Thank you Mr President,
I would like to thank the Republic of Korea for their strong leadership of the 1540 Committee over the past two years. Your engagement and drive has been essential for the work...
Updated: Updated references of 'Driving Standards Agency' to 'Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency'.
The drink-drive rehabilitation scheme can be offered to people convicted of driving or being in charge...
A request for information was made about records of installation and repair of road signs kept by the Highways Agency. In response, the Highways Agency provided information on how we record installation and repair...
The report includes a financial review and statements for the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency for the financial year, 2013 to 2014. It also includes an overview of the agency’s plans and performance...
Updated: Certificate number UK/0089/BSI619044: Viko, VEM-T5100DB2T, Issue 1, has been newly issued.
This publication contains a downloadable list of electricity meter type approval certificates issued by...
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) meets with Code Compliance Officers (CCOs) individually, on a quarterly basis. The GCA explains issues that have been raised by suppliers and others and discusses the ongoing...
Updated: Replaced document to version 1.1. Includes updated information on EHC plans - full details listed in version log.
This guide contains information to help local authorities submit their SEN2 ...
Updated: Webinar recording link added (available until 8 December 2014).
Proposals must be submitted through the CDE portal by 5pm on Tuesday 6 January 2015.
Total funding available for...
FOI ref 0321-12 releases a digest (22 pages) of notes of the Council of the European Union working party on information
Updated: New dates added
Companies House attends a variety of events throughout the UK and holds free seminars.
Networking and information seminarThe seminar will help you:
become familiar...
Updated: The National Grid Reference has been changed from TQ 78043 73550 to TQ 78433 74068. The receiving environment has changed from Groundwater to Tributary of Damhead Creek.
The Environment Agency ...
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 link to new online employer checking service form
These documents provide guidance for landlords affected by the introduction of right to rent immigration checks.
The codes of practice...
Updated: added link to new online employer checking service form
This checklist explains the types of documents that are acceptable for checking an employee’s right to work and how long the check is valid...
Decision reference: ADA2726
Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - partially upheld
School type: academy
School phase: infant
Local authority: Southampton city...
FOI ref 0932-14 provides a table giving the number of permits issued for each year from 2004 to 2014 and the revenue raised. The revenue is used towards the general administration costs of the territory. The...
Updated: added link to new online employer checking service form
Employers must prevent illegal working in the UK by carrying out document checks on people before employing them to make sure they are allowed...
Updated: added link to new online employer checking service form
If you don’t want to email this form, you can fill it in online.
Use this form if you are an employer and want to check...
Updated: Updated to add issued version of document.
IssuedThe last full scientific review of this document was completed on 21 November 2014.
Updated: Updated to add issued version of document.
IssuedThe last full scientific review of this document was completed on 24 November 2014.
Updated: Updated to add issued version of document.
IssuedThe last full scientific review of this document was completed on 21 November 2014.
Provides guidance on measures that must be taken to store fertiliser safely.
This report looks at issues UK businesses may face when operating in Argentina including the economic and political environment, intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and...
Decision reference: ADA2729
Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - not upheld
School type: academy
School phase: junior
Local authority: Southampton city council...
Updated: Indexation Allowance - pdf for October 2014 added.
Indexation Allowance allows for the effects of inflation when calculating the chargeable gains of companies or organisations.
HM Revenue...
FOI ref 0686-14 releases documents and correspondence held by the FCO relating to Rurelec plc’s international arbitration against Bolivia. There are 4 files attached, each containing 11 pages of information. ...
Decision reference: ADA2727
Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - not upheld
School type: academy
School phase: junior
Local authority: Southampton city council...
Updated: added link to new online Employer Checking Service tool
Employers must prevent illegal working in the UK by carrying out document checks on people before employing them to make sure they are allowed...
Updated: added link to new online Employer Checking Service tool
Employers must carry out right to work checks on their employees. This code of practice provides practical guidance on how to avoid illegal...
Decision reference: ADA2728
Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - not upheld
School type: academy
School phase: primary
Local authority: Southampton city council...
Updated: Call for 'India-UK Collaborative Industrial R and D Programme' added to section 4 of main (HTML) publication.
Information on the £375 million Newton Fund and the partner countries under...
This update is correct as of 21 November 2014. Further updates will be published as the situation changes.
Updated: Updated guidance.
