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18 August 2014

Press release: PM calls with the Emir of Qatar, King of Saudi Arabia and King of Jordan
seen at 22:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with the Emir of Qatar

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, this afternoon about Gaza and Iraq.

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Press release: COBR meeting on Iraq: 18 August 2014
seen at 20:30, 18 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 Foreign Secretary chaired a meeting of COBR this afternoon to discuss the...

News story: Iraq: UK government response
seen at 20:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to 18 August COBR readout.

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 ...

Form: Updating registered owners’ contact address (COG1)
seen at 18:32, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

You, the applicant must be one of the registered owners of the property whose address is being updated or act for them.

Corporate report: Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 18:32, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

This publication contains the CAFCASS annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014.

CAFCASS is an executive non-departmental public body of the Ministry of Justice.

This paper was laid before Parliament...

Form: Register an enduring power of attorney
seen at 18:32, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced EP2PG (Application to register an EPA form) with a fillable PDF

The registration pack includes:

notice of intention to apply application form guidance notes on filling in the...
Correspondence: AMRHAI News
seen at 18:32, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

For older editions of Antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections (AMRHAI) News, visit the National Archive website

New international initiative connects local creatives in Loughborough
seen at 18:31, 18 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
New international initiative connects local creatives in Loughborough
NHS Board sentenced after safety failings led to mental health patient suicide
seen at 18:31, 18 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
NHS Ayrshire and Arran Health Board has been fined for serious safety breaches after a mental health patient was able to hang herself.
News story: Points of Light: August 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient no. 88: Bethan Robertson-Smith

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

77. Brian Borland...
Transparency data: DFID government e-payments framework transactions July 2014
seen at 16:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

DFID government e-payments framework transactions July 2014

Transparency data: DFID government e-payments framework transactions July 2014 travel
seen at 16:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

DFID government e-payments framework transactions July 2014 travel

Guidance: Simplifying criminal legal aid processing
seen at 16:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).
Transferring work from Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) to the LAA

The LAA currently processes eForms and paper applications from 3 HMCTS areas:

Nottinghamshire courts Derbyshire courts...
FOI release: Defra spend on stationery
seen at 16:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Full stops added in the summary and body sections.

Defra spend on stationery for years 2012/13 and 2013/14.

Notice: PL30 5JJ, Lakeview Country Club (Cornwall) Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 18 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: EX6 8AG, South West Water Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 18 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: LE12 6US, Mr Ivor Jalland: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 18 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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Consultation outcome: Childminder agencies and changes to the local authority role
seen at 16:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated government response document.

We are consulting on changes to the provision of early education and childcare as a result of measures in the Children and Families Act 2014.

The ...

Notice: Quantities available for the next round of pigmeat import quotas
seen at 16:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

For the subperiod 1 October 2014 to 31 December 2014, you may apply for import licences between 1 September 2014 and midnight on 5 September 2014.

It is your responsibility to ensure the application and...

Notice: Quantities available for the next round of poultrymeat import quotas
seen at 16:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

For the subperiod 1 October 2014 to 31 December 2014, you may apply for import licences between 1 September 2014 and midnight on 5 September 2014.

It is your responsibility to ensure the application and...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added notice for week commencing 18 August 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 ...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 18 August 2014
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 18 August 2014.

Notice: Quantities available for the next round of egg import quotas
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

For the subperiod 1 October 2014 to 31 December 2014, you may apply for import licences between 1 September 2014 and midnight on 5 September 2014.

It is your responsibility to ensure the application and...

Guidance: Conditional cautions for foreign offenders
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it tells criminal investigation officers in immigration enforcement about conditional cautions offered to adult foreign offenders...

Guidance: Powers of an immigration officer
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance’s lists of changes to the powers of an immigration officer.

Guidance: Employment and Support Allowance Health Care pilot: provider guidance
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised chapters 1 and 2 published, updated with the latest information about the Health Care pilot.

This is the guidance for the health care provider taking part in the Employment and Support ...

Transparency data: Police and Crime Commissioners competed fund: 2014 to 2015 results
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Breakdown of funding added

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has awarded &pound;31.55 million to PCCs to provide victims’ support services from 1 October 2014 in their local areas.

MOJ...

Guidance: Using and maintaining official vehicles
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it tells criminal investigators about using official vehicles and maintaining them.

