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01 August 2014

Glasgow 2014: Day Nine round-up
seen at 23:30, 1 August in UK Sport (Our copy).
A round-up of Day Nine of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
News story: Foreign Secretary reacts to breakdown of Gaza ceasefire
seen at 20:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The Foreign Secretary answered questions in a television interview this afternoon.

Question: Foreign Secretary, the ceasefire lasted barely a matter of hours. Is diplomacy...

FOI release: FOI release: cost of personal car freight and related costs
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0542 explains why staff and families might require a private vehicle for use when serving overseas. A table gives costs of shipping private vehicles abroad for financial years 2011 to 2014 and numbers...

Guidance: Common areas of spend: data definitions
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated versions of documents added.

The Common Areas of Spend (CAS) work aims to establish agreed standard guidance and definitions by which departments can communicate on operational performance...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Namibia
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: political, economic, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, intellectual property, terrorism, ease of doing business, transparency

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

Statistics: Child death reviews: year ending March 2014
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'SFR21/2014: underlying data' and 'SFR21/2014: underlying data - metadata' documents.

This statistical first release (SFR) presents data collected from local safeguarding children boards (...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Portugal
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: economic, political, travel, intellectual property, terrorism, crime, organised crime, business, trade

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

Guidance: DH non-executive appointments
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the following appointments: new chair and member to the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG)

Details about appointments made to the Department’...

Guidance: Action before and during a bail hearing or decision
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it decides the actions that are necessary before and during a bail hearing or decision.

Guidance: Detaining families
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration detention service about how it makes decisions to deport or remove foreign national offenders (FNOs) with families.

Guidance: Managing returning families with children
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it manages returning families with children where one member is a foreign offender.

Guidance: Managing foreign offenders cases with families
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it manages foreign national offender (FNO) cases with families, and in particular children under 18, in the UK.

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added list of persons subject to restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in the Ukraine.

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Current list of persons subject to restrictive measures under Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 and latest Treasury notice.

In March 2014 the European Union imposed restrictive measures...

Guidance: Influenza: the green book, chapter 19
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Four-year-olds erroneously omitted from the flow chart in the children not in a clinical at-risk group have now been added.

Chapter 19 update patches

Influenza is an acute...

Essex company in court after massive chemical spill
seen at 18:30, 1 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Essex company has been fined after four of its chemical storage tanks failed and spilled 150 tonnes of hazardous material.
Commemorating 100 years since Britain entered the First World War
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Monday 4 August 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the day Britain entered one of the bloodiest conflicts in history – the First World War – which ended on 11 November 1918, Armistice Day. As a war unmatched...

News story: Points of Light: July 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added winner 76

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

54. Christine Howard (Surrey)

Christine wins the...

News story: Meningitis B vaccine price negotiations begin
seen at 18:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Earlier this year, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the government’s independent vaccine experts, recommended that the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine should be offered to infants starting...

News story: FCO concerned at detention of Azerbaijani peace activist Leyla Yunus
seen at 18:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) spokesperson said:

The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office notes with concern the charging on 30 July of Leyla and Arif Yunus, peace activists and prominent members...

Press release: Public exhibitions ahead of A20 resurfacing through Dover, Kent
seen at 18:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Resurfacing will be carried out between the Eastern Docks and Western Heights roundabouts to provide drivers with safe and reliable journeys, and prolong the life of the carriageway. It will involve overnight...

Speech: Care Act consultation: two weeks left to comment
seen at 18:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

It may seem an obvious point, but for legislation to be robust, enduring and effective it has to be created based on the widest consultation possible. If you don’t involve both the people charged with enacting...

News story: Rosetta takes comet’s temperature
seen at 18:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The observations of comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko were made by Rosetta’s visible, infrared and thermal imaging spectrometer, VIRTIS, between 13 and 21 July, when Rosetta closed in from 14 000 km to the comet...

News story: Foreign Secretary reacts to breakdown of Gaza ceasefire
seen at 18:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary answered questions in a television interview this afternoon.

Question: Foreign Secretary, the ceasefire lasted barely a matter of hours. Is diplomacy now dead in Israel?

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Promotional material: A guide to immunisations for babies up to 13 months of age
seen at 16:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the routine childhood immunisation schedule from September 2014.

