Two Stoke-on-Trent brothers with little or no experience of building and construction work have been given prison sentences after they exposed workers to asbestos.
This document contains the following information: Scottish Parliament election accounts: 2013 to 2014 account returning officers’ expenses (for the year ended 31 March 2014).
This paper was laid before...
Information on all schools in England including local authority maintained schools, academies, free schools, studio schools, university technical colleges and independent schools. The information includes address...
Guidance is also available on the risk assessment and management of viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF), including Ebola, from the VHF algorithm page.
Updated: Updated guidance.
Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigrations officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. The reports also give information...
Updated: Allocation figures for August 2014.
This document lists the number of restricted certificates allocated to employer sponsors by month, for foreign workers in Tier 2 (General).
Updated: Added finalised City Deal document.
The Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal is an agreement between the UK government, the Scottish government and the 8 local authorities across Glasgow and Clyde...
Guidance is also available on the risk assessment and management of viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF), including Ebola, from the VHF algorithm page.
Public consultation runs from 20 August to 30 September 2014 – have your say on the revised version of the ACOP relating to the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. The amends proposed will make the use of the document...
A Selkirkshire based company has been found guilty today at Jedburgh Sheriff Court of failing to ensure the health and safety of an employee when they died after becoming trapped between a partition door and a support...
The notion that any institution or individual has nothing to learn is a hubristic, dangerous fantasy. Unfortunately it is one that I have encountered on several occasions in the NHS. Too often I have been informed...
Updated: Updated local authority comparison table with corrected figures.
New figures reveal areas as diverse as Watford, north Dorset and the Shetland Islands to be leading the charge against outdated ...
The webinars will also explore best practice in mitigating pressure on emergency departments and delivering safer, high quality and more responsive emergency care services.
The webinars are being hosted...
Updated: Added recipient 90: Dave Fawcett
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...
Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and Greg Clark, Minister for Cities, are in Glasgow today to sign the finalised £1.2 billion Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal with local council leaders...
Decision reference: ADA2607
Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements - upheld
School type: voluntary aided
School phase: secondary
Local authority: London Borough of...
Decision reference: ADA2661
Type of decision: admission objection - upheld
School type: academy
School phase: primary
Local authority: Worcestershire County Council
Admissions...
Updated: Version 2 of the Operational Performance Management Rules 2014 to 2015 has now been published.
These rules apply to all providers of education and training who receive funding from the Chief Executive...
Updated: Correct document uploaded.
If your client’s financial situation has changed, you’ll also need to complete a new CIV MEANS 1: assessment for clients seeking legal aid.
In this issue:
Individualised Learner Record R01: 2014 to 2015 Adult Skills Budget: Funding Claims Growth Request Form: 2014 to 2015 Apprenticeship Grant for Employers: Performance-management Arrangements...
Updated: Replaced the Accountability System Statement for Work and Pensions PDF with revised version.
Accounting officers in government departments are accountable to Parliament for the proper stewardship...
Updated: Added Housing Matters issue 133: August/September 2014.
This magazine is produced by the Joint Service Housing Advice Office and provides advice on housing for service personnel and families...
Updated: Added RAF operational low flying training timetable: 1 to 5 September 2014.
A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables...
Updated: Added FOI responses about number of recorded UKHO home pages visits, cost of lost or stolen equipment from MOD establishments, cost of MOD consultants and information on career progression for NCO pilots...
Updated: Additional information added
Priority School Building Programme: phase 2The deadline for submitting expressions of interest for the second phase of the Priority School Building Programme (PSBP2...
This document was reviewed and updated in April 2011. The guidance is updated every 3 years and antibiotic guidance every 2 years; or more frequently if there are significant developments in the field.
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Updated: Updated 'School census 2014 to 2015' document.
This guide contains information for schools and local authorities to help schools prepare and submit their school census autumn 2014 to summer ...
These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over £500 in April 2014.
These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over £500 in March 2014.
These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over £500 in May 2014.
Updated: Added delivery partners to the html attachment
Information on the £375 million Newton Fund and the partner countries under the fund. It also sets out 3 broad categories of activity under...
These files show all Public Health England financial transactions over £25,000 in March 2014.
These files show all Public Health England financial transactions over £25,000 in April 2014.
These files show all Public Health England financial transactions over £25,000 in May 2014.
Updated: New documents added: FIS 2014 to 2015 known issues: version 10 and FIS 2013 to 2014 known issues: version 8
Funding Information System (FIS)FIS is one of a number of software packages freely ...
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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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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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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Updated: Updated 'CBDS database' and 'CBDS version control log' documents.
The CBDS is a file containing definitions for common data items used in software systems in schools and local authorities, for ...
This document contains the following information: Election accounts: UK and European Parliamentary elections 2013 to 2014 account returning officers’ expenses (for the year ended 31 March 2014).
This ...
After coming through UK Sport talent id campaign Fighting Chance, Christian McNeish has won Youth Olympic bronze
A CountyDurham dairy has been prosecuted for safety failings after a worker suffered life-changing injuries following a fall.Â
An NHS Trust has been fined after it was found likely to have exposed workers to potentially fatal asbestos material for more than a decade at its three hospitals in Hertfordshire.Â
MANAGING YOUR DEBT-YOU ARE NOT ALONE
The eastbound carriageway of the M58 between Switch Island and junction 1 is to be resurfaced over five nights from Monday 1 September. New road markings and new road studs will also be installed. Road markings...
Ten nights of work will be carried out between Tuesday 16 September and Friday 10 October with single carriageway, junction-to-junction closures needed to allow the work to be delivered safely.
Highways...
The £270,000 Highways Agency scheme will tackle the worn drainage system in the hard shoulder and central reservation of the southbound carriageway between junction 34 at Lancaster and junction 33 at...
Updated: Replaced list of contacts with a newer version.
Local Nature Partnerships (LNPs) are partnerships of a broad range of local organisations, businesses and people who aim to help bring about improvements...
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A letter sent by the Minister for State for the Armed Forces, Andrew Robathan dated 27 September 2013. The letter, addressed to the Women in Black organisation, outlines the government policy for the UK’s nuclear...
Published title: Nagoya - Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress
This consultation seeks views on whether the current law on domestic abuse needs to be strengthened to offer better protection to victims. It is specifically focused on whether we should create a specific offence...
Updated: Published final consultation outcome and a link to the 'In service exhaust emission standards for road vehicles: 18th edition'
The Department for Transport is seeking views on a proposed 18th edition...
Explains the required vehicle exhaust emissions check procedures examiners and vehicle testers use during MOT tests and roadside checks.
It also contains emissions limits for vehicles fitted with advanced...
This MOT special notice contains information on spark ignition engine emission testing on and after 1 August 2014.
When the Family Justice Review reported in November 2011, it made for difficult reading for all those with responsibility for the family justice system.
The Review found a system that was failing...
Updated: Updated telephone numbers.
This helpsheet tells you what to do in the event of a fridge failure, other breach in the cold chain, or any incident leading to wastage of vaccine stocks.
These tables present provisional data for the uptake of the first, second and third dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among 12 to 13 year old girls in England from 1 September 2013 to June 2014.
Updated: DFID Improvement Plan 2014 refresh added
The Plan is based around the following critical themes of organisational effectiveness: performance, efficiency and innovation, capability, strategic risk...
Updated: New application downloads for sections A,B, H and C, F.
These are the application forms for those wishing to set up a mainstream or 16 to 19 free school.
The criteria booklet explains what...
Updated: Updated downloads for sections A,B,H and C F
These are the application forms for those wishing to set up a special free school.
The criteria booklet explains what the applications must ...
Updated: Updated downloads for sections A,B,H and C F.
These are the application forms for those wishing to set up an alternative provision free school.
The criteria booklet explains what the applications...
The Insolvency Service’s performance against its customer measures in the year 2013 to 2014.
This MOT special notice contains information on the use of Items Not Tested, and the withdrawal of the public MOT text reminder service.
Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list
The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet ...
This document gives details on the notice that works are proposed at Lustrum beck at Bishopton Road, Stockton on Tees (NGR NZ 43726 19701).
The Environment Agency considers that the works are not likely...
Updated: Updated 2014 version of exporting to Portugal guide.
A detailed guide on doing business in and with Portugal. The guide contains information on:
challenges of doing business in Portugal ...
Updated: Updated: 19 August 2014
Each funding year the Agency’s data collection systems need to be updated to reflect both new and changing policy requirements. For this funding year (2014 to 2015) the ...
The international banking sector is facing increased challenges in relation to movement of funds around the world. Measures to counter the funding of terrorism and money laundering place increasing obligations...
The Operational Performance Management Rules 2014 to 2015 describe the process to request an increase to your AGE (Apprenticeship Grant for Employers) facility.
This form is to be used to request...
This remarkable image, captured by the Wide Field Imager at ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile, shows two dramatic star formation regions in the southern Milky Way.
Today, on behalf of the UK Government, we are launching a new consultation exercise to gather opinions on proposals to implement the amended Re-use of Public Sector Information Directive. The consultation...
The events, organised jointly by the UK Government and Newport City Council, will start with the Household Cavalry band playing music around the city centre from 10:30. Residents will get to taste the food and...
At the same time last year this figure was 1,143.6 million litres.
