Mr President,
I thank the three briefers for their briefings this afternoon. As others have pointed out, the Council has met many times on Ukraine over the last six months. There is a reason for this...
You may file this form if you have chosen to state that your registered office address is situated in Wales as opposed to England and Wales.
This form should be used to withdraw an LLP’s striking off ...
Mr President
Alongside the overwhelming majority of member states here today, the United Kingdom is grateful for this opportunity to reaffirm publicly our strong commitment to reforming the UN Security...
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Mr Francois visited the military medics of 22 Field Hospital who are staffing the 12-bed facility at the Kerry Town Treatment Centre which will be used to treat international healthcare workers.
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Madam President,
I would like to welcome High Representative Valentin Inzko back to the Council, and thank him for his twelfth report to the Secretary-General.
Once more, his report highlights...
When asked about the Prime Minister?s view of recordings of conversations between MPs and prisoners, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister shared the view of the Secretary ...
When asked about the government motion to approve the Draft Criminal Justice and Data Protection (Protocol No. 36) Regulations, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the House of Commons had ...
When asked for a readout of the COBR meeting on Ebola, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the central objective of the meeting – chaired by the Prime Minister – was to hear the...
When asked about the government motion to approve the Draft Criminal Justice and Data Protection (Protocol No. 36) Regulations, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the House of Commons would...
Updated: Updated 'Details of local authorities currently seeking proposers' document. The time for submitting proposals ended for West Berkshire local authority - specification therefore removed. Manchester local...
Updated: Published new version of the guide.
This guide provides basic information about what families need to know if they make a Universal Credit claim.
It includes information about the support...
This question and answer guide explains what Universal Credit will mean for families who make a Universal Credit claim.
It answers frequently asked questions on topics such as:
what is the definition...
Updated: The following have been added for Distribution PH5: sample PH00025; sample PH0026; sample PH0027; sample PH0028; sample PH0029; sample PH0030
Participants are often public health laboratories. ...
These guides provide a summary of the main steps that people will take when they make a Universal Credit claim as a family.
They include information about:
making an online claim meeting a work...
Updated: The following have been added: Distribution SF049 Sample SF0106; Distribution SF049 Sample SF0107
The shellfish scheme provides external quality assessment samples for laboratories that examine...
Updated: The Pathogenic vibrio scheme: distribution V042 sample V0124 and V0125 has been added.
The examinations covered are for the presence, absence and enumerations of:
Vibrio parahaemolyticus ...
Updated: The Standard scheme: distribution STD262 request and report form has been added.
ExaminationsThe examinations covered are:
aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. ...
Updated: New notice Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 1202/2014) added and consolidated list.
In 2006, the UN Security Council imposed, amongst other matters, asset freeze restrictions on persons...
Updated: Consolidated list updated due to Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 1202/2014)
HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect...
Updated: Added new FOI responses for RMP investigations for alleged offences in Afghanistan, register of MDP business and hospitality.
Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released...
The private-sector led London – Hong Kong Forum to promote cooperation on the development of international renminbi (RMB) business convened for its fourth meeting on Wednesday 12 November in London. The meeting...
The Oral Hearings Guide is designed to provide detailed guidance to members on the procedures and practicalities of conducting oral hearings, covering issues members may encounter in advance of the hearing and...
This guide provides information about how Universal Credit supports families. It also explains that what is asked in return for getting Universal Credit is based on the age of the youngest child.
Part...
Malcolm Milne, 59, from Caldicot, fell approximately 8ft from a single storey roof to the ground when a beam he was standing on gave way at Beach Cliff, Penarth, on 30 January 2013. He spent several days in hospital...
The group, known as the Northern Group, provides a key forum for discussion of common threats and security issues of particular interest to the Nordic-Baltic region.
Tomorrow’s meeting comes at a time...
The UK Space Agency and UK scientists involved in Europe’s Rosetta mission are celebrating as the mission’s Philae lander has today (12 November 2014) made the first ever landing on a comet, opening a new chapter...
Updated: Added recipient 153: Faye Shields
The following people were given a Points of Light award in November 2014 (the numbering continues from October’s winners):
146. Michael Anderson (Falkirk...
Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, and Minister for the Armed Forces, Mark Francois, today met British military, aid workers, diplomats and health workers who are part of the UK effort to fighting Ebola in Sierra...
