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22 October 2014

Press release: Greening: British support to help more Sierra Leoneans
seen at 21:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

British assistance to tackle Ebola will increase over the coming weeks as existing commitments of UK-funded training and care facilities come on stream, International Development Secretary Justine Greening said...

Press release: PM meeting with President Tan of Singapore
seen at 20:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister welcomed President Tan of Singapore to Downing Street this afternoon. The Prime Minister congratulated President Tan on being awarded the King Charles...

Form: Update registered owners' contact address (COG1)
seen at 18:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh guidance added.

If your property is registered, you should make sure the contact details we hold for you are up to date. You, the applicant must be one of the registered owners of the property...

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 18:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised firing times for November 2014.

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

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 18:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 1 to 7 November 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

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

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Syria
seen at 18:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include Syria (Reg 1105/2014)

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

Guidance: Civil Service management code
seen at 18:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated terms and conditions published, along with document listing the changes made.

The management code sets out regulations and instructions related to civil servants’ terms and conditions of...

Guidance: Disposal of surplus public sector land and buildings protocol for land holding departments
seen at 18:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This Protocol is referenced within Managing Public Money, Annex A1.1.1 “Disposal of Surplus Public Sector Land & Buildings – Protocols for Land Holding Departments”, which describes the procedures ...

Press release: Public invited to give views direct on Birmingham City Council
seen at 18:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Amended public meeting date.

The senior civil servant, who is leading a review of the governance of the city council, wants to hear directly from those living and working in the city on how they...

News story: Culture Secretary hails progress on London 2012 Legacy
seen at 18:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games reached another milestone in East London today with all the affordable rental homes in East Village now fully occupied. The achievement was hailed by...

News story: Messages for Diwali 2014
seen at 18:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the Festival of Lights, begins tomorrow (23 October 2014).

The annual festival is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs around the world and signifies the spiritual ...

News story: Government puts spotlight on access to banking services for customers at industry meeting
seen at 18:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrea Leadsom, today met with senior executives from Britain’s banks and building societies to discuss widening access to banking services for customers across the country...

Press release: Small firms urged to take steps to combat cyber crime
seen at 18:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Many small and medium-sized businesses ignore or underestimate the threat online fraud poses to their profitability, cashflow and reputation, according to a panel of experts on cyber fraud.

Ed Vaizey, ...

News story: Points of Light: October 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 137: Jenny Wong

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

122. Mark Heath (Cambridgeshire...
Notice: Excise Notice 455a: Remote Gaming Duty
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 6.2 has been added to the HTML attachment.

This edition of Notice 455a dated October 2014, only concerns the reforms to Remote Gaming Duty which come into force on 1 December 2014. It is...

FOI release: Grant payments to the NSPCC by the Home Office from 2005 to 2014
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI Release 32453

Grant payments to the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) by the Home Office from 2005 to 2014, including third party payments.

The information was...

Guidance: IHAT allegations under investigation
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the table listing to the latest version.

This table gives a description of every allegation the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) has been instructed to investigate and shows the nature...

Corporate report: Iraq Historic Allegations Team quarterly updates
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the April to June 2014 update with a revised version.

The report fulfils IHAT’s obligation to ensure that the public can access information about its progress. It includes:

noteworthy...
Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'RAF operational low flying training timetable: 3 to 7 November 2014'.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables...

FOI release: Police officers and police community support officers assaulted whilst on duty
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI Release 32380

The number of police officers and police community support officers assaulted whilst on duty in England and Wales from 2010 to 2013, broken down by years.

The information was...

FOI release: Internet access restrictions for detainees in immigration removal centres
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 32401

What internet access restrictions are in place for detainees in the immigration removal centres.

The information was released on 15 August 2014.

FOI release: Extradition requests between the UK and US from April 2007 to May 2014
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI Release 32240

The number of UK citizens requested for extradition from UK by US authorities and how many were extradited.

The number of US citizens requested for extradition...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Richard Paul
seen at 16:31, 22 October 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: 0720272 Teacher’s date...
FOI release: Allegations of assault made by detainees against staff in immigration removal centres
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 31993

Breakdown of allegations of assault made by detainees against staff working in immigration removal centres from 2011 to March 2014, broken down by year and outcomes.

The information...

Corporate report: CIC Regulator: operational report August to October 2014
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This report includes:

•a review of the last quarter

•an update on the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CIC Regulator) team

•details of the events, meetings and ...

FOI release: Applications to have historical convictions for sexual offences disregarded
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 31993

The number of people who have applied to the Home Secretary to have convictions for sexual offences to be disregarded.

