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18 March 2016

Guidance: Admiralty and Commercial Courts guide
seen at 20:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary of changes to the guide

The document includes information on:

alternative dispute resolution starting a case in the court filing particulars of claim, a defence or a reply...
Guidance: How to apply for a Covenant Fund grant
seen at 20:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Covenant Fund Small Grants Awards 2015-16.

Thank you for your interest in the Covenant Fund.

We are currently closed to applications but will open again in May 2016.

Further...

Correspondence: Educational excellence everywhere: letters from ministers
seen at 20:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added letter to headteachers and chairs of governors of local-authority-maintained schools from Minister of State for Schools Nick Gibb.

Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan, Parliamentary...

Research and analysis: Acinetobacter spp. bacteraemia: annual data from voluntary surveillance
seen at 20:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(11) report uploaded

Analysis of data from voluntary reports of Acinetobacter spp. bacteramia (including trend data; age, sex and geographical distribution; and antimicrobial susceptibility...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 20:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Bluelight Global Solutions Ltd Covenant pledge.

About the armed forces covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant (company names beginning with C)
seen at 20:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Cowley Groves & Company Limited, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Covenant pledges.

About the armed forces covenant for businesses

The armed forces covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 20:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Covenant pledge.

About the armed forces covenant for businesses

The armed forces covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 10 (2016)
seen at 20:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(11) 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: Businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 20:34, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added University of Bradford, University of Lincoln Covenant pledges.

About the armed forces covenant for businesses

The armed forces covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Montenegro
seen at 20:34, 18 March in (Our copy).
TRH in Montenegro
Speech: PM statement following European Council meeting: 18 March 2016
seen at 20:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon,

This European Council has rightly been focused on the migration crisis affecting continental Europe.

With over 8,000 migrants still arriving in Greece every week and signs that...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: weekly amendments
seen at 18:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly amendments from 23 March 2016 have been added to the page.

The exchange rate amendments are based on figures published in the Financial Times, and will highlight any rate that has changed...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: monthly
seen at 18:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly amendments from 23 March 2016 have been added to the page.

You should use these exchanges rates if you have to convert any foreign currency to sterling for customs and VAT purposes.

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Notice: Limit on the management element of the LSE service charge for 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

From 1 April 2016, the basic limit will be &pound;422. The limit when management is contracted out to an agent who charges VAT will be &pound;483.

Guidance: Procurement policy note 02/16: Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and Concession Contracts Regulations 2016
seen at 18:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 implement the 2014 EU Procurement Directive on Utilities Contracts. The Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 implement the 2014 EU Procurement Directive on Concession...

Correspondence: Infection Inside
seen at 18:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published volume 12 issue 1, February 2016.

Previous issues are available on The National Archives.

Research and analysis: Safer radiotherapy: error data analysis
seen at 18:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published issue 18 of safer radiotherapy newsletter and supplementary data analysis report.

This analysis, carried out by Public Health England (PHE), has been reviewed by the Patient Safety in...

Guidance: Admiralty and Commercial Courts guide
seen at 18:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary of changes to the guide

The document includes information on:

alternative dispute resolution starting a case in the court filing particulars of claim, a defence or a reply...
Notice: NN10 6AR, Winvic Construction Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 18 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...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS & A levels for teaching from 2016
seen at 18:32, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Accredited GCSEs in: biology, chemistry, citizenship, combined science, physics and religious studies.

This document shows which specifications from exam boards have been accredited for teaching...

Guidance: How to apply for a Covenant Fund grant
seen at 18:32, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Covenant Fund Small Grants Awards 2015-16.

Thank you for your interest in the Covenant Fund.

We are currently closed to applications but will open again in May 2016.

Further...

Correspondence: Educational excellence everywhere: letters from ministers
seen at 18:32, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added letter to headteachers and chairs of governors of local-authority-maintained schools from Minister of State for Schools Nick Gibb.

Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan, Parliamentary...

Research and analysis: Acinetobacter spp. bacteraemia: annual data from voluntary surveillance
seen at 18:32, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(11) report uploaded

Analysis of data from voluntary reports of Acinetobacter spp. bacteramia (including trend data; age, sex and geographical distribution; and antimicrobial susceptibility...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 18:32, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Bluelight Global Solutions Ltd Covenant pledge.

About the armed forces covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant (company names beginning with C)
seen at 18:32, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Cowley Groves & Company Limited, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Covenant pledges.

About the armed forces covenant for businesses

The armed forces covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 18:31, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Covenant pledge.

About the armed forces covenant for businesses

The armed forces covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...

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

Updated: HPR 10(11) 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: Businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 18:31, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added University of Bradford, University of Lincoln Covenant pledges.

About the armed forces covenant for businesses

The armed forces covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Family friendly theatre show Three Keepers returns for a national tour
seen at 18:31, 18 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Family friendly theatre show Three Keepers returns for a national tour
10th UK & Ireland Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology Conference – Buxton, 21 April 2016
seen at 18:30, 18 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This conference brings together active researchers in the broad field of occupational and environmental epidemiology. The event will include keynote lectures, oral presentations and posters.

CDM 2015: Introduction to the role of the principal designer – London, 26 April 2016
seen at 18:30, 18 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This event provides an introduction to this new role and is aimed at designers, clients, contractors and/or individuals who may take on, or want to understand the PD function, particularly for small to medium...

Site and transport safety – London, 26 April 2016
seen at 18:30, 18 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course will help you understand the legal requirements of both road traffic law and workplace safety law, how and why things go wrong, and how you can take practicable steps to reduce risks in your business...

News story: Sport Relief 2016
seen at 18:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Of all the money raised by the public this Sport Relief, the international spend will be matched by the UK government up to &pound;10 million, to transform lives across the world’s poorest communities, supporting...

Press release: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 21 March to Sunday 27 March
seen at 18:30, 18 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 18 March 2016 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: weekly summary for Monday 21 March to Sunday 27 March 2016
seen at 18:30, 18 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...

Press release: Planned road works in the North West: summary for Monday, 21 March to Sunday, 27 March 2016
seen at 18:30, 18 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, 18 March, and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Press release: Planned road works in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 21 March 2016 to Sunday 27 March 2016
seen at 18:30, 18 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 18 March 2016 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

News story: National Apprenticeship Week 2016 - as it happens
seen at 18:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with events from Friday 18 March 2016.

National Apprenticeship Week runs from 14 to 18 March and this year the key themes for National Apprenticeship Week 2016 are: “An apprenticeship can...

News story: Marking mistakes must be corrected, legitimate marks should stand
seen at 18:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

HMC news release

Julie Swan, Acting Executive Director for General Qualifications, Ofqual said:

“Our proposals were put together by talking to teachers, schools and others who have expressed...

Speech: Advancing the rule of law in China: a deeper United Kingdom-China partnership
seen at 18:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Thank you Martin for that kind introduction, and to the Great Britain China Centre (GBCC) for convening this seminar on ‘Advancing the rule of law in China’, in such auspicious surroundings. Thank...

Policy paper: Maximising economic recovery of UK petroleum: the MER UK strategy
seen at 16:37, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final version of strategy published

The Government is committed to supporting the oil and gas industry which plays a vital role towards our energy supplies to employment and our economy more generally...

Notice: Blaydon Quarry landfill, Newcastle upon Tyne
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded enforcement notice.

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...

Transparency data: Expenditure over £25,000: February 2016
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Land Registry publishes details of all transactions of &pound;25,000 and over.

Guidance: Budget 2016: a GAD technical bulletin
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

On 16 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, presented his Budget 2016 setting out the government’s plans for the economy and public finances. This bulletin focuses on certain measures announced...

Corporate report: Section 80 report for 2015 under the Animal Health Act 1981
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This statutory return is collated and laid before Parliament in line with with Section 80 of the Animal Health Act 1981.

It includes data relating for England and Wales.

The report covers prosecutions...

Correspondence: Serious and organised crime local partnerships bulletin: March 2016
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This is the third edition of the quarterly serious and organised crime (SOC) local partnerships bulletin for March 2016.

The March 2016 edition includes:

the work of the Gangmasters Licensing...
Transparency data: Monitor and the NHS Trust Development Authority (TDA): board papers for 22 March 2016 meeting
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Since 1 July 2012, Monitor has been holding board meetings in public, unless there are special reasons not to do so.

As of 28 January 2016, Monitor and the NHS TDA will be holding joint board meetings...

Transparency data: AGO: Ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings October to December 2015
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

The AGO publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

Guidance: HB Bulletin: G3/2016
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin contains information about:

consultation on the Code of Practice on obtaining information memorandum of understanding between DWP and LAs the Housing Benefit and State Pension Credit...
Notice: WA7 4JE, Runcorn MCP Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:36, 18 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: Runcorn MCP ...
Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memos 7/16 (replaced chapters G3 and U2 annotated to memo) and 8/16.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) contribution...
Form: Self Assessment: Non-resident Company Income Tax Return (SA700)
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New online version available for 2015 to 2016 tax year.

Use the SA700 to file a tax return for a non-resident company that is liable to Income Tax.

You can file the 2015 to 2016 return ...

Notice: ST15 0QN, Biffa Waste Services Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:36, 18 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 Waste ...
Guidance: Procurement of external auditors for NHS trusts and CCGs
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, NHS trusts and clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) must select and appoint their own auditors and directly manage their contracts for the audits for the financial...

Statutory guidance: Offshoring policy for DWP contractors
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised guide, version 4 (March 2016).

The offshoring policy details controls and recommended practices for:

those responsible for awarding and managing contracts for DWP contractors...
Notice: Notice 11/16 Intervention Purchase of Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP)
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Intervention offers of SMP within the EU in 2016 exceed 73k tonnes with quantities increasing at the rate of 10k tonnes a week. The consequence of this is that the 109k tonne ceiling for fixed price buying is...

Guidance: Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added April edition of the newsletter.

The Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter provides news and updates about current and planned activities concerning training and access on the plain...

Guidance: Programme Cortisone
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of the Programme Cortisone.

Information about Programme Cortisone and the programme Blueprint document.

Related information: Defence Medical Services
Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added PDF version of updated times week commencing 19 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: Key stage 1 tests: test administration guidance (TAG)
seen at 16:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

If you’re involved in administering the key stage 1 tests in 2016 you should prepare by reading this test administration guidance (TAG). It includes information about:

planning for the tests receiving...
Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: weekly amendments
seen at 16:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly amendments from 23 March 2016 have been added to the page.

The exchange rate amendments are based on figures published in the Financial Times, and will highlight any rate that has changed...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: monthly
seen at 16:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly amendments from 23 March 2016 have been added to the page.

You should use these exchanges rates if you have to convert any foreign currency to sterling for customs and VAT purposes.

<...
Notice: Limit on the management element of the LSE service charge for 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

From 1 April 2016, the basic limit will be &pound;422. The limit when management is contracted out to an agent who charges VAT will be &pound;483.

Guidance: Procurement policy note 02/16: Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and Concession Contracts Regulations 2016
seen at 16:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 implement the 2014 EU Procurement Directive on Utilities Contracts. The Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 implement the 2014 EU Procurement Directive on Concession...

Correspondence: Infection Inside
seen at 16:34, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published volume 12 issue 1, February 2016.

Previous issues are available on The National Archives.

Research and analysis: Safer radiotherapy: error data analysis
seen at 16:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published issue 18 of safer radiotherapy newsletter and supplementary data analysis report.

This analysis, carried out by Public Health England (PHE), has been reviewed by the Patient Safety in...

Venues across Wiltshire explore and celebrate theatre making
seen at 16:32, 18 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Venues across Wiltshire explore and celebrate theatre making
Chemical company fined £200,000 following toxic chemical release
seen at 16:32, 18 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A chemical company was sentenced today in Leeds Crown Court for safety breaches when a very toxic chemical was ejected under pressure.
4th UK & Ireland Exposure Science Conference – Buxton, 20 April 2016
seen at 16:32, 18 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This one-day event brings together those with an interest in the measurement, modelling and assessment of environmental, occupational, ergonomics and nutritional exposures, especially with an application to epidemiology...

Press release: Abnormal loads to use Dartford Crossing
seen at 16:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Nine transformers are being moved overnight from Littlebrook Power Station to Thamesport on the Isle of Grain in Kent over the next couple of months.

The loads are too heavy to use the A206 Cotton Lane...

Press release: Weekend closure of the A2 at Bean for resurfacing
seen at 16:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The closure on the coastbound A2 will begin at around midnight on Saturday 26 March (into Sunday) until around 10am on Monday 28 March, while Bluewater shopping centre retail shops are closed and traffic flows...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 21 to Sunday 27 March 2016
seen at 16:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following information summarises the work being carried out this coming week. It is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

...
Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 21 March to Sunday 27 March 2016
seen at 16:30, 18 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 18 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the North East: summary for Monday 21 to Sunday 27 March 2016
seen at 16:30, 18 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 18 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 21 March to Sunday 27 March 2016
seen at 16:30, 18 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 18 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our ...

Press release: £100,000 hangover for brewery after water pollution incident
seen at 16:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In a case brought by the Environment Agency, MCB Ltd were in court on 17 March 2016 for polluting the River Wey and the Lasham Drain (which carries surface water runoff and is a tributary of the River Wey).

News story: UK Government is getting on with it
seen at 16:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

When Scotland voted to stay in the United Kingdom the agreement was that the Scottish Parliament would become one of the most powerful devolved parliaments in the world and that Scotland would hold on to the ...

Press release: London diamond investment company loses its seven million pound sparkle
seen at 16:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The petition was issued following confidential enquiries carried out by Company Investigations, part of the Insolvency Service, under section 447 of the Companies Act 1985, as amended.

The investigation...

News story: Nurturing regional industry through business incubation support
seen at 16:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency is expanding support for business incubation centres across the UK, providing funding that will enable a network of incubators to support start-up companies across the breadth of the space...

News story: Operational Honours and Awards List: 18 March 2016
seen at 16:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The full list which includes awards in respect of worldwide operations for the period 1 January to 30 September 2015 as well as others for non-operational gallantry.

OPERATIONS Commander of the Order of...
News story: Military courage recognised in Operational Honours List
seen at 16:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The 45th Operational Honours and Awards List includes personnel from all three Services who have displayed bravery, commitment and meritorious service.

From the Royal Navy, Captain Nicholas Cooke-Priest...

Speech: Progress on creating the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch
seen at 16:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Since my last blog, the Expert Advisory Group (EAG) has been continuing its work to build the foundations for what is now to be called the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch.

We have...

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday messages: 2016
seen at 15:18, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added weekly message for 18 March 2016.

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

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Lituanica Corporation Limited
seen at 15:18, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order added.

Application number 1023

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

This decision was undefended...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Clearwater Care & Support Services Ltd
seen at 15:18, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order added.

Application number 1003

Applicant Clearwater Care (Group) Limited, & Clearwater Care (Hackney) Limited objected to the name used by Clearwater Care & Support Services...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: BP Petrochemical International Co, Limited
seen at 15:18, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order added.

Application number 1008

Applicant BP P.l.c. objected to the name used by BP Petrochemical International Co, Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was ...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 15:18, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed orders added for O/037/16, O/047/16, O/059/16.

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

Pre 2014 undefended decisions can be found...

Regulation: Rent Standard Guidance
seen at 15:17, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance for making a formal application for an exemption to the rent reductions in the Welfare Reform and Work Act added

The Rent Standard Guidance expands upon the Rent Standard, explaining how...

Form: Research and Development tax relief: application for Advance Assurance for Research and Development tax relief (CT R&D (AA))
seen at 15:17, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An online service is now available.

If you want to apply for Advance Assurance before your first claim for Research and Development (R&D) tax relief you can:

apply online (you’ll need...
Policy paper: Maximising economic recovery of UK petroleum: the MER UK strategy
seen at 15:17, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final version of strategy published

The Government is committed to supporting the oil and gas industry which plays a vital role towards our energy supplies to employment and our economy more generally...

Form: Community Amateur Sports Club registration form CASC (A1)
seen at 15:17, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An online service is now available.

To register your club as a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) you can:

use the online service (you’ll need to sign in to or set up your tax account...
Notice: Blaydon Quarry landfill, Newcastle upon Tyne
seen at 15:17, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded enforcement notice.

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...

Transparency data: Expenditure over £25,000: February 2016
seen at 15:17, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Land Registry publishes details of all transactions of &pound;25,000 and over.

Guidance: Budget 2016: a GAD technical bulletin
seen at 15:17, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

On 16 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, presented his Budget 2016 setting out the government’s plans for the economy and public finances. This bulletin focuses on certain measures announced...

Notice: Path Head landfill site, Gateshead
seen at 15:17, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the latest information on 18 March 2016.

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

Form: Fuel Duty: payment of rebate on other heavy oil supplied for heating or fuel in an engine (HO101)
seen at 15:16, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An online service is now available.

Before you fill in this form call 0300 058 3946 to get your unique reference number. You’ll need to include this with your submission.

Duty is due at...

Form: Fuel Duty: rebated heavy oil used as fuel (HO72)
seen at 15:16, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An online service is now available.

To show the quantity of rebated heavy oil you estimate you’ll use as fuel in your accounting period you can either:

use the online form service (you’...
Form: Fuel Duty: rebated heavy oil used as fuel (HO73)
seen at 15:16, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An online service is now available.

You must give HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) a supplementary estimate if you’ve used more rebated heavy oil than you estimated on form HO72. You can either:

Form: Foreign entertainers: apply for a reduced tax payment (FEU8)
seen at 15:16, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An online service is now available.

If you’re working in the entertainment industry and you’re not a UK resident, you can get a reduction in the rate of Foreign Entertainers Tax that you pay on...

Corporate report: Section 80 report for 2015 under the Animal Health Act 1981
seen at 15:16, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This statutory return is collated and laid before Parliament in line with with Section 80 of the Animal Health Act 1981.

It includes data relating for England and Wales.

The report covers prosecutions...

Guidance: Defence and security exporting: event and exhibition support
seen at 15:16, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated event programme.

This guide includes information on:

exhibition support event calendar 2016 to 2017 UKTI DSO Export Support Team media support Defence and Security Industry...
Correspondence: Serious and organised crime local partnerships bulletin: March 2016
seen at 15:16, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This is the third edition of the quarterly serious and organised crime (SOC) local partnerships bulletin for March 2016.

The March 2016 edition includes:

the work of the Gangmasters Licensing...
Corporate report: Events recorded in England, Wales and overseas
seen at 15:16, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

This is a list of the types of events that are recorded in England, Wales and overseas for which the General Register Office holds records. It also gives the dates for which the...

Transparency data: Monitor and the NHS Trust Development Authority (TDA): board papers for 22 March 2016 meeting
seen at 15:15, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Since 1 July 2012, Monitor has been holding board meetings in public, unless there are special reasons not to do so.

As of 28 January 2016, Monitor and the NHS TDA will be holding joint board meetings...

Transparency data: AGO: Ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings October to December 2015
seen at 15:15, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

The AGO publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

Guidance: HB Bulletin: G3/2016
seen at 15:14, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin contains information about:

consultation on the Code of Practice on obtaining information memorandum of understanding between DWP and LAs the Housing Benefit and State Pension Credit...
Notice: WA7 4JE, Runcorn MCP Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 15:14, 18 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: Runcorn MCP ...
Guidance: Ofqual programme of events
seen at 15:14, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: dates updated

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Guidance: Getting started as an attorney: property and financial affairs
seen at 15:14, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the British Bankers' Association guidance for people wanting to manage a bank account for someone else

If someone chooses you to make decisions for them in case they lose mental capacity, ...

Guidance: Getting started as an attorney: property and financial affairs
seen at 15:14, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the British Bankers' Association guidance for people wanting to manage a bank account for someone else

If someone chooses you to make decisions for them in case they lose mental capacity, ...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 15:13, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memos 7/16 (replaced chapters G3 and U2 annotated to memo) and 8/16.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) contribution...
Form: Self Assessment: Non-resident Company Income Tax Return (SA700)
seen at 15:13, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New online version available for 2015 to 2016 tax year.

Use the SA700 to file a tax return for a non-resident company that is liable to Income Tax.

You can file the 2015 to 2016 return ...

Notice: ST15 0QN, Biffa Waste Services Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 15:12, 18 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 Waste ...
Notice: CA11 0EE, Mr David Brass and Mrs Helen Brass: environmental permit application
seen at 15:12, 18 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...

Promotional material: IPO events calendar
seen at 15:12, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New event Intellectual Property: Snakes and Ladders for Startups (19 April 2016) added.

There are numerous events throughout the UK and abroad which have an intellectual property or business focus...

Guidance: Procurement of external auditors for NHS trusts and CCGs
seen at 15:12, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, NHS trusts and clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) must select and appoint their own auditors and directly manage their contracts for the audits for the financial...

Statutory guidance: Offshoring policy for DWP contractors
seen at 15:12, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised guide, version 4 (March 2016).

The offshoring policy details controls and recommended practices for:

those responsible for awarding and managing contracts for DWP contractors...
Notice: Notice 11/16 Intervention Purchase of Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP)
seen at 15:12, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Intervention offers of SMP within the EU in 2016 exceed 73k tonnes with quantities increasing at the rate of 10k tonnes a week. The consequence of this is that the 109k tonne ceiling for fixed price buying is...

Guidance: Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter
seen at 15:12, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added April edition of the newsletter.

The Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter provides news and updates about current and planned activities concerning training and access on the plain...

Guidance: Programme Cortisone
seen at 15:12, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of the Programme Cortisone.

Information about Programme Cortisone and the programme Blueprint document.

Related information: Defence Medical Services
Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 15:11, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added PDF version of updated times week commencing 19 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: Key stage 1 tests: test administration guidance (TAG)
seen at 15:11, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

If you’re involved in administering the key stage 1 tests in 2016 you should prepare by reading this test administration guidance (TAG). It includes information about:

planning for the tests receiving...
Publication of RCUK Strategic Priorities & Spending Plan
seen at 15:11, 18 March in NERC news (Our copy).

The UK Research Councils published Strategic Priorities & Spending Plans.

Design Museum announces move to Kensington, including free permanent display, opening 24 November 2016
seen at 15:11, 18 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Design Museum announces move to Kensington, including free permanent display, opening 24 November 2016
Rugby Union Player Thomas Price Banned for Four Years
seen at 15:11, 18 March in News (Our copy).
Thomas Price banned from all sport for four years
Family partnership fined after worker fell through skylight
seen at 15:10, 18 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A family partnership in Pembrokeshire has been fined after a worker fell through a skylight forming part of the roof of a cattle shed to the concrete floor below.
News story: UK-UAE Taskforce meeting
seen at 15:09, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The fifteenth meeting of the UAE-UK Taskforce was hosted on 16 March in London by Mr Tobias Ellwood MP, Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Minister for the Middle East and North Africa. The UAE was represented...

News story: CMA publishes energy proposals in full
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Following publication of the summary of its provisional decision on remedies last week, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has now published the full document (PDF, 5.83MB, 758 pages...

Press release: Baroness Anelay visits Colombia and Panama
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Human Rights Minister and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI), Baroness Anelay, visited Colombia on 14-15 March followed by Panama on 16-17 March 2016.

News story: DVSA opening hours: Easter
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

DVSA’s online services will be available throughout Easter.

You can find out more about how opening times affect:

driving test centres vehicle test centres driving ...
News story: David Mundell's speech to the 45th SCDI Forum
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for that kind introduction.

I am delighted to be here this evening with SCDI, Scotland’s leading economic development organisation.

You have a proud history and a long track record...

Speech: 'UK alumni is our greatest export'
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you all for coming. It’s a pleasure to join you for the UK alumni meet. As British Deputy High Commissioner, Chennai, I am delighted to see several UK alumni, entrepreneurs, companies, researchers and students...

Speech: 'The UK has long-standing ties with Coimbatore'
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Vanakkam Kovai (Greetings Coimbatore)

Mikka Magzhilchi (extremely glad)

Many thanks to ASHTANAYIKAS (Eight heroines) in Shakespeare dance presentation ‘Understanding the ways of Women’ by Shreya...

Speech: Life sciences and health technology in the 21st century NHS
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Well Xavier, thank you for that very kind welcome and for pulling this event together. When we first spoke 18 months ago and you expressed a strong interest in helping to bring on this sector and to bring the...

News story: National Apprenticeship Week 2016 rises to the top
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Even more young people will be able to ‘rise to the top’ with an apprenticeship, as 30,084 new apprenticeships have been pledged by employers as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2016 (14 to 18 March...

Press release: New National Cyber Security Centre set to bring UK expertise together
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General, Matt Hancock, has confirmed today that the UK’s new national cyber centre, announced by the Chancellor in November, will be called the National...

News story: UK relationship with Ukraine strengthened by Defence agreement
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The agreement will last for 15 years. Areas it covers include sharing of information on potential threats, participation in joint exercises, training of Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) personnel and cooperation ...

Press release: HS2 appoints Phase One Engineering Delivery Partner
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

With construction due to start next year, HS2 took another significant step forward today with the confirmation that HS2 Ltd will appoint a team made up of CH2M, Atkins and SENER as Phase One Engineering Delivery...

Speech: Three million quality apprenticeships
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to be here on Day Four of National Apprenticeship Week. I want to thank you all for the work your organisations have done this week – to celebrate the amazing achievements of apprentices...

News story: Tax-Free Childcare: 10 things parents should know
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: updated to reflect change to who is eligible - parents of the youngest children will now be able to apply first

Tax-Free Childcare will be available to around 2 million households to help...

Speech: We are investing in Hastings
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Thank you for your welcome.

It’s great to be down on the beautiful south coast in a town with such a fantastic history.

And with the cutting-edge driverless cars on display at this...

Press release: Planned roadworks in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 21 to Sunday 27 March 2016
seen at 14:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Media wanting information about Highways England’s routine maintenance projects should, in the first instance, check our website.

The following summary of planned new and on-going road improvements over...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 21 March to Sunday 27 March 2016
seen at 14:30, 18 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...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Monday 21 March 2016 to Sunday 27 March
seen at 14:30, 18 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 18 March 2016 and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Official Statistics: Learning Disabilities Census Report - Further Analysis: England, 30 Sep 2015
seen at 11:38, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This report presents further findings from the 2015 Learning Disability Census for key measures at Local Office level. The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) collected data on behalf of the Department...

Research and analysis: Avian influenza in Dunfermline 2016: epidemiology report
seen at 11:38, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This report summarises the epidemiological investigations carried out in order to describe and explain the outbreak of H5N1 low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) infection in broiler breeder chickens on a premises...

Decision: CAC Outcome: GMB & Metallink Fluid Power Systems
seen at 11:38, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/947(2015) GMB & Metallink Fluid Power Systems - Bargaining Unit Decision issued

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views...
Independent report: Chief Social Worker for Adults’ annual report for 2015 to 2016
seen at 11:37, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out progress made in improvements to the education, training and practice of social work with adults since the Chief Social Worker’s first annual report in October 2014.

The ...

Guidance: Supply chain toolkit
seen at 11:37, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Video 'Nathan's Supply Chain Safari' added to content.

The National Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Group was founded in 2004 by the Intellectual Property Office due to the need to bring together...

Transparency data: DCLG: senior officials' business expenses and meetings, July to September 2015
seen at 11:37, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of the permanent secretary’s external meetings and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality on a quarterly basis.

Transparency data: DCLG: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, July to September 2015
seen at 11:37, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) publishes quarterly details of special advisers’ meetings with senior media figures and any gifts or hospitality they received on a quarterly basis.

Transparency data: DCLG: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, July to September 2015
seen at 11:37, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis...

Transparency data: DCLG: senior officials' business expenses and meetings, October to December 2015
seen at 11:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of the permanent secretary’s external meetings and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality on a quarterly basis.

Transparency data: DCLG: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, October to December 2015
seen at 11:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) publishes quarterly details of special advisers’ meetings with senior media figures and any gifts or hospitality they received on a quarterly basis.

Transparency data: DCLG: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, October to December 2015
seen at 11:36, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 11:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended chapter P2: changes to descriptor 6 - Dressing and undressing.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) contribution...
Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) documents
seen at 11:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 16/07 has been published proposing amendments to RA 1430 which closes for comments on 29/04/2016.

If consultation is to be undertaken on an amendment to the regulations or the implementation...

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) reference table
seen at 11:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 16/07 has been published proposing amendments to RA 1430 which closes for comments on 29/04/2016.

If consultation is to be undertaken on an amendment to the regulations or the implementation...

Guidance: Malawi: country information and guidance
seen at 11:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance for sexual orientation and gender identity.

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

Guidance: Mental health and behaviour in schools
seen at 11:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Reviewed source documents and updated references and website links.

This is for:

school staff pastoral leaders special educational needs co-ordinators

It applies to all schools...

Open consultation: Firefighters' pension schemes: amendments
seen at 11:34, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This is a statutory consultation on firefighters’ pension scheme regulations. We are seeking views on:

ensuring that survivors of firefighters who die in the line of duty do not lose their survivor benefits...
Form: B1V online: confidential medical information
seen at 11:34, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

B1V online should be used for reporting medical conditions such as:

subarachnoid haemorrhage serious head injury brain injury brain tumour acute subdural haematoma chronic subdural haematoma...
Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news about work, working-age benefits and services
seen at 11:34, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Touchbase edition 109.

This pages includes editions published from September 2015.

Please send any comments or questions to corporate.stakeholders@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

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Transparency data: UK Trade and Investment administration spend 2015 to 2016
seen at 11:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for October, November and December 2015

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being...

Transparency data: UK Trade and Investment programme spend for 2015 to 2016
seen at 11:32, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for October, November and December 2016.

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being...

Transparency data: UK Trade and Investment government procurement card spend over £500: October to December 2015
seen at 11:32, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

How much UKTI spent (if over &pound;500) using government procurement cards (GPC) during October, November and December 2015.

Guidance: The Eatwell Guide
seen at 11:31, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Add EPS version of Eatwell Guide.

The UK’s national food guide has been updated in light of recent recommendations made by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) in their report ...

Form: Fetal anomaly screening programme: data return forms
seen at 11:31, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Complete and email these forms to PHE.AnnbData@nhs.net when all data returns are completed for the period 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016.

Press release: Baroness Anelay visits Colombia and Panama
seen at 11:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Human Rights Minister and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI), Baroness Anelay, visited Colombia on 14-15 March followed by Panama on 16-17 March 2016.

Press release: Dstl apprentices find out what it takes to rise to the top
seen at 11:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2016, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) apprentices have been shadowing senior Dstl staff who began their careers as apprentices. In total 6 current Dstl...

News story: National Apprenticeship Week 2016 - as it happens
seen at 11:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include information about the Channel 4 apprenticeship takeover.

National Apprenticeship Week runs from 14 to 18 March and this year the key themes for National Apprenticeship Week 2016...

News story: New Land Charges Service will go live in April
seen at 11:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Due to the Insolvency Rules 2015 changes, from 6 April an individual in debt can make an application for their own bankruptcy without having to go through the courts. This will be managed by a new service on ...

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 10:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

The level of catches and landings of key quota species are monitored throughout the year through a series of weekly and monthly spreadsheets.

The management of these...

Transparency data: DFID Parliamentary Under Secretary of State gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations
seen at 10:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DFID Parliamentary Secretary of State return: October to December 2015 added

DFID publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and...

Policy paper: Budget 2016: overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR)
seen at 10:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This document has been updated to include hyperlinks and usability.

This document lists the tax policy measures announced at Budget 2016 and shows when they will be legislated. It also includes...

Official Statistics: Learning Disabilities Census Report - Further Analysis: England, 30 Sep 2015
seen at 10:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This report presents further findings from the 2015 Learning Disability Census for key measures at Local Office level. The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) collected data on behalf of the Department...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with weekly banana prices.

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

Transparency data: HMRC transactions over £500 on GPC: January 2016
seen at 10:35, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This sets out details of our monthly expenditure with suppliers, via Government Procurement Card (GPC). It covers transactions over &pound;500 during January 2016.

