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17 July 2017

FOI release: FOI release: Gertrude Bell's table and Baghdad embassy
seen at 22:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0553-17 relates to Gertrude Bell’s table, the Ambassador’s residence and the embassy staff club

FOI release: FOI release: telecommunications contract Wilton Park
seen at 22:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0405-17 relates to the telecommunications contract at Wilton Park, an executive agency of the FCO

FOI release: FOI release: Gertrude Bell's table Baghdad
seen at 21:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0462-17 relates to Gertrude Bell’s table and Ambassador’s residence, Baghdad

Map: Property scheme maps for HS2 Phase 2b
seen at 21:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Some of these maps are very large file sizes and, depending on your device and internet connection, may take a while to download.

Should you experience any problems, please contact the High Speed Two (...

FOI release: FOI release: tender for security guarding services
seen at 21:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0475-17 relates to the tender for security guarding services for the British embassy Dublin

FOI release: FOI release: EU flags bought by the FCO
seen at 21:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0501-17 relates to EU flags bought by the FCO for use in the UK and its missions overseas since January 2016

FOI release: FOI release: VAT and accounts payable
seen at 21:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0516-17 relates to VAT, accounts payable and accounting systems

FOI release: FOI release: Gertrude Bell's table and Baghdad embassy
seen at 21:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0553-17 relates to Gertrude Bell’s table, the Ambassador’s residence and the embassy staff club

FOI release: FOI release: telecommunications contract Wilton Park
seen at 21:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0405-17 relates to the telecommunications contract at Wilton Park, an executive agency of the FCO

Statement to Parliament: Justine Greening statement to parliament on school funding
seen at 21:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

This Government believes that all children should have an education that unlocks their potential and allows them to go as far as their talent and hard work will take them. That is key to improving social mobility...

Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: air quality assessment
seen at 20:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

This sets out traffic data used for the air quality assessment for HS2 Phase 2a. These documents do not form part of the environmental statement.

Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: ecology and biodiversity
seen at 20:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

These documents set out the ecological baseline data associated with:

Phase 1 habitat surveys Plants National vegetation classification and ancient woodland Hedgerows River habitat, river corridor...
Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: socio-economics
seen at 20:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

These documents do not form part of the environmental statement.

Should you experience any problems, please contact the HS2 helpdesk:

HS2 helpdesk

High Speed Two...

Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: traffic and transport
seen at 20:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

These documents do not form part of the environmental statement.

Should you experience any problems, please contact the HS2 helpdesk:

HS2 helpdesk

High Speed Two...

Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: Stone to Swynnerton
seen at 20:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located between Stone and Swynnerton, referred to as CA3. You will find documents detailing:

cultural heritage surveys community area health profiles...
Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: Whitmore Heath to Madeley
seen at 20:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located between Whitmore Heath and Madeley, referred to as CA4. You will find documents detailing:

cultural heritage surveys community area health...
Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: South Cheshire
seen at 20:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located in South Cheshire, referred to as CA5. You will find documents detailing:

cultural heritage surveys community area health profiles, including...
Policy paper: Route development: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 20:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The documents in Series A of our information papers include information on how particular routes were evaluated, considered and, where appropriate, taken forward for further development. They outline the remit...

Policy paper: Understanding the hybrid bill: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 20:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Series B of the Phase 2a information papers, explain what the hybrid Bill is. This includes descriptions of the various sections, the powers that are included in the bill and other related information.

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Policy paper: Property, compensation and funding: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Series C of our information papers describes how as a businesses or landowner you can access information about compensation and rights relating to:

compulsory purchase (and the context for considering...
Policy paper: Construction: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The documents contained in Series D of our information papers describe:

the design development process prior to construction interactions with local planning authorities and consultation with affected...
Policy paper: Environment: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Series E of our information papers outline how environmental impacts have been assessed and how they will be mitigated or compensated for during the construction of HS2 (Phase 2a). This includes the:

...
Policy paper: Operations: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Series F of our information papers outline a number of operational elements of Phase 2a, including:

proposals for works at Crewe Station the proposed infrastructure maintenance base-rail near Stone ...
Policy paper: Policy: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Series H of the information papers outline HS2 Ltd’s policies including:

skills and employment education National College for High Speed Rail (NCHSR) equality, diversity and inclusion
Transparency data: Housing Statement for HS2 Phase 2a
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Any Parliamentary bill that authorises the purchase of land where there are more than 30 houses must have a housing statement. This statement sets out the areas where the houses are located, the total number ...

Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: Fradley to Colton
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located between Fradley and Colton, referred to as CA1. You will find documents detailing:

cultural heritage surveys community area health profiles...
Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: Colwich to Yarlet
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located between Colwich and Yarlet, referred to as CA2. You will find documents detailing:

cultural heritage surveys community area health profiles...
Guidance: 30 hours free childcare: LA and early years provider guide
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance following feedback from the sector: text reordered and clarified throughout.

The guide sets out:

what LAs should do to fulfil their statutory responsibilities what early...
Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental reports and maps: Fradley to Colton
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located between Fradley and Colton, referred to as CA1. You will find documents detailing:

Agriculture, forestry and soils data Air quality report...
Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental reports and maps: Colwich to Yarlet
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community forum area (CA) located between Colwich and Yarlet, referred to as CA2. You will find documents detailing:

Agriculture, forestry and soils data Air quality ...
Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental reports and maps: Stone to Swynnerton
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community forum area (CA) located between Stone and Swynnerton, referred to as CA3. You will find documents detailing:

Agriculture, forestry and soils data Air quality...
Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental reports and maps: Whitmore Heath to Madeley
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community forum area (CA) located between Whitmore Heath and Madeley, referred to as CA4. You will find documents detailing:

Agriculture, forestry and soils data Air ...
Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental reports and maps: South Cheshire
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community forum area (CA) located in South Cheshire, referred to as CA5. You will find documents detailing:

Agriculture, forestry and soils data Air quality report ...
Guidance: Glossary for the HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The glossary of terms and list of abbreviations are useful to refer to as they are used throughout the HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement.

This document have been published as part of the HS2 Phase...

Corporate report: DCMS Accounting Officer System Statement
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The Accounting Officer System Statement sets out accountability relationships within the departmental group, including relationships with arm’s length bodies and third party delivery partners.

Independent report: Advisory Group on Creating a Culture of Social Impact Investment
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

In 2016, Government appointed Elizabeth Corley CBE, Vice Chair of Allianz Global Investors, to chair an Advisory Group looking at how to create a culture of social impact investment and savings in the UK. The...

Policy paper: Environmental minimum requirements for HS2 Phase 2a
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The environmental minimum requirements (EMR) include the general principles, and the environmental, planning and heritage memorandums.

These documents accompany the High Speed Rail hybrid Bill for ...

Impact assessment: Non-technical summary for the HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The summary, in non-technical language, outlines the likely significant environmental effects of High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a, both beneficial and adverse, and the means to avoid or reduce adverse effects.

Policy paper: HS2 Phase Two economic case advice for the Department of Transport
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The High Speed Two (HS2) economic case advice feeds into the HS2 Phase Two business case published by the Department for Transport.

It presents an update to the case for the full HS2 network; Phase 2a...

Guidance: HS2 rural support zone schemes: guidance and application form
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance form updated to include phase 2b

There are two schemes available in the rural support zone:

cash offer voluntary purchase

The rural support zone is the area that starts ...

Guidance: Somalia: country policy and information notes
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on fear of Al-Shabaab.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make...

Guidance: Kenya: country policy and information notes
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report on female genital mutilation (FGM).

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials...

FOI release: FOI release: Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0447-17 relates to the British Embassy, Muscat, Oman and article 22, sections 1 and 2 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961

FOI release: FOI release: Gertrude Bell's table Baghdad
seen at 20:36, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0462-17 relates to Gertrude Bell’s table and Ambassador’s residence, Baghdad

Map: Property scheme maps for HS2 Phase 2b
seen at 20:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Some of these maps are very large file sizes and, depending on your device and internet connection, may take a while to download.

Should you experience any problems, please contact the High Speed Two (...

FOI release: FOI release: tender for security guarding services
seen at 20:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0475-17 relates to the tender for security guarding services for the British embassy Dublin

FOI release: FOI release: EU flags bought by the FCO
seen at 20:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0501-17 relates to EU flags bought by the FCO for use in the UK and its missions overseas since January 2016

FOI release: FOI release: VAT and accounts payable
seen at 20:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0516-17 relates to VAT, accounts payable and accounting systems

News story: £1.3bn for core schools budget delivers rise in per pupil funding
seen at 20:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Historic new National Funding Formula will be introduced in 2018 as planned, ending unfair postcode lottery system

Every local authority to see a rise in its per pupil funding for schools...

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 5: wider effects report
seen at 19:54, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

This report contains an assessment of any new or different likely significant environmental effects which could result from a change in alignment of the route within the statutory limits of deviation.

