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06 April 2017

Press release: Opening of humanitarian corridor from Sudan to South Sudan
seen at 20:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) welcome the Government of Sudan’s opening of the border crossing into Bentiu, in South Sudan, for the delivery of humanitarian food...

Press release: Foreign Secretary on first official visit to Greece
seen at 18:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary is visiting Greece to underline the strength of the UK-Greece relationship and our cooperation on a wide range of areas including migration, organised crime and counter terrorism.

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News story: Armed Forces Minister underlines UK commitment to Africa
seen at 18:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

From engineering support to the UN in South Sudan, to helping counter the threat from terror in Somalia, the Minister was able to see the breadth of the UK’s role in Africa.

In Mogadishu, Mr Penning met...

News story: Home Secretary visits Birmingham to see anti-radicalisation work
seen at 18:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The event included a meeting with Kikit, a West Midlands-based group that works with mosques and communities to provide mentoring and support for individuals who are vulnerable to terrorist recruiters.

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Press release: £250,000 of UK Government funding for the International Fund for Ireland
seen at 18:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, has today announced an additional &pound;250,000 of UK Government funding to tackle the underlying causes of sectarianism and violence...

News story: Perceptions of A levels and GCSEs in England: wave 15
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Highlights from the survey:

Perceptions of GCSEs, AS and A levels

Confidence in the GCSE, AS and A level systems is significantly higher than in previous years. Levels of trust and confidence...

News story: One month to go: have your say on 4 May
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has urged people across 6 of England’s regions to make sure they are registered to vote, with only 1 month to go until mayoral elections.

In just 1 month there will be...

News story: Law change provides equal treatment for disabled taxi users
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Taxi drivers face a fine of up to &pound;1,000 if they refuse to transport wheelchair users or attempt to charge them extra, in a change to the law which comes into force today (6 April 2017).

From...

News story: Showcasing science, technology and innovation at DPRTE
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence and Security Accelerator: Driving Innovation

Rob Solly, who has been Acting Head of the Accelerator since December, gave a keynote speech at the event, explaining how the Accelerator is driving innovation...

News story: Showcasing science, technology and innovation at DPRTE
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Defence and Security Accelerator (Accelerator) exhibited at the Defence Procurement, Research, Technology and Exportability (DPRTE) event on 28 March...

News story: Low Carbon Contracts and Electricity Settlements Company reappointments
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Energy Secretary Greg Clark has reappointed Dr Martin Read CBE as Chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company.

He will continue to be supported in these roles...

News story: Ofsted launches new good and outstanding logos
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On 6 April 2017, Ofsted is launching a new logo specifically for use by early years, education and children’s social care providers that have been rated good.

All providers judged by Ofsted to be good...

News story: Director conduct reporting service (updated)
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Status update.

Reports submitted by insolvency practitioners since last Friday have been received and will now be acknowledged.

If you are experiencing any difficulty using the module please...

News story: Census test happening now
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

ONS has invited 100,000 households across 7 local authorities to take part. Randomly-selected households across the rest of England and Wales are also involved.

Most of these households received an ONS...

Press release: Pension Trustee companies retired
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Gleeson Bessent Trustee Services Ltd administered nine occupational pension schemes and Gleeson Bessent Trustees Ltd, was the trustee of three of those schemes, namely, the Focusplay Retirement Benefit Scheme...

Press release: Evaluations suggest ways to further improve merger review
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A pair of reports published today make recommendations for ways in which the CMA can provide even better results for consumers and the wider economy by making improvements in the way it investigates mergers.

Press release: Newtownards shooting
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

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

Shooting someone in the elbows, knees and ankles is barbaric. The criminals who did this do not represent anyone. No one ...

News story: Lord Bridges speech at the NCF Consumer Congress
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much for inviting me here today, and thank you to the National Consumer Federation for hosting a conference specifically on our withdrawal from the European Union.

I should start by saying...

