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30 September 2014

Correction to Lords Written Answer (Lord Livingston of Parkhead)
seen at 20:32, 30 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House that the Answer I gave to the Countess of Mar on 22 July (Official Report: col. WA182), copied below, requires clarification.

The Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation...

Office of the Public Guardian (Lord Faulks)
seen at 20:32, 30 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Minister of State for Justice and Civil Liberties (Simon Hughes):

On 21 August, the Government published the response to the consultation paper Transforming the Services of the Office of the Public ...

Correction to Lords Written Answer (Baroness Verma, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Children, Schools and Families), Shadow Minister)
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

An error has been identified in the written answer (HL1757) given on 08 Sep 2014. The correct answer should have been:

Energy suppliers provide direct bill support for low income households through the ...

Higher Education: Student Support (Baroness Williams of Trafford)
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt Hon Friend the Minister of State for Universities, Science and Cities (Greg Clark) has today made the following statement.

In a Written Ministerial Statement on 7 April 2014 the then Minister for ...

Guidance: MGN 519(M) Life-saving appliances - Controlled means of descent
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all:

Ship operators, Life-saving equipment manufacturers, Nominated bodies, Recognised organisations, and surveyors.

This notice should be read in conjunction with paragraph 1.4...

Consultation outcome: National curriculum reform (England): key stage 4 science
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government's consultation response.

This consultation seeks views on the draft programme of study for science at key stage 4 (KS4).

It follows the publication of the national...

Open consultation: Draft order and regulations: key stage 4 science
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views on:

the draft order and regulations that will give effect to the new programme of study for science at key stage 4 from September 2016 the extension of the disapplication...
Statutory guidance: Real Time Closures (RTCs): October 2014
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

All closures in October are based on historical data and are compulsory for all UK vessels 10 metres and over using demersal trawls (including otter, beam and seines), fixed nets (including gill, entangling and...

Guidance: K to M signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Liebherr Sunderland Works Limited.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: Health & Work Service: DWP provider guidance
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

This guidance sets out the essential things you need to know about the Health & Work Service (HWS).

The guidance will help you to:

develop a detailed delivery model adapt your own processes...
Transparency data: Workforce management information: MOJ
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New document added

Information on the Ministry of Justice, its agencies and executive non-departmental public bodies’ paybills for 2010 to 2014; its workforce as at 31 March 2011; and a monthly...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

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 ...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Emma Lawrence
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

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: 0859708 Teacher’s date...
Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2014 to 2015
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Technical note to accompany department spend data: September 2014’ as a .pdf and .txt file.

Data for spend over £25,000 by DfE and:

Standards and Testing Agency (STA) Education...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Timothy David Pooley
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

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: 13/86973 Teacher’s ...
Statistics: Car practical driving test: operational statistics
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Statistics uploaded in xls format.

About these statistics

These statistics aren’t classed as an ‘official statistic’. This means that they are not:

subject to scrutiny and assessment...
Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend via GPC over £500: 2014 to 2015
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Technical note to accompany GPC spend: September 2014’ as .pdf and .txt files.

Details of all GPC expenditure over £500 from April 2014 to March 2015 by:

Department for Education...
Guidance: Universal infant free school meals
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Universal infant free school meals' document.

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders and headteachers school staff governing bodies trustees academy sponsors local...
Transparency data: Free schools: data used to determine their location
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

An explanation of the source data used to determine basic need and how this is applied to the location of additional free school places.

Transparency data: Free schools: successful applications and open schools - 2014
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of spreadsheet.

This spreadsheet provides details of all schools in the free school programme or schedule, including:

type of school age group served local authority...
Transparency data: DfT: workforce management information, July 2014
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

DfT publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Community interest companies: guidance chapters
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Chapter 6, 7 and Annex A of the CIC guidance notes have been updated to reflect the changes to the dividend and performance related interest caps that will take effect from 01 October 2014

This...

Decision: Christ Church CE Primary School
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: VAR650

Type of decision: referral to vary admission arrangements - approved

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Croydon

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Notice: CT17 9SS, P P R Wipag Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 20:31, 30 September 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: S71 3HJ, Portward Homes Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 20:31, 30 September 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: BA4 6NX, Wyke Farms Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 20:31, 30 September 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: WA8 0PH, Feralco (UK) Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 20:31, 30 September 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...

Research and analysis: Catch Quota Trial Final Report 2013 - western haddock
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table on page 11 of original report was incorrect. Have amended this.

