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15 August 2014

Speech: "Today this Council has shown that it will not stand idle in the face of terrorism and violations of human rights"
seen at 21:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The United Kingdom welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2170. We are grateful for the strong support from Council Members to this UK initiative and the clear sense of unity which enabled this strong...

Statutory guidance: SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to the 'SEND: guide for parents and carers' page.

This statutory code is for:

headteachers and principals governing bodies school and college staff SEN coordinators early...
Guidance: Assisted voluntary return of irregular migrants (AVRIM)
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added link to AVRIM programme on Choices site

The government can help you return home if you have no legal status in the UK. This guidance explains our assisted voluntary return of irregular migrants...

Guidance: Assisted voluntary returns for families and children (AVRFC)
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added link to AVRFC programme on Choices site

The government can help you return home if you are an unaccompanied minor or an adult with a child under 18 and you are also:

an asylum seeker...
Guidance: Voluntary assisted return and reintegration (VARRP)
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added link to VARRP programme on Choices website

The government can help you return home if you:

are an asylum seeker have been refused asylum have been granted discretionary leave to...
Guidance: Deaths in Denmark
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

The death of a relative or friend is always distressing. But if it happens abroad the distress can be made worse by practical problems. Consular Directorate in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and our Embassy...

Open consultation: Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (Domestic)
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Webinar announcement

The Energy Act 2011 places a duty on the Secretary of State to bring into force regulations to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in the domestic and non-domestic private...

Open consultation: Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (Non-Domestic)
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Webinar announcement

The Energy Act 2011 places a duty on the Secretary of State to bring into force regulations to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in the domestic and non-domestic private...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Barbados
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised August 2014

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

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Details of local authorities currently seeking proposers' as proposal deadline for Essex County Council has passed.

‘Local authorities currently seeking proposers’ contains details of ...

Independent report: Legal Aid Agency: The Welsh Language Commissioner’s response 2012 to 2014
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

After the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) submits its annual reports to the Welsh Language Commissioner, the LAA receives a formal response to its achievements against the Welsh Language Scheme. This response to the 2012...

Corporate report: Legal Aid Agency: Welsh Language Scheme report 2013 to 2014
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

The Legal Aid Agency submits to the Welsh Language Commissioner an annual assessment against its commitments in its Welsh Language Scheme. This is the 2013 to 2014 annual report, and hence the first as the Legal...

Correspondence: ATF e-bulletin issue 9: August 2014
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This issue contains articles about:

feedback on issues raised from the regional ATF forums reductions in testing fees for ATFs ATF forum questions and answers
Corporate report: Legal Aid Agency: Welsh Language Scheme report 2013
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

The Legal Aid Agency submits to the Welsh Language Commissioner an annual assessment against its commitments in its Welsh Language Scheme. This is the 2012 to 2013 annual report, and hence the final report for...

Guidance: Argentina - List of Funeral Directors
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Argentina - List of Medical Facilities
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Ebola virus disease: identifying and managing patients for assessment in acute trusts
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Summary guidance for acute trust staff on identifying and managing patients who require assessment for Ebola virus disease.

Guidance: Viral haemorrhagic fever: sample testing advice
seen at 18:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Public Health England Microbiology Services has provided this document as guidance on the appropriate pathway for testing for VHF, samples to be taken, results turn-around time and other tests that may be conducted...

Letting agency ignored need for property’s gas safety checks
seen at 18:30, 15 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Birmingham lettings agency has been fined after failing to ensure gas safety checks were made on a property it managed, potentially putting tenants’ lives at risk. 
Stonehaven firm fined £240,000 after driver crushed to death
seen at 18:30, 15 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Stonehaven animal feed company has been fined £240,000 after a lorry driver was crushed to death when a two-tonnes, fully-loaded grain bin fell onto him from a forklift truck.
Food firm fined for worker’s injuries
seen at 18:30, 15 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A food company has been fined after an agency worker lost the tips of two fingers in unguarded machinery at a Newport bakery. 
News story: Driving licence fees consultation webchat
seen at 18:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Webchat transcript added

The webchat will give customers and stakeholders the opportunity to ask DVLA finance and policy leads questions on the driving licence fees consultation.