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 5: borrow pits restoration strategy
seen at 19:54, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

During the construction of High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a, it is proposed that six borrow pits will be excavated.

A borrow pit is an excavation dug to provide fill to make up ground elsewhere.

...

Guidance: Deposit locations of the HS2 Phase 2a hybrid Bill
seen at 19:54, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

In each of the locations listed you will find a copy of:

the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a hybrid Bill itself explanatory notes plans and sections book of reference the formal Environmental Statement...
FOI release: FOI release: conference on Afghanistan aid in Tokyo 2002
seen at 19:54, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0103-17 relates to an international conference on aid for Afghanistan held in Tokyo on 21 to 22 January 2002 and why FCO was appointed G8 lead nation on counter narcotics in Afghanistan

Impact assessment: Scope and methodology report for HS2 Phase 2a
seen at 19:17, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The report alongside the addendum provide information relating to:

the approach to the environmental impact assessment process for Phase 2a of High Speed Two (HS2) how the methodology presented within...
Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: air quality assessment
seen at 19:17, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

This sets out traffic data used for the air quality assessment for HS2 Phase 2a. These documents do not form part of the environmental statement.

Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: ecology and biodiversity
seen at 19:13, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

These documents set out the ecological baseline data associated with:

Phase 1 habitat surveys Plants National vegetation classification and ancient woodland Hedgerows River habitat, river corridor...
Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: socio-economics
seen at 19:13, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

These documents do not form part of the environmental statement.

Should you experience any problems, please contact the HS2 helpdesk:

HS2 helpdesk

High Speed Two...

Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: traffic and transport
seen at 19:12, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

These documents do not form part of the environmental statement.

Should you experience any problems, please contact the HS2 helpdesk:

HS2 helpdesk

High Speed Two...

Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: Stone to Swynnerton
seen at 19:08, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located between Stone and Swynnerton, referred to as CA3. You will find documents detailing:

cultural heritage surveys community area health profiles...
Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: Whitmore Heath to Madeley
seen at 19:05, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located between Whitmore Heath and Madeley, referred to as CA4. You will find documents detailing:

cultural heritage surveys community area health...
Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: South Cheshire
seen at 19:04, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located in South Cheshire, referred to as CA5. You will find documents detailing:

cultural heritage surveys community area health profiles, including...
Policy paper: Route development: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 19:04, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The documents in Series A of our information papers include information on how particular routes were evaluated, considered and, where appropriate, taken forward for further development. They outline the remit...

Policy paper: Understanding the hybrid bill: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 19:04, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Series B of the Phase 2a information papers, explain what the hybrid Bill is. This includes descriptions of the various sections, the powers that are included in the bill and other related information.

<...
Policy paper: Property, compensation and funding: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 19:03, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Series C of our information papers describes how as a businesses or landowner you can access information about compensation and rights relating to:

compulsory purchase (and the context for considering...
Policy paper: Construction: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 19:03, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The documents contained in Series D of our information papers describe:

the design development process prior to construction interactions with local planning authorities and consultation with affected...
Policy paper: Environment: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 19:02, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Series E of our information papers outline how environmental impacts have been assessed and how they will be mitigated or compensated for during the construction of HS2 (Phase 2a). This includes the:

...
Policy paper: Operations: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 19:02, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Series F of our information papers outline a number of operational elements of Phase 2a, including:

proposals for works at Crewe Station the proposed infrastructure maintenance base-rail near Stone ...
Policy paper: Policy: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 19:02, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Series H of the information papers outline HS2 Ltd’s policies including:

skills and employment education National College for High Speed Rail (NCHSR) equality, diversity and inclusion
Transparency data: Housing Statement for HS2 Phase 2a
seen at 19:02, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Any Parliamentary bill that authorises the purchase of land where there are more than 30 houses must have a housing statement. This statement sets out the areas where the houses are located, the total number ...

Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: Fradley to Colton
seen at 18:58, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located between Fradley and Colton, referred to as CA1. You will find documents detailing:

cultural heritage surveys community area health profiles...
Research and analysis: HS2 Phase 2a background information and data: Colwich to Yarlet
seen at 18:53, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located between Colwich and Yarlet, referred to as CA2. You will find documents detailing:

cultural heritage surveys community area health profiles...
Guidance: 30 hours free childcare: LA and early years provider guide
seen at 18:53, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance following feedback from the sector: text reordered and clarified throughout.

The guide sets out:

what LAs should do to fulfil their statutory responsibilities what early...
Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental reports and maps: Fradley to Colton
seen at 18:49, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community area (CA) located between Fradley and Colton, referred to as CA1. You will find documents detailing:

Agriculture, forestry and soils data Air quality report...
Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental reports and maps: Colwich to Yarlet
seen at 18:44, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community forum area (CA) located between Colwich and Yarlet, referred to as CA2. You will find documents detailing:

Agriculture, forestry and soils data Air quality ...
Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental reports and maps: Stone to Swynnerton
seen at 18:43, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community forum area (CA) located between Stone and Swynnerton, referred to as CA3. You will find documents detailing:

Agriculture, forestry and soils data Air quality...
Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental reports and maps: Whitmore Heath to Madeley
seen at 18:41, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community forum area (CA) located between Whitmore Heath and Madeley, referred to as CA4. You will find documents detailing:

Agriculture, forestry and soils data Air ...
Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental reports and maps: South Cheshire
seen at 18:39, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here relates to the community forum area (CA) located in South Cheshire, referred to as CA5. You will find documents detailing:

Agriculture, forestry and soils data Air quality report ...
Guidance: Glossary for the HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement
seen at 18:39, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The glossary of terms and list of abbreviations are useful to refer to as they are used throughout the HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement.

This document have been published as part of the HS2 Phase...

Corporate report: DCMS Accounting Officer System Statement
seen at 18:39, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The Accounting Officer System Statement sets out accountability relationships within the departmental group, including relationships with arm’s length bodies and third party delivery partners.

Independent report: Advisory Group on Creating a Culture of Social Impact Investment
seen at 18:39, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

In 2016, Government appointed Elizabeth Corley CBE, Vice Chair of Allianz Global Investors, to chair an Advisory Group looking at how to create a culture of social impact investment and savings in the UK. The...

Policy paper: Environmental minimum requirements for HS2 Phase 2a
seen at 18:38, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The environmental minimum requirements (EMR) include the general principles, and the environmental, planning and heritage memorandums.

These documents accompany the High Speed Rail hybrid Bill for ...

Impact assessment: Non-technical summary for the HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement
seen at 18:38, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The summary, in non-technical language, outlines the likely significant environmental effects of High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a, both beneficial and adverse, and the means to avoid or reduce adverse effects.

Policy paper: HS2 Phase Two economic case advice for the Department of Transport
seen at 18:34, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The High Speed Two (HS2) economic case advice feeds into the HS2 Phase Two business case published by the Department for Transport.

It presents an update to the case for the full HS2 network; Phase 2a...

Guidance: HS2 rural support zone schemes: guidance and application form
seen at 18:34, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance form updated to include phase 2b

There are two schemes available in the rural support zone:

cash offer voluntary purchase

The rural support zone is the area that starts ...

Guidance: Somalia: country policy and information notes
seen at 18:34, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on fear of Al-Shabaab.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make...

Guidance: Kenya: country policy and information notes
seen at 18:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report on female genital mutilation (FGM).

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 18:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: formal notice removed for Mr Sohael Haji, Mrs Alison Earl, Mr Guy Rogers, Mr Geoffrey Nuttall, Mrs Francesca Rogers, Mr Laurence Paul, Mr Robert Parkin and Ms Amanda Johannson. formal notice added ...

FOI release: FOI release: Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961
seen at 18:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0447-17 relates to the British Embassy, Muscat, Oman and article 22, sections 1 and 2 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961

Guidance: Driving instructor grades explained
seen at 18:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Approved driving instructors are given a grade by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

This document explains what the different grades are, what they mean, and how you can find an instructor’s grade...

News story: Huge economic boost for the north of England as Transport Secretary confirms HS2 routes
seen at 18:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Transport Secretary confirms route to north-west, East Midlands and Yorkshire decision set to bring massive economic boost to the relevant city regions thousands of extra seats and additional services to...
Press release: Traffic officer drives home message on how to avoid breakdowns
seen at 18:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Now the 47-year-old mother-of-three is using her skills to help motorists heading off on holiday this summer get their vehicles ready for the road in a bid to cut the number of breakdowns.

Almost half...

News story: Permanent Chief Executive confirmed for the Rural Payments Agency
seen at 18:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Paul Caldwell will be the new permanent Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency it has been announced today.

It follows his appointment as Interim Chief Executive January 2017 after serving as the...

News story: VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance members announced
seen at 18:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: This page has been updated to reflect the fact that the National Council for Palliative Care has since changed its name to End of Life Care Consortium.

On 20 April 2017 the Department of Health...

News story: Minister Burt visits Iraq to underline UK support
seen at 18:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Minister video added

During his visit Mr Burt congratulated Iraqi leaders for the professionalism of the Iraqi Security Forces and the courage of the Iraqi people.

He met with Iraqi leaders...

Press release: Number of children getting enough physical activity drops by 40%
seen at 18:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The number of children meeting the recommended amount of physical activity for healthy development and to maintain a healthy weight, which is 60 minutes a day, drops by 40% as they move through primary school...

News story: Commercialisation of quantum technologies: funding opportunity
seen at 18:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK is inviting UK-based businesses to apply for a share of up to &pound;6 million to commercialise quantum technologies.

This competition aims to encourage collaborative feasibility studies...

News story: Huge economic boost for Scotland as Transport Secretary confirms new HS2 routes
seen at 18:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).
HS2 route decision set to bring massive economic boost to Scotland thousands of extra seats and faster trains to Glasgow and Edinburgh improved connections between Scotland, the north and midlands of England...
Statement to Parliament: Justine Greening statement to parliament on school funding
seen at 18:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

This Government believes that all children should have an education that unlocks their potential and allows them to go as far as their talent and hard work will take them. That is key to improving social mobility...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Winterbottom to Warburton
seen at 17:52, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Warburton to Lowton
seen at 17:52, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Lowton to Bamfurlong
seen at 17:52, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Guidance: Understanding the HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement
seen at 17:52, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The guide to the environmental statement, includes:

what the environmental statement is for the documents the environmental statement contains the issues the environmental statement covers where...
Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Rostherne to Ardwick
seen at 17:52, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Winterbottom to Rostherne
seen at 17:52, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 1: introduction and methodology
seen at 17:50, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

In this document you’ll be provided a description of:

Phase 2a of HS2 the environmental impact assessment process the approach to consultation and engagement the permanent features and generic ...
Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Marston to Birchmoor
seen at 17:49, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 2: community area reports and map books
seen at 16:45, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

This volume consists of five reports and their associated map books. The reports described the likely significant environmental effects of HS2 Phase 2a in geographical areas (known as ‘community areas’) along...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Birchmoor to Tonge
seen at 16:45, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Tonge to Long Eaton
seen at 16:45, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Long Eaton to Trowell
seen at 16:44, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 3: route-wide effects
seen at 16:42, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

This document presents the likely significant environmental effects of HS2 Phase 2a, which require consideration at a scale larger than is covered by the volume 2 community area reports.

This document...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Trowell to Tibshelf
seen at 16:42, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Tibshelf to Woodall
seen at 16:42, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Woodall to Conisbrough
seen at 16:42, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 4: off-route effects
seen at 16:41, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

This content describes the likely significant effects of HS2 Phase 2a at locations beyond the Phase 2a route corridor and its associated local environment. The maps relevant to the assessment of off-route effects...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Conisbrough to Ryhill
seen at 16:41, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Ryhill to Sharlston Common
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The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Sharlston Common to Church Fenton
seen at 16:40, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Woodlesford to Leeds station
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The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Ryhill to Woodlesford
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The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps of Staveley depot
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The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 5: agriculture, forestry and soil
seen at 16:39, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Contains maps showing agricultural land quality, farm and forestry holdings, main farm buildings and soil types.

These documents are part of the HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement for the route...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps of Leeds East rolling stock depot
seen at 16:39, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 5: air quality
seen at 16:39, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The appendix contains maps showing air quality related features, construction activities and receptors used in the air quality assessments.

These reports and map books have been published as part of the...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps from Pinxton to Clay Cross
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The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps of Manchester Piccadilly station platform
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The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 5: climate
seen at 16:39, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

In these appendices you will find:

details of the climate data and information used to inform the in-combination climate change impact assessment and the climate change resilience assessment details...
Map: HS2 Phase 2b maps of Crewe rolling stock depot
seen at 16:39, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 5: community
seen at 16:38, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

These documents present the assessment of construction worker impacts at a route-wide level as relevant to the community assessment.

This document is part of the HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement...

Policy paper: HS2 Phase 2b Crewe to Manchester: 2017 Route Engineering Report
seen at 16:38, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here focuses on the 2017 preferred route between Crewe and Manchester, including proposed stations and depots.

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 5: cultural heritage
seen at 16:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

These documents present:

the results of an assessment of the historic landscape the geoarchaeological baseline

These documents are part of the HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement for the...

Policy paper: HS2 Phase 2b West Midlands to Leeds: 2017 Route Engineering Report
seen at 16:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The content here focuses on the 2017 preferred route of HS2 Phase 2b, between the West Midlands and Leeds, including proposed stations and depots.

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 5: ecology and biodiversity
seen at 16:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

These documents:

set out baseline data associated with designated sites contain maps illustrating the ecological baseline data for designated sites set out details of the habitats regulations assessments...
Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 5: land quality
seen at 16:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

This document contains maps showing features relevant to the land quality assessment such as areas of potential contamination, landfills and mineral areas.

These documents are part of the HS2 Phase...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b West Midlands to Leeds route section map
seen at 16:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 5: planning data and committed development
seen at 16:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

This document contains planning data on committed developments and proposed development for HS2 (High Speed Two) Phase 2a.

This content has been published as part of the HS2 Phase 2a environmental ...

Policy paper: HS2 Phase 2b summary of route refinements
seen at 16:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

A brief overview of the the seven refinements to the route High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd consulted on in 2016/17 for Phase 2b of HS2.

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement volume 5: socio-economics
seen at 16:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

This document contains maps identifying significantly affected socio-economic resources.

These documents are part of the HS2 Phase 2a environmental statement for the route between the West Midlands...

Boost for addressing challenges in global agriculture and food systems sustainability
seen at 16:33, 17 July in NERC news (Our copy).

To address key global development challenges in securing future food supplies, BBSRC is leading a collaboration with the MRC, ESRC, AHRC, and NERC to invest over £16 million through the Global Challenges...

Committee on Climate Change appoints interim Chief Executive
seen at 16:30, 17 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Adrian Gault has been appointed to lead the secretariat of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) as interim Chief Executive, whilst a process is undertaken to appoint a new Chief Executive later this year.

News story: First big HS2 contracts to build Britain’s new railway will support 16,000 jobs
seen at 16:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).
government confirms plans to extend HS2 from Birmingham to north-west, East Midlands and Yorkshire decision announced on the first stage of the big construction contracts – valued at around &pound;6.6...
Press release: Water scheme keeps River Slea flowing
seen at 16:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The river that gives Sleaford its name is being given a helping hand by the Environment Agency with the switch-on of a groundwater scheme.

Around 1.1 million litres of water a day is being drawn up from...

Press release: Welsh Secretary tells business leaders ‘capitalise on Region deal’
seen at 16:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Delivering his first key note address in West Wales since the General Election at Swansea Business Club, Alun Cairns will commend businesses for their role in creating record low unemployment rates in the region...

Press release: Bicentenaire de la disparition de Jane Austen
seen at 16:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Véritable icône de la littérature britannique, l’écrivain Jane Austen est disparue le 18 juillet 1817. Avec ses livres et ses personnages, aussi adulés au Royaume-Uni qu’en France, le bicentenaire de sa disparition...

News story: Graduation ceremony takes place for UK’s first Degree apprentices
seen at 16:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Eleven Capgemini Degree apprentices were awarded Bachelors of Science (BSc’s) in Digital and Technology Solutions, following 3 years of working at Capgemini combined with study.

64% of apprentices from...

Press release: Foreign Secretary in Brussels for talks with EU Foreign Ministers
seen at 16:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added the Foreign Secretary's departure statement

Foreign Secretary speaks to media after the Council meeting

Foreign Secretary departs the EU Foreign Affairs Council

On departing...

Speech: Attorney General’s speech at the International Justice Day event
seen at 16:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon all. I want to begin by thanking those at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the British Institute for International and Comparative Law for putting today’s conference together. The breadth...

News story: Huge economic boost for the north of England as Transport Secretary confirms HS2 routes
seen at 16:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Transport Secretary confirms route to north-west, East Midlands and Yorkshire decision set to bring massive economic boost to the relevant city regions thousands of extra seats and additional services to...
Guidance: Baby at risk of having sickle cell disease: description in brief
seen at 14:44, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of leaflet.

This publication explains the risks for a fetus when both parents carry an unusual haemoglobin gene, at least one of which is sickle cell.

The leaflet includes...

Guidance: Hepatitis B: the green book, chapter 18
seen at 14:44, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised table 18 (August 2017 version): amended Hepatitis B prophylaxis for reported exposure incidents.

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).

Guidance: Shellfish scheme: recent reports
seen at 14:44, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added shellfish scheme: distribution SF057 report.

The shellfish scheme provides external quality assessment samples for laboratories that examine raw bivalve molluscs from harvesting sites in ...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2017
seen at 14:43, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 28, 2017.

This report compares the current week’s data on statutory notifications of causative agents to that of the previous 5 weeks.

Older weekly NOIDS causative...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:43, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of unclaimed estates list.

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have been administered...

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 14:43, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Military court centre listings: 17 to 28 July 2017.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the...

Statistical data set: Agriculture in the United Kingdom data sets
seen at 14:43, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Chapter 3 dataset revised to correct error in table 3.2, agriculture share of GVA percentage.

These data sets accompany the tables and charts in each chapter of the 2016 Agriculture in the United...

National Statistics: Agriculture in the United Kingdom 2016
seen at 14:43, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: To correct minor error in table 3.2, agriculture's share of GVA.

This annual publication provides an overview of agriculture in the UK. It contains an extensive range of data including farm incomes...

Guidance: NCSP: patient information leaflets
seen at 14:43, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the leaflets with the new website link and the sexual health helpline and minicom number.

These NCSP materials are for local use. Campaign resources can also be downloaded from the NHS...

Corporate report: Forest Enterprise England annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:40, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Forest Enterprise England annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2016 to March 2017.

Presented to the House of Commons pursuant to Section 7(3) of the Government Resources and Accounts...

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 14:40, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for August 2017.

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart phones and ...

Corporate report: Forestry Commission England/Central Services annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Forestry Commission England/Central Services annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2016 to March 2017.

Presented to the House of Commons pursuant to Section 7(3) of the Government Resources...

Research and analysis: Avian influenza (bird flu): epidemiology reports
seen at 14:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national epidemiology report on cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 on 3 additional infected small-holder premises, April to May 2017.

The following reports have been published...

Guidance: JADTEU design approval certificate
seen at 14:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised design approval certificate for military aircraft and airborne equipment.

The Military Aviaiton Authority awarded the Design Approval certificate to the JADTEU team for Military ...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 14:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times week commencing 17 July 2017. Please note there are changes of firing times at Willsworthy on 19, 20 and 21 July 2017.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The ...

Policy paper: Government response to reports on May 2016 PCC and GLA elections
seen at 14:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The reports incorporate recommendations from the:

Association of Electoral Administrators London Assembly Royal National Institute of Blind People
Guidance: Complete list of NHS estates related guidance
seen at 14:37, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of NHS estates has been added.

The attached spreadsheet is a definitive list of all estates related guidance past and present.

It identifies the current status of each document...

Corporate report: UKGI Annual Report and Accounts 2016-17
seen at 14:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual report and accounts covers the financial year from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017. It includes statements by our Chief Executive Officer and Chair, Strategic and Directors’ reports, Board Committee...

Corporate report: Forest Research annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Forest Research annual report and accounts for April 2016 to March 2017.

Forest Research is the research agency of the Forestry Commission.

This report was laid before the House of Commons in ...

Guidance: How to increase your State Pension if you reached State Pension age between 6 April 2010 and 5 April 2015
seen at 14:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to take account of changes from April 2017.

This fact sheet is for:

men born between 6 April 1945 and 5 April 1950 women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 October 1952

If you...

Transparency data: Current registered providers of social housing
seen at 14:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of registered providers as of 1 July (17 July 2017).

As regulator, we maintain a statutory register of social housing providers (the register) which lists private (not-for-profit and...

Guidance: Company registers
seen at 14:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh guidance added

This guide includes information and advice about:

register of members register of PSC information on the central register register of directors register of ...
International treaty: [TS No.16/2017] UK/FR Germany: Exchange of Notes concerning the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Charging of Bank Levies, done on 7 December 2011
seen at 14:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes Concerning the Convention between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Republic of Germany for the Avoidance of Double Charging of Bank Levies...

International treaty: [TS No.17/2017] UK/Poland: Exchange of Notes amending the Agreement concerning the Mutual Protection of Classified Information done at Warsaw on 18 August 2006
seen at 14:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes Amending the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Poland concerning the Mutual ...

Corporate report: Severn River Crossing plc: financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016
seen at 14:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the financial statements for Severn River Crossing plc for the year ended 31 December 2016.

It was presented to Parliament pursuant to section 27 of the Severn Bridges Act 1992.

Corporate report: DVSA annual report and accounts, 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:33, 17 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.

The DVSA annual review, 2016 to 2017...

Promotional material: DVSA annual review, 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:33, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The DVSA annual review summarises what DVSA’s staff achieved in 2016 to 2017 to:

help you through a lifetime of safe driving help you keep your vehicle safe to drive protect you from unsafe drivers...
The Prince of Wales visits communities across Wales for His Royal Highness’s annual Wales Week
seen at 14:33, 17 July in (Our copy).
Wales Week
National Achievement Rates Tables
seen at 14:30, 17 July in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Ed Humpherson, Office for Statistics Regulation to Paul Offord, FE Week.

News story: MHRA and making a success of Brexit
seen at 14:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added statements on Future regulatory partnership & EMA/EU & CMDh notices to Marketing Authorisation Holders.

Following the outcome of the EU referendum, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory...

Press release: Foreign Secretary in Brussels for talks with EU Foreign Ministers
seen at 14:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, said:

We are going to be talking about sanctions against those who have been involved in a series of chemical weapons attacks in Syria and I’m very pleased to ...

Press release: Northwich flood risk management scheme officially opened
seen at 14:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Guests were invited to a special event on Friday 30 June to mark the completion of the final phase of construction for the &pound;7 million defences.

The market town of Northwich suffered serious ...

Press release: A better deal for consumers in the digital age
seen at 14:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Digital Minister Matt Hancock has today signed the commencement order for the Digital Economy Act 2017 which achieved Royal Assent in April. The Act places the consumer at its heart and will be a vital piece ...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 14:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated strike statement.

Summary

Thursday 13 July – Tornados struck a Daesh-held building in Mosul.

Friday 14 July – Typhoons destroyed a tunnel entrance in Raqqa.

Saturday 15 ...

News story: Gold award for DIO’s commitment to safety
seen at 14:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) was recognised recently for its commitment to accident and ill health prevention with the highly prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) ...

Press release: Water scheme keeps River Slea flowing
seen at 14:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The river that gives Sleaford its name is being given a helping hand by the Environment Agency with the switch-on of a groundwater scheme.

Around 1.1million litres of water a day is being drawn up from...

Press release: HS2 reveals station design and Euston master development partner shortlists
seen at 14:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd today revealed the designers and engineers in the running for the prestigious station design contracts for London and Birmingham as well as a partner to take forward long-term development...

Press release: North West awarded £1 million funding for natural flood scheme
seen at 14:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

People, homes and businesses across the North West will be better protected from flooding thanks to a &pound;1 million natural flood scheme, the Floods Minister Thérèse Coffey announced Friday (14 July).

Press release: Threatened native species finds safety in Lincolnshire
seen at 14:30, 17 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Efforts to protect the UK’s only native species of crayfish have seen almost 600 specimens moved to protected new homes in Lincolnshire.

The endangered white-clawed crayfish have been transferred to two...

Research and analysis: 30 hours free childcare: early implementation evaluation
seen at 11:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The research looks at:

if there were enough available places the use of the entitlement by parents effects on childcare use and parental work
Notice: BL5 3LU, Frank Knowles and Company Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 11:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:

Operator name: ...
Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 11:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for 1 to 15 August 2017.

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart phones...

Guidance: Sennybridge firing notice
seen at 11:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for August 2017.

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart phones and ...

Official Statistics: Standards and policies for HM Treasury statistics
seen at 11:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated compliance statement on regulations for pre-release access to statistical releases ahead of publication

The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 required the UK Statistics Authority...

Guidance: Baby at risk of having sickle cell disease: description in brief
seen at 11:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of leaflet.

This publication explains the risks for a fetus when both parents carry an unusual haemoglobin gene, at least one of which is sickle cell.

The leaflet includes...

Guidance: Hepatitis B: the green book, chapter 18
seen at 11:35, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised table 18 (August 2017 version): amended Hepatitis B prophylaxis for reported exposure incidents.

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).

Guidance: Shellfish scheme: recent reports
seen at 11:34, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added shellfish scheme: distribution SF057 report.

The shellfish scheme provides external quality assessment samples for laboratories that examine raw bivalve molluscs from harvesting sites in ...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2017
seen at 11:34, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 28, 2017.

This report compares the current week’s data on statutory notifications of causative agents to that of the previous 5 weeks.

Older weekly NOIDS causative...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 11:34, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of unclaimed estates list.

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have been administered...

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 11:34, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Military court centre listings: 17 to 28 July 2017.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the...

Guidance: Confirmation statement guidance for LLPs
seen at 11:34, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh guidance added.

This guide is for members or designated members of limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and those who act as advisers to LLPs. It covers the rules governing filing of confirmation...

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2205
seen at 11:34, 17 July in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an import duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Community (EC). It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold...