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24 June 2014

Press release: Call with US President and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
seen at 20:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

Call with President Obama:

“President Obama called the Prime Minister to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and Russia’s response. Both leaders welcomed ...

Speech: Home Secretary's Defence and Security Lecture
seen at 20:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Lord Mayor. I am delighted to have been invited to speak at this prestigious event and to such a distinguished audience. I am particularly pleased to be here at the Mansion House, given the history...

News story: Home Secretary: UK needs capability to defend its citizens
seen at 20:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The world is a dangerous place and the UK must maintain its capability to defend its citizens in the digital age, Home Secretary Theresa May said today.

Speaking at the annual Lord Mayor’s Defence and...

Correspondence: NHS foundation trust bulletin June 2014
seen at 18:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: June FT Bulletin added

This monthly newsletter contains information for NHS foundation trust chairs, chief executives, finance, medical and nursing directors, board secretaries and other leaders...

Research and analysis: Philippines economy: update June 2014
seen at 18:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

The Philippines continues to grow quickly. However, rapid population increase and deeply-entrenched unemployment, combined with long-standing deficits in infrastructure and public sector capacity threaten longer...

Policy paper: Finance Bill 2014: Report stage
seen at 18:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

The government tabled new clauses and amendments for Report stage of Finance Bill 2014.

This page sets out the legislation and, where applicable, an explanatory note and Tax Information and Impact Note...

Research and analysis: Philippines: visit by Prime Minister’s trade envoy
seen at 18:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Productive first visit of George Freeman MP. Meetings with government and business leaders generates high level interest in UK investments.

Guidance: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 23 June 2014
seen at 18:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 6 new FOI responses

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

Transparency data: DWP business plan transparency measures
seen at 18:30, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest data on the following measures: Overall Department for Work and Pensions productivity measure; Rates of people moving from key out of work benefits; Proportion of new claims to JSA submitted...

Research and analysis: South Korea: economic focus June 2014
seen at 18:30, 24 June in Search (Our copy).
Disclaimer

The purpose of the FCO Country Update(s) for Business (”the Report”) prepared by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is to provide information and related comment to help recipients form their own judgments...

Research and analysis: Taiwan: nuclear policy at stake June 2014
seen at 18:30, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Administration halts construction of virtually complete fourth nuclear power plant in response to anti-nuclear protests.

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 18:30, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 5 to 11 July 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

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

Guidance: Penally Gallery Range firing notice
seen at 18:30, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended firing times for July 2014.

The firing notice (sometimes referred to as firing times) for the Penally Gallery Range is presented in PDF format. The notice highlights when the range...

Queen's birthday honours
seen at 18:30, 24 June in NERC news (Our copy).
Queen's birthday honours awarded to Ed Cooper for services to marine science
Switching over to our new web pages
seen at 18:30, 24 June in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Today we have switched our new web pages for Education and Information management from 'beta' to business as usual.
New Jacobite education collections online
seen at 18:30, 24 June in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
We have produced two new online themed collections on the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715 and the Jacobite Rising of 1745. For the first time, teachers and students will have easy access to original...
News story: Independent review of IP and growth
seen at 18:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

In May 2011 Professor Ian Hargreaves published his Independent review of IP and growth. The 10 recommendations were broadly accepted in the Government’s response issued on 3 August 2011.

News story: Defence Secretary visits Middle East partners
seen at 18:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest information on the visit

Mr Hammond arrived in the Gulf today, 24 June, to meet with foreign and defence ministers of the governments of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates...

News story: Points of Light: June 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 49 - Josie Sherlock.

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: CoRWM member, Professor Rebecca Lunn lectures at the Geological Society
seen at 18:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: updated presentation to correct incorrect statistic on slide 31

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

Guidance: Copyright notice: digital images, photographs and the internet
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Copyright notices are published by the Intellectual Property Office to help explain specific areas of copyright in the UK.

This notice provides advice for people who may find their own images being used...

Research and analysis: Youth employment in an international context
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Chart data for Precarious Futures report uploaded.

Precarious Futures? Youth employment in an international context is the fourth report in the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) ...

Guidance: Guidance for requesting information from the FCO
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Guidance for requesting information from the FCO including FOI requests.

Policy paper: Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100)
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF of plan added.

These documents explain the plans for managing flood risk in the Thames estuary to the end of the century and beyond. They look at out how the Environment Agency will protect...

