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30 March 2016

Corporate report: Electronic monitoring on bail for adults: procedures
seen at 20:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Annexes B to D document, and contact advice.

Home Office circular 25 / 2006 Electronic monitoring on bail for adults - procedures Broad subject: Justice Issue date: Fri Sep 01 00:...
Transparency data: HM Treasury senior officials travel expenses: October to December 2015
seen at 20:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

This report shows international travel and accommodation used by HM Treasury senior officials at Senior Civil Service 2 (SCS2) (or equivalent) and above. The report includes bookings made through departments’ ...

Corporate report: Ofqual annual equality report: April 2015 to March 2016
seen at 20:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

As a public body we give due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance quality of opportunity and foster good relations between persons who share relevant ‘protected characteristics’ and persons...

Guidance: Infectious diseases in pregnancy screening: programme standards
seen at 20:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of 2016 to 2017 standards for the NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme, including removal of rubella susceptibility screening in pregnancy.

This document presents...

News story: Multi-million pound joint venture announced between Britain and Oman
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The agreement, supporting development at the booming Duqm Port complex, will provide vital engineering work and support to the world’s naval vessels, including the UK’s new Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers...

Government response: Tata Steel announcement: Sajid Javid response
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I am deeply concerned about the situation. I think it is absolutely clear that the UK steel industry is absolutely vital for the country. We will look at all viable options to keep steelmaking continuing in Port...

Press release: PM call with Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones: 30 March 2016
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

This afternoon the Prime Minister had a constructive call with Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones to discuss the urgent situation with Tata Steel in Port Talbot.

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Abdul Qayoom
seen at 18:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0423155 ...
FOI release: Disclosure logs for Freedom of Information releases between October - December 2015
seen at 18:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

If you would like information regarding any of the cases in the disclosure log please email enquiries@culture.gov.uk, quoting the reference number for each individual case.

Decision: Housden, Peter - Permanent Secretary, Scottish Government - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Sir Peter Housden, former Permanent Secretary, Scottish Government. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions, was accepted...

Decision: Hall, Gareth - Director General, Welsh Government, ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Gareth Hall, former Director General, Welsh Government. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions, was accepted.

Decision: Jones, Gareth - Director General, Welsh Government - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Gareth Jones, former Director General for Natural Resources, Welsh Government. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions...

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £25,000, January to December 2016
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

MOD publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £500 on a GPC for January to December 2016
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: SCE recruitment: teaching vacancies
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added EYFS class teacher (Mainscale/UPS full-time), NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE).

A list of current Service Children’s Education teaching vacancies.

Related information...
Decision: Douglas, Richard - Director General, Department of Health - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added appointment with CIPFA

The letter to Richard Douglas, former Director General, Department of Health. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be...

Decision: Bristow, Keith - Director General, National Crime Agency - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added commission with Arquebus Solutions Ltd

The letter to Keith Bristow, former Director General, National Crime Agency. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments...

Notice: MK43 9LY, Veolia ES (UK) Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:32, 30 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 (UK...
Guidance: Chemical recovery guidance and tools: user guide
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

This user guide provides an overview of the chemical recovery navigation tool (RNT) and chemical recovery record form (RRF).

These tools, developed to complement the existing UK Recovery Handbook for...

Guidance: Chemical, biological or radiation incidents: recovery factsheet
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published version 2 of factsheet.

This factsheet can help the user to tailor an applicable and effective response to environments affected by CBRN or HazMat incidents.

It may also help ...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 12, 2016.

Public Health England updates this spreadsheet data weekly.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly report 2016
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 12, 2016.

All weekly data are provisional.

Older weekly NOIDS reports are also available:

week 5 (2015) to week 53 (2015) week 27 (2014) to week...
National Statistics: Children looked after in England including adoption: 2014 to 2015
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note about the quality of the data to table A2 in the national tables.

This statistical first release (SFR) provides information about looked-after children in England for the year ending...

Independent report: CoRWM visit to the French Underground Rock Laboratory
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Some CoRWM members travelled to Bure, France to visit the Centre Industriel de Stockage Géologique (CIEGO) Underground Rock Laboratory (URL) built by ANDRA who is the national radioactive waste management...

Transparency data: Bovine TB: compensation value tables
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the April 2016 compensation table.

Compensation is paid according to published table values for any cattle compulsorily culled to control the spread of the following diseases:

bovine...
Open consultation: Property ownership and public contracting by foreign companies: improving transparency
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation closing date extended to 4 April 2016.

This discussion paper sets out proposals to improve the transparency of ownership of foreign companies that purchase property or participate ...

Corporate report: Electronic monitoring on bail for adults: procedures
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Annexes B to D document, and contact advice.

Home Office circular 25 / 2006 Electronic monitoring on bail for adults - procedures Broad subject: Justice Issue date: Fri Sep 01 00:...
Transparency data: HM Treasury senior officials travel expenses: October to December 2015
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

This report shows international travel and accommodation used by HM Treasury senior officials at Senior Civil Service 2 (SCS2) (or equivalent) and above. The report includes bookings made through departments’ ...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS & A levels for teaching from 2016
seen at 18:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: OCR Chemistry Spec: A GCSE accredited

This document shows which specifications from exam boards have been accredited for teaching from September 2016 or, where the specification has not been ...

Corporate report: Ofqual annual equality report: April 2015 to March 2016
seen at 18:31, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

As a public body we give due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance quality of opportunity and foster good relations between persons who share relevant ‘protected characteristics’ and persons...

Guidance: Infectious diseases in pregnancy screening: programme standards
seen at 18:31, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of 2016 to 2017 standards for the NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme, including removal of rubella susceptibility screening in pregnancy.

This document presents...

Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacons
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HMTQ's 90th Birthday Beacons
Fastest Man on Earth wears a Seatbelt - do you?
seen at 18:30, 30 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Wing Commander Green, the fastest man in the world, holds the Land Speed Record in Thrust SSG. Breaking the sound barrier with a speed of 763mph in 1997.

Now also the fastest man...

Press release: Statement on the proposed recall of Parliament over UK steel making
seen at 18:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

Ministers will continue to hold briefings to update representatives of other parties on the situation but we have no plans to recall Parliament. Our focus is on...

News story: Thousands of farmers and agents submit 2016 BPS applications early using online system
seen at 18:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 2,000 applications for 2016 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) have been completed and submitted so far, using the online Rural Payments service, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) announced today (30 March).

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News story: Runway resurfacing underway at RAF Valley
seen at 18:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Enabling works, in conjunction with Isle of Anglesey County Council, to the designated access route have begun, as have some small works on the station.

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) awarded...

News story: HMP Berwyn service competitions launched
seen at 18:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The first competition is to provide learning and skills for around 600 prisoners per day in the prison in North Wales. This will cover the initial assessment of prisoners and ongoing provision of skills, vocational...

Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on Libya
seen at 18:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

The arrival of the Presidency Council in the capital of Libya is an important step towards the establishment of an effective Government of National Accord...

News story: Crime news: submitting evidence using the Crown Court DCS
seen at 18:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Claims for Crown Court work under the Litigators’ and Advocates’ Graduated Fee Schemes can now be submitted with evidence downloaded from the Crown Court Digital Case System (CCDCS).

But it is important...

Press release: Bankruptcy applications move online from April
seen at 18:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

From 6 April 2016 people seeking to make themselves bankrupt will no longer need to apply to the court. Instead they will complete an online application on GOV.UK, which will be submitted to an Adjudicator employed...

Speech: "If we want half of world’s population to have a say in conflict prevention ... then let us begin in this building."
seen at 18:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Madam President. I join others in thanking the briefers for their insights, and I welcome Palegi Eyang to the Council. We should hear the voices of women activists from civil society in this Chamber...

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes the new President of Burma's inauguration
seen at 18:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, said:

I welcome the inauguration of U Htin Kyaw as the new President of Burma. This is a significant milestone on the country’s path to democracy, and for the...

Guidance: General dentistry: exposure prone procedure categorisation
seen at 16:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The UK Advisory Panel for Healthcare Workers Infected with Bloodborne Viruses (UKAP) specialist dental working group have compiled a list of exposure prone procedures (EPPs) and non EPPs carried out in general...

Transparency data: Government response to the Ofcom Digital Communications Review
seen at 16:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Government sets out its response to two recent reviews published by the communications regulator Ofcom:

the Strategic Review of Digital Communications; and the Business Connectivity Market...
Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds programme guidance
seen at 16:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated procurement guidance to reflect the new procurement thresholds that came into force from 1st January 2016. Some clarity has also been provided in Chapter 6 to set out when the Treaty Principles...

Decision: Regulatory judgements and regulatory notices
seen at 16:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest judgements added.

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

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

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 302 (30 March 2016)
seen at 16:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Individualised Learner Record R08 2015 to 2016: Closes Wednesday, 6 April Subcontracting Data: Second Collection FE Choices Employer Satisfaction Survey 2014 to 2015: Results FE Choices...
Policy paper: Tackling disguised remuneration
seen at 16:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The legislation prevents attempts to exploit the disguised remuneration legislation, by inserting an additional targeted anti-avoidance rule (TAAR) with effect from 16 March 2016.

The legislation will...

