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09 July 2014

News story: PM call with Israeli Prime Minister
seen at 22:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu earlier this evening about the situation in Israel. The Prime Minister strongly condemned the appalling attacks being...

Press release: Highways Agency helps drivers in the South West to have a happy holiday
seen at 21:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It is also using data from previous years to analyse popular routes and times in the South West – allowing drivers to better plan their journeys.

Agency figures show that out of 5006 incidents in the ...

Press release: Highways Agency helps drivers in Yorkshire and the North East to have a happy holiday
seen at 21:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It is also using data from previous years to analyse popular routes and times allowing drivers to better plan their journeys.

Agency figures show that out of 15938 incidents in the Yorkshire and...

Press release: Highways Agency helps drivers in the North West have a happy holiday
seen at 21:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It is also using data from previous years to analyse popular routes and times in the North West – allowing drivers to better plan their journeys.

Agency figures show that out of 16,900 incidents...

News story: Delegation to NATO features best of Wales at annual reception
seen at 20:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Last night (Tuesday 8 July) 2,000 delegates based at the NATO headquarters in Brussels were invited to experience the very best of Wales.

The UK Delegation working with the team from the NATO Summit ...

Press release: Greening: End child marriage in a generation
seen at 20:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Making the pledge ahead of a regional conference to end the practice in Africa, Ms. Greening committed to direct more resource towards preventing girls in the developing world from becoming child brides.

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News story: Red tape cut to reduce licensing burden on entertainment
seen at 20:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Parliamentary papers to reduce the licensing burden on forms of entertainment regulated by the 2003 Licensing Act have been laid today in the name of the Minister for Sport, Tourism and Equalities, Helen Grant...

Policy paper: DCLG eighth statement of new regulation: July to December 2014
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The eighth statement of new regulation is a forward look of all regulations in scope of government’s ‘one-in, two-out’’ system (including measures which are deregulatory) that are scheduled to come into force...

Research and analysis: Troubled Families programme: progress information and families turned around
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Progress information by the end of March 2014, and results claimed by local authorities for families turned around within the Troubled Families programme by the end of May 2014.

The figures are broken...

Guidance: Libya: country information and guidance
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New country of origin information report for Libya, 9 July 2014.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigrations officials to make decisions in asylum and human ...

Form: British Embassy Programme Assistance
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated forms for project bidding.

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

Research and analysis: Pakistan: economic update June 2014
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: change of report

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...

Form: SFA funding claims
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of the Funding Claims 2013/2014 has now been published.

Relevant for all providers of education and skills training who need to make a funding claim return for:

adult skills...
FOI release: FOI release: FCO funding of NGOs in Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territories and Jordan
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI Ref 0132-14 gives a table of NGOs in Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territories and Jordan that the Conflict Pool has funded from 2010 to 2013 and how much they have received

Guidance: Managing non-detained convicted foreign nationals
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it manages convicted, non-detained foreign nationals who are restricted and about to be deported.

Guidance: Points-based system: Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications in the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category of the points-based system (PBS).

Guidance: Points-based system: Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur)
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications on the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) category of the points-based system (PBS).

Guidance: Points-based system: Tier 5 (Temporary Worker)
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updateddocument.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance about how it considers applications from people who wish to enter or remain in the UK as a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) in the points-...

Guidance: Points-based system Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme)
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) applications.

Guidance: Points-based system: Tier 2
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance about how it decides applications for those who wish to enter or remain in the UK as a Tier 2 migrant.

Research and analysis: Youth skills commission: case studies
seen at 18:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document provides a series of case studies and good practice examples of ways in which employers can work better with government to help young people gain access to the workplace.

The report has ...

News story: Allez Yorkshire! DIO supports 2014 Tour de France
seen at 18:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

With up to 7,000 people lining the routes during some sections, the prestigious road race began in Leeds and saw Day 1 Stage 1 cycle racing taking place through the hills and dales of North Yorkshire, from Leeds...

Press release: 53,000 troubled families' lives turned around
seen at 18:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking at the Local Government Association annual conference in Bournemouth today (9 July 2014), Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced that 52,833 of the most troubled families in England had been put...

News story: CDE webinar: additive manufacturing themed competition
seen at 18:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

You can now view the recording.This is only available until 23 July 2014.You can also view the presentation slides

This webinar took place on Friday 4 July 2014 from 12:30 to 1:30pm online...

Speech: Air Power Conference
seen at 18:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Good afternoon.

I’m delighted to welcome so many distinguished guests here today.

