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09 February 2016

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 8 February 2016
seen at 21:31, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI reponses for Number of reservists in Northamptonshire as at 1 December 2015, Request for copy of Joint Service Publication 539 version 1, Number of RAF medical officer training posts available...

Transparency data: List of Foreign Office Honorary Consulates
seen at 20:35, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of FCO Honorary Consulates updated.

A list of the current Foreign and Commonwealth Office Honorary Consulates by country.

Guidance: Counter proliferation programme
seen at 20:35, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Programme strategy updated.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) plays an important role in the UK’s work to stop the spread of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons...

Correspondence: Vaccine update: issue 240, January 2016
seen at 20:35, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This edition of vaccine update contains updates on:

News about vaccine supply including BCG National survey of parental attitudes to immunisation National Immunisation Network meeting details
Notice: IP13 6BY, Mrs Elizabeth Taylor: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 20:35, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: IP29 4EQ, Mr Steven Bottomley: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 20:35, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

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

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 8 February 2016
seen at 20:34, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI reponses for Number of reservists in Northamptonshire as at 1 December 2015, Request for copy of Joint Service Publication 539 version 1, Number of RAF medical officer training posts available...

The Duchess of Cornwall visits Wiltshire
seen at 20:33, 9 February in (Our copy).
HRH in Wiltshire
Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times to incude cancellation at Willsworthy day firing on 10 February 2016.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible...

Guidance: SFA register: read me first instruction document
seen at 18:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published February 2016 - updated Read me first instructions document.

Organisations must complete our due diligence pre-qualification questions in order to be included on the register of training...

Guidance: Register of training organisations
seen at 18:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The October 2015 publication of the Register (published February 2016) is now available.

To be eligible to compete for funding, organisations must complete our market entry pre-qualification process...

Guidance: Concurso de Becas para estudiar inglés
seen at 18:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).
PROCESO Y CONDICIONES DEL CONCURSO: Las clases empezarán a partir marzo 2016 y se impartirán a través de Internet. REQUISITO INDISPENSABLE CONTAR CON COMPUTADORA E INTERNET (MINIMO 1MB VELOCIDAD). Los estudiantes...
Guidance: General grounds for refusal: considering entry clearance
seen at 18:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This document is part of the modernised guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to consider applications from migrants to enter or remain in the UK. It covers what officers ...

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: considering entry at UK port
seen at 18:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This document is part of the modernised guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to consider applications from migrants to enter or remain in the UK. It covers what officers ...

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: about this guidance
seen at 18:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This document is part of the modernised guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to consider applications from migrants to enter or remain in the UK. It covers general grounds...

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: considering leave to remain
seen at 18:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance on what they must consider when they refuse an application to enter or stay in the UK on general grounds.

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: refusing and refusal wording
seen at 18:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance on what they must consider when they refuse entry or leave to remain in the UK on general grounds.

Decision: Stenson Fields Primary School
seen at 18:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: STP625

Type of decision: statutory proposal decision – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Derbyshire county council

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Policy paper: Devolving Sunday trading rules: Enterprise Bill factsheet
seen at 18:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This factsheet outlines the measures that will be included in the Enterprise Bill. This part of the Bill will give local authorities the power to decide for themselves the approach to Sunday opening hours...

Transparency data: List of Foreign Office Honorary Consulates
seen at 18:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of FCO Honorary Consulates updated.

A list of the current Foreign and Commonwealth Office Honorary Consulates by country.

Guidance: Counter proliferation programme
seen at 18:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Programme strategy updated.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) plays an important role in the UK’s work to stop the spread of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons...

Correspondence: Vaccine update: issue 240, January 2016
seen at 18:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This edition of vaccine update contains updates on:

News about vaccine supply including BCG National survey of parental attitudes to immunisation National Immunisation Network meeting details
Press release: Heseltine launches panel of experts to kick-start estates regeneration
seen at 18:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

New tenants rights will be at the heart of the regeneration of some of the country’s most deprived estates, Lord Heseltine said today (9 February 2016).

A panel, who met for the first time today, will...

Guidance: HS2 Phase One planning forum: Highways Subgroup meeting resources November 2015
seen at 16:37, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Meeting resources for the November 2015 meeting of the Highways Subgroup.

Guidance: HS2 Phase One planning forum: Highways Subgroup meeting resources December 2015
seen at 16:37, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Meeting resources for the December 2015 meeting of the Highways Subgroup.

Transparency data: DWP payments over £25,000 for 2015
seen at 16:37, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published data for October, November and December 2015.

