The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

I congratulate President Hadi and Prime Minister Bahah on the formation of Yemen’s new government. I welcome their commitment to creating a better future ...

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

I am deeply concerned by the emerging reports from Northern Darfur. These are serious allegations that must be investigated immediately. The Government of...

Updated: Added 'Penny Mordaunt's open letter to firefighters (7 November 2014)' and 'Differences in firefighter pension schemes across the UK' document.

These documents provide details of the proposed firefighters...

Updated: HPR 8(42) reports added

A monthly summation of infection reports made to the Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control (CIDSC), PHE Colindale, from PHE and NHS laboratories.

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This sentinel surveillance study began in 2002 with the aim of gathering information on testing for hepatitis C within sentinel laboratory services, to inform local and national healthcare planning and help reduce...

Updated: HPR 8(42) news uploaded

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

We are seeking views on draft statutory guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations. This is to support the implementation of Think Autism which is the update to the 2010 adult autism strategy.

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

Updated: Clarified that the final framework will be published at the same time as sample test materials.

This framework is for contributors to the English reading key stage 1 national curriculum test. Key...

Updated: Clarified that the final framework will be published at the same time as sample test materials.

This framework is for contributors to the the English grammar, punctuation and spelling key stage...

This tool will help:

groups proposing to open an alternative provision (AP) free school open AP free schools

plan their budget. It gives an indicative funding allocation based on the size, phase and...

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...

Updated: Added new FOI responses for Number of service personnel who left The Royal Logistic Corps, Annual expenditure for the British army's Security Assistance Group, Species of other animal used during tests...

Updated: Clarified that the final framework will be published at the same time as sample test materials.

This framework is for contributors to the mathematics key stage 1 national curriculum tests. Key ...

Updated: Corrected the date that the final framework will be published.

This framework is for contributors to the key stage 2 science sampling test. Key stage 2 teachers may also find it useful.

Updated: Clarified that the final framework will be published at the same time as sample test materials.

This framework is for contributors to the mathematics key stage 2 national curriculum test. Key stage...

Updated: Clarified that the final framework will be published at the same time as sample test materials.

This framework is for contributors to the English grammar, punctuation and spelling key stage 2 national...

This departmental advice is for anyone with a financial responsibility in a school, including:

school leaders school business managers bursars back office staff governing bodies

It applies to...

Updated: The Recreational and surface water scheme: distribution S63 report has been added.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that routinely monitor for indicator organisms and pathogens in:

...

Updated: The Standard scheme: distribution 260 report, samples S0557 and S0558 report has been added.

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. ...

This report details preliminary genome analysis of the first case of EBOV treated in the UK.

These Directions allow the NHS Business Services Authority (BSA) to carry out functions on behalf of the Secretary of State and NHS England, relating to the NHS Low Income Scheme Redress 2014 .

The NHS...

If you had a chance to meet the person who committed a crime against you, what would you do?

This Restorative Justice Week we’re encouraging people to ask themselves this question and find out more...

A letter from Paul Rowsell, Deputy Director, Democracy at the Department for Communities and Local Government, to the Head of Paid Service at Tower Hamlets council.

The letter highlights the undertakings...

The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) is updating its Roadmap of Research Infrastructures and has launched a call for projects to be considered for inclusion.

NERC is currently seeking a part-time non-executive Chair for its Science and Innovation Strategy Board (SISB).

A James Bond style high performance speedboat that transforms into a streamlined submersible and the UK’s first 3D printed metal bicycle, are just 2 of the innovative technologies to be showcased at the UK Investment...

As a member of Monitor’s board, the non-executive director will play a key part in the effective and successful governance of Monitor. Specifically to:

ensure that Monitor’s role as the sector...

The government is seeking views on proposed new statutory guidance to local authorities and NHS organisations, to support the implementation of ‘Think Autism’, the update to the 2010 adult autism strategy.

The scheme, which was due to last until the end of March 2015, will now be reviewed to see how it can be delivered to cause less disruption to road users.

The work will include repairing an embankment...

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...

Bristol M4 Second Severn Bridge: Maintenance

Full closure of the westbound carriageway will be in place from 10pm on Saturday 15 November until 6am on Sunday 16 November. Diversion will be clearly sign posted...

New work A5 Brickhill Bypass northbound, Milton Keynes: Resurfacing

We are carrying out works to resurface the northbound A5 at Brickhill Bypass, near Milton Keynes. We will also renew road markings and road...

