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22 July 2014

Guidance: Argentina – List of Translators and Interpreters
seen at 21:30, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The following list of translators and interpreters has been prepared by the British Embassy Buenos Aires for the convenience of British Nationals who may require these services and assistance in Argentina.

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk – Dominican Republic
seen at 21:30, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Overseas Business Risk document updated for 2014

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 21 July 2014
seen at 20:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI response Royal Navy chaplains with 3 Commando Brigade

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 21 July 2014.

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 20:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for 16 to 31 July and 1 to 15 August 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

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

Holyrood Week: Day Two
seen at 20:30, 22 July in (Our copy).
Holyrood Week: Day two
Speech: "The situation across the Middle East gives us all cause for grave concern"
seen at 20:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President,

The situation across the Middle East gives us all cause for grave concern. Violence and humanitarian crises have escalated and engulfed millions of innocent people in the region.

Statistics: MOD National and Official Statistics by topic
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added New Employment Model survey results 2013/14

UK Defence Statistics compendium 2010 to 2013 1992 to 2009 Finance and economics Departmental resources Defence inflation...
Guidance: Education services grant 2015 to 2016
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the government’s decisions on the rates of the education services grant for 2015 to 2016.

Annex A provides clarification about the services funded by the education services grant...

Guidance: Welfare reform communications toolkit
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Various updates to all documents in the toolkit.

This toolkit helps explain how DWP is changing the welfare system. It includes information about DWP policies and explains:

what we...
Guidance: Funding allocation pack: 2014 to 2015 academic year
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Two new versions of funding allocation pack added: a guide for mainstream free schools, studio schools and UTCs and a guide for special and alternative provision free schools opening between 1 September...

Statutory guidance: SEND code of practice: 0 to 25
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated transitional and savings provisions document includes substantial changes throughout.

This statutory code is for:

headteachers governing bodies school staff SEN coordinators...
Guidance: Egypt: country information and guidance
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated operational guidance note, 19 December 2013 (re-issued July 2014).

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

Research and analysis: Bereavement letter testing
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

When a taxpayer dies, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) needs to check whether they paid the right amount of income tax up to the date of death.

To do this, HMRC currently issues a form known as the ‘R27...

Research and analysis: Self Assessment tracking
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Self Assessment advertising research to assess the performance of the latest campaign.

Two waves of research were conducted to evaluate the latest campaign burst: a pre-wave (Wave 12), with fieldwork ...

Research and analysis: Understanding the Unpaid and Unaffiliated Paid Agent populations
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Qualitative research with Unpaid Authorised/Unauthorised friends and family, Unaffiliated Paid Agents and Voluntary Community Sector organisations to inform the development of a new online self-service tax system...

Research and analysis: Digital accessibility testing
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Research conducted by the Digital Accessibility Centre, on behalf of HM Revenue and Customs, to identify the level of accessibility compliance against the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative...

Research and analysis: Exploring digital customer services - View Account and online statement
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Research to explore how HM Revenue and Custom’s customers are likely to respond to digital customer services and why, and to understand their needs so that services can be designed to be as effective as possible...

Research and analysis: Exploring digital customer services - Self Assessment
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Research to explore how HM Revenue and Customs’ customers are likely to respond to digital Self Assessment services and why, and to understand their needs so that services can be designed to be as effective as...

Research and analysis: Charities online registration and variations service
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

This report focuses on the design and functionality of the current HM Revenue and Customs’ forms, examines charities’ and Community Amateur Sports Clubs’ current use, experiences and perceptions, and requirements...

Policy paper: National Infrastructure Plan 2013
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added National Infrastructure Pipeline 2014

For the first time the National Infrastructure Plan 2013 brings together analysis of the UK’s infrastructure needs across different sectors now and in...

Consultation outcome: Savings to the education services grant for 2015 to 2016
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response.

The 2013 spending round announced that the government will reduce the education services grant by around £200 million in the 2015 to 2016 financial year.

Transparency data: NHS foundation trusts: year-end financial data
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

NHS foundation trusts’ year-end financial data is audited. It represent the most accurate reflection of individual NHS foundation trust and sector performance.

How the data is calculated

The data has...

Guidance: Surveillance road map
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of the surveillance road map is to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the bodies involved in overseeing surveillance legislation in the UK.

Policy paper: Government response to, The application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in the UK: a state of confusion
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Government response to the House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee Report 43rd Report, 2013–14, HC979, The application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in the UK: a state of confusion

This...

Corporate report: Investing in UK Infrastructure
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Investing in UK Infrastructure provides international and domestic investors with an insight into the opportunities available in the UK. Produced by UKTI and HM Treasury, it sets out the reasons why the UK is...

Independent report: Domestic Private Rented Sector Regulations Working Group Report: report to government
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Two advisory stakeholder working groups were established in February 2013 to discuss the proposed energy efficiency regulations (domestic and non-domestic) in England and Wales. The domestic group discussed ...

Independent report: Non-Domestic Private Rented Sector Regulations Working Group Report: report to government
seen at 18:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Two advisory stakeholder working groups were established in February 2013 to discuss the proposed energy efficiency regulations (domestic and non-domestic) in England and Wales. The non-domestic group discussed...

Kent firm in court after decade of ignoring risks to workers
seen at 18:30, 22 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Ramsgate company has been sentenced after one of its employees was left with a severe long-term disability following prolonged working with a range of vibrating machine tools.
Construction inspections find sites failing to prevent health risks
seen at 18:30, 22 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A national targeted inspection focussing on health risks for construction workers saw enforcement action taken at one in six of hundreds of sites visited.
Statement to Parliament: EU: Balance of Competences Review
seen at 18:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP): I wish to update the House on the progress of the Balance of Competences Review that my predecessor launched on behalf of...

News story: Points of Light: July 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 69 - Yvonne Obura.

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

54. Christine Howard (Surrey...
Press release: PM and Environment Secretary announce multi-million pound boost for British food industry
seen at 18:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added infographics.

£400 million of potential new business for the British food industry was announced today by Prime Minister David Cameron and Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss, ...

News story: The Penguin Post Office - Airing Thursday 24th July BBC 2
seen at 18:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Did you know there is a British Post Office in Antarctica?!

Be sure to tune into “The Penguin Post Office” on Thursday 24 July at 8pm on BBC2, for a fascinating and unique insight into how Gentoo penguins...

Speech: Girl Summit 2014: Nick Clegg speech
seen at 18:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

I want to thank all of you for being here today. This has been an incredible event, and I want to thank everybody involved in organising it. We’re here, because, every day, millions of girls and...

Speech: Girl Summit 2014: David Cameron's speech
seen at 18:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Well thank you very much Tony and thank you ladies and gentleman.

I’m absolutely delighted that Britain is hosting this conference. It comes in a year where I hope we’re doing everything we can to demonstrate...

News story: Danny Alexander showcases over £15 billion of opportunities to invest in UK infrastructure
seen at 18:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander MP, has launched a guide to investing in UK infrastructure at the Commonwealth Games Business Conference in Glasgow.

For the first time, this outlines...

Press release: New funding to protect millions of girls from child marriage
seen at 18:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

With the goal of ending child marriage in 12 of the most highly affected countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Britain is working with the UN to deliver a scheme to help 6 million girls worldwide escape...

FOI release: Encouraging development of unconventional gas and oil
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on Office of Unconventional Gas and Oil resources, specifically the number of people employed and the budget in the past and present financial year.

Corporate report: DECC corporate organogram
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest organogram published.

This provides an overview of the top level structure and senior team leaders. It is updated regularly and can be printed.

Consultation outcome: Future of vehicle registration and licensing services in Northern Ireland
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Trade booklet for NI' document

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

Independent report: Chronic bronchitis and emphysema: effects of treatment and the medical assessment: IIAC report
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Work and Pensions asked the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) to consider how, and to what extent the effects of treatment for chronic bronchitis and emphysema should be taken into...

Consultation outcome: Management of independent schools: proposed regulations
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response to consultation.

This consultation involves the Department for Education’s proposals to make The Independent Educational Provision in England (Prohibition on Participation...

Corporate report: Groceries Code Adjudicator Annual report and accounts 2013-2014
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out the activities of the Groceries Code Adjudicator over the period 25 June June 2013 to 31 March 2014.

It provides detailed information on:

our working practice our objectives...
Notice: PE7 3HX: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 22 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: BA11 3RW: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 22 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: PL26 8DY: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 22 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: TN12 6PY: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 22 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: Guidance on appeals
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

This guidance explains how to appeal against the decisions of the GCA about the Code, as provided by the Groceries Code Adjudicator Act 2013 .

Notice: SY12 9AL: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 22 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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Policy paper: Triennial Review of the British Council 22 July
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The review finds that the British Council has a strong brand, well established networks and committed staff. It is a valuable national asset and should be retained as the main official UK body for cultural diplomacy...

Open consultation: Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings: reducing the administrative burden for business
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

HMRC wish to assist genuine commercial businesses which are entitled to claim ATED reliefs, meet their filing obligations in a way which reduces the administrative burden. We have set out two options but would...

Policy paper: Open standards for government
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2 new standards: Viewing government documents and Sharing or collaborating with government documents.

The UK government is selecting a set of open standards for use in government technology...

Corporate report: Appointed Person for England and Wales: 2013 to 2014 report
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The role of the Appointed Person is to provide independent oversight of the use of certain powers to search for cash that can be exercised without prior judicial approval. The report also sets out any recommendations...

Notice: M31 4BH: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 22 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: Implementing the 0 to 25 special needs system
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to the SEND Pathfinder website with examples of education, health and care plans.

This departmental advice is for:

local authorities children’s services social care...
Notice: CB8 0PH: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 22 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: SL7 2HN: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 22 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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Decision: Watford Grammar School for Girls
seen at 16:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2586

Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements – partly upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Hertfordshire

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Press release: New Chairman of the Environment Agency announced
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Philip Dilley has been confirmed as the new Chairman of the Environment Agency and will take up the post on 8 September 2014.

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said:

“This is a vital ...

Speech: Chancellor's speech to the Commonwealth Games Business Conference
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

I’m delighted to be here in Glasgow on the eve of the opening of the 20th Commonwealth Games.

Delighted to be at this Business Conference hosted jointly by the UK and Scottish governments - so we match...

News story: Chancellor announces additional £5 million for the Glasgow School of Art
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking at the Commonwealth Games Business Conference in Glasgow today (22 July 2014), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced an additional &pound;5 million of funding from the...

News story: Chancellor announces £18 million for life sciences and new business centre as part of Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne MP, has announced new funding for the life sciences and a new centre for business as part of the Glasgow City Deal. The announcement was part of the Chancellor’s...

Press release: British Council Triennial Review published
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today published the report of the Triennial Review of the British Council which was launched in July 2013 as part of the government’s ongoing review of non-departmental public...

Statement to Parliament: Triennial Review of the British Council
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Mr Hugo Swire said: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office will today publish the Triennial Review of the British Council. The start of the Triennial Review...

Press release: Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme public drop-in events
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The drop-ins will be held on:

Thursday 31 July 2014 between 5pm and 7:30pm at

Hamstead Hall CLC Craythorne Avenue Birmingham B20 1HL

Saturday 2 August 2014 between 12pm and 5pm at

News story: Health and social care volunteering grants awarded
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department of Health has awarded 30 voluntary sector projects grants totalling over &pound;4 million as part of the Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development (IESD) Fund and a further 11 projects...

News story: New FGM measures launched to ‘care, protect, prevent’
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The FGM prevention programme - backed by &pound;1.4million - is funded through the largest ever domestic funding package for FGM and is designed to improve the way in which the NHS tackles FGM and clarify...

News story: We will remember them
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Details of a national day of commemoration to mark the centenary of Britain’s entry into the First World War were set out by Culture Secretary Sajid Javid today.

Solemn services of remembrance in London...

Speech: Eric Pickles joins the Hounslow Big Iftar
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s great to see the Ismaili Community Ensemble perform again, I saw them at a Nawruz gathering a couple of years ago which was another great performance.

Islam arrived in the UK just 20 miles from here...

Press release: First application under planning performance measures decided
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows applications for planning permission and reserved matters consent to be made directly to the Secretary of State where they involve major development...

Statement to Parliament: Her Majesty’s Passport Office annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Immigration and Security Minister (James Brokenshire):

Her Majesty’s Passport Office annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014 has been laid before the House today and copies will be available in the Vote...

Statement to Parliament: Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation annual report into the operation in 2013 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and part 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):

Mr David Anderson QC has completed his fourth annual report as the statutory Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, on the operation...

News story: Football supporters' advice for matches in Austria
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text with latest information

This information is prepared by the British Embassy Vienna for football fans travelling to Austria. It is intended as a guide for fans who find themselves needing...

Press release: Try something new this summer... go fishing!
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is encouraging would-be anglers, young and old, to give fishing a go as National Fishing Month gets underway. Between 18 July and 31 August events will be taking place all over the UK to...

Statement to Parliament: Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime (Karen Bradley):

My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department has today laid before Parliament the 2013...

Press release: Open document formats selected to meet user needs
seen at 16:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The open standards selected for sharing and viewing government documents have been announced by the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude.

The standards set out the document file formats...

Independent report: Birmingham schools: Education Commissioner’s report
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The Education Commissioner’s report on Birmingham schools.

Transparency data: Foreign Office Spend over £25,000 for June 2014
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

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

This is the Foreign Office spend in the UK ...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: the prohibition of teachers
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This advice document was updated by the Secretary of State on 22 July 2014.

This departmental advice is for:

panel members teaching agency staff employers of teachers (including agencies...
Consultation outcome: Agriculture report: review of the balance of competences
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final report added.

The government is carrying out a review of the EU’s competences. The review will provide an analysis of what the EU does and how it affects the UK. See this detailed guide...

Consultation outcome: Fisheries: review of the balance of competences
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final reports added.

The government is carrying out a review of the EU’s competences. The review will provide an analysis of what the EU does and how it affects the UK. See this detailed guide...

Consultation outcome: Energy - review of the balance of competences
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have published a report which examines the balance of competence between the UK and the EU in the field of energy.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is leading the Balance of...

Consultation outcome: Fundamental rights: review of the balance of competences
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final outcome and evidence attached

The government is carrying out a review of the EU’s competences. The review will provide an analysis of what the EU does and how it affects the UK. See this <...

Consultation outcome: Cohesion policy: review of the balance of competences
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Public evidence, external research and government response published.

The government is carrying out a review of the balance of competences between the UK and the EU. The review will provide an...

Consultation outcome: Single Market: Free movement of services: review of the balance of competences
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Public responses and the government's response published.

The government is carrying out a review of the balance of competences between the UK and the EU. The review will provide an analysis of...

Consultation outcome: Competition and consumer policy: review of the balance of competences
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Public responses and the government's response published.

The government is carrying out a review of the balance of competences between the UK and the EU. The review will provide an analysis of...

Consultation outcome: Balance of Competences review: Single Market - Financial Services and the Free Movement of Capital
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added outcome documents

The Foreign Secretary launched the Balance of Competences Review in Parliament on 12 July 2012. This follows the Coalition’s commitment to examine the balance of competences...

Consultation outcome: Balance of Competences review: EU Budget
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Response document published.

The Foreign Secretary launched the Balance of Competences Review in Parliament on 12 July 2012. This follows the Coalition’s commitment to examine the balance of competences...

Consultation outcome: Social and employment policy: review of the balance of competences
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Feedback and final outcome available

The government is carrying out a review of the balance of competences between the UK and the EU. The review will provide an analysis of what the EU does and...

Statistics: Energy Saving Advice Service (ESAS) calls and Green Deal webpage views and Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) application data
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest data published.

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

Correspondence: Temazepan advice
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Chair of the ACMD, Les Iverson, responds to the minister for crime prevention with the council’s recommendation to remove current exemptions for temazepam under the 2001 Regulations.

Corporate report: Department of Health annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The annual report gives an overview of the resources for which the Department of Health is responsible and how these resources have been used in fulfilling the department’s statutory functions. It also includes...

Policy paper: Business rates pooling: existing governance agreements
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

These governance agreements are provided only for illustration and for the assistance of those local authorities negotiating proposals for new pools.

More information on pooling can be found in the

Policy paper: Business rates retention scheme: pooling prospectus
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated prospectus.

This document sets out the opportunities that pooling presents for local authorities under the business rates retention scheme and the process for formally designating...

Correspondence: Oldknow Academy Trust: letter from Lord Nash
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Lord Nash initially wrote to the trust on 9 June advising that the Secretary of State was minded to terminate the funding agreement with Oldknow Academy Trust unless the breaches set out in that letter...

Correspondence: Oldknow Academy: letter from Lord Nash about ISS actions
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Lord Nash initially wrote to the trust on 9 June requiring the trust to provide an action plan showing how it would go about rectifying the ISS breaches identified through the Ofsted and Education Funding Agency...

Correspondence: Letter from Lord Nash to Park View Educational Trust
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Lord Nash initially wrote to the trust on 9 June advising that the Secretary of State was minded to terminate the funding agreement with Park View Educational Trust unless the concerns set out in that ...

Guidance: HB Bulletin G7/2014
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin contains information about:

the Discretionary Housing Payment Good Practice Guide the Personal Independence Payment assessment independent review the service level agreement between DWP...
Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published DMG memo 19/14 about Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support and Tax Credits changes from December 2014.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions...

Transparency data: FCO workforce management information: April 2014
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Details of the workforce management data for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency...

Notice: Dredging of the Rivers Tone and Parrett
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated as an environmental statement addendum has been prepared in respect of proposed improvement works to flood defences on the Rivers Tone and Parrett in Somerset.

The Environment Agency gives...

Form: Application for passenger liability certificate (MSF 3244)
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for latest versions of forms

Apply to MCA for a certificate of evidence that you have civil liability insurance in place for the EU Regulation (EC) 392/2009 on liability of carriers of ...

Transparency data: Government procurement card spend over £500: June 2014
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

A monthly list of spending over &pound;500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Form: e-Application for UK compulsory insurance certificate (MSF 3241)
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for MSF 3241 Revision 06/14

Application form with guidance notes on applying for all or any of 3 certificates using one email application form. The 3 types of certificate are:

BCLC...
Form: Application for bunker and tanker certificates (MSF 3233)
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to Revision 04/14

Use the explanatory notes and complete the form MSF 3233 to apply to MCA for a certificate of evidence that you have civil liability insurance in place for bunker and ...

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £500: June 2014
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

A monthly, updated list of all financial transactions spending over &pound;500 made by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - the Occupied Palestinian Territories
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated change of date

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in the...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Poland
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July update

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in Poland.

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Thailand
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July update

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in Thailand.

Independent report: Terrorism acts in 2013
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

David Anderson QC presents his fourth annual report on the terrorism acts.

FOI release: Cost of external legal advice
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The amount spent on external legal advice by the department from 2010 to 2014.

Policy paper: HM Passport Office annual report and accounts, 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Reports on activities by HMPO over the period, including technical changes, the recent period of exceptional demand, and reviews into the agency’s service and status.

Guidance: VAT information sheet 11/13: supplies of research between eligible bodies
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Provides some additional guidance on when the provision of research between eligible bodies may still be treated as exempt from VAT following the withdrawal of the VAT exemption for research, as explained in <...

Guidance: VAT information sheet 10/13: provision of storage facilities
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The changes affect supplies made on or after 1 October 2012. If you made supplies that straddled 1 October 2012 you should read section 30 of Notice 700: The VAT Guide which explains special procedures...

Guidance: VAT information sheet 12/13: changes to the VAT rate for Italy
seen at 14:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

From the 1 October 2013 the VAT rate increased from 21% to 22%.

Pearls and wisdom - our vision for future of the Designation Scheme
seen at 14:30, 22 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Pearls and wisdom - our vision for future of the Designation Scheme
HSE is recruiting for the role of HM Inspector of Health and Safety
seen at 14:30, 22 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world leader in health and safety, various locations across Great Britain. Apply now – closing date for applications is 15 August 2014.

Construction firm and roofing director prosecuted following worker fall
seen at 14:30, 22 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A London construction company and the director of a Hertfordshire roofing firm have been fined for safety failings after a worker was seriously injured when he plunged almost six metres through a void for a roof...
Ceredigion farmers fined for contractor’s serious injuries
seen at 14:30, 22 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Two brothers have been fined for breaking safety legislation after a contractor suffered serious brain injuries in a fall while carrying out building work at one of their farms.
LSB welcomes the appointment of incoming BSB Chair
seen at 14:30, 22 July in LSB (Our copy).
22 July 2014 - LSB Chairman welcomes the appointment of Sir Andrew Burns as incoming BSB Chair
New Abwicklungsschein
seen at 14:30, 22 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

A new version of the Abwicklungsschein was introduced by the German Federal Ministry of Finance on 1 July 2014 to conform with the new SEPA banking system.

BFG Official Procurement Agencies (OPAs...

News story: Committee on Radioactive Waste Management plenary and public meetings calendar
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: updated to reflect meeting calendar

Our plenary meetings are open so that members of the public can observe them. We will also be holding some public meetings to which members of the public are...

Press release: Government to update communications with benefit claimants
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is set to update the way it talks to benefit claimants, setting up a specialist team to look at all communications – including claimant letters – and working more closely with local authorities...

News story: Mitochondrial donation plans progress following consultation
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mitochondrial disease is passed from mother to child through faults in the mitochondrial DNA. It is estimated that 1 in 6,500 children are born every year in the UK with a serious mitochondrial DNA disorder.

Press release: New Chairman of the Environment Agency announced
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Philip Dilley has been confirmed as the new Chairman of the Environment Agency and will take up the post on 8th September 2014.

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said:

“This is a vital...

Press release: A19 northbound South Kilvington to Borrowby resurfacing
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways Agency Project Manager, Kyle Maylard, said:

We will be carrying out essential resurfacing work on the A19 to provide a smoother road surface and improve safety for drivers.

The work...

Press release: £2.6m pinch point improvement project brings latest technology to M1
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The work, which will affect the 1.9 miles of motorway between junction 31 and 32, will introduce the most up-to-date signals and variable message signs, all capable of displaying variable mandatory speed limits...

Speech: Home Secretary speech at Girl Summit 2014
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

On Saturday the Development Secretary and I had the privilege to speak at a youth summit on female genital mutilation (FGM) and early and forced marriage – the energy and commitment of hundreds of school children...

Press release: Boost for Remploy Employment Services
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It is estimated that by March 2015, Remploy Employment Services will have supported over 100,000 disabled and disadvantaged people into work since 2010. As part of the government’s long-term economic plan to ...

News story: Triennial review of VisitBritain and VisitEngland announced
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has today announced a triennial review of tourism agencies VisitBritain and VisitEngland as part of the standard requirement by the Cabinet Office for all Government...

News story: Light Dragoons deploy to Bosnia ahead of autumn elections
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

95 members of the Light Dragoons cavalry regiment deployed recently, along with reservists from the Queen’s Own Yeomanry, following the Defence Secretary’s announcement to Parliament in June that the UK would...

News story: Latest Legionnaires’ disease data published for England and Wales
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Data published today (22 July 2014) by Public Health England (PHE) has revealed that cases of Legionnaires’ disease contracted both at home and abroad remain under the total seen in 2010.

In 2012, 306...

Press release: Green Deal Home Improvement Fund reaches £50 million milestone in six weeks
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

An impressive public and industry response to the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund has seen more than &pound;43million worth of vouchers issued in the first six weeks, and well over &pound;50m applied...

Statement to Parliament: Oral statement by Nicky Morgan on the 'Trojan Horse' letter
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I should like to make a statement about the report into allegations concerning Birmingham schools arising from the so-called ‘Trojan Horse’ letter. That report by Peter Clarke...

Press release: Kenneth Clarke appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister requested the honour be granted following the recent government reshuffle, in recognition of Kenneth Clarke’s longstanding public service to the country.

Notes to editors Companions of...
Press release: Appointments to the Order of St Michael and St George: July 2014
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George be conferred upon the Rt Hon Alan Duncan MP and the Rt Hon Hugh Robertson MP in recognition ...

Press release: Knighthood conferred on Oliver Heald
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister requested the honour be granted following the recent government reshuffle, in recognition of Oliver Heald’s longstanding public service to the country.

Notes to editors Knight Bachelor...
Statement to Parliament: NHS England, NHS Mandate and Outcomes Framework
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Today, I laid before Parliament my first Annual Assessment of the NHS Commissioning Board (known as NHS England) 2013-14. The National Health Service Commissioning Board Annual Report & Accounts...

Press release: Third set of Balance of Competences reports published
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government has published 11 new reports in its Review of the Balance of EU Competences, bringing the total number of reports published to date to 25.

The Review of the Balance of Competences aims ...

Statement to Parliament: Triennial Review: Home Office non-departmental public bodies
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):

I am today announcing the start of the Triennial Review of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, the National DNA Database Ethics Group and the...

News story: Vehicle tax changes
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Information about the Direct Debit scheme added

From 1 October 2014, the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on a vehicle windscreen.

You can apply online to tax...

Statement to Parliament: Home Secretary on police reform
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr Speaker. With permission, I would like to make a statement about our ongoing work to ensure the highest standards of integrity in the police.

I have always been clear that I believe the vast...

Press release: Regional Growth Fund support for small and medium firms trebles
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The number of small and medium-sized enterprises supported through the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) has trebled over the past year (2013 to 2014) to 5,100 – helping growing businesses to create highly skilled jobs...

News story: New measures to tackle female genital mutilation and forced marriage announced at today’s Girl Summit
seen at 14:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron, Home Secretary Theresa May and International Development Secretary Justine Greening have announced a new package of action and funding to protect millions of girls at home and abroad...

Transparency data: Arms length bodies spend over £25,000: March 2014
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Guidance on Ministry of Justice arms length bodies spending over &pound;25,000 data for March 2014.

Transparency data: Arms length bodies spend over £25,000: April 2014
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Guidance on Ministry of Justice arms length bodies’ spending over &pound;25,000 data for April 2014.

Transparency data: Arms length bodies spend over £25,000: May 2014
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Guidance on Ministry of Justice arms length bodies’ spending over &pound;25,000 data for May 2014.

Guidance: Who DVLA shares data with
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Quarter 1 volumes and customers for 2014/15.

Where the law allows it, DVLA shares data with others. This information describes the various products DVLA provides, for what purpose the information...

Transparency data: HMCTS spend over £25,000: 2014
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HMCTS spend over &pound;25,000: 2014 published

Over &pound;25,000 transparency spend data are taken from the Ministry of Justice Aramis finance system.

As required by HMT, the data...

Corporate report: Equitable Life Payment Scheme: July 2014 progress report
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

A summary of payments made and an update on the effort to trace policyholders.

Transparency data: Probation trusts spend over £25,000: 2014
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Probation Trusts spend over &pound;25,000: 2014

Guidance on probation trusts’ spending over &pound;25,000 data for 2014.

HM Treasury (HMT) require that all central government departments...

Transparency data: National Offender Management Service spend over £25,000: 2014
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: National Offender Management Service spend over &pound;25,000: 2014 Published

Guidance on National Offender Management Service (NOMS) spending over &pound;25,000 data for 2014.

...

Transparency data: Ministry of Justice spend over £25,000: 2014
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance on Ministry of Justice HQ spending over &pound;25,000 data 2014 published

Guidance on Ministry of Justice over &pound;25,000 data for 2014.

Over &pound;25,000 transparency...

Statistics - national statistics: Schools, pupils and their characteristics: January 2014
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This publication has been revised. The 3 to 11 age range school named with the largest number of pupils has been updated and information on the distribution of large infant classes in 2014 between lawful...

Notice: VAT Notice 709/6: travel agents and tour operators
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 709/6 (May 1997). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1 of this notice.

Policy paper: Customs (Contravention of a Relevant Rule) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The new penalties take account of the requirements set out in new legislation. The Customs (Contravention of Relevant Rule) Regulations 2003 provide civil penalties for contraventions of the Postal Packets (Customs...

Statistics - national statistics: School workforce in England: November 2013
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This publication has been updated to include tables referring to Pupil to Teacher Ratios.

This publication provides a single reference for all school workforce statistics based on staff working...

Notice: VAT Notice 708: buildings and construction
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 708 (October 2013) and incorporates information provided in VAT Information Sheet 02/14 and Revenue and Customs Brief 03/14 in addition to a number of other amendments. ...

Transparency data: Cabinet Office senior officials travel expenses: January to March 2014
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

This report shows international travel and accommodation used by Cabinet Office senior officials at SCS2 (or equivalent) and above. The report includes bookings made through departments’ central booking systems...

Policy paper: Response to the House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee report 2013-14
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The Government welcomes the European Scrutiny Committee’s Inquiry into the European scrutiny system in the House of Commons. The Government attaches great importance to effective parliamentary scrutiny of European...

Decision: Keresley Newlands Primary School
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2625

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - partially upheld

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Warwickshire...

Decision: Mile Cross Community Primary School
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2689

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - not upheld

School types: voluntary controlled/community

School phase: primary

Local authority...

Decision: Notre Dame High School
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2615

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Norfolk

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Corporate report: NHS Commissioning Board: annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

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

Secretary of State for Health’s assessment...

Corporate report: NHS England: assessment of performance
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Health’s assessment report covers the extent to which NHS England met its mandate and business plan objectives, and fulfilled its duties to improve the quality of services, reduce inequalities...

Guidance: Unfit conduct: our disqualification and restrictions search facilities
seen at 11:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides general information only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, but it is not a full and authoritative statement of the law and you should not rely on...

Department for Education to increase investment in Music education hubs
seen at 11:30, 22 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Department for Education to increase investment in Music education hubs
CCC welcomes confirmation of the Fourth Carbon Budget
seen at 11:30, 22 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The Committee on Climate Change welcomes the government’s decision not to change the fourth carbon budget, following its advice last year.

This is a positive decision demonstrating the government...

Health Visitor Clinic - Ardnt Strasse
seen at 11:30, 22 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
The Health Visitor holds a baby clinic at Home-Start, in the Village Hall (Arndt Strasse) EVERY Tuesday from 0930 hrs, except bank holidays.  If she needs to cancel a clinic prior notice will always ...
QDG Health Fair
seen at 11:30, 22 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Dempsey Bks Gym @ 1000-1100hrs
Press release: Affordable Homes Programme to transform the way we build
seen at 11:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The government’s Affordable Homes Programme will change the way homes are built in Britain, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and Housing Minister Brandon Lewis said today (22 July 2014).

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News story: Equitable Life Payments Scheme payments pass £970 million
seen at 11:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Since April 2014, the scheme has issued payments to a further 17,000 policy holders, meaning that over 877,000 (out of 1 million) eligible policyholders have now had payments issued to them.

The figures...

Press release: More funding to help thousands of extra children enjoy music
seen at 11:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Music education for children will receive an &pound;18 million funding boost Education Minister Nick Gibb announced today (22 July).

The extra &pound;18 million will be allocated to music education...

Press release: June 2014 Transaction Data
seen at 11:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Land Registry completes 1,414,785 applications South East tops the table of regional applications with 326,514 Birmingham tops the table of local authority applications with 21,101

The Transaction Data shows...

Statement to Parliament: Announcement in relation to the death of Mr Litvinenko
seen at 11:30, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):

I am announcing today the government’s decision to establish an inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 to investigate the death of Mr. Alexander Litvinenko...

Statistics - national statistics: Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated data to June 2014

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

The...

Statistics - national statistics: Welsh index of market services, quarter 1: 2014
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Index of production and construction in Wales, Quarter 1: 2014
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Deaths registered by area of usual residence in England and Wales, monthly provisional: June 2014
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Deaths registered by area of usual residence in England and Wales, monthly annual: 2013
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Measuring national well-being, reflections on measuring national well-being: July 2014
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence

Statistics - national statistics: Inequality in healthy life expectancy at birth by national deciles of area deprivation, England: 2010-12
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence

Statistics - national statistics: Deaths registered in England and Wales, weekly provisional: ending 11 July 2014
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Access to Work official statistics: July 2014
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on the numbers of disabled people helped and numbers continuing to benefit from Access to Work from April 2013 to March 2014.

We released this statistical publication according to arrangements...

Open consultation: NHS National Tariff Payment System 2015/16: engagement documents
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the HRG4 2015/16 Engagement Grouper.

Monitor and NHS England’s long-term aim is to develop a transparent, flexible and accountable NHS payment system that rewards good-quality, efficient ...

Guidance: Exporting to Vietnam
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 2014 version of exporting to Vietnam guide.

A detailed guide on doing business in and with Vietnam. The guide contains information on:

challenges of doing business in Vietnam growth...
Guidance: Leading and managing change: People Impact Assessment
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The People Impact Assessment (PIA) is a series of tools to help civil servant managers involved in change to think through the implications for their people. This will make the process of change as comfortable...

Open consultation: Changes to the school admissions code
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

We are consulting on proposals to:

give admission authorities the option to prioritise disadvantaged children in their admission arrangements make minor changes to improve the clarity of existing provisions...
Corporate report: First triennial review report: Fuel Poverty Advisory Group for England
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Report setting out the findings of the first Triennial Review of the Fuel Poverty Advisory Group for England (FPAG). It presents the findings of the Review, based on feedback from stakeholders and current members...

Consultation outcome: The Future of the Energy Company Obligation
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

The proposals contained in The Future of the Energy Company Obligation consultation were highlighted as part of Government’s announcement on 2 December 2013

Consultation outcome: Reviewing the work of the Fuel Poverty Advisory Group
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

Triennial Reviews of Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) are part of the government’s commitment to ensuring accountability in public life.

FPAG is an ...

Policy paper: Transport resilience review: recommendations
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The transport resilience review is an independent study of all modes of transport and their ability to function in a wide range of extreme weather events.

This review was commissioned by the Secretary...

Consultation outcome: Transport resilience review: call for evidence
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the expert panel's recommendations.

The transport resilience review expert panel is seeking your experience and views on the planning, performance and response of the transport...

Guidance: Bovine TB information note: Badger Vaccination Fund 2014
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

This TB Information Note explains that we are re-opening the Badger Vaccination Fund for 2014 for badger vaccination projects in selected counties. The note explains what the Badger Vaccination Fund is and the...

Corporate report: Issue briefing: tax credits renewals
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

HMRC pays tax credits to 4.61 million households across the UK. We work out the amount of money a household receives based on the information they give us. Claimants provide us with information on their household...

Research and analysis: The heroin epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s and its effect on crime trends - then and now
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

The report provides a historical account of the heroin epidemic in England and Wales and assesses its impact on crime. The analysis shows that although some heroin users commit little or no crime, a small minority...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Uganda
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 22 July 2014

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in Uganda...

Research and analysis: The Direct Payment Demonstration Projects (DPDP)
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Under current arrangements Housing Benefit (HB) is paid to the landlord rather than the tenant in the great majority of cases. However, along with 5 other social security benefits, HB is being incorporated into...

Statistics: Community Life Survey 2013 to 2014: data
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data in CSV format.

The Community Life Survey has been commissioned by the Cabinet Office to track the latest trends and developments across areas that are important to encouraging social...

Statistics: Legionnaires’ disease in England and Wales 2012
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Search (Our copy).

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe but uncommon form of pneumonia associated with exposure to water systems (natural or man-made) colonised by legionella bacteria. This report presents the epidemiological data...