Notice: Langmead Farms Limited: application made to abstract water
seen at 10:34, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency ...
Research and analysis: Avian influenza in Dunfermline 2016: epidemiology report
seen at 10:34, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This report summarises the epidemiological investigations carried out in order to describe and explain the outbreak of H5N1 low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) infection in broiler breeder chickens on a premises...

Decision: CAC Outcome: GMB & Metallink Fluid Power Systems
seen at 10:34, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/947(2015) GMB & Metallink Fluid Power Systems - Bargaining Unit Decision issued

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views...
Guidance: Apprenticeship levy: how it will work
seen at 10:34, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

The apprenticeship levy will apply to all UK employers in both the private and public sectors who pay annual pay bills of more than &pound;3 million.

This document explains who the levy affects, ...

Independent report: Chief Social Worker for Adults’ annual report for 2015 to 2016
seen at 10:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out progress made in improvements to the education, training and practice of social work with adults since the Chief Social Worker’s first annual report in October 2014.

The ...

Guidance: Supply chain toolkit
seen at 10:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Video 'Nathan's Supply Chain Safari' added to content.

The National Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Group was founded in 2004 by the Intellectual Property Office due to the need to bring together...

Statutory guidance: Environment Agency Conditional Licence
seen at 10:33, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency make data available for use under either an Open Government Licence or a Conditional Licence.

The Environment Agency licenses information under an Open Government Licence...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2016
seen at 10:32, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 18 March 2016 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2016.

Transparency data: DCLG: senior officials' business expenses and meetings, July to September 2015
seen at 10:32, 18 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of the permanent secretary’s external meetings and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality on a quarterly basis.

A sixteenth century house with 21st century talent – Wilton Park marks National Apprentice Week
seen at 10:30, 18 March in Wilton Park (Our copy).

The latest addition to our dedicated team of in-house chefs is Apprentice Chef, Max Simmons, who gives us an insight into his scheme and future ambitions.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I’m 19 years...

News story: CMA publishes energy proposals in full
seen at 10:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Following publication of the summary of its provisional decision on remedies last week, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has now published the full document (PDF, 5.54MB, 758 pages...

News story: Update on MMO’s strategic review of disposal sites
seen at 10:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is nearing the conclusion of a review of all disposal sites in England. The MMO commissioned Cefas to undertake a high level, review of all disposal sites around the ...

Press release: Minister for Europe comments on the pardoning of political prisoners in Azerbaijan
seen at 10:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Azerbaijan has published its traditional Novruz pardon list, which this year sees pardons for 148 prisoners. The UK has previously called for the release of a number of prisoners on this list, including opposition...

News story: Extra £25 million to deliver better journeys for North Yorkshire drivers
seen at 10:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
additional roads funding announced in the Budget will boost North Yorkshire economy council given extra money &pound;24 million from government’s Local Growth Fund for road maintenance and &pound;...
Press release: Foreign Office minister comments on anniversary of Bardo Museum attacks
seen at 10:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Office Minister Tobias Ellwood said:

Today marks a year since the brutal attack on the Bardo Museum in Tunis. Twenty-two innocent people lost their lives that day, and over fifty were injured...

Press release: Stephen Crabb: “Pembrokeshire is punching above its weight with a strong local economy"
seen at 10:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb has hailed Pembrokeshire’s important contribution to the Welsh economy today (18 Feb) during a tour of some of the region’s thriving businesses.

Mr Crabb began his tour ...

Press release: Community tree planting helps flood scheme
seen at 10:30, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The tree planting event is part of the Perry Barr and Witton flood risk management scheme which involves constructing a low level wall through Witton and unfortunately removing a number of trees along the river...

School Places (Lord Nash)
seen at 09:42, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing £1.15 billion of capital funding for 2018-19 to support the creation of the new school places needed by September 2019.

Ensuring that every child is able to attend a good or outstanding...

Educational Excellence Everywhere (Nicky Morgan)
seen at 09:42, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Nothing better demonstrates this one nation Government’s commitment to social justice than our plans to transform the education our children receive. Since 2010, our education reforms, underpinned by the...

Electoral law (John Penrose)
seen at 09:42, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

It is a long-standing feature of electoral law that if third parties wish to engage in campaigning at an election, then they should report their expenditure to ensure transparency, and that there should be spending...

Convergence Programme (David Gauke)
seen at 09:42, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Article 121 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) requires the UK to send an annual Convergence Programme to the European Commission reporting upon its fiscal situation and policies. The...

Rail Reform (Patrick McLoughlin)
seen at 09:42, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In July 2015 Nicola Shaw, the Chief Executive of HS1, was asked to provide options for the future shape and financing of Network Rail in order to support growth and investment. Her report, published this week...