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27 October 2014

Press release: Egyptian Foreign Minister visits London
seen at 22:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri is on his first official visit to London on the 27 and 28 October for talks on the bilateral relationship and foreign policy. He will attend a dinner at Lancaster House...

Press release: Ukraine election results
seen at 21:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Reflecting on election results in Ukraine, Prime Minister David Cameron said:

“Yesterday’s elections were a clear demonstration of Ukraine’s commitment to democracy. The people of Ukraine showed real ...

Press release: Leading infrastructure firms commit to carbon reduction
seen at 20:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Companies Thames Tideway Tunnel, Lafarge Tarmac, Temple Group, Kier Infrastructure and Barhale Trant Utilities have today (27 October 2014) become the latest signatories to the Infrastructure Carbon Review (ICR...

Statement to Parliament: Prime Minister statement on European Council
seen at 20:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Afghanistan

Mr Speaker, yesterday British forces concluded their combat mission in Afghanistan.

I know the thoughts of the whole House will be with the friends and families of every one of the 453 British...

Notice: M34 5FA, Mr Christopher Matthews Fairfield Golf Club: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:31, 27 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: RG10 8EX, Mr David Beazley: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:31, 27 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: BA2 7DE, Mr Rupert Johnson: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:31, 27 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...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 18:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated versions of both documents to include the specification for a new primary school in Cambridgeshire and to show the agreed sponsor for the new academy in Lincolnshire.

‘Local authorities...

Guidance: Improving Civil Service skills: good management
seen at 18:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This guide sets out what good management look like, and provides case studies and examples highlighting these skills and capabilities. The main themes it explores are:

why is this a priority learning area...
Transparency data: Expenditure over £25,000: September 2014
seen at 18:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Land Registry publishes details of all transactions of £25,000 and over.

Transparency data: Expenditure over £25,000: August 2014
seen at 18:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Land Registry publishes details of all transactions of £25,000 and over.

Transparency data: Expenditure over £25,000: July 2014
seen at 18:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Land Registry publishes details of all transactions of £25,000 and over.

Guidance: Guide to Islamic finance in the UK
seen at 18:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of the UK Excellence in Islamic Finance guide 2014

The UK has become a centre for Islamic finance. Most banks deliver Islamic finance transactions and many large professional services...

Correspondence: Vaccine update: issue 221 October 2014
seen at 18:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

October’s issue covers a wide range of topics including updates on the flu vaccination programme and recent vaccine uptake data for pertussis in pregnancy and rotavirus. There’s also extensive coverage of new...

Press release: Entrepreneurs encouraged to tap into creative accessible technologies market
seen at 18:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

International accessible technologies market worth $3 billion, and yet there’s a ‘serious gap in the British market’ say ministers.

British entrepreneurs are being challenged by the government to develop...

News story: Points of Light: October 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 141: Claire Worden

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

122. Mark Heath (Cambridgeshire...
News story: Bye-bye Bastion
seen at 18:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

As British troops leave Camp Bastion, marking the end of UK combat operations in Helmand, over the coming days you can read about the military effort over the last 8 years in Helmand.

Each day this week...

Research and analysis: India: monthly economic report - September
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The report highlights growth and inflation and is prepared by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). It provides information and related comment to help recipients form their own judgments about making business decisions...

Statistics - national statistics: Pocket databank: economic indicators
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2014 pocket databank

The focus of the Pocket databank is to be a quick and concise reference source for monthly and annual historical data.

A comprehensive list of recent UK economy...

Research and analysis: India: visit of Secretary of State for culture, media and sport
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Minister signs cultural memorandum of understanding, speaks on internet governance, develops people to people links and promotes investment, tourism and use of UK as a film location.

Corporate report: ILF business plan, 2013 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This business plan gives details of the Independent Living Fund’s strategic aims, resource plan, trustees and executive board.

Following the decision made by the Minister on 6 March 2014 to close...

Notice: B69 3EL, Innovative Environmental Solutions UK Limited: Environmental permit draft decision advertisement
seen at 16:31, 27 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. In some cases they also consult on draft...

