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30 July 2014

Glasgow 2014: Day Seven round-up
seen at 22:30, 30 July in UK Sport (Our copy).
All the action from the seventh day in Glasgow as England finish the day top of the medal table
News story: Public Health England Ebola support and surveillance continues but risk remains low in England
seen at 22:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

No cases of imported Ebola have ever been reported in the UK. Ebola is a form of viral haemorrhagic fever and currently more than 1000 cases have been reported in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, of which there...

Speech: "It is clear to see how much of the Council’s time this month has been taken up with emerging and worsening crises."
seen at 22:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Mr President, for all of your and your team’s, hard work during this month’s Presidency, and for convening today’s wrap-up session. I particularly welcome the fact that this session is being held ...

News story: Public Health England Ebola support and surveillance continues but risk remains low in England
seen at 21:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

No cases of imported Ebola have ever been reported in the UK. Ebola is a form of viral haemorrhagic fever and currently more than 1000 cases have been reported in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, of which there...

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attend the 133rd Sandringham Flower Show
seen at 20:30, 30 July in (Our copy).
Sandringham Flower Show
News story: Ebola: government response
seen at 20:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

An Ebola outbreak was confirmed in Guinea in March 2014 and quickly spread to Liberia.

Ebola haemorrhagic fever is a rare but severe disease caused by the Ebola virus. Like HIV, Ebola is highly transmissible...

News story: G7 leaders: statement on Ukraine
seen at 20:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

We, the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, join in expressing our grave...

News story: Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: UK government response
seen at 20:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to G7 leaders' statement on Ukraine

Latest news and statements 30 July G7 leaders: statement on Ukraine 29 July MH17: PM meets families 28 July PM joint call with...
Guidance: WMS correction: Disclosure and Barring Service statistics
seen at 18:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

In response given to 2 parliamentary questions from the Rt Hon member for Chesham and Amersham, provided by my Rt Hon Friend the Minister for Security and Immigration on 25 March 2013, incorrect information was...

FOI release: EC beef and sheep inspection of carcass classification report
seen at 18:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Inspection report of visit by the European Commission’s Community Inspection Committee (CIC) on beef and sheep carcass classification and price reporting.

FOI release: Minutes from Pollinator advisory group meetings
seen at 18:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Minutes from the Pollinator Expert Advisory Group meetings.

Guidance: Multi-agency working and information sharing project
seen at 18:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this report is to share findings from a project about multi-agency information sharing models.

These models, the most common of which is referred to as a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (...

FOI release: Green Climate Fund
seen at 18:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on emails exchanged between between DECC and HM Treasury relating to the Green Climate Fund between 1 April and 30 June 2014.

Correspondence: Promoting competition: a bulletin from the CMA
seen at 18:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin is aimed at key organisations and individuals in the competition and markets regimes to update them on the CMA’s progress in relation to its aims and ambitions.

You can subscribe for future...

FOI release: Contact with international partners
seen at 18:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Response to a request for information on meetings and phone calls Peter Betts and Ben Lyon have had with representatives from the USA, China and India in the past 12 months.

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Venezuela
seen at 18:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: changes to Venezuala following July update

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

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk Report - Pakistan
seen at 18:31, 30 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 Pakistan.

Guidance: Tuberculosis test for a UK visa: clinics in Brunei
seen at 18:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New tuberculosis clinic in Bandar Seri Begawan.

You must be tested for tuberculosis if you are coming to the UK for more than 6 months and are a resident of Brunei. Find out the location of approved...

Judith Hackitt’s ‘Risk Assessment’ – A wish on a 40th birthday
seen at 18:30, 30 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

HSE Chair on the 40th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act coming into force.

Unregistered fitter sentenced for string of gas offences
seen at 18:30, 30 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A gas fitter has been given a suspended prison sentence for carrying out repeated illegal and dangerous gas work at homes and businesses in Norfolk.
Haulage companies in court after driver paralysed
seen at 18:30, 30 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Two haulage companies have been sentenced for safety failings after an HGV driver was left paralysed from the chest down following an incident at a transport yard in Sandy, Bedfordshire.
Case 301 – Children’s playground is a health and safety risk
seen at 18:30, 30 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A newspaper article reports that the owners of a shopping centre are removing a children’s playground as it poses a health and safety risk to children.

