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05 July 2016

News story: Eid 2016: Greg Clark's message
seen at 22:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Greg Clark said:

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end I would like to wish Muslims across the country a happy Eid.

In the last month, mosques have opened their...

Consultation outcome: Marine plan - Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report
seen at 21:31, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Feedback on the consultation and final documents published

This consultation asked for feedback on the draft Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report for the next phase of marine plans.

...

Transparency data: School closures during the 5 July 2016 teacher strike
seen at 20:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document with final data.

A summary of data collected by the Department for Education on the day of the national teacher strike on 5 July 2016.

It specifies the proportion of government...

Official Statistics: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): annual data tables
seen at 20:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2015 England STI slideset in PowerPoint and PDF format.

Public Health England collects data on sexual health services and sexually transmitted infections diagnosed in genito-urinary...

Research and analysis: Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report - North East North West South East South West Marine Plans
seen at 20:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

The Sustainability Appraisal provides an independent assessment of the marine plans at each stage in their development, ensuring that economic, social and environmental sustainability is at the core of the marine...

Consultation outcome: Marine plan - Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report
seen at 20:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Feedback on the consultation and final documents published

This consultation asked for feedback on the draft Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report for the next phase of marine plans.

...

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall spend a second day in Wales
seen at 20:33, 5 July in (Our copy).
#TRHinWales: Day two
Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with A)
seen at 18:36, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for Alexander Mann Solutions.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 18:36, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Bohemia Interactive Simulations (UK) Limited.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with C)
seen at 18:36, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Complete Training Solution LTD.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...

Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 6: Ofcom and Other Regulation
seen at 18:36, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 6 of the bill will:

introduce a new statutory code of practice on direct marketing, enabling the Information Commissioner to take more effective action against nuisance calls. This code will mean...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 5: Digital Government
seen at 18:36, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 5 of the bill will:

improve public services through better use of data whilst safeguarding citizens’ privacy allow government to identify persons eligible for benefits or services to enable help...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 4: Intellectual Property
seen at 18:36, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 4 of the bill will:

increase the maximum sentence for online copyright infringement from two to ten years create a new online design registration system, known as webmarking, making it easier for...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 3: Online Pornography
seen at 18:36, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 3 of the bill will:

introduce a new requirement in law for commercial providers to have in place robust age verification controls for online pornographic content in the UK establish a new regulatory...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 2: Digital Infrastructure
seen at 18:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 2 of the bill will:

reform the Electronic Communications Code, to deliver better coverage in rural areas through greater investment and faster rollout of mobile and broadband infrastructure across...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 1: Access to Digital Services
seen at 18:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 1 of the bill will:

create a new broadband Universal Service Obligation (USO) which will set out how government and industry will deliver broadband connectivity. This will ensure everyone has the...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Overview
seen at 18:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

The Digital Economy Bill introduces measures to modernise our climate for enterprise, ensuring that Britain remains at the forefront of the global 21st century economy. It will:

empower consumers and ...
Policy paper: Choice in end of life care: government response
seen at 18:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

This report details the 6 commitments that the government has made to the public to end variation in end of life care across the health system by 2020.

These are:

honest discussions between care...
Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with D)
seen at 18:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for DESIblitz.com and Design Jessica.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeship vacancies
seen at 18:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July 2016 apprenticeship vacancy files uploaded on 5 July 2016.

This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and traineeship...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with H to J)
seen at 18:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for HR Dept Ltd.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with Q to R)
seen at 18:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge Reed Specialist Recruitment.

Looking for the signed pledge from Royal Bank of Scotland? It’s published under the joint pledge, Holt’s Military Banking, Nat West & ...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with G)
seen at 18:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Grafton College.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 18:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Project People Limited.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with T)
seen at 18:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledges for Trogon Group Limited and The Prince's Trust.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 18:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for Spire FM, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and SA Group.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 18:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Wrexham FC.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate...

Guidance: Belgium – Consular Fees
seen at 18:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees as of 6 July 2016.

A full list of Consular fees.

Guidance: Chile – Consular Fees
seen at 18:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees for July

A full list of Consular fees

Transparency data: Ofqual prompt payment data
seen at 18:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an attachment for prompt payment data - 2016-17

In line with UK government commitments to increase transparency, we publish details of how promptly we pay invoices. We will continue to publish...

Guidance: 16 to 19 study programmes: work experience
seen at 18:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Post-16 work experience as a part of 16 to 19 study programmes and traineeships' to clarify the provider's liability for accidents.

This applies to the 2015 to 2016 and 2016 to 2017 academic...

Research and analysis: Post-adoption support interventions: independent evidence review
seen at 18:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

The main findings from a review of available evidence relating to 15 adoption support approaches between August and November 2015.

Guidance: Magistrate advisory committee recruitment information
seen at 18:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor change

You need to apply to the advisory committee for your local magistrates’ court.

Check the list of advisory committees to see if there are any vacancies in your area, and find...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 27 June 2016
seen at 18:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 27 June 2016

Guidance: BDUK New Procurement Pipeline
seen at 18:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The latest version of the Project Financial Model template (PFM) is available on this webpage

Bidder Support Supplier Briefing Sessions

Following the State Aid decision on BDUK’s National Broadband...

Decision: Trafford community and voluntary controlled schools
seen at 18:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3133

Type of decision: admission objections - not upheld

School type: community and voluntary controlled

School phase: primary

Local authority: metropolitan...

Guidance: Pension Credit: technical guidance
seen at 18:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the guide to take account of the April 2016 changes to benefit rates, Savings Credit rules and Assessed Income Period rules. The guide also includes the latest information on ‘pension flexibilities...

Transparency data: School closures during the 5 July 2016 teacher strike
seen at 18:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document with final data.

A summary of data collected by the Department for Education on the day of the national teacher strike on 5 July 2016.

It specifies the proportion of government...

Official Statistics: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): annual data tables
seen at 18:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2015 England STI slideset in PowerPoint and PDF format.

Public Health England collects data on sexual health services and sexually transmitted infections diagnosed in genito-urinary...

Research and analysis: Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report - North East North West South East South West Marine Plans
seen at 18:31, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

The Sustainability Appraisal provides an independent assessment of the marine plans at each stage in their development, ensuring that economic, social and environmental sustainability is at the core of the marine...

Consultation outcome: Marine plan - Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report
seen at 18:31, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Feedback on the consultation and final documents published

This consultation asked for feedback on the draft Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report for the next phase of marine plans.

...

News story: Learning from Experience workshop: new approach to lesson-sharing
seen at 18:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Stabilisation Unit is HMG’s centre of expertise on conflict, stability, security and justice and provides training on these topics to civil servants, serving police and military. Over the last six months ...

Press release: Public drop-in for residents at risk of flooding in Cinderford
seen at 18:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The aim of the drop-in event, to be held between 6pm and 9pm, is to ensure local residents from Drybrook, Nailbridge, Steam-Mills, Ruspidge and Upper Soudley are aware that these areas have been identified as...

Press release: Eid al-Fitr 2016: David Cameron's message
seen at 18:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Eid 2016: David Cameron’s message

Full transcript

As the presents are wrapped, the food is prepared and the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end.

I want to send my very best wishes to ...

Press release: Public exhibitions for M6 smart motorway upgrade in Staffordshire
seen at 18:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Drivers, business owners and local residents are invited to find out more about plans to upgrade the M6 between junction 13 (Stafford) and junction 15 (Newcastle under Lyme) to a smart motorway at a series of...

Notice: BA12 6LG, M J Abbott Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:45, 5 July 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...

Consultation outcome: Child Safety Online: Age Verification for Pornography
seen at 16:44, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

The UK is a world leader in the work it does to improve child safety online, but we cannot be complacent. Government has a responsibility to protect citizens from...

Statistical data set: UK House Price Index: data downloads April 2016
seen at 16:44, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: UK HPI full file added

Datasets are available as CSV files. Find out about republishing and making use of the data.

Download the data

UK HPI full file (CVS, 42.5MB...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with A)
seen at 16:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for Alexander Mann Solutions.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 16:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Bohemia Interactive Simulations (UK) Limited.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with C)
seen at 16:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Complete Training Solution LTD.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...

Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 6: Ofcom and Other Regulation
seen at 16:42, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 6 of the bill will:

introduce a new statutory code of practice on direct marketing, enabling the Information Commissioner to take more effective action against nuisance calls. This code will mean...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 5: Digital Government
seen at 16:42, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 5 of the bill will:

improve public services through better use of data whilst safeguarding citizens’ privacy allow government to identify persons eligible for benefits or services to enable help...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 4: Intellectual Property
seen at 16:42, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 4 of the bill will:

increase the maximum sentence for online copyright infringement from two to ten years create a new online design registration system, known as webmarking, making it easier for...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 3: Online Pornography
seen at 16:42, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 3 of the bill will:

introduce a new requirement in law for commercial providers to have in place robust age verification controls for online pornographic content in the UK establish a new regulatory...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 2: Digital Infrastructure
seen at 16:41, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 2 of the bill will:

reform the Electronic Communications Code, to deliver better coverage in rural areas through greater investment and faster rollout of mobile and broadband infrastructure across...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Part 1: Access to Digital Services
seen at 16:41, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 1 of the bill will:

create a new broadband Universal Service Obligation (USO) which will set out how government and industry will deliver broadband connectivity. This will ensure everyone has the...
Guidance: Digital Economy Bill Overview
seen at 16:41, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

The Digital Economy Bill introduces measures to modernise our climate for enterprise, ensuring that Britain remains at the forefront of the global 21st century economy. It will:

empower consumers and ...
Policy paper: Choice in end of life care: government response
seen at 16:39, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

This report details the 6 commitments that the government has made to the public to end variation in end of life care across the health system by 2020.

These are:

honest discussions between care...
Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with D)
seen at 16:39, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for DESIblitz.com and Design Jessica.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeship vacancies
seen at 16:39, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July 2016 apprenticeship vacancy files uploaded on 5 July 2016.

This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and traineeship...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with H to J)
seen at 16:38, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for HR Dept Ltd.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with Q to R)
seen at 16:38, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge Reed Specialist Recruitment.

Looking for the signed pledge from Royal Bank of Scotland? It’s published under the joint pledge, Holt’s Military Banking, Nat West & ...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with G)
seen at 16:38, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Grafton College.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 16:38, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Project People Limited.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with T)
seen at 16:38, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledges for Trogon Group Limited and The Prince's Trust.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 16:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for Spire FM, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and SA Group.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 16:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Wrexham FC.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate...

Guidance: Belgium – Consular Fees
seen at 16:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees as of 6 July 2016.

A full list of Consular fees.

Guidance: Chile – Consular Fees
seen at 16:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees for July

A full list of Consular fees

Transparency data: Ofqual prompt payment data
seen at 16:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an attachment for prompt payment data - 2016-17

In line with UK government commitments to increase transparency, we publish details of how promptly we pay invoices. We will continue to publish...

Guidance: 16 to 19 study programmes: work experience
seen at 16:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Post-16 work experience as a part of 16 to 19 study programmes and traineeships' to clarify the provider's liability for accidents.

This applies to the 2015 to 2016 and 2016 to 2017 academic...

Research and analysis: Post-adoption support interventions: independent evidence review
seen at 16:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

The main findings from a review of available evidence relating to 15 adoption support approaches between August and November 2015.

Notice: DN4 8DB, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:35, 5 July 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 ...

Guidance: Magistrate advisory committee recruitment information
seen at 16:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor change

You need to apply to the advisory committee for your local magistrates’ court.

Check the list of advisory committees to see if there are any vacancies in your area, and find...

Form: Income Tax: Request for Seafarers' NT Code (R44)
seen at 16:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An online form service is now available.

To request a Seafarers’ NT tax code if you want to claim to be provisionally entitled to Seafarers’ Earnings Deduction (SED) for at least 365 days...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 27 June 2016
seen at 16:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 27 June 2016

Notice: HG4 5LE, Mr Richard Bourne-Arton: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:35, 5 July 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: CA7 2JN, Skiddaw View Holiday Park Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: BDUK New Procurement Pipeline
seen at 16:35, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The latest version of the Project Financial Model template (PFM) is available on this webpage

Bidder Support Supplier Briefing Sessions

Following the State Aid decision on BDUK’s National Broadband...

Notice: NN12 8GZ, MEPC Silverstone GP Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 5 July 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: Funding competition: innovation in infrastructure systems
seen at 16:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Registration link for briefing event added

Innovate UK is to invest up to £15 million in innovation projects in the infrastructure systems sector.

The aim of this competition ...

Decision: Trafford community and voluntary controlled schools
seen at 16:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3133

Type of decision: admission objections - not upheld

School type: community and voluntary controlled

School phase: primary

Local authority: metropolitan...

Guidance: Pension Credit: technical guidance
seen at 16:32, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the guide to take account of the April 2016 changes to benefit rates, Savings Credit rules and Assessed Income Period rules. The guide also includes the latest information on ‘pension flexibilities...

UKAD Website Unveils Fresh New Look
seen at 16:32, 5 July in News (Our copy).
The UKAD website has received an update
News story: #CreateUK Week Competition
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s #CreateUK Week and we’re celebrating the success of the UK’s Creative Industries. Recent statistics show that the Creative Industries now account for 1.9 million jobs across the UK.

To celebrate...

News story: Improving government data to transform public services
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of our commitment to make the UK the most digital nation in the world, government has today (5 July 2016) introduced the Digital Economy Bill to Parliament.

The bill will help us build world-class...

News story: Minister for the Middle East statement on settlements in the West Bank
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Office Minister, Tobias Ellwood, said:

I am deeply concerned by the announcement of new settlement units in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

Settlements are illegal under ...

Speech: Andrea Leadsom speech to Utility Week Energy Summit
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to address such a well-attended meeting of people from all parts of the energy system.

I have been asked to speak about the future of energy in the UK. Now is an exciting...

Press release: Cleveland’s economy to be boosted by cleaner water
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The local economy of Redcar and Cleveland is set to benefit after a new mine water treatment scheme becomes operational to improve the bathing water quality of the area.

The Coal Authority has calculated...

Press release: Work to start on second phase of £32 million Exeter flood defence scheme
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The £32 million scheme, a partnership between the Environment Agency, Devon County Council and Exeter City Council, will see construction activity around the city over the next 2 years.

The ...

News story: Digital Economy Bill
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Today sees the introduction of the Digital Economy Bill to Parliament. The Bill forms part of the government’s ambition for the UK to be the most digital nation in the world.

Baroness Neville Rolfe...

Press release: Foreign Secretary's Eid ul-Fitr message
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary said:

I send my best wishes to all Muslims across the world who are celebrating Eid ul-Fitr.

As the holy month of Ramadan ends, friends, family and neighbours will come...

News story: Transforming public services with digital: apply for contracts
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Deadline updated to 1 August 2016.

Businesses could win contracts worth thousands of pounds to explore digital solutions to six challenges set by local authorities in Scotland.

The CivTech...

News story: New blog post on CMA recommendations for the Bus Services Bill
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Douglas Cooper has written a blog post outlining the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) recommendations to ministers on the Bus Services Bill.

It talks about striking the right balance between...

Speech: Statement from the Chancellor and main British banks and building society on maintaining support for households and businesses
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

While we are realistic about the economic challenge facing the country after the referendum result; we are reassured that collectively we can rise to it.

The last time Britain faced an economic shock ...

News story: Government commits to high quality end of life care
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has made 6 commitments to the public to end variation in end of life care across the health system by 2020. These are:

honest discussions between care professionals and dying people ...
News story: Use the DBS website to answer your query
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated links to common queries.

Checking our website will give you an instant answer and it’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Your most common queries include:

what the...
Press release: Historic opportunity for councils to shape their financial future
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Councils have “an historic opportunity” to shape their financial future and to select the powers that will be devolved from Whitehall to Town Halls, Greg Clark said today (5 July 2016).

By the end of ...

Speech: Greg Clark's speech to the LGA conference 2016
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Colleagues

We meet today in circumstances that a year ago, few of us would have expected.

The United Kingdom resolved to leave the European Union.

The Prime Minister – only recently re...

Press release: Whitehall must not be the default destination for repatriated EU powers
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

As powers return from Brussels, Communities Secretary Greg Clark today (5 July 2016) argued that Whitehall cannot be their “default destination”.

Speaking at the Local Government Association annual...

Press release: Traffic advice for British Grand Prix
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Motorists using the M1 and the A43 in the East Midlands and the M40 around Oxfordshire, are being advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys ahead of this week’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Operational update.

Latest update Thursday 30 June – RAF Tornados destroyed five Daesh vehicles in western Iraq. Typhoons and a Reaper also struck two mortar teams and two terrorist groups in...
News story: Low carbon niche vehicles: apply for business funding
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Niche Vehicle Network has up to £2.3 million to fund a variety of projects to demonstrate new low carbon technologies on vehicles and to develop working prototypes.

It is promoting two competitions...

Press release: 'Raw' laser data can build better city models
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) surveys are carried out by the Environment Agency to help with flood modelling and tracking changing coastal habitats. These aerial surveys collect hundreds of millions (sometimes...

Press release: Public exhibitions for M6 smart motorway upgrade near Coventry
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Drivers, business owners and local residents are invited to find out more about plans to upgrade the M6 between junction 2 (Coventry) and junction 4 (Coleshill) to a smart motorway at a series of public exhibitions...

News story: Junior doctor contract negotiations
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Statement by Jeremy Hunt added.

Latest updates

On 5 July the BMA announced that junior doctors and medical students in England had voted to reject the new contract 58% to 42% on a 68% turnout.

News story: Update as E. coli O157 investigation continues
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) is continuing to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157, which may be associated with eating mixed salad leaves. To date, 109 cases (figure correct as at 4 July 2016) of this strain...

News story: FCO Minister condemns bombings in Saudi Arabia
seen at 16:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Ellwood said:

The bomb attacks in Saudi Arabia, including in its holy city of Medina during Ramadan, show the contempt terrorists have for the true and peaceful nature of Islam. My thoughts go out...

Promotional material: Information for parents: Results from the 2016 national curriculum at the end of key stage 2
seen at 14:44, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet is for parents with a child in year 6 at primary school.

It explains the arrangements for the 2016 academic year, highlighting what parents need to know about the test results, as well as...

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeship vacancies archive
seen at 14:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: June apprenticeship vacancy files added to page on 5 July 2016.

This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and traineeship...

Form: Certificate of competency (electro technical officer) (MSF 4259)
seen at 14:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of the Form is now available

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 7, 8 and 9. Please provide an email address in block capitals...

Transparency data: Contract terminations
seen at 14:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Civil and crime terminations for 2015 to 2016 updated. Crime terminations for 2016 to 2017 published.

These are details of providers that have had their contracts terminated by LAA in the Contract...

Map: Local Nature Partnerships: map and key contacts
seen at 14:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the latest map and updated the contact details.

Local Nature Partnerships (LNPs) bring together local organisations, businesses and people who want to improve their local natural environment...

Notice: City & Guilds: Notice of Intention to fine: July 2016
seen at 14:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).
Awarding Organisation Issue Action taken Case Status City & Guilds of London Institute (City & Guilds) Failure to comply with three conditions...
Transparency data: School closures during the 5 July 2016 teacher strike
seen at 14:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

A summary of data collected by the Department for Education, on the day of the national teacher strike on 5 July 2016.

It specifies the proportion of government-funded schools in England which were:

Transparency data: East of England and North-East London Headteacher Board
seen at 14:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 17 March and 14 April 2016 meeting minutes.

The East of England and North-East London Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Tim Coulson.

More information...

Transparency data: East Midlands and the Humber Headteacher Board
seen at 14:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added meeting minutes for 24 March and 14 April 2016.

The East Midlands and the Humber Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Jennifer Bexon-Smith.

More information...

Transparency data: Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board
seen at 14:43, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added meeting minutes for 16 March 2016.

The Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Vicky Beer.

More information on the responsibilities...

Transparency data: West Midlands Headteacher Board
seen at 14:42, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 23 March 2016 meeting minutes.

The West Midlands Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Pank Patel.

More information on the responsibilities of headteacher...

Transparency data: South West England Headteacher Board
seen at 14:42, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added meeting minutes for 21 March and 12 April 2016.

The South West England Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Rebecca Clark.

More information on the responsibilities...

Transparency data: North-West London and South-Central England Headteacher Board
seen at 14:42, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added minutes for meetings from 16 March to 14 April 2016.

The North-West London and South-Central England Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Martin Post.

...

Transparency data: North of England Headteacher Board
seen at 14:42, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added notes for 23 March 2016 meeting.

The North of England Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Janet Renou.

More information on the responsibilities of ...

Statistical data set: New driving test trial: numbers of instructors and learner drivers
seen at 14:42, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the statistics with data to April 2016.

About this data set

This data set comes from data held by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

It isn’t classed as an ‘official...

Consultation outcome: The balance of payments between television platforms and public service broadcasters: Consultation Paper
seen at 14:41, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation outcome published.

The current regulations that govern the relationship between public service broadcasters and distribution platforms like Virgin Media and Sky are complex, and so...

Statistical data set: Motorcycle riding test data by test centre
seen at 14:41, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated table 'DVSA0401 - Motorcycle module 1 pass rates by gender, quarter and test centre', 'DVSA1405 - Motorcycle module 1 cancellations reasons by month and test centre', 'DVSA0421 - Motorcycle module...

Statistical data set: Driving test failure reasons data
seen at 14:41, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated table 'DVSA1207 - Top 10 reasons for failing the practical driving test, 2006 to 2016' with data to March 2016.

About this data set

This data set comes from data held by the Driver and ...

Statistical data set: Car driving test data by test centre
seen at 14:41, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated table 'DVSA0201 - Car pass rates by gender, month and test centre' and 'DVSA1205 - Car driving test cancellation reasons by test centre' with data to March 2016.

About this data set

This...

Guidance: How to increase your online sales with social commerce
seen at 14:41, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to twitter link

This guide provides businesses with information on how to use social media channels and tools to encourage and make sales internationally online.

Guidance: Defence and security exporting: event and exhibition support
seen at 14:41, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added EST email details. Removed brochure support - which is no longer provided.

This guide includes information on:

exhibition support event calendar 2016 to 2017 UKTI DSO Export Support...
Research and analysis: Planned contract duration reported in Qualifying Defence Contracts 2015/16
seen at 14:40, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

This report highlights the planned contract duration reported in the contract pricing statements for 34 QDCs/QSCs entered into between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2016.

The analysis shows over 90 per cent...

Policy paper: Profits from Trading in and Developing UK Land
seen at 14:40, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Notice that new provisions have legal effect from 5 July 2016

The legislation puts in place a specific set of rules to tax trading profits derived from land in the UK.

The rules will:

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 14:40, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Holcombe Moor firing times 16 to 22 July 2016'.

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, ...

Guidance: Whole of Government Accounts 2015 to 2016: guidance for preparers
seen at 14:39, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title changes to recent documents to avoid download errors.

This page contains detailed guidance for English local authorities, central government bodies and public corporations in England and...

Corporate report: Consumer Council for Water annual report and accounts 2015 to 2016
seen at 14:38, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Annual report and accounts for Consumer Council for Water for the financial year 2015 to 2016.

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address...

Form: Access Fund for Sustainable Travel: application form
seen at 14:38, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

In his 2015 Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced £580 million for sustainable travel. £20 million of the revenue funding supported the Sustainable Travel Transition Year competition...

Policy paper: Finance Bill 2016: Public Bill Committee
seen at 14:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with: New Clause 11: Corporation tax: territorial scope etc. New Clause 12: Corporation tax: transactions in UK land New Clause 13: Income tax: territorial scope etc. New Clause 14: Income ...

International treaty: Algeria: tax treaties
seen at 14:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 'Algeria-UK Double Taxation Convention - in force' has been added to the page and the 'Algeria-UK Double Taxation Convention: - not in force' has been removed.

A comprehensive double taxation...

Decision: Macpherson, Nick - Permanent Secretary, HM Treasury - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Sir Nick Macpherson, former Permanent Secretary, HM Treasury. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions, was accepted...

Guidance: Brazil – Consular Fees
seen at 14:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attachment update.

A full list of Consular fees

Brazil Consular Fees - 07/2016

PDF, 198KB, 2 pages

This file may...
Guidance: Brazil – Consular Fees
seen at 14:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attachment update.

A full list of Consular fees

Brazil Consular Fees - 07/2016

PDF, 198KB, 2 pages

This file may...
Guidance: Exclusion under Article 1F of the Refugee Convention
seen at 14:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Asylum policy guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to decide if an asylum seeker should be excluded from protection under Article 1F of the Refugee Convention or be denied...

Notice: TS28 5NU, Mr Andrew Thompson and Mrs Elizabeth Thompson: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Mr Andrew Thompson...
Consultation outcome: Better use of data in government
seen at 14:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added consultation outcome and feedback.

Proportionate, secure and well-governed information sharing between public authorities can improve the lives of citizens. It can also support decisions ...

Notice: LE17 6NJ, Welland Waste Management Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:34, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Welland Waste...
Notice: BS10 7ZE, Keyway Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:34, 5 July 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: BS11 9FG, Keyway Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:34, 5 July 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: HR2 9JD, T Whittal-Williams, J Whittal-Williams, EB Whittal-Williams and AT Whittal-Williams: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Counting rules for recorded crime
seen at 14:31, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Counting rules summary of update July 2016', 'Counting rules general rules', 'Counting rules for violence against the person', 'Counting rules for sexual offences', 'Counting rules for drug ...

Annual Report and Accounts 2015/16
seen at 14:30, 5 July in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

This is the eighth Annual Report of the UK Statistics Authority since it was established on 1 April 2008 by the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007.

Speech: Nicky Morgan’s vision for children’s social care and social work
seen at 14:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Social services are the backstop of our society - offering early help to families in need, and intervening where things go wrong. Yet thankfully, children’s social care is not a service that most children and...

Press release: David Mundell meets Scottish business leaders following the EU referendum.
seen at 14:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

David Mundell is meeting leaders of Scottish businesses to offer UK Government support and engagement following the EU referendum.

The meeting in Edinburgh today (Tuesday 05 July) includes representatives...

News story: #CreateUK Week Competition
seen at 14:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s #CreateUK Week and we’re celebrating the success of the UK’s Creative Industries. Recent statistics show that the Creative Industries now account for 1.9 million jobs across the UK.

To celebrate...

News story: Animal medicines improvement notice: Maisemore Apiaries
seen at 14:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Veterinary medicinal products containing Oxalic Acid were being presented for sale whilst not authorised for use in the UK.

Also, unauthorised veterinary products were being presented for sale with claims...