This is, I believe, the largest number of international air force chiefs we’ve ever hosted at the...

News story: Innovation to bring statutory notices into the 21st century
seen at 18:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking to council leaders at Local Government Association (LGA) annual conference, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles today (9 July 2014) called for new technology and innovation to bring municipal statutory...

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes new President of Syrian National Coalition
seen at 18:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking about the election of a new President of the National Coalition in Syria, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

I welcome the election of Hadi al-Bahra as the new President of the Syrian National...

Correspondence: Bloodborne viruses: monthly report on opt-out testing in prisons
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

In October 2013 Public Health England, NHS England and the National Offender Management Service published a National Partnership Agreement which included a commitment to introduce an opt-out bloodborne viruses...

Independent report: National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body 1st report: 2014
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This is the NCARRB’s first report on the pay and allowances of National Crime Agency (NCA) officers with operational powers.

Transparency data: BIS government procurement card spend over £500: February 2014
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

How much BIS spent (if over &pound;500) using government procurement cards (GPC) in February 2014.

Transparency data: BIS government procurement card spend over £500: March 2014
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

How much BIS spent (if over &pound;500) using government procurement cards (GPC) in March 2014.

Guidance: Signposting and referrals for immigration advice: OISC guidance
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This guide explains how and when immigration advisers should refer clients to other more suitable advisers. It includes the standards that OISC expects in regulated advice services and advisers.

Guidance: Submarine Dismantling Project: interim storage of Intermediate Level radioactive Waste
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated versions of the following documents: SDP project storage site selection: assessment criteria overview, SDP interim storage site: approach to public and stakeholder engagement, SDP interim...

FOI release: FOI release: accommodation costs for FCO's official guests of government
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0185-14 provides a table giving the number of FCO guests of government during the specified period, number of nights and hotel costs. Country names were exempt from release

Guidance: Eighth statement of new regulation: business summary
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This is a 2 page overview of the main deregulatory and regulatory measures being introduced by the ‘Eighth statement of new regulation’ covering July to December 2014.

FOI release: FOI release: transport costs for FCO's official guests of government
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0191-14 provides a table giving the number of FCO guests of government during the specified period, number of nights and transport costs. Country names were exempt from release

Corporate report: Memorandum of understanding between the CMA and the Crown Office, Scotland
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This memorandum of understanding (MOU) records the basis on which the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) will co-operate to investigate and/or prosecute...

FOI release: Improving human rights in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of two csv files

FOI Ref 0385-14 from the FCO provides a table giving details of the programmes, cost, location, outputs/outcome, rationale and human rights element. FOI Ref 0073-14 ...

Correspondence: Lincoln eastern bypass: decision letter
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This decision letter from the Secretary of State for Transport responds to recommendations in an inspector’s report about the Lincoln eastern bypass. The letter states that the Secretary of State accepts...

Guidance: Lincoln eastern bypass: inspector's report
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This inspector’s report concerns an inquiry into the Lincoln eastern bypass. The report features the inspector’s recommendations on the:

Lincolnshire County Council (River Witham Bridge) Scheme 2013 Lincolnshire...
Transparency data: Monitor: expenditure data, January 2014 to present
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added May 2014 expenditure data

The tables give details of spending over &pound;25,000.

Guidance: Register of training organisations
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July 2014 version of the register of training organisations has now been published.

To be eligible to receive funding from the SFA, providers must be entered on the register. Entry on the register...

Corporate report: OISC annual report and accounts, 2008 to 2009
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This report covers the period 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009.

Guidance: Competence: OISC guidance, 2008
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This guide describes the skills and knowledge advisers need to provide good quality advice services.

Guidance: Regulating alternative business structures: OISC response
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document responds to the Legal Services Board’s discussion paper on ‘Developing a regulatory system for different business structures’.

Independent report: Panel Meeting: 10 July 2014
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Morecambe Bay Investigation Panel Meeting Agenda 10 July 2014.

Guidance: Ensuring quality of delivery of legal services: OISC response
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document responds to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s discussion paper on ‘An agenda for quality: A discussion paper on how to assure the quality of the delivery of legal services’.

Guidance: Approved regulators and approving rule changes: OISC consultation
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document includes responses to:

rules for the content of applications use of external advisers rules for rule change applications
FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 7 July 2014
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses regarding details of an MOD convoy incident and deatils about the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS) and compensation for landowners.

Ministry of Defence (MOD...

