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13 July 2017

Corporate report: Office of the Secretary of State for Wales - Annual Report 2016-17
seen at 22:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The report sets out the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales’ achievements and illustrates how Ministers and officials are working to represent Wales’ interests in the United Kingdom.

School Children Get Set for Clean Sport in National Clean Sport Week
seen at 21:31, 13 July in News (Our copy).
School Children Get Set for Clean Sport in National Clean Sport Week
Press release: Alun Cairns: The Repeal Bill will provide certainty and stability across the board.
seen at 21:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns said:

The Repeal Bill will provide certainty and stability for businesses, employees and consumers as the UK prepares to exit the European Union.

The Bill...

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Statistics updated

The level of catches and landings of key quota species are monitored throughout the year through a series of weekly and monthly spreadsheets.

The management of these ...

Corporate report: Wales Office Annual Report 2016-17 published
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The report sets out the Wales Office’s achievements and illustrates how Ministers and officials are working to represent Wales’s interests in the United Kingdom.

Transparency data: Prompt Payment Code signatories
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to list of strategic supplier signatories

32 strategic suppliers who we focused on in 2015 have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code - promising to pay suppliers, including small businesses...

Corporate report: HMRC quarterly performance updates
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with data for Quarter 4, 2016-2017 (January to March 2017)

Our priority objectives are set out in our single departmental plan. The single departmental plan also tracks our progress...

Corporate report: HMRC monthly performance report: March 2017
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This monthly report shows how HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is doing against its key customer service performance objectives, such as:

use of our digital services answering our phones handling customer...
Guidance: Childminder agencies: a guide
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with links to the Care to Learn online application and a Student Bursary Support Service online portal.

Legal requirements and other issues to consider for anyone registering or operating...

FOI release: FOI release: nuclear weapons ban
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 1011-16 relates to a speech made to an informal meeting of the United Nations First Committee by a UK representative on the 14th October 2016. The subject of the speech was resolution L41 regarding negotiations...

Corporate report: National Lottery Distribution Fund Investment Account 2016 to 2017
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address and was ordered to be printed by the House of Commons.

Research and analysis: Fiscal risks report July 2017
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with print version

The OBR’s first fiscal risks report is a comprehensive review of risks from the economy and financial system, to tax revenues, public spending and the balance sheet, ...

Corporate report: Home Office annual report and accounts: 2016 to 2017
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The annual accounts provide a financial and narrative summary of the activities of the Home Office for the year ended 31 March 2016. Accompanying the report are the core data tables, data on staff in post and...

Guidance: Contingent liability approval framework
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This guidance introduces a new process the Treasury is implementing to systematise the management of contingent liabilities through a standardised checklist.

The Treasury has among its core objectives...

Corporate report: STFC annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual report sets out the activities and achievements of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) from April 2016 to March 2017. It covers:

foreword by the Chair and Chief Executive ...
Correspondence: Circular letter on recladding of tall buildings
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Circular letter to building control bodies to highlight key issues that building owners and building control bodies need to consider in ensuring compliance with the building regulations when undertaking re-cladding...

FOI release: FOI release: Security guards at the British embassy Stockholm
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0046-17 relates to security guard services provided by Tempest Security AB at the British embassy Stockholm

Corporate report: MRC annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual review sets out the activities and achievements of the Medical Research Council (MRC) from April 2016 to March 2017. It covers:

foreword by the chairman and chief executive officer strategic...
Guidance: Honduras - Consular Fees
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 13 July 2017

A full list of consular fees.

Policy paper: Making Tax Digital
seen at 20:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect current policy position and timescales.

There is widespread agreement that Making Tax Digital for Business is the right approach for the future. However a number of concerns ...

Press release: UK Government urges Welsh businesses to export
seen at 20:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Welsh businesses are being encouraged to consider exporting their goods and services abroad by UK Ministers, to mark the one year anniversary of the Department for International Trade.

In 2016 there were...

Corporate report: Armed Forces Pension Scheme annual accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Presented to the House of Commons pursuant to section 7 of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000.

Related information Armed Forces Compensation
Guidance: Affordable Housing Programme 2011 to 2015, 2015 to 2018 and 2016 to 2021: checklist E – for use with Social Homebuy schemes
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced with new version of document.

Checklist to identify specific checks to be undertaken in order to determine whether all procedural requirements, relevant funding conditions and PPA conditions...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 10 July 2017
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 10 July 2017

Corporate report: Legal Aid Agency annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017 details how the agency has performed in its fourth year. It outlines how the LAA delivered against its strategic objectives and key performance...

Form: Self Assessment: Ministers of religion (SA102M)
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance 'Service benefit cap calculation' on page 4 has been corrected.

Use the SA102M supplementary pages when filing your SA100 Tax Return to record your employment income and expenses...

Research and analysis: HM Revenue and Customs individuals, small businesses and agents customer survey 2016
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Customer Survey supports HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) customer centric business strategy. This report sets a baseline for measuring customer experience from 2016, allowing the Department to chart its progress...