Breakdown on question (1) by current home...

Policy paper: Urban living action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for businesses and organisations in the urban living sector during the year.

Policy paper: Transport action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for businesses and organisations in the transport sector during the year.

Policy paper: Space applications action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for businesses and organisations in the space applications sector during the year.

Policy paper: Resource efficiency action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for business in the area of resource efficiency during the year.

Policy paper: High-value manufacturing action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for UK high-value manufacturing businesses during the year.

Policy paper: Health and care action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for businesses and organisations in the heath and care sector during the year.

Policy paper: Energy action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for businesses in the UK energy industry during the year.

Policy paper: Emerging technologies action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for business in the emerging technologies and industries during the year.

Policy paper: Built environment action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for businesses in the UK’s built environment industry during the year.

Policy paper: Digital economy action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for business in the UK’s digital economy during the year.

Policy paper: Agriculture and food action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for businesses in the UK agriculture and food industries during the year.

Policy paper: Enabling technologies action plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This infographic sets out our budgeted plans to create opportunities for business in the enabling technologies during the year.

Decision: Rapid Review Panel recommendations
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Rapid Review Panel recommendations for; Synoptics – ProReveal; EcoLab – EnCompass Hygiene Intelligence Program; Alphasonics UCS Ltd – Ultrasonic Disinfector Washer; Titan Healthcare – Titan Healthcare...

Guidance: Egypt: country information and guidance
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated operational guidance note.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. The reports...

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 231 (22 October 2014)
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

college capital investment fund: outstanding interim use of funds statements college capital projects: deadlines apprenticeship grant for employers 16 to 24: current eligibility criteria...
FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 20 October 2014
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI response for QRA's launches.

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 20 October 2014.

Guidance: SFA: payments and data
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated the SFA: payments and data page today.

This is the latest information on payments and Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data collection. This ensures that colleges, training organisations...

Guidance: Rapid Review Panel: recommendation listing
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated recommendation listing.

Submissions receiving no recommendation (NR) are most commonly due to a lack of clarity in the evidence provided by the applicant.

Meetings MRRS 01 to 16...

Decision: Streetfield Middle School
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: VAR651

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements decision - approved

School type: community

School phase: middle-deemed secondary

Local authority...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memos 20 and 21/14 and revised chapters L4 and U2, annotated to new memos.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) ...
Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memos 26/14 - SF CWP - changes to weather stations and postcode districts for winter 2014/15 - IS, JSA(IB), ESA(IR) and SPC and 27/14 and 27/14 - Second or subsequent referrals for the WCA - ESA...

Form: Voluntary-aided school building projects: forms
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated approval form added

Here you can find various forms related to capital expenditure at voluntary-aided schools, including forms:

to apply for additional costs for extra capital works...
Notice: PE28 5NT, Mr Stephen Wright : Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain:

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Guidance: Charging for school activities
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated advice document to provide clarity on how charges should be applied for extended day services for day pupils at state boarding schools.

This departmental advice is for:

local authorities...
Notice: YO8 8EQ, Mr Steven Masters: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 22 October 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: Customs Information Paper 70 (2014): full launch dates for the Automatic Licence Verification System extension project
seen at 16:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

As previously notified in CIP 13 (77) 13 (82) and 14 (22), Defra’s Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS) has been extended to cover the automation of imports regulated by the Animal and Plant Health Agency...

New appointment to NERC announced
seen at 16:30, 22 October in NERC news (Our copy).
Greg Clark, Minister for Universities, Science and Cities, has announced the appointment of Professor Ian Poll of Cranfield University to the Natural Environment Research Council.
Review of the Implementation of Consolidated Grants
seen at 16:30, 22 October in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
With the transition of all research groups to consolidated grants complete, STFC reviewed the implementation of consolidated grants between January and May 2014.
Brighton Photo Biennial 2014 - Communities, Collectives & Collaboration
seen at 16:30, 22 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Brighton Photo Biennial 2014 - Communities, Collectives & Collaboration
Keeping in touch with HSE – eBulletins
seen at 16:30, 22 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Help us keep in touch, don’t forget to update your free eBulletin subscription over 100 topics available.

News story: New support for public sector workers
seen at 16:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Deputy Prime Minister gave a speech to an audience of public sector workers, including teachers, social workers, local government and NHS staff, civil service apprentices & Fast Streamers. He thanked ...

