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23 June 2014

Speech: Speech at the Queen's Birthday Party 2014 in Fiji
seen at 23:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Ni sa bula vinaka, na Marama kei na Turaga

Namashkaar, aap sab ka haardik swaagat hai

As salaam alaikum wa rahmatuallah wa barakatu

Your Excellency the President...

Open consultation: British credit unions at 50: call for evidence
seen at 20:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

To mark the 50th anniversary of credit unions in Great Britain, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrea Leadsom, has launched a call for evidence on the future of the credit unions sector.

The ...

News story: Her Majesty The Queen & HRH The Duke of Edinburgh begin a 3 day visit to NI
seen at 20:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

On arrival at the airport they were met by Dame Mary Peters DBE, Lord Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Brian Ambrose, Chief ...

Press release: William Hague concerned over deaths of Palestinians in the West Bank
seen at 20:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

I remain deeply concerned by the abduction of three Israeli youths in the West Bank. I appeal to those who are able to bring about the release of the Israeli...

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes removal of Syrian chemicals
seen at 20:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on the removal of the final consignment of Syria’s declared chemical stockpile, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

On 21 August last year, the Assad regime used chemical weapons to kill...

Press release: William Hague offers sympathy on Israeli death by Syrian fire
seen at 20:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed his deep condolences and sympathies to Israel about the death of an Israeli teenager killed by fire from Syria. Mohammed Karkara was killed on June 22 when the truck ...

Press release: PM meets Herman Van Rompuy
seen at 20:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister held talks with Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, at Downing Street this afternoon, ahead of this week’s European Council.

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Corporate report: NOMS Annual Report and Accounts 2013-2014
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Print version and cover for the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) Annual Report and Accounts 2013-2014.

Web version available shortly.

Guidance: How probation works - Welsh language leaflets
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

A set of leaflets to help explain what probation is and how it works.

Leaflets aimed at offenders:

NPS01 - What is probation? NPS02 - Your community sentence

Leaflet aimed at victims:

...
Guidance: Continuous monitoring on landfill sites
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Landfill operators are encouraged to use continuous monitoring systems. Such systems, certified to MCERTS performance standards (where available for the monitoring activity), properly installed, calibrated and...

Guidance: Our approach to landfill engineering: LFE1
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Operators are expected to adopt a principle of ‘Landfill by design’. This means, landfill operators are expected to use sound scientific techniques and detailed calculations to design a specific solution to protect...

Guidance: Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated supporting information to add link to departmental advice on mental health and behaviour in schools.

This is the proposed text for guidance that will be issued under section 100 of the ...

Guidance: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 23 June 2014
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) week commencing 23 June 2014.

Guidance: Cylinder testing geomembranes and their protective materials: LFE2
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This document describes a method for determining the effectiveness of a material in protecting a geomembrane against the long term mechanical effects of static point loads. The cylinder test method tests performance...

Guidance: Using geosynthetic clay liners in landfill engineering: LFE3
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This document is recommended reading for any designer, or Environment Agency Officer, involved in assessing GCLs for engineering purposes. It is not intended to be an exhaustive design manual.

Guidance: Earthworks in landfill engineering: LFE4
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This document provides guidance on the approach to the earthworks used in landfill construction. It deals with the issues relating to the design, construction and validation of earthworks for landfill sites - ...

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) British Council 2013 to 2014 Q4
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance through the British Council.

Independent report: European Antibiotic Awareness Day evaluation 2013
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD): activities overview slide added.

The main aim of the 2013 campaign was to educate and inform patients, healthcare professionals and the general public ...

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) FCO Programme Spend 2013 to 2014 Q4
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2013 to 2014 Q4.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) Frontline 2013 to 2014 Q4
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2013 to 2014 Q4.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance International Subscriptions (ODA) 2013 to 2014 Q4
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2013 to 2014 Q4.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) British Council 2013 to 2014 Q3
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance through the British Council.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) Frontline 2013 to 2014 Q3
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2013 to 2014 Q3.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance International Subscriptions (ODA) 2013 to 2014 Q3
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2013 to 2014 Q3.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) FCO Programme Spend 2013 to 2014 Q3
seen at 18:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2013 to 2014 Q3.