A trial has been carried out on a trawler fishing under a discard ban for Area VIIb-k haddock, which is caught amongst a diverse...

Guidance: General licence for the movement of cattle within sole occupancy authorities
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Whenever you move cattle within officially bovine TB free herds held in annually tested sole occupancy authorities in England, without pre-movement TB testing, you must follow the conditions of the general licence...

Notice: BL9 8QZ: Environmental permit issued
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Viridor Waste ...
Notice: PE33 9QP: Environmental permit issued
seen at 20:31, 30 September 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: Noble...
Notice: CA6 5TR: Environmental permit issued
seen at 20:31, 30 September 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: RW...
Guidance: Young person’s guide to the Children and Families Act 2014
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

This document is intended to be used by young people so every effort has been made to use clear uncomplicated language.

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 29 September 2014
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI response for DSTL research and testing programme , HMNB Clyde and HMS Endurance.

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

Notice: HR2 9JS: Environmental permit issued
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Hancorn & ...
Notice: LN3 5BB and LN2 2QZ: Environmental permit issued
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit/surrender letter and decision document for:

Operator name...
Form: Special free school applications
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Special free school application form: sections C to F'.

The criteria booklet explains what the applications must include.

The financial template will help you plan your budget. ...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Syria
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added notice Syria (Reg 1013/2014)

In 2011 the European Union imposed asset freezing measures on certain persons identified as being responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population...

Policy paper: Current list of designated persons, Al-Qaida
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with notice Al-Qaida (Reg 1022/2014).

UN Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999) and subsequent related Resolutions requires all member states to freeze the assets, prevent the entry...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consolidated list of targets updated to reflect notices Syria (Reg 1013/2014), and Al-Qaida (Reg 1022/2014).

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

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 8 (2014)
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 8(37) PDF uploaded

Health Protection Report (HPR) is a weekly bulletin containing a digest of health protection news and regular reporting from Public Health England on infections (routine ...

Correspondence: Blood-borne viruses: monthly report on opt-out testing in prisons
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include issue 3, September 2014 edition.

In October 2013 Public Health England, NHS England and the National Offender Management Service published a National Partnership Agreement which...

Guidance: Italy – Consular Fees
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated fees wef 06 August 2014

A full list of Consular fees

Policy paper: Executive search firms: enhanced code of conduct - accreditation process
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new list has been uploaded: 'Accreditated firms under the enhanced code of conduct for executive search firms'.

A new voluntary code of conduct created by executive search firms themselves, intended...

