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17 April 2014

News story: Ukraine - latest updates
seen at 23:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Foreign Secretary statement

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

Foreign Office travel advice for ...
Press release: Call with Herman Van Rompuy
seen at 22:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to Herman Van Rompuy this evening.

A Downing Street spokesman said:

The Prime Minister spoke to Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, following...

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes progress made in Geneva on Ukraine
seen at 22:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Following talks involving the EU, US, Ukraine and Russia, Foreign Secretary, William Hague said:

I welcome the commitments made in the Geneva talks today. The steps contained in the joint agreement...

Press release: Government review of the Muslim Brotherhood
seen at 20:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has commissioned an internal government review into the philosophy, activities, impact and influence on UK national interests, at home and abroad, of the Muslim Brotherhood and of government...

Consultation outcome: Court orders relating to family law
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published government response to the consultation.

We are consulting on changes to the statutory guidance on the Children Act 1989. The guidance relates to public and private family law orders ...

Statutory guidance: Children Act 1989: court orders
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This statutory guidance is for:

local authorities children services practitioners front-line managers directors of children’s services

It provides information about the range of court orders set...

Guidance: Whole of Government Accounts 2013 to 2014: guidance for preparers
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data collection pack and CPID list published

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

Form: Information required for UK merchant ship registration (MSF 5547)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used to apply for a vessel to be considered eligible for registration on the UK Ship Register. Complete the form and email it to: ukshipregister@mcga.gov.uk.

As an alternative...

Form: Application for a duplicate certificate of registry (MSF 4742)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Application form for requesting a duplicate of your registration certificate if the original is either:

lost destroyed defaced or illegible
Form: Request to pay by credit card to RSS (MSF 5184)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Fill in this form if you want to pay for registration services by:

Maestro Visa MasterCard Access Delta
Form: Application to remove British ship from UK register (MSF 4744)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This form must be completed and sent with the original certificate of registry to the Registry of Shipping and Seamen

Form: Application to change ship's name or port of choice (MSF 4741)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Owners must use this form to apply for a change to either:

name of ship port of choice

You must not alter the details marked on the ship until you’ve received a carving and marking note showing the...

Form: Builder's certificate (MSF 4743)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This certificate is used to register a British ship and the details are entered in the register.

Builders can use their own printed form provided they supply the same details as those required in MSF...

Form: Owner eligibility to register a bareboat charter (MSF 4735)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Bareboat charterers complete this form to confirm their eligibility as owners when registering their vessel on Part IV of the UK Ship Register.

Guidance: Projects British High Commission Bridgetown will support in 2014-15
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The Bilateral Programme Budget is primarily used to help the British High Commission Bridgetown achieve the strategic priorities of the UK’s foreign ministry, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. We try to support...

Form: Owner eligibility to register merchant or pleasure vessel (MSF 4727)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Merchant ship and pleasure vessel owners complete this form to confirm their eligibility as owners when registering their vessel on Part I of the UK Ship Register.

Form: Bill of sale (MSF 4705)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

A buyer of a British registered ship doesn’t obtain complete title until an appropriate bill of sale has been recorded with the Registry of Shipping and Seamen and a new certificate issued.

Form: Application to register a British ship over 500GT (MSF 4740A)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Owners of commercial vessels >500GT who want to operate under the UK flag must register their vessel using this form.

Form: Application to register a British ship (MSF 4740)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Owners of merchant ships and fishing vessels who want to operate under the UK flag must register their vessel using this form.

Form: Replacing your STCW certificate (MSF 4299)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Please note that you must also apply for a revalidation if your lost certificate of competency (CoC) or certificate of equivalent competency (CEC) has expired. If this is the case please also complete form MSF4201...

Form: Alternative route for a CoC revalidation (MSF 4258)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

If you have been away from the industry and wish to revalidate your expired certificate of competency, you are required to pass an oral examination. Before completing this form, please ensure you have read the...

Form: Certificate of competency (electro technical officer) (MSF 4259)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 7, 8 and 9. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your ...

Form: Certificate of competency (workboats) (MSF 4257)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 8, 9 and 10. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your...

Form: Revalidation of a certificate of competency (MSF 4201)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6, 7 and 8. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your ...

Form: Certificate of competency (tug deck)(MSF 4260)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6, 7, 8 and 9. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your...

Form: Vessel traffic services (VTS) operators application (MSF 4807)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 4, 5 and 6. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your ...

Form: Apply for a letter of initial assessment (MSF 4352)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6 and 7. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your application...