STFC announces 4 new projects aimed at solving energy challenges
seen at 18:30, 23 June in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
STFC is pleased to announce the awarding of up to &pound;1.5M of funding to 4 exciting multi-disciplinary projects under the Challenge Led Applied System Programme (CLASP) to meet specific challenges in the ...
Worker’s injury reveals Blackburn factory’s ‘appalling’ safety
seen at 18:30, 23 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Blackburn packaging firm has appeared in court after an investigation into a worker’s injury revealed safety standards described as ‘appalling’.
Firm fined after worker loses leg in scaffold fall
seen at 18:30, 23 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A worker who had no recognised training as a scaffolder had to have a lower leg amputated after he fell from unguarded scaffolding, a court has heard.
HSE announces results of asbestos management in schools inspections 2013/14
seen at 18:30, 23 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the results of its latest asbestos in schools inspection initiative, which took place in 2013/14.
Case 291 – Frisbee catching dropped from dog show
seen at 18:30, 23 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Frisbee catching has been dropped from a Cumbrian dog show after health and safety advice suggested that dogs competing could get hurt.

Van maker in court over serious safety failings
seen at 18:30, 23 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A vehicle manufacturer has been told to pay nearly &pound;180,000 in fines and costs for safety failings after a crane operator suffered severe crush injuries in a lifting operation at the company’s press shop...
Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr John Casson CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt in succession to Mr James Watt CVO, who is retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Casson will take up his appointment...

Press release: Kayakers Rescued Off Devon Coast
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

At 8.25am on Saturday 21 June 2014 Swansea Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre received a mobile phone call from 3 kayakers who reported they had got into difficulties after the double kayak had capsized during...

News story: Ministry of Justice seeks views on support for male sexual abuse survivors
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Earlier this year the government committed &pound;500,000 to the first dedicated fund to support male victims of rape and sexual abuse. MOJ is now asking for people’s views to help shape how this new pot ...

News story: Flying the Armed Forces Day flag
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Today, 23 June, 10 Downing Street, local authorities, government departments and businesses across the UK have been flying the Armed Forces Day flag in support of the men and women of our armed forces, ...

News story: Police support volunteers and special constables honoured with awards
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Home Secretary Theresa May and Policing Minister Damian Green attended an awards ceremony today to recognise the dedication and hard work of special constables and police support volunteers.

Now in their...

News story: Developments stemming from review of National Measurement Office (NMO)
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

This is an update on developments stemming from a review of the National Measurement Office (NMO) by its sponsors in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), regarding the future shape of the...

Press release: New rules to help children’s talents shine
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Outdated and confusing rules surrounding how and when children can take part in public performances - such as treading the boards in a local drama production or taking up a starring role in a film or TV show - ...

News story: Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre help yacht off Seychelles
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

At 0830 this morning Falmouth Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) received an emergency positioning beacon alert (EPIRB) from a 45ft yacht with 3 people on board, including a British national, around ...

News story: Defence Secretary to visit Middle East partners
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Hammond will arrive in the Gulf early on Tuesday to meet with foreign and defence ministers of the governments of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar.

The 2-day visit will be an...

News story: CoRWM member, Professor Rebecca Lunn lectures at the Geological Society
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: factual error in slides corrected

Rebecca Lunn gave an invited public lecture at Geological Society as part of the London Lecture Series in her capacity as Professor at Strathclyde University...

Speech: Chief Secretary on investing in the UK
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning everyone.

Thank you to Bloomberg for hosting us this morning.

I want to talk to you today about the UK economy – how it is turning around, and why there has never been a better time...

Press release: Budleigh Salterton needs action to meet new bathing water standards
seen at 18:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency, East Devon District Council, local business leaders and interest groups are meeting later today (June 23) to discuss how to meet the challenge of improving water quality at Budleigh Salterton...

Guidance: Open general export licence (technology for military goods)
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Schedule 3 had been deleted from the previous version (BIS/14/739) by mistake. This has now been rectified and the licence republished.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to...

Guidance: Advice: funding regulations for post-16 provision
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2014 to 2015 version added to page

Colleges, providers, schools and academies receive annual funding allocations from the Education Funding Agency (EFA) for provision of 16 to 19 education.

FOI release: Weather modification in the UK
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on weather modification techniques being deployed in the UK.

Guidance: DIO accommodation customer satisfaction tracker survey results
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

An ongoing series of customer satisfaction reports showing the results of the monthly surveys carried out by M•E•L Research on behalf of DIO Accommodation. The monthly customer tracker survey started in June ...

Guidance: EYFSP return 2014: guide
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This document is provided to help staff in local authorities understand the rationale behind, and purpose of, the early years foundation stage profile collection, and complete the return for 2014.

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Form: Free school meals and pupil premium registration form
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Local authorities and schools may wish to ask the parents or guardians of the children in their care to fill in this form. The form will help schools and local authorities determine how many pupils will attract...

Policy paper: General Medical Council: annual accountability hearing
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Edited to add government's response to 2013-14 report

The government’s annual responses to the General Medical Council’s yearly accountability hearings with the House of Commons Health Committee...

Guidance: UK AMR strategy: measuring success
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Antimicrobial resistance is when infections caused by microorganisms survive exposure to a drug that was supposed to kill them or stop their growth, this is a particular problem with antibiotics.

The ...

Transparency data: Open academies and academy projects in development
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Howard School, Medway has had its flag of 'AO approved' removed; Northwick has been added to the list of applications received.

This spreadsheet lists:

details of the total number of ...
Independent report: Study into MOD's response to the Macpherson review
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

The MOD has produced an action plan in response to the recommendation of the Macpherson review of the quality assurance of analytical models used in government. A short DSAC study was commissioned to provide...

FOI release: Road traffic counts and surveys
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about road traffic counts and surveys for Norfolk and Suffolk for the last 10 years.

The Highways Agency confirmed that this information is accessible on the Traffic...

Consultation outcome: Proposals for implementation of Electricity Market Reform
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

Supply Chain Plan consultation - an addendum to this consultation was published on 23 November 2013.

The consultation sets out implementation proposals...

Guidance: Waste sampling and testing for disposal to landfill
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for waste producers and waste management operators so that they can show that their wastes are acceptable for disposal at an appropriate class of landfill in accordance with the Landfill Directive...

Guidance: Treatment of waste for landfill
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

All waste must be treated before it can be landfilled, with a few exceptions. This requirement comes from the Landfill Directive (LfD).

This document is intended to help both waste producers and waste...

Open consultation: Changes to the tobacco anti-forestalling restrictions
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Budget 2014 announced that HMRC would consult on a range of measures to improve tobacco anti-forestalling controls. We are also seeking views on the potential impacts on business of extending restrictions to ...

Correspondence: Circular 011/2014: changes to Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 - khat
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annexes a and b updated.

broad subject: crime and disorder sub category: drugs offences implementation date: 24 June 2014 from: Crime and Policing Group – Drugs and Alcohol Unit for more ...
Policy paper: NPS report: AH-7921
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addendum to report added.

The ACMD recommends the permanent control of the opiate AH-7921.

The NPS report: tryptamines was also published on 10 June 2014.

Policy paper: NPS report: tryptamines
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addendum to report added.

The ACMD recommends the scheduling of tryptamines (and materials related to LSD) as Class A substances.

The NPS report: AH-7921 was also published on 10...

Corporate report: NOMS Annual Report and Accounts 2013-2014
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Web, print version and cover for the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) Annual Report and Accounts 2013-2014

Corporate report: Skills Funding Agency annual report and accounts, 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out the activities of the Skills Funding Agency over the period 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014.

It provides detailed information on:

our performance how we used our resources ...
Promotional material: ATF e-bulletin issue 8: June 2014
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This issue contains articles about:

next generation testing update review of next generation testing contract further cessation of testing announcement heavy vehicle test time changes ADR and dangerous...
Guidance: Landfill: monitoring frequencies and non-compliance recording
seen at 16:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Permits require an operator to undertake routine monitoring in and around their site to confirm that operational procedures are effective to prevent pollution.

We welcome landfill site operators carrying...

House Hunters can now time travel to their perfect home thanks to space technology
seen at 16:30, 23 June in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Searching online for the perfect new home has just got easier thanks to technology originally designed for use in Space. Leading property website, Zoopla Property Group, is using a revolutionary app developed by...
Wigan firm in court over HGV danger
seen at 16:30, 23 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Wigan firm which produces animal bedding has been fined after allowing its employees to stand on the top of lorry trailers without safety measures in place to prevent a fall.
Inspections challenge construction sites to ‘Think Health’
seen at 16:30, 23 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Poor working conditions likely to lead to ill health on building sites will be targeted this month as work continues to reduce death, injury and ill health in the industry.
Tobacco smuggler jailed for 2 years after attempting to evade nearly £1m in excise duty
seen at 16:30, 23 June in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Ramji Kanth has today (20th June) been sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for an attempt to fraudulently evade nearly &pound;1m worth of excise duty on cigarettes that he was found to be bringing into the country...
Speech: Progress on the UK antimicrobial resistance strategy
seen at 16:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), especially resistance to antibiotics, is a growing problem and there is now a risk that the practice of modern medicine will not be possible in the next 20 years because we have...

News story: Visa-free access to EU Schengen area
seen at 16:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).
What is the Schengen Area?

The Schengen Area currently consists of 26 States, including four which are not members of the European Union. The full list of countries in the Schengen Area is:

Austria, ...

News story: US-UK trade and investment backed by Chief Secretary on visit
seen at 16:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has begun a three day visit to the USA today (Monday 23 June), starting in New York, to promote greater trade and investment between the USA and UK.

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Speech: Ed Vaizey speech at the ICANN 50 opening ceremony
seen at 16:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning everyone. Welcome to the UK, welcome to London and welcome ICANN 50.

It’s hard to believe that in the 15 years since ICANN first met in Singapore, this event has never taken place in the ...

Press release: Glastonbury Festival advice for drivers
seen at 16:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Increased levels of traffic are also expected on Monday, 30 June as people leave the site.

The following motorways and Highways Agency roads are likely to carry traffic for the festival: A303, M4 and ...

News story: Celebrating Mid-Winter's Day in British Antarctic Territory
seen at 16:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

21st June was Mid-Winter’s Day in The British Antarctic Terrritory. To mark the ocassion, Commissioner Dr Peter Hayes has written to UK Base Commanders and staff to thank them for their ongoing hard work within...

News story: Points of Light: June 2014 winners
seen at 16:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 47 - Dominic Greene and 48 - Manuela Wahnon.

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

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Press release: Movement to Work: work experience in the Civil Service for unemployed young people
seen at 16:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Movement to Work is a voluntary collaboration of leading employers in the United Kingdom, including the Civil Service, who are helping young people aged 18 to 24 who are not in education, employment or training...

Iraq
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about the government position on the Iraq situation, the PMS said the position was set out in the statement given after this week?s National Security Council. The government?s approach is to engage diplomatically...

EU
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about the forthcoming EU Council and the outcome, the PMS said the Prime Minister?s (PM) view is clear and has not changed. Support for reform is widely shared and the PM will continue to make his case ...

King Juan Carlos of Spain
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked whether the Prime Minister had mentioned the abdication of King Juan Carlos of Spain in yesterday?s conversations with the Spanish Prime Minister, the PMS said that the PM echoed his words from earlier ...

President of European Commission
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about whether the Prime Minister was backing anyone for the Presidency and Jean Claude Juncker?s tweets confirming he is confident of becoming President, the PMS said that the PM?s focus was on establishing...

Queen?s Speech
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked for a response to accusations from the opposition that there was a ?Zombie Parliament? the PMS pointed to the words of the PM and DPM stating that this government was taking forward a bold pack of reforms...

Research and analysis: Eight great technologies: Energy storage
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This report produced by the Informatics team provides a review of patent data relating to energy storage focussing on small modular nuclear reactors, energy storage for vehicles, fuel cells, nanotech for batteries...

Guidance: Service police codes of practice
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of JSP 397.

The codes have been issued by the Secretary of State under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. They regulate service police powers and procedures in the...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 16 June 2014
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 9 FOI responses

Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) week commencing 16 June 2014.

Guidance: LRS: web services for management information system developers
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Learning Records Service (LRS) web services provide system-to-system communications over a network, which mainly takes place over the Internet. Put simply, the system requests a specific task (or tasks) of another...

Guidance: Code of conduct for operational PFI/PPP contracts
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added new signatories

The voluntary code of conduct sets out the basis on which public and private sector partners agree to work together to make savings in operational Public Private Partnership...

Policy paper: Implementing Electricity Market Reform (EMR)
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Implementing Electricity Market Reform intends to provide stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of EMR policy at a point where the implementing secondary legislation is laid before Parliament. The document...

Policy paper: Electricity Market Reform: Contracts for Difference
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated CfD Allocation Framework published.

Update to the CfD Allocation Framework and High Level Summary (23 June 2014)

This sets out the allocation process including the auction rules and the...

Consultation outcome: EMR: modifications to Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) subsidiary documents
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

The government is seeking views on the modifications to Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) subsidiary documents and other configurable items required as a result...

Consultation outcome: EMR consultation on industry code and licence modifications
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

The government is seeking views on the consequential industry code and licence modifications required as a result of the implementation of Electricity Market Reform...

Consultation outcome: Electricity Market Reform (EMR): Contracts for Difference regulations
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published

The government is seeking views on proposed regulations that will cover the process by which the Secretary of State can direct the CfD Counterparty to offer a CfD.

Guidance: Armed forces corporate covenant: signed pledges (part 1)
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new pledges uder A and M.

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for the armed forces community. It complements ...

Research and analysis: ACRE advice: application to market GM carnations C/NL/13/02
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This document is the advice to government from ACRE on an application C/NL/13/02 to market cut carnation flowers genetically modified for petal colour and herbicide tolerance (line FLO-40685-1). GM marketing ...

FOI release: Ministerial car journeys
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on the details on DECC ministerial car journeys since May 2013.

FOI release: Extended Ministerial Offices
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on the cost of establishing and running the Secretary of State’s Extended Ministerial Office and staff salary costs.

Guidance: Armed forces corporate covenant: signed pledges (part 2)
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new pledges under A, M and W.

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for the armed forces community. It complements...

Guidance: How Universal Credit helps make work pay
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides an overview of how a claimant’s Universal Credit payments are affected when they start work or earn more. It explains:

how claimants can continue to receive Universal Credit when they...
FOI release: Communications with external companies about Unconventional Oil and Gas or Fracking
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on communications between Ministers and Permanent Secretaries of Decc and iGas, Viking Energy, Tamboran Resources and Dart Energy about Unconventional Oil and Gas or Fracking.

Policy paper: How we ensure charities meet their legal requirements
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

The Charity Commission has a statutory objective to ensure trustees comply with their legal obligations in managing charities and to promote public trust and confidence in charities more generally.

The...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 14:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 'Local authorities seeking proposers' list to include a specification from Essex County Council seeking proposals to establish a new school in Chelmsford. Also updated the 'Recently established...

LSB Chief Executive announces departure
seen at 14:30, 23 June in LSB (Our copy).
Legal Services Board Chief Executive Chris Kenny will be stepping down in November 2014
A global deal of national climate change laws?
seen at 14:30, 23 June in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

In early June national legislators from over 70 parliaments met in Mexico to discuss the role national climate change legislation can play in a future global deal.

The meeting was timely as national climate...

Traffic Signs and Signals in Germany
seen at 14:30, 23 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

A timely reminder during the busy summer period where lots of new families arrive in Paderborn, relatives visit or we might just forget. Please read and understand all the traffic signs...

Ladies Cinema Night
seen at 14:30, 23 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
TUE 24 JUN - LADIES CINEMA NIGHT  Don’t fancy watching the football? Join us at the theatre for a girly evening at the screening of ‘The Other Woman’.  Time: ...
Joint Service Housing Advice Briefings
seen at 14:30, 23 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
For attention of all Service personnel, Service Leavers and families. This event provides the ideal opportunity for Service personnel and their families to receive valuable advice and information ...
FREE Careers Event for Armed Forces Personnel
seen at 14:30, 23 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Come along and find out about all the exciting new career opportunities available in: Rail Engineering, Defence and Aerospace, Utilities, Facilities, Hospitality, IT, Energy, Logistics and many more...

Revamped Health Services Website
seen at 14:30, 23 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Please use the following link to the revamped Health Services Website:

www.patient-wise.de

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BFG Health Entitlement Booklet
seen at 14:30, 23 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

This is the link for the BFG Health Entitlement booklet on BFGNet:

 

http://bfgnet.de/health/bfghs/getting-the-most-from-bfghs.html

 

Read More...

Wincanton Racecourse - Families and Armed Forces Race Day
seen at 14:30, 23 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Wincanton Racecourse invites you to attend a Families and Armed Forces Race Day on Sunday 26th October 2014.

Please 'Read More' for full details and descriptions of the packages...

Speech: "Be responsible" project in Montenegro
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Ladies and gentleman, I am delighted be here on behalf of the United Kingdom to mark our cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, UNDP and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in this “Be Responsible” project...

Statement to Parliament: Publication of further information on governance arrangements in support of the roads reform elements of the Infrastructure Bill
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

In our response to the consultation on transforming the Highways Agency into a government-owned strategic highways company (April 2014), government committed to publishing further details about the governance...

Speech: Britain needs a skills rise
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Juliet [Alexander], it’s good to be here.

I understand that stormy weather disrupted last year’s annual conference. The outlook is, thankfully, much brighter today - both in terms of the weather...

Press release: Foreign Secretary appalled by verdicts on journalists in Egypt
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Reacting to the verdict, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

I am appalled by the guilty verdicts handed down today against Egyptian and international journalists in Egypt. Amongst those found guilty...

Press release: Attorney General appoints new Junior Treasury Counsel (crime)
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Attorney General, Dominic Grieve QC MP, has appointed Jacob Hallam, Jocelyn Ledward and William Emlyn-Jones as Junior Treasury Counsel to the Crown at the Central Criminal Court from 1 July 2014.

News story: UK & Commonwealth First World War Commemoration in Glasgow
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

This year marks the centenary of the First World War and as part of the commemoration, an event will be held in Glasgow’s George Square on Monday 4 August, 2014 to remember the soldiers involved in the war and...

Press release: Striking the right gender balance in civil engineering
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways Agency has invited those responsible for designing, building and maintaining our roads, to the Think Tank Museum in Birmingham to focus on improving the recruitment, retention and progression of ...

Press release: New chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Fund
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Jean Venables CBE, former president of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Chief Executive of the Association of Drainage Authorities, has been appointed the new chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Fund (NLF) ...

Press release: Highways Agency calls on suppliers to showcase their achievements and best practice
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The annual recognition scheme highlights the vital contribution made by the Agency’s suppliers who help it operate, maintain and improve the strategic road network in England.

With more than 90 per cent...

News story: Encouraging investment in our electricity system
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Today the Government’s overhaul of the electricity market pushes forward, with secondary legislation for the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) programme laid in Parliament. This major milestone means the programme...

Press release: School’s environmental project starts with raingardens
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The raingardens will help improve the environment in the local brook and the school, and contribute to managing flood risk.

Local MP, Richard Graham conducted the official opening, which marks the start...

Press release: Consultation on promoting British values in school
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Education today launched a consultation on strengthening powers to intervene in schools which are failing to actively promote British values.

Independent schools, including academies...

Speech: Progress on the UK antimicrobial resistance strategy
seen at 14:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), especially resistance to antibiotics, is a growing problem and there is now a risk that the practice of modern medicine will not be possible in the next 20 years because we have...

Guidance: North of England PHE region and centres
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of address for Yorkshire and the Humber PHE Centre.

The North of England region is made up of 5 centres:

North East Cumbria and Lancashire Yorkshire and the Humber Greater Manchester...
Transparency data: DWP and CMG payments over £500 with a Government Procurement Card (GPC): 2014
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published April 2014 data.

In line with the current Government transparency guidelines DWP publishes all Government Procurement Card (GPC) payments of &pound;500 and over. This transparency...

Transparency data: CMA: structure
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Organisation chart updated.

This document sets out the structure of the CMA as at June 2014.

Guidance: Claiming Universal Credit
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest information about the expansion of Universal Credit.

This guide explains who can currently make a claim for Universal Credit. It gives details of how Universal Credit...

Guidance: Information claimants need to have ready when they claim Universal Credit
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest information about the expansion of Universal Credit

This document provides a summary of the information that people should have with them when they start making their...

Guidance: Universal Credit: your claim journey
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest information about the expansion of Universal Credit

This guide gives details of the different stages of claiming Universal Credit, from making a claim through to looking...

Guidance: Claiming Universal Credit online
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest information about the expansion of Universal Credit

This guide describes the help that is available for people who may not feel confident about making their Universal...

Guidance: Universal Credit and your Claimant Commitment
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest information about the expansion of Universal Credit

This guide explains how people who claim Universal Credit will need to accept a Claimant Commitment before they...

Open consultation: Proposed new independent school standards
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

As part of the wider programme of regulatory reform for independent schools, the Department for Education is proposing to replace the independent school standards.

We are seeking views on the new standards...

Guidance: Universal Credit and your family
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest information about the expansion of Universal Credit

This guide provides information about the different ways in which Universal Credit supports claimants who have ...

Guidance: Universal Credit and your home
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest information about the expansion of Universal Credit

This guide explains how Universal Credit supports claimants who need help with their housing costs. It explains...

Guidance: Universal Credit if you have a disability or health condition: quick guide
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest information about the expansion of Universal Credit

This guide provides information on the support and financial help that is available for Universal Credit claimants...

Guidance: Universal Credit and work
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest information about the expansion of Universal Credit

This guide describes how Universal Credit aims to make sure that people are better off in work than on benefits...

Guidance: Universal Credit and improving your skills for work
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest information about the expansion of Universal Credit

This guide explains why jobseekers need to make sure they have the skills that employers want and describes how...

Guidance: Universal Credit and self-employment: quick guide
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest information about the expansion of Universal Credit

This guide explains what Universal Credit means for claimants who own their own business or would like to do so...

Guidance: Strategic highways company: approach to the articles of association
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This summarises how the articles of association for the new strategic highways company will be developed and work alongside the framework document. The articles of association will set the internal...

Guidance: Strategic highways company: outline of the framework document
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This document summarises the purpose and draft contents of the framework document, which will define:

roles responsibilities day-to-day ways of working oversight arrangements

between government...

Form: 16 to 19 demographic growth capital fund forms
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reconciliation and progress report form 2013 to 2015

The 16 to 19 demographic growth capital fund reconciliation and progress report form and the use of funds form are available for providers...

Guidance: Strategic highways company: draft licence
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This draft licence will be a means for the Secretary of State for Transport to issue statutory directions to the new strategic highways company, under powers proposed in the Infrastructure Bill. It sets...