A40 From A4137 to A466, Whitchurch to Monmouth: Carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed southbound from Whitchurch to Monmouth for resurfacing from 10 November to 14 November between 8pm and 6am. A diversion...

This analysis by HM Treasury shows that there are more women in work in the UK than ever before, but to match the current female employment rate in Germany we’d need 450,000 more women in work.

Updated: Updated epidemiological data.

Epidemiology of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa.

The Justice Data Lab pilot gives organisations working with offenders access to central reoffending data. The service provides this information to help organisations to assess the impact of their work on reducing...

Updated: Revised section 16 published, includes additional guidance about employing Work Choice participants.

The DWP provider guidance supports the prime provider, in the delivery of the Work Choice Programme...

Updated: Added request for change forms 742 and 743.

These files contain information for suppliers developing software and management information systems (MIS) for local authorities and schools.

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Details of the workforce management data for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency...

This memorandum to the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee provides a preliminary post-legislative assessment of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006.

This document sets out the findings of the combined triennial review of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) and the Competition Service (CS). It uses feedback from stakeholders in response to this review and...

The following projects are listed in volume 42 of 2013:

Development of novel rodent control methods (covering Non-anticoagulant, pheromone.) Fat grafting with adipose stem cells (covering Reconstruction...

Updated: More information on legal basis added

The plan is under constant review to ensure the best possible response and includes details on:

how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product...

This tool will help:

groups proposing to open a mainstream or 16 to 19 free school open mainstream and 16 to 19 free schools

plan their budget. It gives an indicative funding allocation based on the...

Updated: Call for Institutional Links South Africa added to section 4.

Information on the &pound;375 million Newton Fund and the partner countries under the fund. It also sets out 3 broad categories...

This is a preliminary outbreak assessment for and outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Germany.

Response to request for information on the number of press leak inquiries carried out by DECC between 1 January 2004 and 10 October 2014.

This tool will help:

groups proposing to open a special free school open special free schools

plan their budget. It gives an indicative funding allocation based on the size, phase and location of the...

Updated: Added September 2014 data.

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

It also includes non-consolidated performance...

40 years of Countdown

We catch up with the athletes selected for the Power2Podium: Skeleton programme as they head off to Lillehammer for final selection

This book gives you the law and guidance on how to consult and involve your employees and their representatives on health and safety matters at work. This second edition has been subject to some minor amendments...

Interhouse Badminton saw the emergence of a few stars, namely Natasha Franklin coming through the girls singles unbeaten for Alanbrooke and Jack Do...

A James Bond style high performance speedboat that transforms into a streamlined submersible and the UK’s first 3D printed metal bicycle, are just 2 of the innovative technologies to be showcased at the UK Investment...

Early this morning, the M25 between junctions 25 and 27 became a smart motorway, upgraded from three to four lanes in each direction, with the hard shoulder converted for use as a permanent traffic lane and enhanced...

According to analysis published this week by the Office of National Statistics, Cardiff, Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot saw the biggest reductions in the percentage of workless households whilst Newport, Isle...

From April 2015, APHA will manage TB testing through Delivery Partners who have successfully tendered for the work. These Delivery Partners will be responsible for testing in one or more geographical regions ...

Remembrance Sunday 2014 video message

Watch Nick Clegg’s Remembrance Sunday 2014 message

Full text

As part of this year’s centenary to mark the outbreak of World War One, hundreds of thousands...

This year, which marks the centenary of start of the World War 1, &pound;10 million has been handed out by the Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant scheme. The money has gone to initiatives that help build...

This is part of a long term &pound;1.1m campaign to support the changes and has already included over 5 million leaflets sent to drivers within 50 miles of the Crossing.

The new payment arrangements...

Since the scheme was introduced in April of this year, 72% of eligible employers in Wales are making use of the opportunity; the fourth highest of the 11 UK devolved administrations and regions. Wales’ take up...

M27 junctions 2 to 3 River Blackwater Ower, Hampshire: Re-waterproofing

Narrow lanes and a 50mph speed limit will be in place for 12 weeks. For further information visit the road project web page

...

M20 junction 5 to 6, Maidstone, Kent: Joint replacement and Drainage

The coastbound distributor road will be closed and there will be lane closures on the coastbound main carriageway and a reduced speed limit...

The Highways Agency is carrying out works to install additional roadside signs to improve driver information available between junctions 11 - 12 southbound on the M5. This will considerably enhance the provision...

