On 28 and 29 March 2017, the Venezuelan Supreme Court issued two rulings giving itself new powers to exercise the National Assembly’s legislative powers and restrict the parliamentary immunity of MPs. This effectively...
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During the visit the Trade Secretary saw how his department has helped unlock new export opportunities for firms in the Midlands and outlined the further support and expertise available to help them expand into...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 31 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 31 March 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 31 March and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 31 March and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 31 March 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 31 March 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 31 March 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
South West Water has been ordered to pay £89,000 in fines and costs for polluting a stream in Woodbury near Exeter. The case was brought by the Environment Agency.
A court heard how large numbers...
This bulletin details tools and techniques to guide tenants and their representatives through different Code processes.
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Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:
The UK strongly condemns the Israeli government’s decision to found a new settlement deep in the West Bank; the first such government decision for over 25 years...
Since 13 March, customers who have sent us a registration application online via the HM Land Registry portal, our online transactional channel, have received correspondence related to that application by email...
The VMD has recently reviewed the approved active substances list on the exemption for small pet animals (also known as the Small Animal Exemption Scheme) which may be marketed for use as anaesthetics in fish...
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A number of application and claim paper forms have been updated ready for the 2017 Standard Crime Contract taking effect on 1 April 2017.
The changes are minor in nature, and in the main are concerned...
The Tampon Tax Fund is designed to benefit charities that support women and girls, particularly those affected by violence and domestic abuse.
In 2016 / 17, the Tampon Tax Fund has awarded £...
A high-volume pump used during major flood events will be tested in Somerset next week (4 to 6 April 2017) as part of Exercise Wessex Flare – a 3-day training exercise run by the Environment Agency.
The...
Instead of paying in advance, a new ‘Pay on Invoice’ process will streamline the way we manage a range of applications.
We are committed to reducing the regulatory burden and improving the process for...
The Biomechanical Associations and Efficacy of Injectable Therapies in Tendinopathy (BEFIT) study is funded with a grant from the Higher Education Funding Council for England and brings together university academics...
Why the change is happeningThe fee reduction has been made possible by the high number of applications OPG is processing and efficiencies which have driven down the cost of providing the service. Ministers...
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
This evening the Prime Minister called Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte following yesterday’s UK letter of notification to the European Council.
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Lord Bew, Chair of the independent Committee on Standards in Public Life, said:
The Committee met today and discussed the subject of MPs’ outside interests.
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Forming the centrepiece of an ambitious UK business and cultural programme that shows a Global Britain open for business, the UK pavilion will be a multi-sensory experience involving film, technology, sound and...
For more information and to apply please visit the Public Appointments Website at: Cabinet Office
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has been presented with an award for its commitment to staff wellbeing by the mental health charity Mind.
The FCO was one of 29 organisations to be named in Mind’s ...
Sir David Norgrove has been appointed by Her Majesty the Queen as the new Chair of the UK Statistics Authority.
He has a long-standing record as a public servant and user of statistics, having previously...
A new ground-breaking competition will allow flood defence projects around the country to apply for a share of £1 million to help protect even more homes and businesses, Environment Secretary Andrea...
The Maserati 100 highlights the emerging entrepreneurs who are challenging the established order with their disruptive technologies. Now in its third year, these awards celebrate the positive impact innovative...
The Foreign Secretary reiterated the need for NATO to continue evolving to meet changing security threats as he arrived at the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels today (31 March).
Speaking to ...
James Donegan and Melissa Donegan of Bootle, Merseyside, were both given 12 month suspended sentences and ordered to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work.
During the investigation officers from Border Force...
International Development Secretary Priti Patel today opened the London Stock Exchange and announced a new partnership which will help generate much needed business investment in developing countries to help ...
The talks will have two objectives.
First, to secure a coalition agreement to form the basis of the formation of a new Executive. Second, to address the implementation of outstanding issues from previous...
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We are experiencing a fault with our online services. This is affecting:
applying for redundancy payments applying for bankruptcy debt relief order applications reporting...