Speech: Supporting Britain's public sector talent
seen at 16:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Before I say anything else, I want to start with a thank you. The work you and other public sector workers do is hard. You don’t do it because you want an easy life. You don’t do it because it’s a cushy job. ...

Speech: Driverless vehicles: the uses and benefits
seen at 16:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning everyone.

It’s a real pleasure to join you today (22 October 2014) at Thatcham.

My thanks to David and the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety for inviting me and...

News story: Additional measures in place overseas to help British Nationals who need a new or replacement passport
seen at 16:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Change of web page image

Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) is dealing with the highest demand for passports in 12 years and has issued over three million passports so far in 2014. However, ...

News story: Culture Secretary hails progress on London 2012 Legacy
seen at 16:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games reached another milestone in East London today with all the affordable rental homes in East Village now fully occupied. The achievement was hailed by...

News story: Vehicle tax Direct Debit
seen at 16:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Paying vehicle tax by Direct Debit offers you the opportunity to pay for your vehicle tax in 1 of 3 new ways:

6 monthly (a one off payment) Annually ( a one off payment) Monthly ( total spread over ...
Press release: Weekend closure of M42 junction 6 near Birmingham Airport and NEC
seen at 16:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Diversion signs will be in place from late afternoon on Friday before the start of the planned closures at 9.00pm that evening which are due to finish before next Monday morning’s peak at 6.00am.

Three...

News story: Farepak dividends
seen at 16:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The liquidation of Farepak has now concluded. The joint liquidators have passed the money in relation to unclaimed cheques to the Insolvency Service.

How can I claim the funds I am owed?

If you made ...

News story: Diwali 2014: David Cameron's message
seen at 16:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

David Cameron said:

As the world celebrates the festival of lights let us all embrace the true spirit of Diwali: the victory of light over darkness, and hope over despair.

At this special...

Guidance: DBS Disclosure News: October 2014
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This month’s edition includes:

centre of excellence making our service work for you operation FALCON out with the old, in with the new
Guidance: Customs Information Paper 69 (2014): withdrawal of Guide to Importing and Exporting: Breaking down the Barriers
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Customs Information Paper 52 (2014) announced our intention to withdraw A Guide to Importing and Exporting: Breaking down the Barriers. This paper confirms that decision.

Guidance: Counting rules for recorded crime
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Counting rules for theft'.

The Home Office Counting Rules provide a national standard for the recording and counting of ‘notifiable’ offences recorded by police forces in England and Wales...

Guidance: Strategy development: a toolkit for NHS providers
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).
For the best user experience we encourage you to download or save the toolkit to an internal server or hard drive.

This toolkit is designed to support you with your strategy development process. It will give...

Guidance: 2014/15 National Tariff Payment System: responses to questions
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September's enquiries have been added to the page.

This guidance is not intended to supersede the ‘2014/15 National Tariff Payment System’, which remains the main source of information.

Guidance: Cold weather plan for England 2014
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Included the 'Minimum home temperature thresholds for health in winter – A systematic literature review' document.

See also: Keep warm keep well

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal defended decisions
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find details of all our defended decisions

Pre 2014 defended decisions can be found via National Archives
Consultation outcome: Looked-after children: improving permanence
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government response document.

The Department for Education is consulting on a range of proposals to strengthen the team around the looked-after child, improve the status, security and...

Policy paper: Draft Protection of Charities Bill
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

The measures in the draft bill include:

banning people with convictions for certain criminal offences, such as terrorism or money laundering, from being a charity trustee a new power to disqualify a person...
Promotional material: English language training capability overseas
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Publication by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Education on the UK’s education and training capability in English language training. Includes case studies of how UK organisations are delivering projects overseas...

Guidance: Wessex Centre Prospectus
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version uploaded.

The Wessex Centre is one of 15 centres in England. This centre is part of the South of England region.

Guidance: Influenza: the green book, chapter 19
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: In Table 19.6, InfluvacDesu® vaccine has been renamed Influvac®.

Chapter 19 update patches

Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. There are 3 types...

Corporate report: Social Security Advisory Committee annual report 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) is an independent statutory body that provides impartial advice on social security and related matters. It scrutinises most of the complex secondary legislation that...

Promotional material: UK education and training capability
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Publication by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Education covering the UK’s expertise in:

education and training provision educational technology and resources qualifications, assessment and quality...
Promotional material: Oil and gas: UK education and training capability
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Publication by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Education on the UK’s capability in education and training for the oil and gas industry.

FOI release: Period that individuals may be outside the UK without losing their Indefinite Leave to Remain
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 32366

Maximum period of time individuals are allowed to be outside the UK without losing their Indefinite Leave to Remain.