This latest edition of the Guide to babies’ immunisations up to 13 months of age includes the routine childhood...

Corporate report: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency: annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014 were laid in Parliament on 21 July 2014.

The annual report and accounts give a selective overview of the...

Guidance: Counting rules for recorded crime
seen at 16:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Counting rules summary of update July 2014', 'Counting rules general rules', 'Counting rules for violence against the person', 'Counting rules for robbery', 'Counting rules for theft', 'Counting...

Notice: SG7 5HW - Mr Geoff Burrows: Environmental permit application advertisement.
seen at 16:31, 1 August 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:

• what...

Corporate report: BIS performance indicators: skills
seen at 16:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New impact indicator added on participation in employment.

The business plan sets out a number of indicators on skills. These have been chosen to help the public to judge whether our policies and...

FOI release: FOI release: information on FCO directorates
seen at 16:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0611-14 gives a link to data.gov.uk providing details of each directorate and staff numbers

Notice: Current catch limits: over 10 metre non-sector pool
seen at 16:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Catch limits for August updated

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe - Category A, Category A - Islands, Category B and Category C and can be varied through...

Notice: PL17 8NT - Tamar Farms LLP: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 1 August 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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Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 16:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New licence variation

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 from...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 28 July 2014
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added FOI responses for Career Transition Partnership, Capita, Territorial Army and Chaplains.

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

Notice: CH65 4AJ, Dig and Shift Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: DL17 8ER - Northumbrian Water Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 1 August 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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Form: B1 online: confidential medical information
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This form can no longer be used for benign essential tremor.

B1 online should be used for reporting medical conditions such as:

subarachnoid haemorrhage serious head injury brain injury...
Form: CN1 online: confidential medical information
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This form can now be used if you suffer from essential tremor.

CN1 online should be used for reporting medical conditions such as:

ataxia Essential tremor Friedrich’s ataxia Huntington...
Form: CN1V: Confidential medical information
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This form can now be used if you suffer from essential tremor.

Form for bus, coach or lorry drivers who suffer from the conditions listed below:

Ataxia Essential tremor Friedrich’s ataxia...
Notice: YO11 3UH: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the variation notice and decision document for:

Operator name: Mr Nigel...
Notice: RM9 6RJ - Cemex UK Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 1 August 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: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD1990
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an import duty charged in addition to normal customs duty and is applied across the whole European Community. It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at ...

Notice: WA16 6DR - Cruden Construction Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 1 August 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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FOI release: FOI release: information relating to plans for Trident nuclear weapons system
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0658 advises that the FCO holds no relevant information but explains that the question of how Trident would be affected by Scottish independence cannot be answered now because it would depend on negotiations...

Notice: Somerset Levels and Moors: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Briefing note for 1 August added. Note for 18 July removed.

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

Corporate report: Regulatory Policy Committee: Members register of interests – 2014
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated - member interests

This register is available to the public and lists direct and indirect financial interests which members of the public could reasonably think may influence judgement. ...

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed CPDMS

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 ...

Guidance: U to Z signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Vestey Foods UK Ltd

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...

Guidance: Q to R signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added REN Ltd pledge

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...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Switzerland
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: WEF Competitiveness Index

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...

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Arqiva Ltd pledge

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...

Correspondence: Illustrative example of a sample single line diagram
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Line diagrams should be simplified single line electrical diagrams which show the connection of a unit to its wider network. A sample single line diagram has been provided to assist applicants in producing a ...

FOI release: FOI Publications July 2014
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Notice: Customs Information Paper 52 (2014): withdrawal of guide to importing and exporting - breaking down the barriers
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs plan to withdraw the guide on 30 September 2014, therefore any comments on the withdrawal should be sent by 12 September 2014 to:

Email: customs, information papers@hmrc.gsi...

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Military court centre listings 4 to 8 August 2014

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

FOI release: FOI release: information about FCO’s non-executive directors
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0607-14 gives a link to gov.uk where information on non-executive directors’ allowances and expenses since April 2013 can be found. The response advises that the FCO Annual Report and Accounts on gov...

Policy paper: Immigration Rules archive: 5 May to 30 June 2014
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

This version of the Immigration Rules has been replaced by the current Immigration Rules.

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 16 to 31 August 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

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

Guidance: K to M signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Martin & Co Rochdale

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...

