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23 February 2015

Guidance: Afghanistan: country information and guidance
seen at 23:57, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated operational guidance note.

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

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 23:57, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet ...

Correspondence: Impact of the interim tariff proposal announcement on the 2015 to 2016 planning round
seen at 23:57, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

An explanation of why Monitor is extending the existing planning timetable for foundation trusts.

Guidance: Lithuania – Consular Fees
seen at 23:57, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prices calculated in Euros.

A full list of Consular fees

Correspondence: UK Single Market Centre newsletter: February 2015
seen at 23:57, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This newsletter highlights practical help available to both UK businesses and citizens wanting to access the Single Market. It tells competent authorities, trade associations and other stakeholders what’s happening...

Guidance: Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS)
seen at 23:56, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DAOS approved organisations list updated.

Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS) provides an independent assessment of the competence of defence contractors and service organisations involved...

FOI release: DH FOI releases: 2014
seen at 23:56, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOI releases for April to December 2014

List of Department of Health freedom of information (FOI) releases for requests received in 2014.

Guidance: Information rights: register of tribunal cases
seen at 23:56, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regular update

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office reference number ...
Decision: Sacred Heart High School
seen at 23:56, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2778

Type of decision: admission objections - partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Hammersmith and Fulham borough...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 23:50, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 3/15: Changes to Presumption and Prescribed Diseases.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and...

FOI release: Vehicle hire and vehicle leasing frameworks
seen at 23:50, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about motor vehicle hire and motor vehicle leasing frameworks held by the Highways Agency. In response, the Highway’s Agency provided details of each framework, including total...

Guidance: DIO factsheets: useful information about defence infrastructure
seen at 23:49, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated DIO factsheet.

We have produced a range of Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) factsheets. These short documents provide useful information and statistics about the organisation...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 11: Industrial injuries benefits: staff guide
seen at 23:41, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised chapter 67 annotated with memo 3/15.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Miss Ruth Christine Vaughan
seen at 23:41, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 1154265 Teacher’s date...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Ross Patrick Clark
seen at 23:41, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0252398 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: ESF 2007 to 2013: newsletters
seen at 23:37, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published issue 69 of the newsletter.

The fortnightly newsletter for the European Social Fund (ESF) 2007 to 2013 programme in England covers local and national ESF news. It includes:

evaluation...
Policy paper: Prospects College of Advanced Technology project report: lessons learned
seen at 23:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Prospects College of Advanced Technology involves employers, providing cutting-edge technical education in engineering, aviation, rail and construction to young people over 16. This is the first new FE corporation...

Guidance: UKCES Futures Programme: application form
seen at 23:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Youtube example finance sheet video.

Competition 4: Skills for Innovation in Manufacturing is now open.

Future competitions will be announced via our website.

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Policy paper: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 23:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated notice

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). It denounced terrorism and required member states to deny all...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 23:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated notice

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, for domestic designations under the Terrorist Asset...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 9 (2015)
seen at 23:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 9(6) PDF 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 microbiological...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 23:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times commencing 23 February 2015.

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

Guidance: Uruguay - Guide for bereavement
seen at 23:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Guide for bereavement in Uruguay.

Guidance: Uruguay - List of interpreters and translators
seen at 23:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The following list of translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice

FOI release: Formal grievances in the Traffic Officer service
seen at 23:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about formal grievances raised within the Highways Agency’s Traffic Officer service during the period 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014. In response, the Highway’s Agency ...

Guidance: Broad comparability against the National Health Service Pension Scheme (England & Wales)
seen at 23:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

On 12 February 2015, The National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/94) and The National Health Service Pension Scheme (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015...

Consultation: Consultation of the revised voluntary small fishing vessel code of practice
seen at 23:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The consultation period will run for 4 weeks.

Please send responses to gareth.love@mcga.gov.uk or to the address outlined in the consultation letter attached, by the 31 March 2015.

The consultation...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics
seen at 23:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised January notice and dataset due to a late amendment to the Northern Irish pig figures

This monthly publication gives UK statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase...

Statistics: Income Support lone parent regime: data to June 2014
seen at 23:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected data about the number of sanctions applied to June 2014 in the executive summary and section 4.1 of this publication.