The information was released on 31 July 2014.

Guidance: Noise Amelioration Scheme (Military): RAF Marham
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

The survey details the results of a environmental noise survey conducted under the Noise Amelioration Scheme (Military) (NAS(M)) criteria of aircraft activity at RAF Marham was completed by the RAF Noise and ...

FOI release: Capita's contact management Key Performance Indicators, 2012 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 32286

Capita’s Key Performance Indicator (KPI) performance from December 2012 to March 2014.

The information was released on 12 August 2014

Notice: J & B Farnaby: application made to abstract (take) water
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

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...
Guidance: Further Education Learning Technology Action Group recommendations: SFA response
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

The aim of the Further Education Learning Technology Action Group (FELTAG) was to identify obstacles preventing further education providers taking full advantage of technology. The group’s recommendations were...

Notice: SO45 3NX: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 22 October 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: Tradebe Fawley...
Notice: LS25 2DP: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 22 October 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: Mr Paul Fraiser...
Notice: BB7 4QF, Castle Cement Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 22 October 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: NR28 9RY, H. J. Heinz Frozen and Chilled Foods (Europe) Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 22 October 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...

FOI release: St. Alban’s college legacy status and suspension details
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 32576

The details of when St. Alban’s college was given legacy status, licence suspended and removed from the Tier 4 register of sponsors.

The information was released on 19 August...

Decision: TATOC Consumer Helpline
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Decision of the Charity Commission published on 22 October 2014 following a Decision Review.

The commission did not register the organisation as it did not consider that it had wholly charitable purposes...

Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Twin Oaks Farm
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published consultation outcome.

See the consultation summary for information about the proposed restriction to open access land (case number: 2009040042). The consultation map shows the open access...

FOI release: BIS sports day in July 2014
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) including:

date and location of BIS sports day in July 2014 executive agencies and other departments invited cost of...
Notice: Trade marks: hearings diaries
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Main hearing, procedural hearing and appeals to the appointed person diaries updated.

These documents are updated regularly to highlight the trade marks hearings which have been scheduled.

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Notice: DA8 2AW: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Typo

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator ...
Notice: Catfield, Norfolk: abstraction licences
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with consultation end date.

This document explains how the Environment Agency is reviewing 2 applications to renew abstraction licences held by Mr Alston at Catfield Norfolk.

FOI release: Employer checking service requests related to European Economic Area nationals
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI Release 32441

The number of employer checking service (ECS) requests about European Economic Area (EEA) nationals handled between January and December 2013.

The average number...

FOI release: Compensation paid out for unlawful detention from 2011 to 2013
seen at 14:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI Release 32365

Compensation paid out to individuals for unlawful detention due to immigration related issues from 2011 to 2013.

The information was released on 19 August 2014.

Darwen scrap metal firm fined over lead poisoning
seen at 14:30, 22 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Darwen-based scrap metal firm has been fined for health and safety failings after workers suffered from lead poisoning.
Vacant Space For Business Opportunity in Normandy Bks
seen at 14:30, 22 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The Beauty Salon in Normandy Bks/Sennelager (above the Naafi) has become available, should you have any interest in utilising the space (not necessary a beauty saloon), please contact the G4 Clerk Mrs...

Urgent and important information bulletin from BFG Customs and Immigration and Vehicle Licencing Office
seen at 14:30, 22 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The applications delivering BFG Customs and Immigration and Vehicle Licencing Office services are hosted on servers in England. We have been notified of a major maintenance programme affecting the...

110 Pro Coy Fire Truck Pull
seen at 14:30, 22 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

110 Pro Coy 1 RMP will be pulling a fire truck on 7th November at 1000hrs on Normandy Barracks to raise funds for BLESMA. Everyone is invited to come along and donate generously.

BFBS BIG SALUTE 2014
seen at 14:30, 22 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

The 2014 BFBS Big Salute on-air and online auction will be broadcast across the BFBS Radio network on Friday 31st October, but you can start bidding now on more than 100 items on eBay and...

Press release: New funding and powers to tackle abuse in the charity sector
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

An additional &pound;8 million of funding to boost the Charity Commission’s ability to tackle abuse, including the use of funds for extremist and terrorist activity, will be announced today by Prime Minister...

Press release: Charity regulator welcomes new funding and legislation to strengthen its powers
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The commission has welcomed today’s announcement of new funding to help it prioritise its monitoring and enforcement work, and the publication of the Draft Protection of Charities Bill. The regulator says the...