Form: Application form for consent to use a metropolitan common for street improvements
seen at 16:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form and guidance updated with new team location

Application form and notes for making an application for consent to use a metropolitan common for street improvements under Article 17 of the Ministry...

International treaty: [TS No.22/2016] UK/Sweden [Iran]: Exchange of Notes Concerning the Cessation of Responsibility for the Protection of Diplomatic and Consular Interests
seen at 16:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden Concerning the Cessation of Responsibility for...

International treaty: [TS No.23/2016] UK/China: Exchange of Notes Concerning the Establishment of a Consulate-General of each Country in the other at Wuhan and Belfast
seen at 16:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People’s Republic of China Concerning ...

International treaty: [TS No.24/2016] UK/Liberia: Exchange of Information relating to Tax Matters
seen at 16:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Liberia for the Exchange of Information relating to Tax Matters...

Form: Application form for consent to construct works on common land
seen at 16:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Team address updated on form and guidance

Application form and notes for making an application for consent to construct works on common land under Commons Act 2006:

Section 38: Commons...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Abdul Qayoom
seen at 16:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0423155 ...
FOI release: Disclosure logs for Freedom of Information releases between October - December 2015
seen at 16:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

If you would like information regarding any of the cases in the disclosure log please email enquiries@culture.gov.uk, quoting the reference number for each individual case.

Decision: Housden, Peter - Permanent Secretary, Scottish Government - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Sir Peter Housden, former Permanent Secretary, Scottish Government. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions, was accepted...

Decision: Hall, Gareth - Director General, Welsh Government, ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Gareth Hall, former Director General, Welsh Government. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions, was accepted.

Decision: Jones, Gareth - Director General, Welsh Government - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Gareth Jones, former Director General for Natural Resources, Welsh Government. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions...

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £25,000, January to December 2016
seen at 16:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

MOD publishes details of all departmental spending over &pound;25,000 on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £500 on a GPC for January to December 2016
seen at 16:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

MOD publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis.

Guidance: SCE recruitment: teaching vacancies
seen at 16:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added EYFS class teacher (Mainscale/UPS full-time), NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE).

A list of current Service Children’s Education teaching vacancies.

Related information...
Decision: Douglas, Richard - Director General, Department of Health - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added appointment with CIPFA

The letter to Richard Douglas, former Director General, Department of Health. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be...

Decision: Bristow, Keith - Director General, National Crime Agency - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added commission with Arquebus Solutions Ltd

The letter to Keith Bristow, former Director General, National Crime Agency. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments...

Correspondence: NHS Improvement provider bulletin: 30 March 2016
seen at 16:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

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

In this issue: agency spend updates...
Notice: MK43 9LY, Veolia ES (UK) Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 30 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 (UK...
Notice: NN3 4BZ, Midlands Quarry Products Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 30 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: Chemical recovery guidance and tools: user guide
seen at 16:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

This user guide provides an overview of the chemical recovery navigation tool (RNT) and chemical recovery record form (RRF).

These tools, developed to complement the existing UK Recovery Handbook for...

Guidance: Chemical, biological or radiation incidents: recovery factsheet
seen at 16:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published version 2 of factsheet.

This factsheet can help the user to tailor an applicable and effective response to environments affected by CBRN or HazMat incidents.

It may also help ...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 16:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 12, 2016.

Public Health England updates this spreadsheet data weekly.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly report 2016
seen at 16:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 12, 2016.

All weekly data are provisional.

Older weekly NOIDS reports are also available:

week 5 (2015) to week 53 (2015) week 27 (2014) to week...
National Statistics: Children looked after in England including adoption: 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note about the quality of the data to table A2 in the national tables.

This statistical first release (SFR) provides information about looked-after children in England for the year ending...

Independent report: CoRWM visit to the French Underground Rock Laboratory
seen at 16:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Some CoRWM members travelled to Bure, France to visit the Centre Industriel de Stockage Géologique (CIEGO) Underground Rock Laboratory (URL) built by ANDRA who is the national radioactive waste management...

Transparency data: Bovine TB: compensation value tables
seen at 16:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the April 2016 compensation table.

Compensation is paid according to published table values for any cattle compulsorily culled to control the spread of the following diseases:

bovine...
Open consultation: Property ownership and public contracting by foreign companies: improving transparency
seen at 16:31, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation closing date extended to 4 April 2016.

This discussion paper sets out proposals to improve the transparency of ownership of foreign companies that purchase property or participate ...

Case 392 – Coffee shop refuses use of high chair without a harness
seen at 16:31, 30 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A coffee shop informed a customer they could not put their child in one of the available high chairs as it did not have a harness in place.

