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30 June 2014

Wales Week: Day One
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Wales Week: Day One
Guidance: Global Strategic Trends out to 2045
seen at 20:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Global Strategic Trends (GST) describes a strategic context for those in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and wider Government who are involved in developing long term plans, policies and capabilities. Without a...

News story: PM statement following discovery of missing Israeli teenagers
seen at 20:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister said:

I am deeply saddened by the news that the bodies of the 3 Israeli boys kidnapped on 12 June have been found this evening.

This was an appalling and inexcusable act...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated prices.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the item but includes...

Corporate report: DFID Nepal Portfolio Review 2013/14
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Search (Our copy).
Delivering results for the people of Nepal

DFID Nepal’s focus on results ensures achievements are captured across our entire portfolio of progammes. This also means we can communicate them. These are only some...

Guidance: 16-18 data and management information (MI) reports
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Local authorities (LAs) can now access the June 2014 release of 16 to 19 FE data and management information (MI) pivot tables on the EFA Information Exchange. The purpose of the release is to update LAs’ overview...

Correspondence: Letter to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP extending Tower Hamlets inspection
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Following their request PricewaterhouseCoopers have been granted an extension to undertake further investigations into allegations of governance failure, poor financial management and possible fraud at the London...

Correspondence: Letter from Paul Rowsell to Tower Hamlets
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Letter from Paul Rowsell, Deputy Director of Democracy at Communities and Local Government, to the Head of Paid Services at Tower Hamlets.

Following their request PricewaterhouseCoopers have been granted...

Guidance: Domestic violence report from asylum seekers: process
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

Asylum support policy bulletin provides guidance on how UK Visas and Immigration caseworkers should deal with reports of domestic violence from asylum seekers currently accommodated...

Research and analysis: Panel Study of Tax Credits Customers: Telephone survey 2013
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This report covers findings from the latest wave of the Panel Study, focusing on two main areas:

future digital services tax credits customers’ current understanding of the tax credits system

Appendix...

Statistical data set: National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED) table creator
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added.

This tool provides users with the ability to create bespoke cross tabs and charts on consumption by property attributes and characteristics, based on the data available from NEED...

Maximising soft power assets: towards prosperity
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Wilton Park (Our copy).

“Soft power is not only something that countries do outwardly, but is also a way of being internally”

Maximising soft power assets: towards prosperity Monday 19 – Wednesday 21 May 2014 (WP1289)

In May, ...

Higher education and development: radical reform, exciting innovation
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Wilton Park (Our copy).

At our conference on Higher education and development last week it was recognised that the status quo wasn’t sufficient to satisfy the huge demand for higher education across the developing world.

...
Rolf Harris convicted
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Jenny Hopkins, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the CPS in London, said: "Rolf Harris used his status and position as a world famous children's entertainer to sexually assault young girls over a period spanning...
Statement on Operation Elveden
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "The CPS has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Alan Hagan and to summons a journalist for an offence of conspiracy to commit...
Speech: European Council June 2014: David Cameron’s statement
seen at 18:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on last week’s European Council.

Before turning to the appointment of the next Commission President, let me briefly report back on 2 other...

Press release: Boosts to UK Film Industry
seen at 18:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Government’s commitment to attracting inward investment from the creative industries has secured another coup, with the news that Warner Bros is to build three new state-of-the-art sound stages at Warner Bros...

News story: Points of Light: June 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 53 - Tim Lord-Hopkins.

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

33. Richard Angel (London...
News story: Transport schemes helping Oxfordshire commuters and environment
seen at 18:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer visited Oxfordshire today to see how government funding is making a real difference to rail passengers and local air quality.

The minister opened the new £...

Press release: UK businesses’ sizzling summer exports
seen at 18:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Other top exports for the July to September quarter which could soar include sunglasses, umbrellas and swimwear, according to figures for the July to September (quarter 3) of 2013.

Following British tennis...

News story: CDE Innovation Network event September 2014, Scotland
seen at 18:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

It will take place in Glasgow, Scotland (venue to be confirmed) 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Head of CDE, Andy Nicholson, will introduce CDE and give an overview of proof-of-concept research funding opportunities...

Speech: European Council June 2014: David Cameron’s speech
seen at 18:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Draft text replaced with transcript and press question and answer session.

This European Council has been dominated by discussions about the EU’s direction over the next 5 years and specifically...

Press release: Why I still believe Britain can do business in Europe: article by David Cameron
seen at 18:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

On Monday in the House of Commons, MPs will question me about last week’s European summit. It is entirely right that the Prime Minister is held to account in this way. That is the role our ancient Parliament ...