Ofqual’s new Corporate Plan which covers the period 2017 to 2020, builds on work undertaken over the past 12 months. It is focused in particular on:
reform in both general and vocational & ...
Updated: An update on improving processing times for DBS checks needing to go to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS).
Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks have to be reviewed by ...
After extensive consultation with its members, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) has published a set of clinical requirements for information and digital technologies. These have been developed on...
Book an Accelerator meeting at Innovation Point, Newport on 3 May 2017.
These 30-minute face-to-face meetings give you the opportunity to discuss your innovative research idea with Accelerator...
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon welcomed Secretary Jim Mattis to London today for his first visit to the UK as US Defense Secretary. They reviewed a number of defence and security issues, including the need...
Since 13 March, customers who have sent us a registration application online via the HM Land Registry portal, our online transactional channel, have received correspondence related to that application by email...
HM Revenue and Customs is getting increasingly tougher on offshore tax evasion, collecting more than £2.7 billion since 2010. Yesterday, in partnership with authorities in the Netherlands, Australia...
The Charity Commission has today (31 March 2017) launched the accounts templates pack for small charitable companies to help trustees of charitable companies with an income of under £500,000 ...
It’s great to be back on the National Theatre’s deck for the opening of London Games Festival.
Many of you in the room will have heard me say this many times before - but you’re going to hear it again...
UK publishes second Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative report to improve transparency about the way governments benefit from their natural resources
Report shows payments...
More than 100,000 new businesses have been supported by the NEA, new statistics show. Launched in 2011, it’s an employment initiative to help jobseekers become their own boss.
Successful applicants to...
Vital work to reduce the risk of flooding to more than 3,200 homes and businesses in Exeter reaches another key milestone this weekend as work around the Quay area of the city is halted to avoid disruption to...
The government is launching the Personal Support Package, which includes £330 million of additional employment support over 4 years for people who due to an illness or disability are unable to work ...
Countries annotated with ‘*’ attended the exhibition:
Algeria* Australia Austria* Bahrain Belgium* Bosnia Herzegovina* Brazil* Brunei* Bulgaria* Canada* Chile* Colombia* Croatia...
Fifteen projects including mobile, PC, console and VR games across the UK have been selected in the third round of funding and will now receive grants to develop their prototypes. Recognising that many small ...
In the build up to the Battle of Passchendaele commemorations, MOD’s Defence Business Services (DBS) will, for the first time, be displaying a complete set of World War 1 service records relating to a Passchendaele...
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A funding round by ‘fem-tech’ business Chiaro has attracted £4.8 million of external investment. This is to support the development of 3 more smart products...
Ordnance Survey (OS) has signed an agreement with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), negotiated by its technology transfer arm, Ploughshare Innovations, to allow it to licence various forms...
The consultation follows NHS England’s announcement this week of new guidance on the prescription of low value items such as travel vaccines, painkillers, and gluten-free (GF) foods.
It will consider...
Today marks an important milestone in implementing the Wales Act 2017 with powers coming into force that pave the way for the introduction of Welsh Rates of Income Tax, enable the Welsh Government to invest more...
The loans will be sold to Prudential plc and to funds managed by Blackstone. There will be no changes to the terms and conditions of the loans sold. Borrowers do not need to take any action.
The price...
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
This evening the Prime Minister called Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte following yesterday’s UK letter of notification to the European Council.
The Prime...
In one of the most ambitious conservation projects ever undertaken, 20 UK species facing extinction will be brought back from the brink thanks to £4.6 million from the National Lottery.
The ...
Business Secretary announces plans for first phase of £100 million investment in connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) testing infrastructure. the investment, matched by industry, will create...
Colliers International and Eversheds LLP are among the latest organisations to have pledged their commitment to create jobs, attract investment and support innovation in the north.
It means almost 90 ...
The strategic plan focuses on 5 main themes:
providing best-in-class services to our customers building dynamic technology and services being a hub for digital motoring creating a modern ...
Visiting the Suzy Lamplugh Trust in South London that is to receive £200,000, Rob Wilson announced the full list of funding for charities from the latest round of the Tampon Tax Fund designed to benefit...
Wednesday, 24 May, 2017
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Sophie Davis and Evie Monnington-Taylor from the Behavioural Insights TeamPlease see the attached flyer for details and how to book.
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Education Secretary Justine Greening will today (Thursday 30 March) open a major conference in Westminster aimed at improving social mobility and building a shared agenda for action.
The ‘Left Behind...
We’re making updates to Crown Court fee guidance which include:
Change to claiming process so new advocates in retrial cases can submit payment claims directly to the Legal Aid Agency. New content to...
Three months in to main construction on the A14’s £1.5bn upgrade in Cambridgeshire, Highways England’s project manager is giving a sneak peek into progress made so far – including technical innovations...
Entrepreneurs are being invited to complete a survey by Innovate UK for their views on innovation and international markets.
We’ll be using the results to inform our propositions and service design to...
The government has today launched a call for evidence on the role and responsibilities of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD).
The results will form part of a review on UKAD’s status as a DCMS-sponsored Non-Departmental...
Proposals to create a long-term, stable and proportionate system for assessing children at primary school have been announced today (Thursday 30 March) by Education Secretary Justine Greening.
The plans...
Last October, I made a statement to Parliament about the primary assessment and accountability system in England. In that statement, I reaffirmed the importance of a good primary education, and particularly the...
Giving maximum legal certainty for businesses, workers and investors as the UK leaves the European Union is at the heart of Government plans published today.
The day after the Prime Minister triggered...
Let me begin by thanking our Florentine and Italian hosts.
My compliments to you for organising the first meeting of G7 culture ministers - and for your wonderful hospitality.
On behalf of everyone...
First I would like to thank the many people in Chile, including the President, the Government of Chile, many of our business, military, and other contacts, and many members of the general public who have sent...
She said:
My starting point is pretty straightforward. I don’t think that people who want to do us harm should be able to use the internet or social media to do so. I want to make sure we are doing...
The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) reiterate their strong support for the combined efforts of the African Union (AU), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD...
Applications can be made to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012, by those victims injured, or the families of those killed in...
Thank you very much, Alan. And a massive thank you to the Social Mobility Commission and the University of Bath for inviting me here today.
Today, you have come together to debate and discuss social mobility...
Guidance on Competence 2017The OISC published its new guidance on competence on 30 March 2017. The last edition was published in 2012. In light of changes over the last five years in immigration law ...
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The timing of this Forum could not be better, in my view, given developments in Albania and the Western Balkans more broadly.
The topic of this year’s Forum is Freedom...
I am proud to announce the publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) business plan for 2017 to 2018. The MCA does vital work to save lives at sea, regulate ship standards and protect the marine...
I am delighted to be here to join those committed to building a Northern Powerhouse in order to help people and businesses in the North of England to pool their strengths and take on the world. Brexit makes this...
The AAIB has sent a team to North Wales to investigate a helicopter accident.
We have launched a public consultation exercise about the future of the primary assessment system in England. Details are included in a statement made to Parliament today by the Secretary of State...
Many thanks for inviting me to speak today. It is always a really good opportunity to talk about something that is for us an absolutely key priority, which is police professionalisation.
But, just before...
Letter from Ed Humpherson to Neil McIvor regarding JSA and ESA sanctions statistics
Guidance on Competence 2017The OISC published its new guidance on competence on 30 March 2017. The last edition was published in 2012. In light of changes over the last five years in immigration law ...
I am pleased to announce the publication of the 2017 to 2018 business plans for the Department for Transport’s Motoring Agencies:
the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) the Driver...
The timing of this Forum could not be better, in my view, given developments in Albania and the Western Balkans more broadly.
The topic of this year’s Forum is Freedom of Expression, which is an issue...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about today’s publication of a White Paper on the Great Repeal Bill.
Yesterday we took the historic step of notifying the European ...
Highways England is thanking local people and drivers in Cumbria for their patience and support after a new section of the A590 was opened following a £1 million engineering project to tackle flooding...