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added The Royal College of Psychiatrists

About the corporate covenant

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

Independent report: Interviews by the Morecambe Bay Investigation
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Morecambe Bay Investigation Completed Interviews updated 28 July 2014

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

Independent report: Panel Meeting: 10 July 2014
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of Panel Meeting 10 July 2014 added.

Morecambe Bay Investigation Panel Meeting Agenda and Summary 10 July 2014.

Introduction of new Petroleum Regulations
seen at 16:30, 1 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Are you aware that the legislation on storing petrol is changing? On 1 October 2014 the Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 will come into effect and replace existing petrol storage legislation. An information...

Press release: Gravel removal work begins on the Wansbeck
seen at 16:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency this month begins the next phase of its gravel management scheme on the River Wansbeck at Morpeth.

The removal of gravel from the watercourse will improve river flow and maintain...

News story: Meningitis B vaccine price negotiations begin
seen at 16:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Earlier this year, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the government’s independent vaccine experts, recommended that the MenB vaccine should be offered to infants starting at 2 months...

News story: Benefits of UK leaflet sent to Scottish households next week
seen at 16:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

People across Scotland will receive a second information leaflet from the UK Government through their letterboxes next week, setting out the five main benefits of remaining part of the UK.

It will be ...

News story: Gyms merger reference cancelled
seen at 16:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The CMA has received assurances from the parties that they no longer intend to pursue the proposed merger. Consequently, the Inquiry Group has cancelled the Phase 2 merger reference; which was made on 26 June...

News story: Points of Light: August 2014 winners
seen at 16:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

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

77. Brian Borland (South Ayrshire)

Brian wins the award for helping to make...

FOI release: Ecology and archaeology consultants
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about the Highways Agency’s spend on ecology and archaeology consultants. In response, the Highways Agency did not provide details of contractors or direct spend and explained...

Policy paper: Immigration Rules archive: 28 July to 31 July 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

This version of the Immigration Rules has been replaced by the current Immigration Rules.

Transparency data: Government procurement card data - June 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Details of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) spend on government procurement cards.

Transparency data: Government procurement card data - May 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Details of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) spend on government procurement cards.

Transparency data: Government procurement card data - April 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Details of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) spend on government procurement cards.

Transparency data: Government procurement card data - March 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Details of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) spend on government procurement cards.

Transparency data: Government procurement card data - February 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Details of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) spend on government procurement cards.

Transparency data: Government procurement card data - January 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Details of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) spend on government procurement cards.

Policy paper: Capacity Market Rules
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

The rules provide the detail for implementing the operating framework set out in regulations. This means that the rules focus on the technical and administrative rules and procedures for how the Capacity Market...

Guidance: NHS Pension Scheme reforms and contribution rates: update
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Sets out the proposals for the detailed design of the NHS Pension Scheme for England and Wales 2015 and transitional arrangements for existing members.

The regulatory consultation will take place in the...

FOI release: Costs of travel for special advisers from 2011 to 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: revised response published

Special advisers FOI: breakdown of costs of travel for special advisers which have been booked through the travel company which Defra uses to book travel for special ...

Correspondence: Local government finance settlement 2015 to 2016: August data letter
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

This letter gives statutory notice of data required from authorities by 1 October 2014, or other such date specified in Annex A.

Any queries about particular forms or data should be sent to the relevant...

Policy paper: Supply chain plan guidance
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version published

This guidance sets out the process for submitting and assessing supply chain plans. It is for applicants wishing to apply for a generic CfD with projects of 300MW generating...

Policy paper: NHS Constitution for England
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published an easy read version of the NHS constitution in England.

The constitution sets out rights for patients, public and staff. It outlines NHS commitments to patients and staff, and the responsibilities...

Guidance: PSBP: north west (private finance batch)
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Selected bidder announced

The Priority School Building Programme north west private finance batch comprises 12 schools across Blackpool, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Manchester, Stockport...

Statistics: DCMS Official Statistics Catalogue
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated publication timetable documents

This catalogue lists ‘official statistics’ produced by the DCMS and its Crown/Non-Crown bodies that are designated ‘official statistics producers’ under ...

Transparency data: List of letters to academy trusts about poor performance
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added pre-warning notice for Sawtry Community College.

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

FOI release: External legal advice in 2012
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised response to FOI pulished

Information about external legal advice Defra sought in 2012, including the amount the department spent on legal services in 2012, the reasons for procuring these...

Form: Qualifications: getting approval for funding
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: English and Maths qualifications application form added to page.

The technical guidance sets out the Agency’s approach and the business rules we will apply. Version 1 covers the period January ...

Guidance: Work Choice: DWP provider guidance
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised chapters 1 and 2, annex 4 and WCSRO1 published.

The DWP provider guidance supports the prime provider, in the delivery of the Work Choice Programme on behalf of the Secretary of State for...

Form: Honours: science and technology - nomination form and guidance
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

The honours system rewards outstanding achievement by individuals in their field of expertise.

The Science and Technology (S&T) Honours Committee considers nominations from the fields...

Transparency data: DCLG spending data: June 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000, and publish monthly data by the last day of each month. This department ...

Guidance: Sponsor a Tier 4 student: guidance for educators
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated sponsor guidance.

This is the full policy guidance on sponsoring a student. Use this guide to find out how to:

apply for (or renew) a university or college sponsor licence enrol...
Guidance: The National Contingency Plan
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

The UK is party to several international agreements which provide for co-operation in dealing with major marine pollution incidents. These documents collected together on this page support the UK National Contingency...

Promotional material: Armed forces list 2013
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

The Armed Forces lists are lists of military officers serving in the British Armed Forces during 2013 broken down by service. The lists include the name, rank, number, post nominals, seniority date and branch...

Transparency data: DH workforce information: 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include DH Workforce information for June 2014

Information about the number of people employed by DH and its agencies during 2014 including:

staff headcount by grade the number...
Guidance: E18: how can you help your employees with childcare
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides an overview of the 3 types of employer supported childcare that are partly or fully exempt from Income tax and National Insurance contributions.

The Duke of Rothesay visits Caithness
seen at 14:30, 1 August in (Our copy).
The Duke of Rothesay visits Caithness
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 14:30, 1 August in UK Sport (Our copy).
A new appointment for British Bobsleigh & Skeleton, new athletes announced for National Paralympic Day and Glasgow 2014 updates
GB Boxing CEO visits Kenya as part of leadership programme
seen at 14:30, 1 August in UK Sport (Our copy).
Matt Holt, CEO of GB Boxing, talks about his experiences visiting Kenya as part of Leading Edge programme
New Welsh member for the Human Tissue Authority
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Human Tissue Authority (Our copy).
Welsh Health Minister Mark Drakeford has appointed William Horne to the Human Tissue Authority.
Automatic enrolment: First quarterly compliance and enforcement bulletin
seen at 14:30, 1 August in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator has published compliance and enforcement details showing how many times it has needed to make use of its formal powers to ensure employers comply with their automatic enrolment duties.
News story: Working together to safeguard children: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hubs
seen at 14:30, 1 August in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Several high-profile cases, including the death of four-year-old Daniel Pelka, have highlighted the tragic consequences which can result when information indicating risk is held by one agency and not appropriately...

News story: 100 years on: Lest we forget
seen at 14:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

On Monday 4 August, events across the UK and in Belgium will take place to remember the start of the First World War 100 years ago. MOD will be covering the events on social media so you can stay updated throughout...

News story: Radical reforms to electricity market pass into law
seen at 14:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Today the government’s reforms to stimulate low carbon energy investment and keep the lights on have passed into law.. The Secretary of State has confirmed that:

The government’s delivery partners for the...
Press release: Human genome: UK to become world number 1 in DNA testing
seen at 14:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is set to become the world leader in ground-breaking genetic research into cancer and rare diseases, which will transform how diseases are diagnosed and treated, thanks to a package of investment worth...

News story: £100 million bank fines allocated by government to good causes
seen at 14:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister and the Chancellor have today announced that fines levied by UK regulators on Lloyds Banking Group this week for manipulation of financial benchmarks including the London Interbank Offered ...

Press release: Whole genome sequencing to revolutionise investigation of outbreaks of infectious disease
seen at 14:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) is at the forefront of using new whole genome sequencing (WGS) technologies to improve the diagnosis and control of infectious diseases and is leading the implementation whole genome...

Speech: PM Direct in Warrington
seen at 14:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister

The point about this morning is to try and answer your questions, so no long speech from me. I just wanted to kick things off by saying this: for the last 4 years, the government I lead has been...

News story: Traineeships first year anniversary – getting off to a good start
seen at 14:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Traineeships are off to a good start as we mark the first year anniversary, with 7,400* learners being recorded as starting a Traineeship programme in the first three quarters of the 2013 to 2014 academic year...

News story: Events mark centenary of outbreak of First World War
seen at 14:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A series of national commemorative events will take place across the UK on Monday 4 August to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon...

Press release: Flood defence improvements for Stanhope
seen at 14:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

People who live in Stanhope, County Durham, are being invited to come and talk to flood risk experts about a defence improvement scheme for the town.

The Environment Agency will be holding a public drop...

Transparency data: Phase 1 merger enquiry outcomes
seen at 11:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Merger statistics added for July 2014

These figures detail the outcomes of all phase 1 merger enquiries completed in each year, from 1 April 2004 to the latest full month.

Please note ...

FOI release: Number of page visits to the CMA home page
seen at 11:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

On 22 July 2014 the CMA received a freedom of information (FOI) request for the attached document, which shows the number of page visits to the CMA’s homepage on GOV.UK, for each month since 1 January 2014.

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 11:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed Erudition Schools Trust as already published under Personalised Learning – Erudition Schools Trust.

About the corporate covenant

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

Correspondence: Settlement Body Metering letter
seen at 11:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

This is a letter from the Settlement Body to National Grid confirming the approved metering configuration solution for the purpose of a Demand Side Response (DSR) Test.

This letter is required in order...

Policy paper: Adapting to climate change: 2013 strategy for exercising the adaptation reporting power
seen at 11:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added list of organisations invited to second round of ARP.

The adaptation reporting power under the Climate Change Act 2008 aims to ensure that climate change risk management is systematically...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Pilrow Farm, land east of M5 and south of A38 Bristol Road, Rooksbridge, Axbridge, Somerset (ref: 2197449, 31 July 2014)
seen at 11:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission for 4 wind turbines.

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Saxby Wolds, Lincolnshire (ref: 2180725, 31 July 2014)
seen at 11:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission for 10 wind turbines.

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Fenrother Lane, Northumberland (ref: 2194915, 31 July 2014)
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Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission for 5 wind turbines.

Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 11:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added schedule of updates for October 2014.

Timetable of overseas trade statistics and regional trade statistics releases are published on the HMRC Trade Statistics site.

In addition...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 11:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FIS release guide v1.3 31 July 2014 uploaded Friday 01 August 2014.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further education providers, ...

Weymouth and Portland named European ISAF Sailing World Cup Venue
seen at 11:30, 1 August in UK Sport (Our copy).
London 2012 venue to host World Cup as part of Gold Event Series
Cambridgeshire company and director in court after scaffold falls into street
seen at 11:30, 1 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Cambridgeshire company and its director have been prosecuted after an unsecured scaffold collapsed into a street.
News story: 100 years on: Lest we forget
seen at 11:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

On Monday 4 August, events across the UK and in Belgium will take place to remember the start of the First World War 100 years ago. MOD will be covering the events on social media so you can stay updated throughout...

News story: Chevening Scholarship Programme 2015/16 now OPEN
seen at 11:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

“I am excited to announce the opening of this year’s Chevening Scholarship Programme for academic year 2015/16. Chevening is a key part of our work to deepen further the strong ties between the Kenyan and British...

News story: Milk production stays within UK’s quota
seen at 11:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The RPA has confirmed that there will be no wholesale or direct sales levy for the 2013/14 quota year.

The United Kingdom wholesale milk deliveries totalled 13.7 billion litres – 1.6 billion litres under...

Press release: CMA seeks views on proposals to improve the residential property management services market
seen at 11:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The study, which was launched in March 2014 by the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA’s) predecessor the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), is looking at whether the market is working well for leaseholders and...

Press release: Eastbourne to receive £2 million from government after pier fire
seen at 11:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Up to &pound;2 million to help Eastbourne’s tourism industry recover from the loss of their pier earlier this week, was announced today by the Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor of the Exchequer ...

Press release: Seaside funding success for 10 coastal towns
seen at 11:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Ten coastal towns today received new funding for projects that will help create and safeguard nearly 1,400 jobs and help with essential repairs in areas affected by the winter storms.