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for meat
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the meat sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the meat sector (BMPA).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for brewing
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the brewing sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the brewing sector (BLRA).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for lime
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the lime sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the lime sector (BLA).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for glass
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the glass sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the glass sector (BGMC).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for cement
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the cement sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the cement sector (BCA).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for textiles energy intensive
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the textiles energy intensive sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the textiles energy intensive sector (BATE).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for agricultural supply
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the agricultural supply sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the agricultural supply sector (AIC).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for aluminium
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the aluminium sector

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the aluminium sector (AFED).

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 30 June 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 30 June 2014.

FOI release: Implementation of Directive 2003/35/EC
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Directive 2003/35/EC EIRs: list of all UK published laws that implement Directive 2003/35/EC in the UK; list of all UK published laws that contain a printed reference to the Directive; and details of the published...

Decision: The Trinity Catholic School
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2636

Type of decision: Objection to admission arrangements - upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Nottingham City

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Guidance: SFA: Inform
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New document added - Inform issue 85: June 2014

Sign up for Inform

Inform is published online at the end of each month. If you would like to be added to the mailing list and receive an alert when...

Guidance: Uplift factors and postcode files
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New document added - 2013 to 2014 uplift factors by postcode and LLSOA: CSV files

This data is used in funding calculations by both the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the Education Funding...

Statistics: Pre-release access to statistics: DWP arrangements
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published completely revised list of individuals with pre-release access to Pensioners' Income Series statistics.

We’ve published the DWP arrangements for pre-release access to statistics in the...

Guidance: UK Creative Industries: International Strategy
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Brochure published by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and the Creative Industries Sector Advisory Group (which includes representatives from across the UK’s creative industries).

The UK Creative Industries...

Corporate report: The Crown Estate annual report and accounts 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This is the organisation’s second integrated report – a concise communication about how the organisation has created value in the short, medium and long term. The document provides information for stakeholders...

Guidance: Universal Credit and rented housing
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Universal Credit and rented housing: Frequently asked questions document.

This document provides private and social sector landlords and tenants with current information about Universal...

Guidance: Midata voluntary programme review and summary of existing regulations covering personal data
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The aim of the midata programme is that consumers should have access to the information that companies hold about their transactions in a machine-readable and reusable format. During the Enterprise and Regulatory...

Guidance: Hydrogeological risk assessment for landfills: 4 yearly review template
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This is a generic template and some of the information it contains may not be necessary or relevant to the site being assessed. The person carrying out the assessment should use their professional judgement to...

Notice: CDE themed competition: defence against airborne threats
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This competition was briefed at our Innovation Network event on Thursday 22 May 2014. View the presentation slides.

Total funding available for this competition is &pound;420,000.

Research and analysis: ENG1 and ML5 annual medical reports and summaries
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2013 Annual Medical Report and Summary added 30/06/14

Every year the returns of all the seafarer medical examinations carried out by MCA approved doctors (ADs), and their outcomes, are summarised...

Guidance: Landfill (EPR 5.02) and other permanent deposits of waste: how to surrender your environmental permit
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This guidance covers all types of permanent deposits of waste permitted under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England and Wales) 2010 and subsequent amendments.

Statistics: Criminal justice statistics quarterly: December 2013
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data on court outcomes, cautions and PND by police force area published

The reports present key statistics on activity in the criminal justice system for England and Wales. It provides information...

Transparency data: Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: May 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

These documents show spending by the Planning Inspectorate over &pound;250 for May 2014.

Statistics - national statistics: GDP deflators at market prices, and money GDP: June 2014 (Quarterly National Accounts)
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

A series for the GDP deflator in index form is produced by the Treasury from data provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The GDP deflator set is updated...

Form: ESID report template
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This template has been designed to be used with the EPR application form and the H1 Environmental Risk Assessment - Annex (i) Landfill. It has been provided to describe the conceptual model and explain the information...

Research and analysis: Mystery Shopper progress reports
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The Mystery Shopper service helps anyone (but especially suppliers) who had come across poor procurement practice in the public sector. These trends reports provide an overview of the progress of the service.

Corporate report: Cabinet Office annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The Cabinet Office annual report and accounts of activity and services includes:

a summary of spending a strategic review by Francis Maude highlights of the department’s achievements financial statements...
Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised the local authority interactive tool (LAIT) and updated the version log.

This tool compares data related to children and young people across all local authorities in England. It can also...

Form: Hydrogeological risk assessment report template
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This template should be completed in conjunction with the Conceptual model, environmental setting and installation design (ESID) report template.

Guidance: Open and accountable local government
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This draft plain English guide provides useful information about the press and public attending and reporting on the meetings of a council or local government body. If the draft Openness of Local Government...

Transparency data: Home Office spending over £25,000: 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: April and May data published.