Statement to Parliament: Disclosure and Barring Service statistics
seen at 18:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Lord Taylor of Holbeach: In response given to 2 parliamentary questions from the rt hon Member for Chesham and Amersham, provided by my rt hon Friend the Minister for Security and Immigration on 25 March 2013...

News story: The CMA: Working for us all
seen at 18:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

As a cross-market organisation, with competition, markets and consumer powers, it is essential that the CMA puts consumers at the heart of everything it does. We want to ensure that all of our work, using all...

News story: Armed Forces minister gets a taste of gold
seen at 18:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

On a visit to Hampden Park the Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Francois met with judo gold and bronze medallists Chris Sherrington and Mark Shaw, both members of the UK Armed Forces.

Mr Francois, said...

News story: Ebola: government response
seen at 18:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

An Ebola outbreak was confirmed in Guinea in March 2014 and quickly spread to Liberia.

Ebola haemorrhagic fever is a rare but severe disease caused by the Ebola virus. Like HIV, Ebola is highly transmissible...

Speech: "Let me pay tribute to men and women serving under all banners on peace and security operations"
seen at 18:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President

Thank you for convening this timely open debate. One of the biggest strategic issues the Security Council faces is its relationship with regional organisations. These relationships are ...

Press release: FCO Minister concerned by persecution of Christians in Iraq and Syria
seen at 18:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Following increasing hostility and threats from terrorist group ISIL towards the Christian community in Iraq and Syria, Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood said:

Yesterday I met representatives...

Household Projections for Scotland - 2012 based
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Forward projections of the number of households in each local authority area in Scotland up to 2031, by household type and age group.
Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland - 2013
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Household estimates by local authority area, including information on household type and numbers of vacant dwellings.
Notice: WA6 0JR: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the variation and consolidation notice and decision document for...

Guidance: Disclosure and Barring service statistics
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

In response given to 2 parliamentary questions from the Rt Hon member for Chesham and Amersham, provided by my Rt Hon Friend the Minister for Security and Immigration on 25 March 2013, incorrect information was...

Corporate report: Annual Report and Accounts 2013-14
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office and Office of the Advocate General for Scotland Annual Report and Accounts 2013-14 (for the year ended 31 March). Accounts presented to the House of Commons pursuant to Section 6(4) of the Government...

Guidance: Italy – Prisoner Pack
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Italy prisoner pack updated on 30 July 2014

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

Notice: FY5 4QD: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 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: RG42 6NS: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 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: TA11 6NP: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 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: S35 9YR: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...

Consultation outcome: Land Registry: new service delivery company
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response from John Manthorpe added to A- K responses.

We want to know your views on our proposals to create a new service delivery company to take over responsibility for processing...

Notice: HR1 1LH: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 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: Exporting to Kazakhstan
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 2014 version of exporting to Kazakhstan guide.

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

challenges of doing business in Kazakhstan...
Notice: SP6 3HU: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 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: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times to include a change on Thursday 31st July at Willsworthy.

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

Guidance: HS2 Phase One environmental statement volume 5: electromagnetic interference
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removal of 'Network Rail company standard NR/L2/RSE/30041' report - The Network Rail Standard NR/L2/RSE/RSE/30041 has been removed as it is not directly applicable to HS2. This standard has been produced...

Transparency data: Overall absence: primary, secondary and special schools
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document to include data for 2012 to 2013.

Statistical data relating to impact indicator 20: percentage of overall absence in primary, secondary and special schools.

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 28 July 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses regarding HMS Duncan and OEM Gibraltar and Legal cases against MOD.

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

FOI release: Details of ICT structure and suppliers
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

The organisational structure of the ICT department and the top suppliers of ICT services.