News story: Dr Hermann Hauser awarded honorary KBE
seen at 14:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Business Secretary Sajid Javid, has bestowed an honorary KBE (Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) on Dr Hermann Hauser in recognition of his valuable services to engineering and...

News story: £200,000 of rod licence money to help anglers with disabilities
seen at 14:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Angling Trust is asking fishing clubs and fisheries to apply for funding to boost fishing participation as part of the latest round of the Angling Improvement Fund.

The Environment Agency has...

Press release: DfT launches £60 million competition to support sustainable travel
seen at 14:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Walking and cycling in local communities will be boosted by a £60 million government competition launched today (5 July 2016).

Councils across England are being asked to bid for a share of the...

Press release: Consumer interests at heart of Digital Economy Bill
seen at 14:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Everyone to have the right to fast broadband Automatic compensation for consumers when telecoms suppliers don’t deliver as promised Tougher penalties for nuisance callers

The Bill will:

enable...

News story: Transforming public services with digital: apply for contracts
seen at 14:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Businesses could win contracts worth thousands of pounds to explore digital solutions to six challenges set by local authorities in Scotland.

The CivTech competition backed by the Scottish Government ...

Open consultation: Review of support for Anaerobic Digestion and micro-Combined Heat and Power under the Feed-in Tariffs scheme
seen at 11:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment to IA - document reloaded

The Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme is the Government’s subsidy scheme for generation of renewable electricity from small-scale installations. The UK is obliged...

Guidance: Vehicle tax (VED) changes – setting the scene for motor industry
seen at 11:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Guidance for the motor industry on changes to vehicle tax rates starting from 1 April 2017. Guidance explains how the changes will work, and what they will mean for the motor industry and their customers.

Transparency data: Minutes of CoRWM's plenary meeting April 2016
seen at 11:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

The Committee holds open meetings that members of the public may attend to observe and ask questions.

Form: Lasting power of attorney forms
seen at 11:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The title of the page has been amended to make it clear that these are the paper forms to create a lasting power of attorney, as opposed to the title for the digital service.

Paper forms and guidance...

Guidance: Sri Lanka – Consular Fees
seen at 11:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees update

A full list of Consular fees

Notice: Penton Hook Lock width restriction notice
seen at 11:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

We are currently having difficulty fully opening the lock gates at Penton Hook lock. This means that there is a restriction to the width of craft able to enter the lock – reducing the width from 7.56m to approximately...

Guidance: Maldives – Consular Fees
seen at 11:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees update

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Intervax BCG vaccine: training material for healthcare professionals
seen at 11:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised slideset following clinical consultation.

This slide set and factsheet has been produced to accompany the supply of unlicensed Intervax BCG vaccine. It is aimed at healthcare professionals...

Transparency data: Merger inquiry outcome statistics
seen at 11:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated statistics added for June 2016.

These figures detail the outcomes of all merger inquiries completed in each year, from 1 April 2004 to the latest full month.

Please note that decisions...

Guidance: INF269 DVLA Fleet Scheme: Information and benefits
seen at 11:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

We introduced the DVLA Fleets Scheme to help companies deal with the administrative burden that accompanies maintaining a large number of vehicles.

Find out how to get information about your DVLA Fleet...

Official Statistics: Community interest companies: new CICs registered in June 2016
seen at 11:33, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Community Interest Companies: new CICs registered in June 2016

The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies publishes monthly updates showing the names and locations of newly formed...

Guidance: Chapters 46 to 62: detention and removals
seen at 11:32, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapter 60 guide.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on detention and removals used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance: Single-use medical devices
seen at 11:32, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

A number of manufacturers who have a CE mark for a re-manufactured single-use device (SUD) want to put them on the market in the UK.

These companies have been re-manufacturing SUDs for a number of years...

National Statistics: National curriculum assessments: key stage 2, 2016 (interim)
seen at 11:32, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

This statistical first release (SFR) gives provisional headline figures on 2016 key stage 2 national curriculum assessment results for pupils in schools in England.

It includes results from the key stage...

Promotional material: Information for parents: Results from the 2016 national curriculum at the end of key stage 2
seen at 11:32, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet is for parents with a child in year 6 at primary school.

It explains the arrangements for the 2016 academic year, highlighting what parents need to know about the test results, as well as...

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeship vacancies archive
seen at 11:32, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: June apprenticeship vacancy files added to page on 5 July 2016.

This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and traineeship...

Publishing statistical reports at 9.30am – Department for Education
seen at 11:30, 5 July in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Protocol 2 Practice 4 of the Code of Practice for Official Statistics provides for statistical reports to be published at 9.30am on a weekday.

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced that...

Press release: £80 million boost for Life Chances Fund to transform lives
seen at 11:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Life Chances Fund, launched today (4 July 2016) by Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson, will tackle entrenched social issues, improving people’s life chances by looking at local solutions for local...

Press release: New UEA-Government research centre
seen at 11:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A new marine science centre launches today in Norwich aiming to provide solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the world’s seas and society, from climate change, to energy and food security. The Collaborative...

Press release: David Mundell meets Scottish business leaders following EU referendum.
seen at 11:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

David Mundell is meeting leaders of Scottish businesses to offer UK Government support and engagement following last week’s EU referendum.

The meeting in Edinburgh today (Tuesday 05 July) includes representatives...

Speech: Andrea Coscelli on recent CMA activity in the telecoms, media and technology space
seen at 11:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

This has been an important year for competition policy and practice in the telecommunications and technology sectors. We have seen significant mergers being approved and blocked by competition authorities...

Press release: New primary school tests show schools rising to the challenge
seen at 11:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

National results published today (5 July 2016) for the new primary school testing system in maths and English show that the majority of children have achieved the new higher standard expected of them.

News story: PC Bennett and Hamish in training to tackle the mountains
seen at 11:30, 5 July in News and communications (Our copy).

An Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO) from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is well on his way to training his dog Hamish to become a fully trained mountain rescue search dog, on top of his day job at Dounreay...

Guidance: Hong Kong – Consular Fees
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of the Consular exchange rate wef 6 July 2016

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Israel – Consular Fees
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Fees updated 1 July 2016.

A full list of Consular fees

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/954(2016) Unite the Union & Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth - Recognition Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in...
Transparency data: Department for International Development: spending over £500 May 2016
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID publishes details of all departmental spending over £500 on a monthly basis.

Guidance: LRS latest release guidance
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file LRS Learning Aims Reference Data Changes Impacting the PLR uploaded on 5 July 2016.

From 1 April 2016, the LRS Service Desk will no longer offer a ‘Password Reset’ service and users ...

Guidance: SFA: course directory
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SFA course directory June 2016 uploaded on 5 July 2016.

The course directory contains information from over 900 organisations including colleges, training providers and local education authorities...

Research and analysis: Online copyright infringement tracker survey (6th Wave)
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

This is the 6th wave of a continuing tracking study delivered by Kantar Media. The study covers behaviour and attitudes, both lawful and unlawful online use of copyright material. This continues work originally...

Research and analysis: Chlamydia: re-testing following a positive diagnosis
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2014 to 2015 data.

The national chlamydia screening programme (NCSP) has updated its recommended case management for those testing positive for chlamydia to include routine offer of...

Official Statistics: National chlamydia screening programme (NCSP): data tables
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2015 NCSP data and revised previously published data to reflect clinic and laboratory resubmissions and improvements to data cleaning. Therefore, data may differ from previous publications...

Official Statistics: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): annual data tables
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2015 STI data and revised previously published data to reflect clinic and laboratory resubmissions, and improvements to data cleaning. Therefore, data may differ from previous publications...

Research and analysis: Evaluating business support interventions: a productivity based approach
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

This paper explores whether the evaluation of business support interventions could be improved by taking into account the wider economic impact on growth. For example, the extent to which those businesses receiving...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest spreadsheets added

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 391KB

Weekly road fuel prices...
National Statistics: UK official holdings of international reserves: June 2016
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.

Research and analysis: Shigella infections in England: trends and epidemiology
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Prior to 2004, most shigella diagnoses in England were associated with travel to high-incidence regions but the number of non-travel associated cases subsequently increased and started to exceed the number of...

Research and analysis: LGV infections in the UK: trends and epidemiology
seen at 10:37, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Analyses of data on laboratory confirmed cases of LGV in England and elsewhere in the UK, collated by the Public Health England national reference laboratory (the Sexually Transmitted Bacteria Reference Unit, ...

Open consultation: Review of support for Anaerobic Digestion and micro-Combined Heat and Power under the Feed-in Tariffs scheme
seen at 10:36, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment to IA - document reloaded

The Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme is the Government’s subsidy scheme for generation of renewable electricity from small-scale installations. The UK is obliged...

Guidance: Vehicle tax (VED) changes – setting the scene for motor industry
seen at 10:36, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

Guidance for the motor industry on changes to vehicle tax rates starting from 1 April 2017. Guidance explains how the changes will work, and what they will mean for the motor industry and their customers.

Transparency data: Minutes of CoRWM's plenary meeting April 2016
seen at 10:36, 5 July in Search (Our copy).

The Committee holds open meetings that members of the public may attend to observe and ask questions.