FOI release: Time scales for completion of work on AMP4 sites in Anglian water
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

DWI EIRs: Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) time scales for completion of work on the Lower Links Nitrate scheme and Colney Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Anglian water from 2005 to 2010 inclusive.

European Astronomy Journalism Prize 2014 launches
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
European astronomy journalists can win a trip to the ESO telescope facilities in Chile with the launch of the European Astronomy Journalism Prize 2014.
Statistics on new jobs
seen at 16:30, 18 August in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Jonathan Portes regarding the availability of statistics on the number of 'new jobs'

seen at 16:30, 18 August in Audit Commission (Our copy).
Women-led businesses: building a strong and sustainable economy (WP1362)
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Dates to be confirmed. 

Female participation in the economy is a critical yet undervalued resource. As entrepreneurship is a key driver of growth, encouraging women into developing and leading businesses...

One charged for conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office
seen at 16:30, 18 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 from the Metropolitan Police and we have today authorised the police to charge Anthony France with...
One individual cautioned for an offence and no further action against another individual for perjury and PCJ
seen at 16:30, 18 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...
One individual charged and one summonsed for conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office
seen at 16:30, 18 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, ...
Three men convicted for the murder of Sabrina Moss
seen at 16:30, 18 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Martell Warren, Hassan Hussain and Yassin James were convicted today at the Central Criminal Court for the murder of Sabrina Moss on 24 August 2013 in Kilburn. They were also convicted for the attempted murders ...
News story: Personnel in Cyprus assist in aid air drops
seen at 16:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

In a visit that took in various bases in Cyprus , including RAF Akrotiri, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon thanked British military and civilian personnel for their hard work in providing humanitarian aid to...

News story: Boost your bottom line with a free broadband grant
seen at 16:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Many small businesses across the UK can now obtain a free grant to upgrade their business to a faster broadband connection as part of the wider government rollout of superfast broadband.

The Broadband...

Press release: Minister for Life Sciences says world-class Scottish Life Science Sector would be at risk in break-up of the UK
seen at 16:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Scotland’s world-class reputation for science and research is enhanced through access to UK-wide funding, infrastructure and skills, the new Life Sciences Minister George Freeman will say on a visit to Edinburgh...

News story: University of Edinburgh to help spread technology across Africa
seen at 16:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A University of Edinburgh research group will receive &pound;10.8 million from the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) to help make the latest agricultural technology available across 10 ...

Press release: Traffic management lifted on part of M5 in Worcestershire
seen at 16:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Roadworks on the section between junction 6, Worcester and junction 5 at Droitwich have been removed, and the national speed limit has been reinstated.

On the M5 between junctions 4a and 5, the 50 mph...

News story: Home Secretary letter on the e-Borders programme arbitration
seen at 16:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Secretary has today written to the Home Affairs Select Committee to inform Parliament that an award has been made in the binding arbitration with Raytheon Systems Ltd over the e-Borders programme.

Press release: Happy holidays - Highways Agency removes roadworks for August bank holiday weekend
seen at 16:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Around 164 miles of roadworks will be completed before the August bank holiday weekend and 110 miles will be suspended between Friday 22 August and Tuesday 26 August, providing extra lane capacity for holiday...

Press release: New transport minister inspects new generation of motorways
seen at 16:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Roads minister John Hayes today (18 August 2014) visited one of the busiest control centres in the country for an update on congestion-busting motorway schemes.

The minister – who took up his post at ...

Form: Civil legal aid application forms
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced : Civ App 1 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 8A. Replaced Notice of extension; Notice of issue. Uploaded for first time: Notice of withdrawal. Civ App 11 - should this be deleted? There was no replacement ...

FOI release: Defra spend on stationery
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Defra spend on stationery for years 2012/13 and 2013/14

Guidance: Copyright in sound recordings
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Copyright in a sound recording will usually be owned by the record producer and is separate from any copyright in the content of the recording. For example:

the composer of the music will be the...

Corporate report: Military low flying in the United Kingdom statistical appendix 2012 to 2013
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

This appendix provides a statistical report on military low flying training activity conducted in the UK low flying system for the period from April 2012 to the end of March 2013.

Related information: <...
Guidance: Accessing the flu vaccine strategic reserve in England
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 'Accessing the flu vaccine strategic reserve in England guidance: 2014 to 2015' has been uploaded.