These are the official statistics relating to the Income Support...

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 23:31, 23 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Justice Goddard, a judge of the High Court of New Zealand, has accepted the post and will appear at a pre-appointment hearing before the Home Affairs Select Committee on 11 February.

The Home Secretary...

News story: Home Secretary announces independent review of welfare in detention
seen at 23:31, 23 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

It will seek to identify whether improvements can be made to safeguard the health and wellbeing of detainees, and those being escorted in the UK. Stephen Shaw CBE, a former Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for...

News story: Lawyer vacancy in the Official Solicitor's civil litigation team
seen at 23:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apply for this vacancy.

Job title Civil litigation lawyer Location London Salary &pound;53,059 - &pound;71,368 Application deadline Midday on...
News story: Lawyer vacancy in the Official Solicitor's Property and Affairs team
seen at 23:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apply for this post.

Job Title Court of Protection: Property and Affairs Lawyer Location London Salary &pound;53,059 to &pound;71,368 Application deadline...
News story: Joint Ministerial Statement on EU Emissions Trading System reform
seen at 23:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Nine EU ministers, including UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey, have signed a letter calling for reform to the EU Emissions Trading System through the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), ...

Press release: Low Pay Commission recommends 3% increase in the National Minimum Wage to £6.70
seen at 23:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The LPC’s aim is to advise on a rate that protects as many low-paid workers as possible without damaging jobs or the economy. We have carefully weighed the risk of doing too little to raise the earnings of the...

Press release: UK Minister calls for immediate release of Prime Minister Bahah
seen at 23:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood welcomed the news that President Hadi is no longer under house arrest and called for the immediate release of all individuals arbitrarily detained and the implementation...

Research and analysis: The costs and benefits of Defra’s regulations
seen at 23:27, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the emerging findings from Defra’s regulation assessment which covers the period 2012 to 2021.

These reports summarise progress so far on assessing all of Defra’s regulations that affect...

Guidance: Afghanistan: country information and guidance
seen at 22:57, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated operational guidance note.

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

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 22:57, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet ...

Correspondence: Impact of the interim tariff proposal announcement on the 2015 to 2016 planning round
seen at 22:57, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

An explanation of why Monitor is extending the existing planning timetable for foundation trusts.

Guidance: Lithuania – Consular Fees
seen at 22:57, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prices calculated in Euros.

A full list of Consular fees

Correspondence: UK Single Market Centre newsletter: February 2015
seen at 22:57, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This newsletter highlights practical help available to both UK businesses and citizens wanting to access the Single Market. It tells competent authorities, trade associations and other stakeholders what’s happening...

Guidance: Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS)
seen at 22:56, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DAOS approved organisations list updated.

Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS) provides an independent assessment of the competence of defence contractors and service organisations involved...

FOI release: DH FOI releases: 2014
seen at 22:56, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOI releases for April to December 2014

List of Department of Health freedom of information (FOI) releases for requests received in 2014.

Guidance: Information rights: register of tribunal cases
seen at 22:56, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regular update

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office reference number ...
Decision: Sacred Heart High School
seen at 22:55, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2778

Type of decision: admission objections - partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Hammersmith and Fulham borough...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 22:50, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 3/15: Changes to Presumption and Prescribed Diseases.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and...

FOI release: Vehicle hire and vehicle leasing frameworks
seen at 22:50, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about motor vehicle hire and motor vehicle leasing frameworks held by the Highways Agency. In response, the Highway’s Agency provided details of each framework, including total...

Guidance: DIO factsheets: useful information about defence infrastructure
seen at 22:49, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated DIO factsheet.

We have produced a range of Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) factsheets. These short documents provide useful information and statistics about the organisation...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 11: Industrial injuries benefits: staff guide
seen at 22:41, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised chapter 67 annotated with memo 3/15.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Miss Ruth Christine Vaughan
seen at 22:41, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 1154265 Teacher’s date...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Ross Patrick Clark
seen at 22:41, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0252398 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: ESF 2007 to 2013: newsletters
seen at 22:37, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published issue 69 of the newsletter.