Speech: Small firms deserve to be paid on time
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is already one of the best places in the world to start and grow a business. It is home to a record 5.5 million businesses - that’s 1 million more than in 2010. Through our Industrial Strategy we are committed...

News story: Bidding opens for £490 million road funding
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Counties across England can today (6 April 2017) bid for a share of &pound;490 million to improve their roads.

The funding, which will be for schemes from 2018 to 2020, is designed to tackle congestion...

News story: Commission reminds housing associations of changes to the land disposal framework
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is issuing this alert to English registered providers of social housing (RPs) which are charities, as regulatory advice under...

Press release: Government helps dementia sufferers as part of next step in fight against nuisance calls
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Rogue traders who bombard the elderly and vulnerable with nuisance phone calls are to be stopped in their tracks by a targeted Government scheme designed to protect those with dementia.

Every year, thousands...

Press release: Applications for permits received at Holmwood oilfield
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

These applications are for 1 bespoke Environmental Permit and 2 Standard Rules Permits. They have been submitted by the site Europa Oil and Gas Limited to begin exploration drilling for oil or gas at the site...

Speech: Brexit: Lessons, Challenges and Opportunities for Nigeria
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The decision the British people made on 23rd June 2016 to leave the EU was a momentous one. It will lead to change, and much detail about that change is still uncertain. But there are some very important certainties...

Speech: Our tax cuts will matter to millions: article by Jane Ellison
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

When I was first elected to parliament in 2010, the minimum wage was &pound;5.80, average weekly earnings were &pound;450, and the personal allowance – the point at which people start paying income tax...

News story: Foreign Office appoints new Non Executive Directors
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Miranda Curtis has been appointed as lead non-executive director, and Sir Edward Lister has been appointed as a member non-executive director.

They take up their appointments with immediate effect.

News story: Laser technology used in works to secure mine shaft
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Works are now complete to secure an unrecorded mine shaft, which caused a ground collapse at Kilbowie Road, Clydebank.

The collapse was caused by a mine shaft that was not detailed in historical mining...

Press release: Appeal for information following pollution in Hampshire
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency were alerted to a pollution of oil on the River Anton close to Andover College on 4 April.

Since then, Environment Officers have been working on site to determine the source and...

Press release: PM meeting with Donald Tusk: 6 April 2017
seen at 16:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister and President of the European Council Donald Tusk had talks this afternoon in Downing Street following last week’s Article 50 notification

Press release: Multi-million pound boost for community-led services
seen at 14:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Minister Andrew Percy today (6 April 2017) announced a multi-million pound cash boost to community-led efforts giving local people greater control over local services.

More than 54 projects...

Press release: Antrim Area Hospital visit
seen at 14:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Earlier this morning the Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, visited Antrim Area hospital to see at first hand the issues and challenges that our current Health Service professionals face on a daily...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 14:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with response on Provisional UK ODA as a proportion of GNI.

Provisional UK ODA as a proportion of GNI

On 5 April 2017 DFID published its annual national statistics publication “Provisional...

News story: Control systems for wave energy generation: apply for funding
seen at 14:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated registration link.

Up to &pound;47,000 (excluding VAT) is available for businesses to develop advanced control systems for use in wave energy generation.

This funding call is...

News story: Defence Secretary boosts Welsh jobs on visit to Aston Martin and GDUK
seen at 14:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, today announced a &pound;330 million contract to design the next-generation of battlefield communications on a visit to Wales. Sir Michael also formally handed over...

Press release: Chip your dog and check your chip
seen at 14:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Dog owners are being reminded to make sure pets’ microchip details are up to date as the latest figures reveal 95% of UK dogs are now fitted with a chip, meaning they can be reunited with their families if they...

Various ONS releases
seen at 11:30, 6 April 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.

Code of Practice breaches
seen at 11:30, 6 April in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to John Pullinger regarding various Code of Practice breaches

Press release: Tougher measures to target rogue landlords
seen at 11:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

New rules in force from today (6 April 2017) will help crackdown on rogue landlords that flout the rules and improve safety and affordability for renters.