Policy paper: Roads reform: transforming our strategic roads summary
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This paper offers a summary of the case for roads management reform and transformation of the Highways Agency into a government-owned company. It provides an overview of the governance structure for the new company...

Policy paper: Setting the road investment strategy: now and in the future
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This document describes the main elements that will form a road investment strategy (RIS) and provides further information about the process for developing the first and future RIS documents. The RIS will...

FOI release: FOI releases for June 2014
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

MOJ FOI releases for June 2014.

NERC Annual Report laid before Parliament
seen at 11:30, 23 June in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC's Annual Report and Accounts 2013-14 was published today; it outlines the organisation's main achievements over the past year and progress on strategic objectives.
Hydrogen breakthrough could be a game-changer for the future of car fuels
seen at 11:30, 23 June in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
UK researchers today announced what they believe to be a game changer in the use of hydrogen as a "green" fuel. A new discovery by scientists at the UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), offers ...
News story: Chancellor sets a vision for a northern “powerhouse” of the British economy.
seen at 11:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Chancellor George Osborne gave a keynote speech today (23 June 2014), speaking of his vision to see Britain’s great northern cities be a northern “powerhouse” of the British economy.

Speaking in...

Press release: New reports aim to help reduce accidents to children and young people in the home and on the roads
seen at 11:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) today launches 2 new resources for local authorities on preventing accidents to children and young people in the home and on the road. The reports show whilst the number of children...

News story: Learner drivers to pay less for theory tests from October 2014
seen at 11:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The cost of the driving theory test will be cut by 25%, saving learner drivers in excess of &pound;100 million over the next 9 years, Transport Minister Stephen Hammond announced today (23 June 2014).

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Statement to Parliament: Publication of further information on governance arrangements in support of the roads reform elements of the Infrastructure Bill
seen at 11:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

In our response to the consultation on transforming the Highways Agency into a government-owned strategic highways company (April 2014), government committed to publishing further details about the governance...

Open consultation: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment: first independent review
seen at 10:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Work and Pensions has appointed Paul Gray CB to undertake the first independent review of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment. This is the first independent review as required...

Consultation outcome: Local authority parking strategies
seen at 10:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response added.

We invite your views on current local authority parking strategies and on options we are considering to change the balance of how parking is enforced with the aim of...

Guidance: The Green Deal code of practice
seen at 10:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated code of practice.

This code of practice is issued by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change under regulation 10 of the Framework Regulations and sets out requirements for ...

Guidance: Update service: How to renew your subscription
seen at 10:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Update service: subscription renewals
seen at 10:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

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

Correspondence: Children, Families and Maternity e-bulletin
seen at 10:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Children, Families and Maternity e-bulletin June 2014 added to page.

E-bulletins providing information on children, families and maternity.

E-bulletins from March 2005 to August 2011 are...

Consultation outcome: Driving theory test fee changes
seen at 10:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the response to consultation report.

This consultation sought views on proposed reductions to fees charged for driving theory tests from autumn 2014.

The changes only apply to...

Independent report: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment: first independent review
seen at 10:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published amended terms of reference.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) started to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA), for eligible people aged 16 to 64, from 8 April 2013, in a controlled...

Guidance: Fixed speed camera collision, casualty and speed data
seen at 10:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest fixed speed camera collision, casualty and speed data.

A series of links to external web sites where local authorities, or their partners, have published information in respect...

Guidance: Reducing unintentional injuries among children and young people
seen at 10:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of preventable death for children and young people and a major cause of ill health and serious disability. Reports for each local authority are available with more local...

News story: STA orderline closes, 30 June 2014
seen at 10:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

STA’s orderline will close at 6pm (BST) on Monday 30 June.

From 30 June, you will only be able to download past phonics screening check and key stage 2 test materials from GOV.UK.

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Speech: Chancellor: 'We need a Northern powerhouse'
seen at 10:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Welcome to the Power Hall in the great Museum of Science and Industry here in Manchester.

We are surrounded by the beam engines and hydraulic accumulators and turbines that made this part of Britain...

News story: Chancellor sets a vision for a northern “powerhouse” of the British economy.
seen at 10:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Chancellor George Osborne gave a keynote speech today (23 June 2014), speaking of his vision to see Britain’s great northern cities be a northern “powerhouse” of the British economy.

Speaking in...

News story: Independence referendum: UK facts heading for Scottish households
seen at 10:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

If you want to know what staying in the United Kingdom means for Scotland then look out for a new booklet being delivered to every Scottish household from today (Monday, June 23rd).

The 16-page booklets...