Consultation...
News story: Points of Light: August 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 87: Kathryn Cooney

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...
Press release: Minister for Africa condemns abductions in Nigeria
seen at 18:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on the reports, Minister for Africa James Duddridge said:

I am appalled to see reports of another large abduction by terrorists in the north east of Nigeria. Officials at the British High...

Press release: William Hague condemns sexual violence in Iraq
seen at 18:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, William Hague, said:

I condemn the acts of horrific sexual violence and sexual slavery reportedly being carried...

Press release: COBR meeting on Iraq: 15 August 2014
seen at 18:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Read more about the UK government’s response to the situation in Iraq.

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Defence Secretary chaired a COBR meeting on the latest situation in Iraq ...

News story: Iraq: UK government response
seen at 18:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to COBR meeting on 15 August.

The situation in Northern Iraq remains deeply worrying and we condemn the barbaric attacks waged by ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) terrorists...

Press release: PM call with President Poroshenko
seen at 18:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

They discussed the Russian humanitarian convoy on the Ukrainian border and the Prime Minister expressed grave concerns at reports of Russian military vehicles crossing...

Press release: Russian Ambassador summoned to FCO over reported military incursion into Ukraine
seen at 18:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Russian Ambassador Alexander Vladimirovich Yakovenko was summoned to the Foreign Office this afternoon to meet Acting Permanent Under Secretary Matthew Rycroft.

Mr Rycroft asked the Ambassador to ...

Open consultation: Building materials and components: monthly statistics - seasonal data adjustment
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

We’re consulting users of the ‘Monthly Statistics of Building Materials and Components’ data on deliveries of bricks, blocks, ready-mixed concrete and sand and gravel. It gives users an opportunity to help say...

Promotional material: Shingles vaccination
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added current leaflet explaining the extended vaccination programme.

These leaflets explain what shingles is, and the vaccination programme developed to protect people from infection.

Statistics - national statistics: Historic animal feed production statistics 2013
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated historic data.

This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication, from March, on the retail production of compound animal feed in Great Britain...

Statistics - national statistics: Historic animal feed production statistics 2014
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated historic data.

This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication, from March, on the retail production of compound animal feed in Great Britain...

Transparency data: Financial notice to improve: Visions Learning Trust
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annexes serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at Visions Learning Trust.

Statistics - national statistics: Drug misuse: findings from the 2013 to 2014 CSEW second edition
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Illicit drug use by personal, household and area characteristics and lifestyle factors: Drug misuse 2013 to 2014' tables D_01 updated following the incorrect transpostion of row 90 with 91 and row 94...

Statistics: DWP statistical summaries 2014
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced August 2014 stats PDF with revised version - the ESA sanctions chart on page 14 referred to all sanction decisions made, rather than adverse sanction decisions. This has been corrected.

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Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend via GPC over £500: 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'DfE and executive agency spend over &pound;500 via GPC March 2014' document.

Details of all GPC expenditure over &pound;500 from April 2013 to March 2014 by:

Department for...
Corporate report: EFA investigation publishing policy
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This policy sets out the general approach to publishing investigation reports for which the EFA has the lead responsibility on the educational institutions that the EFA funds and supports.

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 11 August 2014
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dates for phase 2 training courses for Flight Operations Officers and DE&S and DIO G-Cloud expenditure

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

Statistics: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) public registers
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: WEEE compliance scheme public register updated.

Registers of EEE producers (2014), approved exporters (AEs), approved authorised treatment facilities (AATFs) and a list of producer compliance schemes...

Notice: BN2 4GJ, University of Brighton: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 15 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: NE30 1HJ, Northumbrian Water Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 15 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: CO6 2HA, Mrs Anne Staff: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 15 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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Guidance: Election guidance for civil servants
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Scottish referendum guidance for UK civil servants that takes effect from 22 August 2014.