The AP1000® nuclear reactor, designed by Westinghouse, is suitable for construction in the UK said the regulators today following completion of an in-depth assessment of the reactor design.
The...
Snowdonia helicopter crash: Statement from the Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns
My thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the families of the victims of the helicopter crash in Snowdonia.
Over the past 12 months the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has brought several major pieces of work to successful conclusion, including a market study into legal services and its 2 market investigations...
Letter of confirmation as National Statistics
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The Dartford-Thurrock Crossing charging scheme account for 2015 to 2016 is published today (29 March 2017) under Section 3(1)(d) of the Trunk Road charging schemes (Bridges and Tunnels) (Keeping of ...
The Redundancy Payment Service are currently experiencing a telephony outage which is affecting Insolvency practitioners contacting them.
This is being investigated as a high priority however customers...
The growth duty, which came into statutory effect on 29 March 2017 under the Deregulation Act 2015, requires regulators to have regard to the desirability of promoting economic growth, alongside protecting...
Business Secretary announces plans for first phase of £100 million investment in connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) testing infrastructure. the investment, matched by industry, will create the...
Santander, Ernst & Young and Eversheds LLP are among the latest wave of organisations to have pledged their commitment to create jobs, attract investment and support innovation in the north.
It means...
The review, legislated for in the Welfare Reform and Work Bill in 2012, is part of the government’s commitment to ensure the benefit is working as intended, providing support to those with the highest additional...
IntroductionI’m delighted to be here this afternoon.
The United Kingdom is a globally minded, outward looking nation. Exiting the EU provides us with the opportunity to form a new, close relationship...
A strong and growing maritime industry is vital to the economy of the United Kingdom and it is critical that we treasure and protect this vital artery if we are to remain a world-leading maritime centre.
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Updated: Updated to clarify role of exports and imports in calculating GDP
GDP is the size of the economy at a point in timeGDP measures the total value of all of the goods made, and services provided...
Energy Trends and Energy Prices publications are published today 30 March 2017 by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The publications cover new data for the fourth quarter...
The government has now supported more than one million people through its Help to Buy schemes, including 868,240 who have opened Help to Buy: ISAs offering government bonuses of up to £...
The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has concluded that the trustees of the Spiritualist Association of Great Britain (see ‘Notes to editors’) were responsible for serious...
Over 300 guests attended the event at Lancaster House, including the Chinese Ambassador to the UK, Mr Liu Xiaoming, and a wealth of British and Chinese business representatives, government officials, parliamentarians...
Thank you Mr Speaker.
Today the government acts on the democratic will of the British people. And it acts, too, on the clear and convincing position of this House.
The Valuation Office Agency’s ‘Find your business rates’ online service will be unavailable after midday on Thursday 30 March 2017. This is so we can make improvements ahead of publishing the 2017 rateable values...
Public Health England (PHE) has published the technical guidelines setting out the approaches the food industry can take to reduce the amount of sugar children consume through the everyday foods that contribute...
National Living Wage for workers aged 25 and over...
Public Health England (PHE) has published the technical guidelines setting out the approaches the food industry can take to reduce the amount of sugar children consume through the everyday foods that contribute...
The vital combination of Wales’ skilled workforces and hi-tech manufacturing sites can be a major driving force for job creation and investment, Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns said today (30 March).
The Valuation Office Agency’s online service will be unavailable after midday on Thursday 30 March 2017. This is so we can make improvements ahead of publishing the 2017 rateable values on 1 April, as well as...
Thank you Mr Speaker,
Today the government acts on the democratic will of the British people. And it acts, too, on the clear and convincing position of this House.
The distinctive new coin that is legal tender from 28 March is the most secure of its kind in the world and aims to tackle the rise of counterfeit coins in circulation. Although its shape owes much to the old...
Thank you Jeff for the introduction and Jude for your kind words.
It’s great to be back at the Southbank Centre today - which Jude will be pleased to hear has been my most visited cultural institution...
You can use our online services throughout Easter.
Date Opening hours Thursday 13 April 8am to 7pm Good Friday 14 April closed...