The strategic reserve is held in the event that the uptake of flu vaccine exceeds that which...

Corporate report: Regulatory Policy Committee: Members register of interests – 2014
seen at 14:31, 18 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. It...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated livestock prices data.

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...

Corporate report: Equitable Life Payment Scheme: July 2014 progress report
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Figures for payments to With-Profits Annuitants and/or their estates have been amended following a routine checking exercise, with a number of ‘initial’ payments to estates having previously been reported...

FOI release: Uptake for the GrowthAccelerator scheme
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) on the uptake of the GrowthAccelerator scheme including:

number of businesses enrolled in the scheme business nature breakdown...
Guidance: Patient Level cost collection 2012/13: review and lessons for the future
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

This document is intended to be used by all NHS staff who are responsible for, or contribute to, the production of cost information.

It includes information that is relevant to the overall process of ...

Notice: RG24 9NT, Earthline Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 18 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: HA4 7DY, Mark Byne : Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 18 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: DH4 4AU, Biffa Waste Services Limited: Permit draft decision advertisement
seen at 14:31, 18 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. In some cases they also consult on draft...

Notice: NR9 5JN: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:

Operator name: Mr...
FOI release: Website traffic: CST
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Provides information on the number of monthly views of Council for Science and Technology (CST) pages on the GOV.UK website since 1 January 2014.

This information has been released by the CST under the...

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added South Yorkshire District - Partnership Opportunity with Jobcentre Plus. Removed partnership opportunities where the deadline has passed: 'East & South East Scotland District - opportunity for ...

Guidance: Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added September edition of the newsletter.

The Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter provides news and updates about current and planned activities concerning training and access on the...

Guidance: Ministry of Defence obstacle course drawings
seen at 14:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Standard drawings for Type A obstacle course (trained personnel)'.

A series of standard drawings giving details of obstacles for trained UK military service personnel and recruits, plus...

Case 304 – Recycling Centre bans use of garden fork to off-load thorny garden waste
seen at 14:30, 18 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Refusal by supervisor to allow a member of the public to use a garden fork to help transfer thorny garden waste from his trailer to the green waste compactor at the local household waste recycling centre.

News story: Government will do more to support families to stay together
seen at 14:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Helping families is the best way to improve the life chances of children in Britain, David Cameron will say today (18 August 2014) in a speech that will see the government increase the support it gives.

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News story: Changes to birth and death registration overseas
seen at 14:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is changing the way that it registers the birth and death of British Citizens overseas. Registration at British Consulates overseas are being gradually withdrawn throughout...

Press release: Driving advice for Creamfields festival goers
seen at 14:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Creamfields 2014 features three days of events – running between 2pm on Friday (22 August) through to 11pm on Sunday (24 August) – and a record crowd is expected.

Anyone thinking of driving to the annual...

News story: New infrastructure guarantee for Speyside renewable energy plan issued by Treasury
seen at 14:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Treasury today confirmed it will guarantee bonds worth up to &pound;48.5 million for the Speyside Biomass Power project located in Moray, Scotland.

The biomass power station will supply electricity...

News story: Improved lighting on the M20/M25 in Kent
seen at 14:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The work being carried out will improve visibility for road users, making it even more safe, and reduce the need for disruption in the future as the new lighting will require less maintenance.

Thomas ...

Press release: Appointment of Stephen Lewis as a Law Commissioner
seen at 14:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The appointment is subject clearance and is for a period of 5 years from 1 January 2015.

Mr Lewis is a very experienced city solicitor, having spent 19 years as a partner at Clifford Chance and the last...

News story: Intellectual Property Office succeeds in passing off claim
seen at 14:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Two of the most blatant offenders – ‘Patent and Trademark Office’ and ‘Patent and Trade Mark Organisation’ – and the persons behind these organisations, Mr Aleksandrs Radcuks and Mr Igors Villers, have admitted...

Press release: Cyber defence funding worth £2 million available to suppliers
seen at 14:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The automating cyber defence responses competition is looking for proof-of-concept research proposals for tools and techniques that support the planning and carrying out of automated responses to threats to Ministry...

Speech: David Cameron on families
seen at 14:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

It’s great to be here and to have this chance to say a huge thank you on behalf of the whole country for all that you do supporting families in Britain.

Because of the work of organisations...

News story: Equitable Life Payments Scheme payments pass £970 million
seen at 14:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Figures for payments to With-Profits Annuitants and/or their estates have been amended following a routine checking exercise, with a number of ‘initial’ payments to estates having previously been reported...

Guidance: Civil servants and party conferences: guidance
seen at 11:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published 2014 party conference guidance.

The general principles for civil servants, including special advisers, which apply for party conferences.

Guidance: How to approach MRSA screening
seen at 11:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

The guidance, from the Expert Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI), recommends a more efficient and effective method for identifying and managing high-risk...

Notice: Somerset Levels and Moors: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 11:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Briefing note for 15 August added in place of briefing note for 1 August 2014.

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

Statistical data set: Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
seen at 11:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest results published.

Brokerage operates as a fortnightly anonymous auction where providers of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) can sell ‘lots’ of ECO Carbon Saving Obligation, ECO Carbon...

Guidance: Funding guidance for young people, academic year 2014 to 15: ILR funding returns
seen at 11:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of Individualised Learner Record (ILR) Funding Returns 2014 to 2015 and IRL Funding Returns 2014 to 2015 Annex C added

Colleges, providers, schools and academies receive annual ...

Notice: SY12 9JG, Dart Energy Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:31, 18 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...

Guidance: At a glance guide to the current medical standards of fitness to drive
seen at 11:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A minor amendment of the order of the wording for Group2 has been made to page 36 – Diabetes Insulin treated.

Guide to the current medical standards of fitness to drive.

UKAD Confirms Two-Year Ban for Professional Cyclist Jonathan Tiernan-Locke
seen at 11:30, 18 August in News (Our copy).
Professional cyclist Jonathan Tiernan-Locke has been suspended from sport for two-years following an anti-doping rule violation
Dudley company fined for failing to manage dangerous bacteria
seen at 11:30, 18 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Stourbridge dry cleaning company has been fined after its failure to properly manage and monitor Legionella bacteria put workers and members of the public at risk.
News story: Service personnel in Cyprus assist in aid air drops
seen at 11:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

In a visit to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon thanked British military personnel for their hard work in providing humanitarian aid to the people in northern Iraq.

UK humanitarian...

News story: VAT refund scheme for museums and galleries to be extended
seen at 11:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has today (Monday 18 August) announced plans to extend the VAT refund scheme which helps museums and galleries with the costs of providing free access to the public.

Free museums are a ...

Press release: Man winched from stricken yacht in North Sea
seen at 11:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Humber Coastguard received a distress alert from the 22ft yacht just after 8am this morning (Monday 18 August 2014). The person on board reported that he was taking on water, his sails were in tatters and the...

Press release: Bridge maintenance to start on A249 Queenborough Viaduct in Kent
seen at 11:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The improvement work to the viaduct, along the A249 Brielle way in Queenborough, will maintain safe and reliable journeys for road users.

It will require the A249 to be closed for 24 hours a day for 10...

Press release: Hundreds of rogue claim firms closed
seen at 11:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The latest figures show that more robust enforcement against claims management companies and stricter rules raising standards are having a dramatic effect. The number of firms who are regulated to handle compensation...

Speech: Internet of things: our future depends on IT
seen at 11:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This article first appeared in the August-September edition of Business Voice, the CBI magazine

Are genetically modified organisms a good thing? What about synthetic biology or nanotechnology...

Open consultation: Agricultural tenancies in England: modernising end of tenancy compensation and repair of equipment
seen at 10:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

We want to know what you think about plans to update some of the legislation associated with agricultural tenancies. We’re asking for views on the proposed changes including:

updating the rules on the repair...
Statistics: List of upcoming ad hoc statistical releases
seen at 10:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published details of forthcoming ad-hoc statistical release: Annual net income of households containing a disabled person 2012/13.

This document provides details of upcoming DWP ad hoc statistical...

FOI release: Statistics on gross household income by region and country in the UK, households below average income: 1994/95 to 2012/13
seen at 10:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

This is a Freedom of Information response about gross household income by region and county in the UK from 1994/95 to 2012/13. The statistics are based on households below average income (HBAI) data, derived...

FOI release: Statistics on ESA decisions and Atos recommendations: Weymouth and Portland and West Dorset: Jan 2009 to Sep 2013
seen at 10:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

This is a Freedom of Information response about decisions on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claims and recommendations by Atos healthcare professionals. The statistics cover the Weymouth and Portland ...

FOI release: Statistics on JSA sanctions in Southampton relating to Universal Jobmatch: Jun 2013 to Dec 2013
seen at 10:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

This is a Freedom of Information response about Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants sanctioned in Southampton local authority from June 2013 to December 2013. The statistics cover claimants who refused or failed...

Policy paper: Pensions: Individual Protection 2014
seen at 10:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of PDF uploaded

From 6 April 2014 the standard lifetime allowance will be reduced from &pound;1.5 million to &pound;1.25 million.

Individual Protection 2014 will give...

Guidance: Innovation Fund for Young People: provider guidance
seen at 10:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised Round One and Round Two guidance published, updated with the latest information about the Innovation Fund for Young People.

Information for providers about your role as an organisation ...

Form: Civil legal aid application forms
seen at 10:31, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced : Civ App 1 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 8A. Replaced Notice of extension; Notice of issue. Uploaded for first time: Notice of withdrawal. Civ App 11 - should this be deleted? There was no replacement ...

Speech: Scottish independence referendum: Decision day approaches
seen at 10:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

After a long campaign, decision day is nearly here. In just a month, voters in Scotland will go to the polls to decide our nation’s future.

It’s an irreversible decision and not one to be taken lightly...

News story: Help the Agency deliver ‘Space for All’ through our award scheme
seen at 10:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Today sees the launch of the Space for All 2014 Community Award Scheme for grants up to &pound;5,000 to do just that.

This competitive process offers small grants up to &pound;5,000 to groups ...

News story: £8.3 million to boost West Midlands transport links
seen at 10:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has agreed to fund a new bridge which will improve links to 3 of the West Midlands’ economic powerhouses, Baroness Kramer has announced.

Building work on the new A45 South...

News story: Danny Alexander to take the case for staying in the UK to all corners of Scotland
seen at 10:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This week the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, will be travelling around Scotland, from east to west and from north to south, making the case that Scotland is better off staying in the United...

Corporate report: South East Asia Prosperity Fund 2014-2015: Indonesia Activity
seen at 09:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

The South East Asia Prosperity Fund is the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) technical cooperation programme that aims to create the conditions for global growth. The South East Asia Prosperity Fund...

Transparency data: Adoption Leadership Board quarterly data reports
seen at 09:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

A set of outputs used to present the latest information on adoption to the Adoption Leadership Board (ALB).

Previous reports based on the quarterly survey are available on the adoption survey reports...

Guidance: Work Programme Performance Management Regime provider guidance
seen at 09:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

This guidance sets out the Performance Management Regime (PMR) for all Work Programme contracts.

It identifies the approach to be taken with all contracts no matter which category of PMR you are placed...

Research and analysis: New eight great technologies internet of things
seen at 09:30, 18 August in Search (Our copy).

This report produced by the Informatics team provides a review of patent data relating to the internet of things. This is a concept where a network of everyday physical objects are accessed through the internet...

100 pieces of contemporary sculpture by 61 artists at Gloucester Cathedral for Crucible2
seen at 09:30, 18 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
100 pieces of contemporary sculpture by 61 artists at Gloucester Cathedral for Crucible2
Case 303 – Burger van refuses to cut burger in half
seen at 09:30, 18 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Burger stall refuses a request to cut a burger, purchased for a child, in half claiming they are not allowed due to health and safety.

Speech: PhysioNet UK's continued support for disabled persons in Fiji
seen at 09:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

President and members of the Spinal Injuries Association, representatives from the Vodafone Foundation, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted and honoured to have been asked to attend this handover ceremony for...

News story: Batteries directive: public views on draft 2015 regulations
seen at 09:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The National Measurement Office (NMO) is responsible for enforcing the 2006 Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators directive.

The 2006 directive is to be superseded by ...

Press release: PM call with President Poroshenko
seen at 09:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

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 ...

Press release: Russian Ambassador summoned to FCO over reported military incursion into Ukraine
seen at 09:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

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

Mr...

Press release: Government will do more to support families to stay together
seen at 02:30, 18 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Helping families is the best way to improve the life chances of children in Britain, David Cameron will say today (18 August 2014) in a speech that will see the government increase the support it gives.

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