Announcing the measures, Housing Minister Gavin...

Speech: Fullerton Lecture
seen at 11:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).
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Good afternoon.

It is a privilege to be speaking to you all here today.

And as the Secretary of State for Scotland, it brings me particular pleasure.

Because over...

News story: One month to go: have your say on 4 May
seen at 11:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has urged people across 6 of England’s region’s to make sure they are registered to vote, with only 1 month to go until mayoral elections.

In just 1 month there will ...

News story: Modernised insolvency rules introduced
seen at 11:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The modernised and consolidated rules replace the Insolvency Rules 1986 and their 28 subsequent amendments.

The rules have been recast to reflect modern business practice and to make the insolvency...

Press release: Alok Sharma visits Malaysia
seen at 11:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

During his visit, Mr Sharma will meet the Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Dato’ Reezal Merican for talks on security and our shared values as members of the Commonwealth.

Mr Sharma will emphasise the...

Press release: Tougher measures to target rogue landlords
seen at 10:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

New rules in force from today (6 April 2017) will help crackdown on rogue landlords that flout the rules and improve safety and affordability for renters.

Announcing the measures, Housing Minister Gavin...

News story: Perceptions of A levels and GCSEs in England: wave 15
seen at 10:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Highlights from the survey:

Perceptions of GCSEs, AS and A levels

Confidence in the GCSE, AS and A level systems is significantly higher than in previous years. Levels of trust and confidence...

Press release: New charity investigation: Believe in Magic
seen at 10:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has today (6 April 2017) confirmed that it opened a statutory inquiry into Believe in Magic, registered charity number 1145557...

News story: Uriah Heep report published
seen at 09:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

MAIB’s report on the investigation into the heavy contact between passenger ferry Uriah Heep and Hythe Pier, Southampton, England on 13 May 2016 is now published.

The report contains details of what happened...

Press release: Welsh Secretary: Aston Martin creating a lasting legacy in Wales
seen at 09:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Aston Martin’s investment in St Athan will create a lasting legacy for the region, Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns will say when he attends a special ceremony to mark the beginning of the redevelopment...

Press release: Government helps dementia sufferers in fight against nuisance calls
seen at 09:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).
elderly and vulnerable – including dementia sufferers - to be given hi-tech devices which block all nuisance calls project is latest government move to tackle the blight of rogue traders PM: We want to create...
Speech: Malaysia and Britain: Partners in a post-Brexit world
seen at 09:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon, and thank you all for that welcome. It is a pleasure to be here in Malaysia, and a privilege to be able to address the representatives of some of this country’s leading firms.

Before I...

Resettlement Centre Germany
seen at 02:30, 6 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

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News story: Uriah Heep report published
seen at 02:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

MAIB’s report on the investigation into the heavy contact between passenger ferry Uriah Heep and Hythe Pier, Southampton, England on 13 May 2016 is now published.

The report contains details of what happened...

News story: Gender Pay Gap Reporting Goes Live
seen at 02:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thousands of employers will publish their gender pay gap figures for the first time from today, helping break the glass ceiling and create a more modern workforce.

The UK is one of the first countries...

Press release: New levy to double annual investment in home-grown skills
seen at 02:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is officially launching its apprenticeship levy today (6 April 2017) as part of the biggest shake-up of skills for a generation.

The levy will require all employers in the UK with an annual...

Press release: New powers to tackle illegal working in licensed premises
seen at 02:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Under the measures, brought in as part of the Immigration Act 2016, immigration checks will be part of the process for applying for a licence. From today, a premises or personal licence will not be issued to ...

News story: Introduction of Insolvency Rules 2016
seen at 02:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Up dated to reflect that the change has taken place.

The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 have been introduced. You can now access the forms.

News story: New type of limited partnership
seen at 02:30, 6 April in News and communications (Our copy).

New legislation came into force on 6 April 2017 which introduces a new type of limited partnership. The Order introduces private fund limited partnerships (PFLPs) and amends the 1907 Act, which applies to PFLPs...