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01 May 2014

News story: PM meeting with Prime Minister Abe
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Following the meeting, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

Both leaders welcomed the excellent trade and investment relationship between the UK and Japan and set out their intention to build on that...

Press release: Major milestone reached for new nuclear in Cumbria
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A major step has been taken today towards a new nuclear power station at Moorside, West Cumbria, that will create at least £10 billion worth of investment and thousands of jobs.

The Nuclear ...

Consultation outcome: New Homes Bonus and the Local Growth Fund: technical consultation
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Updated: Added New Homes Bonus and the Local Growth Fund: summary of responses to consultations.

The government is committed to implementing a recommendation of Lord Heseltine’s report No Stone Unturned...

Press release: World Dementia Council meets for the first time
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The first members of the World Dementia Council have met for the first time in London in a bid to stimulate the innovation and development of life-enhancing drugs, treatments and care for people with dementia...

Press release: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meets Prime Minister of Pakistan
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Prime Minister Sharif’s visit reaffirmed the growing partnership and friendship between the United Kingdom and Pakistan.

The Deputy Prime Minister welcomed the joint Cultural and Education Roadmap, which...

News story: Financial boost for horseracing
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The Minister responsible for horseracing, Helen Grant has today announced in a Written Ministerial Statement to Parliament that the Government will be transferring the full outstanding balance of horseracing’...

News story: Love Your Local Market to hit the high street this month
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From Stockton-on-Tees to Southampton, 700 markets across the country are gearing up to showcase all that is great about Britain’s most famous ‘local entrepreneurs’. Love Your Local Market fortnight trading will...

Guidance: Oil pollution, contingency planning and response training materials
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This OCPR course is for emergency planning officers in LAs and national government officers and covers all aspects of spill response from the LA perspective. It provides management staff with an overview of oil...

Guidance: MCA beach supervisor training course materials
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The course is designed for local authority staff and their contractors who have a role to play in supervising and undertaking shoreline clean-up operations.

MCA does not provide course material on the...

Guidance: MCA oil pollution beach supervisor course
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Local authorities can apply to MCA to hold an oil pollution beach supervisor course. This leaflet explains how to do it.

Guidance: FCO International Cyber Security Capacity Building Fund
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The FCO’s International Cyber Security Capacity Building Fund was launched by the Foreign Secretary at the Budapest Cyber Conference on 4-5 October 2012. The initiative forms part of the Cabinet Office-led National...

Guidance: Maritime Labour Convention: provisions for crew accommodation
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Please note: this guidance is provisional until legislation has been made.

Guidance: Unofficial consolidated text: Merchant Shipping Regulations 2002
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Please note: this text has no legal effect - always refer to the original legislation.

Guidance: Maritime Labour Convention: wages guidance
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Please note: this guidance is provisional until the legislation has been made.

Guidance: Training agreements
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Please note: this guidance is provisional until legislation has been made.

Guidance: List of crew
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This form lists:

name of vessel personal details of crew certificates of competency held by the seafarers listed (if any)
Guidance: List of young persons
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The guidelines are taken from the provisions in:

section 55 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety At Work) Employment Of Young Persons) Regulations...
Guidance: Maritime Labour Convention: implementing crew accommodation guidance
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Please note: this guidance is provisional until legislation has been made.

Guidance: Maritime Labour Convention: food and fresh water guidance
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Please note: this guidance is provisional until legislation has been made.

Map: Dover Strait traffic separation scheme chart
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A traffic separation scheme operates for vessels using the Dover Strait. This chart shows the traffic lanes in operation.

Form: Certificate of proficiency for able seafarer regulation II/5
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Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Guidance: Interim tug engineer scheme
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The new tug engineer scheme proposes a new structure that will bring about greater flexibility of employment for certificated engineer officers working in the restricted power sector (tugs, fishing, yachts and...

Guidance: Oil pollution, contingency planning and response training courses
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The MCA’s Counter Pollution Branch offers courses to local authorities on planning for and responding to shoreline oil pollution. This leaflet and booking form contains details and dates of current courses.

Guidance: The approved doctor's manual
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This manual is for the ADs who carry out the ENG1 medical examinations on seafarers serving aboard UK flagged ships.

It details all the procedures to be followed to MCA’s standards, ensuring:

compliance...
Guidance: Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance form: part I
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The ‘Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance’ (DMLC-Part I) form is to be filled in by the attending surveyor.

DMLC-Part I:

identifies the topics for inspection lists the relevant pieces of ...
Form: Survey standards for FV of 24m and over: spreadsheet and guide
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As a fishing vessel owner you’re responsible for making sure you keep relevant and verifiable records of all hull and equipment inspections.

The survey standards spreadsheet is designed for you to record...

Guidance: Small fishing vessel safety requirements
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Small fishing vessels ie those under 15m length overall (LOA) don’t need a regular statutory survey. However, UK law requires that they are seaworthy and equipped to a safe standard before they can be registered...