Guidance: Management of landfill gas: LFTGN 03
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Produced by the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), this guidance covers:

the assessment of landfill gas impacts the implementation of control methods the monitoring...
Policy paper: Pagham to East Head coastal defence strategy
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF of 2007 consultation document added

These documents explain the strategy, which covers the main population centres around Pagham, Selsey and the Witterings.

Guidance: Armed forces corporate covenant: signed pledges (part 2)
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new pledges under C, I, O 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...

FOI release: Speed cameras on the M25
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about speed cameras on the M25.

In response, the Highways Agency confirmed the status of active speed cameras on the M25 but withheld specific their locations.

Correspondence: Civil Service Rainbow Alliance: progress report
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Civil Service Rainbow Alliance (CSRA) have produced an interim report into the progress they have made against their business plans for 2014 to 2015.

They have made good headway against several of their...

Statistics: Factsheet: The UK's humanitarian aid response to the Syria crisis
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated as of 24 June 2014

This update is correct as of 24 June 2014. Further updates will be published as the situation changes.

Notice: Direction issued to Northamptonshire County Council
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Ofsted inspected Northamptonshire County Council’s:

arrangements for the protection of children and published a report on 20 March 2013 adoption service and published a report on 2 May 2013 looked-...
Correspondence: NHS foundation trust chief executives: letter on the Sign up to Safety campaign
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Monitor and its national partners are supporting the Sign up to Safety campaign, which kick-starts a renewed focus on patient safety and has the potential to help save thousands of lives.

The ...

Form: Application for a tanker endorsement (MSF 4210)
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).
IMPORTANT - before completing this form, please ensure you have read the guidance notes and instructions. Please see Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) 95. You do not need to complete this form to revalidate an existing...
Guidance: Monitoring trace components in landfill gas: LFTGN 04
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Produced by the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), this guidance:

identifies priority trace components discusses general monitoring issues to be considered before...
Correspondence: NHS foundation trust bulletin June 2014
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This monthly newsletter contains information for NHS foundation trust chairs, chief executives, finance, medical and nursing directors, board secretaries and other leaders.

Statistics - national statistics: Secondary and primary school applications and offers: 2014
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Pre-release access list updated.

This statistical report gives local authority level information about school applications and offers relating to entry into primary and secondary school in September...

FOI release: FOI releases for June 2014
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New FOIs added

MOJ FOI releases for June 2014.

Policy paper: Newbury flood alleviation scheme
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: June update added.

This document explains how the risk of river flooding has been reduced in Newbury.

Guidance: Gas treatment technologies for landfill gas engines: LFTGN 06
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This guidance covers:

gas quality, emission standards and operational requirements decision processes - assessing the use of clean up technology primary pre-treatment technologies secondary pre-treatment...
Notice: Garlic Imports from Third Countries
seen at 16:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Due to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania, in the course of their accession to the EU, an Agreement has been approved between the European Union and the People...

Sussex firm and businessman in court after worker loses both legs
seen at 16:30, 24 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A scrap metal company and a businessman have been sentenced for serious safety breaches that led to a site worker losing both legs as the doors of a 16-tonne baling machine closed on him.
HSE responds to Scottish Sun’s criticism of organiser’s decision to move T in the Park music festival
seen at 16:30, 24 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Scottish Sun “out of tune with reality” – Alistair McNab, Director, HSE Scotland.

LSB welcomes the appointment of incoming SRA Chair
seen at 16:30, 24 June in LSB (Our copy).
LSB Chairman Sir Michael Pitt welcomes the appointment of Enid Rowlands as incoming SRA Chair
Sennelager Library Opening Times
seen at 16:30, 24 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Opening times: Mon to Thu    09:00-17:00 Fri                 09:00-14:00

 

 

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IMPORTANT AXA INSURANCE INFORMATION
seen at 16:30, 24 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Please see message below from OC VLO regarding information he has received from Axa in respect of their provision of insurance cover.   I would like to confirm the following...
200 SSqn 24 Hour Squash Marathon
seen at 16:30, 24 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
200 SSqn held a 24 Hour Squash Event in May. Further photos are available by following the link on the article.

Article and Photos by Pim Hogben, RBL Paderborn Branch

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Labour Support Unit (LSU) Information
seen at 16:30, 24 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Unfortunately, due to severe understaffing within the LSU Paderborn, it is advised that any face-to-face general enquiries regarding employment through the LSU should be posed to our representative...