M1 junction 4, Hertfordshire: Litter clearance

The northbound entry slip road will be closed overnight, between 11pm and 5am, on Friday 14 November. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A41, A4008...

A large UK delegation, representing 70 companies, took part in Mexico’s GREAT Week in October. Delegates were able to explore opportunities to expand their business in Mexico through networking events, roundtable...

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...

Updated: New announcement.

3 November 2014

Artists’ Union England has been entered on the list of trade unions held by the Certification Officer with effect from 3 November 2014.

29 October 2014 <...

We are deeply concerned by the situation of political polarisation in Libya.

We are studying carefully the decision of the Supreme Court, its context and consequences.

We note that the ...

Updated: Updated with an additional supportive quote.

Students will all have to study 2 religions as part of proposals for a more academically rigorous religious studies (RS) GCSE approved by all the major...

This document sets out the findings of the combined triennial review of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) and the Competition Service (CS). It uses feedback from stakeholders in response to this review and...

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: 03/57687 Teacher’s ...

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: 0762023 Teacher’s date...

Updated: updated according to licence variation dated 7 November 2014

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe and can be varied through the year. Your fishing vessel licence annex will...

Updated: amended to match variation dated 7 November

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe - Category A, Category A - Islands, Category B and Category C and can...

Updated: Licence variation issued

Vessel licence variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures or openings of sea areas.

Variations from 2014 from before March are available from...

Updated: Updated guidance

This advice is non-statutory and sets out the Secretary of State for Education’s policy to protect school playing fields, and their powers to protect land for academies. This advice...

Updated: Added the 10 to 21 November 2014 list.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the military court centres...

Updated: Updated Quantities sold and price of cereals (England & Wales) - weekly

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets...

Should you wish to receive the tender documents please express your interest (EOI) by e-mailing the DSA’s Commercial section atDESLCSLS-DSA-Comrcl-3b@mod.uk and DESLCSLS-DSA-Commercial@mod.uk no...

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000, and publish monthly data by the last day of each month. This department ...

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000, and publish monthly data by the last day of each month. This department ...

Updated: Removed previous version of indicators and added new version.

As part of its accountability framework for policy performance, the government has made an ongoing commitment to publish the indicators...

Updated: Updated page with letter accounts and agreement of balances timetable and information on the Month 6 agreement of balances.

NHS foundation trust finance staff should use this guidance, which is...

Updated: Figures for October added

The UK wholesale milk deliveries totalled 1,155 million litres in October 2014, according to the latest figures.

The format of UK wholesale milk production notices...

Updated: Updated with MSB Data for June 2014

In separate studies, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and Aston University have investigated a number of demographic characteristics of mid...

Updated: Page 15: statement for E4 corrected to ‘Knowledge of complex word meanings and subject specific technical language required’.

This framework is for contributors to the English reading key stage...

Updated: This notice cancels and replaces Notice 554 (February 2013).

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 554 February 2013.

Summary for October 2014

October rainfall was above average across England at 140% of the long term average.

Soil moisture deficits decreased during the month and were generally close to or smaller ...

Updated: New 2014 to 2015 uplift factors by postcode and LLSOA: CSV files zip uploaded on 7 November 2014.

This data is used in funding calculations by both the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the...

Updated: Updated in line with current guidance.

Guidance for:

prison governors and directors prison healthcare staff NHS England area teams PHE centre health protection teams immigration ...

The Secretary of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is not minded to direct a local inquiry into library provision in Sheffield.

In response to a report by the Public Administration Select Committee on Lobbying, the Government committed to publishing information about hospitality received by Ministers in a ministerial capacity valued at...

In response to a report by the Public Administration Select Committee on Lobbying, the Government committed to publishing information about hospitality received by Ministers in a ministerial capacity valued at...

Updated: Interviews scheduled for the week beginning 10 November, updated interview summaries and completed interviews.

The interview protocol describes who might be interviewed, the procedure for issuing...

In order for their investors to claim social investment tax relief (SITR), eligible social impact bond contractors will need to be accredited by Cabinet Office. This document provides guidance on the accreditation...

Updated: New version published November 2014

Reading it before setting off will help you spot the risks yourself, and help you take simple action to avoid problems. If you do run into difficulties, this...

Under Part I of the Land Com­pen­sa­tion Act 1973, com­pen­sa­tion can be claimed by any­one hav­ing a qual­ifying inter­est in land if the value of that inter­est has been depre­ci­ated by more than &pound...

Updated: Updated trade figures.

A detailed guide on doing business in and with Switzerland. The guide contains information on:

challenges of doing business in Switzerland benefits and growth potential...

Updated: Updated document.

The Planning Inspectorate is an Executive Agency of the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and the Welsh Government. It plays a key role in managing sustainable...

Updated: Added revised November 2014 files.

This bulletin provides figures on the composition and scope of the department’s expenditure, information on the impact of defence spending on the wider economy...

This information sheet is aimed at those who select, specify, manage and operate mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). It tells you what you should consider before selecting a MEWP to gain access to work at...

A coach driver announced he could not turn off the overhead reading lights due to health and safety reasons.

Walney Extension offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea has been given consent from the government to go ahead, which if built could triple the size of Walney Offshore wind farm, already one of the biggest wind ...

A James Bond style high performance speedboat that transforms into a streamlined submersible and the UK’s first 3D printed metal bicycle, are just 2 of the innovative technologies to be showcased at the UK Investment...

British Basketball will receive &pound;1.18 million from Sport England and technical expertise from UK Sport in a bid to grow the sport in Britain, Sports Minister Helen Grant announced today.

Sport...

Students will all have to study 2 religions as part of proposals for a more academically rigorous religious studies (RS) GCSE approved by all the major churches and faith groups.

Ensuring pupils have...

More than 68,000 Scottish employers are benefitting from the UK Government’s Employment Allowance in Scotland, figures out today have shown.

The Employment Allowance is a reduction in National...

Suppliers working within the areas of Electronic Warfare and Cyber (EW&C) are invited to a Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) industry day on 26 November 2014.

The event in Basingstoke...

The first terrestrial evidence plan, drawn up by EDF Energy in consultation with relevant bodies and approved by Natural England, sets out the information that the company will gather to inform a Habitat Regulations...

Updated: Added information about the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award 2014.

The awards recognise the hazard perception test’s role in reducing the number of crashes on our roads. The awards...

As the Philippines marks one year since the devastating Typhoon Haiyan, the International Development Secretary has announced new UK support for the country’s long-term recovery.

A team of meteorologists...

Check against delivery

I want to begin by taking you back to the early 60s.

Fifty years ago the UK had to import almost all its oil and gas, at great cost to our balance of payments. Manufacturing...

Communities Minister Lord Ahmad today (7 November 2014) joined servicemen, cadets and Lambeth residents in a commemoration service in Lambeth for World War One hero Captain John Vallentin VC .

One hundred...

DVLA warns the public of an email scam that asks drivers to verify their driving licence details via an online link.

The email, which wrongly claims to have been sent from DVLA, appears to be an attempt...

At an early stage of the Investigation, the Panel identified a long list of potential interviewees and a shorter list of those who it definitely wished to interview. These lists included people from a wide range...

UKTI’s Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) hosted and delivered a highly successful industry engagement event for the Boeing Company. Boeing is one of the UK’s largest commercial and military ...

The wind farm will be located to the west and northwest of the existing offshore wind farm and will have an upper generating capacity of 750MW.

The decision announced today supports the recommendation...

Updated: Pension Flexibility 2015 attachment has been updated and replaced.

A number of changes are being made to pension tax rules to reflect the greater flexibility individuals will have to access their...

Updated: Apprenticeship vacancy tables for November 2014 uploaded on 7 November.

This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and ...

Updated: Change of closing date.

This is a consultation about developing new religious studies GCSE, A and AS level qualifications that will be taught for the first time in September 2016. This is part ...

This document sets out the findings of the combined triennial review of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) and the Competition Service (CS). It uses feedback from stakeholders in response to this review and...

This document sets out the findings of the 2013 to 2014 triennial review of the Council for Science and Technology (CST). It describes the process adopted for the review and presents findings based on the views...

Updated: October 2014 added

DFID payment performance 2014.

Revenue and Customs Brief is a bulletin giving information on developments and changes of interest. They are used to announce changes in policy or to set out the legal background to an issue and have a 6 month...

Updated: Bidding form and guidance for the 2015 to 2016 police innovation fund published.

Bidding form for completion by police and crime commissioners wishing to bid for funding from the 2015 to 2016 ...

The following projects are listed in volume 40 of 2013:

Harnessing local immunity for immunotherapy of lung tumours Understanding and identification of host pathogens Study of innate and adaptive ...

Updated: Added Tesco Corporate Covenant pledge.

About the corporate covenant

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

NERC is currently seeking a part-time non-executive Chair for its Science and Innovation Strategy Board (SISB).