Corporate report: NERC annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual review sets out the activities and achievements of NERC for the financial year April 2016 to March 2017. It covers:

foreword by the Chair and Chief Executive Officer performance report ...
Research and analysis: Customer experience of Intelligent Telephony Automation
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Intelligent Telephony Automation (ITA) is a voice recognition technology programmed to respond to the caller and is in use on various HMRC helplines. The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore customer...

Guidance: Open general export licence: exports under the US-UK defence trade co-operation treaty
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence updated to reflect amendments to the Export Control Order 2008 that came into force on 13 July 2017.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export...

Corporate report: HMRC annual report and accounts: 2016 to 2017
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) deals with the tax and payments affairs of virtually every business and individual in the UK.

This report sets out how we have performed for the period 1 April 2016 to 31...

Guidance: Open general export licence (technology for military goods)
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence updated to reflect amendments to the Export Control Order 2008 that came into force on 13 July 2017.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, export...

Guidance: Open general export licence (export after repair/replacement under warranty: military goods)
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence updated to reflect amendments to the Export Control Order 2008 that came into force on 13 July 2017.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export...

Guidance: Open general export licence (export after exhibition or demonstration: military goods)
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence updated to reflect amendments to the Export Control Order 2008 that came into force on 13 July 2017.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export...

Guidance: Service leavers guide
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the latest edition of the Service Leavers Guide

The service leavers guide offers information and advice prior to and after leaving regular service.

The guide contains information...

Corporate report: Office for Fair Access: annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual report and accounts sets out the activities and achievements of the Office for Fair Access from April 2016 to March 2017.

Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Dersingham Bog north: consultation outcome
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated with consultation outcome.

Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 19:12, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Statistics updated

The level of catches and landings of key quota species are monitored throughout the year through a series of weekly and monthly spreadsheets.

The management of these ...

Corporate report: Wales Office Annual Report 2016-17 published
seen at 19:10, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The report sets out the Wales Office’s achievements and illustrates how Ministers and officials are working to represent Wales’s interests in the United Kingdom.

Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Dersingham Bog south: consultation outcome
seen at 19:10, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated with consultation outcome.

Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Transparency data: Prompt Payment Code signatories
seen at 19:10, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to list of strategic supplier signatories

32 strategic suppliers who we focused on in 2015 have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code - promising to pay suppliers, including small businesses...

Guidance: Buying technology: how CCS can help
seen at 19:10, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HTML file amended with new event

This information explains the services provided by CCS for government and public sector buyers interested in buying technology goods and services. It covers the...

Corporate report: HMRC: single departmental plan 2015 to 2020
seen at 19:09, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include performance figures for January to March 2017.

You can use the plan to track the department’s progress towards achieving its priority objectives.

The plan will be delivered...

Corporate report: HMRC quarterly performance updates
seen at 19:09, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with data for Quarter 4, 2016-2017 (January to March 2017)

Our priority objectives are set out in our single departmental plan. The single departmental plan also tracks our progress...

Corporate report: HMRC monthly performance report: March 2017
seen at 19:09, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This monthly report shows how HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is doing against its key customer service performance objectives, such as:

use of our digital services answering our phones handling customer...
Guidance: Childminder agencies: a guide
seen at 19:09, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with links to the Care to Learn online application and a Student Bursary Support Service online portal.

Legal requirements and other issues to consider for anyone registering or operating...

FOI release: FOI release: nuclear weapons ban
seen at 19:09, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 1011-16 relates to a speech made to an informal meeting of the United Nations First Committee by a UK representative on the 14th October 2016. The subject of the speech was resolution L41 regarding negotiations...

Corporate report: National Lottery Distribution Fund Investment Account 2016 to 2017
seen at 19:09, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address and was ordered to be printed by the House of Commons.

Research and analysis: Fiscal risks report July 2017
seen at 18:43, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with print version

The OBR’s first fiscal risks report is a comprehensive review of risks from the economy and financial system, to tax revenues, public spending and the balance sheet, ...

Corporate report: Home Office annual report and accounts: 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:43, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The annual accounts provide a financial and narrative summary of the activities of the Home Office for the year ended 31 March 2016. Accompanying the report are the core data tables, data on staff in post and...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs and A levels for teaching from 2018
seen at 18:43, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to Japanese: A level, Pearson (Edexcel), Awaiting 2nd submission. Update to Modern Greek: A level, Pearson (Edexcel), Awaiting 2nd submission. Update to Modern Hebrew: A level, AQA, Awaiting 2nd...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS and A levels for teaching from 2017
seen at 18:43, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: OCR GCSE media studies accredited.

The timetable shows the dates by which exam boards have to send their specifications to Ofqual for consideration. As we receive and accredit specifications, we...

Guidance: Contingent liability approval framework
seen at 18:43, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This guidance introduces a new process the Treasury is implementing to systematise the management of contingent liabilities through a standardised checklist.