This collection contains details of payments over &pound;25,000 that DWP has made in 2015. This is in line with Cabinet Office policy...

Policy paper: Aberdeen City Region Deal
seen at 16:37, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

It is a major financial injection which includes boost for innovation and diversification in the oil and gas industry.

The City Deal will address a number of proposals from the region including a new ...

Guidance: Hand-held dental X-ray equipment: guidance on safe use
seen at 16:37, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Public Health England’s Dental X-ray Protection Services have noted a steady increase in both the numbers of hand-held X-ray sets used in UK general dental practice for routine intra-oral radiography and the ...

Official Statistics: National Emission Reduction Plan (NERP): quarterly register
seen at 16:37, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest NERP 2015 quarterly register.

The National Emission Reduction Plan (NERP) is issued by Defra in accordance with Article 4.6 of the Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCPD) and associated...

Official Statistics: Water situation report: south east
seen at 16:37, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: South East report added.

A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the south east of England.

Form: Community Amateur Sports Club registration form CASC (A1)
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance on how to complete form CASC(A1) Community Amateur Sports Club Registration has been added to the page and the return address has been updated on the CASC(A1) form.

Before you start

...

Guidance: Services for children and vulnerable adults: information sharing by inspectorates
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Agreement updated to include guidance on joint targeted area inspections.

The following organisations are parties to this protocol:

Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services...
Promotional material: Veterans World
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added February 2016 issue

Veterans World raises awareness of help, advice and support available to veterans and their families via organisations, government, the voluntary and charitable sectors...

Transparency data: Schools in England
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page with the February 2016 version of the spreadsheet.

Information on all schools in England, including:

unique reference number local authority school name address type...
Form: D888/1: request by a company about driver entitlement
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to online service added. DVLA's View Driving Licence service can be used as a free alternative to a D888/1 form.

You can create a licence ‘check code’ to share your driving record ...

Form: Northern fund for academy sponsors: 2015 to 2016 application form
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced application form, as the competition for academy sponsors setting up new academy hubs has closed, and a new competition has opened that allows sponsors to apply for extra funding to take on ...

Guidance: MCERTS: performance standard for continuous ambient air quality monitoring systems
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attachment has been updated.

This document sets out the performance standard for equipment that monitors pollution in the ambient air (by this we mean the air that we breathe). It covers: nitrogen...

Correspondence: Joint Exchequer Committee: 8 February 2016
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

The Joint Exchequer Committee met yesterday (8 February 2016), chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Greg Hands MP. The Scottish government was represented by John Swinney, Deputy First Minister...

Corporate report: DECC equality information: 2016
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

The publication of the DECC Equality Information 2016 document demonstrates the department’s compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, to publish relevant equality information...

Guidance: Apprenticeship recruitment: employers and training organisations
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated employer guide to apprenticeship recruitment.

These documents provide information and tools to use during the apprenticeship recruitment process.

This includes:

guidance...
Guidance: Review of publicly funded digital skills qualifications
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

The Review was commissioned in response to concerns raised by the government’s Digital Task Force in relation to the relevance and quality of digital skills courses in further education.

The Review Steering...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times to incude cancellation at Willsworthy day firing on 10 February 2016.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 20 to 26 February 2016.

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

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly report
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 5, 2016.

All weekly data are provisional.

For weekly NOIDS reports from week 27 (2014) to week 4 (2015), see The National Archives

For weekly NOIDS ...

Guidance: SFA register: read me first instruction document
seen at 16:36, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published February 2016 - updated Read me first instructions document.

Organisations must complete our due diligence pre-qualification questions in order to be included on the register of training...

Guidance: Register of training organisations
seen at 16:35, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The October 2015 publication of the Register (published February 2016) is now available.

To be eligible to compete for funding, organisations must complete our market entry pre-qualification process...

Guidance: Concurso de Becas para estudiar inglés
seen at 16:34, 9 February in Search (Our copy).
PROCESO Y CONDICIONES DEL CONCURSO: Las clases empezarán a partir marzo 2016 y se impartirán a través de Internet. REQUISITO INDISPENSABLE CONTAR CON COMPUTADORA E INTERNET (MINIMO 1MB VELOCIDAD). Los estudiantes...
Form: Construction Industry Scheme: individual registration for gross payment (CIS302)
seen at 16:34, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Copy of the CIS302 Notes now available in Welsh

Use form CIS302 if you’re a sole trader to register as a CIS subcontractor with gross payment status.

You can also register as a subcontractor...

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: considering entry clearance
seen at 16:34, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This document is part of the modernised guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to consider applications from migrants to enter or remain in the UK. It covers what officers ...