A supermarket online delivery driver says he can no longer carry shopping bags upstairs due to health and safety issues.

A university has covered hot air vents with anti-homeless cages citing health and safety reasons.

New data released today reveals how over 850,000 UK employers are benefitting from the Employment Allowance in each region and sector across the UK.

The Employment Allowance is a reduction...

The inquiry was opened on 8 September 2014.

The charity has objects to advance Christianity in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, and its activities include making and broadcasting Christian television...

26 companies across 4 lots have been appointed to the Collaborative Delivery Framework (CDF). The framework provides a cost effective way for the Agency to procure up to &pound;5 billion of investment in ...

A bacteria grown from a soldier who died of dysentery in World War 1 has had its genetic code unlocked using genome sequencing. This has revealed that this bug was already resistant to penicillin around 25 years...

A James Bond style high performance speedboat that transforms into a streamlined submersible and the UK’s first 3D printed metal bicycle, are just 2 of the innovative technologies to be showcased at the UK Investment...

My Rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise (Matthew Hancock) has today made the following statement.

The Business Taskforce report—“Cut EU red tape”—published...

My right hon Friend the Secretary of State, Department of Health (Jeremy Hunt) has made the following written ministerial statement:

Further to my oral statement on 26 June 2014, Official Report, cols 482...

My Rt Hon. Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement to the House of Commons:

The hon. Member for Barrow and Furness (John Woodcock) has been appointed as a Full Representative of the United...

My Rt Hon. Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement to the House of Commons:

The hon. Member for West Bromwich East (Tom Watson) has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom...

This is a consultation about developing new religious studies GCSE, A and AS level qualifications that will be taught for the first time in September 2016. This is part of Ofqual’s work supporting the government...

We are seeking views on revised subject content for GCSE and A level religious studies for first teaching from 2016. This is the final consultation on subject content.

A separate consultation on other...

Updated: New version of the INF188/3 leaflet published.

You do not need to tell us if you have had a TIA. If you have had a stroke you need to tell us if you have suffered any complications listed over ...

Updated: Updated email addresses for Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire, Bracknell, Reading, Slough, West Berkshire, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham.

Contact details of the person responsible for dealing...

DFID spend over &pound;500 for September 2014.

In this issue you can read about:

reforming inshore fisheries making the landing obligation work support for fisheries affected by the Russian trade ban bass stock management the Angling Summit ...

This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and traineeship opportunities for 2008/09 to 2014/15 year-to-date.

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In light of international developments, the Chancellor judged that it was an appropriate time for the FPC to consider all outstanding issues relating to the leverage ratio and on 26 November 2013 requested that...

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

If you would like to subscribe please email IP connect

Updated: Prison population figures for 7 November 2014 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2014.

Earlier editions

The Public Health England (PHE) mobile laboratory at Kerry Town in Sierra Leone is now up and running under the direction of Dr Tim Brooks and his team, drawn from across PHE, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory...

Updated: September and October real-time data added.

We provide real-time energy data for the department’s main offices on a day +1 basis.

You can access the raw data file detailing each building...

Updated: Updated page with November 2014 version of the spreadsheet.

Information on all schools in England including:

local authority maintained schools academies free schools studio schools...

Arts Council England Chair to give special interview at festival in the south west

Sports announce World Class Performance Programme athletes, Sochi medallists retire and winter athletes get back on the ice

Immediate Media and Future Publishing both publish specialist print magazine titles across a wide range of subjects.

Last month, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that the completed...

M1 junction 30 (Barlborough) to junction 31 (Aston), South Yorkshire: drainage and barrier work

The hardshoulder will be closed in both directions and there will be narrower lanes and a 50 mph speed limit over...

New data released today reveals how over 850,000 UK employers are benefitting from the Employment Allowance in each region and sector across the UK.

The Employment Allowance is a reduction...

The work will take place from 10 to 21 November, and to minimise any disruption to drivers the closures will take place overnight between 9pm and 6am.

Highways Agency project manager Steven Wright said...

A ceremony of remembrance was held at King’s Cross Station to mark the centenary of the First World War today (7 November 2014). Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin was joined by 100 serving and...

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Philip John North, MA, Team Rector of the Parish of Old Saint Pancras, in the Diocese of London, to the Suffragan See of Burnley, in the Diocese of Blackburn...

Updated: This page was published in error. Ofqual will not be holding any events for this consultation.

Book on to one of our events that will help you understand the changes we’re proposing to make to ...