Speech: Energy UK conference
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Many thanks Angela for that introduction.

Let me take this opportunity to thank you for the efforts you have made over the last two years as Energy UK Chief Executive, to keep open the lines...

News story: Heatric wins £80 million contract in Brazil with UKTI assistance
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Heatric has won an &pound;80 million contract to supply high performance compact Printed Circuit Heat Exchangers (PCHEs) to the Brazilian national oil and gas company, Petrobras. These PCHEs will be...

Speech: Energy UK conference - trust and consumer engagement
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Check against delivery

Today I want to talk to you about trust and consumer engagement in the market.

I don’t think it would be controversial to say that energy companies do not come high on ...

News story: How innovative is your CIC?
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The aim of the research is to investigate the determinants of CIC innovation and productivity and analyse their impact on economic, social and environmental growth.

The Founder and/or Managing Director...

Speech: Supporting Britain's public sector talent
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Before I say anything else, I want to start with a thank you. The work you and other public sector workers do is hard. You don’t do it because you want an easy life. You don’t do it because it’s a cushy job. ...

Press release: Boost for agricultural innovations in Wales from UK Government fund
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Three organisations in Wales will benefit from a share of &pound;5 million of funding from the UK Government and industry to develop innovations to solve some of the world’s greatest agricultural challenges...

Press release: Universal Credit: transforming the welfare state
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Iain Duncan Smith has today published ‘Universal Credit at work’, a comprehensive report which outlines progress to date and details some encouraging early results...

News story: Go global with your business
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK 2014 is an opportunity for your business to find out about global market opportunities and trends.

Take your business to the event and find out what support could be available to you.

Statement to Parliament: Gifting of equipment, stores and infrastructure to the government of Afghanistan
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond:

The UK is committed to developing counter terrorism capability in Afghanistan in furtherance of the Government’s counter-terrorism (CT) objectives under CONTEST. As ...

Press release: Foreign Secretary meets General John Allen
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond met U.S. General John Allen, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, in London today. Speaking after the meeting, the Foreign Secretary said:

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Press release: Further boost to workplace pension saving with abolition of 'short service refunds' from next year
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

With more than 4.7 million people now automatically enrolled into workplace pension schemes, the change represents a further measure to boost pension saving and make sure today’s workers can look forward to comfort...

News story: Local policing - have your say
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Local policing - accountability, leadership and ethics

Press release: Public invited to give views direct on Birmingham City Council
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Amended public meeting date.

The senior civil servant, who is leading a review of the governance of the city council, wants to hear directly from those living and working in the city on how they...

News story: Geodiversity Charter for England launched
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Geodiversity Charter is a first for England. It seeks to inspire decision makers and communities to celebrate and take action for our hidden natural heritage. This is the variety of rocks, fossils, ...

Speech: Rob Wilson speech at the Foundation for Social Improvement Annual Conference
seen at 14:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s a great pleasure to be with you today and to open the Foundation for Social Improvement’s annual fundraising conference.

I’ve only been Minister for Civil Society for a few weeks, but I’ve been an...

FOI release: Emergency travel documents obtained for Zimbabwean nationals
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI Release 32364

Number of emergency travel documents (ETDs) obtained for Zimbabwean nationals between August 2011 and March 2014, including number of foreign nationals offenders (FNOs).

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FOI release: Contract details of service providers authorised to conduct ballistic, knife and spike testing
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 32194

Contract approval date of the current test facilities providers

Contract expiring date

Method used to advertise the tender

Guidance: Whitehall publisher 'media enquiries' format
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Read ‘Content types’ to find out more about when and how to use this content type.

Corporate report: Issue briefing: dealing with the tax affairs of wealthy individuals
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

It’s our job to make sure that both businesses and individuals pay the right amount of tax. To do this we understand and respond to risks in the tax system by making sure that our compliance work covers the full...

Guidance: DESG graduate scheme: engineering system anchors
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the previous engineering system anchors booklets with the latest version of the 'Making your engineering system anchors choice' booklet.

The DESG graduate scheme is streamed by engineering...

FOI release: Withdrawal of the competition for Secure English Language Test licences
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 32053

Reason to extend the SELT licence agreements

When bidders were notified the competition for the SELT licences was being withdrawn

SELT providers...

Transparency data: Natural England expenses: chief executive and executive directors
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Natural England’s chief executive is based at the head office in Sheffield. To deliver the role effectively, they undertake a significant amount of travel in order to lead staff based at Natural England’s offices...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Marnham Road, Low Marnham, Newark (ref: 2201459, 21 October 2014)
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal for a biomass fuelled combined heat and power plant, auxiliary boilers, product silos, new offices, revised trailer and car parking, associated facilities, landscaping...