When asked about today?s vote, the PMOS said a commitment was made earlier this year that the government should vote on the package.
When asked about this Friday?s Ecofin meeting, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said it was a scheduled Ecofin meeting about the annual budget for 2014 and 2015. The PMOS added that we would ...
Updated: Updated chapter 7 guidance.
Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on immigration offences and breaches used by UK Visas and Immigration.
Updated: New list has been attached
If your company is registered for the Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme, it’s details will be made publicly available on this register - to help borrowers...
Updated: The Hospital tap water scheme: intended results for distribution HTW2 has been added.
The examination covered will be Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the distribution will consist of 2 samples.
Updated: The Drinking water scheme: intended results for distribution W159, samples W159A, W159B and W159C has been added.
For more information, please email foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.
Updated: Updated version of ERCOP guidance 06 11 14
This page contains information relating to emergency response planning for at-sea renewable energy installations - Wind, Wave, Tide and Current and requirements...
Updated: Welsh translation added.
This edition of the guide replaces the October 2013 edition. Section 2.3 has been amended to refer to MapSearch.
Updated: May 2014
Updated: The Non-pathogen scheme: trend analysis April 2005 to September 2014 has been added.
The non-pathogen scheme is also suitable for laboratories that assess the microbiological quality of foodstuffs...
Decision reference: ADA2827
Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements decision – upheld
School type: voluntary aided
School phase: primary
Local authority: London borough...
The UK rules for taxing multinational businesses are based on a commonly agreed set of international standards, which have not changed since they were agreed in the 1920s. This means many multinational businesses...
Updated: Added new version of JSP 441.
JSP 441: defence records management policy and procedures
The MoJ’s response to the SSRB’s request for information about the judiciary for its 2015-16 review of judicial remuneration and letter giving the SSRB information to assist with its review.
In this issue:
The Greater London Authority Apprenticeship Programme National Institute of Adult Continuing Education: Annual Digital Conference Funding Claims 2014 to 2015 Finance Record 2013 to ...
Updated: Welsh translation added.
This guide provides basic background information about manorial titles and rights. It describes the information held by Land Registry and the general effect on registered...
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating for the change of use to a traveller site at land north east of Redmans Lane, Firmingers Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 7QH.
Updated: Updated announcement for publication on number of people receiving a new State Pension statement. Publication has been delayed until 18 November 2014 to coincide with a Ministerial engagement.
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UK Co-ordinating Body FOI: information about salaries over £100,000, as well as details of the expenses for all those earning over £150,000, in the financial year 2013 to 2014.
Contracts - FOI total number of contracts put out for tender by core Defra in 2010 and 2013, and how many of those contracts were awarded after a tendering process in which only one contractor submitted a bid...
Frameworks and contracts FOI: start and end dates, including values, of the following 2 frameworks or contracts: 20298 - The Manufacture and Supply of Avian and Bovine Tuberculin; and 20346 - DNA Capture Ear ...
Updated: Updated AONB, National Charcter Areas and National Parks data.
These data series show land and crop areas, livestock populations and agricultural workforce estimates for England and the UK as at...
Data covers: payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costsThese figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce...
FOI ref 0936-14 includes one table for each of the five years giving the location of FCO properties sold, the type and the highest value of the property. A further table of places where the FCO is currently co...
It is for YOTs, managers and operational managers with responsibility for anti-social behaviour (ASB), and liaising with the courts. It should be read in conjunction with:
the Anti-social Behaviour, ...
Updated: Updated guides added
Short guides, screen shots and quick explanations of common CWA processes, including:
get the most from LAA online, first-time log in, register new user, overview of ...
Updated: Welsh translation added.
This guide gives information on how to prepare an application with a large number of properties. It also contains information about the calculation of fees for large scale...
Updated: Updated statistics added for October 2014.
These figures detail the outcomes of all phase 1 merger inquiries completed in each year, from 1 April 2004 to the latest full month.
Please ...
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...
HSE is urging the construction industry to ensure basic health and safety measures are in place after a month long inspection initiative found 40 per cent of sites failing to properly protect workers.
Good evening – and thank you for the warm welcome tonight.
One reason I was so pleased to receive this invitation is because here in the City of Aberdeen you are right at the centre of a hugely important...
I know there are plenty of people who’ll say Nursery World readers know the early years better than anyone else.
And who better than someone who’s living the early years himself - my son. He turned up...
Bonnie Baby won the contracts after exploring the market during a visit in 2012 with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). The visit to South Korea was recommended by their UKTI export adviser.
The company ...
The Highways Agency is urging every driver to take action to ensure they too are prepared for driving in winter weather.
Highways Agency winter manager, Sujad Hussain, said:
The Highways Agency...
Thank you very much for inviting me to this conference.
It’s great to be here at the Northern Farming Conference and here at the Hexham Auction Market which is at the heart of one of our fine market ...
Thank you very much for inviting me today. I am delighted to be here. Staff working in the early years workforce do a remarkable and essential job educating and caring for babies and young children. I want to...
Figures published today (12 November) show a fall in numbers on out-of-work benefits in Wales.
The latest figures show that the number of people claiming out-of-work benefits in Wales has fallen by 9,...
A short film about Whaler’s Bay, Deception Island has been produced by the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust. The film was co-funded by the UK and Norway and will serve as an informative guide to passengers on cruise...
Updated: Updated document for November 2014.
This spreadsheet lists:
details of the total number of open academies details of schools which have formally applied for academy status schools’ progression...
Updated: Added 4 new vacancies.
A list of current Service Children’s Education teaching vacancies.
Related information Civil Service jobs website Service Children’s Education
Updated: Updated document for November 2014.
This spreadsheet contains contact details for active approved academy sponsors.
It can be used by:
schools looking for a sponsor new sponsors...
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 ...
Updated: Updated versions of Vol 3-11 Appendix E Customs Procedure Codes, Vol 3-12 Alphabetical Index (Exports), Vol 3-13 Imports - Customs Procedure Codes and Vol 3-22 Alphabetical Index (Imports) now published...
An interim statement on the impact and cost-effectiveness of a targeted programme of vaccinating MSM, following consideration by JCVI and the HPV sub-committee.
The Case Help Manual (The Manual) contains guidance on dealing with case administration matters and is for the use of Insolvency Service staff. The guidance is not exhaustive and it may be appropriate in some...
Updated: Welsh translation added.
The six supplements deal with specific issues and have been introduced so that information is logically presented and more readily to hand. It is aimed at legal advisers...
Updated: Welsh translation added.
This supplement describes the origins and scales of Ordnance Survey mapping and how this relates to plans prepared by Land Registry.
Section 5 has been amended ...
Updated: Preliminary Environmental Information report and advert added.
This document explains the current projects to reduce flood risk along the North River Wey (which starts at Alton in Hampshire) and...
Updated: Welsh translation added.
This supplement gives an overview of boundaries including general boundaries, boundary ownership and maintenance.
Section 2 has been amended as a result of the ...
The National Clearance Hub have looked at ways to speed up the process when sending entries to Trading Standards to perform Border controls on imported goods. This Customs Information Paper (CIP) gives details...
Updated: Added new FOI response for summary of inventories for MOD Main Swadlincote archive.
Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 10 November...
Updated: Welsh translation added.
This edition of the guide replaces the July 2013 edition. Section 6.2 has been amended in relation to the wording of the certificate given when a boundary is determined...
The purpose of this Customs Information Paper is to advise the sterling figure to apply from 1 January 2015.
Updated: Code of conduct for board members of public bodies added.
These publications should be used as a guide by departments to the steps they must follow to ensure a fair, open and transparent appointments...
Updated: Added signed pledges for 'Birketts LLP', 'BFRS', 'BCB International Ltd', and 'Boatwork Ltd'.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...
Updated: Welsh translation added.
The title plan is one of three elements of a registered title along with the register and any documents referred to in the register and filed at Land Registry. The title...
Updated: Welsh translation added.
This edition of the guide replaces the June 2012 edition. Section 2 has been amended to refer to MapSearch.
Updated: June 2012
Decision reference: ADA2824
Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements decision - upheld
School type: voluntary aided
School phase: primary
Local authority: London borough...
Updated: Updated to add issued version of document.
IssuedThe last full scientific review of this document was completed on 11 November 2014.
Updated: Updated to add issued version of document.
IssuedThe last full scientific review of this document was completed on 11 November 2014.
Vince Cable responds to a letter sent by John Hilary of War on Want about the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
In his letter he replies to concerns about:
transparency...
Updated: The Education Funding Agency (EFA) has published an addendum to the 2013 to 2014 Academies Accounts Direction. This amends note 28 on pensions and similar obligations to include enhanced disclosures ...
Updated: Added signed pledges for 'CDL Sprinkler Protection Ltd' and 'Combat Stress'.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate...
Updated: Added updated version of DIO contact list.
This document provides a range of email contact details for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). The contacts are arranged in order of areas...
Updated: The latest issue (41) of space:uk has been added.
Subscribe to receive an electronic PDF version of the magazine.
To receive a hard copy, please send us your name and address details...
Updated: The following summaries have been added for Legionnaires’ disease in Residents of England and Wales: Anglia and Essex; Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire; Cheshire and Merseyside; Cumbria and Lancashire...
This letter to Tower Hamlets council accepts the council’s undertakings in relation to some specific property disposal transactions, and confirms that government does not intend to issue an emergency direction...
Updated: Attachment update.
The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British nationals who require legal advice.
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Analysis of two sets of data was undertaken by BMG research. One dataset comprised feedback from national leaders of governance (NLGs) via online evaluations; the other comprised online or paper returns from ...
Updated: Added J & M Residential Lettings Ltd t/a JMHA.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for...
Updated: Updates to the Patents hearing diary added
This document is updated regularly to highlight the patents hearings which have been scheduled.
For further information relating to the hearings...
Updated: Added signed pledges for 'Education for the Military Magazine' and 'Global Resource Management Ltd'.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...
Updated: Added Royal British Legion Industries.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for the armed...
Updated: Added TylerBale Communications.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for the armed forces...
Updated: Updated chapter 45(a) guidance.
Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on deportations and criminal caseworking used by the Home Office.
On 18 November we launch Create: A journal of perspectives on the value of art and culture
Fun-runs took place throughout BFG helping to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal Benevolent Fund. Robert Millar, Royal British Legion Paderborn Chairman attended the John Buchan School run on Oct 17...
Tea Pot Tuesday, formally known as Welcome Wednesday was held in the Normandy Welfare Centre on Tue 11 Nov. The morning was an opportunity for the community to get together for a coffee, chat &ndash...
Paderborn Station libraries recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A big congratulations to the golden ticket winners: Courtney Wakerley, Joseph Daniels, Ella Williams...
Unemployment in Scotland fell by 10,000, to 164,000 in the period July to September 2014, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 5.9 per cent...
Unemployment has fallen by more than 20,000 over the past year, despite being unchanged over the last quarter, official figures published today (12 November) show.
The number of people claiming Jobseeker...
On Armistice Day (11 Nov) Communities Minister Stephen Williams joined pupils at Carshalton Boys Sports College hosting their Last Post event to mark the centenary of the First World War.
Across the country...
Thank you David (Jones, association chair).
I’m delighted to join you all again today for your annual conference.
And, as ever, I’d like to start by saying a big thank you. Chairing an LSCB takes...
IntroductionDistinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, thank you. It’s a real honour to be here.
And it really is a room to inspire the next generation of British entrepreneurs and professionals. ...
Updated: Updated with the latest advice for learner drivers.
If you type the names of some popular government services into search engines, some of your search results might be ads for sites that offer ...
Research into Integrated Survivability (IS) and Platform Systems (PS) is the new focus of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl) contracting framework, R-Cloud (Research-Cloud).
Following...
A £4.5million project to resurface the A421 Bedford southern bypass between the A6 at Elstow and the A4280 at Renhold will start next week, using a different technique that will mean a better, longer...
Responding to climate announcements from the US and China, UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey said:
“These climate announcements from the US and China are a clear sign that major economies...
A £9.04 million investment, from DFID’s Impact Investment Fund managed by the UK’s Development Finance Institution CDC, will help farmers in countries including Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Mali improve...
Updated: Replaced the document to fix typo in first paragraph, which should read "The aim is to encourage responsible dog ownership and reduce other incidents..."
This manual helps practitioners in local...
FOI response gives the number of male and female driving licence holders and the numbers with speeding offences on their licence. These figures are as at 18 October 2014.
FOI response Section 21 giving the link for published statistics of driving licence holders with 9 penalty points on their driving licence. These statistics are as at 15 February 2014.