The fortnightly newsletter for the European Social Fund (ESF) 2007 to 2013 programme in England covers local and national ESF news. It includes:

evaluation...
Policy paper: Prospects College of Advanced Technology project report: lessons learned
seen at 22:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Prospects College of Advanced Technology involves employers, providing cutting-edge technical education in engineering, aviation, rail and construction to young people over 16. This is the first new FE corporation...

Guidance: UKCES Futures Programme: application form
seen at 22:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Youtube example finance sheet video.

Competition 4: Skills for Innovation in Manufacturing is now open.

Future competitions will be announced via our website.

<...
Policy paper: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 22:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated notice

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). It denounced terrorism and required member states to deny all...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 22:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated notice

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, for domestic designations under the Terrorist Asset...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 9 (2015)
seen at 22:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 9(6) PDF 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 microbiological...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 22:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times commencing 23 February 2015.

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

Guidance: Uruguay - Guide for bereavement
seen at 22:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Guide for bereavement in Uruguay.

Guidance: Uruguay - List of interpreters and translators
seen at 22:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The following list of translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice

Consultation: Consultation of the revised voluntary small fishing vessel code of practice
seen at 22:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The consultation period will run for 4 weeks.

Please send responses to gareth.love@mcga.gov.uk or to the address outlined in the consultation letter attached, by the 31 March 2015.

The consultation...

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 22:31, 23 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Justice Goddard, a judge of the High Court of New Zealand, has accepted the post and will appear at a pre-appointment hearing before the Home Affairs Select Committee on 11 February.

The Home Secretary...

News story: Home Secretary announces independent review of welfare in detention
seen at 22:31, 23 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

It will seek to identify whether improvements can be made to safeguard the health and wellbeing of detainees, and those being escorted in the UK. Stephen Shaw CBE, a former Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for...

News story: Lawyer vacancy in the Official Solicitor's civil litigation team
seen at 22:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apply for this vacancy.

Job title Civil litigation lawyer Location London Salary &pound;53,059 - &pound;71,368 Application deadline Midday on...
News story: Lawyer vacancy in the Official Solicitor's Property and Affairs team
seen at 22:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apply for this post.

Job Title Court of Protection: Property and Affairs Lawyer Location London Salary &pound;53,059 to &pound;71,368 Application deadline...
News story: Joint Ministerial Statement on EU Emissions Trading System reform
seen at 22:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Nine EU ministers, including UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey, have signed a letter calling for reform to the EU Emissions Trading System through the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), ...

Press release: Low Pay Commission recommends 3% increase in the National Minimum Wage to £6.70
seen at 22:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The LPC’s aim is to advise on a rate that protects as many low-paid workers as possible without damaging jobs or the economy. We have carefully weighed the risk of doing too little to raise the earnings of the...

FOI release: Formal grievances in the Traffic Officer service
seen at 22:28, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about formal grievances raised within the Highways Agency’s Traffic Officer service during the period 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014. In response, the Highway’s Agency ...

Guidance: Broad comparability against the National Health Service Pension Scheme (England & Wales)
seen at 22:28, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

On 12 February 2015, The National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/94) and The National Health Service Pension Scheme (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics
seen at 22:27, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised January notice and dataset due to a late amendment to the Northern Irish pig figures

This monthly publication gives UK statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase...

Statistics: Income Support lone parent regime: data to June 2014
seen at 22:27, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected data about the number of sanctions applied to June 2014 in the executive summary and section 4.1 of this publication.

These are the official statistics relating to the Income Support...

Research and analysis: The costs and benefits of Defra’s regulations
seen at 22:22, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the emerging findings from Defra’s regulation assessment which covers the period 2012 to 2021.

These reports summarise progress so far on assessing all of Defra’s regulations that affect...

Guidance: Afghanistan: country information and guidance
seen at 22:00, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated operational guidance note.

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

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 22:00, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet ...

Correspondence: Impact of the interim tariff proposal announcement on the 2015 to 2016 planning round
seen at 22:00, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

An explanation of why Monitor is extending the existing planning timetable for foundation trusts.

Guidance: Lithuania – Consular Fees
seen at 21:59, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prices calculated in Euros.