Guidance on the conduct of civil servants in the run up to local, national, European elections...

Guidance: Standards for school food in England
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'School food in England' document.

This departmental advice is for governing bodies of:

maintained schools academies pupil referral units

who provide food to registered pupils...

Notice: NR12 8AR, Mr John Woods: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 15 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: RSR-EPR10: HASS record
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The government has changed its scheme for classifying information. This form was marked as 'restricted - regulatory' but should now be marked as 'official - sensitive'. Also, a minor numbering error...

Transparency data: Input and impact indicators: 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This summary data will help assess the effects of DH policies and reforms on the cost and impact of public services.

Input indicators show the resources being invested into delivering results. Impact ...

Policy paper: Pandemic influenza response plan
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This plan and the learning from the national multiagency pandemic influenza Exercise Cygnus in late 2014, will inform the further development of comprehensive and integrated plans in delivering an effective and...

Guidance: Payments: NHS Commissioning Board to dental providers
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Payments are made to dental providers under a General Dental Services contract or Personal Dental Services agreement. The amount of money is decided in line with the relevant statement of financial entitlement...

Guidance: Applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated factsheet

If the visa you are applying for asks you to prove your English language ability, you should use the approved English Language tests list document above.

Sponsor suspensions...
Guidance: Accepting dangerous goods vehicles for ADR or annual tests
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This flowchart can be used to make sure customers are not turned away from Authorised Testing Facility when the test could be conducted. The flowchart identifies whether a customer is attempting to book an International...

Research and analysis: Future cities: origins, meanings and uses
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Retagged to Innovate UK, the new name for the Technology Strategy Board

This paper, produced by the Future Cities Catapult, reviews the origins, definitions and uses of the phrase ‘future...

Guidance: Country and regional analysis guidance 2014
seen at 16:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Guidance

HM Treasury has issued revised guidance to departments for the CRA data collection exercise. The exercise is to be carried out within OSCAR using the ‘CRA Application’.

About the CRA

Each...

Competition: Win tickets to IAAF Diamond League and IPC Grand Prix Final
seen at 16:30, 15 August in UK Sport (Our copy).
UK Sport is offering the chance to win tickets to the Sainsbury's Birmingham Grand Prix and IPC Grand Prix Final
Privacy, security and surveillance: tackling dilemmas and dangers in the digital realm (WP1361)
seen at 16:30, 15 August in Wilton Park (Our copy).

This roundtable meeting will discuss ways in which to ensure safety and security, and protect privacy in the digital realm, particularly with regard to state responses to threats and dangers.

In partnership...

One individual cautioned for an offence and no further action against another individual for perjury and PCJ
seen at 16:30, 15 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "In April 2014 the CPS received a file as part of Operation Tuleta. The file concerned allegations against two individuals of perverting the...
One individual charged and one summonsed for conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office
seen at 16:30, 15 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A CPS spokesperson said: "In February 2014 the CPS received a file from the Metropolitan Police, supplemented by further evidence on 12 June 2014. We have today authorised the police to summons Ryan Sabey, a former...
News story: Small firms are doing it from home
seen at 16:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Business is GREAT website has some inspiring case studies for those wanting to start and grow their business from home.

The Northern Dough Company started their business making pizzas...

Press release: Foreign Secretary calls for smooth transition of power in Iraq
seen at 16:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking before his attendance at the Foreign Affairs Council, where Iraq is on the agenda, the Foreign Secretary said:

Prime Minister Maliki’s decision to place his support behind Prime Minister-designate...

Press release: Radioactive tracer merger cleared
seen at 16:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This confirms the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) provisional decision which was published last month and has been made by a group of independent CMA panel members (see notes for editors).

Press release: New State Pension: 600 days to go
seen at 16:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The new system will be simpler for people to understand and create a solid base for extra saving – with the full level set above the basic means-test level for pension credit, which in 2014/15 is &pound;148...

News story: Iraq: UK government response
seen at 16:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include latest Foreign Secretary statement

The situation in Northern Iraq remains deeply worrying and we condemn the barbaric attacks waged by ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant...

Press release: Improved signage on the A31 near Ringwood Hampshire
seen at 16:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The work will improve safety by the introduction and installation of more than 70 new, enhanced and clearer signs for drivers.

Philip Sheppard, Highways Agency Asset Manager said:

Safety is...

Guidance: Co-ordinated admissions 2015: series 11 files
seen at 14:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Admissions schema (not including ATF)

Schema files for admissions transfer files (APT, ADT, AOT, ASL and ALT) version 11 are for use in the 2014 to 2015 admissions round.

The following are available:

Research and analysis: Development of criteria to define exempt tracers (MMO 1067)
seen at 14:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

The project aim was to recommend a list of marine tracers with associated conditions for exemption under Article 17 of The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order 2011 (as amended). It also sought to develop...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 14:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence variation added

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...

Statistics: Prison population figures: 2014
seen at 14:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Population bulletin: Weekly 15 August 2014 published

Latest prison population figures for 2014.

Earlier editions

Policy paper: Newton Fund: building science and innovation capacity in developing countries
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Researcher Links: Newton Fund Travel Grant added to table

Information on the &pound;375 million Newton Fund and the partner countries under the fund. It also sets out 3 broad categories of ...

Transparency data: Large sites infrastructure programme: shortlist
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

We have shortlisted a number of bids which will now go through the initial confirmatory due diligence process. This is part of a two stage due diligence process. Projects that successfully complete stage one ...

Guidance: Ministry of Defence Police senior officers' complaints policy
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated complaints policy document.

This policy explains how the MInistry of Defence Police Committee (MODPC) deals with any complaints that may be made by members of the public against a...

Guidance: Applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

If the visa you are applying for asks you to prove your English language ability, you should use the approved English Language tests list document above.

Sponsor suspensions...
Guidance: Large sites infrastructure programme: initial due diligence
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

As the programme is oversubscribed, the first stage of the process is to confirm that the shortlisted bid continues to meet the investment parameters of the programme as this is the basis on which it has been...

Guidance: H to J signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Hartley Thomas Wright Solicitors

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: SCE Safety, health, environment and fire action plans
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added SCE SHEF action plan 2014 to 2015.

Annual Service Children’s Education safety, health, environment and fire (SHEF) action plans.

Related information Service Children’s Education...
Guidance: Sennybridge firing notice
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for September 2014.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Firing times 1 to 15 September 2014.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones...

Guidance: Chapter 57: Right of abode (nationality instructions)
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated chapter 57 document

UK Visas and Immigration nationality instruction about how it deals with right of abode.

Open consultation: Triennial Review of the Police (Discipline) Appeals Tribunal
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

A triennial review is the process for reviewing the form and function of non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs), the appropriateness of the body’s delivery mechanism and its governance arrangements.

The...

Guidance: Chapters 46 to 62: detention and removals
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated chapter 50

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on detention and removals used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Policy paper: Draft legislation – The Taxation of Pensions Bill
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of attachment Annex_D_Flexibility_15_Guidance.pdf added

The Government announced at Budget 2014 proposals to allow people aged 55 and above, from April 2015, access to their money purchase...

Transparency data: DCLG workforce management information: June 2014
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

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

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

Guidance: Ministry of Defence acronyms and abbreviations
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Definitions for terms and acronyms used throughout MOD documents.

Guidance: Penally Gallery Range firing notice
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Penally Gallery Range firing times September 2014.

The firing notice (sometimes referred to as firing times) for the Penally Gallery Range is presented in PDF format. The notice highlights...

Guidance: Manorbier range firing/flying notice
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added notice for September 2014.

The firing times presented in PDF format are web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and tablets.

The missile...

Open consultation: Consultation on HMIC's programme for regular force inspections
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Closing date moved back.

Please send your answers to these questions, together with any other comments, by email to have your say no later than Friday 12 September 2014.

If you ...

Corporate report: Equality in Monitor's workforce
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page with Monitor's 2014 workforce data.

This report contains information about equality and diversity in Monitor’s workforce.

It includes details of the ethnic background of workers...

Transparency data: Environment Agency Performance: Information Fair Trader Scheme
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Our Public Task Statement which sets out the functions carried out by the Environment Agency and are in the Environment Agency’s public task under the Re-use of Public Section Information Regulations 2005.

Corporate report: National Lottery Distribution Fund Account 2013-14
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This is the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2014.

Corporate report: Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund Account 2013-14
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This is the Annual report for the Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund for the year ended 31 March 2014.

Guidance: WEEE: submit a proposal for a compliance fee methodology
seen at 14:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This document helps organisations that are considering submitting a proposal for a compliance fee methodology, in relation to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations.

The 2013...

Totally Thames to create greater opportunities for artists and audiences to engage with the River Thames
seen at 14:30, 15 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Totally Thames to create greater opportunities for artists and audiences to engage with the River Thames
Expecting the Unexpected in Exeter
seen at 14:30, 15 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Expecting the Unexpected in Exeter
Have your say – brief questionnaire on RPE website and tools
seen at 14:30, 15 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Complete our short questionnaire and help us evaluate how well HSE respiratory protective equipment (RPE) tools and information is helping reduce ill health. The closing date for responses is 11 September 2014...

Press release: Foreign Secretary calls for smooth transition of power in Iraq
seen at 14:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking before his attendance at the Foreign Affairs Council, where Iraq is on the agenda, the Foreign Secretary said:

Prime Minister Maliki’s decision to place his support behind Prime Minister-designate...

Press release: Parents feel more supported ahead of radical SEND reforms
seen at 14:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

New findings published today show families test-driving the government’s new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system feel more supported than ever.

An independent report into the new ...

News story: New CAP reform update
seen at 14:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The latest in a series of Countdown to Cap Reform leaflets was published online today (14 August 2014) with printed copies going out to all Single Payment Scheme (SPS) claimants next week. This leaflet...

Press release: Appointment of 15 new magistrate members to the north and east London Advisory Committee
seen at 14:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor wishes to announce his approval of appointments of 10 new members to the north and east London Advisory Sub-Committee (Sub) (14 August 2014).

The 10 new members to the (Sub) Advisory...

Press release: First wave of projects for £1 billion programme to help unlock 200,000 homes
seen at 14:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Eric Pickles today (15 August 2014) announced the first wave of projects to benefit from a &pound;1 billion scheme that will unlock or accelerate the provision of over 200,000 new homes across the country...

News story: Got #indyref questions? Join our Facebook Q&A with Danny Alexander
seen at 14:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The referendum on 18 September 2014 is the most important decision to face Scottish people in 300 years.

You have a right to know what it will mean for you.

To help you get the information you...

Press release: PHE investigating national outbreak of Salmonella
seen at 14:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) is investigating a national outbreak of a type of Salmonella Enteritidis which has affected 156 people.

To date, 55 cases have seen in Hampshire, 25 in London, 33 in Cheshire...

Press release: Overnight lane closures for M180 carriageway work
seen at 14:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

There will be overnight lane closures on the eastbound carriageway between M18 junction 5 and M180 junction 3, from Saturday 16 August to Thursday 21 August, between 8pm and 6am. This work will be complete prior...

FOI release: Cost of administering SATs in primary school
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 20 May 2013 Date responded: 11 June 2013 Request

The total annual cost of administering standard attainment tests (SATs) for key stages 1 and 2 (producing, administering, marking, moderating...

Guidance: HB Bulletin G8/2014
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin contains information about:

attribution of earnings in Housing Benefit sanction changes Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit appeal decisions by the Upper Tribunal statutory instruments...
FOI release: Education Funding Agency zero-funded contracts
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 21 May 2013 Date responded: 12 June 2013 Request

Zero-funded contracts:

a list of successful applicant contracts granted for the first 2 contracting periods a list of providers who...
Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday message: 15 August 2014
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

I have been absolutely bowled over by the response to our Health X competition, launched in June 2014 and run in partnership with the Daily Telegraph, which attracted 139 entries from early stage tech businesses...