Guidance: Check and declare fishing vessel engine power
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Declaring MCEP

Maximum continuous engine power (MCEP) is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine that’s used to propel your fishing vessel.

You must declare the MCEP or ...

Guidance: Large yachts: examination of carbon fibre masts and spars
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This guidance report is for:

designers manufacturers surveyors insurers and underwriters skippers and owners and any other interested parties, including classification societies

To be read ...

Guidance: The yacht master's guide to the UK flag
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This guide mainly deals with issues specific to yachts, such as construction and manning standards, and what to do about them. It’s for:

managers masters officers owners

of UK registered large ...

Guidance: LY3: the large commercial yacht code
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LY2 was updated, and the changes issued as LY3 took effect from 20 August 2013.

The changes reflect developments in the industry, and amendents to international conventions. They offer a way of meeting...

Guidance: Ensign large yacht services: helicopter guidance
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The Aviation Inspection Body (AIB) accepted by MCA for surveys relative to the yacht codes is the Helideck Certification Agency (HCA).

Statutory guidance: The passenger yacht code
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This code of practice applies to pleasure yachts:

of any size in private or trade use carrying 13 to 36 passengers not carrying cargo

and sets out relevant technical, safety and operational standards...

Guidance: Large charter yachts: drawing list for MCA survey
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This list covers the sections of the current large yacht code that Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for surveying.

Form: Yacht information sheets: existing and newbuild yachts
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Submit the relevant form - for an existing or a newbuild yacht - with MSF 5100 (application for survey).

Guidance: LY3: division of responsibilities
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Setting out what Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and classification societies are responsible for when surveying large yachts.

Guidance: LY2: division of responsibilities
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Setting out what Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and classification societies are responsible for when surveying large yachts.

Guidance: Large commercial yachts: inclining test guidance notes
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Outlines a series of recommended procedures for inclining tests.

Research and analysis: Burma: economy growing, but questions on sustainability May 2014
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The Asian Development Bank thinks Burma’s economy is growing faster than any in Southeast Asia, at a predicted 7.8% this year.

Research and analysis: Pakistan economic update: April 2014
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The State Bank of Pakistan in its latest report forecast GDP growth of 3.5-4.5% for the fiscal year, but sounded caution over agricultural performance.

Research and analysis: China: labour market remains tight: April 2014
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The strength of the labour market is the most important factor determining Chinese policy response to slowing economic data.

Research and analysis: China: regional cities: Great Britain in Kunming Week: April 2014
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GREAT fund supports the first British Week in Kunming, capital of SW China’s Yunnan province.

Research and analysis: China: economic focus: April 2014
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2014 Q1 data were published this month. GDP expanded by 7.4 percent (y-on-y), relative to 7.7 percent growth in 2013Q4.

Research and analysis: China: healthcare: Jeremy Hunt visit: April 2014
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Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s visit supports UK businesses and gains endorsement from the Premier and Vice Premier on the importance of bilateral healthcare links.

Research and analysis: Russia: credit ratings: April 2014
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Standard and Poor’s cuts Russia’s sovereign rating to BBB- and retains its negative outlook. Russia now one step from a “C” rating.

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
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Updated: Added mew firing times for the period 15 to 31 May 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices...

Transparency data: Ministers' gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings
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Updated: Updated Ministers overseas travel Oct-Dec 2012.

A quarterly updated list of gifts and hospitality received by ministers; travel undertaken and meetings between ministers in MOD and external organisations...

Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 18:30, 1 May in UK Sport (Our copy).
The latest news from British Swimming, Archery GB, GB Taekwondo and the rest of the high performance sports community
Press release: Minister for Africa discusses Darfur with Sudanese Foreign Minister
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The Minister for Africa called Sudanese Foreign Minister Karti to raise our concerns about the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Darfur and to discuss the National Dialogue. He urged the Government of Sudan...

Press release: UK-Japan Joint Statement
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UK-Japan Joint Statement: A dynamic strategic partnership for the 21st century

The United Kingdom (UK) and Japan reaffirm the dynamic strategic partnership between our two countries, based on shared values of...

Press release: Major milestone reached for new nuclear in Cumbria
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A major step has been taken today towards a new nuclear power station at Moorside, West Cumbria, that will create at least £10 billion worth of investment and thousands of jobs.

The Nuclear ...

News story: Changes to NCTL's national qualifications and the NCTL membership website
seen at 18:30, 1 May in News and communications (Our copy).

To support the move to a school-led system, we’re making changes to the way the following national qualifications are delivered:

National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML) National...
Press release: Schools best at helping disadvantaged pupils to share £4 million prize fund
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Schools across England that do the most to help disadvantaged pupils improve their results stand to win a share of £4 million, thanks to the 2015 Pupil Premium Awards announced by Deputy Prime Minister...