A lido, Victorian...

Notice: WR7 4PD: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 10:31, 1 August 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...

International treaty: Tax Information Exchange Agreement: St Lucia - exchange of information
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

UK/St Lucia Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) signed 18 January 2010 entered into force 19 May 2011. The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a TIEA, which are bilateral agreements...

Guidance: Vocational qualifications for 14- to 19-year-olds
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list of tech levels that will be included in the 2016 school and college performance tables.

The third annual list of non-GCSE qualifications that will count in the key stage 4 performance...

Statistics: Accident and emergency weekly data: week ending 27 July 2014
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Public Spending Statistics release: July 2014
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A number of tables have been corrected in this release. Details of the tables affected and the reasons for the corrections are set out in a revisions section on page 7 of the release.

The Public...

Statistics: Fuel mix disclosure data table
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fuel mix disclosure table published.

The data are for the disclosure period 01/04/2013 to 31/03/2014.

Statistics: Priority sector statistics: 2014
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Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: VTE risk assessment data collection: May 2014
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:31, 1 August 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...

Statistics - national statistics: Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses 2014
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The underlying excel tables were revised on 1 August 2014. See 'Detail' section for more information

Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses (PESA) is the yearly publication of information on government...

Transparency data: Capital funding for open free schools
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Capital funding for open free schools' document.

Details of the capital funding each school received will be published when contracts for site acquisition and renovation are finalised, ...

Transparency data: DWP staff numbers and associated costs: Apr 2014 to Mar 2015
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published DWP staff numbers and associated costs for June 2014.

The files include information for each period April 2014 to March 2015 for DWP, its agencies and executive Non Departmental Public...

FOI release: Green or energy-related Community Interest Companies
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Information about the number of Community Interest Companies with a green or energy related purpose, and which have the terms ‘green’, ‘sustainable’, ‘energy’ and ‘eco’ in their names.

Statistics: Prison population figures: 2014
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 1 August 2014 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2014.

Earlier editions

Corporate report: Local major schemes: meta evaluation
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Evaluation of the local major schemes (LMS) between 2007 and 2012. The main findings are LMS’s:

have been successful in delivering a range of short term objectives, particularly focused on reducing congestion...
Guidance: School complaints procedure
seen at 10:31, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for:

local authorities Diocesan boards school leaders school staff governing bodies

It applies to:

all maintained schools all maintained nursery schools <...
Transparency data: Workforce management information: MOJ
seen at 10:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Human resource management data and statistics for June 2014, revised May 2014 and revised April 2014 published.

Information on the Ministry of Justice, its agencies and executive non-departmental...

Dance UK’s Mentoring programme to support development of 20 future arts and cultural leaders
seen at 10:30, 1 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Dance UK’s Mentoring programme to support development of 20 future arts and cultural leaders
Automatic enrolment: First quarterly compliance and enforcement update
seen at 10:30, 1 August in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator has published compliance and enforcement details showing how many times it has needed to make use of its formal powers to ensure employers comply with their automatic enrolment duties.
News story: Ebola: government response
seen at 10:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added new paragraph on border security and more information in Government actions section.

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

Ebola ...

News story: Pitch 10: digital excellence comes to Downing Street
seen at 10:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Pitch 10 event aimed to bring more attention to the UK digital sector and create links between startups and prospective partners.

The event was organised by Joanna Shields, the Prime Minister...

Press release: Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in Gloucestershire
seen at 10:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

An outbreak of KHV disease has been confirmed at Wickwater Lakes, Wickwater Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

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

News story: Yorkshire flag flies in the heart of government
seen at 10:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

God’s Own County is being celebrated in the heart of Westminster today, as the Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles, raised the flag of his home county, Yorkshire, outside his department’s headquarters.

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Rail passenger numbers and crowding - on weekdays in major cities in England and Wales: 2013
seen at 09:31, 1 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Annual statistics on rail passenger numbers and crowding on weekdays.
2011 Census Analysis - Changes in the Older Resident Care Home Population between 2001 and 2011
seen at 09:31, 1 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. 2011 Census Analysis products present specific analyses on a...
Destinations of Leavers from UK Higher Education Institutions: Northern Ireland Analysis - 2012/13
seen at 09:31, 1 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
These statistical bulletins provide details of the destinations of leavers from Higher Education who obtained qualifications in Northern Ireland (NI) Higher Educations institutions and NI domiciled leavers obtaining...
Guidance: Review of NHS mergers: CMA29
seen at 09:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for advisers of organisations providing NHS services, the organisations themselves and other interested parties in their interactions with the CMA in relation to NHS mergers.

The guidance...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - China
seen at 09:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

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 China.

Form: Service Request Form
seen at 09:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: replace new attachment

Service Request Form for legalisation and notarial services

Guidance: Vietnam – Prisoner Pack
seen at 09:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: replace new attachment

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 back to a UK prison

Notice: WR7 4PD: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 09:30, 1 August 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...

Correspondence: Letter from Edward Davey about the Electricity Market Reform capacity market auction
seen at 09:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Letter from Secretary of State, Edward Davey to National Grid, confirming the volume of capacity to be procured and other auction parameters for the first Electricity Market Reform capacity market

Correspondence: Electricity Market Reform: stakeholder bulletins
seen at 09:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Stakeholders interested in Electricity Market Reform can be notified of new publications, announcements and upcoming events through our stakeholder bulletins. If you would like to be added to the distribution...

Policy paper: Capacity Market Rules 2014
seen at 09:30, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

The rules provide the detail for implementing the operating framework set out in regulations. This means that the rules focus on the technical and administrative rules and procedures for how the Capacity Market...

Toolkit offers new ways to be creative with data
seen at 09:30, 1 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Toolkit offers new ways to be creative with data
News story: Radical reforms to electricity market pass into law
seen at 09:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Today the government’s reforms to stimulate low carbon energy investment and reduce bills have passed into law. The Secretary of State has confirmed that:

The government’s delivery partners for the reformed...
Rail passenger numbers and crowding - on weekdays in major cities in England and Wales: 2013
seen at 02:32, 1 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Annual statistics on rail passenger numbers and crowding on weekdays.
2011 Census Analysis - Changes in the Older Resident Care Home Population between 2001 and 2011
seen at 02:32, 1 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. 2011 Census Analysis products present specific analyses on a...
Policy paper: Immigration Rules appendix N: authorised exchange schemes
seen at 02:32, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance, 01/08/2014.

This table lists the government approved exchange schemes for Tier 5 migrants, covering work experience, research and training schemes, and overseas government sponsored...

Guidance: Guidance on application for UK visa as Tier 2 worker
seen at 02:32, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance, 01/08/2014.

This guidance will help you apply for a Tier 2 skilled worker visa or extend your stay in the UK.

Policy paper: Immigration rules appendix O: approved English language tests
seen at 02:32, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This contains lists of English language tests approved by the Home Office for English language requirements under the Immigration Rules. Details of examining boards, levels ...

Guidance: Guidance on policy for UK visas under Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)
seen at 02:32, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance, 01/08/2014.

Use this guidance if you are applying for an initial visa or a visa extension under Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) and you want to understand the details of the policy...

Guidance: Guidance on application for UK visa as Tier 1 (General)
seen at 02:32, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of this guidance has been published for use on or after 1 August 2014.

This guidance will help you apply for a Tier 1 (General) visa or extend your stay in the UK.

Guidance: Guidance on application for UK visa as Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)
seen at 02:32, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of this guidance has been published for use on or after 1 August 2014.

This guidance will help you apply for a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa or extend your stay in the UK.

Guidance: Guidance on application for UK visa as Tier 4 student
seen at 02:32, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of this guidance has been published for use on or after 1 August 2014.

Use this guidance if you want detailed information on applications under Tier 4 (General) and Tier 4 (Child).

Guidance: Guidance on applications under Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur)
seen at 02:32, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of this guidance has been published for use on or after 1 August 2014.

Use this guidance if you are applying for a visa or to extend your stay in the UK under Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur...

Guidance: Accredited personal licence qualification providers
seen at 02:32, 1 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest edition of list published.

The Home Secretary has accredited the following personal licence qualifications under the Licensing Act 2003, commencing on 1 April 2011.

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes Gaza ceasefire
seen at 02:30, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).

He said:

I welcome the news of an agreement of a ceasefire to halt the violence we have seen. This is an achievement we have all been working tirelessly for, with visits around the region and talks...