FOI release: Organogram for the Department for Education
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 22 May 2013 Date responded: 14 June 2013 Request

Organogram for the Department for Education (DfE) giving names and roles

Release

An organogram giving the structure of the department...

Guidance: Export control training bulletin: September to December 2014
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 14 published.

This bulletin contains details of courses, seminars and workshops from the Export Control Organisation to increase your understanding of the UK’s strategic export controls.

FOI release: Recruitment spend for financial years 2011 to 2013
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 5 June 2013 Date responded: 26 June 2013 Request

Total spend on recruitment agencies and job boards for the financial year 2012 to 2013 and financial year 2011 to 2012.

Release

The...

FOI release: Cost of converting Liverpool College into an academy
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 10 June 2013 Date responded: 28 June 2013 Request

Cost to the taxpayer, in full, of the decision to allow Liverpool College to become an academy. Include a breakdown of staffing costs, capital...

Transparency data: NHS foundation trust membership figures March 2014
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This publication gives the number of members each NHS foundation trust has.

Promotional material: Modern slavery: closer than you think
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Briefing document published.

The infographic provides a graphic illustration of the nature of modern slavery, including the most recent statistics on the prevalence of modern slavery, different...

Statistical data set: Effort statistics July 2014
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on effort use in the Cod Recovery Zone and Western Waters are submitted to the European Commission on the 15th day of each month.

Effort statistics July 2014 <...
Lights, camera, action .... Space Robots explore museum galleries after dark
seen at 11:31, 15 August in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Tonight's the night if you want to take control of one of the robots originally developed for exploring life on Mars and take a peek at what's going on after dark at the Tate Britain galleries.
Nuclear non-proliferation: preparing for the 2015 NPT Review Conference (WP1343)
seen at 11:30, 15 August in Wilton Park (Our copy).

This conference will assess the prospects and opportunities for, as well as the challenges to, a successful outcome at the 2015 NPT Review Conference.

Participants will examine:

what is at stake at...
News story: Russian food ban: support for Scottish fishing businesses
seen at 11:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss today pledged her full support for Scotland’s world-class fishing industry in response to Russia’s unjustified food export ban.

The UK government, alongside industry...

News story: More patients having their say about NHS services
seen at 11:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

These findings are according to figures released by the health sector regulator Monitor.

Patients, carers, members of the public and foundation trust staff are all eligible to become members of...

Press release: Foreign Secretary calls for smooth transition of power in Iraq
seen at 11:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking before his attendance at the Foreign Affairs Council, where Iraq is on the agenda, the Foreign Secretary said:

Prime Minister Maliki’s decision to place his support behind Prime Minister-designate...

News story: Battle rhythm
seen at 11:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

“Music is morale,” smiled Lance Sergeant Aaron Beeby, a 27-year-old Grenadier Guardsman from Northampton.

Lance Sergeant Beeby was speaking on the BBC production ‘MP3 War’, one of 3 documentaries...

Form: ESF Equal Opportunities Mainstreaming Leader Awards 2014
seen at 10:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced PDF application forms with more accessible .rtf ones. Also, closing date for applications extended from 22 August to 18 September 2014.

These are the application forms and guidance for...

Form: ESF Sustainable Development Mainstreaming Leader Awards 2014
seen at 10:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced PDF application forms with more accessible .rtf ones. Also, closing date for applications extended from 22 August to 18 September 2014.

These are the application forms and guidance notes...

Research and analysis: SEND pathways programme evaluation
seen at 10:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This research includes reports on:

understanding the comparative costs of providing the special educational needs (SEN) processes for newcomers to the SEN system collaborative working with local authorities...
Statistics - national statistics: Research and Development tax credits: number of claims by scheme and financial year
seen at 10:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachments to reflect the latest data.

The figures are based on claims for R&D tax credits made by companies in Company Tax returns received on or before 30 June 2014.

They...