Speech: Justine Greening's speech to mark 30 years of Islamic Relief
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Introduction

Thank you for that introduction. It is an honour to be here today for such a historic anniversary.

Thirty years ago a 9-year-old boy from this city pulled twenty pence out of his pocket. ...

Statement to Parliament: Gifting of equipment to Syria
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Foreign Secretary William Hague:

On 18 November 2013 I laid a Departmental Minute before the House of Commons on the gifting of non-lethal equipment to the Supreme Military Council of the Free Syrian...

Press release: Town halls could save £660 million a year with better pension management
seen at 18:30, 1 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis today (1 May 2014) published proposals for better pension management that could deliver substantial annual savings for taxpayers that will build to £660 million...

Statement to Parliament: Middle East Peace Process
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Foreign Secretary William Hague:

On 30 July 2013 the United States secured the resumption of direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators, with the goal of achieving a just and peaceful resolution...

Guidance: Keeping safe at the coast: tombstoning
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Safety advice from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) about ‘tombstoning’ and its possible life-threatening effects.

Statistics: Community interest companies: new CICs registered in April 2014
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Updated: New CICs registered in April 2014 data now available

The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies publishes monthly updates showing the names and locations of newly formed CICs.

Guidance: MSA Engineer Officer (Fishing) Requirements and Syllabuses
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Notice to:

owners masters deck and Engineer Officers and Ratings of Merchant Vessels those concerned with Maritime Training.
Guidance: Approval of stability by vessel type
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Refer to this document to check who’ll be responsible for stability approval for your vessel. Authorisation for stability approval depends on the type of vessel you have.

The authorisation will come ...

Guidance: Stability information book: fishing vessels
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This stability information book is arranged in 5 parts:

working instructions simplified check on freeboard and stability voyage cycles reference information background information
Guidance: Stability information book: appendix D (passenger ships)
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Operational information and general requirements for providing a stability information book for ship masters.

Guidance: Stability information book: appendix 10 (passenger ships)
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Appendix containing recommended method of providing stability information for passenger ships.

Research and analysis: Keeping safe at the coast: statistical briefing note
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Relevant to anyone who takes part in sea-based activities, this paper was put together by a panel of members from:

the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (...
Guidance: Stability information booklet: load line vessels
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This document details the information which should be provided in the ship’s ‘Stability Information Booklet’ to make sure a vessel complies with the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 199B. Refer to Regulations...

Research and analysis: Keeping safe at the coast: lifejacket wear - behavioural change
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This detailed report by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) looks into:

why people don’t wear lifejackets or buoyancy aids how the safety...
Statistics: DBS criminal record checks: police performance
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Updated: Added statistics for March 2014.

These are the published service standards of the police disclosure units.

These figures are available because police disclosure units work with the...

Guidance: MCA enforcement policy statement
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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an executive agency of the Department for Transport and the statutory authority for enforcing merchant shipping legislation.

The enforcement action it can...

Guidance: Keeping safe at the coast: 'Don't drink and drown' poster
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As part of their ‘Don’t drink and drown’ campaign, over the summer periods MCA hands out promotional material (such as beer mats) to highlight the dangers of mixing sea activities with alcohol.

Guidance: Detentions of UK merchant ships by MCA
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The data file can be downloaded or viewed online. The file is updated with the latest detentions on a quarterly basis.

You’ll find details of:

date of detention place of detention vessel name...
Form: Veterans accommodation fund
seen at 16:31, 1 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information following the extension of the application deadline.

The first document provides details about the fund. The second document states the eligibility criteria that all bids must...

Notice: HR2 9SG: Environmental permit application advertisement
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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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Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine 2014
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Updated: Added Housing Matters issue 130: May 2014

This magazine is produced by the Joint Service Housing Advice Office and provides advice on housing for service personnel and families.

Statistics: Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2014
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Updated: Amended formulae in benefit expenditure table 2a.

This page contains historic and forecast benefit expenditure and caseload data for people receiving benefits, consistent with the Budget 2014 <...

Guidance: Pollution inventory reporting: guidance notes
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Updated: Added 1 PDF: Pollution inventory reporting - general guidance notes Deleted 1 PDF as out of date; EPRTR Pollution inventory reporting - Guidance notes

Sets out the detail on what to include in...

Form: Pollution inventory reporting form
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Updated: Renamed 2 document titles - now easier to see who they are for: 1) Pollution Inventory Reporting Form 1 (PI-1) to – Pollution Inventory Reporting Form: Part A(1) processes 2) Pollution Inventory Reporting...

Transparency data: DfT: monthly spending over £500 at the department, its agencies and arm’s length bodies
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Updated: Added February 2014 data

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published monthly consolidated files of invoice payments, grant payments and other payment transactions in accordance with the Prime...

Guidance: GP and dental clinical educator pay scales
seen at 16:31, 1 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the GP educator pay scales for 2014 to 2015

Information for employers on the revised GP and dental clinical educators rates.

