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17 February 2017

Press release: Prime Minister's plans to transform the way we tackle domestic violence and abuse
seen at 23:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Theresa May has today announced plans to transform the way we think about and tackle domestic violence and abuse – one of the most widespread and heinous offences, but one where victims are often let down by ...

Press release: Government support for more than 19,000 victims of domestic abuse
seen at 20:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has today (17 February 2017) confirmed that 76 projects across the country will receive a share of £20 million to support victims of domestic abuse, creating more than...

News story: UK’s global role reinforced in new International Defence Engagement Strategy
seen at 20:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Launching an ambitious framework for the UK’s defence engagement overseas, Sir Michael Fallon and Boris Johnson committed to increasing cooperation with partners across the globe to keep Britain safe.

Press release: Second high-level UK-China security dialogue: February 2017
seen at 20:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On 17 February, Sir Mark Lyall Grant, National Security Adviser, hosted Wang Yongqing, Secretary-General of the Central Commission for Politics and Law, for the second UK-China High Level Security Dialogue.

News story: UK Government proposes new approach to boost banking competition and resolve RBS’ State aid commitments
seen at 20:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The proposal, put forward by HM Treasury with the agreement of RBS, has been designed to help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) access and benefit from greater choice in the banking services available...

Press release: PM meeting with French Prime Minister Cazeneuve: 17 February 2017
seen at 20:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister met Prime Minister Cazeneuve of France at Downing Street today. They talked about a range of bilateral issues and also discussed foreign policy...

Press release: New initiative to boost disadvantaged groups in work
seen at 18:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A first-of-its-kind employer toolkit designed to help businesses recruit and retain more single parents and care leavers has been launched today.

People from disadvantaged groups face challenges that ...

Press release: Construction company to pay £54,000 for polluting East Sussex river
seen at 18:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Interserve Construction Limited (ICL) has been fined £54,000 with £5,955 costs after admitting a single incident of discharging silt-laden water into a tributary of the River Rother in Burwash...

Press release: West Belfast shooting
seen at 18:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP said:

This was a brutal and shocking attack on a child by abusive criminals.

I will continue to offer all possible support...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 18:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include response to news about CDC – The Government's Development Finance Institution

CDC – The Government’s Development Finance Institution

Today (17 February 2017) the Mail has written...

Statistics for England on Schools, Pupils and their Characteristics, and on Absence and Exclusions
seen at 16:30, 17 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

This report concludes that the statistics on the characteristics of schools and pupils should retain their National Statistics status, as long as DfE demonstrates it has enhanced their value, quality and trustworthiness...

News story: Parole Board Quarterly Performance Report
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Quarterly Performance Pack

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News story: Lifetime ISAs available from 6 April 2017
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Opening a lifetime ISA

You can open a lifetime ISA if you are aged 18 or over but under 40. You must be either:

resident in the UK a Crown Servant (for example a diplomat or civil servant) the ...
Speech: Justine Greening: teachers - the experts driving social mobility
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Alison [Peacock, CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching].

It’s such a pleasure to be here at the inaugural national conference of the Chartered College of Teaching. I think today marks an...

News story: Bryan Sanderson appointed interim Chairman of the Low Pay Commission
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Bryan Sanderson has today (17 February 2017) been announced as the interim Chairman of the Low Pay Commission (LPC).

Mr Sanderson, former BP Managing Director, replaces Sir David Norgrove, who served ...

News story: Contacting the Insolvency Enquiry Line
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Insolvency Enquiry Line is operating normally. You can call us on 0300 678 0015 for information about the insolvency process during office hours (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday).

You can also find the...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated on 16/02/2017 with response to a UKIP report which claims the UK’s exit from the EU should lead us to “scrap the foreign aid target”

UK Family Planning Summit

Today’s (17/02/2017) Guardian...

Speech: We have voted to leave the EU, but not Europe: article by Theresa May
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to welcome Prime Minister Cazeneuve to Downing Street today at such an important moment in both the profound friendship between our countries and the wider relationship between Britain and the ...

Press release: Exporting British style: designers set for £15 million global sales boost
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

This hotly anticipated event could lead to £15 million in exports for British designers, the fashion industry is worth £28 billion to the UK economy.

The government is helping match...