Launchpad to support space-related businesses at Harwell Oxford
seen at 16:31, 30 July in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Space-related SMEs connected to the Harwell space cluster have the chance to secure up to &pound;1m of funding and support in business development of products and services thanks to the Technology Strategy Board...
Perfusionists convicted of fraud against NHS
seen at 16:30, 30 July in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Three men and one woman were convicted today at Basildon Crown Court for one count each of conspiracy to defraud.
Press release: A11 scheme enters the final months of construction: overnight closures and underpass opening next key activities
seen at 16:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Some key environmental mitigation work needs to be completed in early August, and that will require five full overnight closures of the A11 between Fiveways roundabout and the new B1106 Elveden junction.

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Press release: £9 million available for future of Maritime Autonomous Systems
seen at 16:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Ministry of Defence through the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and in partnership with a number of associations and industry bodies is making funding available through four initiatives each addressing...

Speech: Digital health: transforming healthcare service delivery
seen at 16:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to be here today, to welcome you to Glasgow, to the Commonwealth Games, to the British Business House here at the magnificent Glasgow City Chambers, and to this important...

News story: Gaia: ‘Go’ for science
seen at 16:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Inside Gaia’s billion-pixel camera

The satellite was launched on 19 December 2013, and is orbiting a virtual location in space 1.5 million kilometres from Earth.

Gaia’s goal is to create...

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed apt marketing pr: armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

About the corporate covenant

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

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DfE and executive agency spend over &pound;25,000 for June 2014.

The government set out the need for greater transparency across its operations to enable the public to hold public bodies...

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend via GPC over £500: 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DfE and executive agency spend via GPC for June 2014.

Details of all GPC expenditure over &pound;500 from April 2014 to March 2015 by:

Department for Education Education Funding...
Guidance: Hull & East Riding 2 (capital funded batch)
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Education Funding Agency has appointed BAM Construction Ltd as the contractor for the &pound;38 million contract for the Hull & East Riding 2 capital batch to deliver 4 new school buildings in Hull and...

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Finning UK Ltd corporate covenant.

About the corporate covenant

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

Policy paper: Cumulative severity review: response by Animals in Science Committee
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

This report provides the Animals in Science Committee’s response to the recommendations of the former Animal Procedures Committee review, published in November 2013, of how any cumulative suffering caused...

Corporate report: Data protection
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Information about what Land Registry does to protect data and how you can get more information.

Corporate report: Public task statement
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

This statement sets out the functions carried out by Land Registry that are within its public task under the Re-use of Public sector Information Regulations 2005.

Corporate report: Framework document
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Her Majesty’s Land Registry (referred to in this document as Land Registry) has been a non-ministerial government department since 1862. It was established as an executive agency of the Lord Chancellor in 1990...

Corporate report: Fair processing notice
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

This fair processing notice explains what we protect, what we share and how you can find more information about it.

Corporate report: Environmental policy statement
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Our environmental policy statement sets out how we intend to reduce the negative effect of our business on the environment.

Version: April 2014
Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new low flying timetable for the period 11 to 15 August 2014.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover...

Guidance: Vaccination against pertussis (whooping cough) for pregnant women
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Vaccination against pertussis (whooping cough) for pregnant women: information for healthcare professionals PDF' - updated to reflect recent data, including the safety of the vaccine in pregnancy.

Policy paper: Immigration (places of detention) direction 2014
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Immigration (places of detention) direction 2014 came into effect on 28 July 2014.

Research and analysis: Safer radiotherapy: error data analysis report
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

The analysis has been reviewed by the Patient Safety in Radiotherapy Steering Group whose comments have been incorporated into this document.

For earlier reports, visit the National Archives pages

Research and analysis: Korea's financial better regulation package - July 2014
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: change to update web details

Korean regulator launches package of financial regulation as part of President Park’s wider better regulation drive. Measured response from media and industry. Potential...

Notice: Customs Information Paper 55 (2014): Draft legislation on customs civil penalties
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

New Customs Civil penalties are required to take account of the requirements set out in new postal regulations, the Postal Packets (Revenue and Customs) Regulations 2011.

Finance Bill 2014 provided ...

Guidance: DWP Commissioning Strategy 2014
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

The DWP commissioning strategy sets out, through a series of high-level principles, how we will work with providers and partners to deliver high-performing welfare to work services which maximise outcomes for...