Statistics: Gross domestic product and the labour market, quarterly update: April to June 2014
seen at 10:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Gross domestic product, second estimate: April to June 2014
seen at 10:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Baby names, England and Wales: 2013
seen at 10:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence

Statistics: Research and Development tax credits statistics: August 2014
seen at 10:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachments to reflect the latest data.

The statistics are compiled using claims made for tax credits which are reported on the Company Tax (CT) return form CT600. The figures are for financial...

Statistics - national statistics: Index of services: June 2014
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Research and Development tax credits: cost of support claimed by scheme and financial year on an accounting period basis
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachments to reflect the latest data.

The figures are based on claims for Research and Development tax credits made by companies in Company Tax returns received on or before 30 June 2014...

Statistics - national statistics: Research and Development tax credits: cost of support claimed by scheme and financial year on a receipts basis
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachments to reflect the latest data.

The figures are based on claims for Research and Development (R&D) tax credits made by companies in Company Tax returns received on or before...

Statistics: Research and Development tax credits: distribution of claims by scheme and region
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachments to reflect the latest data.

Regional allocation is based on the postcode of the company’s registered address, which might not correspond to where the R&D activity takes ...

Statistics - national statistics: Research and Development tax credits: expenditure used to claim tax credits on an accounting period basis by scheme and financial year
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachments to reflect the latest data.

The figures are based on claims for Research and Development (R&D) tax credits made by companies in Company Tax returns received on or before...

Statistics: Research and Development tax credits: distribution of claims by scheme and industry sector
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachments to reflect the latest data.

Industry sector is based on primary SIC2007 coding of registered company. This coding might not correspond to the industry sector of the R&D ...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly banana and cereal prices.

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

Research and analysis: Skills and employment in the UK: the labour market story
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to slight formatting issue on the Executive Summary

The Labour Market Story

The Labour Market Story is an assessment by UKCES of how the UK labour market is working following recession...

Research and analysis: Bluetongue virus (BTV-4) in Greece, Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This is an animal disease preliminary outbreak assessment for an outbreak of bluetongue (BTV-4) in Greece and Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia.

Guidance: Public health in the 21st century: organising and managing multidisciplinary teams in a local government context
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

The guidance concerns the appropriate employment of public health professionals who carry out roles as consultants in public health and directors of public health and who are included on the GMC Specialist Register...

Guidance: School census autumn 2014 to summer 2015: validation rules
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the validation rules spreadsheet. The document includes a version history describing the updates.

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

FOI release: Information on the CMA’s investigation into the energy market
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

On 16 July 2014, the CMA received a freedom of information (FOI) request for information about its investigation into the energy market. The CMA responded on 12 August 2014.

Statistics: Future publication: Exceptional Case Funding statistics April to June 2014
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

The next edition of the legal aid Exceptional Case Funding management information is due to be published on 28 August 2014.

Statistics: Future publication: legal aid statistics quarterly from April to June 2014
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

The next edition of the ‘Legal aid statistics quarterly: April to June 2014’ is due to be published 25 September 2014.

FOI release: DfE costs of calling 123 in 2011, 2012 and 2013
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 17 July 2013 Date responded: 14 August 2013 Request The total amount spent in 2011, 2012 and 2013 by DfE on dialling the telephone number 123. A breakdown of that information into the total...
FOI release: Bonuses paid to Department for Education staff in 2012 to 2013
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 19 June 2013 Date responded: 12 July 2013 Request

The information required is:

total value of bonuses number of bonuses paid average bonus if available highest bonus if available...
FOI release: Number of school visits made by Michael Gove since January 2013
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 22 July 2013 Date responded: 19 August 2013 Request

A breakdown of the visits that Mr Gove has made to schools since January 2013, including the:

total number of visits to schools ...
FOI release: Spending on the school food plan
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 30 July 2013 Date responded: 29 August 2013 Request

How much taxpayers’ money has been given to the school food plan?

Release

Costs have amounted to &pound;212,823.65 (including...

