Vietnam - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Uzbekistan - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Turkmenistan - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Sri Lanka - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Somalia - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Russia - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Pakistan - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Iran - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Fiji - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Eritrea - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Cuba - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Colombia - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: China - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Central African Republic - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Burma - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Belarus - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Afghanistan - Country of Concern
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This publication is part of the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Submit a question or comment on the report

Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2013
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

This report provides an overview of activity in 2013 by the FCO and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around the world. It also sets out the analysis on country situations and...

Consultation outcome: Modernising the taxation of corporate debt and derivative contracts
seen at 10:31, 10 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include a link to "modernising the taxation of corporate debt and derivative contracts: Technical Note"

At Budget 2013, the Government announced a review of the rules governing the taxation...

Press release: Estimates of mortality in local authority areas associated with air pollution
seen at 10:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Estimates of the number of deaths in UK local authorities that can be attributed to long term exposure to particle air pollution have been published by Public Health England (PHE).

The figures are calculated...

News story: Vaisakhi 2014: David Cameron’s message
seen at 10:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Vaisakhi 2014: Message from David Cameron

Read the transcript of the video below:

I want to send my best wishes to everyone celebrating Vaisakhi this year.

This is a hugely...

Government response: DFID response to IDC report on disability and development
seen at 10:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In response to the report on disability and development published by the International Development Committee in the UK Parliament today, International Development Minister Lynne Featherstone said:

<...
Statement to Parliament: Careers guidance
seen at 10:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of plans to reform the education and skills systems we need better support to prepare young people for the world of work.

Today I am publishing revised statutory guidance, “Careers guidance...

Welsh Exports - Quarter 4 2013
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) estimates of exports from Wales.
Referral to Treatment Times for Wales - February 2014
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release gives information on the total time waited from referral by a GP or other medical practitioner to hospital treatment in the NHS in Wales.
NHS Diagnostic and Therapy Service Waiting Times for Wales - February 2014
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release shows information on waiting times for specified diagnostic and therapy service for the NHS in Wales.
Vehicle Licensing Statistics - 2013
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Annual report providing a range of key statistics relating to licensed vehicles and new vehicle registrations in Great Britain.
Reliability of journeys on Highways Agency roads - February 2014
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release presents provisional information about the reliability of journeys on the Highways Agency roads.
Long-Term International Migration - Quality of Long-Term International Migration estimates from 2001 to 2011
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
A review of the quality of Long-Term International Migration (LTIM) estimates from 2001 to 2011, including a series of revised net migration estimates that are consistent with the results of the 2011 Census.
Travelpac - Q4 2013
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Travelpac consists of a series of data files derived from the International Passenger Survey (IPS), giving access to data in a form suitable for use by small businesess and students.
Overseas Travel and Tourism - Monthly Release - Provisional Results for February 2014
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly results on the number of overseas visitors to the UK, UK residents visits abroad, earnings from overseas visits, expenditure of UK residents going abroad.
Cereals Usage by Millers, Brewers and Maltsters - UK - February 2014
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This statistical release is an amalgamation of the statistical releases: Brewers, Distillers and Maltsters Usage and Stocks, Cereals Usage by Oatmeal Millers in the UK and Wheat Milled and Flour Production.
Animal Feed Statistics for Great Britain - February 2014
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on Animal Feed in Great Britain.
Utilisation of Milk by Dairies in England and Wales - February 2014
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales for the production of a range of milk products.
Renewables Obligation: certificates and generation - December 2013 data
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly data on the number of certificates issued for generation under the Renewables Obligation.
UK Armed Forces Monthly Personnel Report - 1 March 2014
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This is a monthly publication containing requirements, strengths, intake and outflow from the UK Armed Forces by Service. Voluntary Outflow information by Service is also shown.
Equitable Life Payment Scheme (Sajid Javid)
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

As of 31 March 2014 the Equitable Life payment scheme has made payments totalling £901 million to 860,972 policyholders. The scheme has published a further progress report, which can be found at: http...

Local and Mayoral Election Guidance (European Parliament) (Francis Maude)
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Guidance has today been issued to civil servants in UK departments and those working in non-departmental public bodies and other arm’s length bodies on the principles that they should observe in relation...

Markets for Government Services (Francis Maude)
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are committed to opening up public contracts, with a wide, diverse range of providers competing to deliver high-quality services.

Following the material concerns that emerged last year, relating...

Local Planning and Renewable Energy Developments (Eric Pickles)
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This coalition Government have reformed the planning process so that communities themselves have the opportunity to influence the decisions that affect their lives. We have abolished regional strategies, and ...

Glasgow Commonwealth Games (Call-out Order) (Mark Francois)
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A call-out order has been made under section 56(1A) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 to enable reservists to be called out for permanent service as part of Defence’s contribution to the safety and security...

Qualifications Reform (Michael Gove)
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today announcing the next steps in the reform of GCSEs and A-levels.

We are introducing more rigorous content into reformed GCSEs and A-levels to be taught from September 2016 and 2015...

Scotland Analysis (Energy) (Edward Davey)
seen at 09:31, 10 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have today published the 12th paper in the Scotland analysis programme series to inform the debate on Scotland’s future within the United Kingdom.

“Scotland Analysis: Energy&#...