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19 September 2016

Speech: "Our aim has got to be justice for all of Daesh’s victims."
seen at 23:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Let me begin with one bright spot on the landscape. Daesh has failed to establish the “state” it had the preposterous ambition to create; a caliphate in Iraq and Syria.

They have been routed on the battlefield...

Transparency data: NHS foundation trust directory and register of licensed healthcare providers
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've updated the licence register for independent providers

The foundation trust directory has links to foundation trust publications. Providers licensed by Monitor include foundation trusts and...

Guidance: Detention Rule 35 process
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Home Office detention services order about the preparation and consideration of reports submitted under Rule 35 of the Detention Centre Rules 2001.

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Tregantle firing times 10 to 23 October 2016

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

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor firing times week commencing 19 September 2016

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

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amendment to Otterburn firing times 16 to 30 September 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: Penally Gallery Range firing notice
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Penally Gallery Range firing times October 2016

The ‘firing notice’ (sometimes referred to as firing times) for the Penally Gallery Range is presented in PDF format. The PDF format is web...

Guidance: Manorbier range firing/flying notice
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Manorbier firing times October 2016

The firing times presented in PDF format are web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and tablets.

The...

News story: GCA investigation into Tesco plc – progress towards following GCA recommendations
seen at 20:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Please refer to the attached document GCA investigation into Tesco plc – progress towards following GCA recommendations (PDF, 161KB, 3 pages)

Press release: Foreign Office expresses concern over conduct of Russian Duma elections
seen at 20:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Russian State Duma elections were held on 18 September. The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) International Election Observation Mission suggests significant challenges to democracy ...

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) documents
seen at 18:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 16/16 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3207 which closes for comments on 17/10/2016.

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

Guidance: Carbon emissions calculation tool: Highways England
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of Carbon Tool spreadsheet added

Suppliers must complete and submit spreadsheets quarterly to Highways England, with the option of submitting monthly. Email completed spreadsheets...

Form: Employment tribunal: penalty enforcement
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New question added on the respondent's employment sector (3.5).

If you win an employment tribunal and the respondent doesn’t pay you can ask to have them fined.

The respondent will get ...

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds programme guidance
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ESIF Branding and Publicity Requirements document has been updated.

View the latest State Aid schemes relating to the State Aid guidance above.

European Structural and Investment...

Guidance: Complaints management guidance
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This guidance will inform you about how the Home Office deals with complaints effectively and efficiently to improve services.

The document includes information about:

Research and analysis: Assistive technology: research and development
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the research and development work relating to assistive technology report for 2015 to 2016.

These reports provide information about the wide range of government funded projects supporting...

Form: Dangerous goods declaration note
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form

This document is a reproduction of the model Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form as given in Chapter 5.4 of IMDG Code (amendment 37-14)

Form: Respiratory and systemic bacteria section: request form
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated request form.

Send completed forms with samples to:

Bacteriology reference department (BRD)

Public Health England 61 Colindale Avenue London NW9 5EQ

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Guidance: Who is eligible for the 2016 to 2017 shingles vaccine?
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New poster: Who is eligible for the 2016 to 2017 shingles vaccination

A quick and easy-to-read reference poster guide for patients showing the ages and dates of birth of those who are eligible ...

Decision: Macpherson, Nick - Permanent Secretary, HM Treasury - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New appointment added.

Letters to Lord Macpherson, former Permanent Secretary, HM Treasury. The Committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject...

Decision: Harvey, Felicity - DG for Public and International Health, Department of Health - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Dr Harvey, former DG for Public and International Health, Department of Health. The Committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions...

Decision: Burgess, Margaret - Minister for Housing and Welfare, Scottish Government - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Margaret Burgess, former Minister for Housing and Welfare, Scottish Government. The Committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointment should not be taken up, subject to conditions...

FOI release: FOI Information relating to interim chief operating officers
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Information requesting the number of interim chief operating officers who have been in post since April 2016 and their daily rates, including average and highest daily rates and how much money has been saved ...

Transparency data: NHS foundation trust directory and register of licensed healthcare providers
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've updated the licence register for independent providers

The foundation trust directory has links to foundation trust publications. Providers licensed by Monitor include foundation trusts and...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Formal notice added for Fatania, Grainger, Civil and Gibson

Details of a forthcoming hearing will appear here 5 working days before it is due to take place.

Members of the press and the...

Guidance: Detention Rule 35 process
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Home Office detention services order about the preparation and consideration of reports submitted under Rule 35 of the Detention Centre Rules 2001.

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 18:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Tregantle firing times 10 to 23 October 2016

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

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor firing times week commencing 19 September 2016

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

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 18:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amendment to Otterburn firing times 16 to 30 September 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: Penally Gallery Range firing notice
seen at 18:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Penally Gallery Range firing times October 2016

The ‘firing notice’ (sometimes referred to as firing times) for the Penally Gallery Range is presented in PDF format. The PDF format is web...

Guidance: Manorbier range firing/flying notice
seen at 18:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Manorbier firing times October 2016

The firing times presented in PDF format are web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and tablets.

The...

News story: Emergency Services Show
seen at 18:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Are you one of the first emergency services on the scene of an air, marine or rail accident? Perhaps you manage a control room for one of the emergency services. If so, you’ll want to visit our stand at the Emergency...

News story: GCA investigation into Tesco plc – progress towards following GCA recommendations
seen at 18:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Please refer to the attached document GCA investigation into Tesco plc – progress towards following GCA recommendations (PDF, 161KB, 3 pages)

Speech: “Britain and Singapore are natural allies in the global fight against corruption” says Financial Secretary
seen at 18:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Good evening everyone.

Well let me start by saying how wonderful it is to be visiting Singapore on what is my first international visit in my role as Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

And in...

Press release: Minister for Africa concerned at violence in DRC
seen at 18:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking from New York, Minister for Africa and the Middle East, Tobias Ellwood, said:

I am deeply concerned about the violence around protests in Kinshasa and other cities including reports that ...

Press release: £1 million funding boost to fight organised crime in the North East
seen at 18:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A new crime-fighting facility is to be created for the North East Regional Special Operations Unit (NERSOU) with the help of &pound;1 million in government funding, bringing several law enforcement agencies...

National Statistics: Energy: Chapter 1, Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics (DUKES)
seen at 16:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annex J 2015 table corrected.

Press enquiries should be directed to the BEIS press office: Tel: 0300 060 4000. Other enquiries about these statistics should be directed to:

All tables except...

Guidance: Non-pathogen scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 16:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added nonpathogen scheme: intended results for distribution NP055, samples NP0163, NP0164 and NP0165.

The non-pathogen scheme is also suitable for laboratories that assess the microbiological quality...

Guidance: Easy read childhood nasal flu leaflet
seen at 16:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet is aimed at children with learning difficulties who are offered the nasal flu vaccination. It provides easy to read advice on:

the flu virus and why you need the vaccine signs and symptoms...
Transparency data: Details of expenses of CNC senior staff for 2015/16
seen at 16:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

A document detailing the expenses claimed by senior CNC staff between April 2015 and March 2016.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - April 2016
seen at 16:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for April 2016.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - May 2016
seen at 16:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for May 2016.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - June 2016
seen at 16:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for June 2016.

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine 2016
seen at 16:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Housing Matters: Autumn 2016

The magazine for the Joint Service Housing Advice Office providing advice on housing for service personnel and families.

Visit our civilian ...

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - July 2016
seen at 16:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for July 2016.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - August 2016
seen at 16:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for August 2016.

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine: index of articles published
seen at 16:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list.

A complete list of all artices that have been published in Housing Matters magazines since December 2011. The list is included in Excel format and can be easily filtered to locate...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: ventilation hygiene technician
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: marine engineer
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: butcher (approved for delivery)
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated standard and assessment plan.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: IT technical salesperson (approved for delivery)
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: sports turf operative (approved for delivery)
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: compliance / risk officer (approved for delivery)
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: electrical power protection and plant commissioning engineer (approved for delivery)
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: aviation maintenance mechanic - military (approved for delivery)
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: senior compliance / risk specialist (approved for delivery)
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standards approved for delivery
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of all the apprenticeship standards approved.

Apprenticeship standards showing approved for delivery include an:

approved assessment plan allocated funding cap apprenticeship...
Policy paper: Draft legislation: regulations for the calculation, payment and recovery of the Apprenticeship Levy
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

In April 2017, the way the government funds apprenticeships is changing, through the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy. Some employers will be required to contribute to a new Apprenticeship Levy.

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Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) documents
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 16/16 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3207 which closes for comments on 17/10/2016.

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

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) reference table
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 16/16 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3207 which closes for comments on 17/10/2016.

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

Guidance: Carbon emissions calculation tool: Highways England
seen at 16:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of Carbon Tool spreadsheet added

Suppliers must complete and submit spreadsheets quarterly to Highways England, with the option of submitting monthly. Email completed spreadsheets...

Form: Employment tribunal: penalty enforcement
seen at 16:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New question added on the respondent's employment sector (3.5).

If you win an employment tribunal and the respondent doesn’t pay you can ask to have them fined.

The respondent will get ...

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds programme guidance
seen at 16:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ESIF Branding and Publicity Requirements document has been updated.

View the latest State Aid schemes relating to the State Aid guidance above.

European Structural and Investment...

Guidance: Complaints management guidance
seen at 16:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This guidance will inform you about how the Home Office deals with complaints effectively and efficiently to improve services.

The document includes information about:

Research and analysis: Assistive technology: research and development
seen at 16:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the research and development work relating to assistive technology report for 2015 to 2016.

These reports provide information about the wide range of government funded projects supporting...

Promotional material: IPO events calendar
seen at 16:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New events Intellectual Property: The value within (15 November 2016) and Intellectual Property Office: What you need to know about Trademarks and why (Webinar) (30 November 2016) added.

There ...

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 26 (2016): Document code for shipwork end use relief
seen at 16:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a tariff stop press notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and CHIEF from 5 August 2016.

Form: Dangerous goods declaration note
seen at 16:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form

This document is a reproduction of the model Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form as given in Chapter 5.4 of IMDG Code (amendment 37-14)

Form: Respiratory and systemic bacteria section: request form
seen at 16:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated request form.

Send completed forms with samples to:

Bacteriology reference department (BRD)

Public Health England 61 Colindale Avenue London NW9 5EQ

<...
Guidance: Who is eligible for the 2016 to 2017 shingles vaccine?
seen at 16:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New poster: Who is eligible for the 2016 to 2017 shingles vaccination

A quick and easy-to-read reference poster guide for patients showing the ages and dates of birth of those who are eligible ...

Decision: Macpherson, Nick - Permanent Secretary, HM Treasury - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New appointment added.

Letters to Lord Macpherson, former Permanent Secretary, HM Treasury. The Committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject...

Decision: Harvey, Felicity - DG for Public and International Health, Department of Health - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Dr Harvey, former DG for Public and International Health, Department of Health. The Committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions...

Decision: Burgess, Margaret - Minister for Housing and Welfare, Scottish Government - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Margaret Burgess, former Minister for Housing and Welfare, Scottish Government. The Committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointment should not be taken up, subject to conditions...

FOI release: FOI Information relating to interim chief operating officers
seen at 16:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Information requesting the number of interim chief operating officers who have been in post since April 2016 and their daily rates, including average and highest daily rates and how much money has been saved ...

Christopher Halliwell found guilty of murder
seen at 16:30, 19 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Ian Harris, Head of the Complex Casework Unit for the Crown Prosecution Service Wessex said: "After Christopher Halliwell had led Wiltshire Police to the body of Sian O'Callaghan, he also confessed to the murder...
Press release: Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 19 to Sunday 25 September 2016
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

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

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 19 September to Sunday 25 September 2016
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 16 September but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All ...

Press release: Planned road works in the North West: summary for Monday 19 to Sunday 25 September 2016
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 16 September and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Press release: FCO press release: Change of Governor of Bermuda
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr John Rankin CMG has been appointed Governor of Bermuda in succession to Mr George Fergusson, who has transferred to another appointment. Mr Rankin will take up his appointment during December 2016.

Curriculum...
Press release: First countries set to benefit from funding to ensure children get an education in times of crisis
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The first countries to receive funding from the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) initiative were announced today at a meeting of its High Level Steering Group, attended by International Development Secretary Priti...

News story: Planes from Zika areas no longer need to use insecticide
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Zika virus outbreak is being carefully monitored by Public Health England, and the risk to the UK remains very low. Taking account of the new evidence and consulting with specialists, the UK government has...

Speech: Liam Fox's speech at Capital Club Dubai
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning.

I would like to thank the Capital Club for inviting me back again so soon after the last time. I am delighted to be back in the Gulf so early in my role as Secretary of State for International...

News story: Decontamination milestone reached at Bradwell
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The complex clean-up, which covers an area similar to a rugby field, followed 4 years of hard work after draining and stabilising ‘ponds’, in 2012. These ponds were previously used to temporarily store and cool...

News story: Civil news: guidance for legal help escape cases updated
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Useful links have now been built into our escape case and civil finance handbooks which cover areas as:

Standard Civil Contract rates calculator remuneration regulations

We have also added in...

Press release: Oil and gas regulators to host public drop-in
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A group of public agencies is hosting a drop-in event in Malton to explain how they work together to regulate the onshore oil and gas industry and protect communities and the environment.

The Environment...

Guidance: Duty solicitor scheme boundary consultations
seen at 14:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation proposals and responses published.

This page contains consultations on scheme boundary changes following police station and court closures. Also listed are responses which detail the...

Guidance: BDUK New Procurement Pipeline
seen at 14:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Contains a link to page with Invitation to Tender template documents

BDUK Procurement Pipeline Information

A table setting out the current information on the pipeline of local body OJEU procurements...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report
seen at 14:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 37, 2016.

This report compares the current week’s data on statutory notifications of causative agents to that of the previous 5 weeks.

For historical data, email...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 14:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Re-published DMG memo 4/16: Limitation of savings credit for mixed age couples and phasing out of AIPS - still current.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions...

FOI release: UK Payments to the EU
seen at 14:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Response to a question about UK payments to the EU per annum.

FOI release: UK payments to the European Commission and European Parliament
seen at 14:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Response to questions about UK payments to the EU, broken down by the European Commission and European Parliament.

Guidance: Water efficient enhanced capital allowances
seen at 14:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Note put on to highlight that some of the products listed apply from 6 October 2016.

You can claim back first year capital allowances on certain water efficient plant and machinery. These documents...

Open consultation: Leicester Flood Risk Management Strategy
seen at 14:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency (EA) has produced a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) which aims to identify environmental and possibly other sustainability aspects to be considered in policy, plan and programme...

Guidance: Ukraine – Consular Fees
seen at 14:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated 19 Sept 2016

A full list of Consular fees

Research and analysis: North sea cod catch quota trials: Final Report 2015
seen at 14:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

A trial was undertaken in 2015 with 18 vessels in the North Sea. Each vessel was fitted with Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) and was required to operate under a discard ban for North Sea (Area IV) cod. Additional...

Official Statistics: Early access to medicines scheme applications: pending, refused, granted
seen at 14:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated PIM statistics

These tables show the number of applications made to the early access to medicines scheme for the promising innovative medicine (PIM) designation and the scientific opinion...

National Statistics: Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics (DUKES) 2016: long-term trends and annexes
seen at 14:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annex J 2015 table corrected.

Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics (DUKES) 2016: long-term trends and annexes

National Statistics: Energy: Chapter 1, Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics (DUKES)
seen at 14:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annex J 2015 table corrected.

Press enquiries should be directed to the BEIS press office: Tel: 0300 060 4000. Other enquiries about these statistics should be directed to:

All tables except...

Guidance: Non-pathogen scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 14:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added nonpathogen scheme: intended results for distribution NP055, samples NP0163, NP0164 and NP0165.

The non-pathogen scheme is also suitable for laboratories that assess the microbiological quality...

Guidance: Easy read childhood nasal flu leaflet
seen at 14:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet is aimed at children with learning difficulties who are offered the nasal flu vaccination. It provides easy to read advice on:

the flu virus and why you need the vaccine signs and symptoms...
Transparency data: Details of expenses of CNC senior staff for 2015/16
seen at 14:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

A document detailing the expenses claimed by senior CNC staff between April 2015 and March 2016.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - April 2016
seen at 14:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for April 2016.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - May 2016
seen at 14:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for May 2016.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - June 2016
seen at 14:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for June 2016.

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine 2016
seen at 14:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Housing Matters: Autumn 2016

The magazine for the Joint Service Housing Advice Office providing advice on housing for service personnel and families.

Visit our civilian ...

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - July 2016
seen at 14:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for July 2016.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - August 2016
seen at 14:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for August 2016.

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine: index of articles published
seen at 14:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list.

A complete list of all artices that have been published in Housing Matters magazines since December 2011. The list is included in Excel format and can be easily filtered to locate...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: ventilation hygiene technician
seen at 14:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: marine engineer
seen at 14:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: butcher (approved for delivery)
seen at 14:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated standard and assessment plan.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: IT technical salesperson (approved for delivery)
seen at 14:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: sports turf operative (approved for delivery)
seen at 14:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: compliance / risk officer (approved for delivery)
seen at 14:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: electrical power protection and plant commissioning engineer (approved for delivery)
seen at 14:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

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Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: aviation maintenance mechanic - military (approved for delivery)
seen at 14:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

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Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: senior compliance / risk specialist (approved for delivery)
seen at 14:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Assessment plan published.

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Guidance: Apprenticeship standards approved for delivery
seen at 14:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of all the apprenticeship standards approved.

Apprenticeship standards showing approved for delivery include an:

approved assessment plan allocated funding cap apprenticeship...
Policy paper: Draft legislation: regulations for the calculation, payment and recovery of the Apprenticehip Levy
seen at 14:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

In April 2017, the way the government funds apprenticeships is changing, through the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy. Some employers will be required to contribute to a new Apprenticeship Levy.

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Lee Mapals Receives Four Year Ban for Steroid Use
seen at 14:32, 19 September in News (Our copy).
31 year-old professional rugby league player receives a four year ban
Putting science and diplomacy under the microscope: Wilton Park at New Scientist Live (WP1509)
seen at 14:30, 19 September in Wilton Park (Our copy).
What do scientists need to think about when giving foreign policy advice? How can diplomats promote risky innovation overseas? These are just two of the questions our expert panel will interrogate and debate at...
Speech: 'UK-India partnership is strong in the energy sector'
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning and a warm welcome to all. For those of you that don’t know me I am the British Deputy High Commissioner in Bengaluru, I know our High Commissioner is disappointed not to be here but he is out of...

News story: Ambitious businesses in Scotland open their doors to future opportunities
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

David Gauke, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, met Scottish businesses today (19 September) to hear how they can continue to play a significant role in Scotland and the UK’s economic success.

Chief Secretary...

Press release: Emma Howard Boyd appointed Chair of the Environment Agency
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Emma Howard Boyd has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Environment Agency and will take up the post today (Monday 19 September).

Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom said:

Emma brings ...

News story: Prime Minister seeks UN action to make air travel safer
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

In the wake of the Metrojet disaster in Egypt, the suspected laptop bomb on a flight from Mogadishu and attacks on airport Brussels and Istanbul, the UK has been driving efforts to improve adherence to international...

Press release: Pioneering projects in food and agriculture win £17.8 million
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Changed an incorrect partner for "Project 2: Development and validation of a system for automatic detection of lameness in sheep" from Dunbia to Intel UK.

Pioneering projects to improve agriculture...

Statistical data set: FE data library: education and training
seen at 12:41, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version of Education and Training participation (aims) by Sector Subject Area: 2005/06 to 2014/15 uploaded on 19 September 2016.

This statistical data set includes information on education...

Notice: Excise Notice 197: receipt into and removal from an excise warehouse of excise goods
seen at 12:41, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 13 replaced with new information. Minor changes made to section 12.10 'Alternative evidence of discharge of a movement' and LCP in section 4 'Simplified Procedures'.

This notice cancels...

Guidance: Section 70: Weights and Measures returns and reports
seen at 12:41, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Every LWMA in the UK is required to report the level of local enforcement work conducted over a 12 month period under section 70 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985. This information is collated into an annual...

Guidance: National metrology projects
seen at 12:41, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The national metrology projects of LWMAs add value to inspection work carried out by individual trading standards services as part of their local responsibility. The work, which is undertaken across the UK, is...

Open consultation: Open access restriction at Cheriton Wood: how to comment
seen at 12:41, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Content has been updated for the second consultation. Details of the first consultation are available in the consultation summary document.

See the consultation summary for information about the...

Guidance: Defence Standards (Def Stan) 970 amendments
seen at 12:41, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Def Stan 00-970 updated to issue 17.

Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) the NPAs relate to changes against Def Stan 970 comments on any NPA are to be returned to DSA-MAA-Cert-ADSGroup@mod...
Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 11:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Military court centre listings: 19 to 30 September 2016.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for...

Notice: Notice 34/16 - Intervention: Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP)
seen at 11:38, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The existing arrangements for the purchase of Skimmed Milk Powder into intervention are due to expire on 30 September 2016. These arrangements have been extended until 31 December 2016. Please see the attached...

Notice: Notice 35/16 Private Storage Aid (PSA) for SMP extended
seen at 11:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This notice announces an extension to the scheme rules in relation to the storage period and aid rates. It supersedes Notice to Traders 30/2014 covering PSA SMP.

The attached document gives details...

Statistical data set: FE data library: education and training
seen at 11:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version of Education and Training participation (aims) by Sector Subject Area: 2005/06 to 2014/15 uploaded on 19 September 2016.

This statistical data set includes information on education...

Notice: Excise Notice 197: receipt into and removal from an excise warehouse of excise goods
seen at 11:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 13 replaced with new information. Minor changes made to section 12.10 'Alternative evidence of discharge of a movement' and LCP in section 4 'Simplified Procedures'.

This notice cancels...

Notice: VAT Notice 700/25: taxis and private hire cars
seen at 11:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The contact address has been updated and new paragraphs explaining your rights and obligations and how HM Revenue and Customs uses your information have been added. The technical content has not changed...

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2148
seen at 11:37, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

ADD is an import duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Union (EU). It is designed to allow the EU to take action against goods that are sold at less than their...

Guidance: Section 70: Weights and Measures returns and reports
seen at 11:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Every LWMA in the UK is required to report the level of local enforcement work conducted over a 12 month period under section 70 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985. This information is collated into an annual...

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2152
seen at 11:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an import duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Community (EC). It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold...

Guidance: National metrology projects
seen at 11:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The national metrology projects of LWMAs add value to inspection work carried out by individual trading standards services as part of their local responsibility. The work, which is undertaken across the UK, is...

Open consultation: Open access restriction at Cheriton Wood: how to comment
seen at 11:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Content has been updated for the second consultation. Details of the first consultation are available in the consultation summary document.

See the consultation summary for information about the...

Guidance: Defence Standards (Def Stan) 970 amendments
seen at 11:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Def Stan 00-970 updated to issue 17.

Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) the NPAs relate to changes against Def Stan 970 comments on any NPA are to be returned to DSA-MAA-Cert-ADSGroup@mod...
Notice: Tariff Notice 32 (2016): toys, keyrings and puzzles
seen at 11:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a tariff notice and contains information about how to correctly classify certain goods for import and export purposes.

Transparency data: UKEF: spend over £25,000, June 2016
seen at 11:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000.

UK Export Finance publishes details of invoices on a monthly basis...

Transparency data: UKEF: spend over £25,000, July 2016
seen at 11:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000.

UK Export Finance publishes details of invoices on a monthly basis...

Research and analysis: Meningococcal ACWY immunisation programme: vaccine coverage estimates
seen at 11:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded HPR 10(32) AA report and appendix.

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

Guidance: USA: apply for a UK visa
seen at 11:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated telephone number.

Read this document if you are in the USA and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: Duty solicitor scheme boundary consultations
seen at 11:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation proposals and responses published.

This page contains consultations on scheme boundary changes following police station and court closures. Also listed are responses which detail the...

Guidance: BDUK New Procurement Pipeline
seen at 11:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Contains a link to page with Invitation to Tender template documents

BDUK Procurement Pipeline Information

A table setting out the current information on the pipeline of local body OJEU procurements...

Notice: SBRI funding competition: metal detection for fast parcels
seen at 11:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the registration link

The Home Office is to invest up to &pound;150,000 in innovation projects to develop a metal detector that works in fast parcel depots.

The aim of this competition...

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2153
seen at 11:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

ADD is an import duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Community (EC). It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at less than...

News story: PM calls for a new global approach to respond to unmanaged migration
seen at 11:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Attending her first UN General Assembly ministerial week, the Prime Minister will argue that alongside stepping up our efforts on humanitarian assistance and development, the international community needs to ...

News story: EFA information and answers to your questions
seen at 11:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

If you have a question about working with Education Funding Agency (EFA) it’s important to us that you get the answer you need as quickly as possible. This article gives you some tips to help you find answers...

Guidance: West Midlands franchise competition: invitation to tender
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: West Midlands franchise agreement attachments B, D, E and G.

This suite of documents, plus the Stakeholder briefing document (attachment I), forms the invitation to tender (ITT) for the ...

Guidance: Weights and Measures market surveillance projects
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Regulatory Delivery has a statutory duty under the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments (NAWI) and the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) to carry out market surveillance activities. This is to ensure instruments...

Guidance: Weights and Measures bulletins
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

In many instances Regulatory Delivery is asked for an opinion on particular circumstances that have an impact on a wider group of organisations or equipment. Where it is necessary to communicate that opinion ...

Guidance: Weights and measures: national and EEC stamp numbers
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

These documents are listings of the numbers allocated to Local Weights and Measures Authorities and approved verifiers for identification purposes on items of weighing or measuring equipment. These lists cover...

Guidance: Weights and Measures 7000 series
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

These documents are guidance of working standards used in weights and measures, known by local authorities as the 7000 series.

National Statistics: Turnover and orders in UK production and Great Britain services industries (TOPSI): July 2016
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence

Form: Apply to register temporary use of land to keep livestock
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor update of the form.

If you intend to use land in England temporarily to keep livestock, you should apply for a Temporary Land Association (TLA) or a Temporary County Parish Holding (tCPH) ...

Transparency data: Ofsted spending over £25,000: 2016
seen at 10:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for August 2016 published.

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

National Statistics: Latest weekly wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 10:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly datasets.

Weekly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged by...

Official Statistics: Steps 2 Success: NI statistics from October 2014 to June 2016
seen at 10:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Statistics presented include details on the number of referrals and starts to the Steps 2 Success programme up to 30 June 2016. Was published on 25 August 2016.

Guidance: Local authorities: grant returns
seen at 10:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Education Funding Agency has published updated guidance for local authorities on submitting their grant returns.

The guide on this page enables local authority chief financial officers to complete...

Press release: More choice as over 80,000 new free school places created
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the number of free schools approved in the East of England and South East.

Thousands of new free school places - to give parents even more choice of a ‘good’ school for their child - have...

News story: National Apprenticeship Week 2017 date announced
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service, the week is designed to celebrate the positive impact apprenticeships and traineeships have on individuals, businesses and the economy.

The 10th National...

News story: Occupied wheelchair contacting passing train - update
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update following testing at Twyford station.

At around 10:52 hrs on 7 April 2016, a wheelchair occupied by a teenage girl moved towards the edge of platform 4 of Twyford station and into multiple...

Press release: Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in Cambridgeshire
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

An outbreak of KHV disease has been confirmed at Manea Pit, Junction of Park Road & Straight Road, Menea, March, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0NH.

The site is now subject to statutory...

Press release: Freshers urged to get meningitis and septicaemia jab
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

School leavers, particularly those going to university or college this month, are being strongly encouraged to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease after figures released today (Monday 19 September) showed...

News story: The AAIB have sent a team to Builth Wells, Powys
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The AAIB have sent a team to investigate an accident involving a microlight aircraft that occurred near Builth Wells, Powys.

Guidance: West Midlands franchise competition: invitation to tender
seen at 09:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: West Midlands franchise agreement attachments B, D, E and G.

This suite of documents, plus the Stakeholder briefing document (attachment I), forms the invitation to tender (ITT) for the ...

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2151
seen at 09:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

ADD is an import duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Union (EU). It is designed to allow the EU to take action against goods that are sold at less than their...

Guidance: Weights and Measures market surveillance projects
seen at 09:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Regulatory Delivery has a statutory duty under the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments (NAWI) and the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) to carry out market surveillance activities. This is to ensure instruments...

Guidance: Weights and Measures bulletins
seen at 09:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

In many instances Regulatory Delivery is asked for an opinion on particular circumstances that have an impact on a wider group of organisations or equipment. Where it is necessary to communicate that opinion ...

Guidance: Weights and measures: national and EEC stamp numbers
seen at 09:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

These documents are listings of the numbers allocated to Local Weights and Measures Authorities and approved verifiers for identification purposes on items of weighing or measuring equipment. These lists cover...

Guidance: Weights and Measures 7000 series
seen at 09:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

These documents are guidance of working standards used in weights and measures, known by local authorities as the 7000 series.

Form: Apply to register temporary use of land to keep livestock
seen at 09:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor update of the form.

If you intend to use land in England temporarily to keep livestock, you should apply for a Temporary Land Association (TLA) or a Temporary County Parish Holding (tCPH) ...

Transparency data: Ofsted spending over £25,000: 2016
seen at 09:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for August 2016 published.

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

National Statistics: Latest weekly wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 09:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly datasets.

Weekly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged by...

Speech: 'UK-India partnership is strong in the energy sector'
seen at 09:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning and a warm welcome to all. For those of you that don’t know me I am the British Deputy High Commissioner in Bengaluru, I know our High Commissioner is disappointed not to be here but he is out of...

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 02:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Military court centre listings: 19 to 30 September 2016.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for...

Notice: Notice 34/16 - Intervention: Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP)
seen at 02:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The existing arrangements for the purchase of Skimmed Milk Powder into intervention are due to expire on 30 September 2016. These arrangements have been extended until 31 December 2016. Please see the attached...

Notice: Notice 35/16 Private Storage Aid (PSA) for SMP extended
seen at 02:31, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This notice announces an extension to the scheme rules in relation to the storage period and aid rates. It supersedes Notice to Traders 30/2014 covering PSA SMP.

The attached document gives details...

Press release: Foreign Secretary condemns attack in Indian-administered Kashmir
seen at 02:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

The UK strongly condemns this morning’s terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. I offer my deepest condolences to the victims and their families and...