FOI response gives the total number of first provisional driving licence applications annually 1993 to 2014, with a detailed breakdown of 17 to 24 year olds. The figures reflect the position as at 25 October ...
FOI response gives the number of male and female staff employed at DVLA. Also the gender split of HEO, SEO and Grade 7 staff. These figures are as at 30 September 2014.
We endeavour to pay all correctly rendered invoices within this target as quickly as possible. We ask that all our suppliers ensure that all invoices submitted are accurate, contain a valid purchase order number...
A £20.5m programme of research and training to tackle diseases that could pass from animals to humans has been funded by six UK partners, including NERC.
NERC is excited to announce the finalists of its inaugural Impact Awards.
NERC, BBSRC and 14 industry partners have funded five research translation projects with a total value of £1m to address challenges to the efficiency, productivity and sustainability of UK farming.
Barker Library are holding a treasure hunt between Mon 15 Dec and Thu 18 Dec. Sweets and certificates will be given to all those who complete the hunt. Happy hunting!
The group has published a timetable for the various stages of the investigation and is required to publish its final report by 5 May 2016.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced...
The UK is the biggest market in the world for offshore wind, on track to deliver over 10GW by 2020. A new report ‘UK Offshore Wind: Opportunities for trade and investment’ champions the UK as the best ...
Ken Livingstone, George Galloway et al are totally wrong to suggest that the proposed intervention in Tower Hamlets is an attack on local democracy (Letters, 6 November 2014). It is entirely to do with...
The work at the Hungerford House Farm over bridge, near Madeley in Staffordshire, and between junctions 15 and 16 of the M6, will be carried out on the northbound carriageway on the night of 19 November, when...
The closure is necessary for survey work, which can only be carried out safely while the road is closed.
The A14 eastbound carriageway will be closed between the M1 junction 19 and junction 1 of the A14...
IntroductionIt’s great to be back at the annual conference of RenewableUK.
First, to help celebrate your many successes over this last year.
To celebrate also your contribution to our energy...
My hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime Prevention (Lynn Featherstone) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:
Today I am publishing a consultation on the Community and Ancillary...
My right hon Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Eric Pickles) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
In my Written Statement of 21 July 2014, Official Report...
My Right Hon Friend the Secretary of State (Elizabeth Truss) has today made the following statement.
The next Agriculture and Fisheries Council will be on 10 November in Brussels. My hon. friend, the Parliamentary...
My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:
Following my statement on the 9th April this year announcing a review...
My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:
On 7 July I announced to the House that Peter Wanless and Richard...
Guidance on the use of road plates for temporarily returning roads with unreinstated (not filled in) excavations to service. Road plates can often be installed and removed quite quickly, making short term returns...
Advice on the various mapping techniques for locating and identifying buried pipes and cables. The use of these techniques can help reduce site occupation times when those assets require maintenance or repair...
What you need to take into account if you’re considering extended working hours to reduce overall site occupation times. This guidance focuses on works in urban areas where there is greater need to limit disturbance...
Guidance on the use of coring and vacuum extraction (core and vac) for repairing buried equipment. The technique allows companies to open the road, repair the buried equipment and reinstate the site much faster...
Covers the use of hydraulically bound mixtures (HBMs) in road reinstatements layers. This has the advantages of:
potentially fewer work lorry trips required the faster compaction times sometimes associated...
Covers use of cementitious mixtures in road work reinstatements, providing guidance on what is required before they can be trafficked or overlaid.
Cementitious mixtures, including high early strength...
Leaflet about:
the options to consider before action guidance on the techniqueof using temporary backfill to reinstate roads.
This factsheet provides information for health practitioners, providers and local authorities on changes to the:
Healthy Child Programme Health Visiting Programme importance of health visiting transfer...
Updated: Final report of the review of the National Referral Mechanism has now been published.
The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is a multi-agency victim identification and support process, designed...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
Copyright notices are published by the Intellectual Property Office to help explain specific areas of copyright in the UK.
This notice provides advice for people who may wish to assign their own copyright...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
Following...
Family test FOI: whether Defra had received guidance on how the family test would be implemented and if yes, when it was received; plus how Defra will assess the impact of domestic policy to ensure it meets the...
Response to a request made under the Freedom of Information Act for information about work carried out during 2014 on the A120 Galleys Roundabout, Braintree, Essex. The Highways Agency provided a breakdown of...