A full list of Consular fees

Correspondence: UK Single Market Centre newsletter: February 2015
seen at 21:59, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This newsletter highlights practical help available to both UK businesses and citizens wanting to access the Single Market. It tells competent authorities, trade associations and other stakeholders what’s happening...

Guidance: Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS)
seen at 21:59, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DAOS approved organisations list updated.

Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS) provides an independent assessment of the competence of defence contractors and service organisations involved...

FOI release: DH FOI releases: 2014
seen at 21:59, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOI releases for April to December 2014

List of Department of Health freedom of information (FOI) releases for requests received in 2014.

Guidance: Information rights: register of tribunal cases
seen at 21:59, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regular update

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office reference number ...
Decision: Sacred Heart High School
seen at 21:58, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2778

Type of decision: admission objections - partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Hammersmith and Fulham borough...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 21:52, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 3/15: Changes to Presumption and Prescribed Diseases.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and...

FOI release: Vehicle hire and vehicle leasing frameworks
seen at 21:52, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about motor vehicle hire and motor vehicle leasing frameworks held by the Highways Agency. In response, the Highway’s Agency provided details of each framework, including total...

Guidance: DIO factsheets: useful information about defence infrastructure
seen at 21:51, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated DIO factsheet.

We have produced a range of Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) factsheets. These short documents provide useful information and statistics about the organisation...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 11: Industrial injuries benefits: staff guide
seen at 21:43, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised chapter 67 annotated with memo 3/15.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Miss Ruth Christine Vaughan
seen at 21:42, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 1154265 Teacher’s date...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Ross Patrick Clark
seen at 21:42, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0252398 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: ESF 2007 to 2013: newsletters
seen at 21:38, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published issue 69 of the newsletter.

The fortnightly newsletter for the European Social Fund (ESF) 2007 to 2013 programme in England covers local and national ESF news. It includes:

evaluation...
Policy paper: Prospects College of Advanced Technology project report: lessons learned
seen at 21:37, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Prospects College of Advanced Technology involves employers, providing cutting-edge technical education in engineering, aviation, rail and construction to young people over 16. This is the first new FE corporation...

Guidance: UKCES Futures Programme: application form
seen at 21:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Youtube example finance sheet video.

Competition 4: Skills for Innovation in Manufacturing is now open.

Future competitions will be announced via our website.

<...
Policy paper: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 21:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated notice

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). It denounced terrorism and required member states to deny all...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 21:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated notice

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, for domestic designations under the Terrorist Asset...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 9 (2015)
seen at 21:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 9(6) PDF 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 microbiological...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 21:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times commencing 23 February 2015.

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

Guidance: Uruguay - Guide for bereavement
seen at 21:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Guide for bereavement in Uruguay.

Guidance: Uruguay - List of interpreters and translators
seen at 21:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The following list of translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice

Consultation: Consultation of the revised voluntary small fishing vessel code of practice
seen at 21:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The consultation period will run for 4 weeks.

Please send responses to gareth.love@mcga.gov.uk or to the address outlined in the consultation letter attached, by the 31 March 2015.

The consultation...

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 21:32, 23 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Justice Goddard, a judge of the High Court of New Zealand, has accepted the post and will appear at a pre-appointment hearing before the Home Affairs Select Committee on 11 February.

The Home Secretary...

News story: Home Secretary announces independent review of welfare in detention
seen at 21:31, 23 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

It will seek to identify whether improvements can be made to safeguard the health and wellbeing of detainees, and those being escorted in the UK. Stephen Shaw CBE, a former Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for...

News story: Lawyer vacancy in the Official Solicitor's civil litigation team
seen at 21:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apply for this vacancy.

Job title Civil litigation lawyer Location London Salary &pound;53,059 - &pound;71,368 Application deadline Midday on...
News story: Lawyer vacancy in the Official Solicitor's Property and Affairs team
seen at 21:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apply for this post.

Job Title Court of Protection: Property and Affairs Lawyer Location London Salary &pound;53,059 to &pound;71,368 Application deadline...
News story: Joint Ministerial Statement on EU Emissions Trading System reform
seen at 21:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Nine EU ministers, including UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey, have signed a letter calling for reform to the EU Emissions Trading System through the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), ...