Notice: RH7 6HU, Matthews (Sussex) Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 27 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: U to Z signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added WSX Enterprise Limited.

About the corporate covenant

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

Notice: NG13 9NE, Sheardown Farms Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 27 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: British Forces Post Office: last dates of posting
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated last dates of posting for Christmas 2014.

The ‘Last dates of posting’ list contains dates for the:

last recommended posting dates for letters (both air and surface) latest...
Notice: NN17 5UA: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the partial surrender letter and decision document for:

...
Guidance: Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme register
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest version of Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme register - October 2014.

If your company is registered for the Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme, it’s details will be made ...

FOI release: FOI Publications October 2014
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added AccouTax Limited.

About the corporate covenant

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

Notice: DH1 1ST: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 27 October 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: Refresco...
Corporate report: CAC Annual Reports
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

CAC Annual Reports from 2000-01 to 2011-12 are available from the National Archives.

For Reports before 2000, please telephone the CAC on 020 7904 2300 or email us at enquiries@cac.gov.uk

Guidance: Panel deputies: list of court-approved professionals
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded new list of panel deputies

Some professional deputies are called ‘panel deputies’. They are approved by the Court of Protection. The court appoints deputies from this list...

Guidance: Employment and Support Allowance: leaflet
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised version of leaflet, includes new information about ESA ‘waiting days’.

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) helps people with an illness or disability to move into work. It ...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 27 October 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...

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Elddis Transport (Consett) Ltd.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dogfi.sh Mobile Ltd.

About the corporate covenant

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

Corporate report: Nature Improvement Areas: improved ecological networks
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

These documents explain the aims and objectives of the Nature Improvement Area (NIA) programme and provide details of each of the 12 NIA projects.

Notice: BS48 3DY, Bristol Airport Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 27 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: BS48 3DY, Bristol Airport Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 27 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: BS48 3DY, Bristol Airport Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 27 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: N to P signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Pathfinder Magazine.

About the corporate covenant

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

FOI release: Phasing out of AMM 67/05
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about the phasing out of AMM 67/05. In response, the Highways Agency provided information about our maintenance contracts where AMM 67/05 is no longer a contractual requirement...

Notice: BA4 4NL, Mr Rawlings, Mrs Powell, Mr Tugwell, Mr McCollum: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 27 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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Consultation outcome: Speeding up cheque payments: legislating for cheque imaging
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Impact assessment added

Background

The government is committed to ensuring that the UK’s payment systems are innovative, efficient and reliable, and that they meet the needs of end users. Cheques...

Writer and poet Jackie Kay appointed as Chancellor and Writer in Residence at University of Salford
seen at 16:30, 27 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Writer and poet Jackie Kay appointed as Chancellor and Writer in Residence at University of Salford
County Durham firm fined over worker’s severe burns
seen at 16:30, 27 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A County Durham firm has been sentenced after a worker suffered serious burns to his face, hand and arm when he was struck by a jet of hot molten plastic.
Press release: Government funding secures Cornwall to London air link
seen at 16:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A crucial transport link between the south west and London has been secured after the Department for Transport announced a 4 year funding deal for flights between Newquay and London Gatwick airport.

...

News story: Plenary meeting: 5 November 2014
seen at 16:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

CoRWM is holding a plenary meeting on Tuesday on 5th November 2014 in London, and welcomes the public to observe. Come along to meet the Committee and observe how the committee scrutinizes the management of Higher...

Press release: Building blocks in place for shift in investment culture
seen at 16:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Publishing the government’s progress report on the implementation of the Kay Review, the Secretary of State:

committed to support the further development of the recently established Investor Forum, which...
Press release: UK statement on the ‘unlawful killing’ of Dr. Abbas Khan
seen at 16:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking today, Tobias Ellwood, Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East, said:

The jury in the inquest into Dr Khan’s tragic death today made clear that he was unlawfully killed. There can be no...

Speech: David Currie speaks about the devolved nations as a key focus for the CMA
seen at 16:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a pleasure to welcome you all here tonight. The devolved nations are a key focus for the new Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). That is why the board is meeting here in Cardiff tomorrow, and board...

