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14 April 2014

Onshore wind
seen at 21:32, 14 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about the government?s policy on onshore wind, the PMS said the government wanted communities to have a greater say in the planning process. Onshore wind played a role in the wider renewable energy agenda...

Royal Mail
seen at 21:32, 14 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about the sale of Royal Mail, the PMS pointed to what the PM had said in a press conference that afternoon. The taxpayer was benefiting from the receipts of the sale and the company was now able to compete...

Muslim Brotherhood
seen at 21:32, 14 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about the government review into the Muslim Brotherhood, the PMS said the review would look across the board at the Muslim Brotherhood, its links to organisations in the region and in the UK itself.

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Maria Miller
seen at 21:32, 14 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked whether the Prime Minister had confidence in Maria Miller, the PMS said that he did.

original source.

Immigration
seen at 21:32, 14 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked for the PM?s approach to immigration levels, the PMS said the PM wanted to see net migration fall to under 100,000.

original source.

Waitrose
seen at 21:32, 14 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked where the PM did his shopping, the PMS said the PM had already discussed the various supermarkets he shopped in.

original source.

Christianity
seen at 21:32, 14 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about Eric Pickles? recent comments on atheism, the PMS said the Prime Minister had expressed his views on faith in the UK many times.

original source.

Ukraine
seen at 21:32, 14 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about the recent developments in Ukraine the PMS said that the government continued to monitor the situation carefully and that all parties should show restraint.

original source.

MPs holidays
seen at 21:32, 14 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked whether it was true that consideration was being given to allocating an extra week?s ?holiday? for MPs, the PMS said he was not aware of any changes to the Parliamentary timetable.

original ...

Maria Miller
seen at 21:32, 14 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

In response to questions on Maria Miller, her apology and her position as Culture Secretary, the Prime Minister?s Spokesman pointed journalists to what the Prime Minister had said on the matter.

original...

Independent report: Evaluation of a decade of DFID and World Bank supported HIV and AIDS programmes in Vietnam from 2003 to 2012
seen at 18:31, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Evaluation of a decade of DFID and World Bank supported HIV and AIDS programmes in Vietnam from 2003 to 2012, including DFID’s management response.

Guidance: NCTL Coventry map and directions
seen at 18:31, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

This is a map showing directions to the NCTL in Coventry.

Independent report: External evaluation of the Southern African Regional Social and Behaviour Change Communication Programme
seen at 18:31, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

External evaluation of the Southern African Regional Social and Behaviour Change Communication Programme.

Independent report: Evaluation of Zambia's child grant program: 24 month impact report
seen at 18:31, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Evaluation of Zambia’s child grant program: 24 month impact report

Policy paper: Public service pensions increase: 2014
seen at 18:31, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to Pensions Increase (Review) Order 2014 added

The multiplier tables are produced to help scheme administrators correctly apply the annual increase to public service pensions, taking into ...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Iran (human rights)
seen at 18:31, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added notice Iran (Human Rights) (Reg 371/2014) and updated consolidated list

In 2011, the European Union imposed restrictive measures on persons responsible for serious human rights violations...

FOI release: British ambassadors and high commissioners born in the UK
seen at 18:31, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

This FOI response explains how FCO appointments are made by merit through fair and open competition so no information is held on the split in English, Scottish, Welsh or Northern Irish representation. Staff are...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 18:31, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list to reflect notice Iran (Human Rights) (Reg 371/2014)

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, ...

Guidance: EXP21 expense claim form and advice
seen at 18:31, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

The EXP21 is the form for claiming reimbursement for travel and other expenses incurred in the course of attending:

a disciplinary hearing an induction appeal an event at the invitation of the Department...
NCUB report on collaboration between universities and businesses
seen at 18:31, 14 April in HEFCE news (Our copy).
The ‘State of the Relationship’ report by the National Centre for Universities and Business, sets out the important and varied relationships between universities and businesses.
News story: Ukraine - latest updates
seen at 18:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with recent statement

This page brings together the latest statements and articles from the government on the situation in Ukraine:

Foreign Office travel advice for Ukraine <...
Press release: PM phone calls with Chancellor Merkel and President Hollande: 14 April 2014
seen at 18:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the phone calls, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke separately to Chancellor Merkel and President Hollande this morning to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. ...

Speech: 20th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide
seen at 18:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

For many, 1994 was a year of progress and inspiration.

The world saw the final end of apartheid, with the election of Nelson Mandela.

Here at home we saw the opening of the Euro-Tunnel, so it ...