The Treasury has among its core objectives...

Corporate report: STFC annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:39, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual report sets out the activities and achievements of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) from April 2016 to March 2017. It covers:

foreword by the Chair and Chief Executive ...
Correspondence: Circular letter on recladding of tall buildings
seen at 18:39, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Circular letter to building control bodies to highlight key issues that building owners and building control bodies need to consider in ensuring compliance with the building regulations when undertaking re-cladding...

FOI release: FOI release: Security guards at the British embassy Stockholm
seen at 18:39, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0046-17 relates to security guard services provided by Tempest Security AB at the British embassy Stockholm

Corporate report: MRC annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual review sets out the activities and achievements of the Medical Research Council (MRC) from April 2016 to March 2017. It covers:

foreword by the chairman and chief executive officer strategic...
Guidance: Honduras - Consular Fees
seen at 18:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 13 July 2017

A full list of consular fees.

The Prince of Wales launches the new Royal Parks charity in Hyde Park
seen at 18:33, 13 July in (Our copy).
A new Royal Parks charity
Viscount given prison sentence for racially aggravated Facebook threat about Gina Miller
seen at 18:30, 13 July in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Viscount St Davids, also known as Lord Rhodri Philipps, has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison for offering a reward on Facebook calling for the 'accidental' death of Gina Miller.
Press release: Yorkshire Water fined £600,000 for polluting a Staithes watercourse with sewage sludge
seen at 18:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Yorkshire Water has been fined £600,000 for polluting a Staithes watercourse with sewage that had leaked out from a poorly-maintained storage tank.

The company was sentenced on Thursday 13 July...

Press release: PM meeting with King Felipe VI: 13 July 2017
seen at 18:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister welcomed King Felipe VI of Spain to Downing Street this afternoon, as part of the Spanish State Visit to the UK. She said that the UK was delighted...

Press release: HMRC publishes Annual Report and Accounts for 2016-17
seen at 18:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The report shows that HMRC brought in an additional £29 billion by cracking down on the minority of individuals and businesses who try to not pay the tax they owe, while improving customer service for...

Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on Liu Xiaobo
seen at 18:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

I am deeply saddened to hear that Liu Xiaobo has passed away. He was a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and a lifelong campaigner for democracy, human rights and peace...

Policy paper: Employment income provided through third parties - updated legislation
seen at 17:36, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The government has published updated legislation for employment income provided through third parties.

Further supporting documents, including tax information and impact notes can be found on the Spring...

Policy paper: Carried forward losses and counteraction of avoidance arrangements - updated legislation
seen at 17:28, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The government has published updated legislation for carried forward losses.

Further supporting documents, including tax information and impact notes can be found on the Spring Budget 2017: tax related...

Policy paper: Hybrid and other mismatches - updated legislation
seen at 17:28, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The government has published updated legislation for hybrid and other mismatches.

Further supporting documents, including tax information and impact notes can be found on the Spring Budget 2017: tax...

Guidance: Allied joint doctrine for joint targeting (AJP-3.9(A))
seen at 17:28, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The document focuses on the operational level. It reflects the evolution of joint targeting to incorporate a full spectrum approach using the full range of military capabilities against a range of actors, not...

Guidance: Allied joint movement and transportation doctrine (AJP-4.4(B))
seen at 17:27, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The doctrine covers both the movement and transport system and the movement process with the aim of contributing to the commander’s freedom of action. AJP-4.4(B) is primarily intended to be used by NATO commanders...

Guidance: Allied joint doctrine for modes of multinational logistic support (AJP-4.9(A))
seen at 17:27, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

It draws authority from, and is supplemental to, AJP-4 allied joint doctrine for logistics and is primarily intended to be used by NATO commanders and their staff.

Related information Development, ...
Corporate report: Financial Ombudsman Service annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This document was presented to Parliament pursuant to paragraph 7A (3) of Schedule 17 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended by the Financial Services Act 2012.

Notice: TF1 7FA, Pickstock Telford Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Transparency data: Crown Representatives and strategic suppliers
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new supplier list uploaded

These documents provide a list of the Crown Representatives and the strategic suppliers they work with. The risk management policy relating to strategic suppliers is ...

Guidance: Compliance audit breach severity list
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced with an updated document.

Chart setting out the compliance audit breaches, and associated severity levels, applicable from 2015 to 2016. Breaches are organised under 4 headings – grant...

Notice: M30 7RH, Rhenus Logistics Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Notice: EX37 9HP, Mr Mark Drummond & Mrs Deborah Drummond: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Correspondence: ESFA e-bulletin: 13 July 2017 (issue 178)
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).
Items for academies Information technical education work placement funding Information academies land and buildings collection tool Information update...
Notice: CM11 1JL, Mr Michael Taylor: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Notice: TN25 7HG, Mr Steve Griffiths: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Notice: HP22 6QJ, Dr Ruth Malleson: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Guidance: Standards applicability by funding programme
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document with updated file.