News story: Coastguard search and rescue helicopter programme
seen at 16:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

All of these bases will be operated by Bristow Helicopters Ltd on behalf of Her Majesty’s Coastguard at:

Central southern England Northern England Northern Scotland North Wales Shetland Isles ...
European Union budget
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about the European Commission?s revision of the UK contribution to the EU budget, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister raised the issue at this morning?s EU Council...

Guidance: Education opportunities in Kazakhstan
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document outlines major contract opportunities and other opportunities in Kazakhstan.

Guidance: Education opportunities in Colombia
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document outlines major contract opportunities in Colombia.

Guidance: Education opportunities in Indonesia
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document gives an overview of potential education opportunities in Indonesia.

Guidance: Education opportunities in India
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document gives an overview of potential education opportunities in India.

Guidance: Education opportunities in East Africa
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document gives an overview of potential education opportunities in East Africa.

Guidance: Education opportunities in China
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document gives an overview of potential education opportunities in China.

Guidance: Education opportunities in Brunei
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document gives an overview of potential education opportunities in Brunei.

Guidance: Education opportunities in Brazil
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document gives an overview of potential education opportunities in Brazil.

Guidance: Education opportunities in Saudi Arabia
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document outlines major contract opportunities and other opportunities in Saudi Arabia.

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: July 2014
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over &pound;500 in July 2014.

Policy paper: Small sewage discharges in England: general binding rules
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

We are changing the regulations to simplify the laws controlling small sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants in England. New regulations Environmental Permitting (England and...

Guidance: Pathogenic vibrio scheme: sample instruction sheets
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Pathogenic vibrio scheme: sample instruction sheet-Vibrio spp (English) and Pathogenic vibrio scheme: sample instruction sheet-Vibrio parahaemolyticus (English) have been added.

The examinations...

Guidance: European food microbiology legislation scheme: sample instruction sheets
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The European food microbiology legislation scheme: sample instruction sheet (English) has been added.

The European food microbiology legislation scheme assesses the participants’ ability to:

Guidance: Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) detection scheme: sample instruction sheets
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin detection scheme: sample instruction sheet (English) has been updated.

Participants reconstitute the samples, incubate, then test for Staphylococcus aureus...

Guidance: The Personal Independence Payment toolkit
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: In "How long PIP claims might take" changed "By autumn 2014, we expect no one should be waiting longer than 26 weeks for an assessment..." to "By the end of 2014, we expect no one should be waiting longer...

Correspondence: Fire and rescue bulletin: 16/2014 immediate
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The fire and rescue bulletin for October 2014 is issued for the immediate attention of fire and rescue authorities.

It covers publication of the consultation on new governance arrangements for ...

Correspondence: Fire and rescue bulletin: 17/2014 immediate
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The fire and rescue bulletin for October 2014 is issued for the immediate attention of fire and rescue authorities.

It highlights the announcement of the winners of the &pound;75 million Fire...

Statistics: Independent Living Fund: user profile analysis, September 2014
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This report contains information about how many people currently use the Independent Living Fund for the quarter to the end of September 2014. It is broken down into:

gender age ethnicity household...
Transparency data: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre expenditure: September 2014
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Spending over &pound;250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre for September 2014.

Guidance: The white book for foreign service advisers and defence attachés
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new issue of White Book, October 2014.

The white book Commonwealth Defence Liaison Staffs and Foreign Service Attachés accredited to London

This publication is no longer publicly available...

Transparency data: DH workforce information: 2014
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added workforce information for September 2014

Information about the number of people employed by DH and its agencies during 2014 including:

staff headcount by grade the number of agency...
Guidance: Exporting to the Palestinian Territories
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 2014 version of exporting to the Palestinian Territories

A detailed guide on doing business in and with the Palestinian Territories. The guide contains information on:

challenges ...
Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Get Licensed pldege.

About the corporate covenant

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

Corporate report: West Northamptonshire Development Corporation report and accounts April to July 2014
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The 1 April to 31 July 2014 report and accounts for the West Northamptonshire Development Corporation.