Press release: Low Pay Commission recommends 3% increase in the National Minimum Wage to £6.70
seen at 21:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The LPC’s aim is to advise on a rate that protects as many low-paid workers as possible without damaging jobs or the economy. We have carefully weighed the risk of doing too little to raise the earnings of the...

Guidance: Afghanistan: country information and guidance
seen at 21:00, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated operational guidance note.

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

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 21:00, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet ...

Correspondence: Impact of the interim tariff proposal announcement on the 2015 to 2016 planning round
seen at 21:00, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

An explanation of why Monitor is extending the existing planning timetable for foundation trusts.

Guidance: Lithuania – Consular Fees
seen at 21:00, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prices calculated in Euros.

A full list of Consular fees

Correspondence: UK Single Market Centre newsletter: February 2015
seen at 21:00, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This newsletter highlights practical help available to both UK businesses and citizens wanting to access the Single Market. It tells competent authorities, trade associations and other stakeholders what’s happening...

Guidance: Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS)
seen at 20:59, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DAOS approved organisations list updated.

Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS) provides an independent assessment of the competence of defence contractors and service organisations involved...

FOI release: DH FOI releases: 2014
seen at 20:59, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOI releases for April to December 2014

List of Department of Health freedom of information (FOI) releases for requests received in 2014.

Guidance: Information rights: register of tribunal cases
seen at 20:59, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regular update

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office reference number ...
Decision: Sacred Heart High School
seen at 20:58, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2778

Type of decision: admission objections - partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Hammersmith and Fulham borough...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 20:52, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 3/15: Changes to Presumption and Prescribed Diseases.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and...

FOI release: Vehicle hire and vehicle leasing frameworks
seen at 20:52, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about motor vehicle hire and motor vehicle leasing frameworks held by the Highways Agency. In response, the Highway’s Agency provided details of each framework, including total...

Guidance: DIO factsheets: useful information about defence infrastructure
seen at 20:51, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated DIO factsheet.

We have produced a range of Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) factsheets. These short documents provide useful information and statistics about the organisation...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 11: Industrial injuries benefits: staff guide
seen at 20:43, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised chapter 67 annotated with memo 3/15.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Miss Ruth Christine Vaughan
seen at 20:42, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 1154265 Teacher’s date...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Ross Patrick Clark
seen at 20:42, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0252398 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: ESF 2007 to 2013: newsletters
seen at 20:38, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published issue 69 of the newsletter.

The fortnightly newsletter for the European Social Fund (ESF) 2007 to 2013 programme in England covers local and national ESF news. It includes:

evaluation...
Policy paper: Prospects College of Advanced Technology project report: lessons learned
seen at 20:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Prospects College of Advanced Technology involves employers, providing cutting-edge technical education in engineering, aviation, rail and construction to young people over 16. This is the first new FE corporation...

Guidance: UKCES Futures Programme: application form
seen at 20:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Youtube example finance sheet video.

Competition 4: Skills for Innovation in Manufacturing is now open.

Future competitions will be announced via our website.

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Policy paper: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 20:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated notice

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). It denounced terrorism and required member states to deny all...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 20:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated notice

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, for domestic designations under the Terrorist Asset...

Notice: Tariff Notice 9 (2015): new 4-wheel drive utility vehicle with a 720cc diesel engine
seen at 20:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Notice and contains information about how to correctly classify certain goods for import and export purposes.

FOI release: Formal grievances in the Traffic Officer service
seen at 20:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about formal grievances raised within the Highways Agency’s Traffic Officer service during the period 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014. In response, the Highway’s Agency ...

Guidance: Broad comparability against the National Health Service Pension Scheme (England & Wales)
seen at 20:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

On 12 February 2015, The National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/94) and The National Health Service Pension Scheme (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 9 (2015)
seen at 20:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 9(6) PDF 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 microbiological...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 20:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times commencing 23 February 2015.

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

Statistics - national statistics: Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics
seen at 20:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised January notice and dataset due to a late amendment to the Northern Irish pig figures

This monthly publication gives UK statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase...

Guidance: Uruguay - Guide for bereavement
seen at 20:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Guide for bereavement in Uruguay.