News story: Passover 2014: David Cameron’s message
seen at 18:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister said:

I want to send my very best wishes to Jewish people in Britain and across the world as the festival of Passover begins.

Passover marks the Children of Israel’s release...

News story: Passover 2014: Nick Clegg’s message
seen at 18:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Passover 2014: message from Nick Clegg

The full transcript is below:

I want to wish Jewish communities, within Britain and around the world, a happy and peaceful Passover.

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News story: Apply for a place on our Vacation Placement Scheme
seen at 18:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

We will run two, one-week vacation schemes in the summer of 2014, with a total of 10 placements available. The dates are:

7 July to 11 July 2014

14 July to 18 July 2014

The Work

Whether...

Guidance: Further education initial teacher training: bursary guide - academic year 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section on eligibility conditions revised.

This guide covers the operational delivery of further education (FE) initial teacher training bursaries.

It is aimed at providers, but can be ...

FOI release: Number of UK armed forces men injured in Afghanistan and prescribed a male sex hormone
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request dated 3 March 2014 for the number of UK armed forces men injured in Afghanistan and subsquently prescribed a male sex hormone from 2001 onwards...

FOI release: Number of MPGS soldiers failed annual fitness test or medically downgraded
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

MOD response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request dated 13 February 2014 for the number of Military Provost Guard Service soldiers who failed the annual fitness test or have been medically downgraded between...

Research and analysis: Public dialogue on Significant Water Management Issues
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

This public dialogue on Significant Water Management Issues (SWMI) was undertaken within the context of the Environment Agency’s Challenges and Choices consultation.

The Sciencewise supported dialogue...

FOI release: Suspended and unsuspended extant export licences
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Information and Skills on suspended and still unsuspended extant licences for export to the Russian military

This information has been released by...

Transparency data: Proposed Work Plan (CoRWM doc. 3151)
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

CoRWM’s proposed programme of work outlines CoRWM’s remit and upcoming priorities. It also provides a breakdown of the allocation of resource that will be spent on each area of work. This has been submitted to...

Guidance: Buying ICT for your school
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Advice document updated.

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders school business managers back office staff governing bodies

It relates to maintained schools.

This...

Guidance: Buying for schools: ICT framework suppliers
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated framework suppliers document added.

The suppliers listed within this document been approved by the department as capable of providing a set of mandatory services to educational institutions...

FOI release: Data protection information share between the DBS and survey provider
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

FOI: 1159

I require a copy of the data protection information share agreement entered into between you and your chosen partner for customer satisfaction surveys. This is requested to be in portable document...

FOI release: Number of complaints about workforce entries for taxi or private hire drivers
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

FOI: 1158

Between the 1 December 2013 and 1 March 2014:

Please provide me with the number of complaints or comments received by DBS concerning workforce entries for Taxi or Private Hire drivers...

FOI release: DBS application numbers for the top fifty registered bodies 2009 - 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

FOI: 1157

Please can I have the application figures for the top 50 RBs. Can this include 5 tabs for:

1 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010 1 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011 1 Jan 2012 - 31 ...

FOI release: Number of disclosures requested by the top ten registered bodies in 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

FOI: 1156

Please can I have 12 excel spreadsheet tabs one for each month of 2013 indicating the amount of disclosures requested by the top 10 RBs in that month.

FOI release: Telephone maintenance contract for the Disclosure and Barring Service
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

FOI: 1155

The information that I require relates to a specific telecommunications contract.

I have sent this request previous but the contract information sent by the organisation has expired ...

Transparency data: Bernard Herdan expenses: December 2012 - December 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for October 2013 - December 2013.

Expenses for Bernard Herdan, non-executive director - DBS board member.

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Transparency data: Bill Griffiths expenses: December 2012 - December 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for October 2013 - December 2013.

Expenses for Bill Griffiths, non-executive director and DBS board chairman.

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Transparency data: Caroline Tapster expenses: December 2012 to December 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for October 2013 - December 2013.

Expenses for Caroline Tapster, non-executive director - DBS board member.

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Transparency data: Donald Findlater expenses: December 2012 - December 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for October 2013 - December 2013.

Expenses for Donald Findlater, non-executive director - DBS board member.

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Transparency data: Tom Davies expenses: December 2012 - December 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for October 2013 - December 2013.

Expenses for Tom Davies, non-executive director (Welsh representative) DBS board member.

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Transparency data: Richard Black expenses: December 2012 - December 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for October 2013 - December 2013.

Expenses for Richard Black, non-executive director (Northern Ireland representative) DBS board member.

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Transparency data: Mehmuda Mian expenses: December 2012 - December 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for October 2013 - December 2013.

Expenses for Mehmuda Mian, non-executive director - DBS board member.

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Transparency data: Jane Clayson expenses 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Expenses for Jane Clayson, director, change directorate at the DBS.

quarter 4
Transparency data: Janet Gauld expenses: December 2012 - December 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for October 2013 - December 2013.

Expenses for Janet Gauld, DBS director of operations (barring).

quarter 1 quarter 2 quarter 3 quarter 4
Transparency data: Adriènne Kelbie expenses: December 2012 - December 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for October 2013 - December 2013.

Expenses for Adriènne Kelbie, DBS chief executive - DBS board member.

quarter 1 quarter 2 quarter 3 quarter 4
Transparency data: Adele Downey expenses: December 2012 - December 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for October 2013 - December 2013.

Expenses for Adele Downey, deputy chief executive and director, corporate services - DBS board member.

quarter 1 quarter 2 quarter 3 ...
Transparency data: Sue Quigley expenses: December 2012 - December 2013
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for October - December 2013.

Expenses for Sue Quigley, director, operations (disclosure) and DBS board member.

quarter 1 quarter 2 quarter 3 quarter 4
Statutory guidance: Key stage 1 phonics screening check: monitoring visits guidance and form
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

This statutory guidance is for local authority monitoring visitors. It provides instructions on carrying out monitoring visits for the phonics screening check.

Schools are also advised to read this guidance...

Guidance: Manufacturers’ guide to recalls in the UK automotive sector
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional forms have been attached which manufacturers should use when notifying DVSA that they intend to issue a recall or non-coded action.

This guide provides ‘best practice’ advice on how ...

Guidance: Technical advice for using the online State Pension statement service
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced PDF with revised version with added workaround information to the compatible operating systems and web browsers sections.

Find out why you can’t save your online statement and which IT...

Guidance: Key stage 2 tests: timetable variations
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Headteachers and teachers should read this guidance for information on timetable variations for key stage 2 national curriculum tests.

Statistics: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC): operational statistics
seen at 16:33, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monthly statistics added.

About these statistics

These statistics aren’t classed as an ‘official statistic’. This means that they are not:

subject to scrutiny and assessment by the...
Renewable solution needed: our response to the third IPCC report
seen at 16:30, 14 April in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Jim Skea, CCC committee member and vice-chair of IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) Working Group III, set out the CCC’s response to the third IPCC report in an article for the Guardian.

...

Press release: Parents flock to free schools
seen at 16:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

New figures released today show that free schools are proving hugely popular with parents - attracting almost 3 applications for every available place.

The department surveyed all open free schools for...

News story: DVLA opening hours: Easter 2014
seen at 16:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

There are a range of electronic services available online, alternatively the opening times for our contact centre can be found below:

Date Opening hours Thursday 17 April 8am...
News story: Government to introduce new criminal offence for tax evaders
seen at 16:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The government will consult on plans to introduce a new strict liability criminal offence for individuals who hide their money offshore.

Under the plans announced by the Chancellor, HM Revenue & ...

News story: Chris Grayling appoints Queen's Counsel
seen at 16:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The ceremony is held every year in Westminster Hall at the Palace of Westminster in London.

It awards the rank of Queen’s Counsel to either practising barristers or practising solicitors with Higher ...

News story: HMS Echo continues hunt for missing Malaysian airliner
seen at 16:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

HMS Echo is scouring the southern Indian Ocean to find the ‘black box’ flight recorder from missing flight MH370, which disappeared from radar screens on 8 March 2014 with 239 people on board.

The ship...

Press release: Over 96,000 people contact adoption information service in 12 months
seen at 16:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 96,000 people interested in giving a vulnerable child a stable, loving home have contacted First4Adoption in just 12 months - an average of 327 new contacts every day.

First4Adoption, the government...

Press release: 123 communities to take control of neighbourhood schemes
seen at 16:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Minister Stephen Williams MP today (14 April 2014) announced 123 more communities will be taking control of neighbourhood schemes to boost employment, combat crime and improve the health of residents...

Press release: Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attack in Abuja, Nigeria
seen at 16:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, said:

I was deeply saddened to hear of the bomb explosion in the east of Abuja. I unreservedly condemn those responsible and hope they are swiftly brought to justice...

Open consultation: Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay potential Special Protection Area (pSPA)
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change to consultation end date

The Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay potential Special Protection Area (pSPA) is recommended for internationally important populations of overwintering divers and ...