A chart setting out the applicability of design, quality and other standards for each programme funding period.

Guidance: Compliance audit checklist applicability: 2017 to 2018
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of document.

Chart setting out which checklist to use for each housing programme, in each funding period.

Guidance: Affordable Housing Programme 2015 to 2018 and 2016 to 2021: checklist A
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of document.

Checklist to ensure that requirements and funding conditions for Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) Contracts have been met according to the Affordable Housing Capital...

Guidance: Affordable Housing Programme 2011 to 2015: checklist B – rent and sale
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of document.

Checklist to identify specific checks to be undertaken in order to determine whether all procedural requirements, relevant funding conditions and Framework Delivery...

FOI release: FOI release: diplomatic reports on Estonia
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 1085-16 relates to diplomatic reports on Estonia, December 1992

Guidance: Affordable Housing Programmes 2011 to 2015, 2015 to 2018 and 2016 to 2021: checklist D – for use with Right to Acquire schemes
seen at 17:22, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced with new version of document.

Checklist to identify specific checks to be undertaken in order to determine whether all procedural requirements, relevant funding conditions and FDA conditions...

Corporate report: Armed Forces Pension Scheme annual accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 17:21, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Presented to the House of Commons pursuant to section 7 of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000.

Related information Armed Forces Compensation
Guidance: Affordable Housing Programme 2011 to 2015, 2015 to 2018 and 2016 to 2021: checklist E – for use with Social Homebuy schemes
seen at 17:21, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced with new version of document.

Checklist to identify specific checks to be undertaken in order to determine whether all procedural requirements, relevant funding conditions and PPA conditions...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 10 July 2017
seen at 17:20, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 10 July 2017

Form: Self Assessment: Ministers of religion (SA102M)
seen at 17:20, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance 'Service benefit cap calculation' on page 4 has been corrected.

Use the SA102M supplementary pages when filing your SA100 Tax Return to record your employment income and expenses...

Corporate report: Legal Aid Agency annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 17:20, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017 details how the agency has performed in its fourth year. It outlines how the LAA delivered against its strategic objectives and key performance...

Guidance: Licensees: professional development for school governors
seen at 17:20, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The NCTL governor programmes, training and workshops will not accept new applications after July 2017.

The NCTL governor programmes, training and workshops will not accept new applications after...

Research and analysis: HM Revenue and Customs individuals, small businesses and agents customer survey 2016
seen at 17:18, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Customer Survey supports HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) customer centric business strategy. This report sets a baseline for measuring customer experience from 2016, allowing the Department to chart its progress...

Corporate report: NERC annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 17:16, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual review sets out the activities and achievements of NERC for the financial year April 2016 to March 2017. It covers:

foreword by the Chair and Chief Executive Officer performance report ...
Research and analysis: Customer experience of Intelligent Telephony Automation
seen at 17:16, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Intelligent Telephony Automation (ITA) is a voice recognition technology programmed to respond to the caller and is in use on various HMRC helplines. The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore customer...

Guidance: Open general export licence: exports under the US-UK defence trade co-operation treaty
seen at 17:16, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence updated to reflect amendments to the Export Control Order 2008 that came into force on 13 July 2017.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export...

Corporate report: HMRC annual report and accounts: 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) deals with the tax and payments affairs of virtually every business and individual in the UK.

This report sets out how we have performed for the period 1 April 2016 to 31...

Guidance: Open general export licence (technology for military goods)
seen at 16:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence updated to reflect amendments to the Export Control Order 2008 that came into force on 13 July 2017.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, export...

Guidance: Open general export licence (export after repair/replacement under warranty: military goods)
seen at 16:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence updated to reflect amendments to the Export Control Order 2008 that came into force on 13 July 2017.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export...

Corporate report: Your Charter Annual Report: 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) deals with the tax and payments affairs of virtually every business and individual in the UK. Your Charter sets out the relationship between HMRC and our customers, what customers...

Guidance: Open general export licence (export after exhibition or demonstration: military goods)
seen at 16:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence updated to reflect amendments to the Export Control Order 2008 that came into force on 13 July 2017.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export...

Guidance: Service leavers guide
seen at 16:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the latest edition of the Service Leavers Guide

The service leavers guide offers information and advice prior to and after leaving regular service.

The guide contains information...

Notice: Notice to exporters 2017/15: four OGELs updated
seen at 16:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The notices to exporters collection brings together all notices published since August 2016.

Corporate report: Office for Fair Access: annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual report and accounts sets out the activities and achievements of the Office for Fair Access from April 2016 to March 2017.

News story: Next steps on the Finance Bill and Making Tax Digital
seen at 16:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add link to Written Ministerial Statement

Three million of the smallest businesses and landlords will be able to move to the new digital system for keeping tax records at a pace that...