Previous GP and dental clinical educator pay scales...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
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Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 1 May 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices...

Guidance: Protection and Management of Historic Military Wrecks outside UK Territorial Waters
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The document sets out information and guidance on the protection that applies to such wrecks, who to notify and what is required of those wishing to investigate a historic military wreck site.

Statistics: Weekly water levels: Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
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Updated: New data added for 1 may 2014.

These graphs compare current data with the average, using the latest information gathered from Environment Agency telemetry equipment based at remote stations.

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: about this guidance
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Updated: Updated guidance on general grounds for refusal valid from 30 April 2014.

About this guidance, general grounds for refusal and checks is a document from the modernised guidance used by UK Visas...

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: considering entry clearance
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Updated: Updated guidance on considering entry clearance valid from 30 April 2014.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for entry clearance officers on what to consider when they refuse clearance...

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: considering leave to remain
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Updated: Updated guidance on considering leave to remain valid from 30 April 2014.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance on what they must consider when they refuse an application to enter or stay...

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: refusing and refusal wording
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Updated: Updated guidance on refusing and refusal wording valid from 30 April 2014.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance on what they must consider when they refuse entry or leave to remain in the...

Open consultation: Sulphur content of marine fuel
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We are seeking views on a consultation about our proposals for implementing EU directive 2012/33/EU on the sulphur content of marine fuel. The purpose of the draft regulations is to:

take account of changes...
Notice: TF10 8AY: Environmental permit application advertisement
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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: 23 to 29 April 2014
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A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

Independent report: Morecambe Bay Investigation panel meetings 2014
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Updated: New panel meeting dates announced

Full schedule of Morecambe Bay Investigation panel meetings for 2014.

Corporate report: River Thames: customer charter
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Updated: New customer charter and lock keeping service for 2014-15

The Environment Agency want all their customers to enjoy using the River Thames. They aim to deliver a great service to thier customers...

Corporate report: Board papers for April 2014 meeting
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Updated: PHE board paper enclosures 'PHE/14-19 Air pollution' and 'PHE/14-20 Board minutes 26 march 2014' added.

The agenda and papers available for the PHE Board meeting for 30 April 2014.

Guidance: Detentions of UK fishing vessels by MCA
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The data file can be downloaded or viewed online. The file is updated with the latest detentions on a quarterly basis.

You’ll find details of:

date of detention place of detention vessel name...
Guidance: Stability approval estimates
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Information for owners, operators and surveyors to estimate the number of hours required for approving stability information booklets.

This information can be used alongside the UK Ship Register fees...

Guidance: Ports of registry
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This is a list of ports of registry relating to vessels registering on parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register.

Guidance: UK Ship Register fees
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List of various fees and costs generally incurred when registering a vessel on the UK Ship Register. Information includes methods of payment.

Work by West Midlands artists acquired for UK’s largest loan collection of contemporary art
seen at 16:30, 1 May in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Work by West Midlands artists acquired for UK’s largest loan collection of contemporary art
Royal Exchange Theatre hosts an event looking at homelessness and theatre
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Royal Exchange Theatre hosts an event looking at homelessness and theatre
Protective equipment specialist failed to protect worker
seen at 16:30, 1 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of personal protective equipment has been prosecuted and fined after a worker’s hand was crushed when it became trapped in an unsafe machine at their factory in Oxfordshire.
Council sentenced after lives of workers and the public put at risk
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Fife Council has been fined for serious safety failings after workers struck and ruptured an underground gas pipe releasing almost four tonnes of gas.
Emerging space economies: next steps towards prosperity (WP1346)
seen at 16:30, 1 May in Wilton Park (Our copy).

This conference will seek to build a dialogue between the UK and emerging spacefaring states on the role of space technology in economic development, focusing on how to take next steps towards prosperity.

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Successes of the Month - April 2014
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Each month, the CPS celebrates the outstanding work of teams and individuals up and down the country by publishing their stories on the CPS website.
Press release: UK pledges support for Pakistan’s growth
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Britain will drive economic growth and investment in Pakistan by helping to create jobs, increase tax collection and cut through red tape to make it easier for small and growing enterprises to do business, International...

Press release: Foundation set up to honour first British Muslim head teacher wins Prime Minister’s award
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A foundation set up in honour of Nawazish Bokhari, an inspirational headteacher and campaigner who was the first British Muslim to run a UK secondary school, is the latest winner of the Prime Minister’s Big Society...

Press release: Two congestion cutting schemes begin in Tyne and Wear
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The schemes at Hylton Grange in Sunderland and Seaton Burn in North Tyneside will get underway in May and June. These ‘pinch point’ schemes provide smaller scale improvements that can deliver big returns by easing...

Press release: Two congestion cutting schemes begin in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough
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The schemes at the A19/A689 Wolviston Interchange scheme near Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees and the A19/A174 Parkway junction near Thornaby-on-Tees are the first of 4 ‘Pinch Point’ schemes taking place in the North...