The cumulative total for the year is now 5,083.9 million litres. At the same point in 2013 this figure was 4,667.1 million litres.
Last year nearly two thirds of couples who attended a single mediation session for a child dispute reached a full agreement. Almost seven out of every ten couples who opted for mediation reached an agreement.
The southbound carriageway of the M57 from junction 7 at Switch Island down to junction 6 at Kirkby is being resurfaced in a £726,000 Highways Agency project starting next month.
Highways Agency...
Vince Cable today (20 August 2014) visited companies across Leeds to celebrate the launch of the government’s new campaign calling on young people to ‘Get In. Go Far’ by choosing an apprenticeship.
The...
In a campaign launched today (20 August 2014) government and top employers are calling on young people to ‘Get In. Go Far’ by choosing an apprenticeship. This coincides with the introduction of 40 new employer...
Trailblazers are leading the way in developing a new world class apprenticeship system. By taking responsibility for designing and delivering apprenticeships, they will provide high quality, meaningful apprenticeships...
Apprenticeships play a great role in the UK’s economy - supported by the government’s industrial strategy.
Some great facts and figures that reinforce the benefits of apprenticeships to...
Your Excellency, Honourable Ministers, Directors of Health, UN representatives, Donors, ladies and gentlemen.
It is a pleasure to attend this important event and to speak on behalf of the donors at the...
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:
We haven’t absolutely verified the video yet, but all the hallmarks point to it being genuine – an appalling example of the brutality of this organisation.
Updated: Added 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) terrorists across...
We want to know what you think about plans to change what needs to be recorded in the holding register. This applies to keepers of bovine animals (cattle, bison and buffalo) in England.
We propose ...
The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.
Teacher reference number: 9248697 Teacher’s ...
We are seeking views from:
ITT providers schools teachers professional bodies individuals interested in teachingabout how information, training and choice can be provided more effectively in...
Updated: The changes are to the title of the Notice, and to paragraphs 1.1, 1.2 and 5.1.
This notice cancels and replaces Notice 700/12 (April 2014). Details of any changes to the previous version can ...
This guidance provides an algorithm for the assessment of detainees arriving at an immigration removal centre from West Africa.
Updated: Replaced chapter 6 with revised version - appendix 2 added.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent...
Updated: Replaced chapter 75 with revised version. See amendment 29 for list of changes.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that ...
Updated: Added 'MOD public appointments: November 2013'.
The department is committed to appointments to public bodies being made on merit. Ministerial appointments to Non-departmental public bodies and ...
Updated: Bulletin 49 August 2014 added
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect...
Updated: Updated Workforce management information: May 2014 and Workforce management information: June 2014 also added Payroll and non pay roll costs: FY 2014/15 up to July 2014.
Details of the workforce...
Updated: IP Master Class is now available online
This suite of useful online tools include:
free online IP Equip training tool free online IP Equip App free online IP Health Check online IP...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.
These notices explain:
what the application is about which Environment Agency offices...
Updated: Register updated
Last updated on on 20 August 2014
Updated: Register updated
Last updated on on 20 August 2014
The Independent Case Examiner (ICE) reviews complaints made by users of certain government agencies and businesses that deal with benefits and financial support.
This report is about the work carried ...
Updated: Updated to reflect the change from 3 to 2 in the number of doses young girls should be offered from 1 September 2014.
This Q&A (questions and answers) sheet on HPV vaccine supports the leaflet...
Updated: Updated to reflect the change from 3 to 2 in the number of doses young girls should be offered from 1 September 2014.
This factsheet describes the human papillomavirus (HPV), the diseases that ...
New figures reveal areas as diverse as Watford, north Dorset and the Shetland Islands to be leading the charge against outdated stereotypes of older workers and flying the flag for fuller working lives.
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A Number 10 spokesperson said:
If true, the brutal murder of James Foley is shocking and depraved.
The Prime Minister is returning to Downing Street this morning. He will meet with the Foreign...
The work includes carriageway resurfacing and patching, the renewal of road markings and road studs, reinstating traffic monitoring loops and renewing damaged road gullies.
Highways Agency project manager...
When asked whether the UK would take Christian refugees from Iraq, the PMS said we have a proud tradition in this country of offering sanctuary to those who are fleeing persecution. She said decisions would be...
It was asked what the PM?s thoughts are on allegations of supermarkets removing kosher foods. The PMS said it is important that we recognise the rights of Israelis and Palestinians to work alongside each other...
There have been no substantial developments in relation to appointments and portfolios. The next president of the commission is using the traditional Brussels break to think about Commission portfolios.
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Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts. This edition contains forecasts to 2018.
Please note that Forecasts for the UK economy is a summary of published material...