For Home Office and UK Border Agency data only Transaction date

Grant data uses the accounting date - this may vary from payment date by no more than 3 days.

Corporate report: Annual report and financial statements 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

We continued to focus on our core priorities – delivery of the Affordable Homes Programme; bringing surplus public land to the market to drive housing growth; supporting local economic growth through the development...

Transparency data: Home Office procurement card spend over £500: 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: March and April 2014 data published.

This is intended to help you understand and interpret the data published by the Home Office, its agencies and NDPBs.

Background information

The government...

Correspondence: Border Force bulletin: issue 16, June 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Latest edition of Border Force bulletin includes operational updates, a news round-up and details of border technology and transformation, detections and seizures and partnership working.

Guidance: DBS identity checking guidelines
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The adoption certificate has moved from group 2a to group 1 and the driving licence requirements have been updated in group 1 and 2a.

The list of documents the applicant must provide is changing...

Guidance: Standing Committee of Analysts (SCA) blue books
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to Standing Committee of Analysts (SCA) feedback survey.

The Standing Committee of Analysts (SCA) provides guidance on recommended methods of sampling and analysis of waters and effluents...

Guidance: Healthy Lives, Healthy People: A Public Health Workforce Strategy
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This is an updated version of the report saying what we have done over the last year and what the next steps are for each of the 14 commitments set out in the 2013 strategy.

The strategy sets out...

Explosion of festival fun in South West in July
seen at 16:30, 30 June in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Explosion of festival fun in South West in July
Annual Mid-year Population Estimates, 2013
seen at 16:30, 30 June in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The main messages shown by the 2013 mid-year population estimates for the population of the United Kingdom at 30 June 2013.
News story: Flexible working can make good business sense
seen at 16:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Flexible working is not just about your staff working part-time. It can include a variety of arrangements including job sharing, working from home, compressed hours, flexitime and annualised hours...

News story: Armed forces on parade at Pride in London
seen at 16:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Personnel from all 3 services celebrated their diversity on Saturday 28 June by marching in the UK’s biggest gay pride event in London.

More than 130 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) serving...

Press release: Universal Credit to take the first new claims for couples
seen at 16:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Hot on the heels of the further expansion of Universal Credit (UC) to the north west of England, couple claims will be accepted in 5 of the existing sites.

As part of the government’s long-term economic...

News story: Patents: displaying your rights
seen at 16:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Showing you have patent protection could help stop accidental infringement of your patent. It may also help you get damages from an infringer.

Currently, you can use the terms ‘patent pending’ or ‘patent...

Statement to Parliament: European Asylum Support Office
seen at 16:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Immigration and Security Minister (James Brokenshire):

The European Asylum Support Office (EASO) is the agency that promotes practical cooperation on asylum between EU member states. It was established by the...

Press release: Work to start on Exeter flood defence scheme
seen at 16:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

When finished the new scheme will reduce flood risk to approximately 3,000 homes and businesses throughout the city.

The Environment Agency and its partners, Devon County Council and Exeter City Council...

Open consultation: VAT relief on substantially and permanently adapted motor vehicles for disabled wheelchair users
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views on proposals to reform the VAT relief within European law. General comments about the relief will be welcome in addition to any responses to the questions raised in this document...

Guidance: Phonics screening check: 2014 materials
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

These materials are published to help teachers and children become familiar with the phonics screening check. They are not intended to be used as practice materials.

Guidance: Local Housing Allowance guidance and good practice for local authorities
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced 2011 edition of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) guidance manual with an updated edition.

Local Housing Allowance guidance manual

The Local Housing Allowance guidance manual offers guidance...

Guidance: Update Service: How to carry out status checks
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Applicants now have 19 calendar days to join the update service with their certificate reference number.

A one page quick-guide showing you how to carry out status checks for applicants who have...

Open consultation: Landfill tax - liability of waste 'fines'
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The Government announced in Budget 2014 that it will introduce a ‘loss on ignition’ test by April 2015. The lower rate of landfill tax will apply where fines meet an LOI threshold of 10% or less. This consultation...

Decision: Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2598

Type of decision: objection to/referral of admission arrangements - not upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: secondary

Local authority: ...

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine: index of articles published
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated list.

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 ...

Transparency data: Japan: new growth strategy released June 2014
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

PM Abe releases his New Growth Strategy. No major changes from the initiatives widely anticipated. Overall reactions from private sector and markets positive. Abe notes that implementation will be crucial.

Transparency data: South Africa: platinum strike ends June 2014
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Five month long platinum strike ends. Workers will reach target monthly wage of R12,500 within three years. Although some companies may cut staff or operations to make mines profitable, this is good news for ...

Guidance: Exams administration: templates for exam centres
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The exams policy template will help exam centres formulate their own exam policy.