FOI release: IT department staff numbers
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 28 June 2013 Date responded: 16 July 2013 Request If DfE’s IT is not totally outsourced then how many individual staff (headcount) are employed within it? To which company or companies are...
FOI release: Teacher pension payments
seen at 10:30, 15 August in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 14 May 2013 Date responded: 7 June 2013 Request

The amount paid out each year (or expected to be paid out) to retired teachers through the teachers’ pension scheme during the financial years...

News story: Small firms are doing it from home
seen at 10:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Business is GREAT website has some inspiring case studies for those wanting to start and grow their business from home.

The Northern Dough Company started their business making pizzas...

News story: UK Treasury support kick-starts 3,000 new homes in Aberdeen
seen at 10:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A UK Treasury guarantee for a &pound;80 million loan to finance a new development of 3,000 homes in Aberdeen was announced by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, today (15 August 2014).

News story: 10 point plan for Scottish islands
seen at 10:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A framework between the UK Government and the 3 Scottish islands councils - the first agreement of its kind in the country - was launched today by Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmicahel.

The Our...

Key Welsh Economic Statistics - August 2014
seen at 09:31, 15 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
Baby Names, England and Wales - 2013
seen at 09:31, 15 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls. Derived from final annual births registration data and include all live births in England and Wales.
Index of Services - June 2014
seen at 09:31, 15 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78 per cent of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Second Estimate of GDP - Q2 2014
seen at 09:31, 15 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
'Estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, expenditure and income approaches.'
Research and Development Tax Credits - August 2014
seen at 09:31, 15 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides annual information about the uptake of R&D (Research & Development) tax credits, their cost, and the nature of the companies claiming them. Previously listed under 'Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Research...
Guidance: ILR guides and templates for 2014 to 2015
seen at 09:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document added: Learner entry user guide and link to software application - for users to submit ILR data to the Skills Funding Agency in the funding year 2014 to 2015 who do not have access to a data...

Guidance: SEND: guide for parents and carers
seen at 09:31, 15 August in Search (Our copy).

This guide explains how the system that supports children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities works.

It covers:

the law and statutory guidance on which the system is...
INDG254 – Chemical reaction hazards and the risk of thermal runaway (rev)
seen at 09:30, 15 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This leaflet is for small and medium-sized companies in the chemical manufacturing industry. It identifies the main hazards of carrying out chemical reactions, provides guidance on how you can ensure a safe operation...

Second Estimate of GDP, Q2 2014
seen at 09:30, 15 August in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Second estimate for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) containing constant price Gross Value Added (GVA) data for the UK. Data is available split by industrial sector.
Index of Services, June 2014
seen at 09:30, 15 August in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Baby Names in England and Wales, 2013
seen at 09:30, 15 August in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls. Derived from final annual births registration data and include all live births in England and Wales.
Your new friendly and supportive Community Support Warrant Officer
seen at 09:30, 15 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Your new friendly and supportive Community Support Warrant Officer is WO2 Pete Wyatt.

 

If you have any questions, problems or new ideas with regards to community...

Press release: Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in Norfolk
seen at 09:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).

An outbreak of KHV disease has been confirmed at Oakwood Park Lakes, Black Dyke Road, Hockwold, Thetford, Norfolk.

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

Key Welsh Economic Statistics - August 2014
seen at 02:31, 15 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
Baby Names, England and Wales - 2013
seen at 02:31, 15 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls. Derived from final annual births registration data and include all live births in England and Wales.
Index of Services - June 2014
seen at 02:31, 15 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78 per cent of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Second Estimate of GDP - Q2 2014
seen at 02:31, 15 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
'Estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, expenditure and income approaches.'
Research and Development Tax Credits - August 2014
seen at 02:31, 15 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides annual information about the uptake of R&D (Research & Development) tax credits, their cost, and the nature of the companies claiming them. Previously listed under 'Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Research...
Press release: Backing for home-based business boom
seen at 02:30, 15 August in News and communications (Our copy).
government announces new package to support home-based entrepreneurs 2.9 million home-based businesses in the UK contribute &pound;300 billion to the economy Enterprise Nation to undertake in-depth...