FOI release: People aged 65 or over removed from the UK when leaving detention
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 32458

The number of people aged 65 or over who have been removed from the UK when leaving detention, between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2014.

The information was released on 7 August...

Transparency data: Natural England expenses: chair and board members
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Natural England’s chair and board members are reimbursed for the costs they incur when travelling on the behalf of the organisation’s business. The document above shows the costs associated with accommodation...

Research and analysis: Universal Credit Pathfinder Evaluation
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit (UC) is a simpler, single monthly payment for people who are looking for work or on a low income. The introduction of UC represents a fundamental reform of the benefits system. It aims to:

Policy paper: Universal Credit at work
seen at 11:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

In the white paper Universal Credit: welfare that works we set out the government’s plans to reform the benefits system. In this report we detail our progress in delivering Universal Credit (UC).

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More successful applicants announced to our Strategic touring programme
seen at 11:30, 22 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
More successful applicants announced to our Strategic touring programme
Urgent Information Bulletin
seen at 11:30, 22 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The applications delivering BFG Customs and Immigration and Vehicle Licensing Office services are hosted on servers in England. We have been notified of a major maintenance programme affecting the servers...

Urgent Information Bulletin from BFG C&I and VLO
seen at 11:30, 22 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The applications delivering BFG Customs and Immigration and Vehicle Licensing Office services are hosted on servers in England. We have been notified of a major maintenance programme affecting...

Vacant Space For Business Opportunity in Normandy Bks
seen at 11:30, 22 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The Beauty Salon in Normandy Bks/Sennelager (above the Naafi) has become available, should you have expressions of interest to utilise the space, please contact the G4 Clerk Mrs Maureen Lee on 05254 982 ...

News story: New DBS digital services
seen at 11:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

We are developing new digital systems to make our customer journey easier and our turnaround times quicker. This is driven by our three year strategic plan and desire to become Government’s Centre of Excellence...

Speech: Energy UK conference
seen at 11:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Check against delivery

Introduction

Many thanks Angela for that introduction.

Let me take this opportunity to thank you for the efforts you have made over the last two years as Energy UK Chief...

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about a public interest defence in law for journalism, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister attached a great deal of importance to the UK?s strong and robust investigative...

Recall Bill
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about the Recall Bill, the PMOS said the Prime Minister wanted to hear what members of the House of Commons had to say, and what ideas they might have on the issue.

original source.

Radicalisation
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about radicalisation of British citizens abroad, the PMOS said the government is working closely with police and security agencies to bring forward legislation on this matter.

original ...

Open consultation: SEN and disability: detained persons regulations and revised code
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

We are consulting on:

draft Special Educational Needs and Disability (Detained Persons) Regulations 2015 draft revisions to the ‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years...
Statistics - national statistics: Public sector finances, supplementary table: September 2014
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2014 to 2015 budget (revised)
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised release and annex A.

The latest national statistics on the budget estimates of local authority revenue expenditure and financing for 2014 to 2015 were released on 23 July 2014 under...

Statistics: Youth work in Wales: financial year ending March 2014
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Changing Shape of UK Manufacturing
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Rail transport in Wales: 2013
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Local authority registers of people with disabilities in Wales: 31 March 2014
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Housing Benefit: statistics on speed of processing 2014 to 2015
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

The speed of processing official statistics replace the old ‘right time indicator’. These Housing Benefit speed of processing statistics show new claims and changes of circumstances separately and do not include...

Statistics: Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2014 to 2015 individual local authority data
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced 'Revenue account (RA) budget 2014 to 2015' and added 'Revenue account (RA) budget 2014 to 2015 supplementary table'.

The data in the following spreadsheets have been used to compile the...

Research and analysis: Mystery Shopper results
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest October 2014 data.

On 11 February 2011 the Prime Minister, along with Francis Maude, the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Baroness Eaton of the Local Government Group, launched...

Statistics: Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2013 to 2014 individual local authority data - outturn
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Revenue outturn (RO) 2013 to 2014 supplementary table'.

The data in the above spreadsheets have been used to compile the final outturn estimates of local authority revenue expenditure and...

Statistics: Comparison of Universal Credit and Jobseeker's Allowance outcomes
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This exploratory analysis of Universal Credit (UC) during the first 9 months of live running provides an early indication of possible differences between UC and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) behaviours and outcomes...