The risk management template willl help centres log any potential risks they have identified in relation to the administration...

Notice: CDE enduring challenge competition
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Proposals to be assessed during August 2014 must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 29 July 2014 using the CDE online portal with ‘enduring challenge’ as a prefix in your title.

This document describes...

Notice: CDE themed competition: future sonar
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This competition closes on Thursday 29 May 2014 at 5pm. Proposals must be submitted using the CDE portal.

Summary of this competition

Total funding available for this competition is &pound...

Notice: CDE themed competition: innate response targets for therapy
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This competition closes on Thursday 5 June 2014 at 5pm. Proposals must be submitted through the CDE portal.

Summary of this competition

Total funding available for this competitions is &...

Notice: CDE themed competition: detection of airborne chemical hazards
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This competition will be briefed at our Innovation Network event on Tuesday 22 July 2014 in London

Total funding for this competition is &pound;500,000.

This competition closes ...

Notice: CDE themed competition: additive manufacturing
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Competition briefing will be at our Innovation Network event on Tuesday 24 June 2014 in Cardiff

There will be a webinar on Friday 4 July 2014 12:30-1:30pm.

The total budget ...

Notice: CDE themed competition: synthetic biology applications in defence
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Competition opens on 3 September 2014 when the competition document will be published here.

Total funding available for this competition is &pound;1 million.

This competition will be briefed...

Notice: CDE themed competition: information processing and sensemaking
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This competition was briefed at our Innovation Network event on Thursday 22 May 2014. View the presentation slides.

Total funding available for this competition is &pound;600,000.

Notice: Ickham Mill, Kent: land drainage environmental impact assessment (EIA)
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Any person wishing to make representations in relation to the likely environmental effects of the proposed improvement works should do so, in writing, to the address specified within 28 days of the date of publication...

Notice: Tonbridge Town Wall, Kent: land drainage environmental impact assessment (EIA)
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Any person wishing to make representations in relation to the likely environmental effects of the proposed improvement works should do so, in writing, to the address specified within 28 days of the date of publication...

Guidance: How the Child Maintenance Service works out child maintenance
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated leaflet with the latest guidance about child maintenance.

A step-by-step guide to how child maintenance is worked out by the Child Maintenance Service. It tells you the information...

Policy paper: House of Lords report on ageing: response 1 year on
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The government is doing a range of things to help older people including:

helping people live fuller working lives putting in place a new pensions system making health and care more personalised and...
Guidance: What happens if you don’t pay child maintenance?
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated leaflet with the latest guidance about child maintenance.

Actions the Child Maintenance Service can take to collect child maintenance if you don’t pay the child maintenance you...

Statistics: Pre-release access to statistics: DWP arrangements
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated pre-release access to Pensioners' Income Series stats. Removed access for Chief Analyst, Director General for Professional Services, Director for Ageing Society and State Pensions, Director of...

Guidance: Changes you need to tell the Child Maintenance Service about
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated leaflet with the latest guidance about child maintenance.

This leaflet explains the changes you need to tell the Child Maintenance Service about so they can work out a new correct...

Guidance: Getting someone to manage your child maintenance case with the Child Maintenance Service
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Updated: Published updated leaflet with the latest guidance about child maintenance.

How to appoint someone else to deal with your Child Maintenance Service case for you.

Find out more about

Guidance: How we collect and use your information
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated guide with the latest guidance about child maintenance.

How the Child Maintenance Service collects and uses your information.

Find out more about child maintenance...

Guidance: What happens if a paying parent doesn’t pay child maintenance?
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated leaflet with the latest guidance about child maintenance.

This leaflet explains the actions the Child Maintenance Service can take to collect child maintenance if the paying parent...

Guidance: What happens when someone denies they are the parent of a child in child maintenance cases?
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated leaflet with the latest guidance about child maintenance.

This leaflet explains how the Child Maintenance Service investigates parentage disputes, and what happens during the ...

Guidance: What to do if you’re unhappy with the Child Maintenance Service
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Updated: Published updated leaflet with the latest guidance about child maintenance.

This leaflet explains how to make Child Maintenance Service complaints, disputes and appeals.

Find out more ...

Transparency data: Capital funding for open free schools
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Capital funding for free schools' document to include capital costs for an additional 8 schools.

Details of the capital funding each school received will be published when contracts for...

Guidance: Paying child maintenance via the Child Maintenance Service
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated leaflet with the latest guidance about child maintenance.

This leaflet is for all paying parents who have a Collect & Pay arrangement with the Child Maintenance Service. It...

Guidance: Receiving child maintenance via the Child Maintenance Service
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated leaflet with the latest guidance about child maintenance.