Statistics: Income Support lone parent regime: data to June 2014
seen at 20:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected data about the number of sanctions applied to June 2014 in the executive summary and section 4.1 of this publication.

These are the official statistics relating to the Income Support...

Guidance: Uruguay - List of interpreters and translators
seen at 20:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The following list of translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice

Consultation: Consultation of the revised voluntary small fishing vessel code of practice
seen at 20:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The consultation period will run for 4 weeks.

Please send responses to gareth.love@mcga.gov.uk or to the address outlined in the consultation letter attached, by the 31 March 2015.

The consultation...

Two Rugby League Players Banned Following Anti-Doping Rule Violation
seen at 20:32, 23 February in News (Our copy).
Two registered Rugby Football League players have each received two-year bans from all sport following anti-doping rule violations
Farm worker’s death leads to prosecution over exposure to toxic gases
seen at 20:32, 23 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Dorset farm owner and his two businesses have been fined for serious safety failings after a 29 year-old worker died following exposure to toxic gases.
News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 20:31, 23 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Justice Goddard, a judge of the High Court of New Zealand, has accepted the post and will appear at a pre-appointment hearing before the Home Affairs Select Committee on 11 February.

The Home Secretary...

News story: Home Secretary announces independent review of welfare in detention
seen at 20:31, 23 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

It will seek to identify whether improvements can be made to safeguard the health and wellbeing of detainees, and those being escorted in the UK. Stephen Shaw CBE, a former Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for...

News story: Lawyer vacancy in the Official Solicitor's civil litigation team
seen at 20:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apply for this vacancy.

Job title Civil litigation lawyer Location London Salary &pound;53,059 - &pound;71,368 Application deadline Midday on...
News story: Lawyer vacancy in the Official Solicitor's Property and Affairs team
seen at 20:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apply for this post.

Job Title Court of Protection: Property and Affairs Lawyer Location London Salary &pound;53,059 to &pound;71,368 Application deadline...
News story: Joint Ministerial Statement on EU Emissions Trading System reform
seen at 20:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Nine EU ministers, including UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey, have signed a letter calling for reform to the EU Emissions Trading System through the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), ...

Press release: Minister praises University of Cambridge’s global poverty research
seen at 20:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Minister Baroness Northover has visited the University of Cambridge to hear more about their world leading research to help end extreme poverty in developing countries.

Research...

Press release: Low Pay Commission recommends 3% increase in the National Minimum Wage to £6.70
seen at 20:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The LPC’s aim is to advise on a rate that protects as many low-paid workers as possible without damaging jobs or the economy. We have carefully weighed the risk of doing too little to raise the earnings of the...

News story: Chinese drinks company Wuliangye sign landmark sponsorship deal with Philharmonia Orchestra
seen at 20:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The world renowned Philharmonia Orchestra has today announced a major new sponsorship with the premium Chinese Baijiu producer Wuliangye. The &pound;500,000 deal will run over five years and brings together...

News story: Launch of 800th project bringing communities together
seen at 20:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Launched in 2011 in partnership with the Church Urban Fund, Near Neighbours provides small grants of between &pound;250 and &pound;5,000 to support grassroots groups and multi-faith community run...

Research and analysis: The costs and benefits of Defra’s regulations
seen at 20:29, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the emerging findings from Defra’s regulation assessment which covers the period 2012 to 2021.

These reports summarise progress so far on assessing all of Defra’s regulations that affect...

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 8 (2015): amendments to volume 2
seen at 19:37, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and CHIEF from 1 January 2015.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 19:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated register.

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 19:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated register.

This document lists Tier 4 sponsors. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Turkish ECAA business guidance
seen at 19:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This guidance gives information on deciding applications from self-employed Turkish businesspersons who wish to apply for an extension of stay in the UK to self-establish in business...

Guidance: CAP Reform: February 2015 update
seen at 19:29, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This update has details about the new RDPE schemes. It also has important information for people with current Environmental Stewardship and Habitat Scheme agreements.

The RDPE schemes are:

Countryside...
Guidance: Armed forces domestic abuse: a handbook for civilian support services
seen at 19:29, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The information within this handbook is armed forces specific but it is important that practitioners consider both military and civilian support options in order to ensure that families are able to access the...

