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17 February 2016

Guidance: Montenegro – Prisoner Pack
seen at 22:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of bank account details (Annex A: Options to transfer funds to British Nationals Overseas via the Foreign and Commonwealth Office)

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system ...

Guidance: Temporary relaxation of the EU drivers’ hours rules: closure of Forth Road Bridge, 18 February to 24 March 2016
seen at 22:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Transport, on request from the Scottish government, applied to the European Commission (EC) for a further extension to the relaxation applicable to goods vehicles weighing over 7.5 tonnes which...

Press release: PM call with Donald Tusk: 17 February 2016
seen at 22:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister called European Council President, Donald Tusk, earlier this evening to take stock of progress ahead of tomorrow’s European Council.

Guidance: Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) detection scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 21:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added SET detection scheme: intended results for distribution STA031.

Participants reconstitute the samples, incubate, then test for Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin.

Guidance: European food microbiology legislation scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 21:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added European food microbiology legislation scheme: intended results for distribution EFL35, samples EFL103, EFL104 and EFL105.

The European food microbiology legislation scheme assesses the participants...

Guidance: Montenegro – Prisoner Pack
seen at 21:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of bank account details (Annex A: Options to transfer funds to British Nationals Overseas via the Foreign and Commonwealth Office)

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system ...

Guidance: Temporary relaxation of the EU drivers’ hours rules: closure of Forth Road Bridge, 18 February to 24 March 2016
seen at 21:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Transport, on request from the Scottish government, applied to the European Commission (EC) for a further extension to the relaxation applicable to goods vehicles weighing over 7.5 tonnes which...

Independent report: Evaluation of DFID’s Humanitarian Response to Typhoon Haiyan
seen at 20:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The evaluation focuses on both the initial response in the first 3 to 4 months, which constituted largely relief, and the transition to recovery during 2014. It addresses 3 evaluation objectives, with a particular...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standards in development
seen at 20:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated occupations approved for the development of an apprenticeship standard list.

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

Guidance: Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: nurse specialist guidance
seen at 20:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This publication includes recommendations and guidelines for good clinical practice for nurse specialists in reviewing men with screen detected aneurysms within the NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 10 (2016)
seen at 20:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(5) and 10(6) PDFs uploaded

Health Protection Report (HPR) is a weekly bulletin containing a digest of health protection news and regular reporting from Public Health England on infections...

Guidance: Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) detection scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 20:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added SET detection scheme: intended results for distribution STA031.

Participants reconstitute the samples, incubate, then test for Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin.

Guidance: European food microbiology legislation scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 20:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added European food microbiology legislation scheme: intended results for distribution EFL35, samples EFL103, EFL104 and EFL105.

The European food microbiology legislation scheme assesses the participants...

Transparency data: OAG spending over £500 on a GPC for January 2016
seen at 18:39, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Advocate General publishes details of all spending over £500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: OAG spending over £25,000 for January 2016
seen at 18:39, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Advocate General publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS)
seen at 18:39, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DAOS approved organisations list updated.

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

Impact assessment: Building Climate Resilience in the Caribbean
seen at 18:39, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Natural disasters and climate change impacts are felt frequently in the Caribbean region, which is composed of a number of small island states. As a joint response, the Governments of fifteen Caribbean nations...

Policy paper: Serious Crime Bill: overarching documents
seen at 18:39, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated commencement schedule published.

Overarching documents that belong to the Serious Crime Bill.

Return to the main page of the Serious Crime Bill.

Impact assessment: Investing in Urban Climate Resilience
seen at 18:39, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The multi-donor Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF) aims to build resilience to the effects of climate change and reduce the vulnerability of the urban poor in 25 medium-sized cities in Asia. ...

Form: Anglian waterways: unpowered vessel - annual and short term application
seen at 18:39, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The application form to register an unpowered vessel on Anglian waterways has been updated.

Application form for an annual or short period registration for an unpowered vessel on Anglian waterways...

Form: Anglian waterways: application for registration of a houseboat
seen at 18:39, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The form to register a houseboat has been updated.

Application form to register a houseboat for an annual registration on Anglian Waterways.

Form: River Medway: application for registration of a houseboat
seen at 18:39, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The form to register a houseboat has been updated.

Some unpowered boats are eligible for houseboat registration. These are charged at 50 per cent of the private powered registration.

To...