Updated: Updates made to times and dates of webinars.
E-learningRead the Letting out a property online guide if you want to let out a property to a tenant and become a landlord.
Videos<...
Updated: Updates made to times and dates of webinars.
VideosYouTube videos:
VAT and international trading VAT record keeping How to submit your VAT return online E-learning...
Updated: Updates made to times and dates of webinars.
E-learningAre you taking on staff and running a payroll? Get help here from our online guide Becoming an employer.
Find out about the...
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VideosYouTube videos:
Self Assessment
Updated: Updates made to times and dates of webinars.
WebinarsWebinars can last up to an hour. You can ask questions during the presentation and get answers from your HMRC host.
Register and log...
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Agent toolkitsThe agent toolkits annual update has begun for 2017. Our experts are looking at the toolkits and over the next 6 months will be making...
Would you like to represent the views of archive users and help to improve The National Archive’s services? If you are a regular archive user then we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking...
From Monday 27 March, our visitor car park will open at 08:30 each morning, Monday to Saturday.
We are making this change so we can maximise parking availability for visitors to The National Archives.
Today The National Archives releases the final batch of records outlining claims for financial assistance submitted in the mid-1960s by UK victims of Nazi persecution, or their family members if deceased.
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The UK Archive Service Accreditation Committee is pleased to announce that the following archive services were awarded accredited status following a recent Accreditation Panel:
Archifau Ynys Môn/Anglesey...
There is just over one month left to submit an abstract for this year’s Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities conference, being held between 27 and 29 November at the Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester...
The National Archives has today launched a vision and action plan to help archives work to secure their future through digital transformation, investing in new workforce skills, and encouraging innovation.
Thank you Mr Speaker,
Today the government acts on the democratic will of the British people. And it acts, too, on the clear and convincing position of this House.
A few minutes ago in Brussels...
The Redundancy Payment Service are currently experiencing a telephony outage which is affecting Insolvency practitioners contacting them.
This is being investigated as a high priority however customers...
Good morning.
I’m here because I want to talk about our long-term infrastructure strategy for the future.
And as momentous a day as this is for the country, what it doesn’t do, is in any way ...
Our online service will be unavailable after midday on Thursday 30 March. This is so we can make improvements to the service ahead of launching the new business rates appeals system on 1 April.
If you...
Thank you Jeff for the introduction and Jude for your kinds words.
It’s great to be back at the Southbank Centre today - which Jude will be pleased to hear has been my most visited cultural institution...
The Dartford-Thurrock Crossing charging scheme account for 2015 to 2016 is published today (29 March 2017) under Section 3(1)(d) of the Trunk Road charging schemes (Bridges and Tunnels) (Keeping of Accounts...
Speaking at the UK-Angola Trade and Investment Forum, Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Africa, said:
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning.
It is a pleasure to be here today. As I ...
Minister Ellwood said:
I am deeply saddened and shocked by the news of the discovery of the bodies of two UN Group of Experts members in DRC. I would like to express my profound condolences to their...
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In September 2016 HMCTS set up the Historic Debt Project to tackle outstanding debt which has accumulated over the years from unpaid criminal fines and financial orders ...
Stephen is highly expert in delivering major housing developments on public land, having spent the last 11 years as the Growth and Partnerships Director at Barratt Partnerships, the housebuilder’s national public...
Thank you Mr Speaker,
Today the government acts on the democratic will of the British people. And it acts, too, on the clear and convincing position of this House.
A few minutes ago in Brussels...
Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here in Salford. Watching the re-birth of this area in recent years has been incredibly encouraging and nothing short of inspirational.
I’d like to thank the organisers...
Updated: Updated to reflect lifting of Surveillance Zone in Haltwhistle.
Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease has been found in the UK in farmed and wild birds...
29 March - The Legal Services Board confirmed today the appointment of the new Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints.
A rededication service for Private (Pte) Lionel Brown,1st Battalion Parachute Regiment and Ptes Daniel Hollingsworth and Thomas White, 1st Battalion The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) has taken place almost...