Modernised guidance for how UK Visas and Immigration handles applications from civilian employees of NATO forces or the Australian Department of Defence, and civilian employees...
Updated: Updated chapter 26: right to rent and landlords.
Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on operational enforcement activity used by UK Visas and Immigration.
This document shows what changes to qualifications will be happening for each year group.
Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 24 November 2014
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...
Consultations on various aspects of the policy to reform GCSE, AS and A level qualifications from 2014 to 2018 which were previously published on Ofqual’s separate consultations website.
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: 0210580 Teacher’s date...
UK Sport Chair opens the 2014 World Class Performance Conference
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Will Moy regarding public expenditure statistics in new annual tax summaries
The Hohne Station Allotments will close on 5 Dec 14. Anyone who has any equipment at the allotments is requested to remove it by 30 Nov 14. Those who have keys for sheds at the allotments are requested to...
The cut off date for the acceptance of Xmas/New Year food and beverage orders from NAAFI is 5 December. Orders are being taken for duck, goose, turkey, beef, pork and gammon etc. Orders can be placed in the...
The Environment Agency has launched a second period of consultation on Cuadrilla’s applications for environmental permits for the proposed shale gas exploration site at Roseacre Wood, near Elswick in Lancashire...
Under Highways Agency plans, around 32 miles of the M4 between London and Theale will be widened to four lanes in each direction by converting the hard shoulder to a running lane, and installing new technology...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a contract for the first production batch of 4 Lightning II stealth combat aircraft – which will operate from both the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers and Royal Air...
Updated: Webinar recording link added (available until 8 December 2014).
Watch the webinar recording. This link is available until 8 December 2014 and you’ll need to enter your name, email address...
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is once again taking part in a unique pairing scheme run by the Royal Society – the UK national academy of science.
Two Trafalgar Class submarines will move from Her Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport to Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde in another step towards HMNB Clyde becoming the Royal Navy’s submarine centre of specialisation...
Updated: Added recipient 161. Mike Barratt.
The following people were given a Points of Light award in November 2014 (the numbering continues from October’s winners):
146. Michael Anderson (...
The 2013-2014 Annual Road User Satisfaction Survey (ARUSS) also found almost half of drivers (45%) don’t do any winter checks at all on their vehicle.
The Agency spends 12 months preparing for winter – ...
Simon Kirby will be speaking at the Association for Consultancy and Engineering European Conference, on 18 November, held at the Westminster Plaza Hotel, London.
Simon will be giving a general overview...
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is changing the way that it registers the birth and death of British Citizens overseas. Registration at British Consulates overseas are being gradually withdrawn throughout...
Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb and Wales Office Minister Baroness Randerson today (24 November) welcomed the Wales Bill passing through the House of Lords as an important milestone towards creating a lasting and...
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Priti Patel visited Heathrow Airport today (Monday, 24 November) to see how Border Force and HMRC are working together to control imports and exports at our borders.
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Thank you. Thank you very much for that introduction Ian [Livingston, Minister for Trade and Investment]. And I think it’s a sign of how business‑friendly this government wants to be that we looked at the private...
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:
We have made some good progress in these last few days and have explored together ways of dealing with some of the significant gaps that remain.
These...
Updated: Revised version includes latest information about Universal Credit.
This guide provides basic information about what families need to know if they make a Universal Credit claim.
It includes...
Updated: Revised version includes latest information about Universal Credit.
This question and answer guide explains what Universal Credit will mean for families who make a Universal Credit claim.
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Updated: October 2014 data published.
The data is broken down by headcount and number of posts (full-time equivalents). It includes the number of ‘non-payroll staff’, and the paybill costs relating to staff...
For the subperiod 1 January 2015 to 31 March 2015, you may apply for import licences between 1 December 2014 and midnight on 5 December 2014.
It is your responsibility to ensure the application and all...
Updated: Added updated version of MMP138.
There are 2 different redundancy schemes available to members of the regular armed forces.
Those who are members of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975...
For the subperiod 1 January 2015 to 31 March 2015, you may apply for import licences between 1 December 2014 and midnight on 5 December 2014.
It is your responsibility to ensure the application and all...
For the subperiod 1 January 2015 to 31 March 2015, you may apply for import licences between 1 December 2014 and midnight on 5 December 2014.
It is your responsibility to ensure the application and all...