Statistics: Consultative Committee on Construction Industry Statistics (CCCIS)
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Minutes of CCCIS meeting 28 November 2013

The CCCIS meets twice a year to discuss issues relating to the collection and dissemination of UK construction statistics. The Department for Business...

Guidance: Employment-Related Securities Bulletin
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The Employment-Related Securities Bulletins are published as and when enough articles or updates are available, or when HMRC has an item that it wishes to bring to your attention quickly.

If you have...

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Skanska UK Plc.

About the corporate covenant

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

Research and analysis: Japan: trade deficit hits a record
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The report ascribes the record deficit to oil imports caused by reduced nuclear capacity, but Japan retains an external surplus due to income from overseas investments.

Research and analysis: ASEAN: economic bulletin - Summer 2014
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Report contains a round up of economic and trade policy developments in the region.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:31, 27 October 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 ...

Guidance: Whitehall publisher 'research' format
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Example of best practice for the GOV.UK ‘research’ content type.

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

Guidance: Whitehall publisher 'worldwide priority' format
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Example of best practice for the GOV.UK ‘worldwide priority’ content type.

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

Research and analysis: Japan: visit by UK energy minister
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The report covers discusssions about co-operation with Japan on a number of energy and trade related subjects.

Guidance: Whitehall publisher 'our governance' format
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Example of best practice for the GOV.UK ‘our governance’ content type.

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

Guidance: Whitehall publisher 'equality and diversity' format
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Chickenpox and shingles: infection control in prisons and other places of detention
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance (third edition) published.

This guidance is based on a review of the international published literature of chickenpox outbreaks in prisons as well as a review of individual cases...

Research and analysis: Australia: new innovation policy links science with industry
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Report covers five new industry growth centres, business incentives and opportunities for UK firms to join consortia.

Quality Assessment Review Steering Group announced
seen at 14:31, 27 October in HEFCE news (Our copy).
A Quality Assessment Review Steering Group has been established, consisting of representatives from the higher education sector including the National Union of Students [Note 1].
Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2014 shortlist announced
seen at 14:31, 27 October in UK Sport (Our copy).
Some of Britain's best sportswomen appear on shortlist for 2014 award
£8m settlement reached for MG Rover Group senior pension scheme
seen at 14:30, 27 October in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
An &pound;8 million settlement was announced today following an investigation into the MG Rover Group senior pension scheme by The Pensions Regulator.
Annual Small Area Population Estimates, 2013
seen at 14:30, 27 October in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Mid-2013 small area population estimates - detailed analysis and further information on lower and middle layer Super Output Areas, Wards and other geographies.
The Department of Community and Mental Health Big Brew Up
seen at 14:30, 27 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

The Department of Community and Mental Health held their Big Brew Up On Fri 24 Oct at Alanbrooke Bks. The event was organised by Kay Thomas who said “Every year the staff kindly...

Amendment to the 12 Month Rule for Eligibility to Tax Free Purchases
seen at 14:30, 27 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

To date, an entitled person can only purchase tax free goods - including tax free vehicles - if they have an expectation of being in British Forces Germany (BFG) for at least a year...

Press release: PM and Chancellor give green light to develop HS3
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the government’s long term economic plan for the north, the Prime Minister and Chancellor today gave their backing to develop HS3 – a high speed rail link connecting the north’s great cities which ...

News story: Review of military medals
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added links to the written statement and guidance.

The Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a review into military medals via a written ministerial statement and terms of reference. These...

News story: Essex flag flies in the heart of government
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, raised the flag outside his department’s headquarters in Westminster to mark Essex Day, which falls on the feast day of Saint Cedd who is the county’s patron saint.

News story: New rail academy on track to fill engineering skills gap
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer inspected the construction work of the new training facility for rail engineering in Northampton today (27 October 2014).

Opening in autumn 2015, the academy will boost...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 27 October 2014 – Sunday 2 November 2014
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
A38 Devon - Manadon, Plymouth - Junction improvement scheme

24hr eastbound narrow lanes and 50mph speed limit (6 Oct - 22Dec)

A38 Devon - Kennford, south of Exeter - Junction improvement scheme

Eastbound...

Press release: Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in Staffordshire
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

An outbreak of KHV disease has been confirmed at Hanchurch Fisheries, Model Farm, Hanchurch Lane, Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

The site is now subject to statutory controls to prevent...

News story: Morecambe Bay Investigation timeline extended
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Health agreed earlier in the year that the Morecambe Bay Investigation would submit its report in November.

The Investigation Panel is still undertaking interviews as part of...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 28 October - Sunday 2 November 2014
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
New work A14 J31 – J29 westbound: Resurfacing

Work is taking place to resurface the A14 westbound between junctions 31 (Girton) and 29 Bar Hill. The work includes carriageway resurfacing and patching, the renewal...

Statement to Parliament: Transforming transport connectivity in the north
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir David Higgins, the Chairman of HS2 Ltd, has today presented the government with his recommendations on how to transform transport connectivity in the north. His report, Rebalancing Britain, has confirmed...

News story: Leading visual effects studio to transform UK movie technologies
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

With funding support from Innovate UK, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has opened a new London studio.

ILM President and General Manager Lynwen Brennan said:

…We are excited about the ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: Weekly summary for Monday 27 October – Sunday 2 November 2014
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Bristol M4/M5 Almondsbury Interchange: Communications

The M5 southbound link to M4 eastbound, M4 eastbound link to M5 northbound, M4 eastbound link to M5 southbound link will be closed from 8pm Thursday 30 ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in North East: Weekly summary for Monday 27th October to Sunday 2nd November 2014
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
A1M junction 59 to 60, Darlington to Bradbury, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham: Bridge repairs

A nightly contraflow will be in place with all traffic on the northbound carriageway with the southbound carriageway...

News story: British troops leave Helmand province for the last time
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Armed Forces have left the Bastion-Leatherneck complex, the final camp in Helmand Province, for the last time, handing the base over to 215 Corps of the ANA.

British troops and United States Marine...

Research and analysis: Future of cities: invest to save
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This paper considers how we might solve the problem of funding investments now which will benefit our cities, their economies and their people in the future.

Comment on the report.

This...

Guidance: Education opportunities in Vietnam
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document gives an overview of potential education opportunities in Vietnam.

Corporate report: Monitor: board papers for 29 October 2014 meeting
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Since 1 July 2012, Monitor has been holding board meetings in public, unless there are special reasons not to do so.

If you are interested in attending a board meeting please send an email to philippa...

Guidance: Eduaction opportunities in Turkey
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document gives an overview of potential education opportunities in Turkey.

Guidance: Ebola: origins, reservoirs, transmission and guidelines
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information about transmission and incubation period.

The disease emerged in 1976 in almost simultaneous outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Sudan. Since then outbreaks...

Guidance: Education opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document gives an overview of potential education opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Guidance: Education opportunities in Russia
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document gives an overview of potential education opportunities in Russia.

Guidance: Education opportunities in Qatar
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This document outlines major contract opportunities in Qatar.

Guidance: Submarine Dismantling Project: interim storage of Intermediate Level radioactive Waste
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a list of public consultation exhibition venues and dates.

On the 13 February 2014 the Ministry of Defence (MOD) published a provisional shortlist of sites that may be suitable for the interim...

Guidance: Awarding military campaign medals: guidance
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The Prime Minister asked Sir John Holmes to carry out a review of military campaign medals. The independent report was published in July 2012. Other reviews of individual medals and other issues...

Transparency data: PHE: spend over £25,000: July 2014
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

These files show all Public Health England financial transactions over &pound;25,000 in July 2014.

News story: Cathedrals secure £8million for repairs as part of First World War Centenary Fund
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Cathedrals across England will receive over &pound;8million for urgent repairs. From Arundel to York, 31 cathedrals across England will now be able to fix leaking roofs, repair stained glass windows and spires...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the East Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
M1 junction 16 to 19, Northamptonshire: Central reserve work

From 4 August to 3 June 2015 there will be carriageway, lane or hard shoulder closures in place on both carriageways. These will be from 8pm to 6am...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
M6 Junction 16 Barthomley

Overnight work is underway to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at junction 16 of the M6. The scheme will provide a third lane on the north and southbound exit slip roads and...

Press release: Planned road works in West Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 27 October to 2 November 2014
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
M5 junction 5 Droitwich: Carriageway works

The southbound exit slip will be closed from 10pm on 28 October to 6am on 29 October between. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M5 junction 9 Tewkesbury...
Press release: Wales celebrates ‘Welsh Great’ Dylan Thomas
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Wales Office minister Baroness Randerson said:

Dylan Thomas is without a doubt a Welsh Great and we have reason as a nation to celebrate his life and works. His legacy comes in two forms.

Firstly...

Press release: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: Weekly summary for Monday 27 October - Sunday 2 November
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
M1 junction 6a, Hertfordshire: Verge work

The southbound link road to the M25 anti-clockwise will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5.30am, for seven nights from Monday 27 October. Work on Friday night will...

Press release: Potholes repairs for A595 in West Cumbria
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

&pound;170,000 is being spent at 2 locations to tackle potholes, other road surface defects and on renewing road markings and road studs.

Highways Agency project manager Peter Gee said:

Press release: Work begins on £1.3 million improvements at A585 Windy Harbour
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The scheme will involve the realignment and widening of the existing crossroads to create extra lanes through the junction. Included are improvements to the pedestrian routes, the addition of cycle facilities...

Press release: Weekend bridge repairs to begin at rail crossings along A590 near Ulverston
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The &pound;230,000 scheme will improve safety at the two bridges and reduce maintenance visits.

Highways Agency project manager Mark Mosley said:

Recent inspections of the bridges have ...

Decision: UK NCP initial assessment: complaint by an NGO against 6 UK-based telecommunication companies
seen at 10:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication reports the assessment of a complaint by a UK non-government organisation (NGO) against 6 companies in the telecommunications industry in the UK.

The complaint alleged that the companies...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 10:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fruit and vegetable weekly prices.

Weekly and monthly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the...

FOI release: HMT documents that mention standardised or plain packaging of tobacco products
seen at 10:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Treasury meetings, meeting notes, agendas, records of telephone conversations, or email or written correspondence with or from tobacco companies, lobby groups (eg retail, business, trademarks) and/or think tanks...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 10:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New FIS release guide uploaded 27 October 2014.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further education providers, to assist with preparing...

Statistics: Consultative Committee on Construction Industry Statistics (CCCIS)
seen at 10:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added minutes for Minutes of CCCIS meeting 25 June 2014

The CCCIS meets twice a year to discuss issues relating to the collection and dissemination of UK construction statistics. The Department...

Policy paper: Further Education (FE) Commissioner: intervention summary assessments
seen at 10:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a new assessment summary for Norton Radstock College.

Copies of the Further Education Commissioner’s assessment summaries on the FE Commissioner interventions to date along with copies of...

Decision: CAC Outcome: GMB & Tempay Ltd (2)
seen at 10:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Acceptance Decision

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
Consultation outcome: The Future of the Energy Company Obligation
seen at 10:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated ECO impact assessment.

The proposals contained in The Future of the Energy Company Obligation consultation were highlighted as part of Government’s announcement on 2 December 2013

Correspondence: Update to the target capacity for the Capacity Market auction
seen at 10:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Letter from Secretary of State, Edward Davey to National Grid, updating the volume of capacity to be procured and other auction parameters for the first Electricity Market Reform capacity market auction

Plymouth’s Three Towns Centenary Celebrations lit up by Lottery Award
seen at 10:31, 27 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Plymouth’s Three Towns Centenary Celebrations lit up by Lottery Award
HSL: Sited-based Assurance on Process Safety Management Systems – Hull, 4 December 2014
seen at 10:31, 27 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Insights to HSE’s Major Hazards Management Protocol. This workshop will share this new Process Safety Analysis tool with safety professionals and managers responsible for risk management at major hazard...

Speech: Bangladesh Girl Summit 2014
seen at 10:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Honourable State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Meher Afroze Chumki, Sir Fazle Abed, thank you for your warm welcome.

And many thanks to BRAC and everyone supporting today’s event, those ...

Press release: Government funding secures Cornwall to London air link
seen at 10:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A crucial transport link between the south west and London has been secured after the Department for Transport announced a 4 year funding deal for flights between Newquay and London Gatwick airport.

...

Speech: Forum for Cities in Transition: Promoting reconciliation through resilience
seen at 10:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s a pleasure to be able to join you this morning at the fifth annual Forum for Cities in Transition.

It’s inspiring to see so many people from across the world coming together here to promote peace...

Open consultation: Closing partially and fully compliant CSA cases simultaneously
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This consultation asks respondents to give their views on our proposal to close partially and fully compliant Child Support Agency (CSA) cases in Segments 3 (managed off the main computer system) and 4 (managed...

Independent report: Hospital fails to diagnose breast cancer
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This report is about Ms G, a mother of 41 with a teenage son. A hospital failed to detect Ms G’s breast cancer until it was too late and her condition had become terminal.

Ms G complained to us about ...

Guidance: Work Programme: DWP provider guidance
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published new form PRE01 (provider refusal of employment referral form), revised chapter 6 includes guidance about the new form and revised chapter 3a includes new sanctions information.

This programme...

Guidance: Jobseeker's Allowance and Universal Credit back to work schemes
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised guide includes schemes for certain Universal Credit claimants - those claiming because they are unemployed and expected to look for work. .

When you claim JSA or Universal Credit because...

Corporate report: The Planning Inspectorate Framework Document
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Framework document published.

The Framework Document sets out the formal relationship between the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Welsh Government, and the Planning...

Open consultation: Open access restriction at Upham Meadow: how to comment
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

See the consultation summary for information about the current restriction to open access land (case number: 2005110053). The consultation map shows the open access land affected.

Submit your comments...

Form: Update registered owners' contact address (COG1)
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

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: SFA: payments and data
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SFA Payments and Data page updated on Monday 27 October 2014.

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

Notice: Somerset Levels and Moors: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Briefing note for 24 October added in place of briefing note for 10 October.

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

RR1016 – Insight into procurement of construction by private clients
seen at 09:31, 27 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This research explored the perceptions of homeowners in respect of what constituted construction work; whether they thought about health and safety issues before or during the work; and the influencing factors...

Oldham factory sentenced over worker’s death
seen at 09:31, 27 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Oldham manufacturer has been ordered to pay &pound;125,000 in fines and costs after an employee was killed when he was struck by a three-tonne piece of steel being lifted by an overhead crane.
Somerset firm sentenced following worker’s death in explosion
seen at 09:31, 27 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
 A horticultural company has been fined after a worker died and three others were seriously injured in an explosion while emptying a pressurised tank used to heat greenhouses.
Loughborough firm prosecuted after machine crushes worker’s ankle
seen at 09:31, 27 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Loughborough company has been fined for safety breaches after an employee’s ankle was crushed by a woodworking machine.
RR1017 – Literature review : Understanding how to improve the management of exposure to wood dust amongst construction sub-contractors and manufacturing SMEs
seen at 09:31, 27 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Available evidence was reviewed to develop a better understanding of how to improve the management of wood dust exposure in small and medium-sized construction and manufacturing enterprises (SMEs).

Ghostbusters 3Oth Anniversary Halloween Charity Screening
seen at 09:30, 27 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

 

Celebrate Halloween with some spooky fun on Friday 31st October and raise cash for the BFBS Big Salute.The film starts at 6.30pm in Herford and Gütersloh, and 7.30pm ...

Royal British Legion Paderborn Branch Christmas Ball
seen at 09:30, 27 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The Royal British Legion Paderborn Branch Christmas Draw will be held in the NATO Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants’ Mess, Normandy Barracks, Bielefelderstr 104. D-33104 Paderborn-Sennelager ...

Central Bank Closure
seen at 09:30, 27 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Sennelager Central Bank will be closed Sat 1st Nov due to a German Bank Holiday, they will be open on the 8th instead.

Speech: Education UK Exhibition in Kazakhstan
seen at 09:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Dear distinguished guests, visitors and representatives of UK universities and colleges.

I am delighted to welcome you today to the 2014 Education UK Exhibition organised by the British Council in partnership...