Press release: Cable grants new funding for Citizens Advice
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Business Secretary Vince Cable has today (1 May 2014) confirmed that Citizens Advice is to receive an extra &pound;7.5 million to help consumers who face problems with something they have bought or...

News story: 'Lost' Welsh village unearthed by injured military personnel
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Serving personnel and veterans worked alongside experienced archaeologists from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the Defence Archaeology Group (DAG) and the University of Leicester during the excavation...

Press release: Resurfacing on the M20 near Maidstone
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The work will involve resurfacing and the installation of signage at junction 7 that will reduce congestion by helping drivers choose the right lane as they exit the M20.

Robert MacKenzie, Highways Agency...

Press release: Children and young people to benefit from SEND pathfinder champions
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Groups of councils across the country have today been announced as pathfinder champions for the government’s special educational needs and disability (SEND) reforms.

The champions will help teams in their...

Speech: Cycle City Leeds: simpler, safer cycling for everyone
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Good afternoon.

I’d like to thank you for inviting me to speak today (1 May 2014).

Before I begin I’d like to pay tribute to the members of the Lord Mayor’s Cycle Ride who are cycling from Dortmund...

Press release: Major milestone reached for new nuclear in Cumbria
seen at 16:30, 1 May in News and communications (Our copy).

A major step has been taken today towards a new nuclear power station at Moorside, West Cumbria, that will create at least &pound;10 billion worth of investment and thousands of jobs.

The Nuclear ...

Press release: Schools win funds to develop and share new ways of assessing pupils
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A new package of pupil assessment methods, developed by teachers for teachers, was today (1 May 2014) unveiled by the government.

The new methods, one of which will use in-class apps, will help schools...

Open consultation: Section 24 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
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This paper sets out the government’s proposals for the review and indicates our preferred option. This consultation is seeking views on our proposals and invites suggestions as to whether they are appropriate...

Transparency data: Academy sponsor contact list
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Updated: Updated list with April 2014 version.

This spreadsheet contains contact details for active approved academy sponsors.

It can be used by:

schools looking for a sponsor new sponsors...
Correspondence: Called-in decision: Burgess Hill, Tunbridge Wells (refs: 2126410 and 2127645, 1 May 2014)
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Decision letter on applications for Listed Building Consent:

application A: demolition of farmhouse and barn at Pembury Road, Capel application B: demolition of three curtilage listed structures
Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Telston Lane, Sevenoaks (ref: 2185283, 30 April 2014)
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Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission for retention of residential caravan site for one family.

Guidance: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, May 2014
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This page sets out the Business Statements by the Leader of the House of Commons for May 2014.

The Business Statement takes place every Thursday morning when the House is sitting, usually at 11.30 am. ...

FOI release: Costs of travel for special advisers from 2011 to 2014
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Special advisers FOI: breakdown of costs of travel for special advisers which have been booked through the travel company which Defra uses to book travel for special advisers for the years: 2011 to 2012, 2012...

Notice: CB8 7LU: Environmental permit application advertisement
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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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Statistics: MOD timetable for future releases of National and Official Statistics
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Updated: Updated calendar for May releases.

Ministry of Defence (MOD) timetable for future releases of National and Official Statistics. Includes changes to announced release dates.

Notice: LE7 9XB: Environmental permit application advertisement
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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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FOI release: Calls to the 118 and 123 automated service
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Request for information on calls to the 118 and 123 automated service by DECC staff since 13th September 2013 and the cost.

Notice: NE6 3TJ: Environmental permit application advertisement
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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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Statistics - national statistics: Special educational needs in England: January 2013
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Updated: Additional tables 2 - updated 01/05/2014. Figures for Reading local authority have been updated to correct a misinterpretation. Totals for the South East and England have been adjusted accordingly.

Correspondence: New Civil Service blog launched
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The blog will enable staff to discuss innovations with colleagues across the Civil Service and highlight issues of importance.

The blog has been launched with an article from Oliver Robbins, Director...

Guidance: Civil Service employee consultation regulations
seen at 14:31, 1 May in Search (Our copy).

These standards were published in 2004, and ensure people at work are informed and consulted on developments which may affect them.

Most Civil Service departments and agencies have long-established procedures...

Notice: HU11 5DA: environmental permit issued
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The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Rathlin Energy...
Notice: DY6 7JS: Environmental permit application advertisement
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The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Guidance: Staff transfers in the public sector
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This document was revised in November 2013 to make reference to the new arrangements for the HM treasury Fair Deal policy.

It sets out policy in relation to transfers, which the government expects public...

FOI release: Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency Appropriate Guarantees
seen at 14:31, 1 May in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on the number of Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency Appropriate Guarantees issued for HTTC to date.