This leaflet explains how you will receive child maintenance if you have a Collect & Pay arrangement with the Child...

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added East & South East Scotland District community opportunities with Jobcentre Plus.

Jobcentre Plus wants partnerships with local public and voluntary organisations that will help unemployed...

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for aerospace
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the aerospace sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the aerospace sector (ADS).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for steel
seen at 14:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the steel sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the steel sector (UKSA).

UK Sport supports England Netball bid to host World Cup 2019 in Liverpool
seen at 14:30, 30 June in UK Sport (Our copy).
England Netball Submits bid to host Netball World Cup 2019 in Liverpool
RR1005 – Work aggravated asthma: A review of reviews
seen at 14:30, 30 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Seven percent of the adult population have asthma, a condition commonly made worse by inhaling irritant exposures at work; termed work-aggravated asthma (WAA). Very little GB data exists about interventions to...

Measuring peace consolidation (WP1355)
seen at 14:30, 30 June in Wilton Park (Our copy).

In association with the Centre for International Studies, University of Oxford, the Fafo Institute for Applied International Studies, Oslo and the Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF), Oslo.

Find out Friday
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Friday 11th July 2014
Press release: May 2014 Market Trend Data
seen at 14:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
May house prices up 0.4 per cent since April 2014 May house prices up 6.7 per cent since May 2013 Average house price in England and Wales now &pound;172,035 compared with the peak of &pound;181,518...
News story: 'Don’t just screen, intervene': improved guidance to improve the health of people living with a mental illness
seen at 14:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to clarify accreditations.

Public Health England (PHE), NHS England, NHS Improving Quality and the National Audit of Schizophrenia have co-produced an updated version of the Lester UK...

Press release: Early lights out for young offenders
seen at 14:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Under new proposals, young people will have to be in their cells with lights out by 10.30pm – creating more routine and structure to their lives and meaning they can’t stay up all night watching TV.

...

Press release: Native crayfish relocated ahead of weir repairs
seen at 14:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is relocating native crayfish from the Sea Cut watercourse in Scarborough ahead of some repairs to the Lower Newby Weir.

A jet of water was seen shooting up from the face of the...

Press release: Drivers advised to plan journeys ahead of British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend (4-6 July)
seen at 14:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Steve Parker, emergency planning officer for the Highways Agency in the East Midlands, said:

About 230,000 people are expected to attend over the course of the three days.

Motorists using...

Press release: Ripon flood warning service updated
seen at 14:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has updated the flood warning service in Ripon following the &pound;14.4 million investment Ripon Flood Alleviation Scheme on the Rivers Ure, Skell and Laver which includes the Laver...

News story: Too Young To Wed: award winning photography on show as part of Girl Summit 2014
seen at 14:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Child, early and forced marriage occurs in every part of the world, affecting millions of girls every year. One in three girls in developing countries is married by the age of 18, and one in nine by the age of...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 11:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

This document lists Tier 4 sponsors. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 11:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Policy paper: Government response to Select Committee post legislative scrutiny of the Inquiries Act 2005
seen at 11:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The government welcomes the House of Lords Select Committee’s recent report on the Inquiries Act 2005.

The Select Committee has made a significant contribution to the government’s ongoing efforts to make...

Corporate report: Ordnance Survey annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 11:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address and was ordered to be printed by the House of Commons.

Guidance: Intellectual Property for business
seen at 11:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Links to individual IP Equip modules added.

This suite of useful online tools include:

free online IP Equip training tool free online IP Equip App free online IP Health Check IP Master...
News story: Thousands show their support on Armed Forces Day
seen at 11:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Parades and parties took place across the UK today to celebrate the men and women of the armed forces community, past and present. In Stirling, the national event saw tens of thousands turn out to show their ...

Press release: Fairness for families, children and taxpayers as new child maintenance system is launched
seen at 11:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

A new child maintenance system comes into force today (30 June 2014) – supporting more families to work together, while maintaining a heavily subsidised service for those who really need it.

The phased...

Press release: Radical reform needed to Welsh planning system
seen at 11:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Wales will today (30 June 2014) urge the Welsh Government to undertake radical reforms to the planning system to streamline the development of new infrastructure.

David Jones...

Statement to Parliament: Rail franchising: Stephen Hammond's statement on Essex Thameside
seen at 11:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

On Friday 27 June 2014 the Department for Transport announced its intention to award the Essex Thameside franchise to NXET Trains Ltd. The franchise will begin in November this year (2014) and run for ...

Statement to Parliament: Rail franchising: Baroness Kramer's statement on Essex Thameside
seen at 11:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport (Stephen Hammond), has made the following ministerial statement:

On Friday 27 June 2014 the Department for Transport announced...