Form: GMDSS STCW endorsement (MSF 4354)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 4 and 5. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your application...

Form: Certificate of competency (fishing deck)(MSF 4345)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 8. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your application...

Form: Yacht rating certificate (MSF 4340)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 7and 8. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your application...

Form: Watch rating certificates (MSF 4371)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6 and 7. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your application...

Form: Application for a safe manning document (MSF 4227)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The application should be made at the time of applying for registration.

Also required is:

a covering letter with your telephone, fax and email contact information details of any sister ships...
Form: Exemption application form (MSF 1010)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is to be filled in by the:

relevant classification society owner manager master
Form: Application for survey of large yacht (MSF 5100)
seen at 18:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is for:

owners masters
Form: Stability questionnaire: large yacht (MSF 2225)
seen at 18:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This form (presented in Word and PDF formats) is for:

yacht builders consultants
Form: MoU data request form (MSF 5369)
seen at 18:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This application form is based on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) created by Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Form: Report a wreck or salvage form (MSF 6200)
seen at 18:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

If you recover any wreck material, you’ll need to complete this form.

Print it, sign it, have a witness sign it, and send it to the Receiver of Wreck at MCA within 28 days of the recovery.

Please...
Form: Confidential medical report (MSF 4155)
seen at 18:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is for Maritme and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors.

Form: ML5 medical report form and certificate (MSF 4112)
seen at 18:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Download and print these forms, and take them to your doctor to be filled in. It doesn’t have to be a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor).

This form is for:

anyone applying for...
Form: Certificate of proficiency (MSF 4391)
seen at 18:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).
We do not offer a counter service.
Form: Certificate of competency (yacht engine) (MSF 4278)
seen at 18:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).
IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6 and 7. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your application...
Form: Certificate of competency (Deck) (MSF 4274)
seen at 18:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).
IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6, 7 and 8. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your application...
Form: Certificate of competency (engine) (MSF4275)
seen at 18:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).
IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6 and 7. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your application...
£380,000 Investment in Cultural Opportunities in the West Midlands
seen at 18:30, 17 April in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
£380,000 Investment in Cultural Opportunities in the West Midlands
Press release: Business Secretary considers evidence for tougher regulation of arms exports
seen at 18:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Pre-licensing register of arms brokers: call for evidence

The document seeks views on whether there is a need for tougher regulation of arms exports.

The UK aims to operate one of the...

Press release: Baston Fen developer to pay £212,000
seen at 18:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Freeman of Langtoft Fen was also ordered to carry out 80 hours unpaid work in the community and fined £12,500 on each offence to run concurrently; and to pay £75,000 costs to the Environment...

Notice: SG19 2TP: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain:

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Form: IVA application form: light goods vehicles (LGVs) (up to 3,500kg) (IVA 1LG)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new, interactive, version of the form has now been published which includes a page detailing payment options.

This form is used to apply for IVA for LGVs with a gross vehicle weight of up to ...

Notice: BH15 1HZ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain:

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Independent report: Social exclusion of people in the sex industry: review of evidence
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This National Inclusion Board (NIB) report is structured around 3 themes:

the factors that cause vulnerability, social exclusion and involvement in sex work how social exclusion affects the lives of...
Form: IVA application form: passenger cars (IVA 1C)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new interactive version of the form has now been published.

This form is used to apply for IVA for passenger cars with no more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s.

All these kinds...

Guidance: Inward investor support directory
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The UK Advisory Network (UKAN) provides a listing of UK businesses that can provide professional support for foreign investors setting up in the UK.

The areas they cover include:

Accountants ...
Statutory guidance: High-speed craft international safety code (MSIS 24)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for:

marine surveyors boat owners and operators
Statutory guidance: High-speed craft code 1994 (MSIS 11)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for:

surveyors designers shipbuilders shipowners ship operators
Statutory guidance: Fire protection arrangements (MSIS 12)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The statutory provisions covering fire protection are:

the merchant shipping (fire protection: large ships) regulations 1998; the merchant shipping (fire protection: small ships) regulations 1998; merchant...
Statutory guidance: Approval of stability information (MSIS 9)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The main requirements are as follows:

merchant shipping (load line) regulations 1998, reg 32(5)* for cargo ships; merchant shipping (passenger ship construction: construction of ships of classes I, II...
Guidance: Survey of life saving appliances: volume 1 (MSIS 14)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for:

marine surveyors shipowners boat builders anyone else interested in how MCA carry out surveys of life-saving appliances
Statutory guidance: Survey and inspection of fishing vessels chapter 1 annexes (MSIS 27)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for:

marine surveyors and inspectors fishing vessel owners fishing vessel builders anyone else who needs to know how Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) surveys, inspects and certifies...
Statutory guidance: International HSC code 2000 (2008 Edition) (MSIS 34)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Contains requirements for the design and construction of high-speed craft on international voyages, the equipment to be provided and the conditions for operation and maintenance.

The aim of the code ...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list to reflect notice Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Reg 386/2014)

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

Form: Application for passenger liability certificate (MSF 3244)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Apply to MCA for a certificate of evidence that you have civil liability insurance in place for the EU Regulation (EC) 392/2009 on liability of carriers of passengers by sea in the event of accidents.

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Form: Application for bunker and tanker certificates (MSF 3233)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Use the explanatory notes and complete the form MSF 3233 to apply to MCA for a certificate of evidence that you have civil liability insurance in place for bunker and tanker oil pollution damage.

Alternatively...

Form: e-Application for UK compulsory insurance certificate (MSF 3241)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Application form with guidance notes on applying for all or any of 3 certificates using one email application form. The 3 types of certificate are:

BCLC - Bunker Convention 2001 CLC - Civil Liability ...
Form: Application for a replcement of a BML licence (MSF 4390)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Note: ensure you read the form carefully and complete all applicable sections.

Form: Apply for a BML upgrade (MSF 4370)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Important - before completing this form, please ensure you have read and understood the guidance notes in each section.

Guidance: Endorsing bodies - Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list April 2014.

List of educational institutions that endorse graduates applying under Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur).

Form: Application for a BML exemption (MSF 4374)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Important - before completing this form please ensure you have read fully the guidance notes on page 11.

We do not offer a counter service.
Form: New Boatmasters' licence task record book (MSF 4367)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This task record book is an important document which you need to keep safely. It provides a record of your training in preparation for assessment for obtaining a boatmasters’ licence, and you will need to present...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added Latest HM Treasury Notice, 17/04/2014 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Reg 386/2014)

In 2006 the United Nations imposed restrictions on a range of goods from entering or leaving...

Form: Boatmasters' licence work record book (MSF 4366)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Before you complete this Work Record read the brief explanatory notes on page 3.

We do not offer a counter service.
Statutory guidance: Instructions for the guidance of surveyors: further information
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for ship surveyors, and anyone else interested in how ship surveys are carried out.

Guidance: Tri-service pension codes: April 2014
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The revised rates apply to all personnel who are members of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975 and whose last day of service is on or after the 30th April 2014.

Related information: 2013 Tri-service...
Form: Revalidation of a Boastmasters' licence (MSF 4365)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Important – This form should be completed in block letters or typscript using black ink. Give as much information as you can, providing documentary evidence where necessary. and note there are 8 sections to this...

Form: Certificate of competency (yacht deck)(MSF 4343)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Important - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 8, 9 and 10. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your...

Form: Application for a boatmasters' licence - new entrants (MSF 4364)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Note: ensure you read the form carefully and complete all applicable sections.

Form: Apply for a BML as an existing BML holder (MSF 4362)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please ensure you have read and understood the guidance notes on page 10.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attachment corrected.

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet been claimed by entitled...

Guidance: Flood support schemes: funding available from central government
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated with details of support that fishermen can obtain to replace storm damaged gear.

This guide outlines what support is available to eligible local authorities, households and businesses...

Form: Stability approval questionnaire (MSF 2200)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

At the start of the stability information project the owner’s naval architect should complete a stability approval questionnaire and return it to the lead surveyor of the relevant marine office.

Form: Company declaration interim compliance with ISPS code (MSF 5620)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Form to assist MCA in verifying that the ship is operating in compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code as required by ISPS Code Section A/19.4.2.

The information you...

Form: Request to take part in alternative compliance scheme (MSF 4753)
seen at 16:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Under this voluntary scheme the survey and certification process is streamlined by minimising duplication of effort with the classification societies.

When a ship is registered under the Alternative ...

Form: Continuous synopsis record (CSR) forms and guidance (MSF 5623)
seen at 16:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Use these forms to apply to the Registry of Shipping and Seamen (RSS) for a new continuous synopsis record (CSR) or to make amendments to your CSR.

The CSR is a form of log book that stays with the ship...

Form: Application for survey of ships and fishing vessels (MSF 5100)
seen at 16:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This application form is for owners and operators of ships and fishing vessels to request a survey. The form also contains information about health and safety standards and the arrangements you must make to make...