Funeral of Herr Schrader - Chairman of PB UWC
seen at 16:30, 24 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
PLEASE SEE A MESSAGE BELOW FROM OC LSU, PADERBORN.  The Chairman of PB Unit Works Council (UWC), Herr Andreas Schrader sadly passed away on Tue 17 Jun 14.

Herr Schrader had been Chairman...

Speech: Damian Green 'Modernising Justice' Speech
seen at 16:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for asking me along to deliver the opening keynote speech at what promises to be an important conference. The list of speakers you will hear from today have a wealth of experience and knowledge working...

Statement to Parliament: Statement on Student Visas
seen at 16:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on student visas.

Since the last election, the government has taken action across the board to reduce and control immigration.

We...

News story: UK pledges more support for mining clearance in Mozambique
seen at 16:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

As the Third Review Conference of the Mine Ban Treaty just ended in Maputo, the UK Government has reiterated its interest to continue supporting Mozambique to overcome the challenge of being mine-free. UK contribution...

Speech: Competition in banking for consumers
seen at 16:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon, and thank you Anthony Browne for that kind introduction.

It’s a great pleasure to come and speak at the BBA (British Banker’s Association) today as Economic Secretary.

As some...

Speech: Women in Engineering Day
seen at 16:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon and thanks to Terry Morgan for his kind words of introduction.

It’s a real honour to be here with you all today (23 June 2014) to help celebrate Women in Engineering day, thank ...

News story: Online current account comparison moves a step closer
seen at 16:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has announced today that the ability to compare current account products online has moved a major step closer, with agreement secured from the largest account providers on the way customers’ account...

News story: Syria crisis: Latest updates on UK aid
seen at 16:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated programme summary PDF, correct as of 24 June 2014

The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been forced to flee...

Press release: Small jobs make a big difference - but young people struggle to find them
seen at 16:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Young people in the UK need more help getting the vital experience needed to find work, or risk falling behind their international counterparts, a report published today claims.

Calling on business, ...

News story: Royal guests of honour at Secretary of State's Garden party
seen at 16:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

David Lindsay, Lord Lieutenant of Co Down and Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland accompanied The Royal Couple to the Rose Garden. Ms Villiers presented Matt Baggott, Chief Constable...

Scottish Crime and Justice Survey Report - Drug Use - 2012/13
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
High Level Summary of Statistics Trends for Crime and Justice
Operation of the Homeless Persons Legislation in Scotland - 2013-14
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Applications, numbers in temporary accommodation, and snapshot of characteristics of applicants and local authority responses.
Transparency data: Common basic data set (CBDS): requests for change (RFC) 2014
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added request for change forms 707, 708, 710, 712 and 713.

These files contain information for suppliers developing software and management information systems (MIS) for local authorities and schools...

Guidance: Using geomembranes in landfill engineering: LFE5
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This document is not an exhaustive design manual but it is recommended reading for any designer, or Environment Agency officer, involved in assessing geomembranes for engineering purposes.

Guidance: Guidance on using landfill cover materials: LFE6
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This document provides guidance on the four issues associated with using landfill cover:

the environmental reasons why daily covering of waste may be necessary the range of materials that may be available...
Form: INF34: Taxing historic vehicles
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of the INF34 published.

You may be able to tax your vehicle in the historic vehicle tax class if it was built before 1 January 1974.

Guidance: Post-16 student eligibility and funding advice: presentation
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of student eligibility and funding advice: presentation 2014 to 2015

This Education Funding Agency presentation covers

the relationship between fees and eligibility why ...
Guidance: Vaccination against pertussis (whooping cough) for pregnant women
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

The vaccination programme is recommended for pregnant women from 28 weeks to 32 weeks of pregnancy, although the vaccine can be offered up to 38 weeks. Vaccinating pregnant women between 28 to 32 weeks of pregnancy...

Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2013
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: On Thursday 12 June 2014, due to a small number of factual errors, the Foreign Secretary laid before the House of Commons a corrected copy of the 2013 Foreign and Commonwealth Office report on human ...

Guidance: Using non woven protector geotextiles in landfill engineering: LFE7
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

The guidance covers the following aspects of using non woven geotextiles in landfill engineering:

material properties design testing CE marking & Manufacturer’s quality control (MQC) handling...
FOI release: Ragwort communications meetings
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Ragwort EIRs: request for copies of minutes of meetings held with stakeholders under the Injurious Weeds Policy.

Guidance: Geophysical testing of geomembranes used in landfills: LFE8
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Geomembranes are often used in the lining systems for landfill sites. They need to be carefully installed to ensure the liner provides a continuous seal across the entire site. Geophysical testing is an effective...

Guidance: IP Health Check: resolving IP disputes
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Occasionally, disputes can arise in relation to IP rights. This booklet contains information on how to resolve such disputes.

This booklet may help you better understand your options in advance of seeking...

Statutory guidance: Practice Notice: Ceasing of Patents Form 10 Reminder letter
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This document announces a change in Intellectual Property Office practice in relation to reminding applicants that Patents Form 10 (request for substantive examination) and the associated fee are due.

Guidance: Legal compendium (manual of service law: JSP 830 volume 3)
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 3 Defence Instructions and Notices.

Volume 3 of the manual of service law contains information on the Armed Forces Act 2006 and the secondary legislation made under it, as well as other allied...

Guidance: College and Training Organisation Survey 2013
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This is an ongoing process and the Agency will continue to work closely with the FE sector and our stakeholders to improve the way we work.

In July 2014, the Agency will issue our fourth annual survey...

Statistics: Legal aid statistics: April 2013 to March 2014
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 7.1 amended which meant the main document was replaced, plus the tables and example csv file.

The annual legal aid statistics bulletin presents statistics on the information collected on ...

Corporate report: Environment Agency corporate plan 2014 to 2016
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added our most recent corporate scorecard to show how we are performing against our corporate plan.

The Environment Agency’s corporate plan and summary explains our role, priorities and funding...

Guidance: 3C and 3D leave
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance about section 3C and 3D leave. This prevents an individual from becoming an overstayer while they are awaiting or appealing a decision...

Guidance: Specified application forms and procedures
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how decisions are made about specified application forms and procedures for immigration applications and claims following changes...

Guidance: Compliance testing earthworks on landfill sites using nuclear density gauges: LFE9
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency have developed this document to clarify and standardise the methods used to calibrate nuclear density gauges, and to test and report on earthworks on landfill sites.

Guidance: Using bentonite enriched soils in landfill engineering: LFE10
seen at 14:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This document deals specifically with issues relating to designing, constructing and validating of bentonite enriched soil (BES) liners and capping layers whose primary function is to contain pollutants arising...

News story: Royals visit set of highly acclaimed Game of Thrones
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

On arrival, the Royal Couple were greeted by David Benioff and Dan Weiss, Executive Producers and writers of Game of Thrones. Entering the ‘Red Keep Courtyard, Her Majesty and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh were...

News story: Ban on khat comes into force
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

It is illegal to possess, supply or import and export the drug khat from today (24 June).

The decision to make khat a Class C drug was taken to address the risk of health and social harms associated with...

Press release: Slurry pollution costs Beccles farmer almost £12,000
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Lowestoft Magistrates’ Court has fined him a total of £6,000 with £5,839 costs and £120 victim surcharge for the pollution incidents.

He pleaded guilty to his partnership...

News story: Independent review of IP and growth
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

In May 2011 Professor Ian Hargreaves published his Independent review of IP and growth. The 10 recommendations were broadly accepted in the Government’s response issued on 3 August 2011.

What...
News story: Conference: Annual report and speaker presentations
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Conference held and annual report and all presentations are now attached.

The inaugural Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) conference took place on 23rd June 2014, at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference...

Press release: Groceries Code Adjudicator reports success on forensic audits
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Christine Tacon today marked the first year of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) by announcing significant progress in one of the top five issues that suppliers have raised with her. Following the Adjudicator...

News story: Campaign to end early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Take a stand against female genital mutilation (FGM) and child and forced marriage today - sign our pledge now to show your support in ending these harmful practices forever. Your voices will be heard ...

Press release: Further improvements for M62 pinch points
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Work will begin later this month on two pinch point schemes, totalling an investment of £3.22million, which will see improvements made to the M62 junction 31 and 32 eastbound exit slip roads and mainline...

Press release: Royal stamp of approval for Belfast's St George's Market
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

On arrival the Royal Couple were greeted by Dr Alasdair McDonnell, MP for South Belfast, and Councillor Nichola Mallon, Lord Mayor of Belfast. Moving into the main market area, The Royal Couple were presented...

Press release: New kerbs for A1 at Newton-on-the-Moor, Northumberland
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways Agency Project Manager Nick Adshead said:

We will be replacing the kerbs between Newton-on-the-Moor village and Old Felton. The existing kerbs have deteriorated and, as they form an integral...

Press release: Earthworks at A19 Stockton Ring Road Interchange
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways Agency Project Manager Kyle Maylard said:

We will be carrying out essential re-modelling and strengthening work to restore stability to the earthwork slope next to the A19 northbound carriageway...

News story: Royal visitors attend Civic luncheon
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Celebrating the Best of Belfast” hosted by the Lord Mayor of Belfast. Upon arrival HM and HRH were greeted by Councillor Nichola Mallon, Lord Mayor of Belfast and Mr Peter McNaney CBE, Chief Executive, Belfast...

Press release: Driver advice as Merseyside hosts The Open golf championship
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The popular annual event is being staged this year at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club just off junction 2 of the M53 at Hoylake. It is taking place between Sunday 13 July and Sunday 20 July.

The prestigious...

News story: Sign up to Safety: Monitor commits to improving safety and reducing avoidable harm in the NHS
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Sign up to Safety campaign, launched today by the Secretary of State for Health, is designed to strengthen patient safety in the NHS and make it the safest healthcare system in the world.

The...

Press release: Drivers reminded of a second A1 overnight weekend closure for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways Agency senior project manager Sandie Forte-Gill said:

The closure is required for safe installation of traffic management including narrow lanes, temporary safety barriers and additional ...

News story: Secondment opportunities at the CMA
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) became the UK’s lead competition and consumer authority in April this year, when it took over many of the functions of the Competition Commission and the Office of ...

Press release: NHS rated on open and honest reporting culture in world leading transparency drive
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Unprecedented hospital data release aims to ensure NHS remains a world leader on safety

New safety drive with ambition to save up to 6,000 lives and halve avoidable harm

New data...

Speech: UK Shale Conference
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Recent events in the Ukraine and Iraq have brought into focus the importance of energy security. Now more than ever we need here in Britain more home-grown energy of all kinds which will also deliver...

Statement to Parliament: Statement on Abuse of Student Visas
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on student visas.

Since the last election, the government has taken action across the board to reduce and control immigration.

We...

Press release: Almost 9 in 10 receive first choice of primary school
seen at 14:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Official statistics published today (24 June 2014) by the Department for Education show that 546,000 (88%) families in England received a place at their first choice of primary school this year, while ...

Corporate report: Ofsted annual report and accounts
seen at 11:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Annual report and accounts which review the department’s activities over the course of the year, providing highlights of projects and the progress that has been made in meeting the department’s objectives.

Consultation outcome: Future of vehicle registration and licensing services in Northern Ireland
seen at 11:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Stakeholder and commercial customer’s newsletter - Issue 3

This consultation outlines proposals to harmonise vehicle registration and licensing services in Northern Ireland (NI) with those in Great...

Notice: Carillion Morgan Sindall Joint Venture: application made to abstract (take) water
seen at 11:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency offices...
Notice: PL17 8PY: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:31, 24 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.

These notices explain:

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Research and analysis: Adoption and fostering: understanding attitudes, motivations and barriers
seen at 11:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Identifying effective marketing methods to engage potential adopters' marketing report added.

These reports include findings from a research project commissioned by the Department for Education...

Guidance: Pre-pack administration, and how to complain about misuse of the process.
seen at 11:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).
What is a pre-pack sale?

A pre-packaged (or ‘pre-pack’) sale, is an arrangement under which the sale of all or part of a company’s business or assets is negotiated with a purchaser prior to the appointment of...

Launch of revised guidance – Health and safety in care homes – HSG220
seen at 11:30, 24 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to help those providing and managing care homes – to give them a better understanding of the real risks and how to manage them effectively. It has been extensively rewritten, with a ...

Press release: Protect yourself with online UV updates
seen at 11:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Radiation experts at Public Health England’s Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE) have been measuring ultraviolet radiation (UV) at a number of sites since 1990.

Now it has ...

News story: Transatlantic reserve training
seen at 11:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Commandos from 131 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers, an Army Reserve squadron which provides engineering support to 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, took part in a 2-week exercise at Marine Corps...

Press release: £20 million support for welfare reform claimants unspent
seen at 11:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

New figures show that almost two-thirds (63%) of councils paid out less than their total Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) allocation to tenants, leaving &pound;13.3 million left over.

Around three...

News story: Royal visitors to Crumlin Road Gaol
seen at 11:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

On arrival Her Majesty and HRH were greeted by the Lord–Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast Dame Mary Peters DBE and were accompanied by Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland...

Press release: UK to help save millions from preventable blindness
seen at 11:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK will protect the sight of millions of people in Africa at risk of developing blindness caused by trachoma, International Development Minister Lynne Featherstone has announced today.

Trachoma starts...

NHS Scotland Prescribing Statistics - June 2014 release
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
A range of statistics that will vary each quarter, also includes data updated annually. Until December 2011 this publication was split as individual titles -Dispenser renumeration -Drugs indicated in the treatment...
Notice: GL54 4HU: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 10:31, 24 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.

These notices explain:

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Correspondence: River Thames, Reading pedestrian and cycle bridge: decision letter
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This decision letter from the Secretary of State for Transport responds to recommendations in an inspector’s report about Reading Borough Council’s Lincoln River Thames pedestrian and cycle bridge scheme...

Guidance: River Thames, Reading pedestrian and cycle bridge: inspector's report
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This inspector’s report concerns an inquiry into a proposed scheme and compulsory purchase order to carry out work constructing a pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Thames in Reading.

The report...

Guidance: Business support for SMEs
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This booklet provides an overview of many of the business support initiatives currently available to SMEs including:

business support programmes financial opportunities advisory services online tools...
Guidance: Early years census 2015: technical specification
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This business and technical specification will help local authorities and software suppliers prepare for early years census 2015.

It contains:

lists of any changes to the census collection...
Guidance: Security policy framework
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Contractual process - forms' document.

The Security Policy Framework (SPF) describes the standards, best practice guidelines and approaches that are required to protect UK government...

Notice: PR4 3UE: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 10:31, 24 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...

Form: Application for legalisation in France
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This form should be used when applying for the legalisation of the signature of officials of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office and of the French Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et Européennes for ...

Transparency data: DFID government e-payments framework transactions May 2014 travel
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

DFID government e-payments framework transactions May 2014 travel.

Transparency data: DFID government e-payments framework transactions May 2014
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

DFID government e-payments framework transactions for May 2014.

Decision: The Bishop’s Stortford High School
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2590

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - upheld

School type: foundation

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Hertfordshire

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Notice: CO5 7QP: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 10:31, 24 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.

These notices explain:

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Transparency data: Airports Commission meetings with stakeholders
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added January to May 2014 data

Dates of meetings that Sir Howard Davies and members of the Airports Commission have had with stakeholders.

The Airports Commission welcomes input from all...

Closed consultation: Inner Thames Estuary feasibility studies: call for evidence
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added consultation responses.

This publication sets out the Airports Commission’s current position on taking forward additional feasibility and impacts work for an inner Thames Estuary airport ...

Transparency data: Airports Commission: meeting minutes
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

These documents feature the minutes from Airports Commission meetings for the period November 2012 to December 2013. We are publishing them in order to work in an open, transparent and inclusive manner. The notes...

Transparency data: Airports Commissioners: conflicts of interest disclosure
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Documentation for the members of the Airport Commission (Sir Howard Davies, Professor Dame Julia King, Richard Burnett, Sir John Armitt and Vivienne Cox), who are required to complete and sign register of interest...

FOI release: Journey time
seen at 10:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about journey time for the M1, Junctions 6-13 by quarter since 2010.

In response, the Highways Agency provided information on average speed, journey times and confirmed...

World Taekwondo Grand Prix tickets on sale now
seen at 10:30, 24 June in UK Sport (Our copy).
Tickets for the Gold Event Series competition in Manchester have gone on sale
Maximising soft power assets: towards prosperity
seen at 10:30, 24 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, ...

News story: Government welcomes first phase of new £1 billion Manchester housing initiative
seen at 10:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, welcomed a new partnership between Manchester City Council and Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), the owner of Manchester City Football Club, to deliver the first ...

Press release: Smoother journeys M53 for drivers around Bidston
seen at 10:30, 24 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Both the northbound and southbound carriageways of the motorway between junctions 1 and 2 around Bidston will benefit from complete resurfacing as well as new road studs and new road markings. All the work will...