Speech: Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport Annual General meeting
seen at 11:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning.

I’m delighted to have been invited to speak today.

Because when you look at the really big challenges we face as a country - from supporting local economic growth to tackling climate...

News story: Bingo duty reduction comes into effect
seen at 11:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

From today (Monday 30 June) hundreds of clubs across the country will benefit from the reduction of bingo duty as the new tax rate of 10% comes into effect.

The government announced at Budget that...

Press release: Outbreak of World War 1 brought to life online
seen at 11:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of name of Wilton Park Chief Executive

To mark 100 years to the day that the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo, on 28 June the FCO will bring the events leading up...

News story: Aircraft carrier to be 'christened' with Islay malt whisky
seen at 11:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The naming of HMS Queen Elizabeth, which takes place this Friday (July 4th) at Rosyth, is a unique occasion of historical significance as it marks the beginning of a new era of UK carrier operations.

Transparency data: PPRS: quarterly net sales and payment Information
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This is the first publication of quarterly aggregate net sales and payment information for quarter one 2014.

The report also includes sales information for each quarter of 2013 which will be used as ...

Notice: DN3 1QR: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Extended deadline date

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

Guidance: Update service: subscription renewals
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Applicants now have 19 calendar days to join the update service with their DBS certificate number.

Guidance about the subscription renewal process for the DBS update service.

Notice: SY4 3RF: environmental permit issued
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

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: Bentley Growers...
Guidance: DBS update service: applicant guide
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Applicants now have 19 calendar days to join the update service with their DBS certificate number.

You can join the update service when you next apply for a DBS check, and you may never ...

Guidance: Update service: How to renew your subscription
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Applicants now have 19 calendar days to join the update service with their DBS certificate number.

Guidance on how to renew your update service subscription after 12 months if you have already ...

Guidance: DBS update service: employer guide
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Applicants now have 19 calendar days to join the update service with their DBS certificate number.

From 17 June 2013, you can access the new update service to carry out status checks on an individual...

Guidance: How to subscribe to the DBS update service
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Applicants now have 19 calendar days to join the update service with their DBS certificate number.

A one page quick guide that will show you how to join the update service.

Guidance: DBS Update Service application form checklist
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Applicants now have 19 calendar days to join the update service with their DBS certificate number.

Help applicants join the Update Service at the earliest opportunity!

Research and analysis: Eight great technologies: Big data
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This report produced by the Informatics team provides a review of patent data relating to big data and energy efficient computing involving processing any type of large data sets and includes applications relating...

Guidance: Changes to design law: business guidance
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The Intellectual Property Act received Royal Assent on 14 May 2014.

The Act includes measures that will help clarify and modernise the Intellectual Property framework and simplify and improve design protection...

Correspondence: Potential changes to the Electricity (Connection Charges) Regulations 2002
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The Department of Energy and Climate Change has issued a call for comments on proposals to amend the Electricity (Connection Charges) Regulation (2002) which would a) extend the time period that initial connectees...

Notice: CH65 2HQ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

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

Research and analysis: EMR Panel of Technical Experts Final Report on National Grid’s Electricity Capacity Report
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The Panel of Technical Experts were asked by DECC to impartially scrutinise and quality assure the analysis underpinning National Grid’s recommendations for ‘Capacity to Procure’ for the GB Capacity Market auction...

Correspondence: Letter from Edward Davey confirming auction parameters
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Letter from Secretary of State, Edward Davey to National Grid, confirming the volume of capacity to be procured and other auction parameters for the first capacity market auction.

Policy paper: British Transport Police Fund: statement of accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

This document features the British Transport Police Fund’s statement of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2014.

Corporate report: Service Inquiry: accident involving Tornado ZD743 and Tornado ZD812 over Moray Firth
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

A Service Inquiry was carried out into the accident involving Tornado ZD743 and Tornado ZD812 on 8 July 2012 over Moray Firth. It highlights the findings of the Inquiry and its recommendations to prevent recurrence...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Details of local authorities currently seeking proposers': proposal deadline for Hampshire, Telford and Wrekin, South Gloucester and Staffordshire has passed, so the new school specifications...

National Accounts changes: impact on annual real GDP growth
seen at 10:30, 30 June in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
National Accounts changes: impact on annual real GDP growth
Press release: “Radical reform needed to Welsh planning system”
seen at 10:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Wales will today (30 June 2014) urge the Welsh Government to undertake radical reforms to the planning system to streamline the development of new infrastructure.

David Jones...

Speech: Infrastructure and growth in Wales
seen at 10:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Check against delivery

It is generally recognised that there nothing more important for our nation’s long-term economic prosperity than investment in infrastructure.

It is what gets people to work, facilitates...