News story: Man jailed for attempting to smuggle 22 people into the UK
seen at 16:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Border Force officers made the discovery when they stopped a lorry driven by 32-year-old Tomasz Cierniak on 2 February 2016 after it had arrived at the port on a ferry from the Hook of Holland.

Cierniak...

Press release: Supporting modern and voluntary family planning
seen at 16:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK will save the life of one woman every 90 minutes through its global leadership in supporting modern, voluntary family planning, International Development Secretary Priti Patel will announce today (Tuesday...

Press release: Close season offenders risk court appearance and £50,000 fine
seen at 16:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency reported 122 offences of fishing during the close season, following 670 patrols carried out in the restricted period. The targeted patrols also detected 179 other offences, mainly unlicensed...

Press release: University rapist is locked up for longer
seen at 16:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Ibrahim Elamin, 35, who carried out a series of rapes against university students on their way home, will now spend longer in prison following a referral from the Solicitor General under the unduly lenient sentencing...

Press release: Defence Minister opens £3M Cyber Security Centre in Gloucester
seen at 16:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The new ‘Cyber Works’ centre, is designed to tackle the complex cyber threats the UK faces. It will create 90 high tech jobs in Gloucester and enable Lockheed Martin to work closely with its UK partners to share...

Form: Civil claims rates calculator
seen at 15:17, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rates calculator updated.

In this publication:

civil claims rates calculator escape case rates calculator rates calculator guidance

For additional guidance on rates in legal...

Transparency data: HM Land Registry workforce management information: June 2017
seen at 15:17, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Data covers:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal...

National Statistics: Local government financial statistics England 2017
seen at 15:17, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The 27th edition of ‘Local government financial statistics England’ brings together data collected from local authorities to provide a comprehensive overview of local government finance in England.

More...

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 15:17, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates made to data 6 July 2017.

These graphs compare current data with the average, using information from Environment Agency telemetry equipment at remote stations.

The graphs give an...

Policy paper: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, July 2017
seen at 15:17, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 13 July Statement

The Business Statement sets out the business of the House of Commons for the following week.

This takes place every Thursday morning when the House is sitting, usually...

Corporate report: BBSRC annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 15:16, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual review sets out the activities and achievements of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) from April 2016 to March 2017. It includes:

statement from Chair and Chief...
Corporate report: ESRC annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 15:16, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual review sets out the activities and achievements of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) from April 2016 to March 2017. It includes:

statement from Chair and Chief Executive performance...
Corporate report: AHRC: annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 15:16, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual review sets out the activities and achievements of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) from April 2016 to March 2017. It includes:

performance report accountability report ...
Research and analysis: Pesticide residues in food: quarterly monitoring results for 2016
seen at 15:09, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Quarter 4 2016 reports added.

We publish results quarterly from the government’s monitoring programme to check home-produced and imported food for any pesticide residues.

Monitoring is ...

Research and analysis: Pesticides residues in food: School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme 2016 to 2017
seen at 15:08, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Department of Health funds the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme as part of the ‘5 a day’ programme to increase fruit and vegetable consumption.

The Department of Health commission their own schedule...

Corporate report: The English Institute of Sport Limited annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 15:08, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the following information: The English Institute of Sport Limited annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2017.

This paper was laid before Parliament...

Corporate report: Whole of Government Accounts, 2015 to 2016
seen at 15:03, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) consolidates the audited accounts of over 6,000 organisations across the UK public sector. WGA is based on International Financial Reporting Standards, the system of accounts...

Research and analysis: Fiscal risks report July 2017
seen at 14:38, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The OBR’s first fiscal risks report is a comprehensive review of risks from the economy and financial system, to tax revenues, public spending and the balance sheet, and a fiscal stress test.

Guidance: Subject knowledge enhancement (SKE): course providers
seen at 14:38, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: latest SKE course providers directory added

You can use this course directory to search for existing providers of subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) courses. School Direct lead schools and initial...

Guidance: NHS Bursary Scheme rules 2017
seen at 14:38, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Students who began their studies before 1 September 2012 and are continuing training in the 2017 to 2018 academic year should refer to the NHS Bursary Scheme old rules (seventeenth edition).

Transitional...

Decision: Parallel import licenses granted in June 2017
seen at 14:38, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

If you require more information on specific products or have any questions about the lists email info@mhra.gov.uk.

Decision: Marketing authorisations granted in June 2017
seen at 14:38, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

If you require more information on specific products or have any questions about the lists email info@mhra.gsi.gov.uk.

Policy paper: Information about the Repeal Bill
seen at 14:37, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Bill is designed to ensure that the UK exits the EU with maximum certainty, continuity and control. As far as possible, the same rules and laws will apply on the day after exit as on the day before. This ...

Policy paper: Home Office response to the report 'A short inspection of the Home Office’s application of the good character requirement in the case of young persons who apply for registration as British citizens’
seen at 14:37, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector’s report ‘A short inspection of the Home Office’s application of the good character requirement in the case of young persons who apply for registration...