The distinctive new coin that is legal tender from 28 March is the most secure of its kind in the world and aims to tackle the rise of counterfeit coins in circulation. Although its shape owes much to the old...
A funding round by ‘fem-tech’ business Chiaro has attracted £4.8 million of external investment. This is to support the development of 3 more smart products addressing female health and wellbeing...
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Child Survival Fund, registered charity number 1116070.
The charity’s objects...
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A first of its kind, 27 of the UK’s leading maritime companies, including MJM Group and Survitec Group are expected to attend the forum which will include a UK maritime showcase...
Minister Ellwood said:
I am deeply concerned by the continued delay in implementing the 31 December 2016 political agreement in the DRC. Without progress it will be impossible for credible elections...
The United Kingdom believes so firmly that preventing sexual violence in conflict is the right way to move forward. So in welcoming you, can I say that I am delighted to be welcomed by Madame Bangura who will...
I am delighted to be able to join you here in Birmingham for this prestigious conference which comes on the eve of one of the most significant moments that the United Kingdom has faced for many years.
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister called the German Chancellor, the President of the European Council, and the President of the European Commission earlier this evening to update...
The government has today (28 March 2017) set out the pay awards for armed forces, NHS Agenda for Change staff and doctors and dentists in line with the policy of an average 1% pay rise in 2017-18.
The...
The Campus has been established to harness new data sources and technologies to provide statistics for policy makers and businesses about the fast-moving UK economy and society. Creating this resource for the...
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The success of the 21 month, £46m project has now secured RAF Akrotiri, on the southern tip of Britain’s Sovereign Base Area on the island of Cyprus, as a first class operating...
Updated: Clarification that spare batteries and portable power sources can no longer be carried on board aircraft operating on affected routes in either cabin or hold baggage.
On Tuesday 21 March the government...
This follows a 2-year intervention by central government after an independent inspection found the accountability issues at the council.
While the team of commissioners will leave, new directions will...
I am delighted to be able to join you here in Birmingham for this prestigious conference which comes on the eve of one of the most significant moments that the United Kingdom has faced for many years.
This is the first time that WGS has been used as a diagnostic solution for managing a disease on this scale anywhere in the world. This builds on WGS based services for public health investigation of infectious...
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Announced in February by UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the group will strengthen the trade and investment relationship between the...
Highways England operatives have recently celebrated after their safe working practices saw them reach the landmark of a million hours without injury.
Carillion, who undertake highway maintenance work...
Highways England’s A5-M1 Link, a new 2.8 mile dual carriageway to create a new junction on the M1 and improve east-west connections between the A5 and the motorway, and Central Bedfordshire Council’s Woodside...
Motorists using the M1 in the East Midlands are set to benefit from better, more reliable journeys as part of a £120m upgrade starting next week.
Highways England will be improving 7.5 miles...
Our scientists and engineers are working with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of clean energy for future power stations. In partnership with industry and academia we are also developing...
Up to £325,000 is available to fund the development of innovative technologies that find new ways of integrating data into Scotland-wide healthcare processes. The aim is to improve patient care.
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The government has today (28 March 2017) set out the pay awards for armed forces, NHS Agenda for Change staff and doctors and dentists in line with the policy of an average 1% pay rise in 2016-17.
The...
Sir Michael Hintze
Sir Michael is a businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder, chief executive and senior investment officer of CQS, a London-based global multi-strategy asset manager. Prior to...
Government personnel recently took part in Exercise Joint Horizon 17 (JH17), a real world ‘mission rehearsal’ of a government response to a complex crisis in the Levant.
The exercise confirmed the capabilities...
Standing here looking at all these red benches, it feels a bit like being in the House of Lords…
Though I suspect the audience is a bit livelier!
I hope it is, let’s see what happens in the Q&...
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar, to Downing Street this afternoon for a bilateral meeting...
Department for International Trade event in Birmingham to showcase UK’s world leading sectors from sport and cyber security Qatari government will showcase and promote export opportunities for UK businesses...