2011 Census Analysis - How do Living Arrangements, Family Type and Family Size Vary in England and Wales?
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Family type and size were analysed for the usually resident population in England and Wales using 2011 Census data; variation in size and type by country of birth were highlighted.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 13/06/2014
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available..
Monthly Figures on Deaths Registered by Area of Usual Residence, England and Wales - May 2014 (Provisional)
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly death figures provide counts of deaths registered by area of usual residence, England and Wales in a calendar month.
Childhood Immunisation Statistics - Quarter and financial year Ending March 2014
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Immunisation Statistics. Prior to June 2010 this publication was released as part of an overall "Immunisation Statistics" publication.
Dental Statistics - Registrations - as at 31 March 2014
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
General Dental Service registrations. From the November 2010 release this publication will use new methodology only (patient postcode). It will also provide an analysis of patient participation (contact with a GDS...
Acute Hospital Activity and NHS Beds information - quarter ending March 2014
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Following public consultation these publications will be released as a single publication on a quarterly basis from 29 March 2011: Quarterly summary of inpatient, day case and outpatient activity and beds statistics...
Prescribing Statistics - Dispenser Remuneration - June 2014 Release
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
ISD maintains a detailed database of all NHS prescriptions dispensed in the community in Scotland. The information is supplied to ISD by Practitioner Services Division (PSD) of National Services Scotland. The Prescribing...
Prescribing Statistics - Minor Ailments Service - June 2014 Release
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The number of MAS registrations. Prior to March 2010 this publication was released as part of an overall "Prescribing Statistics" publication.
Scottish Drugs Misuse Database Initial Assessment Report - May 2014 Release
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Annual Report summarising volume of individuals assessed for specialist drug treatment social and behavioural circumstances of individuals assessed.
Prescribing Statistics - Prescription Cost Analysis - June 2014 Release
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The PCA is the number of items and cost by BNF chapter, section, subsection, chemical name and individual preparation, also published is dispensing practices, community pharmacies, essential small pharmacies, generic...
Teenage Pregnancies - 2012 Annual Report
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This annual updates includes statistical information on teenage pregnancies based on age at conception. The release includes data by NHS Board of residence and Local Council Area for age groups. Please note the...
UK Property Transaction Statistics - June 2014
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly estimates of the number of residential and non-residential property transactions in the UK and its constituent countries, with value &pound;40,000 or above. Previously listed under 'Revenue-based Taxes...
Weekly Fuel Prices - 23 June 2014
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Foreign Affairs Council/General Affairs Council (David Lidington)
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs will attend the Foreign Affairs Council on 23 June, and I will attend the General Affairs Council on 24 June. The Foreign Affairs...

Roads Reform (Robert Goodwill)
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Written Ministerial Statements (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...

Personal Independence Payment (Michael Penning, Shadow Minister, Health)
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Section 89 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 commits the Secretary of State for

Work and Pensions to publish two independent reports on how the personal independence payment (PIP) assessment is working. The...

Notice: GU33 7JL: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 09:31, 24 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.

These notices explain:

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Research and analysis: Conservation Covenants
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

In this Report the Law Commission recommends the introduction of a statutory scheme of conservation covenants in England and Wales. A conservation covenant is an agreement made between a landowner and a conservation...

Corporate report: Tackling abuse and mismanagement in charities
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).
Abuse and mismanagement in charities

Mismanagement and abuse in charities are unacceptable. An important part of the Charity Commission’s role as regulator is to prevent, detect and tackle abuse and mismanagement...

Guidance: IP Health Check: agreeing a price for IP rights
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This booklet is designed to help businesses conducting transactions involving IPRs arrive at a fair valuation of their IPRs.

This booklet:

will help you understand whether you are charging or paying...
Corporate report: HMRC reviews and appeals data
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Where customers disagree with a decision made by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), they can ask for a review, make an appeal to an independent tax tribunal, or take both actions.

Every year HMRC makes...

Guidance: Reviewing school leaders' and teachers' pay and conditions
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 3 more resources about pay determinations.

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders school teachers governing bodies local authorities

It relates to:

maintained...
Statistics: Opinions and Lifestyle survey: 'Fulfilling Potential' outcomes and indicators June 2014
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

‘Fulfilling Potential’ is a cross-government strategy for encouraging closer working to empower disabled people to achieve their full potential. The ‘Outcomes and Indicators Framework’ was developed to...

Statistics: Use of Discretionary Housing Payments 2013 to 2014
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Starting in 2013 to 2014, local authorities were requested to provide details to DWP of their use of Discretionary Housing Payment funds. This information is being collected twice yearly, in the middle of the...