Corporate report: UK Sport Annual Report and Accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the following information: UK Sport annual report and accounts for year ended March 2014

FOI release: FOI release: data on FCO's Freedom of Information requests
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI Ref 0402-14 provides a table giving the number of FOI requests received by the FCO from 2009. Data is provided on how many requests met statutory deadlines, how many were responded to within the 20 working...

Corporate report: Probation Trust Annual Report and Accounts 2013-2014
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional annual reports and accounts added.

These documents contain the following information: Probation Trust annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014.

Policy paper: DCLG eighth statement of new regulation: July to December 2014
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The eighth statement of new regulation is a forward look of all regulations in scope of government’s ‘1-in, 2-out’ system (including measures which are deregulatory) that are scheduled to come into force between...

Statistics: List of upcoming ad hoc statistical releases
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added details of ad hoc ststistics to be published on 15 July 2014.

This document provides details of upcoming DWP ad hoc statistical releases.

FOI release: FOI release: turnover of FCO's civil service staff
seen at 16:32, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI Ref 0177-14 covers five areas: circumstances of why statff left, how many new staff recruited and cost of advertising these posts, the average percentage pay rise in April 2013 and how salary increases and...

Ignition, Lift-off....New Satellite Launches Next Generation of UK Scientists
seen at 16:31, 9 July in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
A cosmic ray detector designed by sixth form students from the UK blasted off into orbit overnight. Hundreds of schools across the country will play a hands-on role analysing vital 'space weather' data sent back...
The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Cambridge at the British Sub-Aqua Club
seen at 16:31, 9 July in (Our copy).
British Sub-Aqua Club reception
Ultimate Frisbee
seen at 16:30, 9 July in Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College (Our copy).

On 14 May 2014 the Welbeck ultimate Frisbee team played the Defence Technical University Scheme (DTUS) students from Loughborough University. Welbe...

AGI Weekend
seen at 16:30, 9 July in Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College (Our copy).

On Saturday the Principal of Welbeck, Mr Peter Middleton, welcomed over 1300 visitors for the Annual Prize Giving and General Inspection. The even...

Welcome Wednesday in July
seen at 16:30, 9 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The July Welcome Wednesday Coffee morning was another success, the atrocious weather never dampened the spirits of those that attended and received a complimentary ‘goodie bag’.  ...

41 AEC - ADULT LEARNERS WEEK OPEN DAY
seen at 16:30, 9 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

In June, as part of Adult Learners’ Week, 41 AEC held an Open Day, which showcased the Education Centre’s courses and facilities. Further information stands from the Career...

News story: 65 years of NATO
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

This year we mark a number of significant military anniversaries: 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War, 70 years since the D-Day landings, 700 years since the Battle of Bannockburn, and 65 years...

News story: Successful launch for UK Space Agency’s first cubesat mission
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Launch of UKube-1 and TechDemoSat

Following successful launch and deployment, the UKube-1 Mission Operations Centre (UMOC) at STFC RAL Space established contact with the satellite and started ...

Press release: Academies use freedoms to innovate and improve standards
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The majority of academy headteachers say they have seen results improve after leaving local authority control, a new survey has found.

More than 700 academies, open as of May 2013, responded to the survey...

Press release: Anglers caught in fishing licence blitz
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Of the anglers checked for a valid licence, 965 were fishing illegally and could face a court appearance and a substantial fine. A recent penalty was more than &pound;800, when an annual licence costs just...

Press release: Foreign Office Minister Condemns Violence in Yemen
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting today on the fighting north of the capital, Sana’a, Minister for the Middle East Hugh Robertson said:

I strongly condemn yesterday’s fighting in Amran involving the Houthis, other armed...

Press release: Highways Agency helps drivers in the South East to have a happy holiday
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It is also using data from previous years to analyse popular routes and times in the South East – allowing drivers to better plan their journeys.

Agency figures show that out of 19,321 incidents...

Press release: Highways Agency helps drivers in the East to have a happy holiday
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It is also using data from previous years to analyse popular routes and times in the East – allowing drivers to better plan their journeys.

Agency figures show that out of 22,461 incidents in the East...

Speech: Bridging the divide between academic and vocational education
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Thank you to Jim and Change Board, I’m glad to have the opportunity to speak to you today.

We’re living in a time of change. Our economy is recovering and youth unemployment is falling. ...

Press release: £1 million boost for local air quality projects
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Local authorities across England will benefit from a &pound;1 million government grant to improve air quality as part of this year’s Air Quality Grant Programme.

The Grant Programme for 2014/15 will...

News story: Defra awards £19 million to help rural businesses
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 2,500 rural businesses are set to receive a share of &pound;19 million of government funding, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson will say today.

This funding has been specifically designed...

Press release: Villiers: NI must project reality of a forward-looking society
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State held meetings in Belfast today with the British Business Bank, Invest NI and local banks and investors, aimed at encouraging greater participation by Northern Ireland’s private sector in...

Press release: Review begins into IPO process for sale of government assets
seen at 16:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

An informal review into the way government conducts Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and the process leading up to them known as ‘bookbuilding’ has been launched today (9 July 2014). The review will consider whether...

Home Office inquiry
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked when the terms of reference of the overarching inquiry into the handling of child abuse allegations by public institutions would be announced, the Prime Minister?s Spokesperson (PMS) said they would be ...

Guidance: MOD health and safety handbook (JSP 375): volume 3
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Chapters 2, and 6.

Joint Service Publication (JSP) 375 is owned and produced by Defence Safety and Environment Authority (DSEA).

Volume 3 contains advice for staff and contractors...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times 19 to 25 July 2014.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart...

Guidance: Portugal – List of lawyers, translators and interpreters
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to current list

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

Correspondence: Bloodborne viruses (BBV) bulletin: issue 1, June 2014
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

In October 2013 Public Health England, NHS England and the National Offender Management Service published a National Partnership Agreement which included a commitment to introduce an opt-out bloodborne viruses...

Statistics: Water situation report: east of England
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: June update added

Summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the east of England.

Statistics: Company car tax rules: 1987 to 2002
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Taxable benefits and expenses payments showing car scale charges from 1987 to 2002.

Guidance: Tuberculosis: guidance on responding to incidents and outbreaks in prisons and other places of detention
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The management of tuberculosis (TB) incidents in prisons and detention centres requires close collaboration between Health Protection Teams (HPTs), prisons and detention centres, TB services, and the NHS England...

Notice: DY9 7BJ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 9 July 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...

Promotional material: Wildlife crime and how to report it
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the document with a newer version (2013 update).

Leaflet saying why wildlife crime needs to stop, what it is and how to help by reporting it.

You can read more information about...

Notice: WA3 6FW: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for Radioactive Substances Activity.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency office you ...
Notice: NR15 1RN: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 9 July 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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Notice: DN15 0DB: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for Radioactive Substances Activity.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency office you...
Notice: B46 1JU: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 9 July 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...

Notice: DN20 9LT: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 9 July 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...

Notice: DN20 0NU: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 9 July 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...

Notice: NE18 0QP: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 9 July 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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Notice: NR11 8TZ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 9 July 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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Guidance: Protect your off road vehicle - INF85
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of the INF85 leaflet.

A scheme has been introduced to register off road vehicles (mainly motorcycles, construction, plant machinery) in order to improve detection rates in theft...

Statistics: Company car tax rules: 2002 to 2005
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Taxable benefits in kind and expenses payments of company car tax rules between tax years 2002 and 2005.

FOI release: Details of the Senior Information Risk Owner within CNC
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Details of the Senior Information Risk Owner within the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.

FOI release: Number of senior citizens arrested in CNCs region
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Number of senior citizens arrested in the Civil Nuclear Constabulary’s region.

Policy paper: Memorandum of understanding: enforcing wildlife crime
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document with link to the latest version.

This memorandum sets out the roles and responsibilities of Natural England, Countryside Council for Wales, Crown Prosecution Service and the ...

FOI release: Details of hate crimes against disabled people in CNCs region
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Details of hate crimes against disabled people in the Civil Nuclear Constabulary’s region.

FOI release: Number of complaints made by the public about non-emergency number 101
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Number of complaints made by members of the public about non-emergency police number 101.

FOI release: Top 50 websites visited by CNC employees
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Top 50 websites visited by Civil Nuclear Constabulary employees.

FOI release: The failure rate for taser training within CNC
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The failure rate for taser training within the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.

FOI release: Details of data held to ransom by ransomware within CNPA
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Details of data held to ransom by ransomware within the Civil Nuclear Police Authority.

FOI release: Number of complaints made against CNC officers
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Number of complaints made against Civil Nuclear Constabulary officers in the last 5 years.

FOI release: The use and misuse of social media within CNC
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The use and misuse of social media within the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.

FOI release: Number of health and safety reports relating to body armour
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Number of health and safety reports relating to body armour at Sellafield which is policed by the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.