Guidance: School business management competency framework
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The framework describes the professional attributes, knowledge and understanding and skills relevant to all leaders and managers within school business management. It is designed so that pathways to progression...

FOI release: Correspondence with Energy UK, NPower, SSE, British Gas, Scottish Power, E.ON and EDF
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Freedom of information request for:

Copies of all correspondence between DECC Ministers and Energy UK, NPower, SSE, British Gas, Scottish Power, E.ON and EDF, (including emails and attachments) ...

Guidance: Job evaluation and grading support (JEGS) for civil servants
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Civil Service Employee Policy holds overall responsibility for the integrity of job evaluation and grading support (JEGS). This includes:

maintaining and developing the methodology in consultation with ...
Guidance: Job evaluation for senior posts: good practice guide
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Civil Service Employee Policy has responsibility for maintaining the job evaluation for senior posts (JESP) system. Civil Service Employee Policy supports departments and agencies in the application of JESP by...

Correspondence: Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board: meeting minutes
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Updated: Latest minutes published.

The Chair and members of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board meet regularly and provide advice to the DECC Secretary of State on the suitability of the FDP...

Guidance: Capital allocations: 2014 to 2015
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Updated: Updated with final DFC allocations for local authorities, voluntary aided schools and academies

Details of the 2014 to 2015 capital maintenance and devolved formula capital (DFC) allocations.

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
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Updated: Replaced chapters F1, J2 and U4 with revised versions annotated with reference to memo 9/14 - Work-related groups and responsible carers.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal...
Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 1: Decision making and appeals: staff guide
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Updated: Replaced chapter 5 with revised version annotated with reference to memo 11/14 - Work-related activity and work-focused interviews for lone parents.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 8 and 9: Employment and Support Allowance: staff guide
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Updated: Replaced chapter 53 with revised version annotated with reference to memo 11/14: Work-related activity and work-focused interviews for lone parents.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions...

Guidance: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes: November 2013
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This is the main forum for engaging with the local authority associations.

The group meets monthly and considers all significant strategic issues on the design and administration of Housing Benefit and...

Guidance: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes: October 2013
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This is the main forum for engaging with the local authority associations.

The group meets monthly and considers all significant strategic issues on the design and administration of Housing Benefit and...

Guidance: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes: December 2013
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This is the main forum for engaging with the local authority associations.

The group meets monthly and considers all significant strategic issues on the design and administration of Housing Benefit and...

Guidance: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes: January 2014
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This is the main forum for engaging with the local authority associations.

The group meets monthly and considers all significant strategic issues on the design and administration of Housing Benefit and...

Guidance: MIN 480:Requirements for security training for shipboard personnel
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Updated: MIN 480 (M) replaces MIN 472 (M).

This notice is for:

ship owners crewing agents masters officers seafarers other shipboard personnel

This MIN expires 1 July

Guidance: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes: March 2014
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This is the main forum for engaging with the local authority associations.

The group meets monthly and considers all significant strategic issues on the design and administration of Housing Benefit and...

Policy paper: Drugs: new psychoactive substances and prescription drugs
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This command paper is published in response to the home affairs select committee’s report Drugs: new psychoactive substances and prescription drugs, published on 20 December 2013.

Guidance: Approved service stations for liferafts, boats and life jackets
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This list of contact details for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved service stations is updated regularly.

Guidance: Equivalent arrangement for extended service intervals: liferafts
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This zip file contains the liferaft types and certificate numbers and the conditions which apply for extended servicing arrangements. There are 3 manufacturers’ documents for:

Viking Zodiac RFD Endura...
Guidance: Independent lifeboats servicing and testing organisations
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This document lists service suppliers other than the original equipment manufacturer who are authorised to carry out the thorough examination, operational testing, repair and overhaul of lifeboats, rigid rescue...

Using metrics to assess and manage research
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On behalf of the steering group for the independent review of the role of metrics in research assessment, HEFCE has launched a call for evidence to gather views and evidence relating to the use of metrics in research...
Own Art’s tenth anniversary: be part of the celebration and own some art!
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Own Art’s tenth anniversary: be part of the celebration and own some art!
CPS charging decision - Death of Ann Maguire
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Peter Mann, Head of the CPS Yorkshire and Humberside Complex Casework Unit, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service has been working closely with West Yorkshire Police in connection with the death of Ann Maguire...
News story: Child care business scheme extended
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A scheme offering grants of up to &pound;500 to people in England who want to start their own childcare business has been extended until 31 December 2014.

The government’s Childcare Business...

Speech: Lord Nash speaks about unlocking the power of academies
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Good morning and thank you Nick.

This is my third Academies Show. Time flies. If we sat down in the summer of 2010 and tried to predict where we are now I certainly would not have predicted where I am...

Press release: British Ambassador to UAE is new UKTI Chief Executive
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Dominic Jermey will be the new Chief Executive of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), it was announced today (1 May 2014).