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: considering entry at UK port
seen at 16:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This document is part of the modernised guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to consider applications from migrants to enter or remain in the UK. It covers what officers ...

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: about this guidance
seen at 16:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This document is part of the modernised guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to consider applications from migrants to enter or remain in the UK. It covers general grounds...

Guidance: Nationality checking service: England
seen at 16:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated contact information for Luton.

Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in England that offer a checking service for UK nationality applications.

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: considering leave to remain
seen at 16:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance on what they must consider when they refuse an application to enter or stay in the UK on general grounds.

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: refusing and refusal wording
seen at 16:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance on what they must consider when they refuse entry or leave to remain in the UK on general grounds.

Decision: Stenson Fields Primary School
seen at 16:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: STP625

Type of decision: statutory proposal decision – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Derbyshire county council

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Policy paper: Devolving Sunday trading rules: Enterprise Bill factsheet
seen at 16:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This factsheet outlines the measures that will be included in the Enterprise Bill. This part of the Bill will give local authorities the power to decide for themselves the approach to Sunday opening hours...

NERC scientists start urgent work on Scottish slopes after landslides
seen at 16:32, 9 February in NERC news (Our copy).

Scientists will use cutting-edge technology to pinpoint potential landslide "warning signs" on a high-risk route in Scotland following devastating storms in December.

65 years of Wilton Park at Wiston House
seen at 16:30, 9 February in Wilton Park (Our copy).

2016 marks not one, but two milestones for Wilton Park. Whilst we celebrate 70 years of existence as a diplomatic institution, we also mark our arrival at our green and pleasant home in Sussex.

We are ...

Sentencing for first corporate manslaughter conviction relating to a care home
seen at 16:30, 9 February in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A care home company, Sherwood Rise Limited, has been fined £30,000 for corporate manslaughter at Nottingham Crown Court in respect of the death of 86-year-old Ivy Atkin on 22 November 2012, following her stay...
Three sentenced for major drug smuggling operation
seen at 16:30, 9 February in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Three men have been sentenced to immediate custodial terms of 66 years for their involvement in smuggling nearly 270 kilos of cocaine into Britain in a light aircraft.
News story: SSRO Chairman to stand down
seen at 16:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Jeremy was appointed as the organisation’s first Chair in July 2014, with the task of setting up the SSRO following the passage of the Defence Reform Act in May of that year. Since that time, the SSRO has become...

News story: Review of publicly funded digital skills qualifications
seen at 16:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

In response to a request from the Skills Minister Nick Boles and Minister for Culture and the Digital Economy Ed Vaizey, the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) conducted a review of publicly funded digital skills...

Government response: Citizen Go’s campaign about crisis pregnancy
seen at 16:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The government will provide an additional &pound;75 million over the next 5 years for services to support women with mental ill health in the perinatal period.

The Mandate from the government to...

Government response: Factsheet on HMRC and multinational corporations
seen at 16:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Public Accounts Committee is taking evidence on this issue on Thursday 11 February in Parliament. Ahead of this hearing, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is setting out some facts to help dispel myths which ...

Press release: Heseltine launches panel of experts to kick-start estates regeneration
seen at 16:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

New tenants rights will be at the heart of the regeneration of some of the country’s most deprived estates, Lord Heseltine said today (9 February 2016).

A panel, who met for the first time today, will...

Press release: Construction work starts on A591 repair in Cumbria
seen at 16:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Construction work has started on a vital project to repair the A591 in Cumbria which was badly damaged in December’s storms, after the government made &pound;40 million available to fix roads and bridges.

Guidance: Defence Cyber Protection Partnership: communications materials
seen at 15:25, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated documents.

2016 guidance update

As of 1 January 2016, all suppliers bidding for new MOD requirements which include the transfer of ‘MOD identifiable information’ should achieve a...

Guidance: Defence Cyber Protection Partnership: overview and cyber risk profile requirements, evidence and guidance
seen at 15:25, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated 'Implementation of Cyber Essential Scheme: your questions answered' document

2016 guidance update

As of 1 January 2016, all suppliers bidding for new MOD requirements which include...

Research and analysis: Future of cities: urban commons and public spaces
seen at 15:24, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Many of the public spaces in cities are actually privately owned. This essay looks at the practice of ‘commoning’ - creating spaces in the city owned and maintained by the local community.

The essay was...

Research and analysis: Future of cities: growth coalitions
seen at 15:24, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This essay looks at how coalitions of local government, business and the voluntary sector can encourage city development and economic growth by providing people-based public services. These ‘growth coalitions...

