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11 March 2016

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2016
seen at 20:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 11 March 2016 added.

Latest prison population figures for 2016.

Guidance: China: country information and guidance
seen at 20:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New country information guidance reports on Christians and journalists in China.

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

FOI release: FOI Correspondence between foundation trusts in Manchester and Monitor
seen at 20:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Internal review outcome published

The request was for a copy of the response from the Central Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to a letter from the Board of University Hospital...

Guidance: List of recruitment and placement agencies 11th March
seen at 20:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list attached

The table details recruitment and placement agencies approved by MCA under regulation 1.4 of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006

Research and analysis: Reported norovirus outbreaks in hospitals: suspected and laboratory-confirmed outbreaks in 2016
seen at 20:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(10) report uploaded

These data are collected through the hospital norovirus outbreak reporting scheme (HNORS).

For previous data see the archive of older reports.

Research and analysis: Salmonella infections (faecal specimens) in England and Wales: laboratory reports 2016
seen at 20:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

For previous years’ data, see the 2015 and archive of older reports.

Research and analysis: Common gastrointestinal infections in England and Wales: laboratory reports in 2016
seen at 20:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

For previous years’ data, see the 2015 and archive of older reports.

Research and analysis: Foodborne illness in humans: general outbreaks in England and Wales in 2016
seen at 20:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(10) report uploaded

An outbreak is an incident in which two or more people, thought to have a common exposure, experience a similar illness or proven infection (at least one of them having...

Guidance: How to share your driving licence information
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh language PDF added.

Use this guide to share information on your driving entitlements and any endorsements when hiring a vehicle or applying for a job.

Guidance: Specialist Employability Support live running memos
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published provider memo LR05, this has information about job start details and provider referrals and payments.

These memos provide updates to the Specialist Employability Support (SES) provider...

Notice: Ordinary residence disputes: Milton Keynes v Scottish Ministers
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This note concerns the determination of questions of ordinary residence referred to the Secretary of State under section 32 of the National Assistance Act 1948 or Schedule 1 to the Care Act 2014 and the judgment...

Policy paper: MOD policy for small and medium enterprises
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) policy for small and medium enterprises post SDSR 2015.

Related information Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 Defence business plan: small and medium-sized...
Guidance: Work Programme provider tools
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published hints and tips guides for the WP08 and PRE01 forms.

These tools have been designed to help providers of the Work Programme.

Read the Work Programme provider guidance.

Guidance: UK weapon reviews
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

‘UK weapon reviews’ describes the process the UK has adopted for conducting ‘weapon reviews’ in accordance with Article 36 of 1977 Additional Protocol 1 to the Geneva Conventions.

The United Kingdom takes...

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: January 2016
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of Public Health England transactions over £25,000 in January 2016.

Guidance: How to apply for a Aged Veterans Fund grant
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced FAQ document.

The guidance contains:

Aged Veterans Fund: frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Aged Veterans Fund: guide to project grant agreements

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Guidance: Zika virus: interim algorithm for assessing pregnant women with a history of travel
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to version 4, with changes in box one on the algorithm and footnote 3.

This guidance was compiled with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal College of Midwives...

Transparency data: CMA GPC spend over £500: January 2016
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This information has been made available in line with government’s aim to improve transparency.

Transparency data: CMA spend over £25,000: January 2016
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

The data shows accounts payable payments, credit note transactions for grants and procurement spend, as extracted from the Competition and Markets Authority’s accounting system.

This information has been...

Open consultation: AS and A level reform: regulations for politics
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated document

This consultation is about changes we plan to make to our rules and guidance for new AS and A levels in politics. These rules will apply to the new politics AS and A levels that...

Correspondence: Staying Put grant: determination letter for 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

A letter from the Department for Education’s Director of Special Needs, Children in Care and Adoption to local authorities. It gives details of the Staying Put funding allocations for local authorities for 2016...

Open consultation: AS and A level reform: regulations for statistics
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

This consultation is about the rules and guidance we plan to put in place for new AS and A levels in statistics. These rules will apply to the new statistics AS and A levels that...

Open consultation: GCSE reform: regulations for physical education (short-course)
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

This consultation is about changes we plan to make to our rules and guidance for new GCSEs in physical education to allow for the new short-course GCSEs. These rules will apply...

Transparency data: Capital funding for open free schools, UTCs and studio schools
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Capital funding for university technical college and studio schools' document.

Details of the capital funding that open free schools, UTCs and studio schools, have received from the...

Consultation outcome: Personal Independence Payment: aids and appliances descriptors
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a text version (RTF) of the government response to this consultation.

This consultation seeks views on changing the way that aids and appliances are taken into account when determining...

Guidance: Mosquito bite avoidance for travellers
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 2. The main changes are to: Cover up; Nets; Repellent.

This guidance was developed by Public Health England, Health Protection Scotland and National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC...

Transparency data: Revenue spending on open and withdrawn UTCs and studio schools
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated studio school and university technical college documents to include 2015 data.

Data from September 2010 onwards on:

pre-opening funding to academy trusts for essential expenditures...
Statutory guidance: NHS foundation trusts: financial accounting guidance
seen at 18:48, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new guidance on month 12 accounts.

Financial accounting updates, including year-end accounts, the NHS foundation trust consolidation (FTC) process and the agreement of balances process.

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2016
seen at 18:47, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 11 March 2016 added.

Latest prison population figures for 2016.

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS & A levels for teaching from 2016
seen at 18:47, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Submissions dates updated. Corrected some minor errors.

This document shows which specifications from exam boards have been accredited for teaching from September 2016 or, where the specification...

Guidance: China: country information and guidance
seen at 18:41, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New country information guidance reports on Christians and journalists in China.

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

Notice: CM7 4QJ, Mr Christopher Pitt: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:41, 11 March 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: RH17 7TB, Cala Management Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:41, 11 March 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: SG7 5RN, Beechwood Homes Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:41, 11 March 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: B60 4AD, Mongoose Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:41, 11 March 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: LA6 2LA, Casterton Golf Course Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:41, 11 March 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: RG9 5LJ, Mr Simon Dew: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:41, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

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

FOI release: FOI Correspondence between foundation trusts in Manchester and Monitor
seen at 18:41, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Internal review outcome published

The request was for a copy of the response from the Central Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to a letter from the Board of University Hospital...

Guidance: List of recruitment and placement agencies 11th March
seen at 18:40, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list attached

The table details recruitment and placement agencies approved by MCA under regulation 1.4 of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006

News story: Food examination and analysis: annual residential course
seen at 18:39, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government Chemist and the Association of Public Analysts Educational Trust are again running their highly successful post graduate residential course on the examination and analysis of food at the University...

News story: Local Sustainability Fund: 2016 first awards
seen at 18:39, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Grant amounts added to attachment

The Local Sustainability Fund (LSF) will award funds to 265 small to medium-sized high-impact voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

News story: MMR vaccination call following recent measles cases
seen at 18:36, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) is asking people to check that they have received two doses of Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine and to be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles following an increase in...

News story: Robert Goodwill opens Maritime Knowledge Hub and tours new port terminal in Liverpool
seen at 18:35, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has today (Friday 11 March) concluded a 2 day visit of new maritime developments in Merseyside.

During the trip, the minister officially opened the first phase of a ...

Press release: UK businesses report boost in innovation
seen at 18:34, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).
the UK has seen its biggest boost in business-led innovation since 2010 Yorkshire and Humber has the most innovative businesses in the UK the government commits the UK to go further and become best place...
News story: Transferring technology: event promotes industry partnerships
seen at 18:33, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK and the leading Formula One business Williams joined forces to promote cross-industry collaboration as a means to accelerate innovation and dramatically increase economic growth.

Representatives...

Speech: The importance of the UK's maritime industry
seen at 18:32, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for inviting me to speak here tonight at the Mersey Maritime Industry Awards, celebrating the fantastic achievements across the maritime industry in the Liverpool City region.

I’ve had a very...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: BP Emirates Oil Company Ltd
seen at 16:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09178451 added.

Application number 1009

Applicant BP p.l.c. objected to the name used by BP Emirates Oil Company Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Mondelez Enterprise Ltd
seen at 16:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09467842 added.

Application number 1049

Applicant Mondelez UK Limited objected to the name used by Mondelez Enterprise Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was ...

Research and analysis: Group A streptococcal infections: activity during the 2015 to 2016 season
seen at 16:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(10) report uploaded

Latest available national data:

on notifications of scarlet fever disease in England from invasive Group A Streptococci (iGAS) disease surveillance

For...

Notice: Cookham Lock: river closure notice
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of the River Thames closure due to a fault with the power.

Official Statistics: Water situation report: east of England
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February report added for Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire.

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

Correspondence: National Insurance (NI) for the self-employed consultation: SSAC response
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This is the Social Security Advisory Committee’s (SSAC’s) response to the government consultation on abolishing Class 2 National Insurance (NI) and introducing a contributory benefit test to Class 4 National...

Guidance: Approved service stations for liferafts, boats and life jackets
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 11 March 2016 version uploaded

This list of contact details for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved service stations is updated regularly.

Guidance: Review of housing needs for caravans and houseboats: draft guidance
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This draft guidance is related to Clause 115 of the Housing and Planning Bill. It shows how the government would want local housing authorities to interpret the changes to accommodation needs assessments...

Guidance: How to share your driving licence information
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh language PDF added.