Funding for ‘anchor institutions’, technical skills and small and specialist institutions
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HEFCE news (Our copy).
HEFCE is announcing three dedicated calls for bids to the Catalyst Fund, in line with its own and government priorities. The Catalyst Fund enables HEFCE to deliver its strategic aims for higher education in research...
Annual procurement survey results
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HEFCE news (Our copy).
HEFCE has received the results of the most recent Efficiency Measurement Model survey, through which universities report on the efficiencies achieved through improved procurement methods.
NERC and NSF widen agreements to simplify UK-US collaboration
seen at 20:31, 30 September in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC and the US's National Science Foundation (NSF) have widened agreements to make it easier for world-leading environmental scientists to collaborate on discovery science projects and tackling global environmental...
UK to build unique intergalactic GPS instrument to map the stars
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
A €9M contract is announced today for UK-based engineers and designers to build a unique and powerful instrument that aims to tackle some of the most compelling astronomical puzzles - such as how stars and...
The past, present and future of science in Scotland
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
In 1896, the Royal Observatory Edinburgh (ROE) moved from the centre of Edinburgh to its present location on Blackford Hill, thanks to a generous donation by James Lindsay, the 26th Earl of Crawford.
'Atomic fingerprint' of catalyst helps industrial researchers refine cleaner oil
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Researchers have made a major breakthrough in our understanding of a 2D material, molybdenum disulphide, a key ingredient used in industrial refinery catalysts. Understanding the structure of the material at the...
CERN turns 60 and celebrates peaceful collaboration for science
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Today, CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is blowing out 60 candles at an event attended by official delegations from 35 countries. The UK is being represented by His Royal Highness, The Duke ...
The Prince of Wales attends the National Police Memorial Day
seen at 20:31, 30 September in (Our copy).
National Police Memorial Day 2014
The North receives over £2 million in Museum development funds as we announce our new Museum resilience fund
seen at 20:31, 30 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
The North receives over &pound;2 million in Museum development funds as we announce our new Museum resilience fund
Bristol Museum is awarded £1.3million from Museum development fund
seen at 20:31, 30 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Bristol Museum is awarded &pound;1.3million from Museum development fund
East Devon builder unearths fourth largest hoard of roman coins ever found in Britain
seen at 20:31, 30 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
East Devon builder unearths fourth largest hoard of roman coins ever found in Britain
Arts Council England confirms Alan Davey, current Chief Executive, has been appointed Controller of BBC Radio 3
seen at 20:31, 30 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Arts Council England confirms Alan Davey, current Chief Executive, has been appointed Controller of BBC Radio 3
Norfolk Museums Service and Royal Pavilion & Museums to lead museum development in the South East
seen at 20:31, 30 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Norfolk Museums Service and Royal Pavilion & Museums to lead museum development in the South East
Museum of London to lead museum development in the capital following £729,000 investment by the Arts Council
seen at 20:31, 30 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Museum of London to lead museum development in the capital following &pound;729,000 investment by the Arts Council
The first multi-channel network for the arts to be set up with £1.8M Arts Council Lottery funding
seen at 20:31, 30 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
The first multi-channel network for the arts to be set up with &pound;1.8M Arts Council Lottery funding
Bristol conference leads national change in perception of learning disabled artists
seen at 20:31, 30 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Bristol conference leads national change in perception of learning disabled artists
New digital map helps Lincolnshire sing
seen at 20:31, 30 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
New digital map helps Lincolnshire sing
Arts activities help the homeless in Hampshire
seen at 20:31, 30 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Arts activities help the homeless in Hampshire
Rugby League Player Banned Following Anti-Doping Rule Violation
seen at 20:31, 30 September in News (Our copy).
Rugby League player Harry Cartwright has been suspended from all sport for two years
Clean Sport Forum 2014 Focuses on 2015 Code Implementation
seen at 20:31, 30 September in News (Our copy).
Over 100 attendees met on Thursday 25 September for the UKAD Clean Sport Forum
Rugby League Player Banned Following Anti-Doping Rule Violation
seen at 20:31, 30 September in News (Our copy).
Rugby League player Frankie Foster has been banned from all sport for two years following an anti-doping rule violation
Nominations open for the Sportswomen of the Year Awards
seen at 20:31, 30 September in UK Sport (Our copy).
Nominate your favourite sporting heroines of 2014 in The Sunday Times & Sky Sports Sportswomen of the Year awards
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 20:31, 30 September in UK Sport (Our copy).
News from British Cycling, GB Boccia medal success and GB Short Track get their season started
Girls4Gold star in BBC feature
seen at 20:31, 30 September in UK Sport (Our copy).
BBC take a look at the Girls4Gold graduates on GB Canoeing's World Class Programme
HTA's Regulators' Code self-assessment
seen at 20:31, 30 September in Human Tissue Authority (Our copy).
The Human Tissue Authority has published its self-assessment against the Regulators' Code.
Council sentenced after litter picker struck by car
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Manchester City Council has been fined &pound;15,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries whilst litter picking on a city road. 
Home improvement company fined for potentially lethal work
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Two partners in a home improvement company have been fined after building work at a house exposed a woman and her foster children to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Elderly woman died after suffering burns in nursing home bath
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A nursing home in Deeside has been fined for breaching safety laws after an 88-year-old resident suffered nine per cent burns to her body when she was lowered into a bath of scalding hot water.

Basingstoke company in court after worker crushed
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Basingstoke engineering firm has been sentenced for safety breaches that led to a 42-year-old man being crushed between a telehandler and a steel post at a workshop in West Drayton.
Moray firm in court over worker’s fractured skull
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Aberlour-based haulage firm has been fined for safety failings after a worker was seriously injured when an unsecured barrel fell from a lorry onto his head.
CDM & HSE Construction Policies Update – Birmingham, 13 October 2014
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Meeting of Birmingham Health, Safety and Environment Association. Includes a presentation ‘CDM & HSE Construction Policies Update’ by Gordon Crick, HM Inspector of Health and Safety, HSE.

Wirral builder photographed risking lives
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Wirral builder was caught on camera risking the lives of his workers on a house roof, a court has heard. 
Judith Hackitt’s ‘Risk Assessment’ – Not on my (vegetable) patch!
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Are there hazards associated with cultivating an allotment? Yes, but the risks involved in the use of tools and possibly chemicals are low and are all easily managed.