Press release: Resurfacing on the A20 Western Docks spur road in Dover
seen at 10:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Sections of the carriageway will be resurfaced to keep journeys safe and reliable on this vital link road. The work will involve overnight closures and is due to be completed, weather permitting, in the morning...

Press release: Government bans use of CCTV 'spy cars' for on-street parking
seen at 10:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to consultation

In a victory for drivers and shoppers, the government will make it illegal to use closed circuit television (CCTV) ‘spy cars’ alone to enforce on-street parking ending...

News story: Destroyer deal boosts jobs in Portsmouth
seen at 10:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2-and-a-half-year contract will protect around 100 highly skilled engineering jobs at BAE Systems in Portsmouth, the home port of the Royal Navy’s 6 Type 45 destroyers and future home of the...

News story: Renew your DBS update service subscription: don’t miss out
seen at 10:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s been a year since we launched our flagship update service; over 180,000 of you have joined and have been really happy with the service.

If you have a subscription to the update service you...

Press release: Ministerial change: June 2014
seen at 10:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Jo Swinson MP returns to her position as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on 30 June 2014...

Press release: New reports aim to help reduce accidents to children and young people in the home and on the roads
seen at 10:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) today launches 2 new resources for local authorities on preventing accidents to children and young people in the home and on the road. The reports show whilst the number of children...

Public Sector Finances - Supplementary Table - May 2014
seen at 09:31, 23 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Supplementary tables containing additional data relating to the Public Sector Finances statistical bulletin.
Feed in Tariff Deployment statistics - May 2014 data
seen at 09:31, 23 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cumulative count and installed capacity of all installations deployed via the Feed-in Tariff scheme. Statistics are shown for GB, broken down by technology, size band and data source.
Guidance: Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits: technical guidance
seen at 09:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendments made as a result of changes to Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Centre contact details.

The Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits technical guidance (DB1) is intended for use...

Research and analysis: ACRE advice: applications to market GM soybeans and maize
seen at 09:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of ACRE advice on GM soybean and maize applications to include MON87769 soybeans and NK603 maize.

ACRE’s generic advice for applications to market GM crops wih a limited ability to...

Open consultation: Child performance regulations: performance hours and breaks
seen at 09:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Education is consulting on proposals to change the limits, which are set out in regulations, to the hours that children can take part in performances and the breaks they must have.

...

Policy paper: UK NCP initial assessment: complaint from the International Accountability Project and the World Development Movement against GCM Resources Plc in Bangladesh
seen at 09:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An update on the status of the complaint has been published.

The statement records the decision of the UK National Contact Point to accept for further consideration a complaint from two non-governmental...

Guidance: Employer ownership: developing women engineers
seen at 09:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

This is the second of 3 planned funding calls to develop and increase the stock of engineers. This call is specifically designed to support those employers who are willing to help more women to progress as engineers...

Statistical data set: Monthly MCS and ROOFIT degression statistics
seen at 09:31, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

The MCS and ROOFiT pipeline statistics show the number of installations each month that are registered on the Microgeneration Certification Scheme - MCS Installation ...

Farewell from Brigadier Swift OBE, Commander 20th Armoured Brigade
seen at 09:30, 23 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

At the end of June the family and I will be moving back to the UK after two very happy years in Paderborn.  It has been my fourth tour here and Petra’s third.  Even Rory, our youngest...

News story: Teacher assessment deadline - Friday 27 June
seen at 09:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Key stage 2 teacher assessment data, including P scale data, must be submitted by Friday 27 June. If you miss this date, your data is unlikely to be included in unvalidated RAISEonline.

Read the ‘Teacher...

Public Sector Finances - Supplementary Table - May 2014
seen at 02:30, 23 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Supplementary tables containing additional data relating to the Public Sector Finances statistical bulletin.
Feed in Tariff Deployment statistics - May 2014 data
seen at 02:30, 23 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cumulative count and installed capacity of all installations deployed via the Feed-in Tariff scheme. Statistics are shown for GB, broken down by technology, size band and data source.
Research and analysis: Attainment gaps and social mobility in London schools
seen at 02:30, 23 June in Search (Our copy).

The Social Mobility and Child Poverty (SMCP) Commission commissioned the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) to examine the reasons behind the higher performance of disadvantaged pupils in London, and its significant...

Press release: British Minister of State makes inaugural visit to Costa Rica
seen at 02:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The British Minister of State for Latin America, Hugo Swire, will be in Costa Rica on Monday 23 June for his first official visit to this Central American country and the British...

News story: New research on improved results for disadvantaged London pupils
seen at 02:30, 23 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission today (Monday 23 June 2014) publishes new research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies looking at improved results for disadvantaged pupils in London and...