News story: You now have more time to join the DBS update service
seen at 10:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Some applicants and organisations have been telling us that they would like to use the update service but they missed the opportunity to join. Some of you didn’t join at the earliest opportunity with your application...

Press release: Estimates of shale gas and oil in Scotland published
seen at 10:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The British Geological Survey’s report of the resources in the Midland Valley, Scotland, suggests a modest amount of gas and oil in place. The central estimate of shale gas in place is 80 trillion cubic feet. ...

Press release: Britain's energy security strategy now fully in place
seen at 10:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The final element of the Government’s energy security strategy was confirmed today.

Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, announced the amount of electricity generation capacity...

News story: Phonics screening check threshold published today
seen at 10:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2014 phonics screening check threshold mark is 32. Teachers should check each child’s mark against the threshold to establish whether they have achieved the expected standard. Information about reporting ...

Drug Related Deaths and Deaths due to Drugs Misuse Registered in Northern Ireland - 2013
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of drug related deaths and deaths due to drug misuse registered in Northern Ireland.
Alcohol Related Deaths in Northern Ireland - 2013
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of Alcohol Related Deaths Registered in Northern Ireland
Registrar General Quarterly Report (Northern Ireland) - Q1 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships registered in Northern Ireland during each quarter.
Deaths in Northern Ireland - 2013
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deaths registered in Northern Ireland during the registration year.
Monthly Births and Deaths (Northern Ireland) - May 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of births and deaths registered each month.
Petroleum Revenue Tax - June 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides analysis of Petroleum Revenue Tax (PRT) assessments showing gross profits, expenditures and reliefs, oil allowance and safeguard restriction and breakdowns of the number of fields whose profits are covered...
Guidance: Heat Networks Delivery Unit: funding application
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Round 3 now closed to applications.

Heat Networks Delivery Unit Funding Round 3 is now closed for applications. A list of the successful local authorities will be placed on this page later in...

Guidance: Support for arranging child maintenance: leaflet
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced English leaflet with updated version that includes the introduction of charging and case closure.

This leaflet explains the support you can get for arranging child maintenance.

...
Guidance: Indonesia – List of Lawyers
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of lawyers, notaries and sworn translators.

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

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000: March 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office spending over &pound;25,000 on a month-by-month basis. The details are released as part of the Scotland Office’s commitment to transparency.

Independent report: BGS Midland Valley of Scotland Shale reports
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Oil and gas: BGS Midland Valley of Scotland Shale reports

An independent study conducted by the British Geological Survey (BGS) of the unconventional resources of shale gas and shale oil in the...

Statistical data set: RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated budget forecast methodology and monthly forecast.

The quarterly forecast shows the current estimated committed expenditure for the next 12 months based on the number of Renewable Heat Incentive...

Statistics: Domestic RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The quarterly forecast shows the current estimated committed expenditure for the next 12 months based on the number of Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) applications and accreditations. It advises whether...

Transparency data: HMRC: transactions over £500: April 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Sets out details of HMRC’s expenditure with suppliers via Government Procurement Card. It covers transactions over &pound;500 during April 2014.

Transparency data: HMRC's departmental spend over £25,000: May 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The coalition government is committed to publishing departmental spend over &pound;25,000 as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

Statistics - national statistics: Government revenues from UK oil and gas production
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication updated: 30 June 2014

This is a National Statistics publication produced by HM Revenue and Customs.

Statistics - national statistics: Latest wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated prices.

Weekly and monthly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged...

Transparency data: Workforce management information for HMRC and the VOA: 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for May 2014 added

Data covers:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs Notes

These figures...

Statistics - national statistics: Analysis of Petroleum Revenue Tax assessments
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication updated: 30 June 2014

Estimated assessments, which may later be revised, are included.

Statistics - national statistics: Numbers of oil and gas fields with different Petroleum Revenue Tax liabilities
seen at 09:31, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication updated: 30 June 2014

These statistics may subsequently change following HMRC tax assessments and because tax relief for losses and decommissioning costs in subsequent years may be...

First World War airmen's service records now online
seen at 09:30, 30 June in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
In partnership with The National Archives, Findmypast.co.uk has today released online 342,000 airmen's service records of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, dating from 1899 through to 1939. ...
Paderborn University Orchestra World Cup Performance
seen at 09:30, 30 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Wed 02 and Thu 03 Jul @ 2000hrs

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Press release: “Radical reform needed to Welsh planning system”
seen at 09:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Wales will today (30 June 2014) urge the Welsh Government to undertake radical reforms to the planning system to streamline the development of new infrastructure.

David Jones...

Speech: The Battle of Imphal 70th anniversary commemorations
seen at 09:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Your Excellency the Governor of Manipur; Honourable Chief Minister; distinguished guests; ladies & gentlemen.

