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26 May 2016

Guidance: Portugal – List of lawyers
seen at 22:31, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated List of English speaking Lawyers in Portugal

The list of English speaking lawyers in Portugal has been prepared for the convenience of British nationals who require legal advice.

Guidance: Portugal – Consular Fees
seen at 22:31, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated date of Consular fee changes in May 2016

A full list of Consular fees

Transparency data: BIS: spending over £25,000, February 2016
seen at 21:31, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) publishes details of all departmental spending, both over £25,000 and under, on a monthly basis.

Research and analysis: Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2016
seen at 21:31, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

For previous reports see:

Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2015

Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2014...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 10 (2016)
seen at 21:31, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(18) news uploaded

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

Guidance: Portugal – List of lawyers
seen at 21:31, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated List of English speaking Lawyers in Portugal

The list of English speaking lawyers in Portugal has been prepared for the convenience of British nationals who require legal advice.

Guidance: Portugal – Consular Fees
seen at 21:31, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated date of Consular fee changes in May 2016

A full list of Consular fees

News story: New powers to strengthen coastal security
seen at 21:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Britain’s maritime security will be bolstered, as new powers to help target smugglers and prevent illegal entry come into force, and details of further investment in maritime patrol capability are announced.

Guidance: Key stage 1 assessments collection 2016: guide
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

This guide includes information on:

which schools and pupils are in the scope of the KS1 assessments data collection what data to submit what teacher assessment codes to use with the data what formats...
Official Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Announcement following the response from a user consultation exercise.

Exact dates of these publications are announced 3 months in advance on the statistics release calendar. As part of ...

Consultation outcome: Drinking Water Regulations: changes to include monitoring for radioactive substances
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses and government response added.

We want to know what you think about our draft Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 and draft Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations...

Promotional material: User consultation: HMRC Indirect Tax receipts statistics
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published response to the consultation on Stamp Duty Land Tax and Property Transaction bulletins

We ran a consultation between 19 November 2015 and 11 February 2016 which asked users for their ...

Guidance: Civil legal advice contract 2013
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment notification published for 2013, 2014, & 2015 Standard Civil Contracts, plus CLA specification. Also updated Standard Civil Contracts specification: general rules 1-6.

This contract covers...

Guidance: Standard Civil Contract 2015
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment notification published for 2013, 2014, & 2015 Standard Civil Contracts, plus CLA specification. Also updated Standard Civil Contracts specification: general rules 1-6.

The 2015 Standard...

Guidance: Standard civil contract 2014
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment notification published for 2013, 2014, & 2015 Standard Civil Contracts, plus CLA specification. Also updated Standard Civil Contracts specification: general rules 1-6.

The 2014 standard...

Guidance: Standard civil contract 2013
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment notification published for 2013, 2014, & 2015 Standard Civil Contracts, plus CLA specification. Also updated Standard Civil Contracts specification: general rules 1-6.

The standard civil...

Research and analysis: Potato brown rot river sampling
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) annually monitors potatoes and has a programme of sampling watercourses to check for the organism (Ralstonia solanacearum) which causes potato brown rot.

The ...

Form: Sponsor capacity fund: application form
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the application form for the 2016 to 2017 financial year.

The sponsor capacity fund (SCF) supports eligible academy trusts that need additional funding to take on schools. This includes...

Form: Assumptions log template
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The assumptions log documents inputs and assumptions, giving information about the source, methodology, update dates and sign-off process. It also allows teams to identify assumptions which may carry higher risk...

Guidance: Radiation recovery guidance and tools: user guide
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

This user guide provides comprehensive instructions on using the Radiation Recovery Navigation Tools (RRNT) and the associated Radiation Recovery Record Form (RRRF), together with a set of worked examples.

Official Statistics: 24+ advanced learning loans application information: May 2016
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Information on the number of applications for 24+ advanced learning loans received by the Student Loans Company between May 2015 and April 2016 for the August 2015 to July 2016 academic year.

Information...

Guidance: Stagecoach South Western Trains: rail franchise agreement
seen at 20:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SSWT franchise agreement and national rail franchise terms.

The legal franchise agreement between the Secretary of State for Transport and Stagecoach South Western Trains (SSWT).

The SSWT...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: Scotland toolkit
seen at 20:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The UKCES Employer Skills Survey reports were revised in May 2016 due to a weighting adjustment.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015 for...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: Northern Ireland Toolkit
seen at 20:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The UKCES Employer Skills Survey reports were revised in May 2016 due to a weighting adjustment.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015 for...

Guidance: Commanding officers guide (manual of service law: JSP 830 volume 1)
seen at 20:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated Chapter 13 with the inclusion of 'mental injury' in Service Compensation Orders and replaced amendment list with updated version which lists latest changes.

This volume is intended...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: England and local toolkit
seen at 20:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The UKCES Employer Skills Survey reports were revised in May 2016 due to a weighting adjustment.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015 for...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: supplementary documents
seen at 20:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The UKCES Employer Skills Survey reports were revised in May 2016 due to a weighting adjustment.

All supplementary documents relating to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ Employer Skills...

Guidance: Phonics screening check data collection 2016: guide
seen at 20:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

This guide explains how to collect and submit phonics screening check data collection returns from all:

local-authority-maintained schools academies special schools (schools for children with...
Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 20:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tool and version log.

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

children looked...
Research and analysis: GAD client survey 2016
seen at 20:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

GAD provides actuarial analysis for the public sector from the public sector, and we aim to be highly valued. We therefore take our clients’ views seriously.

Our client satisfaction survey is very important...

Transparency data: BIS: spending over £25,000, February 2016
seen at 20:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) publishes details of all departmental spending, both over £25,000 and under, on a monthly basis.

Research and analysis: Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2016
seen at 20:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

For previous reports see:

Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2015

Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2014...

News story: Ofqual publishes open letter and figures on summer 2016 exams
seen at 20:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

In the letter (attached below), the exams regulator advises on how grades will be awarded, the potential impact of new qualifications and the importance of exam security.

The letter, which was sent by...

News story: Ten reasons why Northern Ireland is safer, stronger and better off in the EU
seen at 20:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
1. We get easy access to the Single Market

Over the last decade around 60% of all goods exported from Northern Ireland went to the EU. 87% of food and drink exports (£1.2bn) go to the EU.

2. You...
News story: Innovation with impact: showcasing UK business successes
seen at 20:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Successful technology businesses feature in a new Innovate UK publication celebrating the impact of innovation.

The booklet highlights 50 successful companies that have been helped by Innovate UK.

<...
Research and analysis: Meningococcal ACWY immunisation programme: vaccine coverage estimates
seen at 19:29, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded HPR 10(18) report.

Vaccine coverage data estimates and commentary relating to the national MenACWY vaccine, introduced in response to an increase in cases of invasive meningococcal...

Guidance: SSRO answers - updated
seen at 19:28, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SSRO answers updated for May 2016

This document provides clarity to parties involved in a qualifying defence contract or qualifying sub-contract. The answers were updated on 26 May 2016; these ...

Guidance: Key stage 1 assessments collection 2016: guide
seen at 19:28, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

This guide includes information on:

which schools and pupils are in the scope of the KS1 assessments data collection what data to submit what teacher assessment codes to use with the data what formats...
Official Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 19:28, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Announcement following the response from a user consultation exercise.

Exact dates of these publications are announced 3 months in advance on the statistics release calendar. As part of ...

Consultation outcome: Drinking Water Regulations: changes to include monitoring for radioactive substances
seen at 19:28, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses and government response added.

We want to know what you think about our draft Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 and draft Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations...

Policy paper: River Thames Scheme: reducing flood risk from Datchet to Teddington
seen at 19:28, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The funding section of this document has been updated.

The River Thames Scheme is a proposed programme of projects and investment to reduce flood risk in communities near Heathrow, including Datchet...

Promotional material: User consultation: HMRC Indirect Tax receipts statistics
seen at 19:28, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published response to the consultation on Stamp Duty Land Tax and Property Transaction bulletins

We ran a consultation between 19 November 2015 and 11 February 2016 which asked users for their ...

Guidance: Civil legal advice contract 2013
seen at 19:23, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment notification published for 2013, 2014, & 2015 Standard Civil Contracts, plus CLA specification. Also updated Standard Civil Contracts specification: general rules 1-6.

This contract covers...

Guidance: Standard Civil Contract 2015
seen at 19:19, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment notification published for 2013, 2014, & 2015 Standard Civil Contracts, plus CLA specification. Also updated Standard Civil Contracts specification: general rules 1-6.

The 2015 Standard...

Guidance: Standard civil contract 2014
seen at 19:16, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment notification published for 2013, 2014, & 2015 Standard Civil Contracts, plus CLA specification. Also updated Standard Civil Contracts specification: general rules 1-6.

The 2014 standard...

Guidance: Standard civil contract 2013
seen at 19:10, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment notification published for 2013, 2014, & 2015 Standard Civil Contracts, plus CLA specification. Also updated Standard Civil Contracts specification: general rules 1-6.

The standard civil...

Research and analysis: Potato brown rot river sampling
seen at 19:10, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) annually monitors potatoes and has a programme of sampling watercourses to check for the organism (Ralstonia solanacearum) which causes potato brown rot.

The ...

Form: Sponsor capacity fund: application form
seen at 19:10, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the application form for the 2016 to 2017 financial year.

The sponsor capacity fund (SCF) supports eligible academy trusts that need additional funding to take on schools. This includes...

Form: Assumptions log template
seen at 19:10, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The assumptions log documents inputs and assumptions, giving information about the source, methodology, update dates and sign-off process. It also allows teams to identify assumptions which may carry higher risk...

Guidance: Radiation recovery guidance and tools: user guide
seen at 19:09, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

This user guide provides comprehensive instructions on using the Radiation Recovery Navigation Tools (RRNT) and the associated Radiation Recovery Record Form (RRRF), together with a set of worked examples.

Official Statistics: 24+ advanced learning loans application information: May 2016
seen at 19:09, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Information on the number of applications for 24+ advanced learning loans received by the Student Loans Company between May 2015 and April 2016 for the August 2015 to July 2016 academic year.

Information...

Guidance: Stagecoach South Western Trains: rail franchise agreement
seen at 18:36, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SSWT franchise agreement and national rail franchise terms.

The legal franchise agreement between the Secretary of State for Transport and Stagecoach South Western Trains (SSWT).

The SSWT...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: Scotland toolkit
seen at 18:36, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The UKCES Employer Skills Survey reports were revised in May 2016 due to a weighting adjustment.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015 for...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: Northern Ireland Toolkit
seen at 18:36, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The UKCES Employer Skills Survey reports were revised in May 2016 due to a weighting adjustment.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015 for...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: UK report
seen at 18:36, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The UKCES Employer Skills Survey reports were revised in May 2016 due to a weighting adjustment.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015. Provides...

Guidance: Commanding officers guide (manual of service law: JSP 830 volume 1)
seen at 18:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated Chapter 13 with the inclusion of 'mental injury' in Service Compensation Orders and replaced amendment list with updated version which lists latest changes.

This volume is intended...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: England and local toolkit
seen at 18:33, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The UKCES Employer Skills Survey reports were revised in May 2016 due to a weighting adjustment.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015 for...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: Wales Toolkit
seen at 18:33, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The UKCES Employer Skills Survey reports were revised in May 2016 due to a weighting adjustment.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015 for...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: supplementary documents
seen at 18:33, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The UKCES Employer Skills Survey reports were revised in May 2016 due to a weighting adjustment.

All supplementary documents relating to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ Employer Skills...

Guidance: Phonics screening check data collection 2016: guide
seen at 18:33, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

This guide explains how to collect and submit phonics screening check data collection returns from all:

local-authority-maintained schools academies special schools (schools for children with...
Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tool and version log.

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

children looked...
Guidance: Second Incomes Campaign: your guide to making a disclosure
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The example at Section 3.3 'Income that should be included in your disclosure' has been amended.

The Second Incomes Campaign provides an opportunity for individuals in employment who have additional...

Notice: TQ7 2LH, Mr Derek Weaving: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: DY7 5BQ, Mr Simon Nock, Mr Ronald Williams and Mr Philip Tart: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: TN12 5NA, Mr John Greenslade: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: BN8 5EE, Mrs Sophie Montebello and Mr Anthony Montebello: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: ME3 8DD, Mrs Adele James: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: BD23 4BN, Scalegill Estate Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: TN32 5UR, Mrs Philippa Weddle: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: TN26 3JT, Mr Mike Turner: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: TN25 7HU, Mr Edwin Beddy: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: CO4 5NE, Mrs Suzanna Nunn and Dr Stuart Gooding: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: GL7 5QF, Farmcare Trading Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: PE6 7HH, Mr Stuart Clark: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 26 May 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...

Research and analysis: GAD client survey 2016
seen at 18:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

GAD provides actuarial analysis for the public sector from the public sector, and we aim to be highly valued. We therefore take our clients’ views seriously.

Our client satisfaction survey is very important...

News story: CMA invites views on its consumer powers guidance
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The draft guidance sets out how the CMA uses its consumer powers to address market wide consumer problems and explains how it enforces consumer protection law and its investigatory powers.

The ...

News story: Help to Buy: ISA – 6 things you might not know
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect the full list of Help to Buy: ISA providers

Several banks and building societies offer the Help to Buy: ISA

Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide, NatWest, Santander, and...

News story: UK at forefront of energy and climate issues in Africa
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Minister Nick Hurd highlighted the UK’s leading role in supporting Africa to increase energy access and respond effectively to climate shocks, during his first visit to Zambia today.

News story: Update on Charity Commission board and subcommittees
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Following on from today’s announcement regarding recruitment and membership of the Charity Commission board, the following is a breakdown of membership of sub-committees.

This will be reviewed when the...

Press release: Charity Commission welcomes announcements on membership of its board
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, welcomes the opening of the application process for recruitment of members of the Charity Commission board. The commission...

Statement to Parliament: UK steel industry: update, May 2016
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a brief statement on Britain’s steel industry.

Yesterday, Tata’s board met in Mumbai and reviewed progress on the sale of their UK steelmaking assets.

Press release: Board member re-appointments and recruitment: Charity Commission
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The following Charity Commission board members have been reappointed:

Eryl Besse (to 31 December 2018) Orlando Fraser QC (to 31 December 2017) Tony Leifer (to 31 December 2018...
News story: Ofqual publishes open letter and figures on summer 2016 exams
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

In the letter (attached below), the exams regulator advises on how grades will be awarded, the potential impact of new qualifications and the importance of exam security.

The letter, which was sent by...

Press release: Funding boost for schools helping pupils develop character
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Schools that are using a wide range of activities to help broaden children’s learning experiences and boost character can now receive a share of &pound;6 million to boost that work and share it with others...

News story: Catherine Addy reappointed to the Insolvency Rules Committee
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor, in consultation with the Chancellor of the High Court, has today confirmed the reappointment of Catherine Addy to the Insolvency Rules Committee (IRC).

Catherine Addy will serve as...

Statement to Parliament: Rail franchising 26 May 2016
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the house that my department has published its refreshed programme for rail franchising. Through this my department is setting out an ambitious plan for new rail franchises that will give...

News story: Ten reasons why Northern Ireland is safer, stronger and better off in the EU
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
1. We get easy access to the Single Market

Over the last decade around 60% of all goods exported from Northern Ireland went to the EU. 87% of food and drink exports (&pound;1.2bn) go to the EU.

2. You...
News story: Innovation with impact: showcasing UK business successes
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Successful technology businesses feature in a new Innovate UK publication celebrating the impact of innovation.

The booklet highlights 50 successful companies that have been helped by Innovate UK.

<...
Speech: Baroness Shields calls for united action in tackling online extremism
seen at 18:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Leema for sharing your story with us. We admire your courage and maturity in coming forward. Hearing stories like Leema’s is important for us all. Too often, until our own lives are touched by such ...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: UK report
seen at 17:26, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added key findings infographics animations.

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015. Provides a comprehensive picture of skills needs and training...

Research and analysis: Impact of capping early exit charges in occupational pension schemes
seen at 17:26, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

On 26 May 2016, we launched a consultation on whether a cap should be applied to early exit charges in trust-based defined contribution occupational pension schemes.

We also published an impact assessment...

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: Wales Toolkit
seen at 17:25, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Results from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2015 for Wales only.

The survey provides a comprehensive picture of skills needs and training investment, including...

Notice: Notice 22/16 - Intervention: Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP)
seen at 17:25, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Intervention offers of SMP within the EU have now reached the 218k tonne revised ceiling for fixed price buying. Under the existing regulations, the Commission has closed intervention buying at a fixed price.

Notice: Case: Investigation into the commissioning of elective services in North East London
seen at 17:25, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published undertakings supplied by the commissioners and our decision to accept them.

We have decided to accept the commissioners undertakings instead of continuing our investigation...

Corporate report: Biometrics Commissioner's annual report 2015: further report
seen at 17:25, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The 2015 annual report of the Commissioner for the Retention and Use for Biometric Material (‘the Biometrics Commissioner’) was submitted to the Home Secretary on 18 December 2015 and published by her ...

Guidance: Crown Commercial Service update: May 2016
seen at 17:25, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The monthly customer update from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) provides government and public sector buyers with the latest information about developments in procurement policy and commercial reform, the...

FOI release: FOI release: ministerial briefings on migration
seen at 17:24, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0862-15 releases documents but some information is withheld under section 27 (international relations), section 35 (formulation or development of government policy) and section 40 (personal information) of...

Policy paper: New Homes Bonus: grant determination 2016 to 2017
seen at 17:24, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The grant determination is a signed legal document, setting out what the Department for Communities and Local Government will pay to local authorities in England in New Homes Bonus grant in 2016 to 2017.

Guidance: Excise Information Sheet 1 (2016): Single Transport Contract
seen at 17:24, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Single Transport Contract (STC) is a simplified procedure for the direct export of Excise Duty suspended goods from UK excise warehouses to customers outside of the EU single market.

The introduction ...

FOI release: FOI release: Mayor of London's visit to Japan
seen at 17:24, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0290-16 releases documents but some information is withheld under section 27 (international relations), section 38 (health and safety), section 40 (personal information) and section 43 (commercial interests...

Policy paper: Bus Services Bill: overview
seen at 17:23, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New fact sheets added.

Document summarising the main measures in the Bus Services Bill and explaining how government intends that they will work in practice.

The main points of the...

Guidance: Work Programme provider memos 2016
seen at 17:23, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added provider memo WP203.

These memos provide updates to the Work Programme provider guidance.

Independent report: Wood review of local safeguarding children boards
seen at 17:21, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The review sets out recommendations for making local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs) more effective.

LSCBs are responsible for improving the overall wellbeing of children in their local-authority...

Statutory guidance: New Enterprise Allowance provider guidance
seen at 17:21, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added New Enterprise Allowance memo 11 - includes information about recent changes to the provider guidance.

The New Enterprise Allowance scheme helps people who want to start their own business...

Guidance: Government financial reporting manual 2015 to 2016
seen at 17:18, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with: HM Treasury review of IFRS issued in 2015 to 16

For last year’s publication see the Government financial reporting manual for 2014 to 2015

The financial reporting...

Promotional material: Biofuels events calendar
seen at 17:18, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Slides from the 12 May 2016 low carbon fuels workshop released.

12 November 2014

Low carbon fuels stakeholder workshop (ZIP, 1.61MB), Great Minster House, London, 2.30 to 4.40pm

6 ...
Independent report: HS2 consumer surveys
seen at 17:17, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

These surveys were carried out by Ipsos MORI on behalf of HS2 Ltd between June 2014 and April 2015 and involved telephone interviews with UK adults.

The number of people surveyed in each study ranged ...

FOI release: FOI release: cost of staff training and recruitment
seen at 17:17, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0571-15 gives the cost of learning and development for 2014 to 2015. It refers the requester to their previous FOI request 0433-15 that provided a table of recruitment costs incurred in advertising roles...

Guidance: Changes to the death certification process
seen at 17:17, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

This is an overview of the proposed introduction of medical examiners and reforms to the process of Death Certification in England and Wales.

The reforms are expected to be introduced from April 2018 ...

FOI release: FOI release: British nationals detained in Republic of Ireland
seen at 17:17, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0886-15 releases a table giving the number of British nationals detained in the Republic of Ireland from September 2014 and gives the guidance explaining our support for British nationals abroad. The number...

Policy paper: The Lloyd’s Underwriters (Roll-over Relief on Disposal of Assets of Ancillary Trust Fund) (Tax) Regulations 2016
seen at 17:17, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

This measure enables individuals and individual partners in Lloyd’s partnerships to claim broadly the same Capital Gains Tax relief that was available before a change in the rules of Lloyd’s inadvertently restricted...

Corporate report: Government Buying Standards: DWP response 2015 to 2016
seen at 17:16, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The Government Buying Standards (GBS) are a set of sustainable specifications for a range of commonly purchased products. They are designed to make it easier for government departments to buy sustainably...

Guidance: Model services contract
seen at 16:58, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text and attachments added.

The Cabinet Office, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and the Government Legal Service have published an updated version of the Model Services Contract (MSC). ...

Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme
seen at 16:57, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest News section updated May 2016.

This document explains the plans to reduce flooding to properties and businesses on both the east and west banks of the River Adur in Shoreham.

Transparency data: Companies House purchase ledger spend 2016
seen at 16:57, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Purchase ledger spends for February and March added to the page.

In line with the government’s commitment to transparency Companies House has published information regarding its spending.

Guidance: Aircraft Accident Investigation in the UK Overseas Territories
seen at 16:57, 26 May in Search (Our copy).
the role of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) AAIB’s obligation to investigate an aircraft accident or serious incident the legal powers of an Inspector of Air Accidents the relationship between...
FOI release: FOI release: folders on Rendition Timeline and Gibson Inquiry
seen at 16:57, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0557-15 gives a list of links and documents already available in the public domain, together with a digest of information with some withheld under section 23 (security bodies), section 27 (international security...

Guidance: Customs Information Paper 33 (2016): the new requirements for Simplified Frontier Declarations/C21 amendment or cancellation requests
seen at 16:57, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this CIP is to tell customers which type of amendments to Simplified Frontier Declarations (SFDs)/C21s are required to be notified to HM Revenue and Customs, and which amendments to SFD/C21 should...

Guidance: Guidance on when new marine Natura 2000 sites should be taken into account in offshore renewable energy consents and licences
seen at 16:57, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and the Birds Directive (2009/147/EC) require that sites for certain species and habitat types are protected. These form part of the network of sites known as the Natura 2000...

Guidance: Packaging of tobacco products
seen at 16:57, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a new document, Tobacco and herbal packaging rules: quick guide

This guidance provides an overview of new rules on the packaging of tobacco (and herbal products for smoking) for retail, which...

Transparency data: Companies House government procurement card spend 2016
seen at 16:56, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government procurement card spend for February and March 2016 added to the page.

In line with the government commitment to transparency Companies House has published this information regarding ...

Corporate report: Whole of Government Accounts, 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:43, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Whole of Government Accounts consolidates the audited accounts of over 6,000 organisations across the UK public sector. WGA is based on International Financial Reporting Standards, the system of accounts used...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS & A levels for teaching from 2016
seen at 16:43, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: WJEC GCSE German accredited.

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

Guidance: Points-based system: Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)
seen at 16:42, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for how it considers applications in the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category of the PBS.

Guidance: Countryside Stewardship: Mid Tier (including water quality capital items) manual
seen at 16:41, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced Mid Tier options, supplements and capital items document. Minor change to text.

These documents explain the:

Mid Tier of Countryside Stewardship application process options...
Guidance: Countryside Stewardship: Higher Tier manual
seen at 16:31, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced Higher Tier options, supplements and items document. Minor change to text.

These documents explain:

the Higher Tier of Countryside Stewardship the application process the options...
Policy paper: Draft legislation: the Bank Levy (Amendment of Schedule 19 to the Finance Act 2011) Regulations 2016
seen at 16:31, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs has published draft regulations, together with a draft explanatory memorandum, for a period of consultation which will close on 30 June 2016.

A tax information and impact note...

Policy paper: Bank Levy: amending the definition of high quality liquid assets and high quality securities
seen at 16:31, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs is updating the definitions of high quality liquid assets and high quality securities to refer to the new regulatory regime that now applies to banks and building societies in the UK.

NERC publishes corporate responsibility statement
seen at 16:31, 26 May in NERC news (Our copy).

NERC has today published a corporate responsibility statement outlining our commitment to managing our activities in a responsible way.

News story: Skanska and Defence Infrastructure Organisation celebrate new college building topping out
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The new building, which has reached its highest point in construction terms, will be home to the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration. It will cover areas including catering, supply, transport...

News story: Home Office announces Inspector of Borders and Immigration contract extension
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Bolt, who previously held senior positions in national security and crime-fighting, including at the National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS) and the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), took up the...

News story: Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates benefit from new electronic visa waiver (EVW)
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

In early 2014, the UK introduced the original EVW scheme, allowing passport holders from Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to travel to the UK for a visit of up to 6 months by completing an online form...

Press release: Reappointment of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Chair
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson has today (26 May 2016) announced the reappointment of Dr Paul Golby as Chair of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Universities...

News story: Women in innovation: apply for infocus funding award
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Correction to the employment description of Soraya Jones.

Innovate UK has up to &pound;200,000 and a package of tailored support to award to businesswomen who have exciting ideas and the potential...

Press release: Biometrics Commissioner publishes report on issues raised in his 2015 annual report
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

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

News story: Derwent flood recovery 6 months after Desmond unleashed his wrath
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

It is now almost 6 months (6 months on June 4) since Storm Desmond hit, the emergency repairs to defences have been finished, over 30,000 tonnes of gravel have been moved and investigations are well underway ...

Press release: EU and Japan commit to political agreement on free trade deal
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
accelerated timeline agreed at the G7 summit in Japan today agreement will be worth &pound;5 billion a year to the UK economy – &pound;200 to each British household

The UK economy is set to ...

Press release: Eden flood recovery, six months after Desmond unleashed his wrath
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

It is now almost 6 months (6 months on June 4) since Storm Desmond hit, the emergency repairs to defences have been finished, over 30,000 tonnes of gravel have been moved and investigations are well underway ...

Press release: Kent & Leven recovery, 6 months after Desmond unleashed his wrath
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

It is now almost 6 months (6 months on June 4) since Storm Desmond hit, the emergency repairs to defences have been finished, over 30,000 tonnes of gravel have been moved and investigations are well underway ...

News story: Jutand 100 gets under way with a series of events across London
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Events across London have been held ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland, one of the largest naval actions in history and the most decisive sea battle of the First World War.

His Royal...

Press release: Environment Agency enforcement targets close season offenders
seen at 16:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Environment Agency enforcement teams have been busy cracking down on illegal fishing during the first few weeks of the coarse fish close season. Officers carried out more than 380 targeted patrols and found more...

Consultation outcome: Retail exits reform: draft regulations
seen at 14:39, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses and government response added.

We want to know what you think about draft regulations for retail exits. We’re also seeking feedback on a draft application form which water...

Guidance: HS2 Planning Forum meeting minutes 2016
seen at 14:39, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The HS2 Phase One Planning Forum was established in May 2013 in advance of the submission of the HS2 Bill, and has been meeting regularly since then.

Guidance: Compliance checks: penalties for tax avoidance schemes - CC/FS30a
seen at 14:39, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: Compliance checks: penalties for tax avoidance schemes - CC/FS30a
seen at 14:39, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

National Statistics: Further education and skills: statistical first release
seen at 14:39, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New document titled Further education and skills: statistical first release June 2016 Supplementary Tables uploaded on 26 May 2016.

Feedback is essential to ensure the SFR remains relevant to all...

Guidance: EU referendum: guidance for the Civil Service and special advisers
seen at 14:39, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Statutory 28-day pre-referendum guidance added.

The Cabinet Secretary, Sir Jeremy Heywood, has given guidance to civil servants and special advisers ahead of the EU referendum.

This guidance...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: monthly
seen at 14:38, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monthly exchange rates for June 2016 have been added to the page.

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

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FOI release: FOI release: Foreign Secretary's trip to Saudi Arabia
seen at 14:38, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

FOI 1065-15 releases the programme for the Foreign Secretary’s visit to Saudi Arabia in October 2015. Some information is withheld under section 38 (health and safety) and section 40 (personal information) of...

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeships
seen at 14:38, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file titled Breakdown by level and age: participation 2002/03 to 2014/15 uploaded on 26 May 2016.

This statistical data set provides information on apprenticeships through a number of reports...

Policy paper: Devolution - the next 5 years and beyond: government response to CLG Select Committee report
seen at 14:38, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

This document is a response by the government to the Communities and Local Government Select Committee report Devolution: the next five years and beyond published on 3 February 2016.

Open consultation: British Steel Pension Scheme
seen at 14:38, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected an error in the first sentence on page 18 (paragraph 61). Inserted "not" so it now reads – "DWP estimate that around 500 of these individuals would not be subjected to the cap following the...

Policy paper: Home Office response to the report on an inspection of the administrative review processes introduced following the 2014 Immigration Act
seen at 14:38, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector’s report on ‘an inspection of the administrative review processes introduced following the 2014 Immigration Act’ including achievements and recommendations...

Guidance: Customs Information Paper 37 (2016): completion notes for import entries for Inward Processing
seen at 14:38, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs are aware of error codes being received when declarations are being made to the special procedures Customs Procedure Codes for IP authorisation by customs declaration.

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday messages: 2016
seen at 14:38, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added message for 26 May 2016.

Hear Duncan Selbie’s weekly message via Audioboom.

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

Corporate report: Government Internal Audit Agency Corporate Plan 2016-17
seen at 14:37, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

GIAA became an agency of the Treasury in April 2015. GIAA provides internal audit and assurance services across a wide range of central government customers. The corporate plan outlines how the Government Internal...

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance summary
seen at 14:37, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 20, 2016.

Public Health England collects and analyses health related syndromic surveillance data and important public health mesages, and publishes weekly summaries.

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Research and analysis: Remote health advice bulletin
seen at 14:37, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 20, 2016.

Monitoring patterns in phone calls to the NHS 111 service each day across England, to track the spread of infectious diseases like flu and norovirus.These data...

Research and analysis: GP in hours bulletin
seen at 14:36, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 20, 2016.

Monitoring the number of visits to GPs during regular surgery hours for important clinical indicators. This system reports daily, and covers over 55% ...

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 14:36, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report and surveillance graphs (week 21, 2016).

These reports summarise UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses from October 2013 onwards.

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Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance bulletin
seen at 14:36, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 20, 2016.

Monitors the number of unscheduled visits and calls to GPs every day:

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department bulletin
seen at 14:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 20, 2016.

The Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance System (EDSSS) monitors the patient attendances each day, and what symptoms patients have, in a network of emergency...

Official Statistics: Mortality: weekly all-cause mortality surveillance
seen at 14:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 21, 2016.

Public Health England’s (PHE’s) weekly all-cause mortality surveillance helps to detect and report significant weekly excess mortality (deaths) above normal seasonal...

Correspondence: Response to the remit and recommendations for the Financial Policy Committee: Budget 2016
seen at 14:35, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

On 16 March, the Chancellor set out a series of recommendations to the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) under sections 9E(1) and 9E(2) of the Bank of England Act 1998 (as amended by the Financial Services Act...

Policy paper: Treasury minutes: May 2016
seen at 14:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Presented to Parliament by Command of Her Majesty.

Guidance: Exemptions from rent reduction (local authorities)
seen at 14:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016, contains provisions which introduce a new rent regime for registered providers of social housing in England. The Act and Regulations give the Secretary of State the...

Corporate report: Highways England's Accessibility Strategy
seen at 14:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Highways England operates, maintains, and modernises the strategic road network.

An accessible, inclusive and integrated network is a key part of providing an effective transport system. Our ambition ...

Transparency data: Open academies and academy projects in development
seen at 14:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the spreadsheet to show open academies and academy projects in development in May 2016.

This spreadsheet sets out:

details of the total number of open academies details of schools...
Corporate report: Highways England's supply chain skills and capability plan
seen at 14:34, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Highways England is delivering a significant &pound;15 billion programme to modernise and maintain England’s motorways and major A roads. This represents major growth over current investment levels.

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Transparency data: Workforce management information: MOJ
seen at 14:33, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Workforce management information for April 2016 published.

Information on the Ministry of Justice, its agencies and executive non-departmental public bodies’ paybills for 2010 to 2016; its workforce...

Guidance: Customs Information Paper 38 (2016): Customs Comprehensive Guarantee forms for securities
seen at 14:33, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

The Union Customs Code (UCC) has introduced a mandatory guarantee requirement for a number of different customs authorisations and approvals. The UCC Regulation 952/13 took effect from 1 May 2016.

Correspondence: Response to Friends of the Earth regarding coal extraction
seen at 14:33, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Response to Friends of the Earth regarding coal extraction.

Guidance: Subject knowledge enhancement (SKE): operations manual
seen at 14:33, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to dates in paragraphs 10 and 11 and page 10 on subject knowledge enhancement operations manual 2015 to 2016

A manual for initial teacher training (ITT) providers and School Direct lead ...

Guidance: Flu immunisation for primary school children: advice for headteachers
seen at 14:33, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include information for the 2016 to 2017 flu season.

This guidance has been produced to assist head teachers and their school staff and answers the most frequently asked questions regarding...

Consultation outcome: Marking reviews, appeals, grade boundaries and Code of Practice
seen at 14:33, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added regulatory impact assessment.

This consultation is about three distinct but inter-related proposals:

To improve the way concerns about a candidate’s GCSE, AS or A level marks...

Promotional material: Five reasons to vaccinate your child against flu
seen at 14:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Information poster aimed at parents explaining the vaccine and benefits of vaccinating children against flu.

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 14:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Variation added on 26 May 2016

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

Current licensing documents are published on the understand...

Decision: Designs hearing decision O/262/16
seen at 14:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).
Litigants Dexil Limited v Peter Bryant Hearing officer Mrs Pike Note

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded...

National Statistics: Immigration statistics, January to March 2016
seen at 14:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Returns topic has been revised to correct some formatting errors.

Immigration statistics, January to March 2016: data tables.

This release presents immigration statistics from...

Official Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 18 to 24 May 2016
seen at 14:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

Notice: Current catch limits: 10 metres and under pool
seen at 14:32, 26 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Catch limits updated in line with variation of 26 May 2016

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe and can be varied through the year. Your fishing vessel licence annex will ...

News story: Home Secretary sets out radical fire and rescue reform programme
seen at 14:31, 26 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Home Secretary today unveiled a programme of reform for fire and rescue services that promises to be as radical and ambitious as that delivered in policing since 2010.

Speaking at an event hosted...

News story: Launch of National Infrastructure Assessment Consultation
seen at 14:31, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The National Infrastructure Commission has today (Thursday May 26) launched a consultation into the process and methodology of the National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA).

In its plan to establish the...

News story: Rip-off pedicabs to be driven off the road under new proposals
seen at 14:31, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

An estimated 400 of the unregulated vehicles operate in central London and the government wants to take dangerous ones off the road to keep passengers safe.

The plans are designed to deliver safer roads...

Speech: New British High Commissioner says "it is great to be back" in Pakistan
seen at 14:31, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming. This is not really a press conference or a big policy speech. What I really want to do is to say thank you for welcoming me to Pakistan – and to meet as many you as...

News story: Martha Lane Fox challenges the National Information Board
seen at 14:31, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

At a recent visit to South London and Maudsley in April 2016, Martha Lane Fox talked further about the need for wifi in hospitals and improving digital capabilities.

A digital NHS for everyone

News story: New blog post about trust in online reviews and blogs
seen at 14:31, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Jon Riley has written a blog post about trust in online reviews and endorsements with tips for consumers on how to use them.

Have you used online reviews/blogs to book your holiday this year? Were...

News story: Crescent Moon Visibility for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2016
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

HMNAO have produced information to show the visibility of the new crescent moon for June and July 2016 and the start of the holy month of Ramadan and the start of the Islamic Festival of Eid al-Fitr respectively...

News story: Apical: imaging and computer vision firm bought for $350 million
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

One of the UK’s fastest growing technology companies whose products sit in more than a billion smart devices has been acquired by digital technology multinational ARM.

Apical, which employs around 100...

Statement to Parliament: HS2 Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe): property consultation
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

I am today (26 May 2016) announcing to the House, the government’s package of measures to provide assistance to owner occupiers along the line of route for Phase 2a of the High Speed 2 project (West Midlands...

News story: Financial help for property owners affected by HS2 extended route to Crewe
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
property compensation and assistance package now available for owner-occupiers along the HS2 Phase 2a route between the West Midlands and Crewe improvements also made to proposed schemes covering Phase One...
News story: Board confirms Sheffield closure and creation of London policy centre by 2018
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The decision to create a combined London headquarters and policy centre and close the Sheffield office was announced by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) today (26 May 2016).

This...

News story: CDE webinar: how to submit an effective proposal, 25 May 2016
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Webinar recording now added.

A recording of this webinar is available to view now. This link is accessible until 9 June 2016 and you’ll need to sign in with your name, email and company...

News story: Prime Minister Reappoints Three Trustees to the Board of the British Museum
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

James Lupton co-founded the London office of Greenhill & Co. in 1998 and is Chairman of Greenhill Europe. He previously worked for 17 years at Baring Brothers, where he served in senior roles, including ...

News story: Crime news: use new form for faster delivery of expert reports
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

A new prior authority form is available to speed up the production of expert reports for court cases.

The new CRM4a has been designed in consultation with HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) following...

Press release: BPS 2016 sets new online record
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 80% of applications were made online using the Rural Payments service. With more than 85,500 submitted in total by the deadline, RPA is urging anyone still planning to claim, to do as soon as possible and...

News story: Women in innovation: apply for infocus funding award
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK has up to &pound;200,000 and a package of tailored support to award to businesswomen who have exciting ideas and the potential to become leaders in innovation and deliver significant economic ...

News story: Fairness at the heart of proposed changes to marking reviews and appeals system
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

These changes are underpinned by research which shows inconsistency in how marks have been reviewed in the past. This is unfair on those students who do not ask for a review of their marks. Mark changes will ...

News story: CMA accepts varied Rough undertakings
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

This follows the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) final decision that they should be varied, which was published in April.

Rough is a gas field in the North Sea used to store gas in the...

News story: Appointment to the Sentencing Council
seen at 14:30, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Sentencing Council for England and Wales was set up in 2009 to promote greater transparency and consistency in sentencing whilst maintaining the independence of the judiciary. The Council produces guidelines...