Guidance: Sennybridge firing notice
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Sennybridge firing times for May 2014.

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

Notice: S9 1TQ: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This notice includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Aggregate Industries...
Notice: YO25 6XN: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This notice includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: M J Girking Limited...
Form: Fair Chance Fund: expressions of interest
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Fair Chance Fund: questions and answers.

The Fair Chance Fund is a payment by results programme of up to &pound;15 million that aims to improve outcomes for a group of young, homeless...

Notice: BS11 0YA: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This notice includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Augean Treatment...
Notice: AL2 3NL: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This notice includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Navitas Environmental...
Notice: CO9 2HG: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:35, 14 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: HD6 2PE: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:35, 14 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: Guide to UK Life Sciences
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

This brochure covers:

improving the business environment for Life Sciences supporting the UK’s vibrant research base improving the quality and efficiency of clinical translation providing access to...
Guidance: Large sites infrastructure programme: prospectus
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Locally-led large scale housing schemes are an important vehicle for meeting the country’s housing needs. By definition they are complex, needing to resolve multiple issues, but they also provide an excellent...

Guidance: ILR specification, validation rules and appendices 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document added: ILR specification 2014 to 2015 XML schema definitions: version 1 (14 April 2014)

These documents set out the details of the data about further education (FE) learners and their ...

Policy paper: Common Agricultural Policy reform countdown timeline
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Timeline document updated.

This document explains the steps we are taking, throughout 2014, to implement the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) schemes which will start in 2015.

It summarises...

Guidance: Common Agricultural Policy: introduction to the new CAP schemes
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet provides an introduction to the new 2015 CAP schemes, and an overview of what they will mean for you. The leaflet includes:

some details of the Basic Payment Scheme, the greening rules and ...
Corporate report: HMRC's business plan: 2014 to 2016
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

HMRC is an effective, efficient and impartial tax and payments authority. We collect the money that pays for the UK’s public services and help families and individuals with targeted financial support. We help...

Transparency data: Minutes: CoRWM Plenary, January 2014
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for factual accuracy from discussions with a stakeholder.

In this meeting, CoRWM members reported back on recent meetings that they had observed or attended with DECC and Scottish Government...

Transparency data: Minutes: CoRWM Plenary, February 2014 (CoRWM doc. 3150)
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

At this meeting, members reported on meetings they have attended both as observers and participants since the last plenary. This includes meetings with the Welsh Government, the Nuclear Innovation and Research...

Transparency data: DFID government e-payments framework transactions March 2014
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

DFID government e-payments framework transactions March 2014.

Transparency data: Minutes: meeting with Welsh Government and NRW (CoRWM doc. 3152)
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

At this meeting, attendees reflected on a meeting that took place earlier that morning with the Welsh Government Minister. The Welsh Government talked about DECC’s Siting Consultation that was issued in Wales...

Guidance: Whole of Government Accounts 2013 to 2014: guidance for preparers
seen at 14:35, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated data collection tool pack and counter-party identifier list published

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

NERC research centre achieves bronze Athena SWAN award
seen at 14:34, 14 April in NERC news (Our copy).
BGS receives award recognising excellence in women's employment in STEMM.
New Centre for Environmental Geochemistry to open in Nottingham
seen at 14:34, 14 April in NERC news (Our copy).
The British Geological Survey (BGS) and the University of Nottingham have announced a new research facility, the Centre for Environmental Geochemistry.
Follow the Herring project travels down the East Coast
seen at 14:34, 14 April in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Follow the Herring project travels down the East Coast
ONE STOP - BARKER BARRACKS
seen at 14:30, 14 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The One Stop in Barker Barracks will be CLOSED on Tuesday 22nd April due to a change in location.

From Wednesday 23rd April the One Stop will be located in ...

Primary Care Patient Survey
seen at 14:30, 14 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Please find a link to the Primary Care Patient Survey.  http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/primarycaresurvey Please spend just a couple of minutes of your time to complete this survey in...

Press release: London to host Friends of Yemen meeting on 29 April 2014
seen at 14:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The governments of the UK, Saudi Arabia and Yemen will co-chair the next Friends of Yemen meeting in London on 29 April 2014. The Friends of Yemen was established in 2010 to co-ordinate international support ...

Press release: Government offers support for locally-led garden cities
seen at 14:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities with ideas for a new generation of garden cities will receive support from the government to turn their ambitions into reality, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Communities Secretary Eric Pickles...

News story: Apache flies 50,000 hours on operations in Afghanistan
seen at 14:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

This represents a third of all UK Apache flying, a huge proportion of the total. Apache helicopters have been conducting operations in Afghanistan since 2006, deploying initially with 16 Air Assault Brigade...

Press release: Easter travel eased as the Highways Agency lifts road works
seen at 14:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will be clearing 7 out of 10 sets of road works to help minimise congestion and smooth journeys over the bank holiday weekend.

More than 150 miles of road works will be completed...

News story: Ukraine - latest updates
seen at 14:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with recent statement

This page brings together the latest statements and articles from the government on the situation in Ukraine:

Foreign Office travel advice for Ukraine <...
News story: HMRC to host seminar on new VAT rules
seen at 14:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The London event, organised with the support of the European Commission, will also cover the VAT Mini One-Stop-Shop (MOSS) business simplification system.

From 1 January 2015, businesses will have to...

Open consultation: European Social Fund Operational Programme 2014 to 2020
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks comments and views on the contents of the draft European Social Fund (ESF) Operational Programme for England 2014 to 2020 (part of the 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds...

Open consultation: Abolition of the Home Grown Timber Advisory Committee
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

We want to know what you think about the intended abolition of the Home Grown Timber Advisory Committee (HGTAC).

Statistics: Water situation report for England: March 2014
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency routinely measure, monitor and report on a range of hydrological parameters to assess the water situation across England. They do this using their own hydrometric data, together with data...

Consultation outcome: Gift Aid and digital giving
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response published

As announced at Budget 2013, the government has published a consultation paper on how to increase the level of Gift Aid take up on digital donations, such as those...

Guidance: Exporting to Hong Kong
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

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

challenges of doing business in Hong Kong growth potential trade between the UK and Hong Kong opportunities...
Guidance: Exporting to Ukraine
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

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

challenges of doing business in Ukraine growth potential trade between the UK and Ukraine opportunities ...
Guidance: Upcoming trade and investment events in Egypt
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates

For more information on any of the events, contact the UKTI team in Egypt.

Statistical data set: SO2 NOx return, February 2014
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Details of cumulative operating hours since 1 January 2008, where limited by the Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD) are also shown.

The remaining stations that chose the National Emissions Reduction...

Research and analysis: Analysis of the dynamic effects of fuel duty reductions
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Since 2010 the government has committed to increase the transparency and sophistication of its modelling of the effects of policies. As part of this, HMRC has been developing a Computable General Equilibrium...

Promotional material: Regeneration projects in the UK: investment opportunities
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

This guide covers:

Regeneration and Investment Organisation (RIO) opportunities to invest in UK projects online access to RIO projects help from UK government investment successes enterprise zones...
Guidance: Exporting to Russia
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

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

challenges of doing business in Russia benefits and growth potential of the market trade between the UK and ...
Transparency data: School capacity: academic year 2012 to 2013
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: S106 forecast underlying data added.

The annual school capacity survey 2013 provides information for:

May 2013 on the numbers of: primary school places secondary school places...
Transparency data: Primary school places: local authority basic need scorecards
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

These scorecards show the progress each local authority in England has made in providing new primary school places between the academic year 2009 to 2010 and the academic year 2012 to 2013.

They also...

Policy paper: Electricity licence exemption for Avonmnouth Biomass facility
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

A proposal to make an exemption from the requirement for a licence to generate electricity in respect of the Avonmnouth Biomass facility. Responses by 12 May 2014.

Guidance: DH non-executive appointments
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the following appointments: Non-Executive Director of Monitor and Members of the Commission on Human Medicines.

Details about appointments made to the Department’s public bodies...

Promotional material: Rail industry guide for overseas investors
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

This UKTI publication has information on:

introduction to the UK rail sector current and future infrastructure projects (High Speed 2) opportunities for investment
Guidance: Military low flying: avoidance policy
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance should be read before submitting an avoidance request for low flying military aircraft. If once you have read the policy you still wish to apply for a Request low flying to be temporarily stopped...

Guidance: Locally-led garden cities: prospectus
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: No deadline - text removed to reflect final amendments to prospectus

Increasing the supply of new homes is a key priority for the coalition government. We have already done a great deal - mortgage...

Guidance: Defence financial management policy manual
seen at 11:53, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced 'Defence financial management policy manual' with the latest version.

Joint Service Publication (JSP) 462: financial management policy manual provides policy, rules and guidance on the...

Garrison Guide
seen at 11:36, 14 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

This Year's SERVICE COMMUNITY OFFICIAL GUIDE is now out!   It contains Local Information, Important Numbers + Service, Schools, Leisure Facilities and Your Accomodation. 

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Press release: Government blows the whistle on disability discrimination in football
seen at 11:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister of State for Disabled People has called on Britain’s football leagues to take urgent action to redress the ‘woeful’ lack of appropriate support and space for disabled spectators at many stadiums ...

Press release: New generation of motorway opens on M25
seen at 11:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

An 8 mile section of the motorway in Hertfordshire is the first in the country of a new style of ‘smart motorway’ schemes where pioneering technology and use of the hard shoulder as a permanent running lane combine...

Press release: London to host Friends of Yemen meeting on 29 April 2014
seen at 11:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The governments of the UK, Saudi Arabia and Yemen will co-chair the next Friends of Yemen meeting in London on 29 April 2014. The Friends of Yemen was established in 2010 to co-ordinate international support ...

Press release: David Jones and Danny Alexander introduce Wales Bill in Parliament
seen at 11:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Adding Welsh and English language expnatory notes

Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones and Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, have today (20 March 2014) introduced the Wales...

Press release: Government offers support for locally-led garden cities
seen at 11:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities with ideas for a new generation of garden cities will receive support from the government to turn their ambitions into reality, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Communities Secretary Eric Pickles...

Guidance: Later life newsletter 54: April 2014
seen at 10:32, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Later life newsletter 54 (March 2014) has the latest news on policy changes, good practice and initiatives and their impact on older people.

To subscribe to the later life newsletter, email: simon....

Promotional material: Removal of the spare room subsidy: information videos
seen at 10:32, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

These videos are part of a wider collection of spare room subsidy communications materials. They may be used by local authorities, housing providers and support organisations to explain the changes in ...

John Buchan School recreate Anderson Shelter
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Following the Easter Holidays Year 6 pupils at John Buchan School will be given an awe inspiring experience. Over the last several weeks the caretaker has been busy digging down into the courtyard area...
BFG X/Y Fuel & Light Scheme - INCREASE IN X CONTRIBUTION
seen at 10:30, 14 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Please find details of the increase in contribution for those who pay towards the XY scheme, wef 01 Apr 14. These increase will show up in the April pay packet and will range between £4.34...
News story: Digital Inclusion Strategy: helping everyone to get online
seen at 10:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Today we are launching a Digital Inclusion Strategy that aims to reduce the number of people who are offline by 25% by 2016.

As part of this, we have also launched a new Digital Inclusion Charter...

Guidance: Adoption in Vietnam for British nationals
seen at 09:31, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The version is updated on 14 April 2014 according to the requirement from Consular Section.

Adoption in Vietnam for British nationals

Guidance: Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorisation Slip – Vietnam
seen at 09:31, 14 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The version is updated on 14 April 2014 according to the requirement from Consular Section.

Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorisation Slip – Vietnam

Guidance: UK emergency travel document
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Updated: The version is updated on 14 April 2014 according to the requirement from Consular Section.

UK emergency travel document

Form: Service Request Form
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Updated: The version is updated on 14 April 2014 according to the requirement from Consular Section.

Service Request Form for legalisation and notarial services

Guidance: Ukraine – Consular Fees
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Updated: Updated 14 April 2014

A full list of Consular fees

Form: Application from
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Please find the attached application form

Open consultation: Core maths technical guidance
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The Department for Education invites views on proposed detailed technical guidance for core maths qualifications to be introduced in September 2015. Early teaching trials of newly accredited qualifications will...

Policy paper: Plans to improve primary care
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‘Transforming Primary Care’ sets out plans for more proactive, personalised and joined up care, including the Proactive Care Programme, providing the 800,000 patients with the most complex health and care needs...

News story: Baroness Kramer makes Worcestershire flood recovery visit
seen at 09:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Baroness Kramer has visited Worcestershire to see how the county is recovering from the recent floods.

As the county’s Ministerial Representative for Flood Recovery, she met with representatives from ...

Speech: "UK is gravely concerned by events in Eastern Ukraine"
seen at 09:30, 14 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Madam President,

The United Kingdom is gravely concerned by events in Eastern Ukraine, which have escalated over the last 48 hours with armed men seizing control of government buildings and ...

100 days to Glasgow: Commonwealth Athletes Reminded to Stay ‘Squeaky Clean’
seen at 02:31, 14 April in News (Our copy).
Launching four new Squeaky ducks, designed for athletes from the four home nation teams competing at Glasgow 2014