New members are being sought for the Anglian Northern Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) – helping shape and approve local flood defence plans, raise local levy funding and influence the future of the...
Good afternoon everyone, I hope you’ve had a great day today.
On the way here I was looking at your “LEP Factor” fliers.
If this is the LEP Factor I guess that means Graham is Simon Cowell.
A Whitby man has been handed a 12-month community order for illegally fishing for salmon and sea trout.
William Arthur Elwick, 53, of Abbot’s Road, Whitby, must now carry out 240 hours of unpaid work ...
This month’s Price Paid Data includes details of over 84,200 residential and commercial land and property sales in England and Wales lodged for registration in February 2017.
Of the 84,234 sales lodged...
Ms Alison Blackburne has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr Tim Morris, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Blackburne...
The Education Funding Agency and Skills Funding Agency are to merge to become one body, the Secretary State for Education announced today (Tuesday 28 March).
The new, single funding agency - to...
The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, has reappointed David Currie as Chairman of the Board of the Competition and Markets Authority.
The appointment has been...
The Ministry of Justice robustly monitors all commercial contracts. In January, officials in my department notified EMS, the provider of the electronic monitoring service, of an increase in the number of alerts...
Updated: Response to IDC report on DFID’s allocation of resources
IDC report on DFID’s allocation of resourcesThis morning’s media (28 March 2017) cover the International Development Committee’s report...
National British Science Week is an annual event encouraging people to hold events to involve people in scientific activities.
The sessions were held in partnership with Science Alive which is based at...
Announced in February by UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the group will strengthen the trade and investment relationship between the UK and Israel.
Ministers...
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SummaryWednesday 22 March – Typhoons provided close support to Iraqi troops in west Mosul, hitting three Daesh positions.
Thursday 23 March – Typhoons attacked...
Signed during a visit by M. Collet-Billon to the Ministry of Defence, the agreement begins a three year concept phase to develop future long range weapons for the British and French Navies and Air Forces. Each...
A company spun out from the University of Oxford in 2014 to develop a ‘brain’ for driverless cars has won a Financial Times ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business...
Your Excellences, ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Birmingham, and to the second part of the Qatar-UK Trade and Investment Conference.
Following our hugely successful day in London yesterday, it is a...
LocatED has been established to acquire land and buildings across the country to help the government build 500 new free schools by 2020 and create 600,000 new school places by 2021.
Free schools...
A first of its kind, 27 of the UK’s leading maritime companies, including MJM Group and Survitec Group are expected to attend the forum which will include a UK maritime showcase.
With the UK maritime ...
Mr Speaker,
With permission I would like to make a statement on recent events in Northern Ireland.
Since the Northern Ireland Assembly election on 2 March I have been engaged in intensive talks...
A new route to upgrade a major south-west road has been proposed today (28 March 2017) by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.
The A358 between the M5 at Taunton and the A303 Southfields will be made into...
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) scientists are conducting trials that will enable Dstl to characterise the effectiveness of Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW), in support of the LDEW Capability...
Five boaters who did not register their vessels have been landed with penalties totalling more than £5,000.
River inspectors found the boats moored on the Great Ouse, Little Ouse, Old West and...
Graduates across the country are being encouraged to apply to a fast-track programme to become the next generation of child and family social workers.
Regulations to save heavy electricity users like steel and chemical companies around £100 million a year in energy costs have been laid in parliament today.
The government expects the new measures...
Details of Academy events scheduled to May 2017
Academy event programme to May 2017PDF, 356KB, 1 page
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The Education Funding Agency and Skills Funding Agency are to merge to become one body, the Secretary State for Education announced today (Tuesday 28 March).
The new, single funding agency - to...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published an update paper on its market study into digital comparison tools (DCTs).
DCTs enable consumers to compare products and services ...
Updated: Update of NaCSTO advice.
Following the tragic incident on Westminster Bridge and at the Palace of Westminster on 22 March 2017 it is important that the police security stance and the private sector...
The Biomedical Catalyst has up to £12 million to support innovative healthcare technologies and processes that could help to prevent disease or better manage and treat chronic health conditions.
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