Do you know who is on your premises? Safe working with contractors and visitors – Bolton, 23 October 2014
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

North Manchester Health, Safety and Advisory Group meeting and presentation. NMHSAG meet bi-monthly and are open to anyone who has an interest in Health & Safety at Work, especially useful to SMEs.

HSE jobs – Power Technology Sector Business Development Manager, HSL
seen at 20:31, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The job holder will be required to grow sales within the Power Technologies Sector, work with the marketing team to raise HSL’s profile across the sector and have an in depth understanding of the problems...

Case 319 – Helmet ban for refuelling motorcyclists
seen at 20:30, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A supermarket filling station asks motorcyclists to remove their helmets and dismount during refuelling for health and safety reasons.

Case 320 – Indoor play area cannot be used after visiting outdoor petting farm
seen at 20:30, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A farm rules that its indoor soft play area can only be used prior to petting the animals and visiting the outdoor attractions.

Case 321 – Scouts banned from having an allotment plot
seen at 20:30, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The chair of a local allotment community gardens site advises that a group of scouts, under the supervision of a leader, cannot have a plot for ‘health and safety’ reasons.

Salford recycling firm sentenced over worker’s crushed leg
seen at 20:30, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A recycling firm has appeared in court after an employee almost lost his right leg when it became trapped in a machine at a Swinton factory.

HSE jobs – Transport Sector Business Development Manager, HSL
seen at 20:30, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The job holder will be required to grow sales within the Transport Sector, establish relationships with both existing HSL customers and new customers and develop an in depth understanding the of the problems ...

Beyond KP4: Engineered Composite Repairs, Failure Analysis, Validated Finite Element Modelling – Aberdeen, 6 November 2014
seen at 20:30, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

If your role is concerned with asset integrity or life extension in the offshore industry you are invited to the second in a series of one-day workshops to help operators address some of the key issues arising...

Firm in court after major petrol escape at Staffordshire fuel site
seen at 20:30, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A company which distributes fuel across a national network of pipelines has been fined after 35,000 litres of unleaded petrol erupted from pipework due to a joint failure.
Rolls Royce fined for loss of radioactive source
seen at 20:30, 30 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations Ltd has been fined &pound;200,000 and ordered to pay costs of &pound;176,500 following the loss of a radioactive source at its plant in Derby.
News story: Her Majesty's Passport Office made directly accountable to Ministers
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

This change follows the exceptional demand for passport applications and renewals earlier this year. In response the Home Secretary introduced a series of measures to ensure people were able to travel.

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News story: Police step up fight to stamp out child sexual exploitation
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Police forces across England and Wales are raising their game in the battle to eradicate child sexual exploitation, the National Policing Lead for Child Protection has said.

Chief Constable Simon Bailey...

Findmypast.co.uk publishes National School Admission Registers, 1870-1914
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Findmypast has today published the National School Admission Registers from 1870 to 1914, which capture a snapshot of school life prior to the First World War.
Indian infantry unit war diaries go online
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Today we are making 171 First World War diaries of the Indian Infantry units deployed to the Western Front available online to download via the First World War 100 portal.
Crime and justice statistics
seen at 20:30, 30 September in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Chris Kelly MP regarding statements about crime and justice statistics
Work with the Valuation Office Agency on CPI-H
seen at 20:30, 30 September in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from John Pullinger to Sir Andrew Dilnot with findings of work on the owner-occupiers' housing component of CPI-H
Annual estimates of employees from the Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES) 2013
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Employee estimates for the UK by region level and below and by broad industrial groupings and below.
Occupational Pension Schemes Survey, 2013
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Membership and average contribution rates are the key estimates from the Occupational Pension Schemes Survey (OPSS) 2013. The nature of benefits provided under occupational pension schemes are also included in this...
National Life Tables, United Kingdom, 2011-2013
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
How long will I live? Life expectancy by age and sex from the National Life Tables. Data includes life expectancy for the UK and the constituent countries from 1980-82 to 2011-13.
Estimates of the Very Old (including Centenarians) for England and Wales, United Kingdom, 2002 to 2013
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Annual mid-year population estimates for those aged 90 and over by sex and single year of age (90 to 104) and the 105 and over age group, 2002-2013, for England and Wales (as a whole) and the United Kingdom.
Quarterly National Accounts, Q2 2014
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, income and expenditure approaches. Gross Domestic Product measures the chained volume index movements of the UK. The services sector accounts for more than...
Business Investment, Q2 2014 Revised Results
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Investment trends for businesses. Contains capital expenditure data at current prices, constant prices and seasonally adjusted.
Index of Services, July 2014
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78.4% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Balance of Payments, Q2 2014
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
A key macro-economic indicator as it measures the UK's financial flows with the rest of the world.
National Accounts and Balance of Payments changes: New data consistent with Blue and Pink Books published
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today released new National Accounts and Balance of Payments data, consistent with the 2014 Blue and Pink Books.
Consumer Trends, Q2 2014
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Household Final Consumption Expenditure (HHFCE) for the UK, the main tables include all expenditure on goods and services by members of UK households
Interpreting the accounts: A review of local government financial ratios 2007/08 to 2012/13 – September 2014
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Audit Commission (Our copy).
Interpreting the accounts: A review of local government financial ratios 2007/08 to 2012/13 – September 2014
Audit Commission invites local government to help armchair auditors interpret the accounts
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Audit Commission (Our copy).
The Commission has today published Interpreting the Accounts: A Review of Local Government Financial Ratios 2007/08 to 2012/13, describing changes in the ratios for English councils during a period of considerable...
International Day of Peace
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Today, people across the world are observing the International Day of Peace. The event was established in 1981 and is dedicated to promoting peace among people and nations. To mark its 20th anniversary in 2001...

