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06 January 2017

Press release: Avian flu confirmed in backyard flock in Yorkshire
seen at 21:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a small backyard flock near Settle in North Yorkshire.

A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around...

News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 20:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include information of a confirmed case of H5N8 in Yorkshire.

We have brought together key information about avian influenza (bird flu) risks in this news story, which is regularly ...

Drug smugglers who successfully plotted to fly cocaine into UK jailed
seen at 18:30, 6 January in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A gang of drug smugglers who successfully plotted to fly cocaine with an estimated street value of over £2.5million into the UK have been jailed following a prosecution brought by the CPS International Justice...
Corrupt NHS official jailed for accepting bribes
seen at 18:30, 6 January in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A corrupt NHS official who accepted bribes of £80,000 in exchange for awarding lucrative IT contracts has today been jailed for three years at Guildford Crown Court.
Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 9 January to Sunday 16 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 6 January 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: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 9 January to Sunday 15 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 5 January 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: 'Have your say’ message with launch of M56 and A5036 options consultations
seen at 18:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

People across Merseyside and Cheshire are being encouraged by Highways England to take part in consultations for 2 major road improvements delivering better journeys and a multi-million pound boost for the local...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Monday 9 January to Sunday 15 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 6 January 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 6 January and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Press release: Planned road works in the North West: summary for Monday 9 to Sunday 15 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 6 January 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 6 January and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 9 to Sunday 15 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 6 January 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 Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 9 to Sunday 13 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 6 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

News story: Update on DFID’s partnership with Girl Effect
seen at 18:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

We have taken the decision to end our partnership with Girl Effect following a review of the programme. Empowering women and girls around the world remains a priority, but we judge there are more effective ways...

News story: Bristol seminar: The Public Service (Social Value) Act - What next? (6 February, 2017)
seen at 16:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

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News story: CitizenAid advice supports Run Hide Tell
seen at 16:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Military and civilian doctors have been working together to produce a new app with the aim of saving lives before emergency services arrive to give help.

citizenAID has been developed by military...

Press release: Alok Sharma visit underlines UK commitment to trade with Pakistan
seen at 16:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Sharma spent two days visiting Islamabad and Karachi to meet government officials and businesses to reiterate the UK’s commitment to building further trade between the UK and Pakistan. The trip builds on ...

News story: Going digital at the Parole Board
seen at 16:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Parole Board are undertaking a large project to overhaul the way we work, in line with our strategic objective of reducing the backlog due to constraints and ensuring more efficient ways of working.

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News story: New deal to help schools save cash on computer equipment
seen at 16:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Schools considering buying new tablets, laptops or desktop devices this year could save thousands of pounds by taking advantage of a new deal developed by the DfE and Crown Commercial Services (CCS).

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Press release: UK welcomes DRC political deal
seen at 14:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the signing of the deal Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Africa, said:

The signing of a political deal between the Government of the DRC and opposition parties on 31 December was a very welcome...

Press release: Insufficient funding for forensic science puts justice at risk
seen at 14:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

In her annual report, Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) Dr Gillian Tully, said not all police forces were fully committed to reaching the required standards, with some failing to recognise the impact of...

Press release: Maximum sentence for stalking to double
seen at 14:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).
maximum prison sentences for stalking to double from 5 to 10 years government acts to make sure punishment fits the seriousness of the crime move builds on recently announced plans for new stalking protection...
Speech: Liam Fox's speech to the British Chambers of Commerce, Hong Kong
seen at 14:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning, it is a pleasure to be back in Hong Kong to address the British Chambers of Commerce, especially at such an exciting time as the UK forges a new role for itself in the world.

I first came...

News story: UK Innovation: Laser Weapon Contract Awarded
seen at 11:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The project will assess innovative LDEW technologies and approaches, culminating in a demonstration of the system in 2019. The contract will assess how the system can pick up and track targets at various ranges...

Papers from UK Statistics Authority meeting on 29 November 2016
seen at 10:30, 6 January in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Papers from UK Statistics Authority meeting on 29 November 2016
News story: Virtual modelling shows driverless cars could cut delays in the future
seen at 10:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Driverless cars could significantly reduce delays according to a new study by the Department for Transport.

The project used computer software to create virtual models of different parts of the...

Press release: Failing to account leads to lengthy ban for Lancaster directors
seen at 10:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The investigation found Nathan Brown and Carole Brown failed to maintain or deliver up Shearing’s accounting records which meant that it was not possible to determine Shearing’s income and expenditure during ...

News story: Animal medicines improvement notice: Great Horse Products
seen at 10:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

This Notice was issued as Oil2Horse is being presented for the treatment and prevention of the equine skin diseases; Mud Fever, Sweet Itch, Mallanders, Sallanders and the relief of dermatitis caused by mites.

Press release: Cleaning company director handed lengthy ban for failing to keep proper records
seen at 10:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

An Insolvency Service investigation found that Mr Perfect failed to maintain, preserve and deliver up records that were adequate to explain the financial position of Northwich Cleaning Limited (Northwich) and...

Press release: Director disqualified for attempting to evade tax responsibilities
seen at 10:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The disqualification from 19 December 2016 bans him from acting as a company director or from managing, or in any way controlling, a limited company until 2026.

Mr Urwin was a director of Tyburn Realisations...

News story: Rail regulator to set out national safety framework for train dispatch
seen at 02:30, 6 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Transport Secretary has asked if the independent rail regulator can set out principles for continuous improvement of train dispatch the Office of Rail and Road has confirmed GTR’s plans for driver-only operation...