Form: Mortgage of ship to secure principal sum and interest (MSF 4737)
seen at 16:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is used to notify RSS about:

a mortgage the mortgagor(s) transfer of mortgage discharge of mortgage

It’s important that the registry is informed of any changes.

Form: Notice of mortgage intent (MSF 4739)
seen at 16:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is to be used to notify the Registry of Shipping and Seamen of intent to mortgage.

The notice of mortgage intent is recorded on the register for a period of 30 days, unless it is withdrawn within...

Form: Mortgage of ship to secure current account: form (MSF 4736)
seen at 16:30, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is used to notify RSS about:

the mortgage the mortgagor(s) transfer of mortgage discharge of mortgage

It’s important that the registry is informed of any changes.

New programme to support Nottingham’s Creative Industries
seen at 16:30, 17 April in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
New programme to support Nottingham’s Creative Industries
Does the IPCC endorse shale gas?
seen at 16:30, 17 April in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group 3 5th Assessment Report has been accompanied by some headlines suggesting that the report endorses shale gas. We take...

News story: US Scholarship Business Programme 2014
seen at 16:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) are running a ‘Fundamentals for Success in the US Market’ business programme. This is supported by the Ellis Goodman Foundation. It being held at the Kellogg School of Management...

Press release: Lose your passport, lose your holiday - Keep it safe
seen at 16:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The message “Lose your passport, lose your holiday - Keep it safe”, will be advertised on all transport services including train stations, buses, airports, and also info points & social media, by means of...

Press release: A64 westbound lane closures at Bramham for electricity work
seen at 16:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Traffic management will be installed overnight on the 24 April. For safety reasons the electricity work must be carried out during the day. The lane closure will affect westbound traffic during the morning peak...

Press release: Foreign Secretary offers condolences on South Korean ferry tragedy
seen at 16:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary, William Hague said:

I send my deepest condolences to the government and people of South Korea following the Sewol ferry disaster. My thoughts are with all the bereaved families...

Press release: Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli steps towards settlement expansion
seen at 16:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on steps taken by the Government of Israel to begin the authorisation of an illegal outpost and to allow settlers to regain ownership of a building in Hebron, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said...

Press release: Improvements for A38 Harcombe Bridge near Chudleigh
seen at 16:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The &pound;810,000 project will replace worn waterproofing, expansion joints, parapets, barriers and include laying a new road surface and markings. It will involve a one-and-a-quarter mile stretch of carriageway...

Press release: Essex Fly-tipping warning
seen at 16:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is investigating several incidents of waste being dumped on vacant commercial land and inside commercial units.

Locks were cut and changed, obstacles moved, and units and offices...

Press release: Lincolnshire beach restoration begins following tidal surge
seen at 16:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency scheme played a vital role in helping to protect Lincolnshire’s coastal communities from flooding during December’s tidal surge. This year’s campaign will cost &pound;8.4 million - ...

Press release: Rod licence money improves Great Ouse
seen at 16:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The bank had worn as a result of livestock and flow pressures from Stony Sluice. It has now been reinforced and protected using willow bundles. The work has provided an instant habitat and as the ‘live’ willow...

News story: Robert Goodwill sees flood recovery in Yorkshire and Humberside
seen at 16:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has visited Yorkshire and the Humber estuary to discover how the areas are recovering from damage caused by the recent severe weather.

At the Port of Immingham, the...

Correspondence: Letter to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to Tower Hamlets council giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act (Recommended...

Research and analysis: China: Oliver Letwin’s visit 24-26 March 2014
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Mr Letwin launches a groundbreaking guide for Chinese companies on how to invest in the UK and meets with a number of real or potential investors. He discusses with key Chinese interlocutors the challenges of...

Research and analysis: ASEAN economic bulletin - March 2014
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).
Disclaimer

The purpose of the FCO Country Update(s) for Business (”the Report”) prepared by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is to provide information and related comment to help recipients form their own judgments...

Research and analysis: GCC And Iraq economic summary: February - March 2014
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Latest macroeconomic, energy and other developments in the region

Policy paper: Visit of the Chancellor of the Exchequer to Brazil, 7-9 April 2014
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The first visit to Brazil by a Chancellor for many years is an opportunity for him to see the huge opportunities and challenges of Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world with the fifth largest population...

Research and analysis: Japan: economy: Q4 GDP revised down as January's current account hits a record high March 2014
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Q4 2013 GDP is revised down to 0.7% (0.2% q-o-q) with private capital investment weaker than originally estimated. The January Current Account hits a record monthly deficit of 1.59 trillion yen (&pound;9....

Transparency data: National Election Agents for the European Parliamentary elections 22 May 2014
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Political parties which submit nominations to stand in more than 1 electoral region for the European Parliamentary elections must declare the name and address of their national election agent in writing to the...

Correspondence: Letter from Brandon Lewis on combined authorities' governance and transparency
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Brandon Lewis writes to the leaders of constituent and non constituent councils in the combined authorities of:

Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton...
Consultation outcome: Providing social housing for local people
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary of responses and equality statement.

This document consults on proposals to issue new statutory guidance on social housing allocations for local authorities in England, to assist ...

Policy paper: Community Energy Strategy
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added letter to local authority leaders in England.

This is the first ever Community Energy Strategy published by a UK government. It sets out the role that communities can play in helping to meet...

Notice: List of English speaking Lawyers in Gabon.
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Adv. Arcadius allogo, Cabinet PQE BP 1925 Libreville-Gabon Tel 00 (241) 07041007 email: a.allogo@pqeconsulting.com

SANDRA CHAMBRIER OMANDA BP 160181, Libreville Tel: 44-52-21, 06-24-08-26 Children issues...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Lane Head Farm Wigton (ref: 2191503, 16 April 2014)
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to application for planning permission: 1 wind turbine.

Research and analysis: Civil Service Quarterly edition 4: April 2014
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The fourth edition of Civil Service Quarterly includes articles on:

wellbeing: why it matters making equal marriage possible the Office for Low Emission Vehicles perspective on the future of ...
Correspondence: Recovered appeal: land north of London Road and west of the A314, Little Horkesley, Colchester (ref: 2195924, 16 April 2014)
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report relating to a planning appeal for The Stour Valley Visitor Centre at Horkesley Park.

Research and analysis: COMEAP: Cardiovascular Disease and Air Pollution
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Chairman: Professor JG Ayres Chairman of the Sub-Group on Cardiovascular Disease and Air Pollution: Professor JG Ayres

Notice: LS15 9AD: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 17 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: List of Medical Doctors in Gabon
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

UK nationals in Gabon in need of medical services are advised to chose from the different medical practitioners based in the following towns, Libreville, Lambarene and Port Gentil.

Notice: DN40 1QY: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 17 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: WF8 3BP: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 17 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: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 9 to 15 April 2014
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

Guidance: ARSAC Notes for Guidance
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance to good clinical practice for nuclear medicine in the UK is the advice of the Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC).

The guide includes advice on ARSAC certificates...

Policy paper: DH and HSCIC Framework Agreement
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This document outlines out how the department and HSCIC will work together, setting out roles, responsibilities, governance and accountability arrangements.

Guidance: Manorbier range firing/flying notice
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for May to June 2014.

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

Statutory guidance: MSN 1792 The large commercial yacht code (LY2)
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for all:

designers builders owners operators employers crews skippers classification societies
Guidance: Guidance on applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Documents and guidance updated.

If the visa you are applying for asks you to prove your English language ability, you should use the approved English Language tests list document above.

<...
Statutory guidance: Load line instructions (MSIS 1)
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

These instructions are mainly for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) surveyors.

They are also a useful guide for anyone else concerned with the survey, marking and inspection of ships for load line...

Statutory guidance: Survey and inspection of fishing vessels chapters 1 to 17 (MSIS 27)
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for:

marine surveyors and inspectors fishing vessel owners fishing vessel builders others who need to know how Maritime and Coastguard agency (MCA) surveys, inspects and certifies...
Statutory guidance: Survey and certification policy (MSIS 23)
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for marine surveyors.

Guidance: Penally Gallery Range firing notice
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for May 2014.

The firing notice (sometimes referred to as firing times) for the Penally Gallery Range is presented in PDF format. The notice highlights when the range will...

Statutory guidance: Passenger ship construction: classes I, II, and II (A) (MSIS 3)
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for:

marine surveyors ship owners and operators
Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 17 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: Passenger ship construction, classes lll to Vl(A) (MSIS 4)
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for marine surveyors.