Press release: Former Bristol pub landord disqualified
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Owain Charles Evans George, the Director of OMI Partnership Limited trading as The Albion, a pub in Clifton near Bristol, has been disqualified for three and a half years for trading to the detriment of HM Revenue...

Press release: Six year ban for Watford restaurant boss
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Saiful Alam, the sole registered director of Nuha Limited, which traded as the Prince of Bengal, an Indian restaurant and takeaway on Langley Way in Watford, has been disqualified from acting as a company director...

Press release: How to fish responsibly during Somerset's elver season
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

With the 2017 elver season under way, the Environment Agency is reminding Somerset’s elver fishermen to stay the right side of the law.

Eels are an endangered species and recognised by the Convention ...

News story: Advocate General appears in UKSC on behalf of the Home Secretary
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On 15th and 16th of February 2017, the Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Keen of Elie QC represented the interests of the Secretary of State for the Home Department in the UK Supreme Court cases of R (on the...

News story: Business rates revaluation: the facts
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).
The next business rates revaluation takes effect from 1 April 2017

The government is regularly required to update the ‘rateable values’ of business properties in England to make sure that they are paying the...

Press release: Businesses set for lower bills
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thousands of businesses across the country are set to benefit from falls in their business rates bills, figures released today (17 February 2017) show.

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid said this will...

Speech: Nick Gibb: the importance of an evidence-informed profession
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a pleasure to be at Buckingham University again, an institution with established values, an emphasis on traditional methods and a determination to influence other institutions.

It is important that...

News story: Office of Tax Simplification: Vacancies
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

We are advertising for up to 3 tax professionals with current or recent experience in the private sector or within government, to work with us full or part-time for the next 9 to 12 months or possibly longer, ...

News story: UK’s global role reinforced in new International Defence Engagement Strategy
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Launching an ambitious framework for the UK’s defence engagement overseas, Sir Michael Fallon and Boris Johnson committed to increasing cooperation with partners across the globe to keep Britain safe.

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s British High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Iain Walker has been appointed Her Majesty’s British High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana in succession to Mr Jon Benjamin, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Walker...

News story: Joint Troika Statement Supporting African Union High Level Implementation Panel Peace Process in Sudan
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) expresses its continued support for the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) peace process, led by former South African President...

House building targets
seen at 11:30, 17 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Rt Hon John Healey MP regarding house building targets

Press release: Government support for more than 19,000 victims of domestic abuse
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has today (17 February 2017) confirmed that 76 projects across the country will receive a share of £20 million to support victims of domestic abuse, creating more than...

Press release: West Midlands company director handed penalty by court for waste offences
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On 16 February 2017, Jaskaran Bhandal, Director of Oakham Environmental Waste & Recycling Ltd, Oak Farm, Kingswinford, West Midlands pleaded guilty at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court to 1 count of failing...

News story: When cities meet cities-UK Smart Cities Showcase in Taiwan
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: changed wording

The UK economy has already made the transition from an industrial economy to a post-industrial economy. Now it’s leading the way in the transition from a post-industrial economy...

Government response: Addressing concerns about Kent oyster farm
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The MMO has been contacted by members of the public reporting concerns relating to the use of non-native oysters and the deployment of oyster trestles to the west of Whitstable Harbour which they feel may pose...

Press release: Strong performance by social housing sector - HCA publishes Global Accounts
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2016 Global Accounts of private registered providers, published today (17 February 2017) by the Homes and Communities Agency, shows that the social housing sector has had a solid year of investment underpinned...

Press release: CMA secures better deal for cloud storage users
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The 3 companies are the latest cloud storage providers to improve their terms and conditions following the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) review of compliance with consumer law in the sector. Last ...

Press release: Kebab shop owner disqualified for employing illegal workers
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Amjid Ali Maqbool Hussain, the director of Madina Kebab House Limited in Peterborough, has been disqualified for six years for failing to comply with its statutory obligations under the Immigration, Asylum and...

News story: Change of venue for Crofton information event: Monday 20 Febuary 2017
seen at 09:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

At the end of last year we wrote to residents about the launch of two public consultations on the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2b route. We also provided details of the information events we are holding, to give...

Press release: Wiltshire site owner fined for obstructing Environment Agency staff
seen at 09:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Trying to stop Environment Agency staff from doing their jobs saw a businessman convicted of obstruction.

Bart Critchly-Clark, of Mill Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, initially allowed environmental officers...