Use this guide to share information on your driving entitlements and any endorsements when hiring a vehicle or applying for a job.

Guidance: Specialist Employability Support live running memos
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published provider memo LR05, this has information about job start details and provider referrals and payments.

These memos provide updates to the Specialist Employability Support (SES) provider...

Guidance: Customs Information Paper 16 (2016): Customs Freight Simplified Procedures notification of presentation for Entry in the Declarant’s Records
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

The rewrite of the Customs Code, Council Regulation 2913/92, means that a notification of presentation will be required when a declaration is made by an entry in the declarant’s records unless a waiver is applicable...

Notice: Ordinary residence disputes: Milton Keynes v Scottish Ministers
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This note concerns the determination of questions of ordinary residence referred to the Secretary of State under section 32 of the National Assistance Act 1948 or Schedule 1 to the Care Act 2014 and the judgment...

Guidance: Defence Medical Services training courses and fellowships
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link for Defence Medical Services page.

Official list of Defence Medical Services training courses, detailing face-2-face course, e-Learning packages and conferences/symposiums as of 15 February...

Policy paper: MOD policy for small and medium enterprises
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) policy for small and medium enterprises post SDSR 2015.

Related information Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 Defence business plan: small and medium-sized...
Guidance: Work Programme provider tools
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published hints and tips guides for the WP08 and PRE01 forms.

These tools have been designed to help providers of the Work Programme.

Read the Work Programme provider guidance.

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
Guidance: Nationality checking service: Greater London
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated website for Barnet NCS.

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

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 10 (2016)
seen at 16:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(10) news uploaded

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

Guidance: UK weapon reviews
seen at 16:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

‘UK weapon reviews’ describes the process the UK has adopted for conducting ‘weapon reviews’ in accordance with Article 36 of 1977 Additional Protocol 1 to the Geneva Conventions.

The United Kingdom takes...

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: January 2016
seen at 16:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of Public Health England transactions over &pound;25,000 in January 2016.

Guidance: How to apply for a Aged Veterans Fund grant
seen at 16:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced FAQ document.

The guidance contains:

Aged Veterans Fund: frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Aged Veterans Fund: guide to project grant agreements

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Guidance: Zika virus: interim algorithm for assessing pregnant women with a history of travel
seen at 16:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to version 4, with changes in box one on the algorithm and footnote 3.

This guidance was compiled with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal College of Midwives...

Transparency data: CMA GPC spend over £500: January 2016
seen at 16:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This information has been made available in line with government’s aim to improve transparency.

Transparency data: CMA spend over £25,000: January 2016
seen at 16:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

The data shows accounts payable payments, credit note transactions for grants and procurement spend, as extracted from the Competition and Markets Authority’s accounting system.

This information has been...

Open consultation: AS and A level reform: regulations for politics
seen at 16:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated document

This consultation is about changes we plan to make to our rules and guidance for new AS and A levels in politics. These rules will apply to the new politics AS and A levels that...

Correspondence: Staying Put grant: determination letter for 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

A letter from the Department for Education’s Director of Special Needs, Children in Care and Adoption to local authorities. It gives details of the Staying Put funding allocations for local authorities for 2016...

Open consultation: AS and A level reform: regulations for statistics
seen at 16:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

This consultation is about the rules and guidance we plan to put in place for new AS and A levels in statistics. These rules will apply to the new statistics AS and A levels that...

Open consultation: GCSE reform: regulations for physical education (short-course)
seen at 16:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

This consultation is about changes we plan to make to our rules and guidance for new GCSEs in physical education to allow for the new short-course GCSEs. These rules will apply...

Transparency data: Capital funding for open free schools, UTCs and studio schools
seen at 16:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Capital funding for university technical college and studio schools' document.

Details of the capital funding that open free schools, UTCs and studio schools, have received from the...

Consultation outcome: Personal Independence Payment: aids and appliances descriptors
seen at 16:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a text version (RTF) of the government response to this consultation.

This consultation seeks views on changing the way that aids and appliances are taken into account when determining...

Guidance: Mosquito bite avoidance for travellers
seen at 16:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 2. The main changes are to: Cover up; Nets; Repellent.

This guidance was developed by Public Health England, Health Protection Scotland and National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC...

Transparency data: MOD exceptions to spending controls for January to December 2015
seen at 16:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Temporarily removed October to December 2016 as incorrectly published.

MOD publishes details of approved expenditure in areas limited by spending controls on a quarterly basis.

To help...

Transparency data: Revenue spending on open and withdrawn UTCs and studio schools
seen at 16:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated studio school and university technical college documents to include 2015 data.