Independent report: Evaluation of the Statebuilding Grant and the Palestinian Governance Facility
seen at 18:39, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This evaluative review attempts to answer three main questions:

to what extent have the Statebuilding and Service Delivery Grant (SSDG) and the Palestinian Governance Facility (PGF) achieved their objectives...
Guidance: HS2 Phase One Planning Forum: Heritage Subgroup meeting resources December 2015
seen at 18:38, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

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

Independent report: Evaluation of DFID’s Humanitarian Response to Typhoon Haiyan
seen at 18:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The evaluation focuses on both the initial response in the first 3 to 4 months, which constituted largely relief, and the transition to recovery during 2014. It addresses 3 evaluation objectives, with a particular...

Notice: Notice 101: deferring duty, VAT and other charges
seen at 18:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The central deferment office address has been updated.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 101 (May 2004). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1 of this...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standards in development
seen at 18:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated occupations approved for the development of an apprenticeship standard list.

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

Guidance: Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: nurse specialist guidance
seen at 18:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This publication includes recommendations and guidelines for good clinical practice for nurse specialists in reviewing men with screen detected aneurysms within the NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 10 (2016)
seen at 18:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(5) and 10(6) PDFs uploaded

Health Protection Report (HPR) is a weekly bulletin containing a digest of health protection news and regular reporting from Public Health England on infections...

Exeter plumber left illegal gas work in a dangerous state
seen at 18:30, 17 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Exeter plumber left a gas meter and gas pipe in a dangerous state in a customer’s home after he had undertaken unregistered gas work.
Opportunity to Volunteer in BFG
seen at 18:30, 17 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Supporting Victimes & Witnesses in Court

Recruitment & Information Event

Thursday 25th February

UWO Function Suite, Catterick Barracks, Bielefeld

Read More...

Government response: Commission responds to concerns about Responsible Gambling Trust
seen at 18:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

We are aware of the concerns in the media and have subsequently received a complaint relating to the Responsible Gambling Trust. The commission is assessing those concerns to see if there is a regulatory role...

News story: Statement on Bombardier cuts
seen at 18:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP:

This is bitterly disappointing news for the employees of Bombardier Belfast and their families. Bombardier is a...

Press release: £7 million junction improvements for A43 in Northamptonshire
seen at 18:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England is carrying out the scheme to increase capacity and cut journey times by adding extra lanes to the roundabout junction approaches, improving the layout, installing new traffic lights and upgraded...

News story: Civil news: CCMS countdown to 1 April 2016
seen at 18:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The countdown is on to 1 April 2016 when it becomes mandatory to use the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).

Our most recent analysis showed that 89% of all civil applications were being made through...

FOI release: Awarding of costs
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on the awarding of costs in trade mark cases.

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom of Information Act 2000...

FOI release: Outcomes of trade mark hearings
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on the outcomes of trade mark hearings.

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

FOI release: IPO trade mark dataset
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on trade mark open data.

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

FOI release: Orphan works licencing scheme
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on ‘orphan works’ licencing.

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Guidance: SFA: course directory
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SFA course directory February 2016 uploaded on 17 February.

The course directory contains information from over 900 organisations including colleges, training providers and local education authorities...

Form: Anglian waterways: powered vessel - short period application
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form now available.

A short period application form for the registration of powered vessels on Anglian waterways (including sailing vessels).

Form: River Medway: application for registration of a powered boat
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form now available,

An annual application form for the registration of powered boats on the River Medway, 1 April to 31 March.

Form: River Medway: application for short period registration of a powered boat
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form now available.

A short period application form for the registration of powered boats on the River Medway.

Form: Anglian waterways: powered vessel - annual application
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form now available.

An annual application form for the registration of a powered vessels on Anglian waterways (including sailing vessels).

Transparency data: NOMS service specifications for secure and decent custody
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The following documents have been updated: NOMS service specification for the provision of a secure operating environment: gate services and NOMS service specification for the provision of secure operating...

Guidance: Your property and compulsory purchase
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Parliament has given power to a number of bodies to purchase property, using powers of compulsion to allow them to carry out infrastructure developments that are in the public interest.

This booklet gives...

Guidance: Maximum loan amounts for advanced learner loans designated qualifications 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This document describes the methodology for establishing maximum loan amounts for designated qualifications. It confirms what the maximum loan amounts are for all designated qualifications, where learners start...

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 296 (17 February 2016)
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

IT Apprenticeship Framework Rates Review FE Choices: Learner Satisfaction and Community Learning Surveys Qualification Eligibility Principles 2016 to 2017 The Hub: Business Intelligence...
Corporate report: Committees on Toxicity, Mutagenicity, Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment: joint annual report
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2014 report, and amended title to make clear this joint report covers 3 committees.

This is the 23rd joint annual report of:

the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer...
Transparency data: OAG spending over £500 on a GPC for January 2016
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Advocate General publishes details of all spending over £500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: OAG spending over £25,000 for January 2016
seen at 16:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Advocate General publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS)
seen at 16:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DAOS approved organisations list updated.