FOI release: Sexual offences recorded in schools within CNCs region
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Sexual offences recorded in schools within the Civil Nuclear Constabulary’s region

FOI release: Incidents of social media misuse within the CNC
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Incidents of social media misuse within the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.

Statistics: Actual official rates of interest: 1994 to 2015
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Rates of interest, separated with exact dates.

Guidance: Accounting Officers appointed by HM Treasury: July 2014
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated list of Accounting Officers appointed by HM Treasury until July 2014

Each organisation in central government (Department, Agency, Trading Fund, NHS body, NDPB or Arm’s Length Body) must...

FOI release: Use of hollow point ammunition within CNC
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Use of hollow point ammunition within the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, including quantity of shells.

Corporate report: Academies annual report: academic year 2012 to 2013
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

During the passage of the Academies Act 2010, DfE made a commitment to Parliament to publish an annual report on the performance of the academies sector. It covers:

background information on the academies...
Statistics: Fuel scale charges: 1987 to 2003
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Data shows cylinder capacity in cubic centimetres, and scale charge in petrol and diesel.

Guidance: Premises in an immigration adviser's absence: OISC
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document for immigration advisers includes information about:

premises maintaining the business in the adviser’s absence a checklist to help you consider where to offer your services
Guidance: Resolving complaints on immigration services: OISC best practice
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This guidance explains best practice from OISC for how to resolve clients’ complaints quickly.

STFC RAL Space team is Ground Control for Newly Launched UK Satellite
seen at 14:31, 9 July in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Two UK satellites, TechDemoSat-1 and UKube-1 have been launched overnight in part thanks to the efforts of the team at STFC RAL Space. Both satellites were launched on 8 July 2014 at 16.58 BST and data is now being...
UKAD Publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2013/14
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News (Our copy).
UKAD has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2013/14
Construction company in court after employee crushed by excavator
seen at 14:30, 9 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Worcestershire construction company has been fined for neglecting safety after a 27-year-old  worker sustained life-changing injuries when he was struck by a reversing excavator.
Statement to Parliament: Hansard correction
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Lord Taylor of Holbeach:

With regards to the verbal answers given by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to my noble colleagues, Baroness Thornton and Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean, on 9 June 2014, Official Report columns...

African infrastructure projects: driving momentum, delivering jobs and improving livelihoods
seen at 14:30, 9 July in Wilton Park (Our copy).

This conference will bring together a broad spectrum of stakeholders in order to share perspectives and experiences of how best to support infrastructure projects, as well as the regulatory and administrative...

LIGHTS OUT - One Million Candles to Remember
seen at 14:30, 9 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

"The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime"

 

It was on the eve of 4 August 1914 that the Foreign Secretary of...

5RIFLES Salamanca Day
seen at 14:30, 9 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
5RIFLES families can enjoy a day full of fun with attractions including Dodgems, Giant Slides, Kids Show, Airborne Adventures, Entertainment acts and much more.

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Speech: Speech to the Zero Carbon Hub
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

I am very pleased to be here to help launch the Zero Carbon Hub’s report looking at how industry and government can work together to ensure that new homes deliver the energy performance that they are supposed...

News story: Honorary QC nominations: deadline 12 September 2014
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) intends to recommend a number of people to Her Majesty for appointment as Queen’s Counsel ‘causa’ (honorary silk) in spring 2015. We’re inviting both the legal sector and the wider...

News story: 65 years of NATO
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

This year we mark a number of significant military anniversaries: 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War, 70 years since the D-Day landings, 700 years since the Battle of Bannockburn, and 65 years...

News story: CDE webinar: detection of airborne chemical hazards
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Registration for this webinar is now open.

The webinar takes place on Tuesday 29 July 2014 from 1pm to 2pm online. If you register above, you’ll be sent log-in details.

It’s an easy ...

Press release: Fallon: Cuts in red tape now saving business £1.5 billion per year
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Today’s (9 July 2014) Statement of New Regulation details all regulation expected to come into force between July and December 2014, as well as regulation to be removed - including under the government’s One-...

News story: Successful launch for UK Space Agency’s first cubesat mission
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Launch of UKube-1 and TechDemoSat

Following successful launch and deployment, the UKube-1 Mission Operations Centre (UMOC) at RAL Space established contact with the satellite and started in-orbit...

Speech: Speech to the Smart Energy GB Launch Event
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

It’s a great pleasure to be here at the launch of Smart Energy GB.

Today marks the culmination of a great deal of hard work and creativity this past year.

And I bet that many of ...

News story: NHS pricing and incentives engagement programme July/August 2014
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Monitor, in partnership with NHS England, is holding a number of webinars and workshops during July and August to inform, engage and seek your views on the development of the National Tariff 2015/16. The...

News story: IP Master Class
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Reach your potential with quality IP advisor training for business professionals.

This specialist course will enable you to develop a detailed understanding of IP and its relationship with business, culture...

News story: Points of Light: July 2014 winners
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 60 - Yvonne Jarvis.

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

54. Christine Howard (...
News story: Missing persons' law coming into force
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Presumption of death certificates will be able to be issued from 1 October 2014. They will be equivalent to death certificates and can be applied for by relatives of people who have gone missing and are presumed...

Press release: Highways Agency helps road users have a happy holiday
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Agency is publishing a list of potential hotspots on its roads, which, along with its summer travel advice, will help people as they travel this summer.

The Agency has analysed traffic information...

Press release: Drivers advised of A1 overnight weekend closures for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways Agency senior project manager Sandie Forte-Gill said:

These closures are required for safe installation of traffic management including narrow lanes, temporary safety barriers and additional...

Statement to Parliament: Hansard correction
seen at 14:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Lord Taylor of Holbeach:

With regards to the written answer I gave to my noble colleague, Lord Hylton, on 26 February 2014, Official Report columns WA264 and 265, 2 tables of data were provided in column WA265...

Policy paper: Dealing with unacceptable behaviour: OISC policy, March 2012
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This policy explains how OISC staff will deal with unacceptable behaviour towards them by external organisations, stakeholders or individuals.

Policy paper: Energy efficient products - helping us cut energy use
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This publication shows how EU-wide minimum energy performance standards and energy labels have helped improve the energy efficiency of common domestic appliances and products such as refrigerators, washing machines...

Research and analysis: Models, labels and unusual appliances
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This report compares actual and modelled electricity use. It estimates electricity use from the major appliances and compares to the Energy Consumption in the UK statistics, table 3.10. It also examines...

Research and analysis: Savings, beliefs and demographic change
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This report examines the relationship between electricity use and the stated environmental beliefs of the household, and the characteristics of high- and low- use households. It assesses the electricity use by...

Research and analysis: Powering the Nation 2
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The Household Electricity Survey (HES) was the most detailed monitoring of electricity use ever carried out in the UK.

Electricity consumption was monitored at an appliance level in 250 owner-occupied...

Research and analysis: Correlation with Low Carbon Technologies
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The Correlation with Low Carbon Technologies report assesses the effect of uptake of low carbon technologies such as heat pumps, electric vehicles and photovoltaics on the daily HES demand profiles and identifies...

Guidance: OISC complaints re-direction scheme
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) complaints re-direction scheme gives regulated OISC organisations the opportunity to resolve their complaints without OISC involvement.

This ...

Research and analysis: Spreadsheet tools for users
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

As a complement to the Household Electricity Survey we have developed three interactive spreadsheets that allow users to work with the data themselves:

Daily load profiles for different households...
Research and analysis: Electricity Price Signals and Demand Response
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The “Early findings and demand response report”, examined the technical potential for households to shift electricity usage out of the evening peak demand period. The technical load shifting potentials were based...

Research and analysis: Lighting Study
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The Lighting Study examines high and low users of lighting, lighting modelling, projections, potential efficiency savings and outdoor lighting.

Guidance: OISC signposting and effective referrals v11
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The document will give you information on the procedure to signpost suitable advisers and a checklist for handling client referral.

It is part of a series of guidance notes by the Office of the Immigration...

Corporate report: OISC annual report and accounts, 2011 to 2012
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This report covers the period 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012.

Policy paper: OISC audit and risk assurance committee: terms of reference
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document explains the structure of the audit and risk assurance committee. It includes information on the management of the OISC’s resources and assets, overseeing of financial reporting, and how governance...

Guidance: Arrangements on the closing of an advice organisation
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document explains the steps an organisation should take when closing its business. It covers:

voluntary closure refusal of continued registration/withdrawal of exemption bankruptcy change of ...
FOI release: Science Advisory Council (SAC) ICT services
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

SAC FOI: information about the SAC’s ICT Department or any suppliers of ICT services to the SAC.

Guidance: Cover in the absence of an adviser
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This note sets out the arrangements that organisations should make to cover for an adviser’s planned or unplanned absence.

Guidance: OISC client care letter
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document covers the codes for client care and what the Commissioner expects advisers to do with client care letters. It includes a model template for client care letters.

Guidance: OISC application for regulation guidance
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This guidance explains whether you need to apply to be regulated to deliver immigration advice or services. It also provides information on what you need to do and the application process.

Corporate report: OISC code of standards and complaints scheme: consultation response
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This report gives a response on the consultation to amend OISC’s code of standards and complaints scheme to make them more effective.

Research and analysis: Validated costs and benefits to business of regulations
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the measures included in the Government's Statement of New Regulation 8

Regulatory proposals are accompanied by an impact assessment (IA), which assesses and estimates the likely...

Guidance: OISC complaints scheme, 2012
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document explains how OISC deals with complaints against people providing immigration advice or services. It also covers people who are employed by OISC or work under its supervision.

Promotional material: OISC newsletter, winter 2013 (January)
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This winter edition of OISC News includes articles on:

results of consultation on amendments to the commissioner’s code of standards and complaints scheme

summary of tribunal decisions...

Guidance: Immigration client accounts: OISC guidance note
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document promotes good practice when handling client accounts. It includes:

information on client cash transactions accounting records monitoring by OISC
Guidance: Bail: practice note for immigration advisers
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This note sets out the commissioner’s views regarding bail. It should not be seen as a set of instructions advisers must follow. It suggests best practice.

Guidance: OISC-recognised training providers for immigration advisers
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

For the continuing professional development (CPD) of OISC-regulated immigration advisers, OISC will accept courses provided by any of the training organisations listed in this document.

Promotional material: OISC newsletter, spring 2013
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This spring edition of OISC news includes articles on:

new continuing professional development (CPD) arrangements the consultation on the code and rules the workshop programme
Guidance: Competence assessment centres: OISC
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

OISC has a duty to assess the competence of immigration advisers. This list provides details on confirmed dates and locations of OISC competence assessments up to February 2015.

Guidance: SFA capital funding: support for LEPs
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The Skills Funding Agency (the Agency) has made available a suite of supporting application documentation as part of its offer to support Local Enterprise Partnerships in the allocation of Skills Capital for ...

Guidance: Special free school pre-opening guide
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This guide is designed to help proposer groups through the pre-opening phase. It helps provide the information and supporting materials needed to complete the critical tasks required to open a successful special...

Guidance: Immigration syllabus level 1: OISC
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The syllabus covers these topics:

immigration law asylum and protection European economic area free movement law nationality business immigration appeals ethics essential skills and abilities...
Guidance: SLASC 2015: technical specification
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document (version 1.0) sets out the requirements for the SLASC 2015, which is collected from registered independent schools. The requirements for general hospital schools are not part of this specification...

Guidance: OISC code of standards: commissioner's rules, 2012
seen at 11:33, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document includes information about:

the code of standards organisational standards running an advice organisation
The Prince of Wales is joined by The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the annual BITC awards
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BITC Awards 2014
The Duchess of Cornwall visits Aberdeen University
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The Duchess visits Aberdeen University
News story: DECC encourages families to act now on energy efficiency with Green Deal Home Improvement Fund
seen at 11:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

As the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund has issued &pound;25 million in vouchers in its first four weeks, the Department of Energy and Climate Change is encouraging families and households to act now to make...

News story: Smartcards to arrive at Huddersfield Station
seen at 11:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Passengers in Huddersfield will benefit from the ease and convenience of using smartcards to travel on trains after the government announced funding to upgrade ticket gates at the town’s railway station.

Speech: Building better roads
seen at 11:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning.

I’d like to thank Mark for those kind words of introduction.

It’s fantastic to see so many people here today (9 July 2014).

Britain has come through one of toughest periods...

News story: Southern Corridor on the agenda as Fallon visits Azerbaijan
seen at 11:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Discussions about the progress of the Southern Corridor (SC) gas pipeline route will be on the agenda when Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon visits Azerbaijan this week (9-11 July).

Mr Fallon...

News story: 65 years of NATO
seen at 11:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

This year we mark a number of significant military anniversaries: 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War, 70 years since the D-Day landings, 700 years since the Battle of Bannockburn, and 65 years...

Statement to Parliament: Statement on the Historical Role of UK Companies in Supplying Dual Use Chemicals to Syria
seen at 11:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (William Hague):

Following Syria’s accession to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) last year, and as part of the process to eliminate its...