HSE Chair: Event speeches during 2016 – notes and accompanying slides
seen at 16:31, 30 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

21/01/2016 – Committing Construction to a Healthier Future Summit; 18/02/2016 – Inaugural meeting of IOSH’s Staffordshire Branch; 15/03/2016 – Royal Academy of Engineering – &#...

Partnership on Health and Safety in Scotland (PHASS) – meeting papers
seen at 16:30, 30 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Papers for PHASS meetings held on 1 March 2016 and 17 November 2015, now available.

International scholarships: the case for investment, and how to ensure impact (WP1469)
seen at 16:30, 30 March in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Scholarships for individuals for higher or postgraduate education or professional development are costly but provide valuable cohorts of alumni who are believed to be an asset to the country they study in (soft...

News story: Prime Minister Appoints New National Gallery Trustees
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Rosemary Leith

Rosemary advises a number of technology businesses and academic institutions in Europe and North America.

She worked in finance and investment management positions with Coopers...

Speech: A definition of antisemitism
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

As attacks across Europe and more broadly demonstrate, the problem of antisemitism continues to be a serious one. The UK works closely with our international partners to tackle antisemitism, and for this reason...

News story: Civil news: CCMS mandatory from 1 April for all civil cases
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

We have made this decision after listening to feedback from users and representative bodies. We have balanced a number of factors in reaching this decision including performance, functionality and usage.

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News story: Minister highlights UK commitment to Syrian resettlement
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister spoke at a two-day UNHCR conference, in Geneva, on the international response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria. The event follows the success of the Supporting Syria conference hosted in London...

Press release: Statement on the proposed recall of Parliament
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesman said:

Ministers will continue to hold briefings to update representatives of other parties on the situation but we have no plans to recall Parliament. Our focus is on finding...

News story: Thousands of farmers and agents submit 2016 BPS applications early using online system
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 2,000 applications for 2016 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) have been completed and submitted so far, using the online Rural Payments service, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) announced today (30 March).

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Guidance: Partnering with Defence Employer Conference 2016: event resources
seen at 14:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

A round up, presentations and seminar summaries from the Partnering with Defence Employer Conference 2016. Please bookmark this page to make it easier to find at a later date.

Decision: Breach of statutory balloting procedures / breach of union rules decision: Henderson v GMB
seen at 14:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Mr Henderson made five complaints relating to the Union’s election for the position of General Secretary and Treasurer. These included four alleged breaches of 47(1) Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation...

Promotional material: DBS News: March 2016
seen at 14:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

This edition includes:

update on police performance latest news on our business change programme how we’re improving our customer service changes to our web content how you can make the most of...
Transparency data: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre expenditure: February 2016
seen at 14:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Spending over &pound;250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Decision: CAC Outcome: URTU & UTL Consumer Solutions (2)
seen at 14:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/939(2015) URTU & UTL Consumer Solutions (2) - Bargaining Unit Decision issued

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views...
Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & American Airlines (2)
seen at 14:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/955(2016) Unite the Union & American Airlines (2) - Acceptance Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views...
Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & United Health Group
seen at 14:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/948(2015) Unite the Union & United Health Group - Recognition Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views...
Promotional material: Invest in the UK: your springboard for global growth
seen at 14:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New edition of 'Invest in the UK' publication.

A UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) publication on what the UK offers international businesses looking to expand overseas. It includes information about...

Transparency data: DWP senior officials' business expenses and meetings, Oct to Dec 2015
seen at 14:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Work and Pensions publishes details of the Permanent Secretary’s external meetings and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality on a quarterly basis.

Guidance: Calculating the minimum wage
seen at 14:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated examples of calculations in line with new rates and added information on national living wage.

This guidance provides practical advice and examples to explain:

what counts and ...
Guidance: General dentistry: exposure prone procedure categorisation
seen at 14:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The UK Advisory Panel for Healthcare Workers Infected with Bloodborne Viruses (UKAP) specialist dental working group have compiled a list of exposure prone procedures (EPPs) and non EPPs carried out in general...

Transparency data: Government response to the Ofcom Digital Communications Review
seen at 14:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Government sets out its response to two recent reviews published by the communications regulator Ofcom:

the Strategic Review of Digital Communications; and the Business Connectivity Market...
Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds programme guidance
seen at 14:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated procurement guidance to reflect the new procurement thresholds that came into force from 1st January 2016. Some clarity has also been provided in Chapter 6 to set out when the Treaty Principles...

Corporate report: Office of the Public Guardian annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh page translation

The Office of the Public Guardian’s (OPG) annual report and accounts for 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 includes details of:

OPG’s strategic activities during...
Corporate report: Office of the Public Guardian annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh page translation

The Office of the Public Guardian’s (OPG) annual report and accounts for 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 includes details of:

OPG’s strategic activities during...
Decision: Regulatory judgements and regulatory notices
seen at 14:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest judgements added.

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

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

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 302 (30 March 2016)
seen at 14:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Individualised Learner Record R08 2015 to 2016: Closes Wednesday, 6 April Subcontracting Data: Second Collection FE Choices Employer Satisfaction Survey 2014 to 2015: Results FE Choices...
Policy paper: Tackling disguised remuneration
seen at 14:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The legislation prevents attempts to exploit the disguised remuneration legislation, by inserting an additional targeted anti-avoidance rule (TAAR) with effect from 16 March 2016.

The legislation will...

Notice: Excise Notice 476: Tobacco Products Duty
seen at 14:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This notice cancels and replaces Notice 476 (August 2012). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 476...

Guidance: Intrastat (IS2): service availability and issues
seen at 14:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime has been added to this page.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the Intrastat (IS2) online service.

Form: Application form for consent to use a metropolitan common for street improvements
seen at 14:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form and guidance updated with new team location

Application form and notes for making an application for consent to use a metropolitan common for street improvements under Article 17 of the Ministry...

Corporate report: The Department of Health's agencies and partner organisations
seen at 14:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Includes updates from: NHS England, CQC, HSCIC, NHS BT, NHS LA

This document provides important information about the agencies and public bodies that the department works with.

International treaty: [TS No.22/2016] UK/Sweden [Iran]: Exchange of Notes Concerning the Cessation of Responsibility for the Protection of Diplomatic and Consular Interests
seen at 14:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden Concerning the Cessation of Responsibility for...

International treaty: [TS No.23/2016] UK/China: Exchange of Notes Concerning the Establishment of a Consulate-General of each Country in the other at Wuhan and Belfast
seen at 14:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People’s Republic of China Concerning ...

International treaty: [TS No.24/2016] UK/Liberia: Exchange of Information relating to Tax Matters
seen at 14:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Liberia for the Exchange of Information relating to Tax Matters...

Form: Application form for consent to construct works on common land
seen at 14:31, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Team address updated on form and guidance

Application form and notes for making an application for consent to construct works on common land under Commons Act 2006:

Section 38: Commons...
Vice President Kalla of Indonesia opens meeting on resolving domestic conflict
seen at 14:30, 30 March in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Our meeting in Jakarta on 10 – 12 February 2015 builds on a discussion held in the UK in 2013 on conflict resolution in South East Asia, which generated a menu of ideas and options for action, while underlining...

BFG's Got Talent
seen at 14:30, 30 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Have you got what it takes? Do you want to show off your talent?

Age 5 - 20?

Music? Dance? Comedy? Whatever it may be, come and join the show!

Auditions held at Sennelager...

Speech: Francophonie Week 2016
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Prenez garde! Je vais parlez francais!

There is a debate raging in Europe. Both sides are entrenched, immovable. Families are divided, with brothers on different sides...

Press release: Company and director to pay over £30,000 for waste offences
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

D Jordan Road Brush Hire Ltd, of Cockshot Farm, Cockshot Lane, Dormston, Worcester was sentenced for 2 offences of storage, treatment and the disposal of waste without an environmental permit. The company was...

News story: Certification Officer: amendments to the lists
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union (CAIWU) has been entered on the list of trade unions held by the Certification Officer with effect from 16 March 2016.

30 March 2016

Cleaners and ...

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

Updated: Ou.

Latest update Tuesday 22 March – Tornados struck a terrorist staging area in western Iraq, and frustrated continued attempts by Daesh to repair a vital bridge over the Tigris in the north, ...
News story: Workless households fall by more than three-quarters of a million since 2010
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

According to new independent figures released today (30 March 2016), there are now 764,000 fewer workless households in this country compared to 5 years ago – a fall of 20%.

The figures also show there...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Tuesday 29 March 2016 to Sunday 3 April
seen at 14:30, 30 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 Tuesday 29 March 2016 and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Transparency data: Ofsted spending over £25,000: 2016
seen at 11:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for February 2016.

Published as part of the government’s drive to make public spending more transparent.

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment statistics: 2015 to 2016
seen at 11:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Cold Weather Payment statistics to 24 March 2016.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment

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

Official Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 11:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Defence statistics pre-release access list: 24 March 2016.

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

Official Statistics: New Enterprise Allowance: Apr 2011 to Dec 2015
seen at 11:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) aims to help unemployed people claiming out of work benefits who wish to start up their own business. Participants in NEA work with a business mentor to develop their business...

Guidance: Open a children's home: do you need to register?
seen at 11:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to bring in line with legislation changes in 2015.

All children’s homes must register with Ofsted unless they meet the requirements for an exemption. This guide explains in more detail ...

Guidance: Inspecting children's homes: framework
seen at 11:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annex A updated for use from April 2016.

This page has:

the framework and evaluation criteria for inspections from 1 April 2015 for use with the guidance for inspectors and the <...
Guidance: Inspecting children's homes: guidance for inspectors
seen at 11:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Handbook updated for new inspection year starting 1 April 2016.

The guidance should be read in conjunction with the framework for inspection.

FOI release: Non-domestic rating: Average time to clear
seen at 11:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

This is in response to a parliamentary question asking what the average time taken was to hear non-domestic rates appeals in each local authority area in the latest year for which data is available.

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 11:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly road fuel stats published

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 387KB

Weekly ...
Research and analysis: Healthy living pharmacy: intro infographics for presentations
seen at 11:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Download for use in slide presentations.

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 13 and 14: State Pension Credit: staff guide
seen at 11:35, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 78 and 79 annotated to DMG memo 10/16.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 8 and 9: Employment and Support Allowance: staff guide
seen at 11:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapters 44, 46 and 49 annotated to DMG memo 10/16.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 10: Benefits for incapacity, disability, maternity and bereavement: staff guide
seen at 11:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 60 annotated to DMG memo 10/16.

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

Correspondence: Forensic Science Regulator newsletter: number 27
seen at 11:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The Forensic Science Regulator newsletter for March 2016 covers:

information about the updated codes of practice and conduct collision investigation accreditation fingerprint publications and publication...
Decision: Our Local Heroes Foundation: case report
seen at 11:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

A report of a commission case on the Our Local Heroes Foundation (registered charity number 1142029).

Consultation outcome: Simplification of the tax and National Insurance treatment of termination payments
seen at 11:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added detail of consultation outcome.

The government is considering how they can make the tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) treatment of termination payments simpler and fairer and...

Consultation outcome: Bovine TB: updating the criteria for badger control licence applications
seen at 11:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annex A of the summary of responses has been updated to include the names of two organisations that were inadvertently omitted.

We want to know what you think about our proposed licence changes...

Research and analysis: Vertical restraints: roundtable discussion and business survey
seen at 11:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) commissioned Accent and Oxera to undertake a qualitative survey to explore businesses’ incentives to use vertical restraints and the impact of the internet on these...

Guidance: National Fraud Initiative: timetables
seen at 11:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the 2016 - 2017 timetable

View the timetables for participating bodies to plan for the National Fraud Initiative exercise.

For more information, find out about taking part in ...

Independent report: Boosting enterprise in more deprived communities
seen at 11:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected information in the review about Stockport Business Innovation Centre.

This publication sets out Baroness Mone’s recommendations for encouraging more people from deprived areas to start...

Guidance: Partnering with Defence Employer Conference 2016: event resources
seen at 11:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

A round up, presentations and seminar summaries from the Partnering with Defence Employer Conference 2016. Please bookmark this page to make it easier to find at a later date.

Decision: Breach of statutory balloting procedures / breach of union rules decision: Henderson v GMB
seen at 11:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Mr Henderson made five complaints relating to the Union’s election for the position of General Secretary and Treasurer. These included four alleged breaches of 47(1) Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation...

Promotional material: DBS News: March 2016
seen at 11:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

This edition includes:

update on police performance latest news on our business change programme how we’re improving our customer service changes to our web content how you can make the most of...
Transparency data: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre expenditure: February 2016
seen at 11:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Spending over &pound;250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Decision: CAC Outcome: URTU & UTL Consumer Solutions (2)
seen at 11:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/939(2015) URTU & UTL Consumer Solutions (2) - Bargaining Unit Decision issued

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views...
Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & American Airlines (2)
seen at 11:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/955(2016) Unite the Union & American Airlines (2) - Acceptance Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views...
Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & United Health Group
seen at 11:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/948(2015) Unite the Union & United Health Group - Recognition Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views...
Statistical data set: Price Paid Data
seen at 11:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February 2016 data added.

Our Price Paid Data includes information on all residential property sales in England and Wales that are sold for full market value and are lodged with us for registration...

Promotional material: Invest in the UK: your springboard for global growth
seen at 11:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New edition of 'Invest in the UK' publication.

A UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) publication on what the UK offers international businesses looking to expand overseas. It includes information about...

Transparency data: DWP senior officials' business expenses and meetings, Oct to Dec 2015
seen at 11:31, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Work and Pensions publishes details of the Permanent Secretary’s external meetings and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality on a quarterly basis.

Guidance: Calculating the minimum wage
seen at 11:31, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated examples of calculations in line with new rates and added information on national living wage.

This guidance provides practical advice and examples to explain:

what counts and ...
Corporate report: Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union (CAIWU): annual returns
seen at 11:31, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Annual returns will be published on this page shortly after they are submitted.

Corporate report: European SOS Trade Union: annual returns
seen at 11:31, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Annual returns will be published on this page shortly after they are submitted.

Government response: Media reports on UK aid projects: setting the record straight
seen at 11:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).
DFID statement

A number of recent newspaper articles have reported claims that misrepresent or inaccurately portray projects supported by the Department for International Development (DFID), or focus on projects...

Press release: Jobcentre scheme creates 80,000 new businesses
seen at 11:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Figures released today by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show 80,830 start-ups in trades like electrical installation, graphic design and jewellery-making have been launched between April 2011 and...

News story: Andrew Rhodes appointed Director General, DWP Operations
seen at 11:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Robert Devereux, the Permanent Secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions, announced the appointment on 23 March 2016, of Andrew Rhodes as Director General, DWP Operations.

I am delighted...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 11:00, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DMG memos 7 to 10/16.

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

The introduction...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 10:59, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapters 23, 26, 27 and 33 annotated to DMG memo 10/16.

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

Official Statistics: Healthcare Workforce Statistics - Sep 2015
seen at 10:59, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

A national summary of results for those parts of the Healthcare workforce that are currently collected within the workforce Minimum Dataset (wMDS) as at 30 September 2015, giving national-level statistics for...

Official Statistics: NHS Workforce Statistics - Sep 2015 - England, Experimental
seen at 10:58, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

NHS Workforce Statistics as at September 2015. Due to the changes following a public consultation these statistics are classed as experimental.

Official Statistics: NHS Workforce Statistics - Dec 2015, Provisional Statistics
seen at 10:57, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

STATISTICAL CHANGE NOTICE: The results of an in depth consultation carried out by the HSCIC into health care workforce statistics have now been made public and these will have a major impact on the figures in...

Official Statistics: NHS Staff Earnings Estimates - Dec 2015, Provisional statistics
seen at 10:57, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

These tables cover the period from 30 April 2008 through to 31 December 2015 and use four main earnings measures. As expected with provisional statistics, some figures may be revised from month to month as issues...

Official Statistics: NHS Sickness Absence Rates - Nov 2015, Provisional statistics
seen at 10:57, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

This statistical bulletin relates to sickness absence rates for staff at NHS organisations on the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) to November 2015.

Official Statistics: Staff directly employed by the NHS: 30 September 2015
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The data exclude General Medical and Dental Practitioners as they are independent NHS contractors.

Official Statistics: Jobs Growth Wales: up to 10 February 2016
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The Jobs Growth Wales scheme started in April 2012 and will create 16,000 job opportunities over 4 years for unemployed 16-24 year olds throughout Wales. The programme caters for young people that are job ready...

Official Statistics: General medical practitioners: 2005 to 2015
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Information about the GP workforce in Wales, in terms of age, gender, workforce flows, Welsh language ability and qualifications are presented in charts, tables and maps.

National Statistics: Road fuel prices: 28 March 2016
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Cost of unleaded petrol (ULSP) and unleaded diesel (ULSD) in the UK as at Monday 28 March 2016.

Statistical data set: House Price Index: monthly report
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February 2016 HPI report added.

February 2016 data

The February data shows an annual price increase of 6.1% which takes the average property value in England and Wales to &pound;190,275.Monthly...

National Statistics: Working and workless households: Oct to Dec 2004 to 2015
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Introducing the single official house price index
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Transparency data: Ofsted spending over £25,000: 2016
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for February 2016.

Published as part of the government’s drive to make public spending more transparent.

Statistical data set: House Price Index background tables
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February 2016 data added.

Our House Price Index background tables show the raw and cleansed aggregated data behind the monthly House Price Index. Datasets are available as Excel or CSV files, or...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment statistics: 2015 to 2016
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Cold Weather Payment statistics to 24 March 2016.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment

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

Official Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Defence statistics pre-release access list: 24 March 2016.

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

Official Statistics: New Enterprise Allowance: Apr 2011 to Dec 2015
seen at 10:56, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) aims to help unemployed people claiming out of work benefits who wish to start up their own business. Participants in NEA work with a business mentor to develop their business...

Guidance: Open a children's home: do you need to register?
seen at 10:55, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to bring in line with legislation changes in 2015.

All children’s homes must register with Ofsted unless they meet the requirements for an exemption. This guide explains in more detail ...

Guidance: Inspecting children's homes: framework
seen at 10:55, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annex A updated for use from April 2016.