Notice: Tariff Notice 9 (2015): new 4-wheel drive utility vehicle with a 720cc diesel engine
seen at 19:29, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Notice and contains information about how to correctly classify certain goods for import and export purposes.

FOI release: Formal grievances in the Traffic Officer service
seen at 19:29, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about formal grievances raised within the Highways Agency’s Traffic Officer service during the period 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014. In response, the Highway’s Agency ...

Guidance: Broad comparability against the National Health Service Pension Scheme (England & Wales)
seen at 19:29, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

On 12 February 2015, The National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/94) and The National Health Service Pension Scheme (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics
seen at 19:28, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised January notice and dataset due to a late amendment to the Northern Irish pig figures

This monthly publication gives UK statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase...

Statistics: Income Support lone parent regime: data to June 2014
seen at 19:28, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected data about the number of sanctions applied to June 2014 in the executive summary and section 4.1 of this publication.

These are the official statistics relating to the Income Support...

Research and analysis: The costs and benefits of Defra’s regulations
seen at 19:24, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the emerging findings from Defra’s regulation assessment which covers the period 2012 to 2021.

These reports summarise progress so far on assessing all of Defra’s regulations that affect...

Guidance: Afghanistan: country information and guidance
seen at 19:03, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated operational guidance note.

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

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 19:03, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet ...

Correspondence: Impact of the interim tariff proposal announcement on the 2015 to 2016 planning round
seen at 19:03, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

An explanation of why Monitor is extending the existing planning timetable for foundation trusts.

Guidance: Lithuania – Consular Fees
seen at 19:03, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prices calculated in Euros.

A full list of Consular fees

Correspondence: UK Single Market Centre newsletter: February 2015
seen at 19:03, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This newsletter highlights practical help available to both UK businesses and citizens wanting to access the Single Market. It tells competent authorities, trade associations and other stakeholders what’s happening...

Guidance: Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS)
seen at 19:02, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DAOS approved organisations list updated.

Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS) provides an independent assessment of the competence of defence contractors and service organisations involved...

FOI release: DH FOI releases: 2014
seen at 19:02, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOI releases for April to December 2014

List of Department of Health freedom of information (FOI) releases for requests received in 2014.

Guidance: Information rights: register of tribunal cases
seen at 19:02, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regular update

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office reference number ...
Decision: Sacred Heart High School
seen at 19:01, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2778

Type of decision: admission objections - partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Hammersmith and Fulham borough...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 18:55, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 3/15: Changes to Presumption and Prescribed Diseases.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and...

FOI release: Vehicle hire and vehicle leasing frameworks
seen at 18:55, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about motor vehicle hire and motor vehicle leasing frameworks held by the Highways Agency. In response, the Highway’s Agency provided details of each framework, including total...

Guidance: DIO factsheets: useful information about defence infrastructure
seen at 18:53, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated DIO factsheet.

We have produced a range of Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) factsheets. These short documents provide useful information and statistics about the organisation...

Guidance: Bangladesh: country information and guidance
seen at 18:49, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New opposition to the government guidance.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 11: Industrial injuries benefits: staff guide
seen at 18:44, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised chapter 67 annotated with memo 3/15.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Miss Ruth Christine Vaughan
seen at 18:43, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 1154265 Teacher’s date...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Ross Patrick Clark
seen at 18:43, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0252398 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: ESF 2007 to 2013: newsletters
seen at 18:38, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published issue 69 of the newsletter.

The fortnightly newsletter for the European Social Fund (ESF) 2007 to 2013 programme in England covers local and national ESF news. It includes:

evaluation...
Policy paper: Prospects College of Advanced Technology project report: lessons learned
seen at 18:37, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Prospects College of Advanced Technology involves employers, providing cutting-edge technical education in engineering, aviation, rail and construction to young people over 16. This is the first new FE corporation...

Guidance: UKCES Futures Programme: application form
seen at 18:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Youtube example finance sheet video.

Competition 4: Skills for Innovation in Manufacturing is now open.

Future competitions will be announced via our website.

<...
Policy paper: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 18:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated notice

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). It denounced terrorism and required member states to deny all...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 18:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated notice

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, for domestic designations under the Terrorist Asset...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 9 (2015)
seen at 18:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 9(6) PDF 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 microbiological...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times commencing 23 February 2015.