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

Promotional material: IPO events calendar
seen at 16:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New events Know before you go: Intellectual property in China (26 February 2016) and World Intellectual Property day celebration (26 April 2016) added.

There are numerous events throughout the ...

Correspondence: NHS foundation trust bulletin: 17 February 2016
seen at 16:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This newsletter is sent to foundation trust chairs, chief executives, finance, medical and nursing directors, and board secretaries.

Some of the items in this bulletin include:

what do you think...
Impact assessment: Building Climate Resilience in the Caribbean
seen at 16:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Natural disasters and climate change impacts are felt frequently in the Caribbean region, which is composed of a number of small island states. As a joint response, the Governments of fifteen Caribbean nations...

Policy paper: Serious Crime Bill: overarching documents
seen at 16:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated commencement schedule published.

Overarching documents that belong to the Serious Crime Bill.

Return to the main page of the Serious Crime Bill.

Impact assessment: Investing in Urban Climate Resilience
seen at 16:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The multi-donor Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF) aims to build resilience to the effects of climate change and reduce the vulnerability of the urban poor in 25 medium-sized cities in Asia. ...

Notice: CV35 0BA, Housestyle Countrywide (Lighthorne) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 17 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: YO19 5UJ, Mr Allan Dobson: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 17 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: OX13 5FE, Abbey Developments Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 17 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: SP5 2BE, Wyevale Garden Centres Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 17 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...

Form: Anglian waterways: unpowered vessel - annual and short term application
seen at 16:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The application form to register an unpowered vessel on Anglian waterways has been updated.

Application form for an annual or short period registration for an unpowered vessel on Anglian waterways...

Form: Anglian waterways: application for registration of a houseboat
seen at 16:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The form to register a houseboat has been updated.

Application form to register a houseboat for an annual registration on Anglian Waterways.

Form: River Medway: application for registration of a houseboat
seen at 16:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The form to register a houseboat has been updated.

Some unpowered boats are eligible for houseboat registration. These are charged at 50 per cent of the private powered registration.

To...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 16:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Variations effective from 00:01 hours, Friday 19 February 2016

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

Current licensing documents are...

Independent report: Evaluation of the Statebuilding Grant and the Palestinian Governance Facility
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This evaluative review attempts to answer three main questions:

to what extent have the Statebuilding and Service Delivery Grant (SSDG) and the Palestinian Governance Facility (PGF) achieved their objectives...
Guidance: Rates and allowances: Stamp Duty Land Tax
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: All Stamp Duty Land Tax rates have been updated.

The attached documents are classified by HM Revenue and Customs as guidance and provides the rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on residential...

Guidance: HS2 Phase One Planning Forum: Heritage Subgroup meeting resources December 2015
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Company strike off, dissolution and restoration
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 10.1 corrected: 3 months to 2

This guide will be relevant to you if you’re a company officer or company adviser and you want to dissolve or restore a company. It includes information on...

Developing your access agreement 2017-18 – conference sold out
seen at 16:31, 17 February in OFFA (Our copy).

If you’re writing an access agreement for 2017-18, our annual conference is a must. Hosted by OFFA, Action on Access and Universities UK, you will hear from speakers about developments in the sector...

Press release: World-renowned charities and holiday-makers lose out in holiday company failure
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

One of the directors was disqualified in June 2015 and the other has now given an undertaking not to act as a director, having previously contested disqualification.

Mr Smith provided an undertaking early...

Government response: Commission responds to concerns about Responsible Gambling Trust
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

We are aware of the concerns in the media relating to the Responsible Gambling Trust. The commission is assessing those concerns to see if there is a regulatory role for the commission. The charity has been in...

News story: Italian, German, Spanish and UK MAAs conduct Recognition
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

In his February 2015 harmonising airworthiness article, Air Vice-Marshal Martin Clark, Director (Technical) MAA, described how harmonising airworthiness regulations amongst military allies could lead to...

Press release: Foreign Office Minister visits New Zealand
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Swire will hold talks with New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Murray McCully, Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee and Climate Change and State Services Minister Paula Bennett. He will also address business leaders...

News story: Attend a meeting of the highest decision-making body at the MMO
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Time changed to 12:50pm to 15:30pm

The board brings together a collective of experience and knowledge to support marine management and sustainable development. All members are committed to helping...

Press release: First of A591’s new steel posts lifted into place
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Construction work on a vital project to repair the A591 in Cumbria, which was badly damaged in December’s storms, is moving on apace with the installation of the first of around 20 steel posts which will be used...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 14:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added PA Consulting Group

About the armed forces covenant for businesses

The armed forces covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant (company names beginning with Q to R)
seen at 14:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Rokel Engineering Limited

Looking for the signed pledge from Royal Bank of Scotland? It’s published under the joint pledge, Holt’s Military Banking, Nat West & Royal Bank of Scotland...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 14:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added SEA Transport Ltd

About the armed forces covenant for businesses

The armed forces covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete...

Guidance: Corporation Tax on chargeable gains: Indexation Allowance 2016
seen at 14:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Indexation Allowance allows for the effects of inflation when calculating the chargeable gains of companies or organisations.

HMRC Indexation Allowances for 2014 and 2015 are now available on GOV.UK...

FOI release: FOI Agency spend on temporary nursing staff and healthcare assistants
seen at 14:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The request was for information on the total NHS spend in England and Wales on temporary staffing provided by agencies.

The requestor asked which 5 agencies received the greatest proportion of money ...

Corporate report: Research opportunities on National Nature Reserves in England
seen at 14:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New titles added for Castle Eden Dene and Thrislington Plantation NNRs

Overview

Natural England’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs) have been used for environmental research for decades and there...

Notice: CO5 9EN, Free Poultry Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Free Poultry...
Guidance: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 14:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated lists for renewal

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

Guidance: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 14:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: renewal notice added

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

Notice: S71 3HQ, Premier Foods Group Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Premier Foods...
Notice: IP28 8LG, Anti-Waste Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:36, 17 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...

Policy paper: Individual Savings Accounts: increasing flexibility for savers
seen at 14:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This TIIN has been updated to reflect the changes needed to allow replacement of funds in a Help to Buy: ISA).

This measure will allow savers to replace cash they have withdrawn from their ISA...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 14:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times 27 February to 4 March 2016.

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

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 14:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times 1 to 15 March 2016.

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

FOI release: Patent grant figures for January to July 2015
seen at 14:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on patent grants for January to July 2015 (provisional figures).

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom of ...

FOI release: Historical IPO data
seen at 14:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on historical patent data, partial information from 1617 to date.

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom ...

FOI release: Rule 70(2) of the Trade Mark Rules 2008
seen at 14:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on the application of Rule 70(2).

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Policy paper: Procurement Policy Note 01/16: complying with international obligations
seen at 14:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This note reminds contracting authorities of their international obligations when letting public contracts. It states that boycotts in public procurement are inappropriate, unless formal legal sanctions, embargoes...

FOI release: Intellectual Property Office review of the Copyright Tribunal (2007)
seen at 14:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on the review of the Copyright Tribunal (2007).

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom of Information Act 2000...

FOI release: Awarding of costs
seen at 14:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on the awarding of costs in trade mark cases.

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom of Information Act 2000...

FOI release: Outcomes of trade mark hearings
seen at 14:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on the outcomes of trade mark hearings.

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

FOI release: IPO trade mark dataset
seen at 14:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on trade mark open data.

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

FOI release: Orphan works licencing scheme
seen at 14:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) on ‘orphan works’ licencing.

This information has been released by the IPO under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Guidance: SFA: course directory
seen at 14:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SFA course directory February 2016 uploaded on 17 February.

The course directory contains information from over 900 organisations including colleges, training providers and local education authorities...

Form: Anglian waterways: powered vessel - short period application
seen at 14:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form now available.

A short period application form for the registration of powered vessels on Anglian waterways (including sailing vessels).

Form: River Medway: application for registration of a powered boat
seen at 14:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form now available,

An annual application form for the registration of powered boats on the River Medway, 1 April to 31 March.

Form: River Medway: application for short period registration of a powered boat
seen at 14:34, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form now available.

A short period application form for the registration of powered boats on the River Medway.

Form: Anglian waterways: powered vessel - annual application
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form now available.

An annual application form for the registration of a powered vessels on Anglian waterways (including sailing vessels).

Transparency data: NOMS service specifications for secure and decent custody
seen at 14:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The following documents have been updated: NOMS service specification for the provision of a secure operating environment: gate services and NOMS service specification for the provision of secure operating...

Guidance: MOD Common Law Claims & Policy Division
seen at 14:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated information.

The claims unit is primarily responsible for processing common-law, non-contractual compensation claims against and on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) at home...

Promotional material: Companies House events calendar
seen at 14:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Canterbury First Time Director event added

Companies House attends a variety of events throughout the UK and holds free seminars.

Legislative changes event

This event is aimed at anyone...

Guidance: Secure Electronic Transfer: service availability and issues
seen at 14:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned maintenance information has been added.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the SET online service.

Notice: Notice 831: European Union - Binding Origin Information
seen at 14:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This Notice cancels and replaces Notice 831 (December 2009).

Guidance: Your property and compulsory purchase
seen at 14:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Parliament has given power to a number of bodies to purchase property, using powers of compulsion to allow them to carry out infrastructure developments that are in the public interest.

This booklet gives...

Guidance: Maximum loan amounts for advanced learner loans designated qualifications 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This document describes the methodology for establishing maximum loan amounts for designated qualifications. It confirms what the maximum loan amounts are for all designated qualifications, where learners start...

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 296 (17 February 2016)
seen at 14:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

IT Apprenticeship Framework Rates Review FE Choices: Learner Satisfaction and Community Learning Surveys Qualification Eligibility Principles 2016 to 2017 The Hub: Business Intelligence...
Guidance: SFA: payments and data
seen at 14:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SFA: Payments and Data page updated on 17 February 2016.

This is the latest information on payments and Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data collection. This ensures that colleges, training...

1PWRR To Take On Strong Viking
seen at 14:30, 17 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Press release: FOREIGN FLAGGED SHIPS UNDER DETENTION IN THE UK DURING January 2016
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

During January, there were six new detentions of a foreign flagged vessel in a UK port. Three vessels remained under detention from previous months. A total of four vessels remain under detention at the end of...

Press release: Main construction starts on M6 smart motorway
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England is upgrading a 20 mile stretch of the route between junctions 16 near Crewe and 19 near Knutsford to a smart motorway.

Work will start on 26 February on the first section of the scheme...

Press release: Putting a stop to public procurement boycotts
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Guidance published today makes clear that procurement boycotts by public authorities are inappropriate, outside where formal legal sanctions, embargoes and restrictions have been put in place by the government...

News story: North Wales' new prison named
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Her Majesty’s Prison Service has today announced that the new prison in Wrexham will be named HMP Berwyn.

The Berwyn range is one of two areas of upland moorland in Wrexham and forms the most westerly...

Press release: Housing associations continue to invest - HCA publishes Global Accounts
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The accounts demonstrate the sector delivered a solid year of balance sheet growth, underpinned by a strong financial operating performance. The value of housing properties increased by £7.1 billion...

Press release: CMA confirms aircraft de-icing fluids merger referral
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On 9 February, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it would refer the merger for an in-depth investigation unless Clariant offered acceptable undertakings to address the CMA’s competition...

National Statistics: Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit quarterly statistics: data to June 2015
seen at 11:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides statistics on claims paid under the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) scheme to the end of June 2015.

Find contact information and more about DWP statistics on the...

Official Statistics: Housing Benefit caseload statistics
seen at 11:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Housing Benefit caseload statistics (data to November 2015).

These summary tables show the number of Housing Benefit claimants and average weekly spare room subsidy amount withdrawal...

Official Statistics: Maternity Allowance quarterly statistics: June to August 2015
seen at 11:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

These quarterly statistics are for Maternity Allowance claims paid from 1 June to 31 August 2015.

Official Statistics: DWP statistical summaries 2016
seen at 11:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published 'Quarterly statistical summary: February 2016' (data to Aug 2015).

The DWP statistical summaries collection page has more information about the summaries.

There is contact...

Official Statistics: Lone parents receiving JSA: monthly claimant count
seen at 11:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest data on lone parents receiving Jobseeker's Allowance to December 2015.

These monthly claimant count figures are broken down by:

age of youngest child gender age ethnic...
National Statistics: Experimental Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit flows data from November 2008
seen at 11:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Housing benefit flows data to November 2015.

These statistics record the number of people beginning and ending Housing Benefit (HB) claims. They also include a breakdown by local...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment statistics: 2015 to 2016
seen at 11:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published statistics on Cold Weather Payments to 12 February 2016.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments scheme runs from 1 November...

Guidance: Early caseload estimates for working age inactive benefit client groups: guidance
seen at 11:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the technical note on early caseload estimates. Tables in annex C updated with the latest national statistics and early estimates.

This page contains:

questions and answers about...
Official Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 11:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added list dated 11 February 2016.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles of the documents...

Official Statistics: National non-domestic rates collected by councils in England: forecast for 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This release provides information on national non-domestic rates and associated information for the financial year 2016 to 2017.

This information is derived from the national non-domestic rates (NNDR1...

Statistical data set: National non-domestic rates: local authority level data
seen at 11:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added NNDR1 local authority data 2016 to 2017.

These spreadsheets contain at local authority, class of authority and all England level, either forecasts of the amount of national non-domestic rates...

Corporate report: PHE 2015 to 2016 stakeholder research
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).
What our stakeholders think of us

Results of the Public Health England (PHE) stakeholder survey (2015 to 2016)

Results of the PHE stakeholder survey (2015 to 2016)

PHE commissioned Ipsos...

Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: February 2016
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that Forecasts for the UK economy is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting ...

Notice: Laser: Undertaking: February 2016
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).
Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case Status Laser Learning Awards (Laser) Handling of a malpractice incident Undertaking accepted...
Guidance: Counselling in schools
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new resources and guidance, including an additional section on vulnerable children in the section 'Counselling in practice'.

This advice is for:

school leaders headteachers...
Form: Service family accommodation: disputed charges
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dispute process flowchart (PFI/BLH SFA and Substitute SFA) and Dispute process flowchart (CarillionAmey SFA).

When you move out of UK service family accommodation (SFA) or substitute service...

Form: Import and export: private vessel - application for release on payment of Customs Duty or VAT (C384 (Vessels))
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New updated form added, replacing previous form.

Use form C384 (Vessels) to apply for the release on payment of Customs Duty or VAT on a private vessel.

Please give your completed declaration...

Transparency data: Social justice outcomes framework indicators
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated indicators 3 (Proven re-offending rate by offenders under the age of 18) and 6a (Proportion of adult offenders who did not re-offend).

These reports give a summary of our progress in using...

Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MCA Approved doctors in UK 16 February 2016.

This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness certificate, and to find a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved ...

Guidance: Exporting to India
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Full update of exporting to India guide.

A detailed guide on doing business in and with India. The guide contains information on:

challenges of doing business in India growth potential...
Guidance: Deputy guidance: how to carry out your duties
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added SD4: How to be a health and welfare deputy

These leaflets are for anyone who has been appointed as a deputy by the Court of Protection. They include guidance on:

getting...
Guidance: Deputy guidance: how to carry out your duties
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added SD4: How to be a health and welfare deputy

These leaflets are for anyone who has been appointed as a deputy by the Court of Protection. They include guidance on:

getting...
Press release: UK employment reaches record high
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

There are now a record 31.4 million people in work – up 521,000 compared with this time last year, fuelled by a rise in full-time employment – and there are a record 776,000 job vacancies, reflecting the economy...

Press release: Hiring illegal workers sees Glasgow restaurant owner banned for six years
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On 29 January, Mr Singh Sekhon gave an undertaking to the Insolvency Service not to manage or control a company for six years, from 19 February 2016 until 2022.

An investigation by the Insolvency Service...

Press release: £1.5 million to help young people spot signs of mental illness
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A £1.5 million fund driven by young people to help them develop support networks and talk about mental health, with online advice and workshops to help set them up, has been announced today (17 February...

News story: February Labour Market Statistics for Scotland
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Scottish unemployment rate is 5.8 per cent, which is above the rate of 5.1 per cent as for the whole of the UK, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today

The labour market...

News story: Mundell in push to protect Scotch Whisky
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Scottish Secretary was in Maputo on Monday 15 February, on the second day of his visit to Mozambique and Malawi.

He held talks with Ernesto Tonela, Mozambique’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, ...

News story: Disability Action Alliance: a new long term strategy
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Disability Action Alliance (DAA) is now in its third year of existence and is coming of age! With over 400 members, a track record of tangible outcomes through collaboration and members...

Official Statistics: Migrant journey: sixth report
seen at 10:38, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Migrant journey: sixth report: data tables.

This publication provides evidence on the behaviour of migrants entering the UK immigration system for the 6 main routes of entry to the UK and the common...

Official Statistics: Migrant journey: sixth report: data tables
seen at 10:38, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Data tables to accompany ‘Migrant journey: sixth report’.

To view and use ‘ODS’ files, OS X users can download OpenOffice.

Guidance: Migrant journey: user guide
seen at 10:38, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to accompany publication of 'Migrant journey: sixth report'.

This user guide is designed to be a useful reference guide with explanatory notes on the issues and classifications that are...

Official Statistics: Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance sanctions: decisions made to September 2015
seen at 10:38, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Find further breakdowns of these statistics in Stat-Xplore, our online tool for exploring some of DWP’s main statistics. Use Stat-Xplore to create your own tables and charts.

National Statistics: Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit quarterly statistics: data to June 2015
seen at 10:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides statistics on claims paid under the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) scheme to the end of June 2015.

Find contact information and more about DWP statistics on the...

Official Statistics: Census output area data on workless benefit claimants: to Aug 2015
seen at 10:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

These data tables show the number of benefit claimants for the following out of work benefit categories:

Jobseeker’s Allowance Employment and Support Allowance Income Support other income-related...
Official Statistics: Housing Benefit caseload statistics
seen at 10:37, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Housing Benefit caseload statistics (data to November 2015).

These summary tables show the number of Housing Benefit claimants and average weekly spare room subsidy amount withdrawal...

Official Statistics: Maternity Allowance quarterly statistics: June to August 2015
seen at 10:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

These quarterly statistics are for Maternity Allowance claims paid from 1 June to 31 August 2015.

Official Statistics: DWP statistical summaries 2016
seen at 10:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published 'Quarterly statistical summary: February 2016' (data to Aug 2015).

The DWP statistical summaries collection page has more information about the summaries.

There is contact...

Official Statistics: Lone parents receiving JSA: monthly claimant count
seen at 10:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest data on lone parents receiving Jobseeker's Allowance to December 2015.

These monthly claimant count figures are broken down by:

age of youngest child gender age ethnic...
National Statistics: Experimental Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit flows data from November 2008
seen at 10:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Housing benefit flows data to November 2015.

These statistics record the number of people beginning and ending Housing Benefit (HB) claims. They also include a breakdown by local...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment statistics: 2015 to 2016
seen at 10:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published statistics on Cold Weather Payments to 12 February 2016.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments scheme runs from 1 November...

Guidance: Early caseload estimates for working age inactive benefit client groups: guidance
seen at 10:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the technical note on early caseload estimates. Tables in annex C updated with the latest national statistics and early estimates.

This page contains:

questions and answers about...
Guidance: Universal Credit statistics: background information and release strategy
seen at 10:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the release strategy for Universal Credit statistics.

This publication explains:

the release strategy for Universal Credit statistics how Universal Credit will affect ...
Official Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 10:36, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added list dated 11 February 2016.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles of the documents...

Official Statistics: National non-domestic rates collected by councils in England: forecast for 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This release provides information on national non-domestic rates and associated information for the financial year 2016 to 2017.

This information is derived from the national non-domestic rates (NNDR1...

Official Statistics: Northern Ireland Broad Economy Sales & Exports Statistics
seen at 10:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The Broad Economy Sales and Exports Statistics (BESES) is an experimental annual measure of local businesses’ sales to markets outside Northern Ireland (NI). Estimates of the number of businesses selling to markets...

National Statistics: NI labour market statistics: February 2016
seen at 10:35, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The labour market report is produced by Economic and Labour Market Statistics Branch which is part of the Northern Ireland Statistics and Reseach Agency (NISRA). It is published on a monthly basis with the latest...

Statistical data set: National non-domestic rates: local authority level data
seen at 10:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added NNDR1 local authority data 2016 to 2017.

These spreadsheets contain at local authority, class of authority and all England level, either forecasts of the amount of national non-domestic rates...

Corporate report: PHE 2015 to 2016 stakeholder research
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).
What our stakeholders think of us

Results of the Public Health England (PHE) stakeholder survey (2015 to 2016)

Results of the PHE stakeholder survey (2015 to 2016)

PHE commissioned Ipsos...

Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: February 2016
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that Forecasts for the UK economy is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting ...

National Statistics: Labour market statistics: February 2016
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Regional labour market statistics: February 2016
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: UK GDP and the labour market, update: Oct to Dec 2015
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Monthly Data on Deaths Registered in Scotland, January 2016
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

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

National Statistics: Weekly Data on Births and Deaths Registered in Scotland, January 2016
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

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

National Statistics: Education Maintenance Allowances awarded in Wales: January 2016
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The Education Maintenance Allowances Wales scheme was introduced for 16 year olds for the first time in 2004/05. In 2005/06, the scheme was extended to include 16 and 17 year olds and, in 2006/07, 18 year olds...

National Statistics: NHS cancer waiting times: October to December 2015
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Statistics include data on the waiting times reported by Local Health Boards (LHBs) in Wales for the three months.

National Statistics: Time spent in NHS accident and emergency departments: October to December 2015
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The statistical report and quality report published by us provide advice on the quality of this information and how it can be used.

National Statistics: National Survey for Wales: financial year ening March 2015 - Arts, museums and heritage
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Each year 14,500 people aged 16 and over are asked for their opinions on a wide range of issues affecting them and their local area. Respondents are selected at random to ensure the results are representative...

Official Statistics: Absenteeism from schools by pupil characteristics: academic year ending July 2015
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information about persistent absentees, including their number and absenteeism rates.

Notice: Laser: Undertaking: February 2016
seen at 10:32, 17 February in Search (Our copy).
Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case Status Laser Learning Awards (Laser) Handling of a malpractice incident Undertaking accepted...
Guidance: Counselling in schools
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new resources and guidance, including an additional section on vulnerable children in the section 'Counselling in practice'.

This advice is for:

school leaders headteachers...
Form: Service family accommodation: disputed charges
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dispute process flowchart (PFI/BLH SFA and Substitute SFA) and Dispute process flowchart (CarillionAmey SFA).

When you move out of UK service family accommodation (SFA) or substitute service...

Form: Import and export: private vessel - application for release on payment of Customs Duty or VAT (C384 (Vessels))
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New updated form added, replacing previous form.

Use form C384 (Vessels) to apply for the release on payment of Customs Duty or VAT on a private vessel.

Please give your completed declaration...

Transparency data: Social justice outcomes framework indicators
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated indicators 3 (Proven re-offending rate by offenders under the age of 18) and 6a (Proportion of adult offenders who did not re-offend).

These reports give a summary of our progress in using...

Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 8 (2016): release by HM Revenue and Customs of exporter information
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This brief is intended to facilitate trade, boost UK growth and help exporters to find new markets. It also explains how businesses can ‘opt-out’ from having their information published. This opt-out will also...

The UK’s Diverse Tech Ecosystem is Boosted by 15 New Future Fifty Companies
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Today we announce the latest group of companies who are joining, and graduating, from our Future Fifty programme. The companies chosen demonstrate growing location and sector diversity in the digital technology...

Import.io: How Small Startups Can Win Big Deals
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Tech Nation (Our copy).

For small startups selling to big corporations, there are some big challenges. We caught up with Import.io’s Founder and CEO, David White, on how they manage relationships with larger companies, including...

Qualtrics: How to Pick the Best Customer Feedback Channel
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Tech Nation (Our copy).

As data, analytics and metrics become more and more important for businesses of all sizes, we hear from Qualtrics EMEA Growth Leader, Des Martin, on how to determine the best customer feedback channel for your...

A Response to Ed Vaizey: Tech City UK and the Government Digital Strategy
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Tech Nation (Our copy).

After yesterday morning’s statement from Ed Vaizey, the Digital Economy Minister, our CEO, Gerard Grech, writes his response on the Tech City UK blog

I’m really pleased to read yesterday’s blog...

Rebel Minds: How Startups and Corporations Can Partner
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Tech Nation (Our copy).

In recent years, it has become more and more common for startups and larger companies to partner, share best practice and work together towards a shared goal. We hear from Rebel Minds Head of Growth, Arwen...

Meet the UK Angel Investment Forum 2016 Speakers
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Tech City UK are partnering with the 2016 annual UK Angel Investment Forum returning on 27th January 2016. Read below for more information on the event and the speakers you’ll hear from

The...

WP Engine: Growing Your Business in the UK Tech Scene
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Tech Nation (Our copy).

As the technology ecosystem develops, more and more digital businesses are re-locating or expanding into the UK. We hear from Fabio Torlini, MD EMEA, WP Engine, on why the country is so attractive

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30 of The UK’s Finest Early Stage Tech Businesses Selected to Join Upscale
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Today we’re announcing the first 30 companies to join Upscale. The Upscale programme from Tech City UK will power 30 of the fastest growing UK tech companies on their scaling journey

 

Following...

Tech Nation 2016: Transforming UK Industries
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Tech Nation (Our copy).

TECH NATION 2016 REVEALS THAT DIGITAL TECH INDUSTRIES IN THE UK ARE GROWING 32% FASTER THAN THE REST OF THE ECONOMY

Today marks the launch of Tech Nation 2016 from Tech City UK, and innovation charity <...

Tech Nation 2016 Regions: South West
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Tech Nation (Our copy).

In the coming weeks we’re going to be profiling each of the regions featured in the Tech Nation 2016 report. The first to be featured is the South West, which is home to four Tech Nation clusters

Regional labour market, February 2016
seen at 10:30, 17 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Employment, unemployment, inactivity, job density and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies in the UK.
Press release: Employment hits record high as Welsh economy pulls ahead
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Record employment levels were today welcomed by Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb as new figures point to a reviving economy.

More than 8,000 people found work over the last three months and the unemployment...

News story: Whitefox Technologies signs US deals for its cleantech system
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Specialist engineering firm Whitefox Technologies has made a major breakthrough in the US market with its energy and water-efficient membrane solution for ethanol production.

The London-based business...

Press release: UK employment reaches record high
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

There are now a record 31.4 million people in work — up 521,000 compared with this time last year, fuelled by a rise in full-time employment — and there are a record 776,000 job vacancies, reflecting the economy...

Press release: UK leads humanitarian response to food crisis in Malawi
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is stepping up humanitarian support including food packages and medical supplies to help Malawi’s most vulnerable families survive one of the country’s worst food shortage crises in over a decade.

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