News story: Dramatic fall in cost of running household goods
seen at 11:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Watching TV, washing your clothes and even turning on the lights is now cheaper than it was ten years ago. Research published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change shows the cost of running...

Press release: Independent watchdog confirms over £300 million additional savings to business each year from the government’s programme to cut red tape
seen at 11:30, 9 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) confirmed today that it has validated additional savings of over &pound;300 million each year for businesses, charities and voluntary groups from over 50 changes in law...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Andrew Eades
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions himself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 1163789 Teacher’s date...
Research and analysis: Do academies make use of their autonomy?
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This paper reports the results of a survey which looked at:

the reasons for schools becoming academies the changes they have made since conversion perceived effect of these changes attitudes towards...
Research and analysis: Local authority youth services survey 2013
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This survey looked at how local authorities in England provide, as far as possible, sufficient services and activities for young people aged 13 to 19, and those with learning difficulties to age 24, to improve...

Guidance: Guide to making legislation
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July 2014 guidance document published.

This guidance sets out what bill teams need to do at each stage of preparing primary legislation and taking it through Parliament, from bidding for a slot...

Research and analysis: Business Compact: application form, signatories and factsheet
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of signatories added.

Resources relating to the Business Compact, which asks businesses and other organisations to open their doors to people from all walks of life, regardless...

Form: Application to remove British ship from UK register (MSF 4744)
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MSF4744 version updated to Revision 0614

This form must be completed and sent with the original certificate of registry to the Registry of Shipping and Seamen

Transparency data: Department of Health statements of new regulation
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the statement of new DH regulations for the period 01 July to 31 December 2014

The department produces twice yearly statements on new regulations that affect business and civil society organisations...

Transparency data: Department of Health prompt payment of suppliers
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added prompt payment data for June.

Monthly data showing the percentage of suppliers paid within 5 days of the Department of Health receiving an invoice.

Form: New adviser application and competence statement
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Organisations who are applying for continued registration with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner and wish to add new advisers should also complete a ‘new adviser application and competence statement...

Corporate report: Monitor and the Department of Health: framework agreement
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

The agreement covers roles and responsibilities and lines of accountability, and describes how Monitor and the Department of Health will work together.

The framework agreement focuses on: <...
Form: OISC application for adviser raising levels competence statement
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This form is for organisations with individual advisers who want to increase their level of work, without affecting the overall level of the organisation.

Form: OISC application for regulation
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This form should be completed by people who wish to provide immigration advice or services.

Consultation outcome: Legislative Reform Order: Changes to entertainment licensing
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response added

This consultation is about implementing reforms to entertainment licensing via a Legislative Reform Order. It sets out proposals to amend the Licensing Act 2003 ...

Form: OISC application for regulated organisations to work at a new level
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This form is for immigration advisers who wish to increase the level that they and their organisation work at. They should also complete the ‘notes for raising levels’ and ‘adviser raising levels competence ...

Policy paper: OISC consultation response: public access rules
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

OISC consultation response to the BSB consultation on public access rules, 23 February 2012.

Guidance: Promotional material and promotion of business
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This note tells immigration advisers how to promote advice and services to potential clients, and explains the standards it expects them to meet.

Corporate report: OISC governance structure 2014 to 2015
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document includes includes details of the OISC, the commissioner’s duties and team responsibilities.

Guidance: Universal infant free school meals
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated departmental advice document.

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders and headteachers school staff governing bodies trustees academy sponsors local authorities <...
Corporate report: OISC source of income
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document includes details of the sources of income in the OISC and grant aid received by the Home Office.

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: July 2014
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

Touchbase is a monthly publication for external organisations and people who work with or advise our customers. It has news about:

benefits pensions and DWP services relevant news from other government...
Guidance: Relationship between OISC advisers and MPs
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This guidance covers the relationship between OISC regulated immigration advisers and parliamentarians. It includes:

when MPs can assist an adviser or their client contacting and consulting an MP parliamentary...
Policy paper: OISC disclosure of information policy and procedure, March 2011
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This document contains details about out how the OISC deal with requests for information about immigration advisers from members of the public, advisers and solicitors.

Guidance: OISC newsletter, spring 2012
seen at 10:31, 9 July in Search (Our copy).

This spring edition of OISC News includes articles on:

continuing professional development immigration removal centres changes to immigration rules legal services board consultation
National Accounts changes: impact on sector accounts and international comparability
seen at 10:30, 9 July in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
ONS has today published an article setting out the impact of previously announced national accounts changes on the Sector and Financial Accounts.