Closed consultation: DWP Commissioning Strategy 2013
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DWP Commissioning Strategy 2014.

This consultation seeks views from stakeholders and experts on the Department for Work and Pensions 2013 Commissioning Strategy for welfare-to-work outcomes...

Research and analysis: An environmental risk assessment for coal bed, coal mine and abandoned mine methane operations in England
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

The report presents the findings of an assessment of the environmental risks associated with the production of natural gas in three different processes to recover methane from coal seams. The assessment covers...

Notice: Customs Information Paper 54 (2014): Box 33 EC Supplementary Codes
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

This paper gives notice of an extension of that Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight processing affecting certain cereals and those commodity codes included in the list of international non-proprietary...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Switzerland
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version

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 Switzerland...

Research and analysis: Flood risk asset inspection: research to improve interventions
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

The asset inspection process is part of an overall cycle of risk and performance based asset management being developed by the Environment Agency under the Asset Performance Tools programme. This programme is...

Research and analysis: Working with natural processes to reduce flood risk: a research and development framework
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Working with natural processes (WWNP) involves taking action to manage fluvial and coastal flood erosion risk by protecting, restoring and emulating the natural regulating function of catchments, rivers, floodplains...

Guidance: Chloroform: properties, incident management and toxicology
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

This guide to chloroform, also known as trichloromethane or methyl trichloride, includes information on:

its properties and uses the risks to health following exposure responding to chemical incident...
Transparency data: Central government websites: reporting on progress 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Following the government response to the report conducted by the UK Digital Champion, Martha Lane Fox, the Government Digital Service (GDS) was set up. Amongst other tasks, it was charged with developing...

Transparency data: Open central government websites – June 2014
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

There are 418 central government open websites as at 30 June 2014.

The Cabinet Office committed to begin quarterly publication of the number of open websites starting in the financial year 2011...

Form: Post court report form
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
Complete the post court report form and send it to the YJB Placements Service and allocated establishment using Connectivity. In exceptional circumstances, for instance when a case management system is unavailable...
Form: Placement Information Form (PIF) and guidance
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).
Read the Placement Information Form (PIF) guidance. Complete the Placement Information Form (PIF) and send it to the YJB Placements Service using Connectivity. In exceptional circumstances, for instance when...
Guidance: Placement Review Process
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

If you disagree with a placement decision then you can request a review.

This may apply to a placement decision made for a child or young person being placed from court, or for a placement as a result...

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 219 (30 July 2014)
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Individualised Learner Record R12: Now Open Individualised Learner Record R12: European Social Fund Allocation / Contract Values 2014 to 2015 – July 2014 Funding Rules 2014 to 2015: ...
Transparency data: CoRWM Work Programme Update - End of Quarter One 2014-15
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

A report of the Committee’s activities, meetings, advice and scrutiny in the period from 1 April 2014 to 30 June 2014. This is reported as progress against the CoRWM Work Programme 2014-17 (CoRWM doc 3151)

Consultation outcome: Apprenticeship funding reform in England: payment mechanisms and funding principles
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Interim final outcome added

We want to know your views on how we will issue funding for apprenticeships directly to employers.

We want the standards of all apprenticeships to be raised ...

Guidance: Future of apprenticeships in England: guidance for trailblazers
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Future of apprenticeships in England: funding reform technical consultation: interim statement added

Trailblazers are leading the way in developing new world class apprenticeships. We announced...

Statistical data set: Agriculture in the United Kingdom data sets
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Chapter 2 Structure and Chapter 8 Livestock pig populations for 2013 only,

These data sets accompany the tables and charts in each chapter of the 2013 Agriculture in the United Kingdom...

Statistical data set: Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture indicators
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated slurry, fertiliser and summary reports.

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

Guidance: DH non-executive appointments
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include chair and members appointments to New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG).

Details about appointments made to the Department’s public bodies and expert...

Data published on demand and supply in higher education subject areas
seen at 14:31, 30 July in HEFCE news (Our copy).
HEFCE has published a large amount of interactive data on the current and future supply of graduates and postgraduates in all subjects.
UK team supplies extremely powerful £2M laser for new international project
seen at 14:31, 30 July in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
A cutting-edge laser amplifier that can supply bursts of laser energy with power equivalent to that of a full-sized power station has been developed, built and supplied for a new international project in the Czech...
Cornwall Remembers: arts programme marks centenary of WW1
seen at 14:31, 30 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Cornwall Remembers: arts programme marks centenary of WW1
Former police officer charged with murder of Azelle Rodney
seen at 14:30, 30 July in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Alison Saunders, Director of Public Prosecutions, said: "Azelle Rodney died after the discharge of a police firearm on 30 April 2005.
Ramstein PX Important Information
seen at 14:30, 30 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Ahead of an official release from HQ BFG, personnel who wish to use the shopping facilities at Ramstein should be aware that it is highly likely they will be refused entrance to the facilities and turned...

Press release: Statement from the Attorney General's Office
seen at 14:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

After very careful consideration the Attorney General, Jeremy Wright QC MP has decided not to refer the five year and nine month sentence given to Rolf Harris to the Court of Appeal, as he did not think they...

Government response: Fraud and scam emails or letters claiming to be from HM Treasury
seen at 14:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: information updated

Mass-marketing fraud, when you receive uninvited contact by email, phone or letter to con you out of money, is a multi-million pound industry and new scams are emerging all ...

Press release: Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in West Sussex
seen at 14:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

An outbreak of KHV disease has been confirmed at Woodpeckers Fishing Lakes, Woodpeckers Coarse Fishery, Ley House Farm, Worth, Crawley, West Sussex.

The site is now subject to statutory controls...

Press release: Man ordered to pay for spreading sewage rags and sanitary litter
seen at 14:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Environment Agency officers found sewage rag and sanitary litter spread across a field used by Richard Fiddian, trading as Norfolk Forest Products. They estimated that 491,851gallons (2,236 m3) of waste was deposited...

Press release: Extra UK aid to get food into Gaza
seen at 14:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is stepping up its humanitarian response to the Gaza crisis with an additional &pound;3 million for the World Food Programme’s emergency appeal to help deal with food shortages, Prime Minister David...

Press release: £4.5 million flood defence repair work well underway
seen at 14:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The work will be delivered using additional funding from central government and will take place across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.

A number of repair projects have ...

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

Highways Agency senior project manager Sandie Forte-Gill said:

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

Guidance: Code of conduct for operational PFI/PPP contracts
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated signatories

The voluntary code of conduct sets out the basis on which public and private sector partners agree to work together to make savings in operational Public Private Partnership...

Statistics: Royal Navy and Royal Marines quarterly pocket brief: background quality report
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Swapped order of reports.

The purpose of a background quality report is to inform users of the statistics about the quality of the data used to produce the publication and any statistics derived...

Statistics: Royal Navy and Royal Marines monthly personnel statistics: background quality report
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Swapped order of reports so latest is at top.

Background report to the monthly statistical publication on personnel strengths, requirements, intakes and outflows from the Royal Navy and Royal ...

Statistics: Standards and policies for HM Treasury statistics
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added date (2 September ) for Help to Buy: Mortgage Guarantee – Quarter 2 2014

The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 required the UK Statistics Authority to publish a Code of Practice...

Statistics - national statistics: Pocket databank: economic indicators
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated databank

The focus of the Pocket databank is to be a quick and concise reference source for monthly and annual historical data.

A comprehensive list of recent UK economy data releases...

Guidance: MGN 517(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Substantially equivalent accommodation standards for Large Commercial Yachts of 3000GT to less than 5000GT
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all:

owners operators managers seafarers designers builders surveyors
Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Kazakhstan
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: British Embassy Astana Political Section updated this guidance. We would like to publish the update.

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and ...

Guidance: FGM strategies and communications by local authorities
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

FGM strategies and communications from Bristol, Lambeth and Manchester.

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Plot 2, The Paddocks, New Years Green Lane, Harefield (ref: 2192003, 29 July 2014)
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on a recovered appeal against an enforcement notice, on a caravan site for the Gypsy and Traveller community.