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 15:24, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a community partnership opportunity to work with Jobcentre Plus in Essex 2016/2017.

Jobcentre Plus wants partnerships with local public and voluntary organisations that will help unemployed...

Policy paper: Derivation of national total for revenue support grant: local government finance settlement 2016 to 2017 - updated
seen at 15:24, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This table sets out how total revenue support grant is derived from the amounts set out in the 2013 spending round, taking account of specific grants and transfers (new burdens, grants newly included, and transfers...

FOI release: Cyber-Attacks against OAG
seen at 15:24, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

How many suspected cyber attacks have made against the Office of the Advocate General in each of the last five years.

FOI release: Spend on Christmas parties
seen at 15:24, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

How much money was spent on a Christmas/end of year 2015 party for departmental staff?

FOI release: Court proceedings
seen at 15:24, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Number of occasions when proceedings were commenced in the High Court of Justice (equivalent if applicable) against the Office of the Advocate General for Scotland for each year between the period October 2010...

Guidance: Surveillance camera code of practice: guidance for councillors
seen at 15:24, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This document tells councillors what they need to know about the surveillance camera code of practice and what it means for the camera systems that are operated by their local authority.

These systems...

Guidance: HS2 Phase One planning forum: Highways Subgroup meeting resources September 2015
seen at 15:23, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Meeting resources for the September 2015 meeting of the Highways Subgroup.

Guidance: HS2 Phase One planning forum: Highways Subgroup meeting resources October 2015
seen at 15:22, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Meeting resources for the October 2015 meeting of the Highways Subgroup.

Guidance: HS2 Phase One planning forum: Highways Subgroup meeting resources November 2015
seen at 15:22, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Meeting resources for the November 2015 meeting of the Highways Subgroup.

Guidance: HS2 Phase One planning forum: Highways Subgroup meeting resources December 2015
seen at 15:22, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Meeting resources for the December 2015 meeting of the Highways Subgroup.

Transparency data: DWP payments over £25,000 for 2015
seen at 15:17, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published data for October, November and December 2015.

This collection contains details of payments over &pound;25,000 that DWP has made in 2015. This is in line with Cabinet Office policy...

Policy paper: Aberdeen City Region Deal
seen at 15:17, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

It is a major financial injection which includes boost for innovation and diversification in the oil and gas industry.

The City Deal will address a number of proposals from the region including a new ...

Guidance: Hand-held dental X-ray equipment: guidance on safe use
seen at 15:16, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Public Health England’s Dental X-ray Protection Services have noted a steady increase in both the numbers of hand-held X-ray sets used in UK general dental practice for routine intra-oral radiography and the ...

Official Statistics: National Emission Reduction Plan (NERP): quarterly register
seen at 15:16, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest NERP 2015 quarterly register.

The National Emission Reduction Plan (NERP) is issued by Defra in accordance with Article 4.6 of the Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCPD) and associated...

Official Statistics: Water situation report: south east
seen at 15:16, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: South East report added.

A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the south east of England.

Promotional material: Digital, data and technology professions survey
seen at 15:16, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

We’re improving digital, data and technology capability across government - we need your views on how best to do that.

Form: Community Amateur Sports Club registration form CASC (A1)
seen at 15:16, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance on how to complete form CASC(A1) Community Amateur Sports Club Registration has been added to the page and the return address has been updated on the CASC(A1) form.

Before you start

...

Guidance: Services for children and vulnerable adults: information sharing by inspectorates
seen at 15:15, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Agreement updated to include guidance on joint targeted area inspections.

The following organisations are parties to this protocol:

Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services...
Promotional material: Veterans World
seen at 15:12, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added February 2016 issue

Veterans World raises awareness of help, advice and support available to veterans and their families via organisations, government, the voluntary and charitable sectors...

Transparency data: Schools in England
seen at 15:12, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page with the February 2016 version of the spreadsheet.

Information on all schools in England, including:

unique reference number local authority school name address type...
Form: D888/1: request by a company about driver entitlement
seen at 15:12, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to online service added. DVLA's View Driving Licence service can be used as a free alternative to a D888/1 form.

You can create a licence ‘check code’ to share your driving record ...

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2095
seen at 15:12, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

ADD is an Import Duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Community (EC). It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at less than...

Form: Northern fund for academy sponsors: 2015 to 2016 application form
seen at 15:12, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced application form, as the competition for academy sponsors setting up new academy hubs has closed, and a new competition has opened that allows sponsors to apply for extra funding to take on ...