Guidance: Student loan repayment model
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised spreadsheet published June 2014

Spreadsheet model showing the calculation of repayments of student loans for graduates with different lifetime income profiles.

See also the ‘...

Statistics: Legal aid statistics: April 2013 to March 2014
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

The annual legal aid statistics bulletin presents statistics on the information collected on each legal aid scheme administered by the Legal Aid Agency. It covers the 2 areas of work, crime and civil, alongside...

Statistics - national statistics: Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated data to May 2014

This publication presents monthly estimates of the number of residential and non-residential property transactions in the UK and its constituent countries.

The...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest data published.

Table last updated on 24 June 2014.

Weekly fuel prices

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 251KB

This file...
Guidance: Student loan repayment calculator model: guide
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version of guide published June 2014

Explains how the Student Loan Repayment Calculator Model works, and how we work out our estimate for the long-term cost of student loans issued...

Statistics: Energy Saving Advice Service (ESAS) calls and Green Deal webpage views and Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) application data
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest Green Deal Home Improvement Fund data published.

This publication page has the latest monthly statistics on the number of Energy Saving Advice Service (ESAS) telephone calls answered and...

Statistics - national statistics: Secondary and primary school applications and offers: 2014
seen at 09:31, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

This statistical report gives local authority level information about school applications and offers relating to entry into primary and secondary school in September 2014.

It is based on the applications...

Welcome Wednesday July 14
seen at 09:30, 24 June in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Wed 9 July from 10-1200 hrs Normandy Welfare Room

Read More...

Speech: Speech at the Queen's Birthday Party 2014 in Fiji
seen at 09:30, 24 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...

2011 Census Analysis - How do Living Arrangements, Family Type and Family Size Vary in England and Wales?
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Family type and size were analysed for the usually resident population in England and Wales using 2011 Census data; variation in size and type by country of birth were highlighted.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 13/06/2014
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available..
Monthly Figures on Deaths Registered by Area of Usual Residence, England and Wales - May 2014 (Provisional)
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly death figures provide counts of deaths registered by area of usual residence, England and Wales in a calendar month.
Dental Statistics - Registrations - as at 31 March 2014
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
General Dental Service registrations. From the November 2010 release this publication will use new methodology only (patient postcode). It will also provide an analysis of patient participation (contact with a GDS...
Childhood Immunisation Statistics - Quarter and financial year Ending March 2014
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Immunisation Statistics. Prior to June 2010 this publication was released as part of an overall "Immunisation Statistics" publication.
Scottish Drugs Misuse Database Initial Assessment Report - May 2014 Release
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Annual Report summarising volume of individuals assessed for specialist drug treatment social and behavioural circumstances of individuals assessed.
Prescribing Statistics - Minor Ailments Service - June 2014 Release
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The number of MAS registrations. Prior to March 2010 this publication was released as part of an overall "Prescribing Statistics" publication.
Prescribing Statistics - Prescription Cost Analysis - June 2014 Release
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The PCA is the number of items and cost by BNF chapter, section, subsection, chemical name and individual preparation, also published is dispensing practices, community pharmacies, essential small pharmacies, generic...
Prescribing Statistics - Dispenser Remuneration - June 2014 Release
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
ISD maintains a detailed database of all NHS prescriptions dispensed in the community in Scotland. The information is supplied to ISD by Practitioner Services Division (PSD) of National Services Scotland. The Prescribing...
Acute Hospital Activity and NHS Beds information - quarter ending March 2014
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Following public consultation these publications will be released as a single publication on a quarterly basis from 29 March 2011: Quarterly summary of inpatient, day case and outpatient activity and beds statistics...
Teenage Pregnancies - 2012 Annual Report
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This annual updates includes statistical information on teenage pregnancies based on age at conception. The release includes data by NHS Board of residence and Local Council Area for age groups. Please note the...
UK Property Transaction Statistics - June 2014
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly estimates of the number of residential and non-residential property transactions in the UK and its constituent countries, with value &pound;40,000 or above. Previously listed under 'Revenue-based Taxes...
Weekly Fuel Prices - 23 June 2014
seen at 02:31, 24 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Research and analysis: Youth employment in an international context
seen at 02:30, 24 June in Search (Our copy).

Precarious Futures? Youth Employment in an international context is the fourth report in the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) series on the labour market and young people. It provides an overview...