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30 December 2016

News story: The Military Division of the New Years Honours list 2017
seen at 23:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

A total of 38 civilians have also been honoured either for their work in the MOD or in other aspects of Defence. The serving personnel named in the New Year Honours List for 2017 are listed below.

In ...

News story: 2017 New Year Honours for health and social care services
seen at 23:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

People from across the health and care community have been acknowledged for their service in the latest New Year Honours awards.

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Sir ...
Press release: Communities Secretary congratulates New Year's Honours 2017 recipients
seen at 23:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid offered his congratulations to people who have been awarded a New Year’s Honour for their work in local government, charities and communities.

Communities Secretary Sajid...

Press release: Welsh Secretary: New Year’s Honours
seen at 23:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

It is always appropriate that we end the year recognising those who have given their time, commitment and dedication to benefit the lives of others.

These Honours acknowledge the extraordinary Welsh...

News story: New Year Honours 2017: education, children’s services, equalities
seen at 23:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The New Year 2017 Honours list published on Friday 30 December 2016 recognises over 120 people for their contribution to education or children’s services, and those who have made a difference to equality and ...

Press release: More junior officers honoured with Queen’s Police Medals
seen at 22:30, 30 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Nine rank and file police officers have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Police Medal by Her Majesty The Queen as part of her New Year’s Honours – 3 times the number honoured in the 2016 Birthday...

Press release: New Year's Honours 2017
seen at 22:30, 30 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Each recipient exemplifies the very best of our nation, from one of our oldest recipients, 94-year-old Janet Gillespie receiving a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her charitable service, having spent over 60 years...

News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Routine editorial update, including link to report of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) H5N8 found in wild birds.

We have brought together key information about avian influenza (bird...

News story: Agency highlights 2016
seen at 16:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is focussed on protecting and promoting public health through its three centres: Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), National Institute for Biological...

News story: Health warnings issued after colder weather arrives
seen at 14:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated story with latest warning.

Latest update

Fresh warnings are being issued by Public Health England today, as the Met Office forecasts a return of the cold weather which struck earlier this...

Press release: Avian influenza (bird flu) confirmed in wild birds in England and Scotland
seen at 11:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Read avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017 or avian influenza (bird flu) detailed guidance for the latest information.

The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed two ...

News story: Plans to let learner drivers have motorway driving lessons revealed
seen at 11:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Learner drivers will be able to take driving lessons on motorways before passing their driving test under new plans set out today (30 December 2016) by Transport Minister Andrew Jones.

At the moment, ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 2 January to Sunday 8 January 2016
seen at 11:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 30 December but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned road works in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 2 January to Sunday 8 January 2017
seen at 11:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 29 December 2016 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 2 January to Sunday 8 January 2017
seen at 11:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

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

Press release: November 2016 Price Paid Data
seen at 11:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

This month’s Price Paid Data includes details of over 98,000 residential and commercial land and property sales in England and Wales lodged for registration in November 2016.

Of the 98,279 sales lodged...

Prime Minister’s office files (PREM) – 1989-90
seen at 10:30, 30 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Prime Minister Personal correspondence with Princess Margaret

Catalogue reference: PREM 19/2577

Date range: 9 January 1980 – 7 February 1980

This file contains two letters: a photocopy of...

Prime Minister’s papers from 1989 and 1990 released
seen at 10:30, 30 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Margaret Thatcher congratulates Helmet Kohl following the reunification of Germany (catalogue reference: PREM 19/3002)

Today we have released files from the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office...

News story: MHRA statement on products containing Cannabidiol (CBD)
seen at 10:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updates statement re: working with companies and trade bodies.

An MHRA spokesperson said:

We have come to the opinion that products containing cannabidiol (CBD) used for medical purposes...

News story: Defence leads the way on small business engagement
seen at 10:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

By simplifying Ministry of Defence (MOD) contracts, the Department is making it easier for small businesses to work with Defence. The Department has reduced the number of pages of small and medium-size enterprise...

News story: DVSA sets out proposals to improve motorcycle training
seen at 09:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users. They account for around 1% of traffic on Great Britain’s roads, but 21% of deaths or serious injuries.

The proposed changes aim to reduce the number...

News story: DVSA sets out proposals to improve motorcycle training
seen at 02:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users. They account for around 1% of traffic on Great Britain’s roads, but 21% of deaths or serious injuries.

The proposed changes aim to reduce the number...

News story: Plans to let learner drivers have motorway driving lessons revealed
seen at 02:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Learner drivers will be able to take driving lessons on motorways before passing their driving test under new plans set out today (30 December 2016) by Transport Minister Andrew Jones.

At the moment, ...

Press release: Children warn of smoking risks in hard-hitting campaign
seen at 02:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) launches a campaign to highlight the damaging effect smoking has on the heart, as it is revealed that, in England, 45 people a day die of cardiovascular disease (CVD) caused by smoking...