Thank you Mr President,
I join others in thanking the Secretary-General, the ICRC and Médecins Sans Frontières for their important briefings today. This chamber is far removed from the harrowing realities...
Updated: DFID Management Response to ITAD Evaluation of the UK’s Humanitarian Response to Typhoon Haiyan added.
The evaluation focuses on both the initial response in the first 3 to 4 months, which constituted...
Business Secretary Sajid Javid writes to The Insolvency Service to order an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding BHS Plc going into administration.
Members of the public can ask the Attorney General to examine very low sentences handed down by Crown Courts in England and Wales within 28 days of sentencing under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme (ULS).
Updated: Factsheet updated as of 29 April 2016
This update is correct as of 10 March 2016. Further updates will be published as the situation changes.
Updated: Updated the January 2016 edition.
MOD publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.
Updated: Updated the explanatory note for making a formal application for an exemption to the rent reductions in the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016.
The Rent Standard Guidance expands upon the Rent Standard...
Updated: LRS monthly headline report for April 2016 uploaded on 3 May 2016.
This report shows summary counts of 40 report lines that are grouped into 7 sub-sets as trends for the last 6 months.
...
Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estate list
The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have been administered...
Updated: Civil representation guidance on proceedings codes and standard wordings for post-April 2013 certificates updated.
Find guidance on making new legal aid applications - to use with forms CIVAPP1...
Updated: Updated ‘Recently established schools under section 6A’ to show the agreed sponsor for a new primary free school in Northamptonshire.
‘Local authorities seeking proposers’ contains details of all...
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: 0963382 ...
Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 2 May 2016.
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...
The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the permit & decision document for:
Operator name: Veolia ES (...
In October 2015, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) published a consultation paper on its new Disability Action Plan. The consultation invited comments on the contents and commitments contained in the draft Disability...
Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times for the period 14 to 20 May 2016.
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...
Updated: DFID Management Response: Evaluative review of the Statebuilding Grant and the Palestinian Governance Facility added
This evaluative review attempts to answer three main questions:
to what...
Updated: DFID Management Response to ITAD Evaluation of the UK’s Humanitarian Response to Typhoon Haiyan added.
The evaluation focuses on both the initial response in the first 3 to 4 months, which constituted...
Business Secretary Sajid Javid writes to The Insolvency Service to order an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding BHS Plc going into administration.
Members of the public can ask the Attorney General to examine very low sentences handed down by Crown Courts in England and Wales within 28 days of sentencing under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme (ULS).
Successful candidates will be rewarded with a guaranteed job on completion – and the chance to interview for a promotion. They’ll also develop the skills and knowledge needed to gain chartered status.
Scientists from the Government Chemist programme have recently published a peer-reviewed paper in the journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences describing the application of imaging techniques as non-destructive...
A new paper in the Journal of the Association of Public Analysts describes a general screening method for the detection of 19 synthetic dyes in 5 different food products.
Synthetic dyes have been...
Updated: The publication date for the Invitation to Tender has been changed to 9 May 2016. As a result, the date for the London clarification question and answer session is now 23 May 2016.
Agricultural...
An immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding BHS going into administration has been ordered today (3 May 2016) by the Business Secretary Sajid Javid.
Mr Javid has instructed the Insolvency...
The prestigious equestrian event attracts the world’s premier 3 day eventers to the Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton House grounds in South Gloucestershire.
Cross country day at Badminton attracts crowds ...
Updated: New file titled Apprenticeships by geography and sector subject area: achievements 2005/06 to 2014/15 uploaded on 3 May 2016.
This statistical data set provides information on apprenticeships through...
Updated: Changed the definition of Income Support (Incapacity) expenditure for years 2000/01 to 2003/04 that is used in the GB Welfare table, Table 3a, and Incapacity Benefits table. Some figures in these tables...
Updated: Added the latest situation assessment updated.
A preliminary outbreak assessment and further updates on the situation for bluetongue virus (BTV-8) in France.
Updated: Added Tregantle firing times for the period 23 May to 5 June 2016.
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...
Updated: Added short notice pre-deployment training for Donna Nook 4 May 2016.
The MOD is aware of the disturbance that can be caused to local residents by activity at the UK air weapons ranges. In order...
Updated: Added an updated situation assessment for lumpy skin in south east europe.
A preliminary outbreak assessment and a further update on the situation for lumpy skin disease in Bulgaria and Greece...
Advice of the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) to the government on the implications of the Hixson et al study (2016).
ACRE sees no reason to change its original advice...
Updated: Leaflet updated to reflect the removal of the requirement to administer the KS1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test in 2016.
This information is for parents with a child at primary school...
For releases prior to October 2014 see the National Archives website.
Updated: Added supplementary delegated powers memorandum.
This memorandum identifies the provisions of the Enterprise Bill which grant powers to make delegated legislation. It explains in each case why ...
Updated: Updated fees as at 3 May 2016
Fees are non-refundable, subject to change and an official receipt must be given for all fees.
Updated: May 2016 data added
Vessel lists include details of administrative port, home port, port letters and number, vessel name, Registry of Shipping and Seamen number and overall length.
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Updated: May 2016 data added
Vessel lists include details of administrative port, home port, port letters and number, vessel name, Registry of Shipping and Seamen number and overall length.
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Updated: Factsheet updated as of 29 April 2016
This update is correct as of 10 March 2016. Further updates will be published as the situation changes.
Updated: Updated the January 2016 edition.
MOD publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.
Updated: Updated the explanatory note for making a formal application for an exemption to the rent reductions in the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016.
The Rent Standard Guidance expands upon the Rent Standard...
Updated: LRS monthly headline report for April 2016 uploaded on 3 May 2016.
This report shows summary counts of 40 report lines that are grouped into 7 sub-sets as trends for the last 6 months.
...
Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estate list
The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have been administered...
Updated: Civil representation guidance on proceedings codes and standard wordings for post-April 2013 certificates updated.
Find guidance on making new legal aid applications - to use with forms CIVAPP1...
Updated: Updated ‘Recently established schools under section 6A’ to show the agreed sponsor for a new primary free school in Northamptonshire.
‘Local authorities seeking proposers’ contains details of all...
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: 0963382 ...
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...
Updated: Amendment to document.
This is a list of organisations that can help you to promote Payroll Giving in the workplace, whether using a professional fundraising organisation, staff champions or a ...
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...
Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 2 May 2016.
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the permit & decision document for:
Operator name: Veolia ES (...
In October 2015, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) published a consultation paper on its new Disability Action Plan. The consultation invited comments on the contents and commitments contained in the draft Disability...
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...
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...
Updated: Updated the table to show the progress of accreditation.
This document shows which specifications from exam boards have been accredited for teaching from September 2016 or, where the specification...
Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times for the period 14 to 20 May 2016.
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...
Updated: DFID Management Response: Evaluative review of the Statebuilding Grant and the Palestinian Governance Facility added
This evaluative review attempts to answer three main questions:
to what...
My sincere gratitude to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande and Sir Ciarán Devane, Chief Executive of the British Council, for welcoming me here today at the opening of Going Global.
I am ...
The overhead gantries, which will carry message and variable speed limit signs, are being installed over the next 6 weeks with the first being erected across the M62, between junction 19 at Heywood and junction...
With around 61.5 percent of anticipated applications already submitted or in progress, the new online claim elements of the Rural Payments service are working well for tens of thousands.
Farmers are ...
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt. Hon Theresa Villiers MP today announced the appointment of His Honour Judge Brian Barker CBE QC to the dual role of Chair of the Northern Ireland Committee on Protection...
Successful candidates will be rewarded with a guaranteed job on completion – and the chance to interview for a promotion. They’ll also develop the skills and knowledge needed to gain chartered status.
Thank you Miranda [Wolpert, Reader in Evidence-Based Practice and Research at University College London, and Director of the Evidence-Based Practice Unit] for inviting me to join you at this event today. I am...
Updated: Updated DSO 07/2012.
Detention service order on how UK Visas and Immigration handle medical appointments outside the detention estate.
Updated: Further information added about new annual report and accounts being published in June 2016.
We are in the second year of the simpler, better, safer Strategic Plan and we have already delivered...
Updated: Releases for April 2017 added.
DECC’s timetable of statistical releases for twelve months ahead; all releases are National Statistics unless indicated otherwise. The timetable will be updated at...
Updated: Exchange rate £1= 1.4014 Swiss Francs as of 1 May 2016.
All Intellectual Property Office fee bearing forms should be accompanied with a supporting fee sheet.
The following...
The Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC) carried out a review of the surveillance camera code of practice in 2015.
The documents above outline:
the government’s response to the review...
Updated: Updated document to include Iceland
Over 20 countries have joined the UK-led pilot to automatically share ownership information for companies. As such their tax and law enforcement agencies will...
Updated: Added accessible ODT version of call-off contract
This contract is an agreement between a public sector buyer and a Digital Outcomes and Specialists supplier.
Updated: Updated sections: The covenant in communities and The covenant in businesses.
This documents provides information on what action we will be taking and how these committments are being supported...
Updated: updated the Armed forces covenant for communities.
Community covenants by region:
Two Northern Ireland councils have recently signed the armed forces community covenant Armagh City...
Updated: Updated (v16) to include ability to choose category III for primate exposures to head or neck.
Return completed risk assessment form to the vaccine clerk, Virus reference department (VRD)
Updated: Change of Central Authorisation team address.
The ‘fit and proper persons’ test is concerned with ensuring that charities are not managed or controlled by individuals who present a risk to the...
Updated: Updated timescale of paper to be published
The Public Services (Social Value) Act requires commissioners who procure services to consider social, economic and environmental benefits.
This...
Updated: Updated EU regulations: 29 October 2015 and 25 February 2016
In 2006, the European Union imposed restrictive measures, which included among other matters, a freeze on the funds of President Lukashenko...
Updated: Added new firing times for the period 16 to 31 May 2016.
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s...
Updated: Updated the expressions of interest form and guidance.
Thank you for your interest in the Covenant Fund.
We are currently closed to applications but will open again in May 2016.
Updated: New event OHIM workhop (17 May 2016) added.
There are numerous events throughout the UK and abroad which have an intellectual property or business focus. The calendar is updated regularly so keep...
This guidance explains the redress options available to victims of competition law breaches.
The guidance reflects the changes in the law made by the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) as well as those due...
Updated: New file titled Apprenticeships by geography and sector subject area: achievements 2005/06 to 2014/15 uploaded on 3 May 2016.
This statistical data set provides information on apprenticeships through...
Updated: Updated contact information for Jobcentre Plus District Managers in the following areas: Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, Birmingham and Solihull, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, Kent, Greater Manchester...
Updated: Changed the definition of Income Support (Incapacity) expenditure for years 2000/01 to 2003/04 that is used in the GB Welfare table, Table 3a, and Incapacity Benefits table. Some figures in these tables...
Updated: QOS.4 text in DNSP obligations clarified in April 2016. This was only a text change - the intent behind the obligation has not changed.
Read this document to find about:
the PSN DiffServ...
Updated: Added the latest situation assessment updated.
A preliminary outbreak assessment and further updates on the situation for bluetongue virus (BTV-8) in France.
Updated: Added Tregantle firing times for the period 23 May to 5 June 2016.
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...
Updated: Added short notice pre-deployment training for Donna Nook 4 May 2016.
The MOD is aware of the disturbance that can be caused to local residents by activity at the UK air weapons ranges. In order...
Updated: Added an updated situation assessment for lumpy skin in south east europe.
A preliminary outbreak assessment and a further update on the situation for lumpy skin disease in Bulgaria and Greece...
Advice of the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) to the government on the implications of the Hixson et al study (2016).
ACRE sees no reason to change its original advice...
Updated: Regislations and disclosures and Yield stats documents updated to reflect monthly updates of the LDF Helpdesk.
The Liechtenstein disclosure ran from 1 September 2009 until 31 December 2015. It ...
Updated: Leaflet updated to reflect the removal of the requirement to administer the KS1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test in 2016.
This information is for parents with a child at primary school...
For releases prior to October 2014 see the National Archives website.
Updated: Added supplementary delegated powers memorandum.
This memorandum identifies the provisions of the Enterprise Bill which grant powers to make delegated legislation. It explains in each case why ...
Updated: Updated fees as at 3 May 2016
Fees are non-refundable, subject to change and an official receipt must be given for all fees.
Updated: May 2016 data added
Vessel lists include details of administrative port, home port, port letters and number, vessel name, Registry of Shipping and Seamen number and overall length.
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Updated: May 2016 data added
Vessel lists include details of administrative port, home port, port letters and number, vessel name, Registry of Shipping and Seamen number and overall length.
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Seven out of ten tech business founders and investors intend to vote Remain in June’s referendum. Some of the UK’s fastest growing tech companies explain why they back the Remain campaign
With the EU Referendum...
A self-employed worker from Glossop has been fined for unsafe gas work.
A Nottinghamshire demolition company has been fined for safety failings following a report to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Last week, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that it would refer the merger for an in-depth investigation unless Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) offered acceptable undertakings to address...
Updated: Updated content about the use of bonus funds
Several banks and building societies have already committed to offer the Help to Buy: ISA from 1 DecemberBarclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide...
The speech will be available here shortly after it has been delivered.
The guidance (Competition law redress: A guide to taking action for breaches of competition law) reflects changes in the law as a result of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 which make it easier for individuals...
The Companies, Partnerships and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2015 came into force on 6 April 2015. These set out a number of changes to what companies have to do when preparing and filing ...
This Statistical Notice advises users of proposed changes to future:
Households Below Average Income (HBAI) Family Resources Survey (FRS) Pensioners’ Income Series (PI) Income-related benefits: ...
Updated: Added a 'myths' document to help clarify the facts about Ofsted’s regulation and inspection of children’s homes.
This page has:
the framework and evaluation criteria for inspections from...
Updated: The letter appointing the SRO of the Blythe House Programme has been published.
Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP Senior Responsible Owners (SROs). ...
The zero response to an FOI requesting details of monies paid to police informants by the CNC.
The nil response to an FOI asking for details of investigations into people for using dinitrophenol, also known as DNP.
The zero response to an FOI asking for details of when the CNC has used data from Oyster cards or Boris Bikes to investigate crime. *[FOI]: Freedom of information *[CNC]: Civil Nuclear Constabulary *[CNPA]: Civil...
The nil response to an FOI asking for details of information CNC has collected from Fitbits for use in investigations.
This procedure relates to complaints against actions taken by the Commission, its members, and members of the Secretariat or any other organisation contracted to provide specific administrative or other services...
Updated: 28 April 2016 version uploaded
The attached table details recruitment and placement agencies approved by MCA under regulation 1.4 of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
You can register to release non-native bumblebee colonies in commercial glasshouses if you own or manage a horticultural business or a research establishment that’s taking part in the Tomato Growers Association...
Updated: Added report for week 17, 2016.
This report compares the current week’s data on statutory notifications of causative agents to that of the previous 5 weeks.
For historical data, email <...
Updated: Updated 2016
Commission policy on commissioner and secretariat travel abroad, domestic air travel, rail and car journeys.
Updated: Updated 2016 version
The CSCUK’s definition of fraud, the policy, and how to report fraud to the commission.
Updated: Added European food microbiology legislation scheme: distribution EFL36 report.
The European food microbiology legislation scheme assesses the participants’ ability to:
test and interpret...
Updated: Apprenticeship Vacancy Archive updated on 3 May 2016.
This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and traineeship opportunities...
Updated: Added drinking water scheme: distribution W168 report.
For more information, please email foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.
Updated: Added recreational and surface water scheme: distribution S71 report.
This scheme is suitable for laboratories that routinely monitor for indicator organisms and pathogens in:
bathing beaches...
Updated: Published S4/2016: Additional New Burdens funding to meet the costs of implementing welfare reform changes in 2016/17.
Housing Benefit subsidy (S) circulars give information about:
the ...
Updated: Updated DSO 07/2012.
Detention service order on how UK Visas and Immigration handle medical appointments outside the detention estate.
The decisions set out:
names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
The decisions set out:
names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
HMRC is clarifying its policy concerning the VAT treatment of works where an individual planning application is not necessary because statutory planning consent has been granted though PDRs.
HMRC will...
new consultation to bring greater transparency to tipping for workers and consumers options include updating the current voluntary code of practice and putting it on a statutory footing over 80% ...
The £47 million contract has been awarded to Babcock. The company manage the so called ‘white fleet’ of cars, vans, trucks and specialist vehicles on behalf of the MOD, covering the UK and Northern ...
From today, you can create bespoke aggregated house price reports using our free online Standard Report tool.
This online tool enables statistical analysis of geographical areas in England and ...
Updated: Updated list of consular fees
A full list of Consular fees.
Updated: New fees from April 2016
A full list of Consular fees
Natural Resources Wales is responsible for monitoring and reporting against the standards in the revised Bathing Water Directive. This report presents the results of the 2015 bathing water monitoring. It discusses...
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
This Statistical Notice advises users of proposed changes to future:
Households Below Average Income (HBAI) Family Resources Survey (FRS) Pensioners’ Income Series (PI) Income-related benefits: ...
Updated: Added a 'myths' document to help clarify the facts about Ofsted’s regulation and inspection of children’s homes.
This page has:
the framework and evaluation criteria for inspections from...
Updated: The letter appointing the SRO of the Blythe House Programme has been published.
Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP Senior Responsible Owners (SROs). ...
Updated: This notice cancels and replaces Notice 701/29 (February 2013). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.
This notice cancels and replaces Notice...
The zero response to an FOI requesting details of monies paid to police informants by the CNC.
The nil response to an FOI asking for details of investigations into people for using dinitrophenol, also known as DNP.
The zero response to an FOI asking for details of when the CNC has used data from Oyster cards or Boris Bikes to investigate crime. *[FOI]: Freedom of information *[CNC]: Civil Nuclear Constabulary *[CNPA]: Civil...
The nil response to an FOI asking for details of information CNC has collected from Fitbits for use in investigations.
Updated: A new online form is available to use.
You can authorise a tax adviser (for example, an accountant) to act on your behalf to deal with any issues with your High Income Child benefit charge
This procedure relates to complaints against actions taken by the Commission, its members, and members of the Secretariat or any other organisation contracted to provide specific administrative or other services...
Updated: A new online service is available to use.
If you’re a close company that’s paid tax on a loan to a participator, and you want to reclaim that tax once the loan has been repaid, released or written...
Updated: 28 April 2016 version uploaded
The attached table details recruitment and placement agencies approved by MCA under regulation 1.4 of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
You can register to release non-native bumblebee colonies in commercial glasshouses if you own or manage a horticultural business or a research establishment that’s taking part in the Tomato Growers Association...
Updated: Added report for week 17, 2016.
This report compares the current week’s data on statutory notifications of causative agents to that of the previous 5 weeks.
For historical data, email <...
Updated: Updated 2016
Commission policy on commissioner and secretariat travel abroad, domestic air travel, rail and car journeys.
Updated: Updated 2016 version
The CSCUK’s definition of fraud, the policy, and how to report fraud to the commission.
Seven out of ten tech business founders and investors intend to vote Remain in June’s referendum. Some of the UK’s fastest growing tech companies explain why they back the Remain campaign
With the EU Referendum...
Please click the "Read More" button to view information on Home-Start in Paderborn.
The events, which are aimed at both existing and potential new public sector buyers and suppliers, will give you the chance to contribute your thoughts on how the next agreement can best meet public sector temporary...
On World Press Freedom Day 2016, Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay said:
Promoting freedom of the press and the right to access information is not just the right thing to do; it is also the smart...
Updated: Updated list of consular fees
A full list of Consular fees.
Updated: 56 schemes have been added to this page.
The list contains pension schemes that have told HMRC that they meet the conditions to be a ROPS and have asked to be included on the list.
An updated...
Updated: New fees from April 2016
A full list of Consular fees
A new on-line regulatory toolbox for the aquaculture industry in England has gone live this month. The Centre for Fisheries, Environment and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has developed this tool to support new...
From John O’Groats to Land’s End, all single jobseekers can now claim Universal Credit as the government delivers on its commitment to revolutionise welfare.
Universal Credit is now operating from every...