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18 July 2014

Speech: "The responsibility lies with both sides to make progress toward a permanent peace, enshrined in a two-state solution"
seen at 23:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President,

I would also like to thank Mr Feltman for his briefing and you, Mr President, for responding quickly to this urgent request and scheduling this meeting at short notice. As others...

Press release: PM call with President Obama on flight MH17 disaster
seen at 23:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to President Obama this evening about the MH17 disaster. They discussed their respective assessments of the incident, including the increasing...

Press release: Government statement on the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
seen at 21:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The National Security Adviser chaired a further meeting on the MH17 disaster this afternoon. Officials from across Whitehall, the police and representatives of the agencies...

News story: Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: UK government response
seen at 21:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added government spokesperson statement.

The Prime Minister has today (18 July) chaired an emergency meeting on flight MH17.

British nationals who are concerned a friend or relative may...

Gaza
seen at 18:31, 18 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about the Deputy Prime Minister?s comments about the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, the PMS said that the Prime Minister?s view had been set out in his EU Council statement: the loss of innocent lives on all...

EU Council
seen at 18:31, 18 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about the Prime Minister?s meeting with Jean-Claude Juncker at the EU Council, the Prime Minister?s Spokesperson (PMS) said that they had a constructive and amicable meeting. The PMS said Mr Juncker had...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 18:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New licence variation issued

Vessel licence variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures or openings of sea areas.

Variations from 2014 from before March are available...

Transparency data: Greening government transparency commitments: real-time energy data
seen at 18:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to DfE's energy use information page.

We provide real-time energy data for the department’s main offices (detailed below) on a day +1 basis.

You can access the raw data file...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 14 July 2014
seen at 18:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added two new FOI responses for outstanding MOD contracts and USF RAF Croughton.

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 14 July 2014...

Guidance: Dependants on an asylum support application: instruction
seen at 18:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration asylum process guidance about how we make decisions.

Guidance: Discontinuing asylum support after failure to report with ARC: instruction
seen at 18:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration asylum process guidance about how we make decisions.

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

Updated: New report on sexual orientation and gender identity, India, 18 July 2014.

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

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

Updated: New country of origin information and guidance report on trafficking, Albania, 17 July 2014.

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

Policy paper: Perry Barr and Witton flood risk management scheme
seen at 18:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Flickr album showing our ongoing work as a part of the Perry Barr and Witton flood risk management scheme has been published.

This document explains the plans to reduce flood risk to 1,408...

FOI release: Funding of wildlife culls by Defra follow up
seen at 18:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Wildlife Culls EIRs: if the figures given in Defra’s original response include details from Forestry Commission, CEFAS, National Forest Company, Environment Agency and the Food & Environment Research Agency...

FOI release: British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) meetings
seen at 18:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

BASC - FOI number of meetings between representatives of the BASC and minister Owen Paterson (or officials from the minister’s office); dates and minutes of those meetings; and all correspondence between the ...

FOI release: Gassing trials
seen at 18:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Gassing EIRs: exact date the request was made to the scientific establishment to commence the trials and on which date the trials actually started, plus information on Regulation 12(5)(a), public safety, particularly...

Company and director prosecuted for stone dust failings
seen at 18:30, 18 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The director of a London masonry company has been handed a suspended prison sentence for exposing workers to harmful stone dust and ignoring notices to improve extraction ventilation.
Property firm fined after ignoring woodworking risks
seen at 18:30, 18 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A property maintenance firm has appeared in court after ignoring safety concerns at its joinery workshop in Dukinfield.
Developer goes to prison after repeatedly flaunting safety laws
seen at 18:30, 18 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A developer has been sent to prison for 30 months after repeatedly breaching prohibition notices which were put in place to ensure the safety of workers while redeveloping a former office block in Parkeston, Essex...
My time as a secret listener at Wilton Park in 1943
seen at 18:30, 18 July in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Having arrived in Britain as a refugee from Nazi Germany in 1939, Fritz Lustig enlisted in the British Army and became a ‘secret listener’ monitoring conversations between German prisoners of war. For part of...

Understanding the rules of international relations
seen at 18:30, 18 July in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Fritz Lustig’s son, Robin, was a BBC broadcaster and journalist who talks about understanding the rules of relations not only between Germany and Britain but the rest of the world.

Press release: Are you fit to tow in the East Midlands this summer?
seen at 18:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

There were 277 towing related incidents in the East Midlands recorded on Highways Agency roads between July and September in 2013, and 2415 incident nationally, each potentially causing long delays and distress...

Press release: Are you Fit to Tow in the West Midlands this summer?
seen at 18:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

There were 387 towing related incidents in the West Midlands recorded on Highways Agency roads between July and September in 2013, and 2415 incident nationally, each potentially causing long delays and distress...

Press release: Payzone outlets to accept Dart Charge payments
seen at 18:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Under plans to partner with one of the largest independent network of payment agents in the UK, drivers will be able to pay their Dart Charge at one of thousands of convenient retail outlets across the country...

News story: Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: UK government response
seen at 18:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has today (18 July) chaired an emergency meeting on flight MH17.

British nationals who are concerned a friend or relative may be involved in the flight MH17 disaster should contact...

Press release: PM calls other leaders to discuss flight MH17 disaster
seen at 18:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister called the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon to discuss the response of the United Nations and to call for strong UN backing for, and independent...

Press release: A120 safety scheme begins
seen at 18:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

There will be lane closures to keep road users at a safe distance from the works and to protect our workforce. These closures will be between 8.30am and 4.30pm on the eastbound carriageway at the A133 Hare Green...

Press release: Warning to drivers as nationwide thundery showers forecast
seen at 18:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for rain, starting on Friday night (18 July) and continuing through Saturday (19 July), warning of torrential downpours and a risk of localised flooding.

According...

Notice: TN27 8JE: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 18 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: Framework generic guidance: provider guidance
seen at 16:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised versions of chapters 2 and 5.

This provider guidance provides requirements and background relevant to all Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) employment related programmes. ...

Notice: Somerset Levels and Moors: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 16:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Information on dredging assessments added.

This document explains how the Environment Agency is working with partners in Somerset on a 20 year flood action plan for the long-term sustainable future...

Guidance: DBS identity checking guidelines
seen at 16:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the Welsh version of the new identity checking guidelines.

The list of documents the applicant must provide is changing from the 1 July 2014. The new list is available within the guidance...

FOI release: BIS inward secondments
seen at 16:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Provides information on the number of people seconded to BIS, including the organisations and companies they are seconded from.

This information has been released under the Freedom of Information Act ...

Notice: EX5 2HD: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 18 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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Transparency data: List of letters to academy trusts about poor performance
seen at 16:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Testwood Sports College.

A list showing all academy trusts that have received pre-warning notice or warning notice letters from the Department for Education about poor performance.

Form: Veterans accommodation fund
seen at 16:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Important Information section and removed the application form as closing date has now passed.

The first document provides details about the fund. The second document states the eligibility...

Correspondence: NHS foundation trust bulletin July 2014
seen at 16:31, 18 July 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: Child death reviews: year ending March 2014
seen at 16:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Leeds Local Safeguarding Children Board identified an error with their data return and provided an amended version following the original publication of these data. The publication and tables have been...

Guidance: Enrolment of 14- to 16-year-olds in full-time further education
seen at 16:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of Enrolment of 14- to 16-year-olds in full-time further education added

This document explains the funding and eligibility criteria and requirements colleges must follow in order...

FOI release: Social media and Youtube
seen at 16:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Information on social media and Youtube accounts and access held by Defra

Guidance: EFA e-bulletin: 17 July 2014
seen at 16:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).
Items for academies Action EFA Information Exchange accounts activated Action Online training for academies on the financial framework Action August accounts return and guidance ...
Annual Report and Accounts 2013 - 2014
seen at 16:30, 18 July in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
STFC has published its Annual Report and Accounts 2013 - 2014.
Press release: What’s on the menu for British ESA astronaut Tim Peake?
seen at 16:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Images added to the story.

Space Dinners Winners

During his 6 month mission to the ISS, British ESA astronaut Tim Peake will be tucking into a unique British-inspired menu, thanks...

Press release: 150 job or training placements for disabled people every working day
seen at 16:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Disabled people are moving into jobs or training opportunities at a rate of over 750 placements every single week, new figures reveal, as part of the government’s drive to help more disabled people into work.

Press release: UK tech companies deliver e-learning to Kenya’s marginalised girls
seen at 16:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) has announced a ground-breaking strategic partnership with the private sector to deliver e-learning programmes in Kenya to thousands of marginalised girls...

News story: Weather changing but heat warnings continue
seen at 16:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Hot weather will continue across much of England this weekend, but Public Health England (PHE) is today (18 July 2014) also urging people to keep up to date with weather forecasts as heavy rain, that may cause...

News story: Transport Secretary welcomes Reading Station redevelopment
seen at 16:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Passengers in Reading will enjoy more reliable and more comfortable train journeys thanks to a multi-million pound station improvement scheme.

The new station building, which was completed by Network ...

Speech: Jeremy Hunt: message to NHS staff about changing culture in NHS
seen at 16:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

I have spoken many times about my determination to ensure the highest standards of safety and care throughout our NHS. Well, this week we have achieved some major milestones.

Firstly, the National Institute...

Speech: "This is a dark moment for the international community"
seen at 16:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President,

We meet today in the most tragic of circumstances. Yesterday Malaysia Airlines passenger plane MH17 appears to have been shot down over Eastern Ukraine, killing all passengers and crew. ...

Press release: Privy Council appointments: July 2014
seen at 16:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointments of:

Rt Hon Annette Brooke OBE MP Rt Hon Viscount [John] Thurso MP

See a full list of Privy Counsellors.

Guidance: UKHO 1849 archives catalogue
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1849 archives catalogue

Promotional material: OISC newsletter, autumn 2013
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This November edition of OISC News includes articles on:

competence and the OISC prosecutions tribunals
Guidance: Summer schools conditions of grant 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Summer schools provide an opportunity for secondary schools to help disadvantaged new pupils understand what and how they will be studying in key stage 3. It is also an opportunity for schools to help disadvantaged...

Guidance: UKHO 1860 archives catalogue
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1860 archives catalogue

Form: Application for UK visa under Tier 4 (General): form VAF9 appendix 8
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guide to supporting documents points based system tier 4.

Use these documents if you are applying under Tier 4 (General) with ‘Form VAF9’. This form is for people who are outside...

Correspondence: Driving licence changes - issue 2
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Issue 2 contains updates on the new services in development, what we currently know about the charging model and the requirement for consent to check another person’s driving record.

Guidance: UKHO 1870 archives catalogue
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1870 archives catalogue

Guidance: Open general export licence (international non-proliferation regime decontrols: dual-use items)
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence amended to allow the export of specific items, see Notice to Exporters 2014/20 for more information.

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

Guidance: UKHO 1880 archives catalogue
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1880 archives catalogue

Guidance: UKHO 1890 archives catalogue
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1890 archives catalogue

Corporate report: HSCIC annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

HSCIC annual report and accounts for 2013 to 2014.

Guidance: UKHO 1914 archives catalogue
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1914 archives catalogue

Form: Capital payments and receipts return
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added CPR1: capital payments and receipts return 2014 to 2015 and guidance notes.

CPR form to be completed by local authorities, along with accompanying guidance notes.

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday message: 18 July 2014
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

PHE has been tasked by Parliament to play its part in reducing inequalities and in reaching those in the poorest health fastest. There is, of course, inequity in every community, even within the most wealthy, ...

Guidance: Invest in the UK: Encouraging foreign direct investment from global retailers
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Brochure updated June 2014

The UK has the largest retail presence in the world in terms of both physical stores and online sales. This guide helps overseas investors see how they can invest in ...

Decision: Camden School for Girls
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2583 and ADA2603

Type of decision: objection to/referral of admission arrangements - upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: secondary

Local authority...

Policy paper: Public bodies reform: strategy
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This strategy covers 2014 to 2017. It sets out how we will review and reform public bodies to make them leaner, more efficient, more accountable, and more effective.

It has 3 main parts:

a strengthened...
Open consultation: NHS National Tariff Payment System 2015/16: engagement documents
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Monitor and NHS England’s long-term aim is to develop a transparent, flexible and accountable NHS payment system that rewards good-quality, efficient care that delivers the best possible outcomes for patients...

Corporate report: Public Health England marketing strategy: 2014 to 2017
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add the attachment 'Public Health England - Campaign Calendar 2014-2015'.

The Public Health England (PHE) marketing strategy report describes how PHE will use marketing to support the...

Guidance: Triennial reviews: guidance and schedule
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

All non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) undergo a substantive review at least once every 3 years. These triennial reviews aim to:

challenge the continuing need for individual NDPBs, both their function...
Policy paper: Public bodies reform reports
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed 'Cabinet Office guidance on reviews of non-departmental public bodies': this is replaced by Triennial reviews guidance.

Over 900 bodies were subject to a cross-government review undertaken...

Guidance: Public bodies: information and guidance
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed 'Additional guidance for reviews of public sector research establishments' - this is now included in Triennial reviews guidance.

‘Public bodies: a guide for departments’ supersedes the ...

International treaty: [CS] UK/China: Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminial Matters
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Treaty between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the People’s Republic of China on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters

Corporate report: UKTI inward investment report 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The inward investment report will be available to view here at 00:01 on Sunday 20 July 2014.

Guidance: Exporting in the digital age: Helping UK retailers to succeed globally
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated brochure June 2014

This guide shows how UKTI has helped retail companies export and the services that are available.

Guidance: British Forces Post Office locations
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated BFPO indicator list of static British Forces Post Offices

This document lists all British Forces Post Office (BFPO) locations, together with their respective numbers and their postcodes...

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new court assize list for 21 to 25 July 2014.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the military...

Corporate report: NHS Business Services Authority annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

NHS Business Services Authority annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014.

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address and was ordered to ...

Corporate report: UKTI inward investment report 2013-2014
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The UKTI inward investment report will be published here at 00:01 on Sunday 20 July 2014.

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: East Moneylaws Farm, Cornhill-on-Tweed (ref: 2193153, 17 July 2014)
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on a recovered appeal relating to an application for 2 wind turbines.

Form: Veterans accommodation fund
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Related link to Press Release Veterans accommodation to receive &pound;20 million funding.

The first document provides details about the fund. The second document states the eligibility...

Policy paper: The Future of the Energy Company Obligation: Small Area Geographies Eligible for ECO CSCO Support
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This document lists all the areas which are eligible to receive support under the Carbon Saving Community Obligation (CSCO) from April 1 2014 to 21st March 2014.

Guidance: NHS National Tariff Payment System 2015/16: draft price-setting models
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

These models have been used as part of Monitor’s proposals for the 2015/16 National Tariff Payment System. The models provide the healthcare sector with information about the proposed method for calculating...

Open consultation: Stamp Duty Land Tax rules for property investment funds
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views to help the government assess the case for making changes to the SDLT treatment of the seeding of property authorised investment funds and the wider SDLT treatment of co-ownership...

Independent report: Interviews by the Morecambe Bay Investigation
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Scheduled Interviews wc 21 July 2014 Interview Summaries and Completed Interviews updated 18 July 2014

The Interview Protocol describes who might be interviewed, the procedure for issuing invitations...

Notice: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Istanbul Service Improvements
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Istanbul has listened to feedback from customers to find out your views on the services we are providing, establish what works and how we can improve the service we offer. We have...

Corporate report: Land Registry annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This report outlines the Land Registry’s main achievements over the financial year 2013 to 2014, along with the risks and issues that it faced.

It presents information on:

Business e-services: customers...
Guidance: Netherlands – List of Lawyers
seen at 14:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated details and suppliers

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

Torch lit performance brings Creswell Crags’ Ice Age past to life
seen at 14:30, 18 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Torch lit performance brings Creswell Crags’ Ice Age past to life
Airbus fined £200,000 over worker’s death
seen at 14:30, 18 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Aeroplane manufacturer Airbus has been fined following the death of an employee who was crushed between a tractor and a fertiliser spreader at the firm’s plant in Broughton.
OP REFLECT - COMMEMORATING THE OUTBREAK OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR
seen at 14:30, 18 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

All Service personnel and Dependants are invited to attend a vigil to commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War on Monday 4 Aug 14 in The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes...

News story: Foreign Secretary calls for enduring ceasefire in Gaza
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking on 17 July about developments in Gaza, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

We have been calling on Hamas to end the rocket attacks on Israel for days now. Israel has a right to defend itself...

Press release: Foreign Secretary: We believe British nationals were on board MH17
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

I’m deeply shocked by this appalling incident and I send my heart-felt condolences to all those who may have lost family and friends. We’re determined to...

News story: Celebrating the armed forces covenant
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The event, attended by regulars, reservists, veterans and employers celebrated a number of achievements across the armed forces covenant. The covenant seeks to recognise the debt we all owe our forces ...

Press release: Are you Fit to Tow in the West Midlands this summer?
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

There were 387 towing related incidents in the West Midlands recorded on Highways Agency roads between July and September in 2013, and 2415 incident nationally, each potentially causing long delays and distress...

Press release: Payzone outlets to accept Dart Charge payments
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Under plans to partner with one of the largest independent network of payment agents in the UK, drivers will be able to pay their Dart Charge at one of thousands of convenient retail outlets across the country...

News story: 50 Days to NATO Summit Wales
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Yesterday marked 50 Days to go to the NATO Summit in Wales. Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister David Lidington took the opportunity to update colleagues from the UK Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary ...

News story: Insolvency Service – relocation of web-based systems is starting
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Further to our recent message, this is to confirm that the Individual Insolvency Register , DRO application , ISCIS Online and CHAMP IP system(s) will be taken offline from 16:00 today. We will then move...

News story: UK defence secretary supports Japan self-defence stance
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the recent decision by the Japanese government to adopt a right of collective self-defence, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon says he looks forward to the more active role Japan will play in supporting...

Speech: PM statement on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

My thoughts are with those who lost loved ones on flight MH17, including the families of the British citizens on board.

I’ve been on the telephone today to the Australian Prime Minister and the Dutch ...

News story: Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: UK government response
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has today (18 July) chaired an emergency meeting on flight MH17.

British nationals who are concerned a friend or relative may be involved in the flight MH17 disaster should contact...

Speech: Innovation is GREAT Britain in Kolkata
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen

It’s a great pleasure to be here with you all tonight. Tech conferences aren’t perhaps the normal habitat of diplomats. And you might be wondering what a Brit is doing...

News story: Points of Light: July 2014 winners
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 67 - Frank Blades.

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

54. Christine Howard (Surrey...
News story: Updated flood risk for 19 and 20 July
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Thunderstorms producing torrential rain will move north across parts of England through Friday night and throughout Saturday, with further thundery showers likely to affect parts of the east of England on Sunday...

News story: 2014 Clinical Excellence Awards round opens
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Reminder that the latest round of National Clinical Excellence Awards closes at 5pm on Thursday 14 August 2014

The onus is on you, as the applicant, to submit your completed online application...

News story: NHS payment system 2015/16: proposed changes to encourage better care and financial efficiency
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Proposals set out by Monitor and NHS England for the 2015/16 national tariff would also encourage a speedier expansion of innovative patterns of care to meet the needs of patients.

Healthcare...

News story: Driving licence changes
seen at 14:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

From January 2015, DVLA will no longer issue the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence.

You can check your driving licence record online, by phone or post.

What this ...
Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Details of a forthcoming hearing will appear here 5 working days before it is due to take place.

Members of the press and the public are able to attend professional conduct panel hearings held by the ...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Nkosana Brown
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0780508 Teacher’s date...
Corporate report: EPSRC annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual review sets out the activities and achievements of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) from April 2013 to March 2014. It covers our:

achievements membership salaries...
Guidance: France – Prisoner Pack
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to information pack for detained British Nationals in France.

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how ...

Statistics: National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED): anonymised data 2014
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest data published.

It covers domestic properties in England and Wales. The dataset draws on data from a range of sources matched together at household level and anonymised to ensure no individual...

Corporate report: STFC annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual report sets out the activities and achievements of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) from April 2013 to March 2014. It covers:

performance salaries governance

The accounts...

Notice: YO7 3HE: environmental permit issued
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Wagg Foods Limited...
Notice: Humber south bank flood defence works
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: NR25 7BP: environmental permit issued
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Bernard Matthews...
Statutory guidance: Home to school travel and transport
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This statutory guidance is for:

local authorities schools other people or organisations who may find it useful

It applies to children and young people of sixth form age receiving education or training...

Consultation outcome: Home to school travel and transport guidance
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published government response.

The law has not changed and the duty to provide home to school transport remains with local authorities. However, the current guidance was published in 2007 and needs...

Notice: SK8 5QY: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:31, 18 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: OISC newsletter, summer 2012
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This summer edition of OISC news includes articles on:

annual report and accounts prosecutions and First-Tier (Immigration Services) Tribunal decisions the commissioner’s adviser panel
Guidance: UKHO 1825 archives catalogue
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1825 archives catalogue

Guidance: UKHO 1839 archives catalogue
seen at 11:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1839 archives catalogue

Classical music saved for Derby audiences
seen at 11:30, 18 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Classical music saved for Derby audiences
Hundreds of children in the south west to perform community opera
seen at 11:30, 18 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Hundreds of children in the south west to perform community opera
Surgery manager charged with NHS fraud after undercover sting
seen at 11:30, 18 July in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Ben Reid, a prosecutor with the Specialist Fraud Division at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "I have authorised Asif Butt to be charged with one count of fraud by abuse of position, contrary to the Fraud Act...
AWS - Important Information
seen at 11:30, 18 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Please note that with effect 04 Aug 14 Gutersloh AWS and Paderborn AWS will become AWS Westfalen Garrison.  Our contact telephone number for referrals from this date will...

Paderborn Station Commanders Drop In
seen at 11:30, 18 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Fri 05 Sep from 1100hrs to 1300hrs
Press release: Weekend flood risk on 19 and 20 July
seen at 11:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Thunderstorms producing torrential rain are expected to move across England, starting in south east England during Saturday with possible further thundery showers in the east of England on Sunday morning. There...

Press release: Foreign Office Minister condemns terrorist attack in Tunisia
seen at 11:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking after the attack which took place on 16 July, the Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Tobias Ellwood said:

I was shocked and saddened to learn of the deaths and injuries sustained...

News story: Try our online tool
seen at 11:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s easy to get lost in all the arguments and statistics around the Scottish independence referendum debate. That’s why we’ve made the debate easier with a new website: You Decide 2014

The site...

Press release: What’s on the menu for British ESA astronaut Tim Peake?
seen at 11:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Space Dinners Winners

During his 6 month mission to the ISS, British ESA astronaut Tim Peake will be tucking into a unique British-inspired menu, thanks to the creative input of UK students who...

Press release: Are you fit to tow in the East Midlands this summer?
seen at 11:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

There were 277 towing related incidents in the East Midlands recorded on Highways Agency roads between July and September in 2013, and 2415 incident nationally, each potentially causing long delays and distress...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Kosovo
seen at 11:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Ruairí O’Connell has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo in succession to Mr Ian Cameron Cliff OBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr O’Connell...

Open consultation: Amendments to UK Designated National Authority and Designated Focal Point Regulations
seen at 10:30, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

The government is seeking views on the proposed amendments to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) and National Emissions Inventory Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005 No. 2903), the domestic regulations...

Guidance: Supporting adult carers through community nursing
seen at 10:30, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Information for district and general practice nurses, other health professionals and commissioners and providers about how community nursing can be used to support adult carers.

This guidance should be...

Guidance: Health visitors and school nurses: factsheet for parents
seen at 10:30, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Factsheet for parents about the role of health visitors and school nurses and the support they offer.

The factsheet has been developed by practitioners specialising in children’s health and can be adapted...

Guidance: School census autumn 2014 to summer 2015: validation rules
seen at 10:30, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The update incorporates a number of changes which are described in the version history of the document.

List of validation rules for suppliers developing software for school census collections ...

Research and analysis: Growth dashboard
seen at 10:30, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data tables and dashboard updated with latest figures.

The Growth dashboard provides a summary of important facts and figures on UK growth and industrial policy, including:

an overview of...
Guidance: SFA: complaints procedure about providers
seen at 10:30, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated procedure published

Action taken as a result of complaints should help to improve the quality of education that further education (FE) colleges provide, post-19 education and training, ...

Guidance: Model terms and conditions for services contracts
seen at 10:30, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version (June 2014) provides the latest information about terms and conditions for DWP services contracts.

The DWP model terms and conditions are applied to all services contracts where...

Correspondence: Driving licence changes - issue 1
seen at 10:30, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Keep up-to-date with changes to the driving licence. Issue 1 provides the background on the abolition of the counterpart and gives an update on DVLA’s new services, View Driving Record and Share My Driving Record...

News story: Typhoon jets to get long-range strike capability
seen at 10:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Storm Shadow, which provides long-range air-to-surface capabilities, is one of the most advanced missiles of its kind. It is capable of defeating various targets, including bridges, airfields, harbours and parked...

News story: Mission Principia: Tim Peake picks name for his 6-month mission to ISS
seen at 10:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 4000 people replied to the call for a mission name earlier this year and Principia was suggested 20 times. The name refers to Isaac Newton’s world-changing three-part text on physics, Naturalis Principia...

Key Welsh Economic Statistics - July 2014
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries - May 2014
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
Healthy Life Expectancy at birth for Upper Tier Local Authorities: England - 2010-12
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Estimates of healthy life expectancy by upper tier local authority, using a number of data sources including national surveys, population estimates and death registrations over a range of time periods.
MAAST Supplementary Data Tables - Q1 2014
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains estimates of government deficit and debt data submitted biannually to the European Commission by ONS in accordance with the protocol on the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP), annexed to the Maastricht Treaty...
Education: Schools Funding (Lord Nash)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Friend the Minister of State for Schools (David Laws MP) made the following announcement:

I am today announcing how we will allocate £390 million of additional schools funding to the least fairly...

Forced Labour Convention (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime (Karen Bradley) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

The Forced Labour Convention (...

Forensic Science Regulator (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime Prevention (Norman Baker) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

I am today announcing arrangements for the appointment of the Forensic...

Government Pipeline and Storage System (Lord Astor of Hever, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Defence and Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology (Mr Philip Dunne) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

In 2013, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) included provisions...

Terrorism: Finance (Lord Deighton)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Hon Friend the Financial Secretary has today made the following written ministerial statement:

Under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (“TAFA 2010”), the Treasury is required to ...

War Crimes (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Minister for Immigration and Security (James Brokenshire) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

The Equality (War Crimes etc.) Arrangements 2013 and the Race Relations...

Counter-Terrorism Asset Freezing Regime (David Gauke)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (“TAFA 2010”), the Treasury is required to report to Parliament, quarterly, on its operation of the UK’s asset-freezing regime mandated by UN...

Government Pipeline and Storage System (Philip Dunne)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In 2013, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) included provisions in the Energy Act to enable sale of the Government pipeline and storage system (GPSS). During passage of the Bill, Government Ministers were clear that...

School Funding (David Laws)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing how we will allocate £390 million of additional schools funding to the least fairly funded local areas in England. This will ensure fairer funding of English schools.

When I addressed...

Government Wine Cellar (Mark Simmonds)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today placed a copy of the annual statement on the Government wine cellar for the financial year 2013-14 in the Libraries of both Houses.

Following the outcome of the review of the Government hospitality...

International Justice (UK Support and Funding) (Mark Simmonds)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to provide Parliament with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s annual account of Government support for the principles and institutions of international justice in 2013-14, and our plans ...

Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council (David Lidington)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will attend the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on 22 July and the General Affairs Council (GAC) on 23 July. The FAC will be chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security...

British Citizenship Applications (War Crimes Screening) (James Brokenshire)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Equality (War Crimes etc.) Arrangements 2013 and the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) (War Crimes etc.) Arrangements 2013 enable me to subject applications from certain nationalities for British citizenship...

Forced Labour Convention (Karen Bradley)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The forced labour convention (the convention) is one of eight fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The ILO proposed supplementing the convention by agreeing a recommendation...

Forensic Science Regulator (Appointment) (Norman Baker)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing arrangements for the appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator. Following an open competition adhering to the principles of the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. I ...

HMCTS Framework Document (Chris Grayling)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 28 March 2014 I announced plans for a programme of reform to deliver a more effective, efficient and high-performing courts and tribunals administration that will improve the services provided to the public...

Deaths of Service Personnel (Inquests) (Simon Hughes)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Together with the Minister for the Armed Forces, with responsibility for defence personnel, welfare and veterans, I now make our latest joint statement on progress with inquests into the deaths of service personnel...

Disabled People's Right to Control (Mark Harper)
seen at 09:32, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The right to control pilot operated in seven areas of England between 12 December 2010 and 12 December 2013. The aims of the pilot were to bring together a number of different funding streams into a streamlined...

Open consultation: Personal current accounts and banking services to SMEs
seen at 09:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This consultation invites views on the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) provisional decision to make a market investigation reference (MIR) in relation to the provision of personal current accounts (...

Open consultation: Review of SME banking 2002 undertakings
seen at 09:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

As part of its SME banking market study, the CMA has conducted a preliminary assessment of the undertakings given by certain banks in 2002 following the Competition Commission’s 2002 investigation...

Decision: Watford Grammar School for Boys
seen at 09:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2585

Type of decision: objection to/referral of admission arrangements - upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Hertfordshire...

Guidance: Rail interoperability TSI catalogue
seen at 09:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest version of catalogue to reflect changes in the relevant railway technical standards.

These documents assist interoperability practitioners by bringing together essential information...

Statistics: Accident and emergency weekly data: week ending 13 July 2014
seen at 09:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Turnover and orders in production and services industries: May 2014
seen at 09:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: State Pension coverage: lower earnings limit and multiple jobs (July 2014)
seen at 09:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This publication updates the analysis of people not earning enough to accrue a year of State Pension for the period April 2013 to March 2014 and looks at the characteristics of individuals in this group...

Statistics: Accident and emergency admissions quarterly report: 2014 to 2015 quarter 1
seen at 09:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

A personal history of World War I brought to life by Gloucestershire's Everyman Theatre
seen at 09:31, 18 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
A personal history of World War I brought to life by Gloucestershire's Everyman Theatre
Healthy Life Expectancy at birth for Upper Tier Local Authorities: England, 2010-12
seen at 09:30, 18 July in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Healthy Life Expectancy (HLE) for males and females at birth for England, Regions and Unitary Authorities, 2010-12
The Ryder Military Musical Extravaganza
seen at 09:30, 18 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The time is fast approaching, a night to remember, the Ryder Military Musical Extravaganza in conjunction with Paderborner Challenge 2014 will take place at the Schutzenplatz, Paderborn on Saturday...

Sir John Mogg School - Year 6 Outdoor Learning Festival
seen at 09:30, 18 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Pupils and staff of Sir John Mogg School in Detmold have organised and hosted an Outdoor Learning Festival for Year 6 pupils across the Garrison. The festival involved over 110 pupils, 20 teachers...

Press release: Scotland independence referendum: UK government launches YouDecide
seen at 09:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

www.youdecide2014.uk allows people in Scotland to select information about their work, home and family life, and find out how being part of the UK benefits them.

The tool helps people navigate ...

Press release: Personal current accounts and small business banking not working well for customers
seen at 09:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Essential parts of the UK retail banking sector lack effective competition and do not meet the needs of personal consumers or small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), two studies by the Competition and Markets...

Speech: HMRC Annual Stakeholder Conference: Lin Homer
seen at 09:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

[Thanks to Minister and congratulations for promotion to FST]

And a very warm welcome to our second annual conference.

It’s great to see so many of you here today, representing such a wide range...

Key Welsh Economic Statistics - July 2014
seen at 02:31, 18 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries - May 2014
seen at 02:31, 18 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
Healthy Life Expectancy at birth for Upper Tier Local Authorities: England - 2010-12
seen at 02:31, 18 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Estimates of healthy life expectancy by upper tier local authority, using a number of data sources including national surveys, population estimates and death registrations over a range of time periods.
MAAST Supplementary Data Tables - Q1 2014
seen at 02:31, 18 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains estimates of government deficit and debt data submitted biannually to the European Commission by ONS in accordance with the protocol on the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP), annexed to the Maastricht Treaty...
Guidance: Help and support for young disabled people to find and stay in work
seen at 02:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

This guidance provides links to websites that help young disabled people find and stay in work. It is aimed at young disabled people, their parents and the professionals who work with them.

Guidance: Employing disabled people and people with health conditions
seen at 02:31, 18 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance with extra information following feedback from employers.

This guidance will help employers to become more confident when attracting, recruiting and retaining disabled people and...

Press release: Bees' needs: public urged to support pollinators
seen at 02:30, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Five simple actions to help pollinators such as planting more bee-friendly flowers and cutting grass less often were promoted today to protect the vital contribution these insects make to our economy.