Thank you Mr President.
I would like to thank Special Representative Moussa for his statement this morning. I pay tribute to him for his contribution to peace and security in the Central African region...
Public Health England (PHE) was today (12 May 2014) advised of a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) in a person flying from Jeddah to the USA and transiting through London on Thursday 1 May 2014...
Updated: Added 'Transforming rehabilitation programme and the local government pension scheme: government response to the consultation'
This is a consultation on the draft statutory instrument that enacts...
Updated: Briefing notes for NHS commissioners and independent providers added.
The licence contains important conditions for providers of NHS services.
These conditions help Monitor to ensure the...
Updated: Updated 'Details of local authorities currently seeking proposers' document: a specification has been launched to establish a new primary school in Hampshire.
‘Local authorities currently seeking...
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is running a programme of competitions that target specific workforce development problems. Engaging a wide range of employers is an important part of any potential...
Updated: Updated guidance.
UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications from Turkish workers for an extension of stay as an employed person, after completing one year’s...
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is running a programme of competitions that target specific workforce development problems. Applicants are required to demonstrate how their solution will solve...
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is running a programme of competitions that target specific workforce development problems. Innovation is one of the most important qualities UKCES is looking...
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is running a programme of competitions that target specific workforce development problems. There are four types of project that UKCES will invest in under ...
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is running a programme of competitions that target specific workforce development problems. UKCES will support employers to develop solutions to identified ...
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is running a programme of competitions that target specific workforce development problems. The purpose of the programme is to learn what does and does not ...
The application form to the UK Futures Programme is hosted externally, and can be accessed by following this link xxxx
Whilst completing the application form, you will be asked to upload the three templates...
The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) has today (Monday 12 May) welcomed research published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills which shows that almost a fifth of advanced apprentices have moved...
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) has published an amended draft code of practice offering guidance on the Human Transplantation (Wales) Act 2013.
The Scottish independence referendum will take place on Thursday, 18 September, 2014. On this page, you’ll find useful information about the referendum.
Who can vote?Most people over the age of 16 who...
Thousands more apprentices are progressing into Higher Education following their apprenticeship, Matthew Hancock announced today (12 May 2014).
The Skills and Enterprise Minister published research...
Leadership is on my mind this week as I prepare to host our annual FCO Leadership Conference, which all our Ambassadors and senior leaders in London attend.
We can all learn about and practise leadership...
Queen’s Awards winners are a fine example of the excellence that Scotland has to offer the rest of the world, the Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael has said as he visited one of this year’s successful businesses...
IntroductionThere’s never been a better time to talk about how we train young people for the jobs of the future.
The economy is starting to turn. This country is on course to grow faster this year than...
Updated: Updated to include the quarterly progress report from July to September 2013.
This report has been written by the programme’s 4 key partners: Department of Health, NHS England, Health Education...
Updated: The corporate plan has been updated with quarter 3 performance against milestones
The plan focuses on how the department will support the Secretary of State to deliver his strategic objectives...
The fire and rescue bulletin for May 2014 covers:
supporting public service transformation: cost benefit analysis guidance for local partnerships publication of generic risk assessment 5.2: incidents...
The announcement by the Ministry of Defence that the National Housing Prime Contract has been awarded to CarillionAmey (Housing Prime) Ltd for the support of the Service Family Accommodation (SFA) and related...
The review concluded that Defence Scientific Advisory Council provides a valuable source of independent advice across Defence and the functions performed are still required.
The review recommended that...
Midlands museums open ‘after dark’ to celebrate Museums at Night 2014
New art commissions commemorate WW1 in the Midlands
Museums at Night: take in some after-hours arts and culture in your area
Symposium for tourism, arts and culture arrives in the UK as part of the 2014 International Festival for Business
Chance for young people to discover Wolverhampton’s art scene
The Minister for Pensions, Steve Webb, today announced the appointment of Tom Boardman as Deputy Chair and Graham Berville as a new Trustee Member to the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation.
Thank you for inviting me today to celebrate the Association’s Members’ Day. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to return to Scotland. I am delighted to take any opportunity to shout about Scotch whisky...
Thousands more apprentices are progressing into Higher Education following their apprenticeship, Matthew Hancock announced today (12 May 2014).
The Skills and Enterprise Minister published research...
An independent charity since 1994, Place2Be now works in over 210 schools nationwide, building children’s resilience and emotional wellbeing. Its services include 1-to-1 counselling involving talking, ...
UK Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) latest regional ‘How to win Business’ seminar for UK Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) was held at Caterpillar Defence Products, Shrewsbury...
Mr Andrew Garth has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Slovak Republic and will take up his appointment during October 2014.
Mr Garth joined the FCO in 1988 and has held several appointments...
In total five gantries will be installed near the tunnel entrance, and on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, to accommodate signage relating to the system, and equipment to identify vehicles.
Preparation ...
Sue is now responsible for leading the Apprenticeship and Delivery Service Division with a clear focus on:
engaging employers and employer groups to increase participation in Apprenticeships and...
Over the next 5 months water samples will be taken from Cleethorpes, Skegness, Mablethorpe, Sutton-on-Sea, Huttoft, Anderby, Chapel St Leonards, Ingoldmells and Humberston.
Adrian Lack, Sampling and ...
Recently the British Chambers of Commerce published a survey showing the vast majority of businesses want Scotland to remain part of the UK, and only 35 per cent believe a formal currency union would work...
Come and see the Reserve Regiment on 13 May 2014, 5pm - 8.30pm, City of London. Climb on board a chinook helicopter, see a live military demonstration, see the parachute drop from the RAF falcons and talk to ...
The wealthy members of the scheme claimed to be active partners trading in the creative industries, selling, for example, the rights to a song or an idea for a book. They claimed tax relief on greater losses ...
You should print, complete and submit this form as instructed by the relevant guidance or advisor.
For information about the insolvency process email the Insolvency Enquiry Line or call 0845 602...
We are seeking views on our proposed guidance to airports about setting, monitoring and publishing quality standards for providing assistance to disabled persons and people with reduced mobility (PRMs).
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This report provides an in-depth assessment of apprenticeships in 3 broad frameworks delivered within the National Health Service (NHS):
clinical support roles (for example, nursing support roles) business...
This is part of a longitudinal study, which is an observational research method where data is gathered for the same subject repeatedly over a period of time. We published the first results in BIS research ...
This report provides an assessment of employers’ participation in higher apprenticeships in accounting (Level 4). It considers:
employers’ reason for participating in this form of training the merits...
Updated: 2014 updated version of exporting to Jordan guide.
A detailed guide on doing business in and with Jordan. The guide contains information on:
challenges of doing business in Jordan benefits...
Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) on hiring external senior civil servants (SCS) including:
recruitment fees total advertising spend number of posts awarded...
Updated: Transactions for February 2014 added
The Insolvency Service uses the Government Procurement Card as a payment tool to help control spending on low value, high volume transactions. The use of cards...
This guide will explain:
How to file in person. How to file by fax. How to file online. How to file by other electronic means. Our hours of business.
Updated: 3, 8 and 30 day data updated
This page provides prompt payment performance statistics published by the Insolvency Service for 3, 8 and 30 days. The data is summarised by financial year.
Updated: Updated the impact assessment to make it clear that the service was removed on 12 May 2014.
This assessment looks at the impact of removing the minicom service from the DVSA customer support centre...
Later life newsletter 55 (May 2014) has the latest news on policy changes, good practice and initiatives and their impact on older people.
To subscribe to the later life newsletter, email: simon.wilkinson1...
Updated: February 2014 data added
Details of individual invoices, expense payments or other transactions that are over £25,000 will be published here within 15 days of the end of each month.
Updated: Removed vol 6 chapter 31 - Urgent case payments - no longer current.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate...
The UK Government wishes to ensure that the rich environmental assets of the Overseas Territories, which attract international recognition and contain an estimated 90% of the biodiversity found within the UK ...
Updated: Updated with report for April.
Summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the north west.
Provides information for the Department for Business, Information and Skills (BIS) on trade union membership from the Labour Force Survey for 1989 to 1991.
BIS only holds data on trade union membership...
The fast track is intended to benefit business by improving access to opposition proceedings at a cost proportionate to the complexity and value of the matter at stake. The fast track provides a faster, cheaper...
You may apply to remove the entire registration, or only some of the goods or services it covers.
If you start revocation proceedings, you become the ‘applicant’ in the case.
Revocation for reasons...
Use this design application fee calculator to calculate costs for your design application.
Updated: Added new missile noise data for April/May 2014.
Missile noise data for Air defence range Manorbier
The Manorbier firing/flying notice is also available to view.
Updated: Added 'Constitutional requirements of NHS Trusts’ and Clinical Commissioning Groups’ audit committees' and consultation response.
This consultation seeks views on proposals for new constitutional...
Updated: Monitor has published the consultation responses and its next steps.
The letter outlines several areas where Monitor proposes to help NHS foundation trusts considering a merger and invites feedback...
Updated: Updated guidance.
This document lists Tier 4 sponsors. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.
Updated: Publication updated
This publication provides general information only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, but it is not a full and authoritative statement of...