Walney Extension offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea has been given consent from the government to go ahead, which if built could triple the size of Walney Offshore wind farm, already one of the biggest wind ...

The business taskforce report—“Cut EU red tape”—published a year ago, set out practical ways to reform EU rules, regulations and practices to make European businesses more competitive.

The offshore oil and gas industries currently support the employment of 450,000 people in the UK. They make a vital contribution to the UK economy and to the nation’s energy security with UK oil and gas...

The UK’s oil and gas industry is of national importance: a key contributor to growth, jobs, tax revenue and energy security. The industry supports 450,000 jobs directly or indirectly and paid £4.7 ...

In June 2013 I took the opportunity to commission Sir Ian Wood to undertake a comprehensive review of the regulation and stewardship of the UK’s hydrocarbon reserves. The resultant Wood review made recommendations...

As part of the Government’s response to the inadvertent release of sensitive records relating to the UK’s involvement in events in Amritsar in the summer of 1984, my predecessor, the right hon. Member...

Further to my oral statement on 26 June 2014, Official Report, columns 482-498, I wish to update the House about the investigations into Jimmy Savile and the NHS.

A total of 28 investigation reports into...

The Ministry of Justice requires an advance of £900,000 from the Contingencies Fund in 2014-15 to meet the requirement for a temporary Exchequer grant in accordance with Article 11 of the royal charter on...

The hon. Member for Barrow and Furness (John Woodcock) has been appointed as a full representative of the United Kingdom delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation...

The hon. Member for West Bromwich East (Tom Watson) has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

Updated: Update to funded courses

A range of nationwide events are planned including training courses, workshops, seminars and conferences. These will be part funded through the Rural Development Programme...

Decision reference: ADA2822

Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements decision - upheld

School type - voluntary aided

School phase - primary

Local authority - Barnet...

Updated: Letter from Amber Rudd to Local Authorities on the benefits of installing solar pv on schools.

Every school has the potential to generate its own renewable energy. This leaflet explains the benefits...

Updated: EDECS volumes updated.

Where the law allows it, DVLA shares data with others. This information describes the various products DVLA provides, for what purpose the information can be used, who we...

This is a consultation about developing new religious studies GCSE, A and AS level qualifications that will be taught for the first time in September 2016. This is part of Ofqual’s work supporting the government...

Estimates are given on both a UK wide and regional level for the number of employers that have taken up the Employment Allowance midway through the 2014 to 2015 tax year. This publication also includes breakdowns...

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

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

This publication can be found here

This publication can be found here

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects the UK’s international trade in goods data, which are published as two National Statistics series - the ‘Overseas Trade Statistics (OTS)’ and the ‘Regional Trade Statistics...

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects the UK’s international trade in goods data, which are published as two National Statistics series - the ‘Overseas Trade Statistics (OTS)’ and the ‘Regional Trade Statistics...

Updated: Updated Bananas (wholesale prices) - weekly.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source...

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for a residential caravan site for 2 Gypsy pitches including infrastructure works.

GB Basketball will receive Sport England funding and technical expertise from UK Sport in a bid to develop the sport in Britain

UK Trade shows the extent of import and export activity and is a key contributor to the overall economic growth in the UK.

Current SCE Schools Closure Plan as at 28 October 2014

The schools closure plan remains an evolving document and the later closure dates remain provisional; they will be determined by unit moves as directed...

Important information for all families (Service Personnel, UKBCs and Teachers) rebasing in 2015 from Bergen Hohne, Fallingbostel, Herford, Elmpt, Paderborn and Gütersloh.

Read More...

The International Charter for Space and Major Disasters (the ‘Charter’) is an international agreement between space agencies to provide free satellite images in the immediate aftermath of natural or man-made ...

On the 50th anniversary of the first public information film, new research from THINK! shows how much attitudes have changed to drink driving in the last half century.

Of those surveyed, 91% agreed drink...

Next year is the 10-year anniversary of the unanimous adoption of the principle of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) at the UN World Summit.

To mark the occasion, the British High Commission in Canberra...

Updated: Added translation

The event was held in Moscow on 21-26 October 2014 to advance UK-Russian excellence and innovation in the field of chemistry. Each day was devoted to a different theme. The first...

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon His Honour Judge Andrew James Gilbart, Q.C., on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.

Notes for editors

On the 50th anniversary of the first public information film, new research from THINK! shows how much attitudes have changed to drink driving in the last half century.

Of those surveyed, 91% agreed drink...