Statutory guidance: The ISM code (MSIS 2)
seen at 14:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance about the ‘International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention’ (the ISM Code) is for:

surveyors ship owners operators anyone else who wants ...
Plumber prosecuted over illegal gas work at two fast-food restaurants
seen at 14:30, 17 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Essex plumber has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to do 240 hours of community work after carrying out illegal and unsafe gas work at two fried chicken shops in Southend-on-Sea.
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games – HSE’s role during the run-up
seen at 14:30, 17 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Attention will focus on a number of areas, including the construction of temporary demountable structures (TDS), high hazard sites adjacent to venues and transport routes, legionella risks, and the safe storage...

Case 280 – Patients must be supervised in outpatient waiting area
seen at 14:30, 17 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A sign on a locked entrance advises patients arriving early at a hospital fracture clinic that they are not permitted to wait in clinic without a nurse present, for health and safety reasons.

REACH Bitesize advice: Information Leaflet Number 20 – Restrictions
seen at 14:30, 17 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Leaflet number 20 provides a brief introduction to the REACH restriction provisions and is in two parts. Part 1 looks at what restrictions are and what they could mean for companies within the EU. Part 2 looks...

Does the IPCC endorse shale gas?
seen at 14:30, 17 April in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group 3 5th Assessment Report has been accompanied by some headlines suggesting that the report endorses shale gas. We take...

German Local Events
seen at 14:30, 17 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Attractions and events to visit in the local area - April-May 2014

updated 17/04/2014

Read More...

Press release: Business Secretary considers evidence for tougher regulation of arms exports
seen at 14:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Consultation on pre-licensing register of arms brokers: call for evidence

The document seeks views on whether there is a need for tougher regulation of arms exports.

The UK aims to ...

Press release: Divorce myths to be dispelled
seen at 14:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In March 2014 the Law Commission ‘Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements’ report found there was confusion about how one person should be required to meet the other’s financial needs after their relationship...

Press release: Proposed changes to Tunstall road element of A1 Leeming to Barton scheme – draft orders published
seen at 14:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Orders explain what side roads will need to close and indicate where any compulsory purchase orders may be put into operation. Copies of the orders will be held in North Yorkshire County Council offices for...

Press release: Headteacher standards review
seen at 14:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

New standards for headteachers to reflect the growing diversity of the school system will be drawn up under a review announced today by the Department for Education.

Many governing bodies use the current...

News story: New facilities for Wildcat pilots
seen at 14:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

RNAS Yeovilton will soon be home to the new Wildcat helicopters of the British Army and Royal Navy, and regiments moving from Gütersloh in Germany, and Yorkshire.

The Defence Infrastructure...

News story: Syria crisis: Latest updates on UK aid
seen at 14:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Latest news update: Support from the British public helps save Syrian children from deadly winter

The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every...

News story: Gang violence: Young women protected by government-backed project
seen at 14:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The lives of hundreds of vulnerable girls and young women affected by gang violence are being transformed by a Home Office-backed project.

During the past 12 months, the Safer London Foundation has supported...

Form: Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2 updated documents and new downloads added. The forms remains unchanged.

The Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme seeks to support the development, testing and sharing of more effective...

Guidance: 2014-2015 Bilateral Programme Fund
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The bidding round for the British Embassy’s Bilateral Programme Fund (BPF) 2014-2015 is now open. The Fund supports priorities areas of work in Indonesia and Timor-Leste.

In Indonesia the fund is focussed...

Guidance: Senior Traffic Commissioner's statutory guidance and statutory directions
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced 'Good repute and fitness' statutory document.

The Local Transport Act 2008 requires the Senior Traffic Commissioner to provide guidance and directions as to the way in which the traffic...

Statistics: West Thames: groundwater situation
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New briefing for West Thames added 17 April 2014.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for:

West Berkshire Wiltshire Surrey Windsor Maidenhead north east...
Guidance: SFA: payments and data
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The R09 data return period opens on 23 April and will close on 7 May. Further information is available in the attachment on this page.

The Individualised Learner Record (ILR) R09 data returns period...

Form: Reference of dispute to Comptroller
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Rule 3 of the Design Right (proceedings before Comptroller) Rules 1989 is the main rule governing the completion and filing of this form.

This form must be filled together with a statement in duplicate...

Form: Application to be made a party to proceedings
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Rule 7 of the Design Right (Proceedings before Comptroller) Rules 1989 is the main rule governing the completion and filing of this form.

A statement to show your substantial interest in the dispute ...

Form: Apply to settle/adjust licence of right terms pre August 1989
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Rule 10 and 13 of the Design Right (Proceedings before Comptroller) Rules 1989 are the main rules governing the completion and filing of this form.

This form must be filled by the person requiring the...

Form: Vary licence of right terms by design right or copyright owner
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Rule 14 of the Design Right (Proceedings before Comptroller) Rules 1989 is the main rule governing the completion and filing of this form.

This form must be filled together with a statement in duplicate...

Form: Application to register designs divided from an earlier application
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).
Fee sheet

Fee payable forms must be accompanied with a completed fee sheet.

Cost

Use the fee calculator to calculate costs for this form.

Policy paper: NHS England accountability meeting minutes
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added minutes for 17 March 2014

The Secretary of State for Health and officials from the Department of Health met representatives from NHS England to talk about issues of accountability.

Correspondence: Letter to the Royal Borough of Greenwich
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to the Royal Borough of Greenwich giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act (Recommended...

Correspondence: Letter to Newham council
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to Newham council giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act (Recommended Code of...

Correspondence: Letter to the London Borough of Hackney
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to the London Borough of Hackney giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act (Recommended...

Policy paper: Progress on improving nursing for people with learning disabilities
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out the progress made in England during the past year against the 17 recommendations set out in ‘Strengthening the Commitment: The report of the UK Modernising Learning Disability Nursing ...

Correspondence: Letter to Tower Hamlets council
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to Tower Hamlets council giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act (Recommended...

Correspondence: Letters between Exchequer Secretary and OTS: partnerships and employee benefits reviews
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Letter from the OTS to Exchequer Secretary added

Read the terms of reference and interim report for the partnerships review

Read the terms of reference and reports

Correspondence: Letter to the London Borough of Waltham Forest
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to the London Borough of Waltham Forest giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act...

Guidance: Commercial Victimisation Survey 2013 technical report
seen at 11:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Following the fieldwork and data processing, TNS-BMRB compiled the ‘Commercial Victimisation Survey 2013 technical report’, which provides information on background and research objectives, sample review, development...

The secret’s out for Lyric Hammersmith as it heads on tour!
seen at 11:31, 17 April in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
The secret’s out for Lyric Hammersmith as it heads on tour!
County council secures European funding for international visual art project
seen at 11:31, 17 April in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
County council secures European funding for international visual art project
Sennelager Library Opening Times
seen at 11:30, 17 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Please note the details for Sennelager Library are as follows:

 

Tel: 05254 662 0630

Email: sennlib@alibs.detsa.co.uk

Address: ALIS Sennelager...

News story: Further boost for sustainable transport schemes
seen at 11:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Transport is giving extra funding to 9 transport schemes building on their success in encouraging more sustainable travel choices, Baroness Kramer has announced.

Schemes will show how...

News story: PHE publish guidance for managing the continuing increase in scarlet fever cases
seen at 11:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) has reported a continued substantial increase in scarlet fever notifications across England with 1,049 new cases reported from 31 March to 6 April. A total of 7,198 new cases have ...

Press release: Voluntary guidelines for coach operators amended
seen at 11:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

An amended voluntary code of practice for coach operators taking passengers to designated sporting events has been published today (17 April 2014).

The guidance, which is part of the Senior Traffic Commissioner...

Speech: Nick Clegg's Easter 2014 message
seen at 11:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Happy Easter 2014: message from Nick Clegg

This Easter, millions of families and friends, of all faiths and none, will come together across Britain to enjoy the holiday period.

For Christians...

Press release: Eric Pickles takes action to defend the independent free press
seen at 11:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Five councils have been given a fortnight to explain why steps should not be taken to stop their “propaganda on the rates”, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announced today (17 April 2014).

...

Open consultation: Nursing and Midwifery Council: changes to governing legislation
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The legislation that governs the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is restricting its ability to effectively carry out some of its duties. Proposed changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 will:

...
Open consultation: Delegating children's social care functions
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

The department invites views on proposals to broaden the range local authority children’s social care functions that can be delivered through a third party provider.

This proposal supports the children...

Guidance: Sri Lanka – List of Lawyers
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An updated list has been published.

The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice...

Form: Appointment or change of agent or contact address
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Note: We suggest you check the proprietor’s name and the designs they own by doing a proprietor search before you fill in the form.

Cost

No fee

Form: Confirmation of convention country priority claim
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).
Cost

No fee

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): sources of data
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: LARS lite R09 new files uploaded plus known issues document.

We use Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data to calculate funding earned by publicly funded colleges, training organisations, local...

Form: Application to register one or more designs
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).
Fee sheet

Fee payable forms must be accompanied with a completed fee sheet.

Cost

Use the fee calculator to calculate costs for this form.