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Orchard Way, Milton Keynes (ref: 2186522, 29 July 2014)
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission for five wind turbines.

Correspondence: Government response to ACMD advice on tryptamine, LSD related compounds and AH-7921
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Government response to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs’ advice on the revised generic definition under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 for the:

tryptamine compounds LSD related compounds synthetic...
Guidance: Verocytoxin-producing Escherichia coli O117:H7: advice for laboratories and clinical microbiologists
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Escherichia coli (VTEC) O117:H7 is a serogroup that has been reported at low levels in England in recent years. However this is likely to be an artefact of the methods traditionally used to detect VTEC by local...

Correspondence: Government response to ACMD advice on ketamine
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Updated: Government response to the ACMD

Minister writes to Les Iversen, chair of the ACMD, accepting the council’s recommendation to reclassify ketamine as a Class B drug and announcing the intention to...

Transparency data: NHS foundation trust directory and register of licence holders
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rating for University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust updated from 'Under review' to 'Green'.

View the attachments for the NHS FT directory and licence register.

Guidance: ESF 2007 to 2013: newsletters
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published issue 56 of the ESF newsletter.

The fortnightly newsletter for the European Social Fund (ESF) 2007 to 2013 programme in England covers local and national ESF news. It includes:

...
Form: Application for CPD waiver for immigration advisers: maternity
seen at 11:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of form uploaded

Immigration advisers regulated by OISC must comply with its continuing professional development scheme. You can apply for a waiver of CPD if you have to take maternity...

Eight sentenced after top London cancer hospital defrauded of £640,000
seen at 11:30, 30 July in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Eight people were sentenced at Southwark Crown Court today (Tuesday, 29 July) after fraudsters fleeced a top London cancer hospital of more than &pound;640,000.
Operation Pinetree: two charged
seen at 11:30, 30 July in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
In December 2013, the Metropolitan Police Service submitted evidence for charging advice to the CPS in relation to Operation Pinetree, an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to hack phone messages by journalists...
Press release: ‘Calculator’ shows how renewable heating adds up
seen at 11:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

By tapping a few details about their property into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) calculator, people can see instantly how much money they may be paid through the scheme, according to what type of ...

Press release: UK Government fast tracks driverless cars
seen at 11:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced 2 new measures today (30 July 2014) that give the green light for driverless cars to take to UK roads from January 2015.

UK cities can now bid for a share...

News story: Changes to copyright exceptions
seen at 11:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The copyright exceptions for private copying for personal use, quotation and parody were approved by Parliament yesterday (29 July 2014).

These regulations will come into force on 1 October 2014 and ...

News story: Points of Light: July 2014 winners
seen at 11:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 75 - Dave Nash.

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

54. Christine Howard (Surrey...
News story: HMRC clocks up another win over NT Advisors
seen at 11:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Between them, HMRC’s court successes against NT Advisors have now protected over &pound;750 million in tax, defeating five of the promoter’s schemes. Among them is the Working Wheels scheme, where participants...

News story: Cycling in aid of Help for Heroes
seen at 11:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority Chairman Sir Philip Trosudell spent the first week of June cycling 335 miles in the annual Help for Heroes Big Battlefield Bike Ride. Returning for its 7th year, the ...

News story: Dstl presents full breadth of 2014-15 work to suppliers
seen at 11:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Presentations from the Supplier Day have been added.

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) hosted its third annual supplier networking day at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford on Tuesday...

Notice: Customs Freight Simplified Procedures Information paper 74 (2014)
seen at 10:30, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this document is to inform customers about amendment Template for Supplementary Declarations.

Form: Autism Innovation Fund: apply for grants to improve local services
seen at 10:30, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

The government has made &pound;1.2 million of funding available to improve local autism services and increase awareness. The funding is available as part of Think Autism, the update to the 2010 Adult Autism...

Guidance: MIN 489(M) Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services V103 and Local Port Services Course Dates 2014 - 2015
seen at 10:30, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all UK Port and Harbour Authorities and those involved in VTS and Local Port Services Training.

This notice replaces MIN 463 and expires 31 July 2015

Guidance: Supporting international volunteering in the health and care sector
seen at 10:30, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Engaging in Global Health provides information and advice to those working in the health sector about the opportunities and benefits of international volunteering.

Voluntary work contributes to developing...

Consultation outcome: Medical innovation: proposals to make clinical negligence law clearer
seen at 10:30, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses and next steps added.

We want to know whether the Medical Innovation Bill should be made law. The main aim is to help us understand: would the bill help encourage responsible...

Corporate report: Claims Management Regulator: annual report 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:30, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

This report covers the main developments, achievements and progress made in claims management regulation over the last 12-months and sets out our priorities for the future.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: current weekly report
seen at 10:30, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published NOIDs weekly report for week 30, week ending 27 July.

All weekly data are provisional.

News story: Typhoon Force hosts Japanese visitors
seen at 10:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Japanese Air Self Defence Force officers have visited 3 (Fighter) Squadron at RAF Coningsby. This is the second exchange between the two squadrons after RAF officers visited Japan last year.

During their...

News story: World-class line up to close Invictus Games
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With Foo Fighters headlining and with feature sets from artists like Kaiser Chiefs, Ellie Goulding, James Blunt and the Military Wives Choir, the closing concert for the Jaguar Land Rover Invictus Games proves...

Press release: MH17: PM meets families
seen at 10:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

From a Downing Street spokesperson:

The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting earlier this afternoon to discuss the latest information on the MH17 plane disaster and the UK’s response.

The...

Press release: New fund will speed up work on thousands of new homes
seen at 10:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis today (30 July 2014) launched a &pound;3 million fund to speed up getting work started on as many as 85 new housing sites where development has been agreed...

News story: Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) to host public meeting and hold a plenary in Anglesey
seen at 10:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

This meeting will be open to anyone who is interested in the management of the UK’s radioactive waste and wishes to attend. It will provide an opportunity to meet the Committee and find out more about the work...

Press release: Central reserve barrier upgrade on M1 junctions 19-16
seen at 10:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The work is taking place in preparation for a proposed scheme to convert this section of road into a smart motorway – expected to start in September 2014 with mobilisation and preparation works scheduled from...

News story: Extra time for tax credits renewals
seen at 10:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) appreciates that customers may find it more difficult to get through to the tax credits renewal phone line as a result of the industrial action. While customers who can are encouraged...

News story: Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: UK government response
seen at 10:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added statement on the Prime Minister's meeting with families.

Latest news and statements 29 July MH17: PM meets families 28 July PM joint call with President Obama, Angela Merkel, ...
Fire Statistics Wales - 2013-14
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Bulletin presents data on fire incidents in Wales
Ambulance Services in Wales - June 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
House of Lords: Tabling Questions for Written Answer (Baroness Stowell of Beeston)
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

It has been agreed through the usual channels that the three dates for tabling Questions for Written Answer during the Summer Recess this year will be Monday 1 September, Monday 8 September and Monday 6 October...

Military Medals (Baroness Stowell of Beeston)
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Prime Minister appointed Sir John Holmes in April 2012 to conduct an independent review of the policy governing the award of military medals. He issued his report in July 2012, which concluded that the existing...

Taxation: Childcare (Lord Deighton)
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government has today published ‘Tax-Free Childcare: the government’s response to the consultation on childcare account provision’ – a response to the further consultation on the delivery...

Open consultation: Site delivery fund: invitation to bid
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

The government is making &pound;3 million of grant funding available to help planning authorities resolve issues that are preventing housing schemes starting on site. This document invites local authorities...

Guidance: DBS guide to eligibility
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Eligibility guide and workforce documents updated.

DBS sample policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders

All employers must treat DBS check applicants who have a criminal record fairly and should...

Research and analysis: Mystery Shopper results
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: First batch of July 2014 results added.

On 11 February 2011 the Prime Minister, along with Francis Maude, the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Baroness Eaton of the Local Government Group, launched...

Promotional material: Update service: DBS application form insert
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the Welsh version of the insert.

Application form inserts to tell applicants directly about the update service and online tracking.

Registration lasts for 1 year and costs &...

Independent report: DFID Management Response to Independent Commission for Aid Impact Recommendation on: DFID's contribution to Improving Nutrition, June 2014
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DFID Management Response to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) recommendations on: DFID’s Contribution to Improving Nutrition, June 2014.

Form: Affidavit form
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: replaced old affidavit form

Using this document the applicant swears an oath that no impediment to their upcoming marriage in Italy exists. The consular officer does not guarantee the contents ...

Guidance: What Works in preventing violence against women and girls: review of the evidence from the programme
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

The UK is investing up to &pound;25m over 5 years (2013 to 2018) in a pioneering violence against women and girls Research and Innovation focused Fund named: What Works in preventing violence against women...

Consultation outcome: Amending the perpetuities rule and simplifying employee ownership
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: BIS response added.

This call for evidence seeks views on what government can do to further simplify the use of employee ownership.

It also seeks evidence from UK stakeholders on recommendation...

Statistics: Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) dementia prevalence: 2013 to 2014 provisional statistics
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

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

Statistics: Summary Hospital-level Mortality Indicator (SHMI): deaths associated with hospitalisation in England: January 2013 to December 2013
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

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

FOI release: Jobseeker's Allowance sanctions resulting from Universal Jobmatch conditions: Jun 2013 to Dec 2013
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

This FOI response gives statistics on Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) sanctions resulting from a claimant’s refusal or failure to comply with a Jobseeker’s Direction about Universal Jobmatch without good reason. ...

Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest list dated 28 July 2014.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles of the...

FOI release: Statistics on DLA claimants under 16 by local authority and main disabling condition: Nov 2011, Nov 2012, Nov 2013
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

This FOI response lists Disability Living Allowance (DLA) claimants aged under 16, by local authority and main disabling condition in November 2011, November 2012 and November 2013.

Statistics - national statistics: Fire statistics Wales: 2013 to 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

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

Statistics - national statistics: Ambulance services in Wales: June 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

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

Statistics: Pupils educated other than at school, Wales: academic year ending July 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

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

Statistics - national statistics: Agricultural statistics and climate change
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include 5th edition report and summary.

This publication brings together existing statistics on English agriculture in order to help inform the understanding of agriculture and greenhouse...

FOI release: Statistics on Housing Benefit Local Housing Allowance recipients assessed under the shared accommodation rate in Scotland
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI response about Housing Benefit Local Housing Allowance (LHA) recipients assessed under the shared accommodation rate by local authority in Scotland in December 2009, December 2010 and December 2011.

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Statutory guidance: SEND code of practice: 0 to 25
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 'SEND code of practice: 0 to 25' document. It comes into force on 1 September 2014.

This statutory code is for:

headteachers and principals governing bodies school and college...
FOI release: ESA: Outcomes of Work Capability Assessments for claimants who are blind or partially sighted
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI response about the outcomes of Work Capability Assessments for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants who are blind or partially sighted listed by region.

Statistics: Energy Performance of Buildings Certificates in England and Wales: 2008 to June 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 July in Search (Our copy).

Information about certificates on the energy efficiency of domestic and non-domestic buildings in England and Wales that have been constructed, sold, or let since 2008, and of larger public authority buildings...

News story: Updated DBS disclosure application form
seen at 09:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

We have already told you about the changes to legislation which resulted in the filtering of old and minor convictions.

On the 12 March 2014 the disclosure application form was amended to reflect...

Fire Statistics Wales - 2013-14
seen at 02:30, 30 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Bulletin presents data on fire incidents in Wales
Ambulance Services in Wales - June 2014
seen at 02:30, 30 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Press release: 20,000th start up loan as scheme passes £100 million for entrepreneurs
seen at 02:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

An entrepreneur in Stratford-upon-Avon looking to start a business making Shakespeare accessible to children through animation, is set to receive the 20,000th government Start Up Loan.

Melissa Mailer-...

News story: Prime Minister announces 20,000th Start Up Loan
seen at 02:30, 30 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced today that the government has reached 2 significant milestones in the long-term economic plan by awarding the 20,000th Start Up Loan and taking the total amount offered...