Guidance: South Bristol link: inspector's report
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This inspector’s report concerns an inquiry into the south Bristol link. The report features the inspector’s recommendations on the:

North Somerset Council (South Bristol Link Classified Road) Side Roads...
Correspondence: South Bristol link: decision letter
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This letter from the Secretaries of State for Transport and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs responds to an inspector’s report on the south Bristol link. The letter states that the Secretaries of State...

Transparency data: Innovate UK organisation chart
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

See the organisation structure in the following attachments:

organisation chart directors organisation chart iProg organisation chart
Guidance: State aid: Assisted Areas - introduction
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to the guidance on Assisted Areas.

Assisted Areas are places where government can offer additional financial support to businesses under European Commission state aid rules.

This...

Statistics: Northern Ireland Terrorism Legislation: Annual Statistics 2013/14
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

The report details the use in Northern Ireland of powers contained within the Terrorism Act 2000, the Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006, the Counter Terrorism Act 2008 and the Justice and Security (Northern...

Research and analysis: IP attaché evaluation report
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

The intellectual property (IP) attachés provide a focal point in host countries for supporting UK businesses with IP related issues. They also promote UK government interests and work with local intellectual ...

Corporate report: Advisory Committee on Pesticides: annual report 2013
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

The report details the work of the committee in 2013. It includes a number case studies highlighting the committee’s role in providing advice to government on assessing risks from, and authorising the use of, ...

Corporate report: Sites of Special Scientific Interest: designation
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) give legal protection to the best sites for wildlife and geology.

Natural England holds responsibility for identifying and protecting SSSIs in England under...

FOI release: Tier 1 general visa applications from Indian and Australian nationals
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 2750/32381

Number of Tier 1 general visa applications from Indian and Australian nationals processed from 28 February 2008 to 6 April 2011, including those granted, refused, rejected and pending...

Guidance: Right to rent immigration checks: landlords' code of practice
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated code of practice

This document provides guidance for landlords affected by the introduction of right to rent immigration checks.

The code of practice explains:

if your property...
FOI release: Indefinite Leave to Remain applications based on long residence
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 32350

The number of Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applications, based on long residence, received from 1 January to 31 March 2014.

The average decision time for those...

FOI release: Life Signs Monitoring system tested in police stations and custody cells in the UK
seen at 10:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 32344

Whether the system is being used in Prisons in the UK.

Disadvantages and limitations of the Life Signs Monitoring system learned during testing.

The information was released...

Dorset’s Arts Development Team win three awards
seen at 10:30, 22 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Dorset’s Arts Development Team win three awards
Press release: Schools figures reveal impact of government's plan for education
seen at 10:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 350 applications for free schools were submitted by parents, teachers and charities this year, the highest number for a single year since the policy was introduced in 2010. This means that more pupils...

News story: British Antarctic Legislation
seen at 10:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Administration The Interpretation and General Provisions Ordinance (MS Word Document, 216KB) (The Interpretation and General Provisions Ordinance 1990) The Principal Legal Adviser Ordinance (...
United Kingdom and Macao (Tax Exchange) (David Gauke)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Macao was signed on 3 September 2014. The text of the TIEA has been deposited in the Libraries of both Houses and will be made available on the website: https...

TV Licence Enforcement Review (Sajid Javid)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 9 September 2014 I announced my intention to begin a review into TV licence enforcement.

I am pleased today to announce the publication of the terms of reference for the review of television licence ...

Middle East (Michael Fallon)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to the update I provided to the House on 16 October on UK operations against ISIL, Official Report, column 35WS, I can confirm that Reaper remotely piloted aircraft are due to begin operations very shortly...

State of Natural Capital (Elizabeth Truss)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Natural Capital Committee (NCC) published its second report on “The State of Natural Capital” on 11 March 2014. It set out the committee’s analysis of the challenges we face in

England...

Child Sexual Abuse (Theresa May)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to my statement to the House on 7 July, Official Report, column 23, and my written ministerial statements of 9 July, Official Report, column 20WS, and 5 September 2014, Official Report, columns 28-29WS...

Prison Curriculum (Women) (Simon Hughes)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

One of my priorities is to see all women benefit from targeted education and training in prison which meets their needs. This will prepare them in the best way possible for eventual release and future employment...

Kincora Boy’s Home (Historical Institutional Abuse) (Theresa Villiers)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have been giving careful consideration to the best way to address the allegations, some of which involve security agencies, in connection with abuse at Kincora Boys’ Home in Belfast in the 1970s.

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British Transport Police Authority: Triennial Review (Baroness Kramer)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing the Part 2 report of the Triennial Review of the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA).