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

Guidance: Social investment and social entrepreneurship in the UK
seen at 18:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Social impact investments can make profits while also making a positive impact on our world through social enterprise. Whether alleviating poverty, improving the environment or extending educational opportunities...

Consultation: Consultation of the revised voluntary small fishing vessel code of practice
seen at 18:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The consultation period will run for 4 weeks.

Please send responses to gareth.love@mcga.gov.uk or to the address outlined in the consultation letter attached, by the 31 March 2015.

The consultation...

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 18:32, 23 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Justice Goddard, a judge of the High Court of New Zealand, has accepted the post and will appear at a pre-appointment hearing before the Home Affairs Select Committee on 11 February.

The Home Secretary...

News story: Home Secretary announces independent review of welfare in detention
seen at 18:32, 23 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

It will seek to identify whether improvements can be made to safeguard the health and wellbeing of detainees, and those being escorted in the UK. Stephen Shaw CBE, a former Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for...

News story: Lawyer vacancy in the Official Solicitor's civil litigation team
seen at 18:31, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apply for this vacancy.

Job title Civil litigation lawyer Location London Salary &pound;53,059 - &pound;71,368 Application deadline Midday on...
News story: Lawyer vacancy in the Official Solicitor's Property and Affairs team
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apply for this post.

Job Title Court of Protection: Property and Affairs Lawyer Location London Salary &pound;53,059 to &pound;71,368 Application deadline...
News story: Joint Ministerial Statement on EU Emissions Trading System reform
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Nine EU ministers, including UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey, have signed a letter calling for reform to the EU Emissions Trading System through the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), ...

News story: Government looks to promote a sustainable future for community finance
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has today (23 February 2015) announced that the British Business Bank is commissioning new independent research for a report on the sustainability of Community ...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Edmund Fitton-Brown has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen in succession to Ms Jane Marriott, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Fitton-Brown...

News story: UK Antarctic Enforcement Policy and Procedures
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Antarctic Legislation

This legislation implements legally binding agreements under the Antarctic Treaty, and most significantly, the Antarctic Treaty’s Protocol on Environmental Protection, into domestic ...

Press release: Low Pay Commission recommends 3% increase in the National Minimum Wage to £6.70
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The LPC’s aim is to advise on a rate that protects as many low-paid workers as possible without damaging jobs or the economy. We have carefully weighed the risk of doing too little to raise the earnings of the...

News story: Points of Light: February 2015 winners
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 228: Chris Davies.

The following people were given a Points of Light award in February 2015 (the numbering continues from January’s winners):

212. Keely Hohmann (Telford...
Statement to Parliament: Prime Minister statement on EU Council: 23 February 2015
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the most recent European Council – which covered Ukraine, the Eurozone, terrorism and extremism.

Extremism

On extremism, ...

Press release: £15m British boost for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

There are now more than one million people in Ukraine who have been forced from their homes and five million living in conflict-affected areas. The capacity of host communities to provide shelter is exhausted...

Speech: "70 years ago, the UN Charter established the three founding pillars of the UN system: peace and security, human rights, and development."
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President for convening this debate and for chairing it in person. I also thank the Secretary-General for his thoughtful briefing this morning.

Seventy years ago, the UN Charter established...

Guidance: Libya: country information and guidance
seen at 18:24, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance on minority ethnic groups.

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

Guidance: Sickle cell and thalassaemia: examples of outreach resources
seen at 18:24, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This PowerPoint presentation and toolkit outline how to present the topic of sickle cell disease and thalassaemia.

The Calabash magazine article promoted the outreach campaign in south London barbershops...

Guidance: Drafting, implementing and serving asylum decisions
seen at 18:23, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This document explains UKVI’s process for preparing the paperwork and serving decisions made on asylum claims, further submissions, active reviews and decisions to cancel, cease or revoke status. It also provides...

Research and analysis: Defining product comparators to use when applying waste-derived materials to land
seen at 18:19, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated this project with 8 additional product comparators, including an updated summary

This series of reports details the findings of research to characterise 13 non-waste materials as...