Updated: Changed the date of project concept submission
The British High Commission is pleased to announce that the UK Government’s Prosperity Programme Fund is now accepting bids for projects to run in...
This guide provides information on how Universal Credit affects tax credits, including what happens when someone claiming tax credits starts living with a Universal Credit claimant.
It includes information...
Updated: Revised version provides the latest information on Universal Credit.
This guide provides links to information on the extra support you may be able to get if you receive Universal Credit, including...
Updated: November 2014 guidance added.
This document outlines the risks of getting salmonella infections from reptiles, and gives advice on how to reduce them.
The letter serves as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at the John Leggott Sixth-Form College.
Changes to the way couples give notice of marriages and civil partnerships will come into effect from 2 March 2015. This document contains guidance for couples planning a wedding or civil partnership in the UK...
Information about the guidance and advice provided by counter-terrorism security advisers (CTSA) to businesses to help address their security concerns.
CTSA contact details are also available.
Updated: Tables moved here from another page
Civil (excluding family) cases The courts dealt with 351,000 new claims and 11,000 hearings or trials. These represent a reduction of around 28% and 36% respectively...
Updated: Included list of withdrawn safety alerts and removed SA 03/14.
Safety alerts are issued by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to the wider MOD and its industry partners to communicate specific...
Updated: Minor updates to the 2014 strategy.
HMRC’s latest digital strategy (2014) sets out a refreshed and comprehensive vision, reflecting our activities in the last year and our ambition for the next...
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 provides for a statutory consultation on new codes of practice and on any amendments to existing codes. The codes will then be subject to parliamentary approval before coming into...
Updated: Revised version includes the latest information about Universal Credit.
This detailed question and answer guide explains what Universal Credit will mean for couples who make a joint Universal Credit...
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
Request for information on whether Minister of State for Energy Matthew Hancock has attended any equality training/briefing sessions following a Tweet on his Twitter feed.
Request for information on the number of complaints the Department has received relating to the behaviour or conduct of Special Advisers.
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...
Updated: Revised version includes the latest information about Universal Credit.
This guide provides basic information about what couples need to know if they make a joint Universal Credit claim.
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This guide gives information about how Universal Credit is paid, what people can do to help themselves prepare for Universal Credit and the support available through the DWP. It also includes links to the websites...
A car thief who crashed through airport fencing and careered onto the runway, leaving an aircraft running low on fuel circling above, has been jailed for three years and eight months.
Mon 8 Dec @ 1700hrs at Adinghof Kirche, Am Abinghof, 33098 Paderborn. Open to everyone.
Tue 9 Dec @ 1900hrs, in the Paderborn Dom. Everyone is welcome.
Servicemen and women watched as the Union flag was lowered at Kandahar airfield, where RAF personnel have operated since 2001.
The ceremony was attended by Britain’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Sir Richard...
Road users, businesses and local residents will be able to find out more about a £192 million project to build a new dual carriageway linking the M56 to the M6 later this week.
The Highways ...
After the tremendous success of the first event in 2013, the British Embassy, Dubai, supported by Manchester Business School will host the 2nd UK Skills Expo on 7th December 2014 bringing together UK players ...
The appointment was made following a fair and open recruitment exercise which attracted a strong field of high quality applicants.
Prior to joining the MMO, John served 17 years in the Royal Navy and ...
Foreign Office Minister, Baroness Anelay, visited Oslo from 22 - 24 November for a series of high level discussions hosted by the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, on advancing women’s rights...
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) supports the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Counter Terrorism Awareness week, which launches across the country today (24/11).
The awareness week will...
The new taskforce will include Cabinet ministers from across the coalition government.
The Deputy Prime Minister has been campaigning on mental health issues for many years, focusing on bringing treatment...
Minister for Security and Immigration (James Brokenshire):I am pleased to inform the House that, subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary secondary legislation, I plan to implement important new ...
The urgent flag function will remove the need for you to contact our customer service team to let us know when an urgent item of work has been submitted.
What is classed as urgent?Urgency is defined...
Serco Ltd will care for up to 410 immigration detainees at the Bedfordshire site, continuing to be responsible for the operational management of custody services, detainee welfare and recreational activities.
Dart Charge – a new way of paying the crossing charge – will speed up journeys by removing the need to stop at a barrier and give drivers more flexibility about how and when they pay the charge.
From ...
The National Measurement Office (NMO) is looking for any further views from the UK in relation to an amendment to an International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) technical working document: OIML R 51 ...
Since I became Home Secretary four and a half years ago, I have been briefed about many hundreds of terror suspects intent on attacking Britain, the British people and our interests overseas. The Security Service...
This revision offers an example that shows the level of risk that poor cleaning standards can pose for patients, staff and visitors. It covers various locations in hospitals and a range of equipment and fittings...
Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood said:
I welcome the successful completion of voting in Tunisia’s historic first democratic Presidential elections. The good turnout and peaceful voting ...
Running for five weeks, this is the first stage in the Sustainability Appraisal (SA) process, where the South marine plans are independently assessed to understand how they will help deliver sustainable development...
In order to better understand the real-life performance of biomass heating systems, DECC commissioned Steve Luker Ltd and Re:Heat to undertake a desk study in March and April 2014 of this year. The resulting ...
The data published shows spending on all items over £25,000 for each month as extracted from the DCMS accounting system.
The data published shows spending on all items over £25,000 for each month as extracted from the DCMS accounting system.
The files show transactions of expenditure over £500 via the Government Procurement Card
Report of Senior Officials’ Travel for Quarter Four 2013 to 2014
This data details where approvals have been given for exceptions to controls on 5 key categories of spending (ICT, Consultancy, Recruitment, Advertising and Marketing and Property).
This memo informs you about skills support arrangements for Work Programme participants.
This memo provides an update to the Work Programme provider guidance.
Regular update of macroeconomic developments.
Bank of Japan keeps monetary policy unchanged, but outlook uncertain.
Below 10% take-up on international markets for Russia’s November bond sale.
The meeting was co-chaired by the Hon Dr Harsh Vardhan, Indian Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, and the Rt Hon. Greg Clark MP, UK Minister for Universities, Science and Cities. Ministers...
President Dilma’s re-election means increased education opportunities for the UK, with Brazil’s emphasis increasingly on quality and value.
Updated: Deleted paragraph 10.2 at end of PDF.
This document contains information on: DWP Bereavement Service
Updated: Updated graphs.
This document contains 4 graphs showing cumulative weekly reports of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) caused by serotypes in PCV13 but not in PCV7.
Data covers these ...
Updated: Updated graphs.
This document contains 4 graphs showing cumulative weekly reports of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) caused by serotypes not in PCV13.
Data covers these age groups:
In Accordance with Article 8 in Commission Regulation (EU) No 724/2010 of 12 August 2010 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of real-time closures of certain fisheries in the North Sea and...
Updated: Updated graphs.
This document contains 4 graphs showing cumulative weekly reports of serotyped invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD).
Data covers these age groups:
under 2s aged ...
What is National Apprenticeship Week?National Apprenticeship Week is co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service and is designed to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals...
Servicemen and women watched as the Union flag was lowered at Kandahar airfield, where RAF personnel have operated since 2001.
The ceremony was attended by Britain’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Sir Richard...
Updated: Timescales for implementation are under discussion but no changes will come into effect over the busy festive season.
In 2015, DVLA will no longer issue the paper counterpart to the photocard driving...
Speaking today, Mr Swire said:
I’m sure you’ll be aware of this Government’s commitment to the Commonwealth. We have – it is fair to say - been candid about the need for reform; but we have also unapologetically...
The closures are necessary to safely lift an overbridge beam into position over the road and have been planned overnight to minimise disruption to road users.
There will be a lane 2 closure in place ...
ICPEN is a network of governmental consumer protection authorities from around the world with members from 53 countries.
In taking up the presidency, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA...
We want to know what you think about a proposal to designate Rayrigg Meadow, Windermere, as a bathing water under the Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC). This proposal follows an application we have received...
This letter from the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude sets out the revised terms of reference for the SSRB.
We have published the consultation document and annexes containing the proposed BSC amendments. Annexes labelled ‘proposed’ set out A.BMU option and those ending ‘alternative’, the HHDA proposal.
We...
Updated: Consultation outcome
DECC, Department for Transport and the Devolved Administrations are consulting on proposed amendments to the UK regulations which cover the EU Emissions Trading System (EU...
Updated: Updated 'Department for Education and executive agency spend: February 2014' document.
The government set out the need for greater transparency across its operations to enable the public to hold...