Updated: Change of responsible Agency to APHA.
This monthly publication gives the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle (ie bovine TB) in Great Britain. The statistics are obtained from the Animal and...
Updated: Replaced all leaflets with revised versions.
These leaflets will help you understand the information in your State Pension statement.
Read more about the basic State Pension and...
This guide provides an overview of the UK offshore wind market and highlights trade and investment opportunities across the sector. It includes information on:
the existing investment landscape in the UK...
Employment, unemployment, inactivity, jobs and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies.
Maintaining open and competitive markets – what boards need to do to keep on the right side of the law IntroductionIt is a great pleasure to be here today to speak to you all on the subject of risk – a fascinating...
We have published a report of our Operational compliance case involving the charity Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic UK. The report explains why we got involved with the charity, what regulatory...
Enterprise zones are playing a vital role in driving forward the country’s economy, creating thousands of new jobs and paving the way for tens of thousands more, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced today...
Unemployment in Scotland fell by 10,000, to 164,000 in the period July to September 2014, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 5.9 per cent...
New guidance that will help reduce congestion and speed up the completion of road works has been published by the Department for Transport today (12 November 2014).
The 7 traffic advisory leaflets provide...
Since 2010 two-thirds of the rise in employment has been in managerial, professional or associate professional occupations.
The figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 694,000 more ...
The A11 overnight closures, which will take place between Monday 17 November and Wednesday 19 November between Fiveways roundabout and the Thetford roundabout, will allow the Highways Agency to carry out surfacing...
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has today published its latest batch of opinions on the evidence base for regulatory proposals brought forward by the Government.
Live consultationsOf the opinions...
To allow the traffic management to be removed a full closure of the westbound M56 between junction 5 and junction 6 will be taking place overnight on Saturday 22 November. A full closure of the eastbound carriageway...
The government’s Thameslink Programme which will transform travel across London and the South East from 2018, has celebrated the 500th trainee to successfully pass through its construction academy.
The...
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) today welcomed a call from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) for businesses to invest in their workforce as a driver for economic success.
The <...
The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond spoke yesterday to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin. The Foreign Secretary restated the UK’s strong support for Ukraine’s government and people and for a diplomatic...
Unemployment has fallen by more than 20,000 over the past year, despite being unchanged over the last quarter, official figures published today (12 November) show.
The number of people claiming Jobseeker...
On Armistice Day (11 Nov) Communities Minister Stephen Williams joined pupils at Carshalton Boys Sports College hosting their Last Post event to mark the centenary of the First World War.
Across the country...
In my written statement of 21 July 2014, Official Report, column 100WS, I informed the House that I intended to bring the statutory corporate governance intervention in Doncaster metropolitan borough council ...
A new call-out order has been made under section 56(1B) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 to enable reservists to be
called into permanent service as part of the UK’s contribution to train, advise and...
The next Agriculture and Fisheries Council will be on 10 November in Brussels. My hon. Friend, the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord de Mauley), will represent the UK. Richard...
Today I am publishing a consultation on the community and ancillary sellers’ notice (CAN). The CAN will allow particular low-risk businesses and community groups to sell a small amount of alcohol, while...
Following my statement on 9 April this year announcing a review of the national referral mechanism, I am pleased to announce that the review has concluded, and its report is published today. The review examined...
On 7 July, Official Report, column 23, I announced to the House that Peter Wanless and Richard Whittam QC would be conducting a review of two independent reviews that were commissioned by the permanent secretary...
Section 40 of the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008 gives the Department for Work and Pensions’ Child Maintenance Group the power to disclose client information to credit reference agencies. ...
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
There were no triggers at weather stations between 1 and 7 November 2014, and no payments were authorised in this period.
BackgroundRead more about the Social Fund Cold Weather Payment scheme for...
The latest statistics on Work Choice produced by the Department for Work and Pensions were released on 12 November 2014 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Statistics...
The labour market report is produced by Economic and Labour Market Statistics Branch which is part of the Northern Ireland Statistics and Reseach Agency (NISRA). It is published on a monthly basis with the latest...
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
This release updates the provisional data published in February. These statistics include all vehicle drivers, their passengers and foot passengers on ferries.
Main resultsIn 2013:
both international...