The BTPA is the non-departmental public body (NDPB) responsible for ensuring an efficient...

Children: Sexual Abuse (Lord Bates, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government and Energy and Climate Change), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

Further to my statement to the House on 7 July and my written ministerial...

Kincora Boys’ Home (Baroness Randerson)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Theresa Villiers) has made the following Written Statement:

I have been giving careful consideration to the best way to address the allegations...

Natural Capital (Lord de Mauley, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Children, Schools and Families), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Right Hon Friend the Secretary of State (Elizabeth Truss) has today made the following statement.

The Natural Capital Committee (NCC) published its second report on the State of Natural Capital on 11...

Television Licences (Lord Gardiner of Kimble)
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Right Hon Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Rt Hon Sajid Javid) made the following statement:

On 9th September 2014 I announced my intention to begin a review into TV Licence...

Notice: Patents Journal special notices: 6544
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

These are notices which appear for a limited number of weeks.

They include Intellectual Property policy announcements and recent additions to the British Library.

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New FIS data returns known issues and FIS release guide uploaded 22 October 2014.

Funding Information System (FIS)

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

Research and analysis: Paths to public health and wellbeing: examples of local authority action in the South West
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

This document provides examples of local authorities’ work on public health initiatives.

Corporate report: Civil Nuclear Police Authority 2013 to 2014 annual report and accounts
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Civil Nuclear Police Authority annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014.

Statistical data set: Other TB statistics
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information on movement testing monitoring and movement testing quarterly report.

This data set includes a range of other statistics relevant to the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle...

Guidance: Key stage 1: guidance for teacher assessment moderation
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Effective practice for LAs - data submission section amended.

Schools and local authorities (LAs) have a statutory duty to ensure that teacher assessment is accurate and in line with national standards...

Statistics: Factsheet: The UK's humanitarian aid response to the Syria crisis
seen at 09:31, 22 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 21 Oct 14

This update is correct as of 21 October 2014. Further updates will be published as the situation changes.

The role of universities in city and local growth
seen at 09:31, 22 October in HEFCE news (Our copy).
HEFCE welcomes the final report of the City Growth Commission (Note 1), including its specific analysis of the role of universities (Note 2).
Layers of Protection Analysis: Practical Application and Pitfalls – London, 9 – 10 December 2014
seen at 09:30, 22 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

LOPA is a risk assessment method used to determine and demonstrate how safeguards protect against known hazard scenarios. This course draws on that guidance, its relevance to other applications, and pitfalls ...

UK continues to be a manufacturing nation, says ONS
seen at 09:30, 22 October in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Perceptions that manufacturing is disappearing from the UK are wide of the mark, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Despite the number of workers employed falling significantly since the late...
BA(G) Boxing Qualification Course Package
seen at 09:30, 22 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

BA(G) Boxing Qualification Course Package: 01- 04 December 2014 (Barker Barracks Paderborn)

 

The next ‘BA(G) Boxing Course Package’ will take place over the period...

Press release: CMA issues two banks with directions on SME ‘bundling’ undertakings
seen at 09:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Since a Competition Commission (CC) investigation concluded in 2002, 8 major banks in the UK have been prohibited by legally-binding undertakings from requiring small and medium-sized enterprises...

News story: New support for public sector workers
seen at 09:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Deputy Prime Minister gave a speech to an audience of public sector workers, including teachers, social workers, local government and NHS staff, civil service apprentices & Fast Streamers. He thanked ...

Press release: Charity regulator welcomes new funding and legislation to strengthen its powers
seen at 09:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The commission has welcomed today’s announcement of new funding to help it prioritise its monitoring and enforcement work, and the publication of the Draft Protection of Charities Bill. The regulator says the...

Press release: New funding and powers to tackle abuse in the charity sector
seen at 02:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

An additional &pound;8 million of funding to boost the Charity Commission’s ability to tackle abuse, including the use of funds for extremist and terrorist activity, will be announced today by Prime Minister...

Press release: £5 million for agricultural innovation
seen at 02:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Businesses and universities across the UK will benefit from a share of &pound;5 million of funding from government and industry to develop innovations to solve some of the world’s greatest agricultural challenges...

Press release: Trade Minister urges British business to boost exports to Singapore
seen at 02:30, 22 October in News and communications (Our copy).
British Airways will introduce the Airbus A380 to its Singapore route from next week, creating an extra 1,020 seats a week Lloyds Banking Group is making Singapore its Asian hub for commercial banking activities...