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is preparing to launch a new report next Tuesday (25th November), defining the significant issues facing skills and employment in the UK and setting out key...
Bristol M4/M49 Junction 22 roundabout: ResurfacingFull carriageway closure of the M49 northbound and the eastbound and westbound exit slips on M4 Junction 22 will be in place nightly from 8pm Monday 24 November...
Innovate UK is investing up to £7.5 million in research and development projects and feasibility studies to develop data sets which can transform local services in towns and cities.
Businesses...
M1 junction 30 (Barlborough) to junction 31 (Aston), South Yorkshire: drainage and barrier workThe hardshoulder will be closed in both directions and there will be narrower lanes and a 50 mph speed limit over...
M27 junctions 2 to 3 River Blackwater Ower, Hampshire: Re-waterproofingNarrow lanes and a 50mph speed limit will be in place for 12 weeks. For further information visit: http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/...
M20 junction 5 to 6, Maidstone, Kent: Joint replacement and drainageThe coastbound carriageway will be closed overnight, between 8pm and 6am, on Monday 24 November for four nights. A clearly signed diversion...
M1 junction 3, Hertfordshire: Litter clearanceThe northbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5am, on Monday 24 November. A clearly signed diversion for the entry slip road...
New work A120 Wix Bypass, Essex: ResurfacingWe will be resurfacing the carriageway on the A120 in both directions on the Wix Bypass in Essex. We will also be replacing road markings and studs at the location...
M1 junction 16 to 19, Northamptonshire: Central reserve workFrom 4 August to 3 June 2015 there will be various restrictions in place to allow for the construction of a reinforced concrete barrier in the central...
hts will also be used on some occasions. The project is due to be completed by the end of November.
A66 Sandford to WarcopTemporary traffic lights will operate overnight, between 8pm and 6am, while resurfacing...
A30 Sticklepath, nr Okehampton – Drainage worksEast and westbound lane closure from 8am to 8.30pm (24 Nov)
A30 Between Whiddon Down and Woodleigh, nr Okehampton – Drainage works24hr eastbound lane closure...
Roll-out of the online CRM14 eForm has been completed in the capital with the addition of Magistrates’ Courts in London central and south on 24 November 2014.
This has been done along with the transfer...
73% of people want world leaders to agree a global deal and 66% think action must happen now, according to a new Populus survey. The survey reveals an appetite for action on climate change by the UK public, ...
This guide covers information on:
what Companies House can and can’t do who you should report fraud to fraud and scams Companies House knows about
Updated: 'Late filing penalties - appeals' booklet added
This guide applies to all LLPs registered in the UK. It explains how a late filing penalty will be imposed against the LLP if its accounts are not...
The videos show you how to do the following using the online service:
register and sign in change company details from your ‘company overview’ complete and submit your: abbreviated accounts ...
Updated: Published revised version of Greater Manchester East and West District partnership opportunity.
Jobcentre Plus wants partnerships with local public and voluntary organisations that will help unemployed...
The 2014 People Survey is the sixth annual Civil Service – wide survey of our staff’s attitudes and experiences of work.
The survey was carried out from 1 October to 31 October and over 274,000 people...
FOI response on how many firms like G24 have access to DVLA data, how much they paid for the data over the last 5 years. The figures reflect the position as at 18 November 2014.
Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations help HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reach customers who have additional needs by telling their clients about the HMRC Needs Extra Support service.
Updated: Updated with new local natural partnership data series and replaced farm type data series.
These data series show land and crop areas, livestock populations and agricultural workforce estimates...
Updated: Updated to include information for 1 January to 31 March 2014
This information is released quarterly.
This is a Freedom of Information query and response for the number of type 1 or type 2 diabetics claiming:
Personal Independence Payment Employment and Support Allowance Incapacity Benefit Severe ...
Automatic enrolment aims to increase workplace pension saving in the UK. It forms part of a wider set of pension reforms designed to enable individuals to save towards achieving the lifestyle they aspire to in...
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
This essay considers the way the rest of the world world is thinking about the future of cities. It looks at:
the different futures that we predict for cities and nations of varying sizes, levels of development...
Free digital research trial for museums and cultural attractions
Lt Col Rod Gray, Paderborn Station Commander, will hold his third Drop In on Thu 4 Dec between 1100 - 1300, in the Arndt Strasse Community Centre, Paderborn.
If you have any issues on housing...