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Today is the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

Achieving global nuclear disarmament is one of the oldest goals of the United Nations.  It was the subject of the General...

Reaching 50: The Arms Trade Treaty
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Yesterday, 25 September, the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) reached 50 ratifications and thus triggered entry into force. The Treaty will now enter into force on 24th December 2014. Ratifications have steadily...

Futures 2015 (WP1374)
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Looking ahead to 2040, the 8th annual Wilton Park meeting in the international Futures series is currently in development in association with Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Ministry of Defence.

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CPS statement on David Griffin
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Jenny Hopkins, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the CPS in London, said: "David Griffin, also known as Dave Lee Travis, indecently assaulted a young woman by touching her in a way that was not only deeply invasive...
Man to be charged over Iraqi road side bombs
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Deborah Walsh, Deputy Head of Counter Terrorism at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "Following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Service, I have today authorised charges against Anis Abid Sardar in...
Man convicted of 'Ponzi' investment scheme, taking £2.3 million from 28 victims
seen at 20:30, 30 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Geoffrey Langdale, from North Yorkshire, has today [Thursday 25 September 2014] been sentenced to six years at Bradford Crown Court after he was found guilty of running a 'Ponzi' investment scheme.
AFF hits the road in BFG
seen at 20:30, 30 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Can’t make AFF’s Big Debate in London but have something to share about Army life? AFF will be in your area on the following dates:

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Fri 03 Oct - German Public Holiday CLOSURES
seen at 20:30, 30 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The following services/agencies will be CLOSED due to the German public holiday on Fri 03 Oct:

 

·         Labour Support...

RBL Paderborn Branch Christmas Ball
seen at 20:30, 30 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Sat 29 Nov 14 - The Royal British Legion Paderborn Branch Christmas Draw

NATO Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants’ Mess, Normandy Barracks.

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Author Talk - Mr Con Coughlin - The 'Telegraph' Defence Editor
seen at 20:30, 30 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Wed 15 Oct 14 @ 10:00 hrs in the Kaleidoscope CInema, Barker Barracks. Free admission To reserve a place please contact the Sennelager Library before 10th Oct

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Home-Start Happy Nappies
seen at 20:30, 30 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
The next "Happy Nappies" session will be held in the Löseke Community Centre on Fri 24 Oct.
Home-Start Krafty Kidz
seen at 20:30, 30 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
The next session of Kraft Kidz will be on Fri 10 Oct in the Löseke Community Centre from 1000hrs to 1130hrs.
Operation Paderborn Reunion Party
seen at 20:30, 30 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Calling at past & present Paderborn Medical Staff. Fri 31 Oct from 1930hrs - Operation Paderborn Reunion Party.

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Barker Gymnasium Civilian Induction
seen at 20:30, 30 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

There is a new induction process for civilian users being put in place on the 1 Oct 14. Therefore all civilians wishing to use the Barker Barracks gymnasium facilities are to re-register their...