Guidance: MCERTS: performance standard for continuous ambient air quality monitoring systems
seen at 15:11, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attachment has been updated.

This document sets out the performance standard for equipment that monitors pollution in the ambient air (by this we mean the air that we breathe). It covers: nitrogen...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 15:11, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Variations effective from 00:01 hours, Thursday 11 February 2016 added

Variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures or openings of sea areas.

Current licensing documents...

Correspondence: Joint Exchequer Committee: 8 February 2016
seen at 15:11, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

The Joint Exchequer Committee met yesterday (8 February 2016), chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Greg Hands MP. The Scottish government was represented by John Swinney, Deputy First Minister...

Corporate report: DECC equality information: 2016
seen at 15:11, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

The publication of the DECC Equality Information 2016 document demonstrates the department’s compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, to publish relevant equality information...

Guidance: Apprenticeship recruitment: employers and training organisations
seen at 15:11, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated employer guide to apprenticeship recruitment.

These documents provide information and tools to use during the apprenticeship recruitment process.

This includes:

guidance...
Guidance: Review of publicly funded digital skills qualifications
seen at 15:10, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

The Review was commissioned in response to concerns raised by the government’s Digital Task Force in relation to the relevance and quality of digital skills courses in further education.

The Review Steering...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 15:10, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times to incude cancellation at Willsworthy day firing on 10 February 2016.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 15:10, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 20 to 26 February 2016.

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

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly report
seen at 15:10, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 5, 2016.

All weekly data are provisional.

For weekly NOIDS reports from week 27 (2014) to week 4 (2015), see The National Archives

For weekly NOIDS ...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 15:10, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated data for week 5, 2016.

Public Health England updates this spreadsheet data weekly.

The Prince of Wales hosts a Gala concert for the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
seen at 15:09, 9 February in (Our copy).
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Gala Concert
Glyndebourne Celebrates 30 Years of Pioneering Education Work
seen at 15:09, 9 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Glyndebourne Celebrates 30 Years of Pioneering Education Work
Paderborn Pirates
seen at 15:03, 9 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Training will commence on Sunday 21st February, resuming usual timings and location: 1100-1230hrs at the Bad Lippspringe Sports Pitches.

 

The Club are seeking new volunteers...

Love is in the Air
seen at 15:03, 9 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Read More ...

Half Term Family Gathering RBL
seen at 15:03, 9 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

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News story: AAIB: Inspector of Air Accidents (Operations) - Recruitment
seen at 14:47, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) requires an Inspector to join its internationally renowned team of accident investigators.

AAIB - Inspector of Air Accidents (...
Press release: Charity Commission encourages trustees to follow public meeting live-stream
seen at 14:46, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is inviting charities, trustees and charity advisers to attend its next public meeting - either in person in Southampton, or...

Speech: The Attorney General on who should decide what the public interest is
seen at 14:41, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I welcome the opportunity to speak to you today, here at UCL.

Ronald Dworkin, who challenged and entranced generations of students and colleagues here, said that law is a branch of morality.

...

News story: Prince’s Trust celebrates 40th anniversary
seen at 14:40, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prince’s Trust supports young people into employment, education or training. The charity has helped more than 825,000 young people in the last 40 years and supports 100 more each day.

More than 100...

News story: Biocides approvals withdrawn
seen at 14:39, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The European Union has withdrawn the approvals for 3 commonly-used biocides following a decision made on 27 January.

The three biocides are:

Triclosan

Cybutryne

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Press release: Change of British High Commissioner to Tanzania
seen at 14:38, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Sarah Cooke has been appointed British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania in succession to Dianna Melrose, who will be leaving the Diplomatic Service. Sarah will take up her appointment during...

Press release: 8-year disqualification for director who failed to keep accounting records
seen at 14:38, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Ali (55) was the sole director of Greencrescent Limited, a restaurant/takeaway, trading as Shimla Pinks, in William Street, Johnstone, from 22 September 2011 until it went into liquidation on 29 November 2013...

Press release: Developing novel materials with synthetic biology
seen at 14:37, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is committing up to &pound;18 million over the next 4 years exploring the potential impact of synthetic biology on the UK’s defence and security capabilities...

Press release: Company fined for illegal waste offences
seen at 14:37, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The case was brought by the Environment Agency.

Armabridge Ltd waste operates 2 businesses from separate sites in Torquay. They include a top soil supply business at Kerswell Garden Centre known as ‘Topsoil...

Press release: Aircraft de-icing fluids merger faces in-depth investigation
seen at 14:35, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Both companies supply aircraft de-/anti-icing fluids (ADF) in the UK. ADF is sprayed onto aeroplanes while on the ground in order to prepare them for take-off and flight in winter conditions.

The merger...

News story: Connecting with nature offers a new approach to mental health care
seen at 14:33, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A report published today (9 February 2016) shows that taking part in nature-based activities helps people who are suffering from mental ill-health and can contribute to a reduction in levels of anxiety, stress...

Open consultation: Re-inspection of inadequate local authorities
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

We propose to use the single inspection framework more proportionately for re-inspection.

We are seeking your views on:

whether re-inspection should focus on weaknesses the timing of...
Consultation outcome: Devolving Sunday trading rules
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response.

Stores with a relevant floor area of over 280 square metres / 3000 square feet (large stores) have restricted opening hours on a Sunday, but smaller stores can open all...

Research and analysis: Focused inspection outcome letter for E-ACT
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Ofsted inspected 7 E-ACT academies in December 2015.

National Statistics: UK overseas trade statistics: December 2015
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

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

Research and analysis: Alternative school provision: findings of a three year survey
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the final survey findings.

In 2011, Ofsted published a survey report on the use of off-site alternative provision by schools and pupil referral units. The survey identified ...

Policy paper: Trailblazing Transparency: report on closing the gender pay gap
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This report, from GEO in partnership with Deloitte, sets out what closing the gender pay gap really means; how businesses can benefit; the importance of transparency in driving progress and successful action ...

Guidance: Military air systems integrity management: related documents
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MASAAG paper 106: Repair assessment programme for military transport aircraft has been published

These documents are related to the certification area of the Military Aviation Authority (MAA):

Guidance: Offshore funds: list of reporting funds
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list has been updated to include the funds that have entered the Reporting Fund Regime as of 3 February 2016.

This is a list of funds that come within the definition of an offshore fund and...

Decision: Effective Intervention: case report
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

A report of a commission case on Effective Intervention (registered charity number 1111709).

FOI release: DECC's expenditure on Christmas parties
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Response to Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)’s expenditure on Christmas parties and bonuses paid to the Secretary of State and the Permanent Secretary...

Guidance: Health and safety for major road schemes: occupational health
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated

Employers must meet statutory requirements relating to occupational health. This document advises on minimum standards for an occupational health program that assists Highways ...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Deleted out of date memos: 6/15 and 23/15.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance...
Research and analysis: Future of ageing: ageing in Wales - a European perspective
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This essay by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales explains the Ageing Well in Wales programme and its work with the European Innovation Partnership for Active and Healthy Ageing.

This essay...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Deleted out of date memos: 22, 25, 28, 31, 35 and 37/14, 4, 9, 16, 18, 19 and 21/15.

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

Guidance: Delivery Hub health & safety briefings
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: January briefing added.

Previous years’ briefings, together with outputs from Health and Safety Group workshops are available on The National Archives website.

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2094
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an Import Duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Community (EC). It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold...

FOI release: A1(M) attenuation storage pond, near Gypsy Lane, Knebworth FOI
seen at 11:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for information about work, maintenance and inspections of an attenuation storage pond on the A1(M) between junctions 6 and 7.

Form: NCARDRS: antenatal data collection
seen at 11:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Download and complete the form to notify the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Disease Registration Service (NCARDRS) of new antenatal scan results, and send to the appropriate regional office.

Form: NCARDRS: postnatal data collection
seen at 11:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Download and complete the form to notify the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Disease Registration Service (NCARDRS) of new antenatal scan results, and send to the appropriate regional office.

Free Word places artists’ voices at the heart of Unravelling Europe
seen at 11:31, 9 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Free Word places artists’ voices at the heart of Unravelling Europe
Press release: Extended Sunday trading due in the autumn
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Local high streets will be given the green light to go head to head with online retailers with new powers to allow local councils to extend Sunday trading hours expected to be introduced in the autumn.

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News story: £200 million funding boost for UK industry carrying out Successor submarine design
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The funding will enable BAE Systems to develop the design of the submarine, including the layout of equipment and systems, and to develop manufacturing processes, including the production of early prototypes. ...

News story: AAIB: Inspector of Air Accidents (Operations) - Recruitment
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) requires an Inspector to join its internationally renowned team of accident investigators.

AAIB - Inspector of Air Accidents (...
Press release: Charity Commission encourages trustees to follow public meeting live-stream
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is inviting charities, trustees and charity advisers to attend its next public meeting - either in person in Southampton, or...

Press release: Flood advice for Skipton and Glusburn
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Residents and business owners in Skipton and Glusburn will be offered advice over the next few weeks on how to prepare for floods.

The Environment Agency is targeting properties in areas at risk of flooding...

Press release: Middle-aged men rate their health as more important than their money or career
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

There may be a discrepancy between how much men value their health and what they do to look after it, according to new research from Public Health England:

three quarters (74%) of men in England aged...
News story: New funding for south west rail study
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Transport and Great Western Railway (GWR) today (9 February 2016) announced funding for a new study into improvements to railway infrastructure between London and Devon and Cornwall.

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News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Latest Update

Daesh terrorists have been repeatedly struck in the last few days by Royal Air Force aircraft providing support to Iraqi ground forces.

RAF Tornado GR4s, Typhoon FGR4s and Reapers have ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 8 February to Sunday 14 February 2016
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 5 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 8 February to Sunday 14 February 2016
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 5 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 8 February to Sunday 14 February
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 5 February 2016 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

News story: Junior doctor contract negotiations
seen at 11:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added NHS England advice to patients ahead of the strike on 10 February

Latest updates

Ahead of the strike on Wednesday 10 February, NHS England has issued advice for patients:

Research and analysis: What works in managing young people who offend?
seen at 10:34, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This review was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and considers international literature concerning the management of young people who have offended. It was produced to inform youth justice policy and practice...

Research and analysis: Review of the youth justice system
seen at 10:34, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

In September 2015 Charlie Taylor was asked to lead a departmental review of the youth justice system for the Ministry of Justice. The review is examining evidence on what works to prevent youth crime and rehabilitate...

Guidance: Environmental swab scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 10:34, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added environmental swab scheme: intended results for distribution ES2.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that analyse swabs for:

hygiene indicator organisms from both random and...
Open consultation: Re-inspection of inadequate local authorities
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

We propose to use the single inspection framework more proportionately for re-inspection.

We are seeking your views on:

whether re-inspection should focus on weaknesses the timing of...
Consultation outcome: Devolving Sunday trading rules
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response.

Stores with a relevant floor area of over 280 square metres / 3000 square feet (large stores) have restricted opening hours on a Sunday, but smaller stores can open all...

National Statistics: Re-referencing of the CPI indices to 2015=100
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

FOI release: ESA (WCA) table by number of points scored: Apr 2014 to Mar 2015
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Capability Assessments (WCA) by number of points scored. In most cases, to be awarded ESA you must score at least 15 points.

The figures are from...

FOI release: ESA reassessments by prognosis length: Oct 2008 to Jun 2015
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Number of people with an initial Employment and Support Allowance Work Capability Assessment outcome of ‘Work Related Activity Group’ or ‘Support Group’ by first assessment outcome and change in prognosis length...

Research and analysis: Focused inspection outcome letter for E-ACT
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Ofsted inspected 7 E-ACT academies in December 2015.

National Statistics: UK overseas trade statistics: December 2015
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

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

National Statistics: Deaths registered in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 29 January 2016
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

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

Official Statistics: UK trade: Dec 2015
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: FSA biannual public attitudes tracker: results for November 2015
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

The survey covers four main areas:

awareness of the FSA and its responsibilities trust in the FSA food-related concerns awareness of hygiene standards in eating establishments
National Statistics: Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin July to September 2015
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin is a National Statistics publication produced each quarter by the Analytical Services Unit of the Department for Social Development. The Bulletin contains information on: new housing starts and ...

Official Statistics: Alternative Measures of Real Household Disposable Income and the Saving Ratio: December 2015
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Transparency data: DWP official Twitter accounts
seen at 10:33, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed @AgeActAlliance.

This document lists official Twitter accounts in use by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Twitter is one of a number of social media channels DWP uses...

Research and analysis: Alternative school provision: findings of a three year survey
seen at 10:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the final survey findings.

In 2011, Ofsted published a survey report on the use of off-site alternative provision by schools and pupil referral units. The survey identified ...

Policy paper: Trailblazing Transparency: report on closing the gender pay gap
seen at 10:31, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This report, from GEO in partnership with Deloitte, sets out what closing the gender pay gap really means; how businesses can benefit; the importance of transparency in driving progress and successful action ...

Guidance: Military air systems integrity management: related documents
seen at 10:31, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MASAAG paper 106: Repair assessment programme for military transport aircraft has been published

These documents are related to the certification area of the Military Aviation Authority (MAA):

Guidance: Offshore funds: list of reporting funds
seen at 10:31, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list has been updated to include the funds that have entered the Reporting Fund Regime as of 3 February 2016.

This is a list of funds that come within the definition of an offshore fund and...

Decision: Effective Intervention: case report
seen at 10:31, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

A report of a commission case on Effective Intervention (registered charity number 1111709).

FOI release: DECC's expenditure on Christmas parties
seen at 10:31, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Response to Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)’s expenditure on Christmas parties and bonuses paid to the Secretary of State and the Permanent Secretary...

Press release: Focused inspection of E-ACT academies
seen at 10:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The inspections are part of a concerted programme of action by Ofsted to establish the effectiveness of a multi-academy trust in supporting and challenging academy schools within individual chains.

Her...

Press release: David Green’s contract extended by 2 years
seen at 10:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Attorney General Jeremy Wright QC MP has today announced that the Director of the Serious Fraud Office David Green CB QC has had his contract extended by 2 years. David Green was appointed Director in April...

Informal Competitiveness Council (Baroness Neville-Rolfe)
seen at 09:33, 9 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
This statement has been made to correct a previous statement HLWS503 made on 08 February...
Informal Competitiveness Council (Baroness Neville-Rolfe)
seen at 09:33, 9 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
This statement has been corrected by a new statement: HLWS504 made on 08 February 2016...
Guidance on applying a new clause in government grant agreements (Matthew Hancock)
seen at 09:32, 9 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I have announced a new policy to restrict inappropriate use of taxpayers’ money for lobbying purposes. From 1st May, or before where feasible, the following standard clause will now be applied to ...

Guidance: CFSP Information paper 2(2015): changes for non CPEI non monetary supplementary declaration amendments
seen at 09:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Further to the recent email sent out to all those on our CFSP circulation list, this paper outlines the new requirements for non CPEI, non monetary CFSP supplementary declaration amendments.

Guidance: Rates and allowances: beneficial loan arrangements - HMRC official rates
seen at 09:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Actual official rate of 3.0% will apply from 6 April 2016.

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as guidance and contains information about the interest rates payable on...

Research and analysis: What works in managing young people who offend?
seen at 09:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

This review was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and considers international literature concerning the management of young people who have offended. It was produced to inform youth justice policy and practice...

Notice: Tariff Notice 42 (2015): a product composed of the meat of different crustaceans and molluscs
seen at 09:32, 9 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.

Research and analysis: Review of the youth justice system
seen at 09:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

In September 2015 Charlie Taylor was asked to lead a departmental review of the youth justice system for the Ministry of Justice. The review is examining evidence on what works to prevent youth crime and rehabilitate...

Guidance: Environmental swab scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 09:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added environmental swab scheme: intended results for distribution ES2.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that analyse swabs for:

hygiene indicator organisms from both random and...
National Statistics: Road fuel prices: 8 February 2016
seen at 09:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Cost of unleaded petrol (ULSP) and unleaded diesel (ULSD) in the UK as at Monday 8 February 2016.

FOI release: ESA (WCA) table by number of points scored: Apr 2014 to Mar 2015
seen at 09:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Capability Assessments (WCA) by number of points scored. In most cases, to be awarded ESA you must score at least 15 points.

The figures are from...

FOI release: ESA reassessments by prognosis length: Oct 2008 to Jun 2015
seen at 09:32, 9 February in Search (Our copy).

Number of people with an initial Employment and Support Allowance Work Capability Assessment outcome of ‘Work Related Activity Group’ or ‘Support Group’ by first assessment outcome and change in prognosis length...

UK Trade, December 2015
seen at 09:30, 9 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The extent of import and export activity
37 AES Noddy's 300 Challenge
seen at 09:30, 9 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

On Tuesday 9th February, 37 AES are undertaking a challenge in which to complete 300 PFA's in 24 hours.

The first PFA will start at 1200 outside Chards on Barker Barracks, where you...

Press release: Review of the youth justice system
seen at 09:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Plans to transform youth custody in England and Wales have been set out today (9 February 2016) by child behavioural expert and former head teacher Charlie Taylor.

As part of his review of youth justice...

Press release: YJB response to interim report of emerging findings from the youth justice review
seen at 09:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The review was launched by Michael Gove in September 2015 and is being carried out by Charlie Taylor.

YJB’s Chair, Lord McNally said:

This report includes many of the reforms the YJB...

Press release: Alternative provision: progress made, but more still to be done
seen at 02:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A new Ofsted report published today finds that schools still need to do more to ensure both the quality of education and the safety of pupils in alternative provision.

Alternative provision refers...

Press release: Extended Sunday trading due in the autumn
seen at 02:30, 9 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Local high streets will be given the green light to go head to head with online retailers with new powers to allow local councils to extend Sunday trading hours expected to be introduced in the autumn.

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