This page has:

the framework and evaluation criteria for inspections from 1 April 2015 for use with the guidance for inspectors and the <...
Guidance: Inspecting children's homes: guidance for inspectors
seen at 10:54, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Handbook updated for new inspection year starting 1 April 2016.

The guidance should be read in conjunction with the framework for inspection.

National Statistics: National population projections: 2014-based reference volume, series PP2
seen at 10:54, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

FOI release: Non-domestic rating: Average time to clear
seen at 10:54, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

This is in response to a parliamentary question asking what the average time taken was to hear non-domestic rates appeals in each local authority area in the latest year for which data is available.

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:53, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly road fuel stats published

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 387KB

Weekly ...
Research and analysis: Healthy living pharmacy: intro infographics for presentations
seen at 10:53, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Download for use in slide presentations.

National Statistics: Ambulance services: February 2016
seen at 10:53, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Contains information on the emergency ambulance service in Wales: emergency responses to Category A (immediately life-threatening) calls by Unitary Authority, Local Health Board and ambulance region, and numbers...

Official Statistics: Index of private housing rental prices (IPHRP) in Great Britain, results: Feb 2016
seen at 10:53, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Notice: N18 3AG, North London Waste Authority: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 10:53, 30 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: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 13 and 14: State Pension Credit: staff guide
seen at 10:49, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 78 and 79 annotated to DMG memo 10/16.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 8 and 9: Employment and Support Allowance: staff guide
seen at 10:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapters 44, 46 and 49 annotated to DMG memo 10/16.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 10: Benefits for incapacity, disability, maternity and bereavement: staff guide
seen at 10:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 60 annotated to DMG memo 10/16.

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

Correspondence: Forensic Science Regulator newsletter: number 27
seen at 10:34, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The Forensic Science Regulator newsletter for March 2016 covers:

information about the updated codes of practice and conduct collision investigation accreditation fingerprint publications and publication...
Decision: Our Local Heroes Foundation: case report
seen at 10:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

A report of a commission case on the Our Local Heroes Foundation (registered charity number 1142029).

Consultation outcome: Simplification of the tax and National Insurance treatment of termination payments
seen at 10:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added detail of consultation outcome.

The government is considering how they can make the tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) treatment of termination payments simpler and fairer and...

Consultation outcome: Bovine TB: updating the criteria for badger control licence applications
seen at 10:33, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annex A of the summary of responses has been updated to include the names of two organisations that were inadvertently omitted.

We want to know what you think about our proposed licence changes...

Research and analysis: Vertical restraints: roundtable discussion and business survey
seen at 10:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) commissioned Accent and Oxera to undertake a qualitative survey to explore businesses’ incentives to use vertical restraints and the impact of the internet on these...

Guidance: National Fraud Initiative: timetables
seen at 10:32, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the 2016 - 2017 timetable

View the timetables for participating bodies to plan for the National Fraud Initiative exercise.

For more information, find out about taking part in ...

Independent report: Boosting enterprise in more deprived communities
seen at 10:31, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected information in the review about Stockport Business Innovation Centre.

This publication sets out Baroness Mone’s recommendations for encouraging more people from deprived areas to start...

Press release: February 2016 Market Trend Data
seen at 10:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The February data shows an annual price increase of 6.1% which takes the average property value in England and Wales to &pound;190,275.Monthly house prices have fallen by 0.2% since January 2016.

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Press release: Dstl apprentices find out what it takes to rise to the top
seen at 10:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Removed links to apprenticeship jobs on Civil Service Jobs as vacancies have now closed.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2016, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) apprentices...

Press release: Foreign Secretary visits Georgia
seen at 10:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

During his visit, the Foreign Secretary will have talks with the Prime Minister, members of the Georgian government and the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament. He will attend the Young Politicians Forum that...

Press release: Company and director to pay over £30,000 for waste offences
seen at 10:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

D Jordan Road Brush Hire Ltd, of Cockshot Farm, Cockshot Lane, Dormston, Worcester was sentenced for 2 offences of storage, treatment and the disposal of waste without an environmental permit. The company was...

Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 6619
seen at 10:06, 30 March in Search (Our copy).

These are notices which appear for a limited number of weeks.

They include Intellectual Property policy announcements and recent additions to the British Library.

Guidance: India monthly economic report - February 2016
seen at 10:06, 30 March in Search (Our copy).
India Budget: Rural priorities dominate Roadmap for consolidation of Public Sector Banks Index of Industrial Production remains negative
Notice: WN8 9TH, Whitemoss Landfill Limited: environmental permit draft decision advertisement
seen at 10:03, 30 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. In some cases they also consult on ...