Press release: Move to make UK global centre for sharing economy
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Building on the success of a new wave of businesses such as Airbnb, Rentmyitems and Zipcar, the government will today (29 September 2014) launch an independent review of the sharing economy.

Technology...

Press release: A66 to get revamp near Workington
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways Agency project to provide smoother journeys and improve safety will be carried out overnight to minimise the impact on traffic.

The road will be closed from 8pm to 6am for three nights between...

Press release: Offenders get ‘through-the-gate’ support for drug and alcohol problems
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Based only minutes from HMP Manchester, the centre will provide a ‘through-the-gate’ service, helping offenders from their final weeks in prison through to their release and resettlement back into the community...

News story: Lord Bates completes his 1,000 mile #walk4peace
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Lord Bates began his fifty seven day walk at the National Candlelit Vigil to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, which took place at Westminster Abbey at 11pm on Monday 4 August.

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News story: Military men help injured comrades swing back into action
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Two British service personnel, and big golf fans, have been recognised by the Prime Minister for their innovative work helping 140 injured members of the armed forces to play golf as part of their rehabilitation...

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes inauguration of new President of Afghanistan
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

The inauguration of President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai today marks the first democratic transfer of power in Afghanistan’s history. This is truly an historic moment...

News story: Driving test candidates warned on Vauxhall recalls
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A vehicle can be recalled by the manufacturer if it has a known safety fault.

There has been a recall of some Vauxhall vehicles because of concerns about steering.

Recalled vehicles

Your vehicle...

Press release: Port company fined £650,000 for health and safety breaches
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Clydeport Operations Ltd, who were sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh today (Monday 29 September 2014), received fines totalling &pound;650,000.

In December 2007 the Flying Phantom was one of...

News story: Passengers to benefit from investment in Nottingham to Lincoln rail service
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Rail services between Nottingham, Newark and Lincoln will be boosted thanks to a &pound;2 million package announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) today (29 September 2014).

The package of ...

Press release: Plans announced for accelerated rollout of Universal Credit after success in north west
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith has today (29 September 2014) announced that Universal Credit will be rolled out to all Jobcentres and local authorities across the country from early next year.

Press release: Full-time government trade union representatives: number falls to single figures
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The latest quarterly figures, for 1 April to 30 June 2014, show that there were 13 full-time union representatives, compared to 200 in November 2011. Since these statistics were collected, the decline has continued...

Press release: UK boosts emergency aid for people displaced by conflict in Central African Republic
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The funding will provide:

&pound;2.5 million to WFP allowing it to feed 86,000 refugees in Cameroon, and provide 38,000 children and new and expecting mothers with additional food; &pound;3.5 ...
Press release: UK Minister welcomes start of Libya peace talks.
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting today, Tobias Ellwood said:

I welcome the start of UN-sponsored peace talks in Ghadames today. Libya faces serious political and security challenges which can only be addressed through an...

Press release: New PHE survey finds 12% of 3 year olds have tooth decay
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The survey, published today (30 September) by Public Health England (PHE), found that those children affected had an average of 3 decayed teeth due to the disease.

According to the survey, there...

Press release: New Right to Build areas at forefront of helping aspiring self-builders
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Eleven areas across the country will benefit from the latest government-backed opportunity to help aspiring custom or self-builders get their projects off the ground, under plans announced today (30 September...

News story: Report into educational charity published
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

We have published a report of our Operational compliance case involving the charity The Global Warming Policy Foundation. The report explains why we got involved with the charity, what regulatory concerns...

News story: Scottish economy continues to strengthen
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Responding to the latest publication of the Bank of Scotland’s Business Monitor the Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael said:

Today’s Bank of Scotland’s Business Monitor shows that the Scottish...

News story: Prime Minister appoints Lord King as Trustee of National Gallery
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Biographical details

Lord King served as Governor of the Bank of England and Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Policy Committee from 2003-2013. He was Deputy Governor at the Bank from 1998...

Press release: Personalised GP care for everyone
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Under changes to their contract with the NHS, GPs will ensure all 53.9 million people in England will get a dedicated GP personally accountable for coordinating care tailored to their physical and mental health...

News story: Syria crisis: Latest updates on UK aid
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Latest humanitarian programme summary (dated 30 September) added to page.

The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been...

Press release: Record number of children adopted
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Today’s announcement (30 September 2014) acts as proof that the government’s reforms are resulting in a world class adoption system, ensuring children are placed faster with their new families. Overall, adoptions...

