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11 February 2016

Guidance: Argentina - List of Notaries Public
seen at 21:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list of notaries public in Argentina

The following list of English speaking notaries has been prepared by the British Embassy Buenos Aires for the convenience of British Nationals who...

Guidance: Bolivia – Consular Fees
seen at 21:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update reflecting changes in exchange rate

This table of fees reflects the most common services provided at the British Embassy in La Paz.

Research and analysis: Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS): impact analysis
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) provided advice and guidance to manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The scheme provided support through expert reviews and in some cases, a relatively...

Research and analysis: Advanced Propulsion Centre: process evaluation
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is a joint government and industry funded programme to research, develop and commercialise low carbon propulsion technologies.

This study considers if the processes...

Research and analysis: Aerospace Technology Institute: scoping evaluation
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) is a virtual centre of academics and industry experts leading the UK’s aerospace research strategy.

This study presents a framework for evaluating the economic...

Research and analysis: Advanced Propulsion Centre: scoping evaluation
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is a joint government and industry funded programme to research, develop and commercialise low carbon propulsion technologies.

This study presents a framework for ...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: England and local data
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

The survey

The Employer Skills Survey (ESS) is undertaken by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) ...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: UK report
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2013. Provides a comprehensive...

Guidance: Work Programme provider memos 2016
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

These memos provide updates to the Work Programme provider guidance.

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: Wales report
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

This document contains all data from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: Scotland report
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

This document contains all data from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: supplementary documents
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

All supplementary documents relating to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: Northern Ireland report
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

This document contains all data from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey ...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011: Northern Ireland results
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Results from the UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011 for Northern Ireland. Covers training and staff development, vacancies...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: UK report
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added key findings infographics animations.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015. Provides a comprehensive picture of skills needs and training...

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: December 2015
seen at 20:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Details of Public Health England transactions over £25,000 in December 2015.

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: supplementary documents
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: - ESS2015 Technical report - Investment in Training Technical report - Note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data

All supplementary documents relating to the...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011: Scotland results
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Results from the UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011 for Scotland. Covers training and staff development, vacancies...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011: England results
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Results from the UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011 for England. Covers training and staff development, vacancies ...

Official Statistics: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011: data tables
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Breakdown of statistics by nation from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011: Wales results
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Results from the UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011 for Wales. Covers training and staff development, vacancies unfilled...

Guidance: Six monthly report on Hong Kong: July to December 2015
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Since July 1997, the Foreign Secretary has reported to Parliament at six-monthly intervals on the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong.

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: January 2016
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over £500 in January 2016.

Transparency data: HMT ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel: 1 July to 30 September 2015
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include Dorneywood information

This document contains information about our ministers’ meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel for the period 1 July to 30 September 2015.

Transparency data: HMT ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel: 1 April to 30 June 2015
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include Dorneywood information

This document contains information about our ministers’ meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel for the period 1 April to 30 June 2015.

Closed consultation: UK SMI Q 7: Good laboratory practice when undertaking serology assays for infectious diseases
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added review of users' comments first consultation November 2015.

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

Transparency data: FCO prompt payment data for 2015 to 2016 – Q3
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Data showing the percentage of invoices to the FCO paid within 5 and 30 working days of receipt, from April 2015 onwards.

Guidance: Argentina - List of Notaries Public
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list of notaries public in Argentina

The following list of English speaking notaries has been prepared by the British Embassy Buenos Aires for the convenience of British Nationals who...

Guidance: Bolivia – Consular Fees
seen at 20:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update reflecting changes in exchange rate

This table of fees reflects the most common services provided at the British Embassy in La Paz.

Press release: UK/Azerbaijan foreign policy dialogue
seen at 20:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Ministers discussions covered a wide range of issues, including the EU’s Eastern Partnership, the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, the situation in Ukraine, as well as human rights and governance issues...

Speech: "We should make sanctions as easy to implement as possible.
seen at 20:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President for convening this debate. I welcome the comments from the Representatives of Sweden and Chile.

As we have heard today, sanctions are a vital part of this Council’s arsenal. Together...

Notice: Rotherham intervention: return of certain functions
seen at 19:09, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

These Directions return certain functions to the council to exercise. These functions were selected based on a proposal by the Lead Commissioner as set out in his 27 November 2015 letter and further supporting...

Research and analysis: Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS): impact analysis
seen at 19:08, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) provided advice and guidance to manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The scheme provided support through expert reviews and in some cases, a relatively...

Research and analysis: Advanced Propulsion Centre: process evaluation
seen at 19:06, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is a joint government and industry funded programme to research, develop and commercialise low carbon propulsion technologies.

This study considers if the processes...

Research and analysis: Aerospace Technology Institute: scoping evaluation
seen at 19:01, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) is a virtual centre of academics and industry experts leading the UK’s aerospace research strategy.

This study presents a framework for evaluating the economic...

Research and analysis: Advanced Propulsion Centre: scoping evaluation
seen at 18:58, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is a joint government and industry funded programme to research, develop and commercialise low carbon propulsion technologies.

This study presents a framework for ...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS & A levels for teaching from 2016
seen at 18:58, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 3 GCSE religious studies specs accredited. Status updates for GCSE citizenship, drama, food preparation and nutrition, French, German, physical education and Spanish. Status updates for AS and A level...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: England and local data
seen at 18:56, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

The survey

The Employer Skills Survey (ESS) is undertaken by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) ...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: UK report
seen at 18:50, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2013. Provides a comprehensive...

Guidance: Work Programme provider memos 2016
seen at 18:50, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

These memos provide updates to the Work Programme provider guidance.

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: Wales report
seen at 18:50, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

This document contains all data from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: Scotland report
seen at 18:49, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

This document contains all data from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey...

Statutory guidance: School organisation (local-authority-maintained schools)
seen at 18:49, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page to explain that we are currently reviewing our guidance to local-authority-maintained schools. We will update it shortly.

This statutory guidance is for:

governing bodies ...
Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: supplementary documents
seen at 18:49, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

All supplementary documents relating to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013: Northern Ireland report
seen at 18:48, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

This document contains all data from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey ...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011: Northern Ireland results
seen at 18:46, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Results from the UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011 for Northern Ireland. Covers training and staff development, vacancies...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: UK report
seen at 18:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added key findings infographics animations.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015. Provides a comprehensive picture of skills needs and training...

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: December 2015
seen at 18:40, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Details of Public Health England transactions over £25,000 in December 2015.

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: supplementary documents
seen at 18:37, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: - ESS2015 Technical report - Investment in Training Technical report - Note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data

All supplementary documents relating to the...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011: Scotland results
seen at 18:36, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Results from the UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011 for Scotland. Covers training and staff development, vacancies...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011: England results
seen at 18:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Results from the UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011 for England. Covers training and staff development, vacancies ...

Official Statistics: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011: data tables
seen at 18:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Breakdown of statistics by nation from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011: Wales results
seen at 18:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note for users on revisions to 2011 and 2013 Investment in Training data.

Results from the UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2011 for Wales. Covers training and staff development, vacancies unfilled...

Guidance: Six monthly report on Hong Kong: July to December 2015
seen at 18:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Since July 1997, the Foreign Secretary has reported to Parliament at six-monthly intervals on the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong.

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: January 2016
seen at 18:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over £500 in January 2016.

Transparency data: HMT ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel: 1 July to 30 September 2015
seen at 18:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include Dorneywood information

This document contains information about our ministers’ meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel for the period 1 July to 30 September 2015.

Transparency data: HMT ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel: 1 April to 30 June 2015
seen at 18:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include Dorneywood information

This document contains information about our ministers’ meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel for the period 1 April to 30 June 2015.

Closed consultation: UK SMI Q 7: Good laboratory practice when undertaking serology assays for infectious diseases
seen at 18:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added review of users' comments first consultation November 2015.

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

Transparency data: FCO prompt payment data for 2015 to 2016 – Q3
seen at 18:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Data showing the percentage of invoices to the FCO paid within 5 and 30 working days of receipt, from April 2015 onwards.

Guidance: Public health in prisons and other secure settings: contact PHE specialist leads
seen at 18:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Health and Justice team members.

Public Health England (PHE) has a national Health and Justice Team which includes a Public Health Intelligence for Prisons and Secure Settings Service...

News story: Robert Goodwill tours Cornwall Airport Newquay and opens Aerohub Business Park
seen at 18:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Aviation Minister Robert Goodwill visited Cornwall Airport Newquay today (11 February 2016) to see how government investment is helping the airport go from strength to strength. The minister toured the airport...

Press release: Limited powers returned to Rotherham council
seen at 18:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Responsibility for the running of a limited number of services will return to Rotherham council from today (11 February 2016) – but Communities Secretary Greg Clark warned more progress is needed before...

News story: Evaluation of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
seen at 18:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 80% of applicants to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme are satisfied with their new systems, according to new reports published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

News story: Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe to remain as Commissioner of Metropolitan Police for further year
seen at 18:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Today the Home Secretary announced that Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, QPM, has been offered a one-year extension to his contract when it expires in September 2016.

Sir Bernard has led the UK’s biggest police...

News story: Six Monthly Report to Parliament on Hong Kong: July-December 2015
seen at 18:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Report covers a broad range of political, economic and constitutional developments and an overview of UK/Hong Kong bilateral activity over the reporting period.

It also sets out the Government’s ...

News story: Government introduces Policing and Crime Bill
seen at 18:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Office has introduced new legislation which will aim to finish the job of police reform.

The purpose of the Policing and Crime Bill is to enhance the democratic accountability of police forces...

Official Statistics: Scrapie: TSE surveillance statistics
seen at 16:38, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Scrapie document updated for 2014 to 2015

This is a summary of all confirmed cases of classical scrapie and atypical scrapie in the United Kingdom for 2014 and 2015.

This covers both active...

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance summary
seen at 16:38, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 5, 2016.

Public Health England collects and analyses health related syndromic surveillance data and important public health mesages, and publishes weekly summaries.

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Research and analysis: Remote health advice bulletin
seen at 16:37, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 5, 2016.

Monitoring patterns in phone calls to the NHS 111 service each day across England, to track the spread of infectious diseases like flu and norovirus.These data ...

Research and analysis: GP in hours bulletin
seen at 16:37, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 5, 2016.

Monitoring the number of visits to GPs during regular surgery hours for important clinical indicators. This system reports daily, and covers over 55% of...

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance bulletin
seen at 16:37, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 5, 2016.

Monitors the number of unscheduled visits and calls to GPs every day:

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department bulletin
seen at 16:37, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 5, 2016.

The Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance System (EDSSS) monitors the patient attendances each day, and what symptoms patients have, in a network of emergency...

Research and analysis: Growth Vouchers programme evaluation: cohort 1, effect at 6 months
seen at 16:36, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This report presents the survey results of 1,500 businesses that applied for Growth Vouchers from January to August 2014.

The survey focused on the changes businesses had made in internal management ...

Guidance: Guide to liquidation (winding up) for directors
seen at 16:36, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link added to options when a company is insolvent

There is a different guide if you’re a creditor who is owed money by a company in compulsory liquidation.

This publication provides...

Official Statistics: Factsheet: The UK's humanitarian aid response to the Syria crisis
seen at 16:36, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new figures.

This update is correct as of 11 February 2016. Further updates will be published as the situation changes.

Promotional material: User consultation: HMRC Indirect Tax receipts statistics
seen at 16:36, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This consultation is now closed.

Please read our additional information document above on this user consultation, or proceed directly to the survey.

The Indirect Taxes User Consultation...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: hospitality team member
seen at 16:36, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 2 of apprenticeship standard for a hospitality team member published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an...
Decision: Early access to medicines scheme (EAMS) scientific opinion: nivolumab for renal cell carcinoma
seen at 16:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This positive scientific opinion was issued to Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Limited for nivolumab for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) after prior therapy.

The scientific opinion includes...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: digital marketer
seen at 16:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated apprenticeship standard for a digital marketer published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: infrastructure technician
seen at 16:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated apprenticeship standard for an infrastructure technician published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: network engineer (ready for delivery)
seen at 16:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated apprenticeship standard document.

These documents are relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: software developer (ready for delivery)
seen at 16:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated apprenticeship standard document.

These documents are relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: outside broadcasting engineer
seen at 16:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated apprenticeship standard document.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: aviation ground specialist
seen at 16:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated standard document.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: aviation maintenance mechanic (military)
seen at 16:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated standard document.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: gas engineering (ready for delivery)
seen at 16:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated apprenticeship standard document.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: rail engineering advanced technician
seen at 16:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated apprenticeship standard.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: rail engineering technician
seen at 16:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated standard document.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: survival equipment fitter
seen at 16:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated apprenticeship standard document.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: thermal insulation operative
seen at 16:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: non-destructive testing (NDT) operator
seen at 16:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standards in development
seen at 16:33, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated occupations available for the development of a standard and employers involved list.

Employers are encourage to be involved in trailblazer projects so that they can help develop ...

Notice: GU34 5HY, Joanne Hatherley and Peter Hatherley: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 11 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: L7 8XP, The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 11 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: NR12 8XS, Mr Bernard Richardson: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 11 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: IP13 9PX, Mr Malcom Neeve: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 11 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...

Open consultation: M20 junction 10a improvement scheme
seen at 16:33, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Video added

The M20 forms part of an international route so is used by large volumes of both heavy goods and holiday traffic. The existing M20 junction 10 will suffer from congestion and long delays...

Notice: NR35 2BJ, Mr Peter Rout: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 11 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: IP20 0JY, Mr Blake Lee-Harwood: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 11 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: CB11 3YG, Mrs Sally Kitkat: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 11 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: CO8 5AJ, Mr Ian Woodman: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 11 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: SP6 2EA, Star Pubs and Bars (Property) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 11 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: Rotherham intervention: return of certain functions
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

These Directions return certain functions to the council to exercise. These functions were selected based on a proposal by the Lead Commissioner as set out in his 27 November 2015 letter and further supporting...

Notice: DE56 4BG, Rolls Royce PLC: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 11 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: HP18 0AF, FCC Recycling (UK) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 11 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...

New Ministerial guidance issued to Director of Fair Access to Higher Education
seen at 16:31, 11 February in OFFA (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Minister of State for Universities and Science have today written to the Director of Fair Access to Higher Education to issue him with...

The Duchess of Cornwall receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Southampton
seen at 16:31, 11 February in (Our copy).
HRH receives an Honorary Doctorate
HSE to prosecute film company after Star Wars incident
seen at 16:31, 11 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today informed Foodles Production (UK) Ltd that it will be prosecuted over an incident in which actor Harrison Ford was seriously injured during the filming of Star Wars...
Speech: Home Secretary speech on new joint fraud taskforce
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Thank you Lord Mayor for those opening words, and for generously hosting this morning’s event in such an impressive venue.

I am delighted to be here today and particularly glad to see such strong representation...

News story: Junior doctors' contract – statement
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Jim Mackey, Chief Executive of NHS Improvement, said:

It is disappointing that agreement on a new contract for junior doctors could not be reached. An ongoing dispute is in nobody’s interest - patients...

Press release: Online review sites commit to improve practices
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

After engaging constructively with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), 2 websites for finding tradespeople, Checkatrade and Trustatrader, and the care home review sites Carehome.co.uk, Care Opinion and...

Press release: Export Hub tour aims to boost Welsh trade overseas
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Businesses in Wales seeking to explore global exporting opportunities will be able to capitalise on the advice of international business owners and entrepreneurs when the Exporting is GREAT Export Hub motors ...

News story: Portsmouth dredge preparations unearth historic cannon
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The relic was recovered during a seabed clearance which is part of a &pound;31 million programme to dredge Portsmouth Harbour to make it wide and deep enough for the 2 new carriers.

The cannon was...

News story: Army Air Corps praise new facilities at RNAS Yeovilton
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The new facilities to provide infrastructure to support the co-location of the army’s Wildcat Attack Helicopter Force at RNAS Yeovilton have been praised.

Contract 2, which was completed at the end of...

News story: Robert Goodwill tours Cornwall Airport Newquay and opens Aerohub Business Park
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Aviation Minister Robert Goodwill visited Cornwall Airport Newquay today (11 February 2016) to see how government investment is helping the airport go from strength to strength. The minister toured the airport...

News story: MPs pledge for 100 apprenticeships in 100 days
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister’s Apprenticeship Adviser, Nadhim Zahawi MP, Skills Minister, Nick Boles and just under 100 MPs have kick-started a ‘100 in 100 apprenticeship campaign’, at an event held at Portcullis House...

Press release: Foreign Secretary meets Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking to media after the meeting on 11 February, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

Good morning. I’m delighted to welcome my friend Pavlo Klimkin here today for these discussions. We have had...

News story: Cigarette haul seized by Border Force at Purfleet
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The cigarettes had been shipped to the UK from Zeebrugge inside a trailer listed as containing fridge freezers, car mats and car spare parts.

When officers examined the load they found 20 fridge freezers...

Press release: Ofsted celebrates exceptional school leaders
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has today written letters to 3 exceptional school leaders to congratulate them on their success in supporting significant improvement in other schools, as well...

News story: Gravitational waves herald new era of physics and astronomy
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

These mysterious ripples in space-time are thought to be caused by massive celestial events such as neutron stars, black holes or supernovae collisions.

The first clear gravitational wave signal was picked...

Press release: Palm Paper 3 Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Kings Lynn has been given development consent
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

50th Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project given Development Consent

Palm Paper CCGT Power Station is the 50th Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) to be decided following examination...

Speech: Children’s mental health: new online resources for adults
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Why we must never stop talking about children and young people’s mental health

It’s been said before but it’s something definitely worth repeating – better mental health starts with a conversation. Achieving...

Correspondence: Open access to research: independent advice - response
seen at 15:02, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter sets out the response to Professor Adam Tickell’s advice on open access to research policy. The independent advice was requested by Minister for Universities and Science Jo Johnson in July ...

Guidance: Problem-solving court working group: terms of reference
seen at 15:02, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and the Lord Chief Justice have established a joint working group to examine models of problem-solving courts and advise on the feasibility of possible pilot...

Policy paper: UK parliamentary boundaries: government response
seen at 15:02, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This is the government’s response to the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee’s Eighth Report of Session 2014-15: What next on the redrawing of parliamentary constituency boundaries?

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Decision: Regulatory judgements and regulatory notices
seen at 15:02, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February judgements added.

Regulatory judgements and notices are the regulator’s official view of a provider.

We amended the standard wording (straplines) which relates to the four governance...

Guidance: Customs Civil Penalties
seen at 15:02, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Schedule and Annex to list all rules applicable from 2 April 2015 have been added to this page.

Information on the rules, who is liable, penalty amounts and the reason codes HM Revenue and Customs...

Transparency data: FCO geographical names index
seen at 15:01, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FCO geographical names index - updated attachment.

This is the current Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) list of approved British English-language names and descriptive terms for countries...

Research and analysis: IP awareness survey 2015 results
seen at 15:00, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The aim of the survey is to give an indication of the state of IP awareness in the UK across all sizes of firm and all sectors of industry.

Highlights from the report show:

94% of respondents...
Policy paper: Implementing the Forward View: Supporting providers to deliver
seen at 14:59, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This report is for NHS provider organisations and is part of a series of planned roadmaps that draw on messages from the NHS shared planning guidance, and set out the key priorities for the organisations...

Corporate report: 8th Annual Report of the Independent Review of Justice & Security
seen at 14:57, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This report reviews the operation of powers under the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007.

Guidance: Pet travel: approved air, sea, rail and charter routes for the movement of pets
seen at 14:57, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the document: charter routes by air (other air routes).

Only certain transport companies and routes can be used to bring pet dogs, cats and ferrets into Great Britain under the EU pet travel...

Guidance: GOV.UK Notify
seen at 14:57, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

How GOV.UK Notify works, and what government service teams will need to know and do before they can send notifications.

Guidance: GOV.UK Pay
seen at 14:57, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

How GOV.UK Pay works and the benefits it provides for users and service providers.

Transparency data: Committee on Fuel Poverty: meeting minutes
seen at 14:57, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Minutes of meetings will be available from this site following the first meeting, taking place in January 2016

Consultation outcome: Proposal on the provision of court and tribunal estate in England and Wales
seen at 14:43, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation outcome and supporting documents added to page.

HM Courts & Tribunals Service manages the operation of courts and tribunals through seven regions in England and Wales and the consultation...

Official Statistics: Water situation report: north west
seen at 14:43, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest report.

Summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the north west.

Form: Request your personal data from UK Visas and Immigration
seen at 14:43, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fast track application details.

The Data Protection Act 1998 determines how we process personal data (information relating to living people). The act means you can ask to access the information...

Guidance: Protected food name: Lough Neagh Pollan (PDO)
seen at 14:43, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to the DARD consultation for this product.

This document provides detail on a food product from the UK, Lough Neagh Pollan, which is being considered under the EU protected food names...

Transparency data: UKEF: spend over £25,000, October 2015
seen at 14:43, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000.

UK Export Finance publishes details of invoices on a monthly basis...

Guidance: School capital funding allocations: 2015 to 2018
seen at 14:42, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated allocations spreadsheet, methodology document and quality assurance note

Details of school capital funding allocations for 2015 to 2018 for:

local authorities and local-authority...
Guidance: Tax exemption for trivial benefits in kind: draft guidance
seen at 14:42, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

On 9 December 2015 the government published Draft legislation: Income Tax exemption for trivial benefits in kind to be included in Finance Bill 2016 (FB16), together with explanatory notes. These included...

Guidance: Information papers
seen at 14:42, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Ivory Coast: administrative structure and Indonesia: administrative divisions.

Information papers produced by the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN). Various relevant documents...

Guidance: Toponymic factfiles
seen at 14:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Turkey toponymic factfile and updated the factfile for Bahrain.

Toponymic factfiles produced by the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN). Various relevant documents published ...

Guidance: Romanisation systems
seen at 14:38, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated romanisation syetsm documents for Abkhaz, Adyghe, Amharic, Armenian, Avar, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chuvash, Dzongha, Georgian, Greek, Kabardian, Kazakh and Khmer.

Guidance on BGN...

Guidance: Schools financial efficiency: metric tool
seen at 14:36, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tool to clarify which schools are included; fixed a technical issue.

This tool is for:

headteachers school leaders school business managers governors

It allows schools...

Guidance: Hepatitis E: symptoms, transmission, prevention, treatment
seen at 14:36, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated provisional number of cases to include December 2015.

The symptoms, means of transmission, best means of prevention and treatment of Hepatitis E.

Policy paper: Post Implementation Review of the Ecodesign for Energy Related Products Regulations 2010
seen at 14:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This Post Implementation Review (PIR) assesses aspects of the effectiveness of the UK’s compliance and enforcement regime for energy-using products under the Ecodesign Directive

a. To what extent are ...

Consultation outcome: Employment Tribunal postponement procedures
seen at 14:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response.

We believe workplace disputes are best resolved outside the formalities of an Employment Tribunal. Where that isn’t possible, we want to provide a more efficient Tribunal...

Research and analysis: Winter health watch summary: 11 February 2016
seen at 14:35, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Summary for the week including 11 February 2016.

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 14:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report and surveillance graphs (week 6, 2016).

These reports summarise UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses from October 2013 onwards.

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Official Statistics: Mortality: weekly all-cause mortality surveillance
seen at 14:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 6, 2016.

Public Health England’s (PHE’s) weekly all-cause mortality surveillance helps to detect and report significant weekly excess mortality (deaths) above normal seasonal...

Research and analysis: Norovirus and rotavirus: summary of surveillance
seen at 14:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 4, 2016.

This report is updated monthly during the summer, and weekly during the winter.

Decision: Lobban, Iain - Director, GCHQ - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:33, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added commission with Marsh Ltd

The letter to Iain Lobban, former Director of GCHQ.

The committee’s advice, that these applications be approved subject to conditions, was accepted.

Guidance: Online reviews and endorsements: advice for businesses
seen at 14:33, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New 60-second summary added.

Websites that publish reviews should make sure that they provide the full picture to consumers and comply with the law.

Businesses, media agencies or individuals...

Transparency data: DfE monthly workforce management information: 2015 to 2016
seen at 14:33, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated September to December 2015 documents to include financial data from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

Details about employee numbers and payroll costs for permanent staff...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 14:33, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the list for week commencing 15 February 2016.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary and transport aircraft within the United...

Official Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 3 to 9 February 2016
seen at 14:32, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

NERC scopes new areas for strategic research
seen at 14:32, 11 February in NERC news (Our copy).

NERC will scope three new areas for potential large-scale strategic research investments over spring 2016.

London arts organisations awarded £2.3million towards resilience, sustainability and the future
seen at 14:32, 11 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
London arts organisations awarded &pound;2.3million towards resilience, sustainability and the future
Firm fined after operator injured in “Binder” press
seen at 14:31, 11 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Oxford based company who supply heating equipment has been fined after a worker suffered injuries to his fingers in a hydraulic press.
Paderborn Station Libraries
seen at 14:31, 11 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Paderborn Station Libraries

Please be aware that the Station Libraries will be open during the February Half Term break. The opening times are as follows:

 

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English Language Course
seen at 14:30, 11 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Tutor Adverts
seen at 14:30, 11 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

PCDL Course (Vocational)
seen at 14:30, 11 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Press release: Alun Cairns calls on Welsh businesses to step up to ambitious exporting challenge
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

“It is time for businesses in Wales to step up and seize exporting opportunities with both hands,” Wales Office Minister Alun Cairns will say today during a visit to Gower based...

Press release: Business Secretary scrums down with England rugby supplier
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

With the Six Nations now underway, Business Secretary Sajid Javid today (11 February 2016) visited OPRO UK in Hemel Hempstead, the world’s largest manufacturer of mouthguards and official supplier to the England...

News story: London egg packer and wholesaler found guilty of egg marketing fraud
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Ziya Gorur pleaded not guilty before the District Judge at Waltham Forest Magistrates Court on Thursday 21 January, but was found guilty on all 4 charges after a 3 and a half hour trial.

He was fined...

Press release: Norfolk farmers blazing a trail in farming innovation
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

From super peas to healthy soils, Norfolk is a hotbed of farming innovation that is leading the way in revolutionising British agriculture, Farming Minister George Eustice said today.

Speaking at the ...

Press release: Boosting productivity in rural areas
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Rural entrepreneurs and housebuilders in England will have the opportunity to provide ideas on how the planning system can better support rural life, making it simpler for them to expand their businesses and ...

Press release: Baroness Anelay visits Nigeria
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

During her visit, Baroness Anelay reiterated the UK’s support to Nigeria in their fight against Boko Haram. The Minister observed first-hand UK military personnel training Nigerian soldiers to strengthen the ...

Press release: Change of British High Commissioner to Zambia
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Fergus Cochrane-Dyet OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia in succession to Mr James Thornton, who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Cochrane...

Statement to Parliament: Jeremy Hunt updates Parliament on the junior doctors' contract
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Speaker, nearly 3 years ago to the day the government first sat down with the British Medical Association (BMA) to negotiate on a new contract for junior doctors. Both sides agreed that the current arrangements...

News story: Junior doctor contract negotiations
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added Jeremy Hunt's oral statement to Parliament on the introduction of the new junior contract

Latest updates

The Health Secretary gave a statement to Parliament on the introduction of the...

Speech: Villiers: A way forward for legacy of the past in Northern Ireland
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

This morning I want to talk about this Government’s approach to the past, and set out our proposed way forward on delivering the legacy bodies in the Stormont House Agreement.

It is evident that for many...

Statement to Parliament: HM Courts and Tribunals Service estate
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is committed to modernising the way in which justice is accessed and delivered. We are investing over &pound;700m over the next 4 years to update the court and tribunal estate, installing modern...

Press release: Digital heavyweights to advise government
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Matt Hancock today announced that government has brought together some of the world’s biggest names in digital to advise on delivering world beating digital public services.

The new GDS advisory board...

Press release: Online review sites commit to improve practices
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

After engaging constructively with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), 2 websites for finding tradespeople, Checkatrade and Trustatrader, and the care home review sites Carehome.co.uk, Care Opinion and...

Press release: Export Hub tour aims to boost Welsh trade overseas
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Businesses in Wales seeking to explore global exporting opportunities will be able to capitalise on the advice of international business owners and entrepreneurs when the Exporting is GREAT Export Hub motors ...

Research and analysis: Detailed analysis of data from heat pumps installed via the Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The RHPP policy provided subsidies for private householders, Registered social landlords and communities to install renewable heat measures in residential properties. Eligible measures included air and ground...

Research and analysis: The scope for cost reductions in a mass market for low carbon heating technologies
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of the reports is to understand components of and potential for reductions in end costs to purchasers for low carbon heating technologies.

They also explore the potential drivers of these...

Research and analysis: Drivers of growth and cost changes in European renewable heat technologies
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This report aims to build upon a previous report completed in early 2014 by Eunomia titled ‘European Experience of Renewable Heat Deployment’.

This document explains the reasons for the deployment of...

Research and analysis: Non-domestic RHI ground source and water source heat pumps, interim report
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This report presents interim results from monitoring of a sample of 21 ground-source and water-source RHI heat pump installations. The systems selected for monitoring were those considered to have characteristics...

Research and analysis: The national comprehensive assessment of the potential for combined heat and power and district heating and cooling in the UK
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The report’s assessment of technical potential indicates that up to 85% of the UK’s heat demand could be met by individual building-level solutions, such as heat pumps, solar thermal and biomass boilers. Separately...

Research and analysis: Monitoring of Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive ground-source and water-source heat pumps - interim report
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Ground- and water-source heat pump systems that had characteristics representative of mainstream non-domestic heating installations were selected for monitoring in order to measure in-service performance and ...

Research and analysis: Report from waves 1-12 of the domestic RHI census of accredited applicants
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was launched in April 2014. It provides financial incentives to install renewable heating in place of fossil fuels. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC...

Research and analysis: Heat Pumps in District Heating
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The overall purpose of the research is to investigate the scenarios to which heat pumps can be integrated in to heat networks and to determine performance in terms of cost, energy and CO2 emissions.

The...

Research and analysis: Value for money assessment of the integrated transport block
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Transport undertook this analysis to determine the approximate value for money of the integrated transport block (ITB). The ITB provides funding support to local authorities for transport capital...

Research and analysis: Value for money of tendered bus services
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This paper considers the costs and benefits of tendered bus services in England, excluding London.

It presents an assessment of the overall value for money of tendered bus services in metropolitan and...

Research and analysis: Value for money of major bus-related schemes
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This report outlines the results following a value for money assessment of major bus-related schemes approved in the last 5 years.

The funds included in this analysis are the Local Majors Fund, the Local...

Guidance: Guidance on the use of human material in animals
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance brings together information on the various regulations surrounding the use of animals containing human material and the relevant authorities.

It has been created in collaboration with the...

Regulation: MAA regulatory notices (RN)
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MAA/RN/2016/02: Introducing the concept of an air system co-ordinating design organization has been published.

Please note

With the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) federating under the Defence...

Open consultation: Business impact target, growth duty and Small Business Appeals Champion
seen at 11:41, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

We’re seeking your views on which regulators to bring within scope of the business impact target (BIT), growth duty and Small Business Appeals Champion. We’re also asking for feedback on draft statutory guidance...

Guidance: Universal Credit transition to full service
seen at 11:40, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Full Universal Credit service transition rollout schedule.

Phases 1 and 2 (May to December 2016) added 11 February 2016.

Further phases will be added here once available.

More information

See...

Research and analysis: The lives of young carers in England
seen at 11:40, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The report summarises research into young carers and their families in England, eg:

their access to support and services the nature of care young carers provide the effect of caring responsibilities...
Policy paper: Policing and Crime Bill: overarching documents
seen at 11:40, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Delegated powers memorandum published.

Overarching documents that belong to the Policing and Crime Bill.

Guidance: Public health grants to local authorities: 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:40, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Local authorities (LAs) (upper tier and unitary) are responsible for improving the health of their local population and reducing health inequalities.

In the financial year ending 2017 local authorities...

Guidance: Foreign witnesses
seen at 11:40, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Guidance on law enforcement agencies (LEAs) making requests to the Home Office to allow a foreign national to enter or remain in the UK to give evidence at a trial.

Transparency data: MOD: workforce management information January to December 2015
seen at 11:40, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended November and December files.

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

These figures are not official...

Promotional material: IPO events calendar
seen at 11:40, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New events 2nd ACID China IP group round table breakfast symposium (24 February 2016) and Understanding how to protect intellectual property in China (25 February 2016) added.

There are numerous...