Thank you, Mr President, and I thank Mr Feltman for his briefing this afternoon.
We congratulate the Ukrainian people on the success of their historic presidential elections on Sunday. The elections have...
Thank you, Mr President, and I thank Mr Feltman for his briefing this afternoon.
We congratulate the Ukrainian people on the success of their historic presidential elections on Sunday. The elections have...
IntroductionThank you.
Well firstly, by way of introduction I am Andrea Leadsom, the new Economic Secretary to the Treasury.
And – somewhat confusingly – while I’ve taken on the title of Economic...
This update to the HM Treasury and Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) Framework document meets the requirement to review the contents of the Framework once every 3 years. Based on the original Framework...
Updated: A 2014 update on completed actions and work still underway to acheive our objectives
The Northern Ireland Office’s objectives, and the action being taken to achieve them.
Updated: Added the Welsh version of DBS Disclosure News: May.
This month’s edition includes:
our new Director of Operations (Disclosure) changes to identity checking guidelines legal definition...
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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The owner and operator of a poorly-maintained fairground ride has been fined after it collapsed sending two teenage boys hurtling from the car.
A foolhardy roofer has appeared in court after footing a double extension ladder on a transit van in order to access a third floor façade.
A Kent-based food manufacturer has been prosecuted for a second time for safety failings after a worker was injured using a machine with a guard that had been intentionally disabled.
A specialist asbestos removal company has been fined after it exposed workers to dangerous fibres during demolition of a former school building.
A fabric company in Macclesfield has been fined after a teenage apprentice suffered severe injuries when his left arm was dragged around a machine roller.
A Bristol-based printer of healthcare packaging was today (28 May) fined for safety failings after an employee had two fingers crushed when they became trapped in unguarded machinery at its Cambridgeshire plant.
Do you know of a good practice example of a workplace that manages stress effectively? Enter the European Good Practice Awards – deadline for submissions is 6 October 2014.
Development mythsStand on any British high street with a collecting tin and you’ll quickly lose count of all of the people willing to put their hand in their pocket for a good cause.
When disaster strikes...
Today (28 May 2014) HM Treasury and the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) publish an updated OBR and HM Treasury Framework document, revised by HM Treasury in consultation with the OBR...
In the early hours of 6 June 1944 around 7,900 troops from the British 6th Airborne Division landed on the beaches of Normandy to begin the liberation of Europe in the largest amphibious assault ever launched...
Thank you, Mr President. I also thank the Committee Chairs for their important briefings to the Council today.
Mr President,
Terrorism is regrettably an agile and evolving threat. It requires...
Bristol was today (28 May 2014) awarded £6 million from government as part of a £23 million fund to encourage further urban redevelopment and new business creation nationally, bringing total...
Local Growth Minister Kris Hopkins today (28 May 2014) announced that £23 million of essential infrastructure investment will bring more jobs to Bristol, Manchester, New Anglia and Leicestershire as...
A radical new project designed to tackle the culture of binge drinking at universities across England and Wales has been launched by the government and National Union of Students.
Seven universities have...
The sentencing of three civil society activists in Baku on 26 May is the latest in a worrying trend of pressure on civil society in Azerbaijan. This case follows the recent sentencing of NIDA youth activists ...
MOD response to an FOI request dated 11 April 2014 for the number of casualties and deaths for every British Army infantry regiment which has served in Afghanistan.
The purpose of a background quality report is to inform users of the statistics about the quality of the data used to produce the publication and any statistics derived from that data.
This publication...
MOD response to an FOI request dated 27 April 2014 for the number of British Army personnel discharged because they were overweight.
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: Biffa Waste Services...
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: Multivalent Limited...
MOD response to an FOI request dated 6 March 2014 for the number of service personnel who have committed suicide using a firearm.
Updated: Changed consultation closing date from 18 June 2014 to 26 June 2014.
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...
Updated: Added RAF operational low flying training timetable covering period 9 to 13 June 2014.
A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These...
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: Northern Insulation...
Updated: Updated with latest versions.
These terms and conditions together with the relevant purchase order, any specifications and plans provided by the authority and any specific guarantee arrangements...
MOD response to an FOI request dated 27 January 2014 for the stated religion of service personnel for each of the armed forces (British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force) for the last 2 years.
Updated: Additional article added
In this issue:
learning support: webinar procurement: preferred areas of delivery individualised learner record R10: open employer toolkit: supporting accessible...
NERC has signed a statement of intent with the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Medical Research Council to work together on research into air pollution and human health.
Thirteen Shots with special guests the Dukes of Bordello
A special concert in aid of Army Charities.
May 29th, 7:30pm, PRB. €3.00 at the door...
The Red Arrows have been awarded their ‘public display authority’ for 2014 after months of intensive preparation and have swapped their green coveralls for their iconic red flying suits to mark the start...
Nearly 60 kilograms of heroin were seized by sailors and Royal Marines from HMS Somerset, who intercepted the fishing boat in Royal Navy fast boats.
HMS Somerset’s crew found the dhow, a type of vessel...
Some of the UK’s top scientists have written a letter voicing concerns about the possible impact on research funding if Scotland votes for independence. The letter, published in The Scotsman, warns the...
Britain’s successful Love Your Local Market is to be recreated across Europe, High Streets Minister Brandon Lewis announced today (28 May 2014) as the fortnight draws to a close.
Across Britain...
As part of the Fringe at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, the FCO is working with the Dutch Embassy in London, MakeSense and Chayn to host an End Sexual Violence in Conflict Hack...
Department of Health changes allow physiotherapists and podiatrists to prescribe drugs without the involvement of a doctor; this measure ensures these drugs can be dispensed zero-rated for VAT.
Updated: New briefing note now available
This document explains how the Environment Agency is working with partners in Somerset on a 20 year flood action plan for the long-term sustainable future of the...
Details of meetings between special advisers to the Department for Communities and Local Government and media and business representatives, as well as of gifts and hospitality received by them.
Updated: Added Oct to Dec 2013 data.
These documents contain details for 2013 of the Department for Communities and Local Government’s Permanent Secretary’s meetings, lunches and dinners with external organisations...
Updated: Added returns for Oct to Dec 2013.
All government departments have to publish any expenses senior civil servants claim for and any hospitality they receive.
These are the Department for...
Updated: Added consultation response documents
Precursors consultation UK implementation of the EU regulation on marketing and use of explosives precursorsThis consultation seeks views on the UK implementation...
These publications include:
gifts given to, and received by, ministers hospitality received by ministers overseas travel by ministers ministers’ meetings with external organisations (including meetings...
Updated: Added amended firing times due to change at Willsworthy 29/05/2014.
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...
Updated: The list of dental pilot sites has been updated to include 2 community dental service practices that have joined the pilot programme.
These documents cover the statements of financial entitlements...
Updated: Replaced the application form with a revised version.
Please read the ‘What you need to know’ guide to find out if you are eligible to apply. If you are eligible, you will need to complete the ...
Updated: Added Workforce Management Information for April 2014 in XLS and CSV formats.
Details of the workforce management data for MOD. These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce...
Updated: Added updated application form.
Completed application forms need to be submitted by 16:00 on 30th September 2014.
The ‘Grant application pack’ consists of 5 documents:
a covering...
Updated: Replaced NOMS PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation (CFO) and funding type.
The lists include the:
name of each project ESF funding...
Being able to understand, communicate and plan for local flood risk is an essential part of local authorities’ new roles. This project provides methods to apply to local flood risk assessments that are flexible...
The Environment Agency need to assess whether groundwater is causing damage to any groundwater dependent wetlands in order to protect and improve water, land and biodiversity. Where there are chemical pressures...
Updated: Replaced National Offender Management Service (NOMS) PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
name...
Updated: Replaced National Offender Management Service (NOMS) PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
name...
This series of reports details the findings of research to characterise five non-waste materials as comparators for waste-derived materials intended to be applied to land, potentially as a replacement for the...
Updated: Replaced National Offender Management Service (NOMS) PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation (CFO) and funding type.
The lists include the:
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) requires the ecology of River Basin Catchments to be assessed to determine where action is needed to improve the water environment. Benthic invertebrates are one of five biological...
Updated: Forms and guidance notes for 2013 to 2014 have been added.
Revenue outturn (RO) forms to be completed by local authorities, along with accompanying guidance notes.
Updated: Print file added
This is the fourteenth paper in the Scotland analysis series and examines the outlook for Scotland’s public finances and the financial implications of independence for Scottish...
The Environment Agency has updated its groundwater vulnerability maps to reflect improvements in data mapping and understanding of the factors affecting vulnerability. The new maps show the vulnerability...
This statistical notice provides the number of proven reoffences, by type of offence. The offences were committed by adult offenders released from less than 12 months in custody between 2007 and 2011, who then...
Updated: Replaced National Offender Management Service (NOMS) PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
name...
Updated: Replaced National Offender Management Service (NOMS) PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
name...
Updated: Replaced National Offender Management Service (NOMS) PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
name...
Updated: Replaced National Offender Management Service (NOMS) PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
name...
Updated: Added memos 13/14 - Carer's Allowance - increase in the earnings limit and 14/14 - Right to reside – minor amendment in the way that an EEA national’s right of residence is defined – IS, JSA(IB), ESA...
Updated: Replaced National Offender Management Service (NOMS) PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
name...
Updated: Replaced National Offender Management Service (NOMS) PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
name...
Updated: Replaced National Offender Management Service (NOMS) PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
name...
Updated: This revised version of the England Natural Environment Indicators May 2014, published 28th May, replaces the initial version published on 8th May.
This revised version of the England Natural Environment...
Updated: Replaced National Offender Management Service (NOMS) PDF with revised version.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
name...
UK scientists, working on an international project to conserve precious works of art, have found a new way to analyse paintings without having to remove even a tiny speck of the paint to inspect the layers below...
Funding announced for a national pilot project to explore the quality of arts and cultural productions
SUN 01 JUN - Padre Alex Bennett invites you to attend the FINAL Hameln Garrison Church Service from 1030hrs. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Updated: Added recipient number 30 - Joely Colmer.
The following people were given a Points of Light award in May 2014 (the numbering continues from April’s winners):
9. Amir Cheema (Bristol...
Thank you for this opportunity to join you here this morning. One of the great pleasures of my role of Minister is the opportunity to attend events like this, and have an opportunity to meet a wide range of people...
Development mythsStand on any British high street with a collecting tin and you’ll quickly lose count of all of the people willing to put their hand in their pocket for a good cause.
When disaster strikes...
Updated: Edited to include information on the contract with Vestey Foods.
The makers of Hot Diggidy Dog pepper sauce will supply 75,000 bottles for the military’s 24-hour ration packs as a result of a ...
The Red Arrows have been awarded their ‘public display authority’ for 2014 after months of intensive preparation and have swapped their green coveralls for their iconic red flying suits to mark the start...
It’s a great honour for me to be addressing the Police Federation of Northern Ireland’s annual conference this afternoon. I’m very grateful to your Chairman, Terry Spence, and his officer team for providing ...
Council tenants in Salford could benefit from up to £75 million investment in their homes, under the terms of a new deal announced today (28 May 2014).
Housing Minister Kris Hopkins gave the...
Analysis by the UK government has found that Scotland’s future public finances would be substantially better were Scotland to remain part of the UK, making each Scottish person around £1,400 ...
Updated: added Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes guidance
The government has published the following guidance:
Information note to clarify the scope of a proposed Report stage amendment, which restricts...
This document gives guidance on the analysis of forecasting and uncertainty in transport appraisals.
This unit was updated during May 2014 with the addition of 1 paragraph in section 8.3, giving clarification...
This document gives guidance on the analysis of environmental impact appraisal.
This unit was updated during May 2014 with the requirement to use current Department of Energy and Climate Change (...
This document gives guidance on the analysis of user and provider impacts in transport appraisals.
This unit was updated during May 2014 with the addition of optional guidance on calculating the social...
The TAG data book includes all of the appraisal and modelling values referred to in the guidance in 1 workbook.
The data book was updated in May 2014. Changes made to the data book are detailed in the...
Updated: Updated workbooks on air quality, greenhouse gases and noise released.
These worksheets are used to present the results of a transport scheme appraisal as part of a business case.
Updated: Updated index.
A complete list of all artices that have been published in Housing Matters magazines since December 2011. The list is included in Excel format and can be easily filtered to locate...
Submissions sent to Defra Ministers on the subject of flood mitigation options relating to the Somerset Levels.
Trade union representation, pay and conditions
Staff previously employed by the National Farmers Union. Disclosing figures for the total number of staff working in Nobel House
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission for gypsy caravan site and hardstanding for 3 families.
Correspondence relating to the Saddlebow energy from waste plant.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission for 10 wind turbines and infrastructure.
The number of badgers dying from TB.
TB transmission from wildlife to cats.
Analysis published by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander today (Wednesday 28 May) shows every Scottish man, woman and child benefits from a £1,400 UK Dividend as part of the UK.
Good morning and welcome.
As you know, today the UK government is publishing the most comprehensive and definitive study of how independence would affect Scotland’s finances over the next 20 years.
Here is a video showing you what the new site looks like and how to navigate your way around.