News story: Army's eye-in-the-sky takes flight in Afghanistan
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

This new capability is providing force protection for British troops as they prepare to draw down from Afghanistan by the end of this year.

Watchkeeper can carry out surveillance tasks and gains situational...

Press release: Tacon requests Code compliance be included in the Tesco review
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon announced today that she has asked Tesco to examine its behaviour towards suppliers during the company’s internal review.

In a keynote speech to a groceries ...

Press release: New westbound slip road - A45/A46 Tollbar End scheme near Coventry - Three overnight closures starting Friday 3 October
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

On Friday 3, Saturday 4, and Sunday 5 October, there will be overnight closures of the A45 Stonebridge Highway westbound carriageway between Tollbar and Stivichall roundabouts, to allow work to take place to ...

News story: The GREAT Festival of Creativity will promote the best of British business
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Events to be held in:

Hong Kong from 18 - 20 November 2014 Shanghai from 3 - 5 March 2015 Inspiring events

The GREAT Festivals showcase the best of British creativity and how British companies...

Press release: Major reform of intellectual property comes into force
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

New measures that will modernise the intellectual property (IP) framework will come into force on 1 October 2014, modernising copyright law and helping designers and patent holders protect their valuable IP.

Press release: Two new appointments to the HSE Board
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Martyn Thomas and Sarah Pinch have been appointed to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Board as non-executive directors. Martyn Thomas’ appointment will commence on 1 October 2014 and run until 30 September...

News story: Inheritance laws simplified
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The changes have been designed to speed up and modernise the process for dividing the money, property and other assets of someone who has died “intestate” (the legal terms for not having a will).

The ...

News story: Benefits of joining DVLA's fleet scheme
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The scheme is for vehicles of all sizes, ages and taxation classes. DVLA allocates a fleet number which is a unique identifier for use with a company’s address. The fleet number is added to all V5Cs of vehicles...

Press release: Woodside Link Road scheme given development consent
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Woodside Link is a new road intended to provide a more direct route for traffic between the primary road network (the M1 motorway and the A5) and the Woodside area of Dunstable / Houghton Regis, a major employment...

Press release: Bridge work starts on M50 between junction 1 and 2, Gloucestershire
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Concrete repairs, anti-corrosion and drainage improvements will all be carried out on Horse Bridge until early March 2015.

Lane closures in both directions of the M50 will be in place from Monday, 6 October...

Press release: 35 new free schools providing more than 22,000 places announced
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has today approved 35 new free school applications, creating more than 22,000 additional school places for children across England.

Establishing new schools is a vital...

Press release: New high speed rail college to be in Birmingham and Doncaster
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The home of the new National College for High Speed Rail will be located in Birmingham and Doncaster, the government announced today (30 September 2014). The headquarters will be based in Birmingham and the college...

Press release: Ex-Rangers chairman Craig Whyte disqualified as a director for 15 years
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The disqualification, which takes effect from 21 October 2014 prevents Mr Whyte from being a company director or in control of a company until 20 October 2029 without permission from the court.

Mr Whyte...

Press release: Deputy Prime Minister requests urgent meeting with Chinese Ambassador
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said:

I am extremely concerned about the recent events in Hong Kong. Britain and China have solemn obligations to the people of Hong Kong to preserve their rights and...

News story: Civil news: Voluntary Appointments System replaced by Find an Adviser tool
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

From Saturday 1 November, we’re replacing the Voluntary Appointment System for asylum advice provision (VAS) with the LAA Find an Adviser online tool.

As providers giving asylum advice may know, VAS has...

News story: Defeating Ebola in Sierra Leone conference
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defeating Ebola in Sierra Leone pledging conference will take place on Thursday 2 October at Lancaster House, London.

The conference will highlight the scale of the Ebola crisis, build on the outcomes...

News story: Points of Light: September 2014 winners
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 121: Jason Venables John.

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

98. Gaby Eirew (...
News story: RAF conducts first air strikes of Iraq mission
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

This action is part of the international coalition’s operations to support the democratic Iraqi government.

In the course of an armed reconnaissance mission from RAF Akrotiri, 2 Tornados were tasked...

News story: RAF conducts first air strikes of Iraq mission
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

This action is part of the international coalition’s operations to support the democratic Iraqi government.

In the course of an armed reconnaissance mission from RAF Akrotiri, 2 Tornados were tasked...