Museums at Night 2014 returns for another year of ‘after dark’ events in the Midlands
Museums at Night 2014 returns for another year of ‘after dark’ events in the South West
Museums at Night 2014 returns for another year of ‘after dark’ events in the South East
Museums at Night 2014 returns for another year of ‘after dark’ events in London
To have a look at some of the 200 Sigs & 20 Armoured Brigades forth coming events, click on "Read more"
SAT 07 JUN 14 - LADIES PAMPER NIGHT
Tigers Den, Barker Bks from 7pm.
Tickets are €5 and are available from the 1 PWRR Welfare Office or Tigers Den
The positives of the UK are striking, have served us well and will continue to serve Scotland well in the years ahead the Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael has said.
Mr Carmichael made the comments...
The latest Bank of Scotland’s PMI report offers further encouraging news for Scotland’s economy.
Visit the Scottish independence referendum page for more indyref information
Commenting...
Following the successful launch of the innovative Joining Forces mental health awareness app for serving military personnel, a similar app is now also available for veterans.
Updated: Added recipient number 16 - Sean McNally.
The following people were given a Points of Light award in May 2014 (the numbering continues from April’s winners):
9. Amir Cheema (Bristol...
The Scottish independence referendum will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2014. On this page, you’ll find useful information about the referendum.
Who can vote?Most people over the age of 16 who...
The prime contracts have been awarded under the next generation estate contracts (NGEC) programme to the following companies:
national housing prime (NHP) contract, valued at £626 million...
It’s wonderful to join friends and colleagues from the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Europe to celebrate our shared commitment to transparency and greater openness.
Within Europe, and elsewhere...
The Minister for Pensions, Steve Webb, today announced the appointment of Tom Boardman as Deputy Chair and Graham Berville as a new Trustee Member to the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation.
The UK Space Agency has four directorates, these are:
policy growth programmes operations and resourcesThis organisation chart outlines the structure of the organisation and the roles under these...
Updated: Section 5.5 amended
This is departmental advice for anyone who is involved in the administration and scoring of the phonics screening check including:
headteachers teachers local authorities...
Updated: New version of the D777B/DL published.
You need to use form D777B/DL to apply for a for a digital tachograph driver card if you hold a GB photocard driving licence. A new photo is not needed. This...
Updated: Section 4.5.1 and 5.1 amended
This statutory guidance is for all those responsible for assessment and reporting in key stage 1, in particular:
headteachers governing bodies local authority...
An Essex dock company has been fined for safety failings after a dock worker suffered severe leg injuries when an operation to unload a cargo container went wrong.
Mr Hammond was in the country to witness the closure of Observation Post Sterga, the last remaining forward base to be used by UK troops. The closure of Sterga means that the only UK troops remaining in Helmand...
The latest Bank of Scotland’s PMI report offers further encouraging news for Scotland’s economy.
Commenting on the figures, Scotland Office Minister David Mundell said:
This latest PMI...
The Procedure Committee has requested that the response to UIN 193072 be revised in order to give a more complete response to the Hon Member for Sunderland Central.
The Question asked:-
To ask...
Departmental Spend in OAG Over £25,000 April 2014
Updated: Updated to reflect opening of application round three.
Heat Networks Delivery Unit Funding Round 3 is now open for applications.
To request an application form or ask any other questions...
OAG spend on GPC over £500 February 2014
This information is for front-line service staff.
It offers advice on:
support services legal options independent resources
Summary for April 2014April has been an average month in terms of precipitation; England received 100% of the April long term average (LTA).
Rainfall totals for the time of year were higher than normal...
Updated: Added the Department of Health's response to the recommendations in the child sexual exploitation health working group report.
The child sexual exploitation health working group report makes recommendations...
Updated: Letter detailing the variation of consent added.
Consent documents for Rothamsted Research, to release genetically modified organisms for research purposes.
Each consent granted includes...
Updated: Added translation
Speaking on 12 May, David Lidington, Minister for Europe said:
Today marks 20 years since the Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire agreement. While it brought an end to the ...
The latest IP crime report 2012 to 2013 was published on 29 July 2013. The report highlights current and emerging threats surrounding counterfeiting and piracy, including those conducted via the internet. The...
Government response to the technical consultation on draft secondary legislation for ECL schemesPDF, 1.59MB, 48 pages
This file may not be...
Speaking on 12 May, David Lidington, Minister for Europe said:
Today marks 20 years since the Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire agreement. While it brought an end to the fiercest fighting, real peace is ...
The positives of the UK are striking, have served us well and will continue to serve Scotland well in the years ahead the Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael has said.
Mr Carmichael made the comments...