How to use Monitor’s new website
You can contact Monitor at enquiries@monitor.gov.uk ...
This experimental statistical bulletin presents figures about MOD contracting with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME). It includes estimates of MOD direct expenditure and new contracts placed, with SMEs...
The trade union membership 2013 report uses the Labour Force Survey to provide an estimate of the levels and density of trade union membership for all UK employees and all UK workers. Additionally, estimates ...
These publications contain national statistics on child maintenance schemes operated through the Child Support Agency (CSA) up to March 2014.
DWP is responsible for the child maintenance system in Great...
Updated: Latest figures published.
Table last updated on 28 May 2014.
Weekly fuel pricesMS Excel Spreadsheet, 250KB
This file...
View the pre-access list for the NHS Health Check quarterly returns.
This update contains data from 152 local authorities for January to March 2014 (quarter 4 for 2013 to 2014).
This data...
This information will be of interest to principals and chief executives of further education (FE) colleges, finance directors at FE colleges, financial statements and regularity auditors, Skills Funding Agency...
This is the fourteenth paper in the Scotland analysis series and examines the outlook for Scotland’s public finances and the financial implications of independence for Scottish households and businesses...
The Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has appointed 3 new board members to the Big Lottery Fund. They bring financial and voluntary sector experience and expertise to their roles.
About the new...
Two new stations on the rail line between Bradford and Leeds will improve transport links and support a major regeneration scheme following government agreement to make almost £10 million available ...
Today Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock welcomed new figures showing the number of 16- to 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training is falling in all 9 regions of England, equating...
Next Distribution Limited, part of the Next Group Plc, claimed Industrial Buildings Allowance (IBA) on £19 million it spent on constructing two buildings used for warehousing and other activities.
More people than ever before are accepting the offer to attend an NHS Health Check according to new figures from Public Health England (PHE).
The figures, published today (28 May 2014), show that in the...
This Statistical Release presents the number of casualties in Wales resulting from personal injury road accidents.
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Presents data on Capital forecast expenditure and financing by Welsh authorities include data for police, fire and national park authorities.
The number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
Monthly death figures provide counts of deaths registered by area of usual residence, England and Wales in a calendar month.
The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) are primarily a suite of individual price indices that provide information on price change for a limited range of service industries. Each SPPI captures quarterly changes...
This release comprises tables relating to usual residents working or studying in the Republic of Ireland for a range of different variables including Religion, Industry, Occupation, Age by Sex, Country of Birth, ...
Monthly statistics on Climate Change Levy receipts and liabilities for the UK. Due to the introduction of the Carbon Price Floor (April 2013) this publication has been replaced with the publication 'Climate Change...
Monthly statistics on Landfill Tax receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK.
Produced monthly by HM Revenue & Customs. Provides details of the amount of standard and higher rate tax declared each month and the value of revenue collected.
Monthly statistics on Aggregates Levy receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK.
Produced monthly by HM Revenue & Customs. Provides details of the amount of standard and higher rate tax declared each month and the value of revenue collected.
Statistics on Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor receipts and liabilities for the UK. Prior to the introduction of the Carbon Price Floor (April 2013) the publication 'Climate Change Levy Bulletin' covered...
Monthly statistics on Landfill Tax receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK.
Monthly statistics on Aggregates Levy receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK.
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Provides annual estimates of trade union membership from the Labour Force Survey for both employees and all workers.
Working with the National Audit Office, the Better Regulation Executive and BRDO, both part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, are building an evidence base about business perceptions of regulation...
Updated: 2013 data added.
Local authorities (LAs) in England collect and record information on young people’s participation in education or training, which the Department for Education uses to estimate ...
Provides information about the rationale for making the changes to the approach for calculating QSR and other changes as outlined in the business rules document.
The Agency has produced this document reflecting on the first year of the 24+ advanced learning loans programme.
This publication displays a range of facts about the early delivery of loans, along with...
Services Producer Price Indices for Quarter 1 2014
Kaleidoscope Cinema Listings for June 2014
WED 11 JUN - WELCOME WEDNESDAY
From 1000hrs to 1200hrs
Katie Moss, from John Buchan School, has again swept the board at the Dwarf Sports Association National Games held in Birmingham recently. 'Read More' for how Katie got on. &...
Committee Meetings are held once a month in the Welfare building.
Every Wednesday, starting at 9am in the Welfare building.
British Army (Germany) - Celebration of Sports June 2014
Inter Unit Team Sports Competition
"13 Sports, 1 Month, Who Will Win?"