Official Statistics: Justice Data Lab statistics: July 2017
seen at 14:37, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data visualisation tool added.

The report is released by the Ministry of Justice and produced in accordance with arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

For further information...

Policy paper: Home Office response to the report 'Country of origin information'
seen at 14:37, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector’s report ‘Country of origin information’, including achievements and recommendations for improvement.

Policy paper: Home Office response to the report 'An inspection of entry clearance processing operations in Croydon and Istanbul’
seen at 14:37, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector’s report ‘An inspection of entry clearance processing operations in Croydon and Istanbul’, including achievements and recommendations for improvement...

Policy paper: Home Office response to the report ' A re-inspection of the administrative review process'
seen at 14:37, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector’s report ‘A re-inspection of the administrative review process’, including achievements and recommendations for improvement.

Notice: End-of-life vehicles: authorised treatment facilities register
seen at 14:37, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The End-of-life vehicles (ELV) Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATF) Register for England has been updated with data for July 2017.

This register includes information on permit holders such as...

Transparency data: Secondary school preferences by school type: 2016
seen at 14:37, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document to explain that some applications for selective schools may come from pupils who have not passed the 11-plus tests.

Statistics showing first preference demand from parents for ...

Corporate report: EPSRC annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:36, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual review sets out the activities and achievements of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) from April 2016 to March 2017. It includes:

statement from Chair and Chief...
Corporate report: Consumer Council for Water annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Annual report and accounts for Consumer Council for Water for the financial year 2016 to 2017.

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address...

Policy paper: Home Office response to the report 'An interim re-inspection of family reunion applications received at the Istanbul entry clearance decision making centre’
seen at 14:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector’s report ‘An interim re-inspection of family reunion applications received at the Istanbul entry clearance decision making centre’, including achievements...

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2017
seen at 14:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 27, 2017.

Public Health England collects and analyses health related syndromic surveillance data and important public health mesages, and publishes weekly summaries.

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Research and analysis: Remote health advice: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 27, 2017.

Monitoring patterns in phone calls to the NHS 111 service each day across England, to track the spread of infectious diseases like flu and norovirus. These data...

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 27, 2017.

Monitors the number of unscheduled visits and calls to GPs every day:

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 27, 2017.

The Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance System (EDSSS) monitors the patient attendances each day, and what symptoms patients have, in a network of emergency...

Research and analysis: GP in hours: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 27, 2017.

Monitoring the number of visits to GPs during regular surgery hours for important clinical indicators. This system reports daily, and covers over 55% ...

Research and analysis: Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
seen at 14:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ECO Brokerage Results for 11 July 2017 published.

Brokerage operates as a fortnightly anonymous auction where providers of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) can sell ‘lots’ of ECO Carbon Saving...

Guidance: Screening for cartels: tool for procurers
seen at 14:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Cartels are illegal. They’re a form of stealing that stop businesses, consumers and taxpayers getting a fair deal.

Having a cartel in your supply chain can raise prices by 30% or more from competitive...

Corporate report: Insolvency Service: annual report and accounts, 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

I am pleased to report that the Insolvency Service has continued to deliver against its published targets across a wide range of activities. Our work has taken place against a backdrop of uncertainty as markets...

Policy paper: Technical note on implementing the withdrawal agreement
seen at 14:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This technical note considers how the UK’s withdrawal agreement with the EU should be implemented in UK law, having regard to the UK’s particular constitutional arrangements and the different position in the ...

Guidance: Parliamentary scrutiny of public spending
seen at 14:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Accounting officer system statements guidance moved to a new page

This guidance is primarily aimed at assisting accounting officers of United Kingdom government departments and organisations, senior...

Transparency data: Innovate UK funding competition winners 2017
seen at 14:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added competition results for Biomedical Catalyst Round 9 and Commercialisation of Quantum Technologies.

Note: These proposals have succeeded in the assessment stage of this competition. All are...

Annual Report
seen at 14:33, 13 July in NERC news (Our copy).

NERC's Annual Report and Accounts 2016-17 was published today; it outlines the organisation's main achievements over the past year and progress on strategic objectives.

Selective schools preference analysis
seen at 14:30, 13 July in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson, Office for Statistics Regulation, to Joanne Bartley.

Northern Ireland Planning Statistics 2016/17 Annual Statistical Bulletin
seen at 14:30, 13 July 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.

Annual Report and Accounts 2016/17
seen at 14:30, 13 July in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

This is the ninth Annual Report of the UK Statistics Authority since it was established on 1 April 2008 by the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007.

Non-recent sexual offence charges against four former teachers at Sussex school
seen at 14:30, 13 July in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Jayne Cioffi, from the CPS, said: "On 12 July, four men, all former teachers at Christ's Hospital School in Horsham, West Sussex, were informed that they have been charged with non-recent sexual offences.
Speech: "It’s clear that our message simply isn’t getting through to the Government of the DRC. The killings have continued, the horror has continued."
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President.

I wouldn’t normally take the floor ahead of consultations, but as both Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and the Ambassador of France have expressed so clearly, these simply aren...

News story: VMD Pharmaceutical Industry Event Presentation 2017
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

On Friday 23rd June 2017 the VMD held an Information Event for the pharmaceutical industry. Those able to attend saw presentations covering the following topics:

Update on EU Exit Update on the new ...
Press release: Flood defence improvement plans shared at Burton regatta
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

On 9 July 2017, visitors to Burton’s famous regatta had an opportunity to find out about the planned &pound;17 million improvement works to the town’s flood defences. Staff from the Environment Agency were...

Speech: Liam Fox celebrates trading relationship between the UK and Spain
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness, Lord Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen.

Our surroundings here at Mansion House, where we are so kindly hosted by the Lord Mayor, are a reminder of the long history of trade...

News story: Update on school cladding safety checks
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the Grenfell fire, as part of the government’s determination to ensure children’s safety, schools, further education colleges and universities across the country have all been contacted and asked to...

Press release: Sutton Coldfield angler fined for fishing illegally
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

On 4 July 2017 at Nuneaton Magistrates’ Court, Matthew Hitches of Harvest Fields Way, Sutton Coldfield was fined &pound;220 for fishing without a licence. Hitches was also ordered to pay costs of &pound...

News story: £40m investment in high-tech Typhoon Defence System
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The contract, announced at today’s Airpower Conference in London, has been awarded to UK-based company Leonardo and will upgrade the aircraft’s Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS).

The DASS will upgrade ...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update to strike statement.

Summary Wednesday 12 July – Tornados and Typhoons assisted Iraqi troops mopping up Daesh fanatics in Mosul, striking three targets, and attacked three more terrorist...
Press release: 5% decrease in number of scientific procedures on animals
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The number of scientific procedures carried out on live animals has decreased by 5% in the last year, according to the annual statistical report released today, Thursday 13 July 2017.

The total...

News story: Next steps on the Finance Bill and Making Tax Digital
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Three million of the smallest businesses and landlords will be able to move to the new digital system for keeping tax records at a pace that is right for them, Ministers announced today as they set out the next...

Press release: Exiting the EU with certainty
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government will today take the next step in returning power from Brussels to the UK by introducing the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.

Known as the Repeal Bill, it is designed to ensure that the...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: International Development Secretary highlights UK's commitment to send emergency aid to Mosul

Emergency aid to Mosul

There is positive online, broadcast and print coverage today (Thursday 13th...

Press release: Phase one of £150 million Luton Airport transformation completed
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).
major milestone reached in the &pound;150 million transformation of London Luton Airport (LLA) International Trade Secretary welcomes King of Spain to UK-Spain Business Forum at Mansion House – London ...
Speech: Intimidation and abuse threaten our democracy: article by Chris Skidmore
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Our democracy is held up as an exemplar to countries worldwide. And this leading status has not come without its challenges - hundreds of years of democratic evolution has gone into forming the political system...

News story: Public health advice following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 14:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added advice on cyanide.

Latest update

Public Health England has published additional health advice relating to cyanide.

Previous update 7 July 2017

On Thursday 6 July, regional...

Statistical data set: School inspections and outcomes: management information
seen at 11:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published today: management information as at 30 June 2017.

These figures are not official statistics.

Schools management information - release schedule <...
Policy paper: Ongoing Union judicial and administrative proceedings - position paper
seen at 11:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The United Kingdom (UK) is leaving the European Union, and our ambition is to secure a smooth and orderly exit. It will be important to have a clear position on the status of both any UK legal cases before the...

Policy paper: Nuclear materials and safeguards issues - position paper
seen at 11:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

In notifying the intent to leave the European Union, the United Kingdom (UK) also notified of the intent to leave the Euratom Community. While the UK is leaving Euratom we want to continue working closely with...

Policy paper: Privileges and immunities - position paper
seen at 11:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Whilst the United Kingdom (UK) is leaving the European Union (EU), our ambition is to form a deep and special partnership. It will be important to have in place a legally acceptable framework of Privileges and...

Guidance: Revised guidance issued under section 182 of Licensing Act 2003
seen at 11:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated April 2017 guidance.

This guidance is provided to licensing authorities in relation to the carrying out of their functions under the 2003 Act.

It also provides information to magistrates...

Guidance: International SAR co-operation plans index
seen at 11:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to the latest index, correct as at 05/07/2017.

All passenger ships must carry plans for co-operation with search and rescue (SAR) services. Copies of the plans are held by all relevant ...

Guidance: Kyrgyzstan Consular Fees
seen at 11:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Consular fees table for Kyrgyzstan

A list of Consular fees.

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 11:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Section 6A approved/under consideration schools' as Perham Down has approval.

‘Local authorities seeking proposers’ contains details of all local authorities seeking proposers to establish...