This article presents experimental statistics on the valuation of the UK’s Human Capital Stock from 2004 to 2013. Human Capital is the knowledge, skills, competencies and attributes embodied in individuals that...
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Response to FOI concerning any correspondence since 1 January 2014 between the Department of Energy and Climate Change, and any of the following: Dong Energy, Vattenfall, E.ON, Masdar Renewables, Centrica, Statoil...
Updated: Updated Luton Borough Council (East of England) ESF funding information published.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
...
The number of events reported in 2012 was lower than in 2011 (38 events), and below the range of the number of events that have occurred in the last 5-year period: 38 events in 2011, 30 events in 2010, 33 events...
Updated: Updated with the latest information about funding for innovative projects for 2007 to 2013.
The funding is broken down by region. The list includes the:
name of each project ESF funding...
Updated: Published updated London Councils ESF funding information.
The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.
The lists include the:
name of each project ...
Competition opens on 10 December 2014 when the competition document will be published here.
Total funding available for this competition is £500,000.
This competition will be briefed...
From 1 September 2014, immunisation should be offered to patients aged 70 for the routine programme, and aged 78 and 79 for the catch-up programme. Eligibility is determined by the patient’s age on 1 September...
Updated: Updated 2014 version of exporting to Iceland guide.
A detailed guide on doing business in and with Iceland. The guide contains information on:
challenges of doing business in Iceland growth...
This consultation seeks views on whether the current law on domestic abuse needs to be strengthened to offer better protection to victims. It is specifically focused on whether we should create a specific offence...
Updated: Two new aid flights arrive 19/20 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...
A new easy-to-use tool that maps government property and land is now available for the first time. For the first time ever, you can search the government’s property portfolio listing everything from ambulance...
The Uniformed Youth Social Action Fund aims to get more young people involved in social action through uniformed groups. The winners were announced after a competitive grant process that aimed to create 15,000...
Provides data on Cancer waiting times for Welsh NHS Trusts.
This Statistical Bulletin includes information on accidents and casualties by police force area, type of road user, broad age bands.
This publication has been discontinued as a result of the ONS Consultation on Statistical Products, 2013. The last edition of the Internet Access Quarterly Update was published on 14 May 2014, for Q1 2014. ONS will...
The characteristics of self-employed workers in April to June 2012. For example it looks at the hours worked, age and occupation of self-employed workers.
Report on unexplained infant deaths in England and Wales which includes sudden infant deaths and deaths for which the cause remained unknown or unascertained.
A detailed guide on doing business in and with Ethiopia. The guide contains information on:
challenges of doing business in Ethiopia benefits and growth potential of the market trade between the UK ...
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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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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Updated: New NGR added SJ 75422 78732 and the discharge is now into The Moorside not the River Lily.
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste ...
Updated: August 2014 updated with new permits.
This is an Environment Agency public register of authorised treatment facilities (ATF) in England and Wales for end of life vehicles (ELV). This register includes...
The UK government wants to know what you think about proposals to transpose the amended directive on the reuse of public sector information (PSI).
This would bring the amended Directive into law in the...
Updated: Amendment to closing date for comments to allow 20 working days.
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, ...
Capital award supports refurbishment of Roses Theatre in partnership project with Tewkesbury Borough Council
Unexplained infant deaths in England and Wales includes both sudden infant deaths and deaths for which the cause remained unascertained after a full investigation.
A new ONS report looks at trends in self-employment.
The students from Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College have achieved some outstanding A-level results, with 25% achieving 3 A grades or better. 45% ...
On Fri 15 Aug, 5RIFLES hosted their annual Salamanca Day, which was held slightly later in the calendar year than normal due to half the Battalion being deployed on Operations in Afghanistan.&...
Two Department for International Development-chartered Airbus cargo flights landed in Erbil today carrying 45 tonnes of “Plumpy’Doz†food from the World Food Programme (WFP) and 515 family-sized tents from DFID...
Provides data on Cancer waiting times for Welsh NHS Trusts.
This Statistical Bulletin includes information on accidents and casualties by police force area, type of road user, broad age bands.
This publication has been discontinued as a result of the ONS Consultation on Statistical Products, 2013. The last edition of the Internet Access Quarterly Update was published on 14 May 2014, for Q1 2014. ONS will...
The characteristics of self-employed workers in April to June 2012. For example it looks at the hours worked, age and occupation of self-employed workers.
Report on unexplained infant deaths in England and Wales which includes sudden infant deaths and deaths for which the cause remained unknown or unascertained.
New figures reveal areas as diverse as Watford, north Dorset and the Shetland Islands to be leading the charge against outdated stereotypes of older workers and flying the flag for fuller working lives.
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