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25 July 2014

Glasgow 2014: Day two round-up
seen at 22:30, 25 July in UK Sport (Our copy).
All the action from day two of the Commonwealth Games.
Press release: Death of British national in Air Algerie crash
seen at 22:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected flight number.

It is with deep regret that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirms the death of a British man onboard Air Algerie flight AH 5017.

We are providing consular...

Guidance: MOT Modernisation: IT specification
seen at 20:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Details of the IT equipment, internet connection and printer MOT garages will need to use the new MOT testing system.

Statistical data set: Live tables on planning application statistics
seen at 18:30, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated table 152.

Table P120: district planning authorities - planning applications received and decided

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 29KB

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Decision: St Bonaventure’s RC School
seen at 18:30, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2594

Type of decision: admission objection - partially upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Newham

Admissions...

Form: Pupil information profile for military service children
seen at 18:30, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

The Pupil information profile (PIP) form is a transfer document which is consistent for all pupils in any school setting to support specific aspects of a pupil’s background and learning.

It contains information...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Iraq
seen at 18:30, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: qdded notice: Iraq (Reg 791/2014)

The UN Security Council imposed sanctions against the Republic of Iraq in August 1990 following Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait.

In 2003, the UN lifted...

Policy paper: A plan for public procurement: food and catering: the balanced scorecard
seen at 18:30, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A minor change to the document under the 'Note on assurance schemes' heading.

You should use this balanced scorecard if you are a buyer of food and catering services in the public sector. It helps...

Guidance: MOT Modernisation: IT specification
seen at 18:30, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Details of the IT equipment and internet connection that MOT garages will need to use the new MOT Modernisation system.

Guidance: Studio school revenue funding: 2014 to 2015 academic year
seen at 18:30, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This guide explains how we allocate revenue funding to studio schools in the 2014 to 2015 academic year.

It includes details of the following types of funding available to studio schools:

local ...
Guidance: Answering your questions about the closure of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund
seen at 18:30, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

The Green Deal Home Improvement Fund closed on 24 July 2014 at 1830.

We have received lots of questions about the closure of the scheme via Twitter, email and telephone. This publication provides answers...

News story: D-Day veterans to be awarded the Legion d'Honneur
seen at 18:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government of France has told the UK Ministry of Defence that it wishes to recognise the selfless acts of heroism and determination displayed by all surviving veterans of the Normandy landings, and of the...

Press release: One man and his dog rescued from unseaworthy sail boat
seen at 18:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Coastguard-coordinated rescue in the Bristol Channel last night (Thursday 24 July 2014) has underlined the importance of ensuring a vessel is seaworthy and properly equipped before taking to the waves.

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Press release: It's good to share - but not lifejackets
seen at 18:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Humber Coastguard received a call just after 10am this morning (25 July 2014) reporting 2 people in the water after their powered canoe had capsized just west of the Humber Bridge.

The Hull Coastguard...

Speech: Scotland’s science and research community is a successful and valued part of the UK
seen at 18:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to be here at this meeting of the Royal Society of Edinburgh being held at the University of Glasgow and in the company of such a wide array of talent across the breadth of disciplines.

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Press release: Foreign Secretary saddened by AH5017 plane crash
seen at 18:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

I am deeply saddened to hear confirmation of the crash of Air Algerie flight AH5017 on 24 July. My thoughts and sympathies...

Press release: Death of British national in Air Algerie crash
seen at 18:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It is with deep regret that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirms the death of a British man onboard Air Algerie flight AH 5107.

We are providing consular support to his family at this tragic time...

News story: Call to charities working to end female genital mutilation and child marriage
seen at 18:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Secretary Justine Greening today called on charities to come forward with proposals to tackle FGM and child marriage and promised the very best would benefit from match funding from ...

Consultation outcome: Management of independent schools: proposed regulations
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to final regulations, as well as their explanatory memorandum and impact assessment.

This consultation involves the Department for Education’s proposals to make The Independent Educational...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 21 July 2014
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added response for requests for Number of service personnel who've successfully undertaken IT and Scientific based apprenticeships, details of all BOWMAN communication system related contracts, and number...

Guidance: Facilitated return scheme
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it tells criminal caseworkers about the facilitated return scheme for foreign offenders.

Guidance: Qualifications: simplified funding rates, 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated: 25 July 2014

The 2014 to 2015 simplified funding rates catalogue lists all provision which the Skills Funding Agency has approved for public funding in 2014 to 2015 and their funding rates...

Guidance: Change of address
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

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

Guidance: Offensive weapons: safe handling procedures for immigration officers
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This guidance tells immigration enforcement officers about the safe handling procedures to follow if they find an offensive weapon. It covers:

which weapons are illegal ...
Correspondence: English housing survey bulletin: issue 11
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This is the 11th issue of the English housing survey bulletin.

It covers key findings from 4 reports:

English housing survey 2012 to 2013: household report English housing survey 2012...
Form: D-Day 70: application form for award of the Legion D’Honneur
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

In conjunction with events to mark the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings, the government of France has advised the Ministry of Defence that it wishes to award the Legion d’Honneur to all surviving veterans...

Guidance: Naming and registering government websites
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Suffixes 'alc', 'ala', and 'aptc' removed from the local and regional government guidance.

This sets out the rules, principles and process for registering and managing government domain names.

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Syria
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: corrected regime list

In 2011 the European Union imposed asset freezing measures on certain persons identified as being responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population in Syria...

Corporate report: Equitable Life Payment Scheme: further information on the payment calculation
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Calculation overview for accumulating with-profits policies' pdf

Further information on the payment calculation has been produced by HM Treasury with the Government Actuary’s Department ...

Research and analysis: Employment status review
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This project has recently begun, following the agreement of terms of reference with HM Treasury and HMRC. We will shortly update the website with more information about how to get involved.

Read ...

Correspondence: Letters between Exchequer Secretary and OTS: employment status and tax penalties reviews
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

The employment status review has recently begun, following the agreement of terms of reference with HM Treasury and HMRC. The OTS will shortly update the website with more information about how to get...

Notice: TN3 0TB: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 25 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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Corporate report: ACMD members' register of interests
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Interests of 9 new members published.

This register of interests for the 26 council members of the ACMD lists their occupations, the organisations they work for and the nature of any interests...

Consultation outcome: Theatre tax relief
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added correction slip to outcome doc

Background

The Chancellor announced at Autumn Statement 2013 that the government will introduce a new tax relief for theatre productions. The UK is ...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet been claimed by entitled relatives...

Transparency data: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre expenditure: June 2014
seen at 16:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Spending over &pound;250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre for June 2014.

Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 16:30, 25 July in UK Sport (Our copy).
News from the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and squad announcements from British Athletics and British Dressage
UK Non-Financial Business Economy, 2012 Regional Results (Annual Business Survey)
seen at 16:30, 25 July in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Size and growth of the UK Non-Financial Business Economy in 2012, based on local activity of businesses. A key resource for regional business structure and performance.
Press release: Foreign Secretary saddened by AH5017 plane crash
seen at 16:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

I am deeply saddened to hear confirmation of the crash of Air Algerie flight AH5017 on 24 July. My thoughts and sympathies go out to all those who have lost...

Press release: Welsh Secretary welcomes new IMF figures that show UK is fastest growing major economy
seen at 16:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb MP today (25 July) welcomed the announcement from the IMF that the UK is the fastest growing major economy in the world this year.

Mr Crabb said:

Today...

News story: Global Act of Remembrance marking Centenary of last day of peace before World War 1
seen at 16:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

On Sunday 27 July, the UK will participate in a global moment marking the last day of peace in Europe in 1914.

This international initiative is part of the Italian Government’s WW1 Commemoration...

Speech: Commonwealth rail high value opportunities workshop
seen at 16:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon everyone.

I’d like to start by thanking Jeremy for those kind words of introduction and I’d also like to thank the Rail Industry Association and UK Trade and Investment for your ...

News story: Mersey Gateway Bridge will be free to use for Halton residents, Chancellor announces
seen at 16:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon. George Osborne MP has announced the Mersey Gateway Bridge will be free to use for all Halton residents.

The 100% discount scheme will allow the residents of ...

News story: Defence Secretary thanks troops for supporting Commonwealth Games
seen at 16:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 2,000 personnel from all 3 services are providing general support to venue security as well as specialist skills such as explosive ordnance disposal support and air security measures similar to those...

News story: ‘Five Treasuries’ conference concludes
seen at 16:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The first ever ‘Five Treasuries’ conference involving the heads of the Australian, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and United Kingdom treasuries concluded earlier this week.

The Permanent Secretary to the...

News story: D-Day veterans – award of the Legion d'Honneur
seen at 16:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government of France has told the UK Ministry of Defence that it wishes to recognise the selfless acts of heroism and determination displayed by all surviving veterans of the Normandy landings, and of the...

Press release: Bridge maintenance work continues on the A47, King's Lynn
seen at 16:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The maintenance work, involving rewaterproofing and resurfacing the River Great Ouse Bridge, the River Nar Bridge and the Harbour Junction Bridge, is now scheduled for completion in the morning of Tuesday 12...

Press release: Dart Charge team come to Bluewater
seen at 16:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The stand, which will be in place until next March, will give people useful information about plans to speed up traffic and boost the economy by removing the booths at the Dartford Crossing, and details on what...

Policy paper: Exeter flood defence scheme
seen at 14:32, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Public exhibitions have been held, therefore page updated, and feedback form added.

This document explains how the Environment Agency, Devon County Council and Exeter City Council are working together...

Guidance: OISC level 1 assessments: general marking scheme
seen at 14:32, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This document gives details of how level 1 assessments are graded by examiners.

FOI release: Details of meetings held on Ragwort in 2014
seen at 14:32, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Details of meetings held on Ragwort in 2014

FOI release: IT storage systems costs
seen at 14:32, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Cost of IT storage systems used in Defra.

FOI release: Habitat regulation assessments for MCZs
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Habitat Regulation Assessments and designated MCZ management measures.

FOI release: Security hacking incidents
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

How many incidents the department has recorded in which the security of its computer systems were breached or ‘hacked’ in any sense.

Independent report: Interviews by the Morecambe Bay Investigation
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Interviews Scheduled week commencing 28 July 2014 added. Completed interviews and Interview summaries July 2014 updated.

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

Transparency data: CMA board meeting minutes: 25 June 2014
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

The members of the CMA board are set out in the ‘Our management’ section of the CMA’s home page.

Transparency data: CMA board meeting minutes: 22 May 2014
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

The members of the CMA board are set out in the ‘Our management’ section of the CMA’s home page.

Corporate report: Office of the Public Guardian annual report 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended some GOV.UK style points, and added more details to the summary and description.

The Office of the Public Guardian’s (OPG) annual report and accounts for 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 includes...

FOI release: FOI release
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Response to a request for information on construction projects procured on NEC3 contracts during 2011/2012 and 2012/2013

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This now only lists Armed forces corporate covenant pledges for organisations beginning with A or B.

About the corporate covenant

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This now only lists Armed forces corporate covenant pledges for organisations beginning with C or D.

About the corporate covenant

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Guidance: U to Z signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This now only lists Armed forces corporate covenant pledges for organisations beginning with U, V, W, X, Y or Z.

About the corporate covenant

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made...

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).
About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: H to J signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).
About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: N to P signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).
About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).
About the corporate covenant

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

Decision: Heathside School
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: VAR639

Type of decision: variation - upheld

School type: foundation

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Surrey

Admissions authority: school

Guidance: K to M signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for 'Manor by the Lake Ltd'.

About the corporate covenant

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support...

Guidance: Lyme disease: diagnosis and treatment
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Information on laboratory diagnosis and treatment for Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis).

Guidance: Q to R signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for Renishaw Plc.

About the corporate covenant

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

Form: Salmonella enterica questionnaire
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

29-page questionnaire recording an individual’s food consumption and other historical details that can help with the investigation of a suspected salmonella infection.

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licensing variation issues 25 July

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: School land: decisions about disposals
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New information added to disposals table.

This document explains decisions about the disposal of school land and the background to how these decisions are made.

Schools themselves and their...

Policy paper: Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill: Human rights memorandum
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This memorandum addresses issues arising under the European Convention on Human Rights (“ECHR”) in relation to the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill. The Department is satisfied that, in the event ...

Policy paper: Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill: Delegated powers memorandum
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This memorandum identifies the provisions in the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill that contain delegated powers. It explains the purpose of the provisions, describes why matters are left to delegated...

Letter to Dominic McGonigal regarding Jazz Services
seen at 14:31, 25 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Letter to Dominic McGonigal regarding Jazz Services
Tickets for EuroHockey Championships London 2015 now on sale
seen at 14:31, 25 July in UK Sport (Our copy).
The EuroHockey Championships are coming to London in 2015 as part of UK Sport's Gold Event Series and tickets are now on sale
Review of the HTA codes of practice
seen at 14:31, 25 July in Human Tissue Authority (Our copy).
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) is reviewing its code of practice. We are seeking you views.
Explosion at Borders Fine Arts results in £10,500 fine (COPFS release)
seen at 14:31, 25 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following an explosion at Borders Fine Arts, Langholm in 2012 revealed health and safety breaches which have resulted in a &pound;10,500 fine for the...
Firm sentenced after forklift truck ran over worker’s leg and foot
seen at 14:31, 25 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Aberdeen firm has been fined for safety failings after a worker was injured when a forklift truck ran over his leg and foot.
Ely mushroom farm sentenced over worker’s arm injury
seen at 14:31, 25 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A mushroom farming business has been fined for safety failings after a worker suffered crush injuries when his arm was caught in unguarded machinery at a site in Cambridgeshire.
Worker’s jaw shattered after Kent firm neglects safety
seen at 14:31, 25 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Kent recycling firm has been prosecuted after an employee had his jaw shattered into ‘pieces like cornflakes’ when he was hit by a piece of plastic pipe ejected from a bandsaw.
Pensions Regulator launches new anti pension scam campaign
seen at 14:31, 25 July in TPAS News (Our copy).

Working with organisations across the financial industry and government, The Pensions Regulator yesterday launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the danger of pension scams. 

Victims of ...

DENTAL CENTRE PADERBORN - FAILURE TO ATTEND
seen at 14:30, 25 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

It has come to the attention of the Dental Centres that the failure to attend rate has recently increased quite significantly, therefore they are now enforcing an official policy for failing to attend an...

News story: Baroness Kramer welcomes start of production on Thameslink trains
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Baroness Kramer visited Tyne and Wear today (24 July 2014) to hear how hundreds of manufacturing jobs will be created in the north-east as part of the government’s &pound;6.5 billion Thameslink programme.

News story: Children will be seen and heard in Family Courts
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has made the commitment that from the age of 10, children and young people involved in all family court hearings in England and Wales will have access to judges to make their views and feelings...

Press release: Welsh Secretary welcomes new IMF figures that show UK is fastest growing major economy
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb MP today (25 July) welcomed the announcement from the IMF that the UK is the fastest growing major economy in the world this year.

Mr Crabb said: “Today’...

News story: Government sells holding of Tier 1 Notes to Virgin Money
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The government will receive &pound;154.5 million cash for the notes, which were issued to HM Treasury in January 2012 at a par value of &pound;150 million as part of the sale of Northern Rock plc.

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Press release: Justine Greening welcomes UN cross-border aid for Syria
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Secretary Justine Greening has welcomed the UN’s first cross-border aid convoy into Syria since UN Security Council Resolution 2165 was passed last Monday, backed strongly by the UK.

Press release: Fishing vessel sinks off Stornoway
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Stornoway Coastguard received a VHF DSC distress alert from the fishing vessel Osprey at 6.37pm on Wednesday 23 July 2014, which included a GPS location for the vessel.

Stornoway Coastguard sent the helicopter...

News story: Chancellor welcomes jobs boost for North East
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has today (25 July 2014) welcomed the news that Virgin Money will create a further 200 jobs this year, with 120 of these in the North East, as he visited the bank...

News story: DIO awards estates contracts
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

DIO has awarded 5-year next generation estate prime contracts to CarillionAmey Ltd:

regional prime contract central England valued at &pound;435 million regional prime contract south west England...
Press release: Coastguard safety appeal as hot weather continues
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

From 21 June to 21 July 2014, there were 2,549 incidents listed on the Coastguard database, ranging from struggling swimmers, cliff fallers to broken down boats and kayakers in difficulty.

Now with the...

News story: Business leader to get better deals for MOD contracts
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Jeremy Newman, who has experience in both the private and public sector, has been selected to chair the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) which is a non-departmental public body responsible for regulating...

Speech: Simon Hughes' speech at the Voice of the Child conference
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

On Tuesday this week, I was privileged to attend the Girl Summit at Walworth Academy just off the Old Kent Road in my constituency in south London. This was a hugely impressive and powerful event with the key...

Press release: Health and Work Service supplier announced
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Almost 1 million (960,000) employees were on sick leave for a month or more each year on average between September 2010 and October 2013. As part of the government’s long-term economic plan the new service will...

News story: Global Act of Remembrance marking Centenary of last day of peace before World War 1
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

On Sunday 27 July, the UK will participate in a global moment marking the last day of peace in Europe in 1914.

This international initiative is part of the Italian Government’s WW1 Commemoration...

News story: Last Tornados to go to Afghanistan
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The unit will deploy, for the fourth time in recent years, to replace IX (Bomber) Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, 95 years after it first arrived in the country, as Wing Commander Richard Yates, Officer Commanding...

News story: Points of Light: July 2014 winners
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 72 - Jackie Murphy.

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

54. Christine Howard (...
Press release: British ministers comment on deaths at UN school
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and International Development Secretary Justine Greening said:

We are shocked by the reports of the killing of at least 15 people and the injury of many more at an ...

News story: Home Secretary announces new Inspector of Constabulary
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Cunningham, who is currently Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police, was selected following a rigorous recruitment process which included approval by the Prime Minister and the Queen.

He will succeed...

Press release: Legionella contamination found in more heated birthing pools
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Latest evidence from Public Health England (PHE) about the risks from Legionella associated with heated birthing pools used at home was published yesterday (24 July 2014) in the European scientific journal

Press release: Quieter M56 for Cheshire residents
seen at 14:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Work to resurface large sections of the westbound carriageway between junction 12 at Runcorn and junction 14 at Hapsford will start on Monday (28 July) and should be completed by Friday 26 September. The work...

Research and analysis: Partnerships review
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update and call for evidence published

Read the letter from David Gauke MP to the OTS that announced this review.

On 22 January 2014, the OTS published an interim report setting...

Independent report: SSAC Occasional Paper 12: The cumulative impact of welfare reform: a commentary
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to government response to this report.

The Social Security Advisory Committee produces Occasional Papers to support the advice offered to the Secretary of State in accordance with the...

Policy paper: Collection of debt: coding out
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

HMRC currently calculates tax codes so that individuals pay the right amount of tax. Tax codes can also be used as a way to collect tax and debts due to HMRC (coding out). This measure will increase the amount...

Guidance: Civil Service jobs: how to advertise or apply for a vacancy
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

These guides contain information for applicants, internal vacancy holders and recruiters to help them use the Civil Service jobs system, including details about:

registering on the system advertising ...
Guidance: ILR specification, validation rules and appendices 2014 to 2015
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New documents added: XML schema definitions: version 3 and XML sample file: version 2

These documents set out the details of the data about further education (FE) learners and their learning that...

Correspondence: Forensic Science Regulator newsletter: number 24
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

24th edition of the Forensic Science Regulator newsletter.

Statistical data set: Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture indicators
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attitudes paper.

The indicator framework aims to assess progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions whilst research is undertaken to improve the UK agricultural GHG inventory.

Policy paper: Draft legislation: Collection of debt - coding out
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published 2 draft Statutory Instruments for external technical consultation. A tax information and impact note for this measure was published alongside these draft Statutory ...

Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 16 to 22 July 2014
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

Policy paper: Procurement policy: OISC
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This document provides you with information about:

the procurement process competition selection of bidders awards criteria ensuring value for money
Guidance: Code of standards and commissioner's rules: OISC 2006
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This document includes information about:

the code of standards adviser behaviour organisational standards running an advice organisation
Guidance: Asylum syllabus level 3: OISC
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

The syllabus covers these topics:

*immigration law * asylum law and practice * human rights and humanitarian protection * European economic area free movement law * nationality * business immigration * ...

Closed consultation: Small sewage discharges: new approach to how we regulate in England
seen at 11:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses document replaced with an updated version. Annex A was corrected to include respondent: Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

We want to know what you think about our proposals for a ...

UCAS attainment analysis shows importance of universities and schools working together – OFFA
seen at 11:31, 25 July in OFFA (Our copy).

Commenting on a UCAS analysis note published today [Friday 25 July] which shows the link between high GCSE attainment and a young person’s likelihood of applying to higher education, the Director of Fair Access...

UK Anti-Doping Statement, Friday 25 July 2014
seen at 11:30, 25 July in News (Our copy).
UK Anti-Doping official statement in response to the Team Wales announcement on Friday 25 July 2014.
My time as a secret listener at Wilton Park in 1943 (WP1320)
seen at 11:30, 25 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 (WP1320)
seen at 11:30, 25 July in Wilton Park (Our copy).

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

Government response: Care Act 2014: supporting people at risk of abuse or neglect
seen at 11:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Department of Health’s response to the National Autistic Society’s campaign, Careless.

The Care Act 2014 will introduce a modern system that promotes people’s wellbeing by enabling them to prevent...

Press release: Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in Staffordshire
seen at 11:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

An outbreak of KHV disease has been confirmed at Bonehill Mill Fishery, Bonehill Mill, Fazeley, Tamworth, Staffordshire.

The site is now subject to statutory controls to prevent or limit the spread...

Press release: Professor Jane Elliott has been appointed as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council
seen at 11:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Universities and Science Greg Clark today (25 July 2014) announced the appointment of Professor Jane Elliott as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

Press release: Teenager rescued from mud at Crosby
seen at 11:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

At 3.52pm on Wednesday 23 July 2014, Liverpool Coastguard was contacted by Crosby RNLI lifeguards reporting that a young person was trapped out in the mud approximately 100 feet from the shore.

Coastguard...

Statistical data set: Monthly sea fisheries statistics May 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

The monthly landings statistics will be released at 9.30am on the 4th Friday of each month, or the next working day if this is a bank holiday.

May 2014

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Statistics: Energy Saving Advice Service (ESAS) calls and Green Deal webpage views and Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) application data
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A one-off publication was made on 25 July to show the unprecedented increase in GDHIF applications between 21 and 24 July 2014.

This publication page has the latest monthly statistics on the number...

Open consultation: East Suffolk Lines: community rail designation
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

We propose to designate the 2 routes which comprise the East Suffolk lines each as a community rail service. This is in line with the Department for Transport’s community rail development strategy which...

Open consultation: Tyne Valley Line: community rail designation
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We propose to designate the Tyne Valley Line as a community rail service. This is in line with the Department for Transport’s community rail development strategy which offers ‘new life for local lines’, ...

Statistics - national statistics: Index of services: May 2014
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Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Critical care bed capacity and cancelled operations, monthly situation reports: June 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Gross domestic product, preliminary estimate: April to June 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Index of private housing rental prices: April to June 2014 results
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Acute and non-acute delayed transfers of care, monthly situation reports: June 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Accident and emergency weekly data: week ending 20 July 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Statistics on waiting times for suspected and diagnosed cancer patients, annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: 2011 Census - origin-destination statistics on migration, workplace and students for local authorities in the United Kingdom
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence

Statistics - national statistics: 2011 Census - origin-destination statistics on second residences and workplace for merged local authorities and middle layer super output areas (MSOAs) in England and Wales
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence

Transparency data: BIS senior officials travel: January to March 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This report shows international travel by Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) senior officials at SCS2 (or equivalent) and above. The report includes bookings made through the department’s central...

Statistics - national statistics: Income tax receipts statistics: 2002 to 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This is a National Statistics publication produced by HM Revenue and Customs using receipts information from HMRC’s administrative systems. For more information on National Statistics and governance of statistics...

Statistics - national statistics: Table 2.9 Income tax credits and repayments: analysis by type: 2002 to 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This table shows annual income tax credits and repayments (other than those made through Self Assessment). Tax credits are broken down by type of credit and repayments are broken down by type of repayment.

Statistics - national statistics: Table 2.8 Income tax receipts: analysis by type: 2002 to 2014
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Statistics include information for PAYE, assessed income tax, and tax deduction scheme for interest (TDSI).

Statistics: Claimants on working-age benefits for 3 out of previous 4 years: July 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This statistical publication details the number of claimants who were on 1 or more of the main DWP working-age benefits as of 31 March 2013, for each local authority in England, Scotland and Wales. The release...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly banana prices.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the...

Policy paper: Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill: European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) memorandum
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

This European Convention on Human Rights memorandum addresses issues arising under the Convention in relation to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill.

The memorandum has been prepared by...

Notice: The Canal and Rivers Trust: application made to abstract water and impound water
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency offices...
Statistics: Prison population figures: 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published prison population bulletin: 25 July 2014

Latest prison population figures for 2014.

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Research and analysis: Partnerships review
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update and call for evidence published

Read the letter from David Gauke MP to the OTS that announced this review.

On 22 January 2014, the OTS published an interim report setting...

Guidance: At a glance guide to the current medical standards of fitness to drive
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment has been made to page 31 – heart valve disease.

Guide to the current medical standards of fitness to drive.

Transparency data: DCLG workforce management information: May 2014
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency.

These figures have not been reconciled centrally with any national...

Correspondence: Government response: SSAC report on the cumulative impact of welfare reform
seen at 10:31, 25 July in Search (Our copy).

The letter provides the government’s response to recommendations made by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) in SSAC Occasional Paper 12: The cumulative impact of welfare reform: a commentary.

Press release: Vince Cable seeks disciplinary actions for Comet administrators
seen at 10:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Business Secretary Vince Cable today announced that the Insolvency Service has referred the administrators of failed high street retailer Comet to their regulatory body for consideration of whether disciplinary...

Press release: Foreign Secretary saddened by AH5017 plane crash
seen at 10:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

I am deeply saddened to hear confirmation of the crash of Air Algeria flight AH5017 on 24 July. My thoughts and sympathies go out to all those who have lost...

News story: Children will be seen and heard in Family Courts
seen at 10:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has made the commitment that from the age of 10, children and young people involved in all family court hearings in England and Wales will have access to judges to make their views and feelings...

News story: Community rail plan for East Suffolk and the Tyne Valley
seen at 10:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Community groups and passengers in East Suffolk and the Tyne Valley could have more say over the design and operation of their local rail services, under plans announced by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer ...

News story: Partnering opportunities at Farnborough International Air Show
seen at 10:30, 25 July in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) once again hosted ‘Meet the Buyer’ sessions for UK Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at the Farnborough International Air Show.

These...

Gross Domestic Product: Preliminary Estimate - Q2 2014
seen at 09:31, 25 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Preliminary estimate for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) containing constant price Gross Value Added (GVA) data for the UK. Data are available by industrial sector.
2011 Census - Origin-destination statistics on second residences and workplace for merged local authorities and middle layer super output areas (MSOAs) in England and Wales
seen at 09:31, 25 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Origin-destination statistics at local authority and MSOA level in England and Wales on the flow of people between place of usual residence and second residence, and between workplace and place of usual residence...
2011 Census - Origin-destination statistics on migration, workplace and students for local authorities in the United Kingdom
seen at 09:31, 25 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Origin-destination statistics at local authority level in the united Kingdom on the flow of people between current address and address one year ago, between workplace and place of usual residence, and the migration...
Index of Services - May 2014
seen at 09:31, 25 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Statistics on Waiting Times for Suspected and Diagnosed Cancer Patients Annual Report - 2013/14
seen at 09:31, 25 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Information on the waiting times of patients with suspected cancer and those subsequently diagnosed with cancer
Income Tax Receipts - July 2014
seen at 09:31, 25 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication contains income tax receipts broken down according to the way in which tax is collected (through Pay As You Earn, Self Assessment etc), income tax repayments and tax credit figures on an annual ...
Heavy Good Vehicles: Speed Limit (Baroness Kramer)
seen at 09:31, 25 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, (Claire Perry), has today announced that the Government is proposing, following a public consultation, to increase the national ...

Waste Management: Radioactive Waste (Baroness Verma, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Children, Schools and Families), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:31, 25 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing a White Paper on implementing geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste.

The White Paper—Implementing Geological Disposal (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Late Night Refreshment - Reducing the burdens of the Licensing Act 2003
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Company Filing Requirements
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Use of works for public administration and reporting
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Copyright exceptions for disabled people
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Exception for copying of works for use by text and data analytics
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Extending Copyright Exceptions for Educational Use
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Copyright exception for archiving and preservation
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Extend exception for copying for research and private study
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Amendment to the Order made under the Import of Live Fish Act (ILFA) 1980
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2013
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Pubs statutory code and adjudicator
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Experimental use and Bolar exception
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Consumer redress for misleading and aggressive commercial practices
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work)(Amendment) Regulations (“the 2013 Regulations”)
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Deregulation and simplification of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (EPR)
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: The extension of the Primary Authority scheme to cover the age restricted sale of alcohol and fire safety regulations
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: The Transfrontier Shipment of Waste (Amendment) Regulations 2012
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Child maintenance reforms: CSA case closure, introducing CMS
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Changes to fees and frequencies inspections of children's social care providers
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: The Pensions Act 2011 (Transitional, Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2014
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Public Bodies Reform Bill – Marine Management Organisation
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Impact Assessment of the Order to ban the sale of certain non-native
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Marine Licensing (Application Fees) Regulations 2013
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Court Fees. Cost recovery.
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Consumer Landscape Review: Transfer of consumer enforcement powers
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Raising the threshold for compulsory registration on the Early Years Register and General Childcare Register
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Amendment to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 - new schedule for Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs)
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Updating labelling requirements in the Aerosol Dispensers Regulations (EU Directive 2013/10/EU)
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: The Heavy Fuel Oil (Amendment) Regulations 2014 IA for amending COMAH 1999 to align the thresholds for Heavy Fuel Oil with those of Petroleum Products
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Introduction of permissive legislative framework for Defined Ambition pension schemes and removal of statutory indexation for existing Defined Benefit schemes
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Impact Assessment for the Ports of: Barrow, Cardiff, Cromarty Firth, Fowey, Oban, Peterhead, Plymouth, Shoreham and Troon (“the Listed Ports")
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Impact Assessment for the Ports of: Belfast, Felixstowe/Harwich, Ipswich, Medway and Thames (“the Listed Ports")
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Standardised packaging of tobacco products
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment: Unified Patent Court implementation: Alignment of exceptions to infringement
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Revision of Fees: Amendment of the Plant Health (Export Certification) (England) Order 2004 and the Plant Health (Export Certification) (Wales) Order 2006
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Consultation on draft COMAH Regulations 2015 to implement the Seveso III Directive 2012/18/EU on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances, amending Council Directive 96/82/EC
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Guidance: Guidance for ministerial appointments to public bodies
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Updated: Link to Commissioner for Public Appointments website added.

These publications should be used as a guide by departments to the steps they must follow to ensure a fair, open and transparent appointments...