Guidance: Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) for heavy trailers: help to get a pass
seen at 11:35, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on how to avoid the top 10 reasons heavy trailers don't pass the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection.

This guide tells you how to avoid the top 10 reasons that heavy trailers...

Closed consultation: GDA of Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy Ltd’s UK Advanced Boiling Water Reactor
seen at 11:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales have published a collation of responses received to their consultation via the online e-consultation tool, email, post, national stakeholder event and...

Transparency data: HM Land Registry workforce management information: May 2017
seen at 11:34, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Data covers:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal...

Transparency data: UKAEA organisational chart: May 2017
seen at 11:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Organisational chart of UKAEA, showing Board, Executive and senior management posts.

Form: Civil claims rates calculator
seen at 11:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rates calculator updated.

In this publication:

civil claims rates calculator escape case rates calculator rates calculator guidance

For additional guidance on rates in legal...

Transparency data: HM Land Registry workforce management information: June 2017
seen at 11:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Data covers:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal...

National Statistics: Local government financial statistics England 2017
seen at 11:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

The 27th edition of ‘Local government financial statistics England’ brings together data collected from local authorities to provide a comprehensive overview of local government finance in England.

More...

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 11:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates made to data 6 July 2017.

These graphs compare current data with the average, using information from Environment Agency telemetry equipment at remote stations.

The graphs give an...

Policy paper: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, July 2017
seen at 11:33, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 13 July Statement

The Business Statement sets out the business of the House of Commons for the following week.

This takes place every Thursday morning when the House is sitting, usually...

Press release: UK Government urges Welsh businesses to export
seen at 11:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Welsh businesses are being encouraged to consider exporting their goods and services abroad by UK Ministers, to mark the one year anniversary of the Department for International Trade.

In 2016 there were...

News story: Position papers published ahead of July negotiation
seen at 11:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Ahead of the second round of negotiations next week, the documents lay out the UK’s approach to issues related to our withdrawal from the EU on:

Ongoing Union Judicial and Administrative Proceedings ...
News story: Dangerous occurrence on the South Devon Railway
seen at 11:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Text updated to include an appeal for witnesses to the incident or in the days leading up to it.

As the 13:00 hrs train from Totnes Riverside to Buckfastleigh was running between Staverton and ...

News story: Defence Secretary announces new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons
seen at 11:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Nine new P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be operated by number 120 Squadron and number 201 Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray.

120 Squadron was the RAF’s highest scoring anti-submarine...

News story: RAF opens close combat role to women ahead of schedule
seen at 11:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: picture

Speaking at the annual RAF Air Power Conference in London, Sir Michael praised the opening up of close combat roles to women, ahead of schedule, as a defining moment in the RAF’s history...

Speech: Defence Secretary celebrates UK's partnerships at Airpower 2017
seen at 11:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s great to be here again.

Let’s begin with a few thank yous.

First to the Air Power Association and our sponsors today for putting together a marvellous event in a majestic venue.

Next...

Press release: MOD DIPR and Ploughshare sign agreement for wider intellectual property commercialisation
seen at 11:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Ministry of Defence’s Intellectual Property Rights group (DIPR) has signed an agreement with Ploughshare Innovations, expanding Ploughshare’s role to provide technology transfer services to the wider...

News story: VMD Pharmaceutical Industry Event Presentation 2017
seen at 11:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

On Friday 23rd June 2017 the VMD held an Information Event for the pharmaceutical industry. Those able to attend saw presentations covering the following topics:

Update on EU Exit Update on the new ...
Press release: Change of British High Commissioner to Cyprus
seen at 11:30, 13 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Stephen Lillie CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus in succession to Mr Matthew Kidd CMG. Mr Lillie will take up his appointment in Spring 2018.

CURRICULUM VITAE...

Official Statistics: National pupil projections: July 2017
seen at 10:46, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Actual and projected figures for the pupil population for most school types within England.

The release also sets out overall actual and projected figures by age group for 6 other measures, including ...

Statistical data set: Road freight: statistical tables index
seen at 10:46, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table index updated for 2016 data.

Road freight tables index

Road freight tables index (ODS, 13.7KB)

Official Statistics: UK service personnel medical discharges: financial year 2016/17
seen at 10:46, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

This report provides statistical information on medical discharges among UK regular service personnel. Each of the 3 services are presented separately, naval service (includes Royal Navy and Royal Marines), British...

Official Statistics: UK service personnel medical discharges: background quality report
seen at 10:46, 13 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added background quality report: UK service personnel medical discharges: financial year 2016/17.

The purpose of a background quality report is to inform users of the statistics about the quality...

National Statistics: Vocational and other qualifications quarterly: January to March 2017
seen at 10:46, 13 July in Search (Our copy).
Main trends for quarter 1 2017

Nearly 1.2 million certificates were awarded in 2017 Q1, a decrease of 9% on the same quarter of 2016.

The decline is mostly due to a decrease in the number...