Data from September 2010 onwards on:

pre-opening funding to academy trusts for essential expenditures...
Statutory guidance: NHS foundation trusts: financial accounting guidance
seen at 16:31, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new guidance on month 12 accounts.

Financial accounting updates, including year-end accounts, the NHS foundation trust consolidation (FTC) process and the agreement of balances process.

Letter of Confirmation as National Statistics – Assessment Report 315
seen at 16:30, 11 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter of Confirmation as National Statistics for Assessment Report 315 – Statistics on International Development

Assessment Report 315 – Statistics on International Development

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Wilton Park goes back to school
seen at 16:30, 11 March in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Set in the rural rolling South Downs, both Wilton Park and Wiston House are part of a vibrant local community. As such, our local involvement ranges from being the setting for private celebrations, hosting evening...

News story: A perfectly still laboratory in space
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Following a formal review of the commissioning period on 7 March, the mission was formally handed over from the ESA project and industrial teams that built it to the scientists who are now busy carrying out experiments...

News story: Coal Authority public board meeting
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Board of the Coal Authority continues to conduct its business in public, as part of its ongoing commitment to giving stakeholders greater access to information on the activities undertaken by the Authority...

Press release: 12 year bankruptcy restrictions for man who failed to declare assets and flouted livestock and labour laws
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Newsam’s ban follows an investigation by the Insolvency Service.

At the time of his second bankruptcy on 1 May 2014, Mr Newsam was already subject to an existing BRO from his first bankruptcy (until...

Press release: Hiring illegal workers sees director of cooked foods wholesaler disqualified
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

This follows an investigation by the Insolvency Service, working with the Home Office.

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills accepted Mr Kumar’s 7 year Disqualification Undertaking...

Speech: Justine Greening: The world cannot wait for women's empowerment
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated from speaking notes to transcript of delivered speech.

Introduction

Thank you, Kevin. It’s just fantastic to be here at the end of what I know has been a really amazing, very powerful ...

News story: Food examination and analysis: annual residential course
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government Chemist and the Association of Public Analysts Educational Trust are again running their highly successful post graduate residential course on the examination and analysis of food at the University...

Press release: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 14 March to Sunday 20 March
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 11 March 2016 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

News story: Justine Greening calls for more women to run for office
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Justine Greening called for more women to get involved in politics at a panel at the Southbank Centre’s Women of the World Festival today, Friday 11 March.

The International Development Secretary was ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 14 to Sunday 20 March 2016
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and on-going road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 11 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Safer and smoother journeys for the M23 near Gatwick
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Drivers in Surrey and West Sussex are set to benefit from safer and smoother journeys as a 2 month overnight resurfacing scheme starts next Monday (14 March).

Sections of the carriageway will be resurfaced...

News story: Local Sustainability Fund: 2016 first awards
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Grant amounts added to attachment

The Local Sustainability Fund (LSF) will award funds to 265 small to medium-sized high-impact voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

Speech: Sam Gyimah: the importance of school funding reform
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for that kind introduction.

It is a pleasure to be speaking to FASNA today. An organisation established by educationalists who wanted to take charge of their schools’ own destinies.

...

Press release: Planned road works in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 14 March to Sunday 20 March 2016
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 11 March 2016 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 14 March to Sunday 20 March 2016
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 11 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our ...

Press release: CMA publishes issues statement in Clariant/Kilfrost merger
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The merger was referred for an in-depth phase 2 investigation in February.

Both Clariant AG (Clariant) and Kilfrost Group Public Limited Company (Kilfrost) supply aircraft de-/anti-icing fluids...

News story: New Permanent Secretary to the Treasury announced
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has appointed Tom Scholar as the new Permanent Secretary to the HM Treasury, following Sir Nick Macpherson’s announcement that he is to leave the post at the end of March.

Tom, who...

News story: New Government Chief Commercial Officer appointed
seen at 16:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Following a full and open competition, John Manzoni (Chief Executive of the Civil Service and Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gareth Rhys Williams as Government Chief...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2016
seen at 14:36, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for February 2016 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2016.

Transparency data: DCLG data inventory
seen at 14:36, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated data inventory.

As part of our commitment to increasing transparency, DCLG is publishing this list of information assets held by the department as part of its Information Asset Register...

Policy paper: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC877, 11 March 2016
seen at 14:36, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the specific changes to the Immigration Rules on given dates.

Guidance: SEND: guide for health professionals
seen at 14:36, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'SEND resources for health care professionals'.

The guide is for:

clinical commissioning groups health professionals local authorities

It explains the duties and responsibilities...

Form: Clinical Excellence Awards 2016: application forms
seen at 14:36, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Clinical Excellence Awards application forms for 2016.

These application forms are for the 2016 awards. ACCEA have also published guidance for the application process.

All...

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday messages: 2016
seen at 14:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added weekly message for 11 March 2016.

See Duncan Selbie’s Friday messages for 2014 and 2015.

Guidance: Pupil premium: summer schools programme 2015
seen at 14:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated spreadsheet contains October 2015 allocations and final payment or recovery for each school.

The guide sets out:

funding arrangements which pupils are eligible

The spreadsheet...

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) documents
seen at 14:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 16/05 has been published, proposing amendments to RAs 4800, 4809, 4812, 4813, 4815 and 4816, and which closes for comments on 15/04/2016.

If consultation is to be undertaken on an amendment...

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) reference table
seen at 14:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 16/05 has been published proposing amendments to RAs 4800, 4809, 4812, 4813, 4815 and 4816, and which closes for comments on 15/04/2016.

If consultation is to be undertaken on an amendment ...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Dental Law Partnership Limited
seen at 14:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).
Application number 586

Applicant The Dental Law Partnership Ltd objected to the name used byDental Law Partnership Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘defended’ refers ...

Official Statistics: Water situation report: Devon and Cornwall
seen at 14:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February report added.

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

Guidance: Catchment Sensitive Farming officer contacts
seen at 14:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document with updated list of contact details.

Contact Catchment Sensitive Farming officers for advice on Countryside Stewardship: water capital grants 2015 applications and agreements...

Guidance: Your State Pension statement explained
seen at 14:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated version of leaflet DWP042 'Your State Pension statement explained', including more information about the Contracted Out Pension Equivalent (COPE).

Read more about the State...

Notice: Blaydon Quarry Landfill, Newcastle upon Tyne
seen at 14:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest update 11 March 2016

This explains how the Environment Agency is working with Octagon Green Solutions Ltd, operators of Blaydon Quarry landfill, to reduce odour coming from the waste site...

Notice: Path Head Landfill site, Gateshead
seen at 14:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest update 11 March 2016

This document explains how the Environment Agency is working with Suez, operators of Path Head landfill, Gateshead, to reduce odour coming from the site.

Guidance: IHAT allegations under investigation
seen at 14:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated document.

These tables illustrate the content and history of our caseload, including numbers of offences and victims.

Related information: Iraq Historic Allegations Team...
Guidance: IHAT work completed
seen at 14:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated document.

A short summary of each completed Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) review or investigation including an explanation of the original allegation, the action taken by ...

Notice: RG25 2NS, Veolia ES Hampshire Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:34, 11 March 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: Veolia ES Hampshire...
Notice: LE7 4PF, Biffa Leicester Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:34, 11 March 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: Biffa Leicester...
Notice: DN15 6UW, Longs Steel UK Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:33, 11 March 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: Longs Steel ...
Notice: CA15 8RP, Evonik Goldschmidt UK Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the surrender letter, decision document and site condition report evaluation...

Notice: SY4 4RR, J E and R Hockenhull and Sons (Mr Peter John Hockenhull, Mr Anthony Neville Hockenhull and Mr John Edgar Hockenhull): environmental permit issued
seen at 14:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit, decision document for:

Operator name: J E and R Hockenhull...
Notice: DN16 1BP, Tube City IMS UK Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:33, 11 March 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: Tube City IMS...
Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Lituanica (Essex) Limited
seen at 14:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09590172 added.

Application number 1020

Applicant Lituanica UK Ltd objected to the name used by Lituanica (Essex) Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Goldman Stacks Limited
seen at 14:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09194673 added.

Application number 1053

Applicant Goldman Sachs International objected to the name used by Goldman Stacks Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Lituanica Shops Limited
seen at 14:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09591375 added.

Application number 1024

Applicant Lituanica UK Ltd objected to the name used by Lituanica Shops Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: BP Emirates Oil Company Ltd
seen at 14:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09178451 added.

Application number 1009

Applicant BP p.l.c. objected to the name used by BP Emirates Oil Company Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Mondelez Enterprise Ltd
seen at 14:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09467842 added.

Application number 1049

Applicant Mondelez UK Limited objected to the name used by Mondelez Enterprise Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was ...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 14:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09590172, 09194673, 09591375, 09178451 and 09467842 added.

Use this guide to find details of all our undefended decisions and orders

Pre 2014 undefended decisions...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal defended decisions and orders
seen at 14:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decision O/130/16 added.

Use this guide to find details of all our defended decisions and orders

Pre 2014 defended decisions can be found via National Archives

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Research and analysis: Group A streptococcal infections: activity during the 2015 to 2016 season
seen at 14:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(10) report uploaded

Latest available national data:

on notifications of scarlet fever disease in England from invasive Group A Streptococci (iGAS) disease surveillance

For...

Notice: Cookham Lock: river closure notice
seen at 14:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of the River Thames closure due to a fault with the power.

Official Statistics: Water situation report: east of England
seen at 14:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February report added for Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire.

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

Correspondence: National Insurance (NI) for the self-employed consultation: SSAC response
seen at 14:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This is the Social Security Advisory Committee’s (SSAC’s) response to the government consultation on abolishing Class 2 National Insurance (NI) and introducing a contributory benefit test to Class 4 National...

Guidance: Contact details for immigration compliance and enforcement teams
seen at 14:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated address for East of England ICE team.

There are 19 immigration compliance and enforcement teams across the country. They work with the public and alongside police, HM Revenue & Customs...

Guidance: Approved service stations for liferafts, boats and life jackets
seen at 14:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 11 March 2016 version uploaded

This list of contact details for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved service stations is updated regularly.

Guidance: Review of housing needs for caravans and houseboats: draft guidance
seen at 14:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This draft guidance is related to Clause 115 of the Housing and Planning Bill. It shows how the government would want local housing authorities to interpret the changes to accommodation needs assessments...

Policy paper: Libraries Taskforce communications sub-group: terms of reference
seen at 14:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Formation of this group was approved at the 7th meeting of the Taskforce, on 10 March 2016 in Northampton. These draft terms of reference were shared for approval, but the first meeting of the group will be used...

Policy paper: Understanding mission-led businesses: terms of reference
seen at 14:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Within the social economy, new businesses are emerging that seek to achieve social as well as financial impact. We call these ‘mission-led businesses’. These businesses are addressing critical social problems...

Guidance: Defence and security exporting: event and exhibition support
seen at 14:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DSID contact details updated

This guide includes information on:

exhibition support event calendar 2016 to 2017 UKTI DSO Export Support Team media support Defence and Security Industry...
Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) – Buxton, 12-13 April 2016
seen at 14:31, 11 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This comprehensive and highly rated course is designed for occupational health nurses, occupational physicians, GPs with an interest in occupational health and hand surgeons. It will set out the key areas of ...

Ergonomics – Buxton, 11-15 April 2016
seen at 14:31, 11 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This five-day course provides the ergonomics theory and techniques used to maximize the design of the tools, tasks and workplaces for improved comfort, safety and performance of the workforce.

DSEAR compliance for managers and supervisors – Buxton, 14 April 2016
seen at 14:31, 11 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course explains the duties that DSEAR places on employers and the actions needed to comply with them. It focuses particularly on the assessment of risks and the application of controls to both minimise and...

Sexual Health Care Clinics
seen at 14:31, 11 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

To make it more convenient for you to access sexual health care, service will be provided from within Medical Centres from 14th March.

The department currently located in Bielefeld...

Great British Summer Fete
seen at 14:30, 11 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Stallholders Wanted

To be held on Saturday 4th June 2016

Normany Bks, Sennelager

12 Noon to 11pm

Read More ...

Speech: PM speech at Vauxhall on the EU referendum: 10 March 2016
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

There is going to be lots of debate about Europe over the next 3 and a half months.

But the biggest issue on the ballot paper on June 23rd is this: our economic future.

And as I’...

News story: London seminar: Impact Measurement in the justice sector and beyond: Approaches and latest developments (13 April, 2016)
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

featuring

Stephen Morris

Head of Evaluation, NatCen Social Research

and

James Noble

Deputy Head of Measurement & Evaluation, New Philanthropy Capital

Please see attached ...

Speech: British High Commissioner's speech on International Women's Day
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Honourable Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection – Nana Oye Lithur, Distinguished Panellists, Colleagues from the diplomatic community, representatives from civil society and the media, ladies ...

Press release: Government publishes new plans to make the UK a global social investment hub
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Social investment uses private capital to generate social as well as financial returns. It helps social sector organisations do more by providing the capital they need to provide their services, grow or become...

Press release: Personal Independence Payment consultation response announced
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is changing the assessment criteria for the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to ensure the system is fairer with money targeted at those who need it most.

Press release: Publication of the Biometrics Commissioner’s second annual report
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2015 report of the Commissioner for the Retention and Use for Biometric Material (Biometrics Commissioner) was submitted to the Home Secretary on 18 December 2015 and published on 11 March 2016.

News story: MOD smooths the way for companies to do business with Defence
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The changes will help the MOD drive towards its target of 25% of all procurement spending – both direct and indirect – going to SMEs by 2020.

The final set of published figures for the last parliament...

Statement to Parliament: NHS dental charges from April 2016
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Regulations have today been laid before Parliament to uplift dental charges in England from 1 April 2016.

In the 2015 Spending Review, the government committed to support the Five Year Forward...

Statement to Parliament: NHS charges from April 2016
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Regulations have today been laid before Parliament to increase certain NHS charges and voucher values in England from 1 April 2016.

In the 2015 Spending Review, the government committed to support...

Press release: Smooth surface for M6 Wigan to Preston and back
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways England resurfacing scheme starts on Monday 14 March between junctions 27 (Wigan) and 29 (Preston) and covers a 9 mile stretch across 3 lanes in both directions – the equivalent of 22 football pitches...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 14 March to Sunday 20 March 2016
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 11 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our ...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Operational update.

Latest update

Royal Air Force aircraft, flying as part of the global coalition against Daesh, have struck further terrorist targets in support of the Iraqi ground forces.

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Ms Josephine Gauld has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in succession to Mr Mark Bensberg, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Gauld ...

Press release: HS2 Ltd launches two consultations as part of preparations for next phase of UK’s new high speed rail network
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

HS2 Ltd, the company planning and building Britain’s new high speed rail network has launched two consultations on its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) scope and methodology...

Government response: Government publishes Grimstone report on public appointments
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Committee welcomes the publication of the Grimstone report. The Committee will be looking at the report alongside the government’s response, and will respond itself in due course​.

Press release: Environment Agency marks 100 days of flood recovery in Cumbria
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has outlined an extensive repair programme worth around &pound;10 million in Cumbria as it builds on 100 days of vital flood recovery work following record-breaking wet weather in December...

News story: Local Sustainability Fund: 2016 first awards
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Local Sustainability Fund (LSF) will award funds to 265 small to medium-sized high-impact voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

The names of the first 133 are published ...

News story: Innovative materials on display during Science Week
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) is conducting work with graphene-based materials, using funding by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) as part of its Defence...

News story: Coal Authority public board meeting
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Board of the Coal Authority continues to conduct its business in public, as part of its ongoing commitment to giving stakeholders greater access to information on the activities undertaken by the Authority...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the North East: summary for Monday 14 to Sunday 20 March 2016
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 11 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Ban for director who failed to make payments to HMRC and failed to keep records
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Shieff’s disqualification follows an investigation by the Insolvency Service.

A Disqualification Order was made against Mr Shieff on 20 January 2016, which means that from 10 February 2016, he cannot...

Press release: Director of fast food takeaway banned for employing illegal workers
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

This follows an investigation by the Insolvency Service, working with the Home Office.

On 25 February 2016, Mrs Usmani signed a disqualification undertaking which bans her from being a company director...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: land south of Loxwood Farm Place, High Street, Loxwood, Billingshurst (ref: 2223343 - 10 March 2016)
seen at 11:36, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal for 25 residential dwellings to comprise 14 private residential dwellings and 11 affordable residential dwellings, associated private amenity space...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 11:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated hay, cereals and banana datasets.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends...

Statistical data set: Monthly management information: Ofsted's further education and skills inspections outcomes from December 2015
seen at 11:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data 'as at 29 February 2016' published.

Management information - further education and skills - as at 29 February 2016

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 285KB...

Guidance: 16 to 19 academies: application process for sixth-form colleges
seen at 11:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the guidance document with more appropriate links. Updated the application form with a new diocesan consent contact address and a clearer section on governance.

The guidance document will...

Guidance: Start active, stay active: report on physical activity in the UK
seen at 11:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added infographic on physical activity guidelines for children (5-18)

The report from the 4 Chief Medical Officers in the UK is intended for the NHS, local authorities and a range of other organisations...

Guidance: Assessing fitness to drive - a guide for medical professionals
seen at 11:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

The medical standards of fitness to drive for medical professionals. This guidance is available as HTML.

Sign up for email alerts to be notified of changes to this guide.

If you...

Form: Medical notification: fitness to drive
seen at 11:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Use the medical notification form when patients cannot or will not notify the DVLA themselves.

This form is only for patients living in England, Scotland or Wales who hold a driving licence issued by ...

Policy paper: Better public appointments: review of the public appointments process
seen at 11:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

In July 2015, the government asked Sir Gerry Grimstone to lead a review of the public appointments system.

This report sets out the recommendations and conclusions of the review. It presents Sir...

Policy paper: Final guidance on flexible use of capital receipts
seen at 11:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

The Spending Review 2015 gave local authorities the right to use capital receipts on the revenue costs of reform projects. This updated guidance and the attached directions provide details on the type of projects...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 11:35, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tool and version log.

The LAIT presents information in interactive tables and charts with the local authority’s rank and position in England. It includes data on:

children looked...
Statistical data set: Monthly management information: Ofsted's school inspections outcomes
seen at 11:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for November 2015, December 2015 and January 2016 have been amended following the identification of incorrect publication dates for inspections. Publication dates have been removed from these reports...

Notice: Call for new Chairperson: Science Programme Advisory Committee
seen at 11:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

The Agency welcomes applications from the astronomy and space science community. For further information and details on how to apply, please download the call for nominations. The closing date for applications...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: bid and proposal co-ordinator
seen at 11:34, 11 March 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...
Policy paper: Social investment: UK as a global hub - international strategy 2016
seen at 11:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

During the last Parliament, the UK established itself as a global leader in the field of social investment. This strategy outlines how we will maintain our position as the best place in the world to run a social...

Policy paper: Forensic science strategy
seen at 11:34, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the government’s vision for the future of forensic science.

It is relevant to:

police forces (especially forensic service providers, crime scene investigators and scientific...
Consultation outcome: Personal Independence Payment: aids and appliances descriptors
seen at 11:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the government response to this consultation.

This consultation seeks views on changing the way that aids and appliances are taken into account when determining entitlement to the daily...

Policy paper: Social investment: a force for social change - UK strategy 2016
seen at 11:33, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

The UK is widely recognised as the most advanced social investment market in the world.

This domestic strategy outlines how, over the next 5 years, the government will continue to:

stimulate ...
Corporate report: Biometrics Commissioner: annual report 2014 to 2015
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This is the 2015 report of the Commissioner for the Retention and Use for Biometric Material (Biometrics Commissioner), which was submitted to the Home Secretary on 18 December 2015.

The report provides...

Independent report: Independent review of UK economic statistics: final report
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Links to terms of reference, call for evidence and interim report added

Professor Sir Charles Bean has now published the final report of his independent review of UK economic statistics, commissioned...

Transparency data: NHS foundation trust directory and register of licensed healthcare providers
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated FT directory

The foundation trust directory has links to foundation trust publications. Providers licensed by Monitor include foundation trusts and healthcare providers.

Get advice about applying for funding for jazz based projects on 26 April 2016
seen at 11:31, 11 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Get advice about applying for funding for jazz based projects on 26 April 2016
Rethinking deterrence and assurance: Russia’s strategy relating to regional coercion and war, and NATO’s response (WP1470)
seen at 11:30, 11 March in Wilton Park (Our copy).

The meeting will:

Assess the political and military dimensions of Russia’s strategy for regional coercion and possible war against a NATO member; Identify potential escalation dynamics in a Russia-NATO confrontation...
Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 14 March to Sunday 20 March 2016
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

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

News story: Increase in scarlet fever across England
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) has reported steep increases in scarlet fever notifications across England, with a total of 6157 new cases since the season began in September 2015. This is the third season in a row...

Press release: Councils given flexibility to use sales of surplus property to improve services
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated guidance published today (11 March 2016) by Communities Minister Marcus Jones, shows how councils can use a radical shake-up of spending rules to make improvements to local services.

In...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Monday 14 March 2016 to Sunday 18 March 2016
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 11 March 2016 and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

News story: Charities at risk of online extortion demands
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Trustees, charity professionals and volunteers should be aware of online extortion or ‘ransom’ demands currently affecting UK businesses. This is because charities could also be vulnerable to attack and so are...

News story: A perfectly still laboratory in space
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Following a formal review of the commissioning period on 7 March, the mission was formally handed over from the ESA project and industrial teams that built it to the scientists who are now busy carrying out experiments...

News story: Animal medicines seizure notice: Oldfield Lodge Vets / AA Rescue
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Oldfield Lodge Vets / AA Rescue, Chelmsford, Essex. The following products were seized as they are not authorised for use in the UK:

2 x 30 tablets Zyloric 300mg allopurinol 3 x 30 tablets Alopurinol...
News story: London seminar: Impact Measurement in the justice sector and beyond: Approaches and latest developments (13 April, 2016)
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

featuring

Stephen Morris

Head of Evaluation, NatCen Social Research

and

James Noble

Deputy Head of Measurement & Evaluation, New Philanthropy Capital

Please see attached ...

Speech: British High Commissioner's speech on International Women's Day
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Honourable Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection – Nana Oye Lithur, members of the diplomatic community, representatives from civil society and the media, ladies and gentlemen, all protocols observed...

News story: Animal medicines improvement notice: Paynes Southdown Bee Farms
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Paynes Southdown Bee Farms, Hassocks, West Sussex. Apiguard was being presented for sale in 3kg tubs which are not authorised for use in the UK.

Also, unauthorised veterinary products were being presented...

News story: Animal medicines improvement notice: Horsebridge Veterinary Practice
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Horsebridge Veterinary Practice, High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex. Medicines such as Carprieve 100mg have been supplied to customers labelled as Rimadyl and incorrect records kept of the actual medicines supplied...

Press release: Government publishes new plans to make the UK a global social investment hub
seen at 11:30, 11 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Social investment uses private capital to generate social as well as financial returns. It helps social sector organisations do more by providing the capital they need to provide their services, grow or become...