It is a great honour to represent the United Kingdom here today.

The battle...

Drug Related Deaths and Deaths due to Drugs Misuse Registered in Northern Ireland - 2013
seen at 02:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of drug related deaths and deaths due to drug misuse registered in Northern Ireland.
Alcohol Related Deaths in Northern Ireland - 2013
seen at 02:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of Alcohol Related Deaths Registered in Northern Ireland
Registrar General Quarterly Report (Northern Ireland) - Q1 2014
seen at 02:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships registered in Northern Ireland during each quarter.
Deaths in Northern Ireland - 2013
seen at 02:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deaths registered in Northern Ireland during the registration year.
Monthly Births and Deaths (Northern Ireland) - May 2014
seen at 02:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of births and deaths registered each month.
Petroleum Revenue Tax - June 2014
seen at 02:31, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides analysis of Petroleum Revenue Tax (PRT) assessments showing gross profits, expenditures and reliefs, oil allowance and safeguard restriction and breakdowns of the number of fields whose profits are covered...
Corporate report: A more prosperous Wales: infrastructure for a modern economy
seen at 02:30, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The Wales Office Infrastructure Working Group was set up by the Secretary of State for Wales in June 2013 with a challenge to industry experts, leading Welsh businesses and representatives from the UK and Welsh...

Research and analysis: High-attaining children from disadvantaged backgrounds
seen at 02:30, 30 June in Search (Our copy).

The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission (SMCPC) commissioned the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) to examine the educational trajectories of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

It found...

Press release: Fairness for families, children and taxpayers as new child maintenance system is launched
seen at 02:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

A new child maintenance system comes into force today (30 June 2014) – supporting more families to work together, while maintaining a heavily subsidised service for those who really need it.

The phased...

Press release: “Radical reform needed to Welsh planning system”
seen at 02:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Wales will today (30 June 2014) urge the Welsh Government to undertake radical reforms to the planning system to streamline the development of new infrastructure.

David Jones...

News story: SMCPC research on attainment of disadvantaged children
seen at 02:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission’s (SMCPC) today publishes new research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) looking at the educational trajectories of disadvantaged children.

The...

Press release: Flexible working rights extended to more than 20 million
seen at 02:30, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Up until now, the right has only been available for carers, or people who look after children.

This has now been extended to all employees.

Today’s extension of the right to request the chance...

29 June 2014

Guidance: Programme portfolio of the British Embassy Skopje 2014-2015
seen at 23:30, 29 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated portfolio of programmes of the British Embassy Skopje.

The programme portfolio of the British Embassy Skopje includes work with both, state and non-state actors who operate in wide range...

Form: Programme portfolio of the British Embassy Skopje 2005-2014
seen at 23:30, 29 June in Search (Our copy).

In the past years the British Embassy Skopje has worked with a range of state and non-state actors to help Macedonia in essential areas by implementing a range of programmes. In the document above you can find...

Form: British Embassy Programme Assistance
seen at 23:30, 29 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated portfolio of British Embassy Skopje programme assistance.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has a range of programme funds that support the British government’s priorities. We ...

Press release: PM phone call with Jean-Claude Juncker
seen at 20:30, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the phone call, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister congratulated Mr Juncker on running a successful campaign and securing the Council nomination. They discussed how they...

Press release: UK Creative Industries powerhouse continues to grow
seen at 02:30, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Employment within the UK Creative Industries sector has increased five times faster than the national average, according to latest figures published by the Department for Culture Media and Sport.

The...

28 June 2014

News story: Pride 2014: David Cameron’s message
seen at 18:30, 28 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Pride 2014: David Cameron’s message

The full transcript is below:

I want to send my best wishes to everyone taking part in Pride in London events, especially all those volunteers who...

Press release: Outbreak of World War 1 brought to life online
seen at 18:30, 28 June in News and communications (Our copy).

To mark 100 years to the day that the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo, on 28 June the FCO will bring the events leading up to the outbreak of war vividly to life online.

Known as...

News story: Thousands show their support on Armed Forces Day
seen at 16:30, 28 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Parades and parties took place across the UK today to celebrate the men and women of the Armed Forces community, past and present. In Stirling, the national event saw tens of thousands turn out to show their...

Press release: Baroness Warsi attends WW1 Commemorations
seen at 16:30, 28 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi is participating in centenary commemorations today to mark the outbreak of the First World War, during a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Baroness Warsi is...

News story: Foreign Secretary Ramadan statement
seen at 14:30, 28 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

At the start of this holy month I would like to wish “Ramadan Mubarak” to Muslims the world over, across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and elsewhere.