Currently British Ambassador to the UAE, he was previously Managing Director of ...

Speech: David Gauke's speech to the Lord Mayor's Taxation Forum
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Introduction

I’ve been asked to speak this afternoon about international tax competitiveness, and how the UK’s system fares against our international competitors. And in some respects, I’m actually the worst...

Press release: Half-term Fishing Fun in Cornwall!
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The Environment Agency is organising two introductory sessions over the half-term holidays. The first is at Sibleyback Lake near Liskeard on Wednesday May 28 closely followed by a similar event at Stithians Lake...

Press release: Environment Agency helps create new Dorset woodlands
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More than 3,400 trees have been planted on the Frome and Piddle catchment in a partnership project.

Woodlands are not only an important part of the British landscape – they also improve water quality ...

Press release: Share your flood experiences at a Somerset drop-in surgery
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The sessions, planned for next week, follow a successful drop-in event at the Willows and Wetlands Centre at Stoke St Gregory attended by more than 50 local residents.

Anyone who has been affected by ...

News story: RAF Tornado contract secures 600 UK jobs
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Highly-skilled work will be carried out on the Tornado GR4 fleet to ensure they are ready to support operations over the next 5 years, as they have done in Afghanistan and Libya.

The work will ...

Press release: A21 Tonbridge to Pembury dualling gets the green light
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The decision, announced by Roads Minister Robert Goodwill, follows a public inquiry that was held in May 2013.

A 2.5 mile section of the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury in Kent will be upgraded from...

Press release: William Hague welcomes support to end sexual violence in conflict
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Nigeria, Bangladesh and Pakistan have this week announced their endorsement of the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, launched as part of the UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative...

Press release: A5-M1 link road in Bedfordshire: advance work to get underway this month
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Advance work on the ‘Dunstable Northern Bypass’ will start on 27 May following approval of the scheme by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

The work will involve utility companies diverting some ...

Press release: Sutton Harbour swing bridge to close for essential repairs
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The bridge operates independently of the harbour’s lock gates so access for vessels will be unaffected. An alternative pedestrian route is available around the perimeter of the harbour and will be clearly signposted...

Press release: Multi-agency investigation into E. coli O157 cases in Lancashire
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Public Health England, environmental health officers from across Lancashire and officials from the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency are investigating a number of cases of gastrointestinal illness...

News story: Lyme disease clinic update
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The withdrawal takes effect from 1 May 2014, and Royal Hampshire Count Hospital in Winchester will not accept any new referrals.

PHE supports the concept of specialist clinics for the investigation ...

Speech: Ukraine Forum on Asset Recovery, closing remarks
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Introduction

I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak to you this afternoon at the end of the Ukraine Forum on Asset Recovery.

I would like to thank the Foreign & Commonwealth Office for...

News story: Points of Light: May 2014 winners
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The following people were given a Points of Light award in May 2014 (the numbering continues from April’s winners):

9. Amir Cheema (Bristol)

For the past 11 years, Amir Cheema has dedicated his...

News story: UK–Japan joint statement on climate change and energy cooperation
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The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United Kingdom and Japan on the occasion of the visit of Prime Minister Abe to the UK on 1 May 2014.

The UK and Japan recognise...

News story: UK and Japan collaborate to tackle climate change & promote energy security
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As part of a two day visit to the UK, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan met UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey, and both countries reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring security of supply and ...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Peru
seen at 14:30, 1 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Anwar Choudhury has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru in succession to Mr James Dauris, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Choudhury will take up his appointment...

News story: Van Dyck self-portrait saved for the nation
seen at 14:30, 1 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of &pound;6.3 million Van Dyck’s last self-portrait has been saved for the nation and acquired by the National Portrait Gallery.

The grant follows a public ...

Press release: World Dementia Council meets for the first time
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The first members of the World Dementia Council have met for the first time in London in a bid to stimulate the innovation and development of life-enhancing drugs, treatments and care for people with dementia...

News story: Employer Perspectives Survey 2014 now underway
seen at 14:30, 1 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Field work has now begun on the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) 2014 Employer Perspectives Survey (EPS).

The survey, which is based on interviews with more than 18,000 UK employers, will...

Government response: Response to the latest call for strike action
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Updated: Added new response to the latest call for strike action.

A spokesman for the department said:

This weekend’s unnecessary strike action shows the FBU is not serious about finding a resolution...

Press release: New agreement to help UK companies win work at Tokyo Olympics
seen at 14:30, 1 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit the Olympic Park tomorrow (Friday 2 May 2014) to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation paving the way for close collaboration between the UK and ...

Press release: Independent review of initial teacher training courses launched
seen at 14:30, 1 May in News and communications (Our copy).

An independent review of the quality and effectiveness of ITT courses has been announced today (1 May 2014) by the Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove.

Providing the best possible training ...

News story: Minister for Africa discusses Darfur with Sudanese Foreign Minister
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The Minister for Africa called Sudanese Foreign Minister Karti to raise our concerns about the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Darfur and to discuss the National Dialogue. He urged the Government of Sudan...

Press release: Foreign Secretary meets with Pakistan Prime Minister
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William Hague and Nawaz Sharif discussed a shared vision for a safe and secure Pakistan achieving its economic and social potential. They also talked about cooperation on enhancing trade and investment which...

Press release: A3 Hindhead tunnel maintenance continues
seen at 14:30, 1 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The work will involve overnight closures of one tunnel at a time, with the other tunnel remaining open and a contraflow system in place so traffic can continue in both directions. It is due to be completed at...

Press release: UK-Japan Joint Statement
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UK-Japan Joint Statement: A dynamic strategic partnership for the 21st century

The United Kingdom (UK) and Japan reaffirm the dynamic strategic partnership between our two countries, based on shared values of...

Research and analysis: Green Deal incentives research with home buyers
seen at 11:31, 1 May in Search (Our copy).

In late 2013 the Government announced that &pound;450m would be available for a new package of incentives to boost home energy efficiency, one element of which was expected to involve an incentive for recent...

Correspondence: A21 Tonbridge to Pembury dualling scheme decision letter
seen at 11:31, 1 May in Search (Our copy).

This letter conveys the decision of the Secretaries of State for Transport and Communities and Local Government on whether the A21 Tonbridge to Pembury dualling scheme orders should be made. The Secretaries of...

Guidance: A21 Tonbridge to Pembury dualling scheme inspector's report
seen at 11:31, 1 May in Search (Our copy).

This is the report of the inspector who looked into whether A21 Tonbridge to Pembury road dualling scheme orders should be made. The orders have been proposed to improve the A21 and this report confirms the inspector...

Policy paper: Hate crime action plan: Challenge it, Report it, Stop it
seen at 11:31, 1 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Hate crime action plan progress report published.

The action plan brings together the activities of government departments (who work with local agencies, voluntary organisations and the independent...

Guidance: PSBP: east midlands (capital funded batch)
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Education Funding Agency has appointed Bowmer and Kirkland Construction as the contractor for the &pound;36million contract for the east midlands capital batch. All nine schools are located in the Leicester...

Transparency data: Arms length bodies spend over £25,000 - September 2013
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Guidance on Ministry of Justice arms length bodies spending over &pound;25,000 data for August 2013.

Transparency data: Arms length bodies spend over £25,000 - October 2013
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Guidance on Ministry of Justice arms length bodies spending over &pound;25,000 data for August 2013.

Transparency data: Arms length bodies spend over £25,000 - November 2013
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Guidance on Ministry of Justice arms length bodies’ spending over &pound;25,000 data November 2013.

Transparency data: Arms length bodies spend over £25,000 - December 2013
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Guidance on Ministry of Justice arms length bodies’ spending over &pound;25,000 data December 2013.

Transparency data: National Offender Management Service spend over £25,000 - 2013
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Updated: Further months' data added

Guidance on National Offender Management Service (NOMS) spending over &pound;25,000 data 2013.

HM Treasury (HMT) require that all central government departments...

Transparency data: Probation trusts spend over £25,000 - 2013
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Updated: Further months' data added

Guidance on probation trusts’ spending over &pound;25,000 data 2013.

HM Treasury (HMT) require that all central government departments publish monthly data...

Consultation outcome: Payments by parish and community councils and charter trustees
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Updated: Updated with details of the consultation outcome

This consultation proposes the removal of the statutory rule requiring cheques and other orders for the payment of money by parish councils (in ...

Transparency data: Legal Aid Agency spend over £25,000 - 2013
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This page contains September to December 2013 data. Previous months’ data are contained within the Ministry of Justice data files.

Transparency data: Arms length bodies spend over £25,000 - February 2014
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Guidance on Ministry of Justice arms length bodies’ spending over &pound;25,000 data February 2014.

Transparency data: HMCTS spend over £25,000 - 2013
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These documents contain details of HMCTS spend over &pound;25,000 from Sept to Dec 2013. Previous months’ data are contained within Ministry of Justice data files.

Transparency data: Ministry of Justice spend over £25,000 - 2013
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Updated: Further months' data added

Guidance on Ministry of Justice over &pound;25,000 data 2013.

Over &pound;25,000 transparency spend data are taken from the Ministry of Justice Aramis...

Transparency data: Ministry of Justice spend over £25,000 - 2014
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Guidance on Ministry of Justice over &pound;25,000 data 2014.

Over &pound;25,000 transparency spend data are taken from the Ministry of Justice Aramis finance system.

As required by HMT...

Transparency data: National Offender Management Service spend over £25,000 - 2014
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Guidance on National Offender Management Service (NOMS) spending over &pound;25,000 data 2014.

HM Treasury (HMT) require that all central government departments publish monthly data of their spend...