Form: Application to publish a design which publication was deferred
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

You must apply for your design to be published within one year of applying to register the design. If you do not do so, we will treat your application as abandoned.

You need only complete this form if...

Corporate report: Human Rights in Countries of Concern: Sri Lanka
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 213 HRD Report

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) supports human rights, democracy and good governance around the world.

Our work is based on the principles of the...

Form: Renewal of design registration
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).
Fee sheet

Fee payable forms must be accompanied with a completed fee sheet.

Cost

2nd period renewal - &pound;130

3rd period renewal - &pound;210

4th period renewal - &pound...

Form: Record/cancel a change of ownership, licence or security
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Use this form to ask us to record changes in the ownership of designs, including company mergers, or to record or cancel a licence or security interest against a design. It is not a substitute for the assignment...

Form: Change of proprietor’s name or address
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

We suggest you check the proprietor’s name and the designs they own by doing a proprietor search on our website before you fill in the form.

If the ownership of the design has changed, use form...

Form: Request to invalidate a design registration
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

You can use this form to apply for:

the invalidation of the registration of a design the cancellation of the registration of a design which was applied for before the Registered Designs Act 1949 was...
Form: Notice of counter-statement
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

You must attach a counter-statement with this form. You do not have to file evidence at this stage, but if you wish to do so, please tick the box on the form.

Please phone us on 0300 300 2000 if you...

Form: Notice by proprietor to cancel a registration
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Use this form to give up all your legal rights in a design registration. Once we action it, the registered proprietor cannot decide to reinstate the registration. Please use a separate form for each registration...

Form: Request for a search of the UK designs register
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

You must tell us which product or products you want us to search for and send us an illustration of the design you want us to look for. You must use a separate form and pay a separate fee for each different ...

Guidance: Airport consultative committees: guidelines
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

These guidelines set out some principles and standards that can be used by those involved in establishing, running and participating in airport consultative committees to ensure committees operate in an effective...

Policy paper: Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act: overarching documents
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Commencement schedule updated.

Overarching documents which belong to the Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Police Act.

Return to the main page of the Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Policing...

Form: Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2 updated documents and new downloads added. The forms remains unchanged.

The Children’s Services Innovation Programme seeks to support the development, testing and spreading of more effective...

Form: Request for a certified copy
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

We need to know if the certificate will be legalised by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, so that we can provide an original signature.

We do not certify Registered Community Designs. You must apply...

Form: Request to restore a registration
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

You can apply to restore a design up to twelve months after it should have been renewed.

You can check the renewal date by doing a design search.

If it is now 6 months or later since ...

Guidance: About shale gas and hydraulic fracturing (fracking)
seen at 10:31, 17 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Background briefing note moved to this page.

Shale gas activity in the UK is still in the exploration stage, where companies are drilling test wells. There is no experience of production operations...

Case 279 – Estate manager refuses to remove abandoned fridge
seen at 10:30, 17 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The custodian of a housing estate refuses to remove a fridge that appears to have been dumped on the site.

Press release: Business Secretary considers evidence for tougher regulation of arms exports
seen at 10:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Consultation on pre-licensing register of arms brokers: call for evidence

The document seeks views on whether there is a need for tougher regulation of arms exports.

The UK aims to ...

News story: Creatives rise to the challenge in bid to deliver UK Pavilion 2015
seen at 10:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Creative teams have risen to the challenge of interpreting the UK theme at Milan Expo 2015. The theme is ‘Grown in Britain, Shared Globally’. The designs aim to raise awareness of how food production and consumption...

News story: Scottish business confidence on the up
seen at 10:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The economic recovery in Scotland is now becoming more embedded, said Scotland Office Minister David Mundell.

Commenting on the latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce business survey, Mr Mundell also stressed...

News story: Nigerian team aim to tackle sickle cell disease by emulating success of NHS Screening Programme
seen at 10:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Nigeria has the largest population of people with sickle cell disease in the world with around 150,000 babies born with this serious condition every year.

The NHS sickle cell screening programme is being...

News story: Chair of the CFD Counterparty Company appointed
seen at 10:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Dr Martin Read CBE has been appointed as Chair of the CFD Counterparty Company by Energy and Climate Change Secretary of State, Edward Davey.

The CFD Counterparty Company is a new Government-owned company...

Press release: Small businesses given boost to generate bioenergy from wetlands
seen at 10:30, 17 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Three British companies have been awarded a share of over &pound;1.3 million to spur on innovation in turning reeds and rushes from wetlands into bioenergy, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker ...