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03 February 2017

Press release: Capacity Market confirms guaranteed electricity security for next winter at low cost
seen at 21:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

With the conclusion of the latest round of the Capacity Market this Government continues to guarantee homes and businesses have a reliable electricity supply all year round.

The auction closed today at...

Press release: Capacity Market confirms guaranteed electricity security for next winter at low cost
seen at 20:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

With the conclusion of the latest round of the Capacity Market this Government continues to guarantee homes and businesses have a reliable electricity supply all year round.

The auction closed today at...

News story: GC represented at international event on food fraud and food allergy
seen at 18:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Close to 100 participants from Europe, Canada, north and south America, Australia and Hong Kong attended an exciting and informative conference on food fraud and food allergy in Bari, Italy, on 26th and 27th ...

News story: Savers to be able to access £1,500 tax-free for pension advice
seen at 18:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The new Pension Advice Allowance, first announced at Autumn Statement 2016, will enable people to withdraw £500 up to three occasions from their pension pots tax-free to put towards the cost of pensions...

News story: Chris Skidmore meets with students to encourage democratic participation in the West Midlands
seen at 18:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore met with students from Q3 Academy Great Barr today to discuss ways of increasing voter registration in the lead up to the election for the first mayor of the West ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 6 February to Sunday 12 February 2017
seen at 18:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 3 February 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

News story: Justice Secretary visits frontline staff in Bristol delivering key prison and court reform work
seen at 18:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss today (3 February 2017) paid tribute to the vital work of staff across our justice system as she met with teams at HMP Bristol and the Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre...

News story: Local public health intelligence online community
seen at 18:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) is piloting an online space on Knowledge Hub to share information about local knowledge and intelligence products and services. Our Local Knowledge and Intelligence Service (...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 6 February to Sunday 12 February 2017
seen at 18:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 2 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Speech: A Clear and Secure Democracy: Chris Skidmore speech
seen at 18:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Firstly, my thanks to the Electoral Commission and the National Police Chiefs’ Council for arranging and hosting today’s event and inviting me to attend and speak. I am pleased to have the opportunity to outline...

Staff at higher education providers in the United Kingdom
seen at 16:30, 3 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

This document reports a breach of the Code of Practice for Official Statistics, or the relevant Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Orders, to which the Code applies as if it included these orders.

Press release: UK steps up work to protect women and girls from trafficking and provide winter care for vulnerable refugees
seen at 16:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is helping migrants return home rather than risk their lives continuing perilous journeys to Europe, and protecting men, women and children in danger of trafficking and sexual violence, Prime Minister ...

Press release: Luminus Group Limited's grading under review
seen at 16:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Homes and Communities Agency reports today (3 February 2017) that Luminus Group Limited’s grading is currently under review.

The HCA’s social housing regulator notifies that a provider’s grading is...

News story: Request for supplier feedback on Local Land Charges procurement documents
seen at 16:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Digitisation and Transformation forms part of the wider Digitisation and Migration procurement to migrate paper, electronic and/or digital data from 326 LLC registers into the required spatial digital register...

News story: 'Catalogue of failures' led to collision in the Humber in May 2016
seen at 16:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

David Carlin, the master of the World War II motor launch Peggotty and Thomas Neilsen, master of the Danish flagged Petunia Seaway were both prosecuted under section 58 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, as a...

Press release: Milestone reached for Ipswich Flood Barrier scheme
seen at 16:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The cofferdam, which is a structure that can be pumped dry to enable construction of the barrier to take place below the river bed level, is now in place.

Over the last few months, VBA the contractors...

News story: Defence Minister visits a hub for Queen Elizabeth Class Carrier Programme
seen at 16:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister visited some of the aircraft and met with personnel stationed at the base. RNAS Culdrose is the heart of the naval air fleet, where naval aviators train. The base is an important part of the programme...

Press release: A64 safety improvements due to start
seen at 16:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Contractors for Highways England will begin a number of projects which include renewing the safety barrier, improving signage and drainage and resurfacing a footpath.

Work will start next week, Monday...

Press release: Planned roadworks in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 6 February to Sunday 12 February 2017
seen at 16:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 03 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Speech: "Russian words are not the same as Russian deeds."
seen at 16:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President – and let me take this opportunity to welcome you in open session to your role as President of the Security Council for the month of February. I commend you for the start that you have ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 6 February to Sunday 12 February 2017
seen at 16:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 3 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

News story: Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial to be unveiled in London
seen at 14:30, 3 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The memorial honours both the UK Armed Forces and civilians who served their country in the Gulf region, Iraq and Afghanistan, and who supported them back home, from 1990-2015. Around 2,500 invited guests will...

News story: Agent toolkits, digital meetings, webinars, e-learning and videos
seen at 14:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Agent talking Points to include Guidance to insolvency professionals: recognising and dealing with potential tax avoidance.

Agent toolkits

Toolkits have checklists of the most common errors...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 6 February to Sunday 12 February 2017
seen at 14:30, 3 February 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...

Speech: David Currie on the role of competition in stimulating innovation
seen at 14:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a great pleasure and privilege to give the opening speech to this conference on innovation economics. I am grateful to King’s College and Concurrences for organising such an important conference and for...

Press release: UK steps up work to protect women and girls from trafficking and provide winter care for vulnerable refugees
seen at 14:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is helping migrants return home rather than risk their lives continuing perilous journeys to Europe, and protecting men, women and children in danger of trafficking and sexual violence, Prime Minister ...

Press release: Prisons minister visits staff at HMP YOI Winchester to hear concerns from the frontline
seen at 14:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).
part of an ongoing tour of prisons to get to the heart of the daily challenges staff face Minister Gyimah thanks staff at Winchester for their vital work in delivering major reforms to improve safety and reduce...
Press release: Planned roadworks in the North East: summary for Monday 6 to Sunday 12 February 2017
seen at 14:30, 3 February 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 3 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Speech: First Sea Lord speech on the Royal Navy in 2017
seen at 14:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

After 23 years as a member, 2 on the Committee and nearly 6 on the Navy Board, it’s a pleasure to attend Founders Day as First Sea Lord and to share a few insights with you as I approach my first anniversary ...

Press release: Luminus Group Limited's grading under review
seen at 14:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Homes and Communities Agency reports today (3 February 2017) that Luminus Group Limited’s grading is currently under review.

The HCA’s social housing regulator notifies that a provider’s grading is...

Press release: Savers to be able to access £1,500 tax-free for pension advice
seen at 14:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The new Pension Advice Allowance, first announced at Autumn Statement 2016, will enable people to withdraw £500 up to three occasions from their pension pots tax-free to put towards the cost of pensions...

Press release: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 6 February to Sunday 12 February 2017
seen at 14:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 03 February 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Press release: Launch of major new Selly Park North and Selly Oak flood scheme
seen at 11:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Yesterday (Thursday 2 February), the Environment Agency and Calthorpe Estates carried out a sod cutting ceremony which marked the launch of the Selly Park North and Selly Oak Flood Risk Management Scheme.

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Press release: Heineken paying £160,000 over pollution incident
seen at 11:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has accepted an offer of &pound;160,000 for an enforcement undertaking from brewer Heineken UK following a pollution incident at their cider factory in Hereford, which saw several thousand...

Press release: Major upgrade to Leeds junction gets underway
seen at 11:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the &pound;8.3 million scheme Highways England will be widening some of the approaches to the M1 roundabout and adding an extra lane to sections of the roundabout itself, increasing it from 2 to...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea
seen at 11:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Simon Smith CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea in succession to Mr Charles Hay MVO, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Smith will ...

Press release: Weather update: no restrictions planned for A14 Orwell Bridge
seen at 11:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England is advising road users in the east of England that there are no current plans to close the Orwell Bridge in Suffolk tomorrow (Friday 3 February).

High winds have been forecast across ...

News story: Government announces efficiency savings for 2015/16
seen at 10:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government saved &pound;3.3 billion for the taxpayer during the last financial year through greater efficiency in the procurement of common goods, services and information technology; more efficient management...

Press release: New charity investigation: The Suyuti Institute
seen at 10:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into The Suyuti Institute (registered charity number 1151600). The inquiry was opened...

Speech: The government's negotiating objectives for exiting the EU: PM speech
seen at 09:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Watch the Prime Minister’s speech

A little over 6 months ago, the British people voted for change.

They voted to shape a brighter future for our country...

News story: GC represented at international event on food fraud and food allergy
seen at 09:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Close to 100 participants from Europe, Canada, north and south America, Australia and Hong Kong attended an exciting and informative conference on food fraud and food allergy in Bari, Italy, on 26th and 27th ...

News story: Government announces efficiency savings for 2015/16
seen at 09:30, 3 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government saved &pound;3.3 billion for the taxpayer during the last financial year through greater efficiency in the procurement of common goods, services and information technology; more efficient management...