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11 August 2017

Correspondence: Letter to local authority chief executives, following the Grenfell Tower fire: 11 August 2017
seen at 23:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Letter from the Communities Secretary Sajid Javid to local authority executives.

Research and analysis: Common animal-associated infections quarterly reports: 2017
seen at 22:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(28) report uploaded

For previous years’ reports see:

reports published in 2016 reports published in 2015 reports published in 2014 earlier years’ reports...
Research and analysis: Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C: 2016
seen at 21:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(28) uploaded

Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C reported to Public Health England.

Earlier years’ quarterly data

For 2015 data, see Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and...

Research and analysis: Common animal-associated infections quarterly reports: 2017
seen at 21:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(28) report uploaded

For previous years’ reports see:

reports published in 2016 reports published in 2015 reports published in 2014 earlier years’ reports...
Research and analysis: Reported norovirus outbreaks (suspected and lab-confirmed) in hospitals: 2017
seen at 21:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(28) uploaded

These data are collected through the hospital norovirus outbreak reporting scheme (HNORS).

For previous data see the archive of older reports.

Research and analysis: Candida auris emergence in the United Kingdom
seen at 20:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded HPR 11(28) report, which summarises the 3 newly published and updated guidance.

Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen, associated with bloodstream infections, wound infections and...

Guidance: Candida auris: laboratory investigation, management and infection prevention and control
seen at 20:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of guidance for laboratories, healthcare providers and healthcare professionals replaces that first published in 2016.

Candida auris is a pathogenic yeast species that has been ...

Research and analysis: Less common gastrointestinal infections in England and Wales: laboratory reports in 2017
seen at 20:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(28) report uploaded

2016 reports

2015 reports

2014 reports

earlier reports in the National Archives

Research and analysis: Common gastrointestinal infections in England and Wales: laboratory reports in 2017
seen at 20:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(28) report uploaded

For previous years’ data, see: the 2016, 2015 and earlier years’ reports.

Research and analysis: Salmonella and shigella infections from faecal specimens in England and Wales: laboratory reports 2017
seen at 20:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(28) report uploaded

For previous years’ salmonella data, see the laboratory reports 2016.

Research and analysis: Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C: 2016
seen at 20:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(28) uploaded

Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C reported to Public Health England.

Earlier years’ quarterly data

For 2015 data, see Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and...

Research and analysis: Common animal-associated infections quarterly reports: 2017
seen at 20:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(28) uploaded

For previous years’ reports see:

reports published in 2016 reports published in 2015 reports published in 2014 earlier years’ reports
Guidance: Gas meter type examination certificates
seen at 18:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificate: UK/0126/0222 has been added.

Certificates issued by Regulatory Delivery under the Measuring Instruments Directive.

Decision: Marketing authorisations granted in July 2017
seen at 18:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

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

Research and analysis: Guide to drawdown capacity for reservoir safety and emergency planning
seen at 18:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

This project has researched the preferred drawdown capacity for reservoirs in the UK and provides guidance on consistent methods for assessing the adequacy of existing drawdown facilities.

The guidance...

Transparency data: Free schools: open schools and successful applications
seen at 18:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include data on schools up to 1 August 2017.

Details of all schools in the free school programme including:

type of school age group served local authority opening date...
Guidance: PAYE internet submissions, expenses and benefits: generic specifications
seen at 18:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated with new version of 'how to use the internet services' pdf

Technical specifications for software developers on:

protocol for submitting documents to Government Gateway ...
Guidance: PAYE internet submissions, expenses and benefits: schema 2017 to 2018
seen at 18:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Schema and supporting documents for PAYE software developers for 2017 to 2018. Test service from October 2017, live from April 2018.

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Libya
seen at 18:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 11/08/2017, Libya (Reg 2017/1456)

In 2011 the United Nations, amongst other matters, imposed financial sanctions against designated persons involved...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
seen at 18:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 11/08/2017, DPRK (Reg 2017/1457)

UN regulations

On 14 October 2006 the United Nations imposed restrictions on a range of goods entering or leaving...

Research and analysis: Candida auris emergence in the United Kingdom
seen at 18:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded HPR 11(28) report, which summarises the 3 newly published and updated guidance.

Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen, associated with bloodstream infections, wound infections and...

Guidance: Candida auris: laboratory investigation, management and infection prevention and control
seen at 18:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of guidance for laboratories, healthcare providers and healthcare professionals replaces that first published in 2016.

Candida auris is a pathogenic yeast species that has been ...

Committee on Climate Change appoints interim Chief Executive
seen at 18:30, 11 August 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: Norovirus associated with the World Athletics Championships
seen at 18:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated number of reported cases.

Latest update

Dr Deborah Turbitt, PHE London deputy director for health protection, said:

PHE has been notified of a confirmed outbreak of norovirus...

News story: Huge export win to China for UK food producers
seen at 18:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A new export deal with China will bring a £200 million boost to the UK food industry and support 1,500 jobs, Food Minister George Eustice announced today.

Taking advantage of the growing demand...

Press release: Huge export win to China for UK food producers in England and Northern Ireland
seen at 18:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A lucrative new export deal with China will bring a £200 million boost to the UK food industry and support 1,500 jobs, Food Minister George Eustice announced today.

Taking advantage of the growing...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 11 August 2017 and July 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

Guidance: Housing Benefit general information bulletins 2017
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Housing Benefit (HB) bulletins provide general information, updates and reminders on HB and other areas of the Department for Work and Pensions to local authority staff.

The bulletins may have references...

Transparency data: Awarding organisations: scope of recognition
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Ofqual has today (Friday 11 August) published a summary table of information about the awarding organisations we recognise. The table includes the types of qualifications each organisation can offer, and the ...

Guidance: Funding guidance for young people: ILR funding returns
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An additional note for the R10 reconciliation statements for 2016 to 2017 academic year has been added.

Colleges, providers, schools and academies receive annual funding allocations from the Education...

Transparency data: National DNA Database Ethics Group meeting minutes
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

The group has now been replaced by the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG)

Guidance: Offshore funds: list of reporting funds
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list has been updated to include the funds that have entered the Reporting Fund Regime as at 1 August 2017.

This is a list of funds that come within the definition of an offshore fund and ...

Guidance: Uplift factors and postcode files
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file titled 2017 to 2018 uplift factors by postcode and LLSOA: CSV files uploaded on 11 August 2017.

This data is used in funding calculations by both the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) ...

Transparency data: Foreign Office consular data 2017
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July data added

Foreign and Commonwealth Office consular data on assistance provided to British nationals in 2017, by month.

Decision: Parallel import licences granted in July 2017
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Gas meter type examination certificates
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificate: UK/0126/0222 has been added.

Certificates issued by Regulatory Delivery under the Measuring Instruments Directive.

Decision: Marketing authorisations granted in July 2017
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Customs Information Paper 17 (2017): change to return address for form C&E1179
seen at 16:37, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

This Customs Information Paper (CIP) is for all traders and their representatives wishing to submit claims for the repayment or remission of customs duties under Union Customs Code Article 118 of Regulation...

Research and analysis: Guide to drawdown capacity for reservoir safety and emergency planning
seen at 16:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

This project has researched the preferred drawdown capacity for reservoirs in the UK and provides guidance on consistent methods for assessing the adequacy of existing drawdown facilities.

The guidance...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 16:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Variations effective from 00:01 hours, Sunday 13 August 2017 added

Variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures or openings of sea areas.

Check your licence

It is your...

Transparency data: Free schools: open schools and successful applications
seen at 16:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include data on schools up to 1 August 2017.

Details of all schools in the free school programme including:

type of school age group served local authority opening date...
Notice: TN22 4DP, Mrs Caroline Elphick: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 11 August 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: PAYE internet submissions, expenses and benefits: generic specifications
seen at 16:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated with new version of 'how to use the internet services' pdf

Technical specifications for software developers on:

protocol for submitting documents to Government Gateway ...
Guidance: PAYE internet submissions, expenses and benefits: schema 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Schema and supporting documents for PAYE software developers for 2017 to 2018.

Notice: PL22 0LW, Cornish Farm Dairy Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 11 August 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: VAT Notice 700: the VAT guide
seen at 16:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This notice has been updated. Full details of the changes can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 700 (November 2016). Details of any changes to the...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Libya
seen at 16:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 11/08/2017, Libya (Reg 2017/1456)

In 2011 the United Nations, amongst other matters, imposed financial sanctions against designated persons involved...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
seen at 16:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 11/08/2017, DPRK (Reg 2017/1457)

UN regulations

On 14 October 2006 the United Nations imposed restrictions on a range of goods entering or leaving...

Guidance: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 16:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notices, 11/08/2017, Libya (Reg 2017/1456) and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Reg 2017/1457)

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation is responsible...

News story: DVSA aims to stop violence against its staff
seen at 16:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Between April 2016 and March 2017, more than 300 driving examiners, vehicle testers and roadside enforcement staff suffered physical or verbal abuse while doing their jobs. This was an increase of more than 50...

Press release: Exercise Ash will test water pumps on Somerset Levels
seen at 16:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Environment Agency engineers from across England will descend on two Somerset pumping stations next week (14 to 17 August) for Exercise Ash.

Huish Episcopi Pumping Station and Westover Pumping Station...

Guidance: Data Science Accelerator Programme
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance and September 2017 application form added.

The Data Science Accelerator is a cross-government training programme. It started in 2015, and it’s backed by the Government Digital Service...

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 9 August 2017.

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

The graphs give an overview...

Corporate report: Security and Intelligence Agencies Financial Statement 2016-17
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Each of the security and intelligence agencies produces its own set of accounts each year but these are not published for reasons of national security. This statement covers the Single Intelligence Account (SIA...

Transparency data: Scotland Office departmental spend over £25,000 June 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office departmental spend over £25,000 June 2017

Transparency data: Scotland Office departmental spend over £25,000 May 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office departmental spend over £25,000 May 2017

Transparency data: Scotland Office departmental spend over £25,000 July 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office departmental spend over £25,000 July 2017

Transparency data: Scotland Office GPC spend over £500: July 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office Government Procurement Card spend over £500: July 2017

Transparency data: Scotland Office GPC spend over £500: June 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office Government Procurement Card spend over £500: June 2017

Transparency data: Scotland Office GPC spend over £500: May 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office Government Procurement Card spend over £500: May 2017

Guidance: MOD contracting, purchasing and finance: e-procurement system
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) tool guidance and the guidance for suppliers.

Details of the new online electronic procurement system, project milestones and implications...

Guidance: Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Bronze ERS award holders.

The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces...

Guidance: Evaluation of the European Regional Development Fund 2014 to 2020
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

European Regional Development Fund programme is funding for projects that create jobs and supports local growth.

There is a requirement for all ERDF grant recipients to undertake a summative assessment...

Guidance: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme approved chargepoint model list
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme approved chargepoint model list

List of approved manufacturers and models under the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS).

Guidance: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list

Details of manufacturers and chargepoint models approved by the Office of Low Emission Vehicles under the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).

Corporate report: Tim Moss external stakeholder meeting schedule
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

As part of our commitment to transparency, the Chief Executive Officer of the Intellectual Property Office publishes details of his meetings with external stakeholders.

This guide lists Chief Executive...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 11 August 2017 and July 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2216
seen at 14:34, 11 August 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...

Guidance: Housing Benefit general information bulletins 2017
seen at 14:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Housing Benefit (HB) bulletins provide general information, updates and reminders on HB and other areas of the Department for Work and Pensions to local authority staff.

The bulletins may have references...

Guidance: Professional bodies approved for tax relief (list 3)
seen at 14:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Nine new bodies added to the list and three removed.

This list includes all bodies approved by the commissioners for HMRC up to April 2017.

Professional organisations can apply for ...

Transparency data: Awarding organisations: scope of recognition
seen at 14:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Ofqual has today (Friday 11 August) published a summary table of information about the awarding organisations we recognise. The table includes the types of qualifications each organisation can offer, and the ...

Guidance: Funding guidance for young people: ILR funding returns
seen at 14:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An additional note for the R10 reconciliation statements for 2016 to 2017 academic year has been added.

Colleges, providers, schools and academies receive annual funding allocations from the Education...

Transparency data: National DNA Database Ethics Group meeting minutes
seen at 14:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

The group has now been replaced by the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG)

Guidance: Offshore funds: list of reporting funds
seen at 14:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list has been updated to include the funds that have entered the Reporting Fund Regime as at 1 August 2017.

This is a list of funds that come within the definition of an offshore fund and ...

Guidance: Uplift factors and postcode files
seen at 14:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file titled 2017 to 2018 uplift factors by postcode and LLSOA: CSV files uploaded on 11 August 2017.

This data is used in funding calculations by both the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) ...

Transparency data: Foreign Office consular data 2017
seen at 14:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July data added

Foreign and Commonwealth Office consular data on assistance provided to British nationals in 2017, by month.

Decision: Parallel import licences granted in July 2016
seen at 14:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

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

Professor Duncan Wingham appointed as Executive Chair Designate of NERC
seen at 14:33, 11 August in NERC news (Our copy).

Professor Wingham has been appointed Executive Chair Designate of NERC following nearly six years as Chief Executive of the council, Science Minister Jo Johnson announced today.

Tata Steel UK’s proposal to restructure the British Steel Pension Scheme agreed by TPR
seen at 14:31, 11 August in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
TPR) has given initial approval to a proposal from Tata Steel UK to restructure the British Steel Pension Scheme and prevent the company becoming insolvent.
Legal Services Board launches consultation on enforcement and rules of procedure
seen at 14:30, 11 August in LSB (Our copy).
11 August 2017 - The Legal Services Board launches consultation on its enforcement policy and rules of procedure.
News story: More seats for rail passengers as nearly £1 billion is invested in Midlands services
seen at 14:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Rail passengers will get new longer trains with more seats and more space as nearly £1 billion is invested in services on the West Midlands network.

There will be 400 new carriages rolled out...

News story: Professor Duncan Wingham appointed as Executive Chair Designate of the Natural Environment Research Council
seen at 14:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Professor Wingham has been appointed Executive Chair Designate of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) following nearly six years as Chief Executive of the council, Science Minister Jo Johnson...

Press release: UK renews push to tackle world’s worst cholera outbreak in Yemen
seen at 14:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Yemen is on the brink of a catastrophic disaster, International Development Secretary Priti Patel warned today, as she urged the international community to follow the UK’s push to stem the country’s cholera outbreak...

News story: MHRA and making a success of Brexit
seen at 14:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include a link to the full text of the speech given by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health, Lord O’Shaughnessy, at the BIA/MHRA conference in London on 14...

Press release: 'Nameless' Bournemouth angler fined for fishing without licence
seen at 14:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A Bournemouth man has been fined £336 for fishing without a licence and failing to state his name and address when asked to do so by the water bailiff.

Lewis Pudwell of Queens Park West Drive...

News story: Dramatic finale to mark centenary of end of First World War
seen at 14:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Faith Lord Bourne confirmed the ‘Lest We Forget’ concert, backed by £90,000 government funding will take place in November 2018 as part of the government’s centenary programme of ceremonial...

Open consultation: Defining intermediate risk prescribed sites: further consultation
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

This consultation sets out revised criteria for the definition of intermediate risk nuclear sites in the draft Nuclear Installations (Prescribed Sites and Transport) Regulations. Sites which meet these criteria...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on defining nuclear prescribed sites and transport
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published

The government is seeking views on proposals to revise the Nuclear Installations (Prescribed Sites) Regulations 1983. Proposed changes to the Nuclear Installations...

Official Statistics: Youth custody data
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Youth custody data for June 2017 published.

Monthly statistics on the population in custody of children and young people within secure children’s homes (SCHs), secure training centres (STCs) and...

Official Statistics: Insolvency Service Enforcement Outcomes: 2017/18
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July statistics added

This statistical release contains the latest data and commentary on new outcomes obtained as a result of enforcement activities of the Insolvency Service during 2017/18. They...

Research and analysis: National reference laboratory for food microbiology: annual report
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2016 to 2017 annual report.

Public Health England provides the service of the UK’s national reference laboratory (NRL) for food microbiology for the following work areas:

Listeria...
Guidance: Joint inspections of the response to children experiencing neglect: May to December 2017
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published inspection report for Peterborough.

Joint targeted area inspections include a ‘deep dive’ investigation – an evaluation of children and young people’s experiences. This changes periodically...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regular weekly update of wholesale banana prices

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source...

Statistical data set: School inspections and outcomes: management information
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published today: management information as at 31 July 2017.

These figures are not official statistics.

Schools management information - release schedule <...
Independent report: Fire test report: DCLG BS 8414 test no.4
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The report dated 9 August version 1.0 contained a typographical error - report corrected.

Update: the report dated 9 August version 1.0 contained a typographical error. The report above has been...

Guidance: Monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated PDF – cover picture added

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, enables financial sanctions to make the fullest possible contribution to the UK’s...

Guidance: Safety assurance for the storage of fuels, lubricants and gases within the MOD
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Fuel and gas safety and environmental regulations and Fuel and gas safety environment regulations: Defence Codes of Practice. These replace JSP 309.

This documents contain the regulations...

Research and analysis: Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Water situation: July 2017 report.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the amount of rain that...
Notice: AL10 9UN, Affinity Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:34, 11 August 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: Data Science Accelerator Programme
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance and September 2017 application form added.

The Data Science Accelerator is a cross-government training programme. It started in 2015, and it’s backed by the Government Digital Service...

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 9 August 2017.

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

The graphs give an overview...

Corporate report: Security and Intelligence Agencies Financial Statement 2016-17
seen at 11:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Each of the security and intelligence agencies produces its own set of accounts each year but these are not published for reasons of national security. This statement covers the Single Intelligence Account (SIA...

Transparency data: Scotland Office departmental spend over £25,000 June 2017
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office departmental spend over &pound;25,000 June 2017

Transparency data: Scotland Office departmental spend over £25,000 May 2017
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office departmental spend over &pound;25,000 May 2017

Transparency data: Scotland Office departmental spend over £25,000 July 2017
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office departmental spend over &pound;25,000 July 2017

Transparency data: Scotland Office GPC spend over £500: July 2017
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office Government Procurement Card spend over &pound;500: July 2017

Transparency data: Scotland Office GPC spend over £500: June 2017
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office Government Procurement Card spend over &pound;500: June 2017

Transparency data: Scotland Office GPC spend over £500: May 2017
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Scotland Office Government Procurement Card spend over &pound;500: May 2017

Guidance: MOD contracting, purchasing and finance: e-procurement system
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) tool guidance and the guidance for suppliers.

Details of the new online electronic procurement system, project milestones and implications...

Guidance: Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Bronze ERS award holders.

The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces...

Guidance: Evaluation of the European Regional Development Fund 2014 to 2020
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

European Regional Development Fund programme is funding for projects that create jobs and supports local growth.

There is a requirement for all ERDF grant recipients to undertake a summative assessment...

Guidance: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme approved chargepoint model list
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme approved chargepoint model list

List of approved manufacturers and models under the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS).

Guidance: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list

Details of manufacturers and chargepoint models approved by the Office of Low Emission Vehicles under the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).

Corporate report: Tim Moss external stakeholder meeting schedule
seen at 11:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

As part of our commitment to transparency, the Chief Executive Officer of the Intellectual Property Office publishes details of his meetings with external stakeholders.

This guide lists Chief Executive...

Press release: Mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses under new animal welfare plans
seen at 11:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

CCTV will be mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England under new plans announced today (11 August 2017) by Environment Secretary Michael Gove, as he outlined a series of measures to cement the UK’s position...

Guidance: ILR standard file specifications and reference data
seen at 10:35, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ILR freeze schedule 2017 to 2018 uploaded on 11 August 2017.

This page contains links to documents concerned with the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) standard files and associated reference...

Guidance: How to obtain a pension/income letter for Thai Immigration
seen at 10:35, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated credit card authorisation form

This guidance has been produced to help British pensioners in Thailand to understand the procedure to be followed to obtain a consular letter confirming pension...

Guidance: Tanzania – List of Lawyers
seen at 10:35, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: .

A list of English speaking lawyers in Tanzania who may be able to help you with official transactions in Tanzania. Please note that inclusion in this list does not constitute official ...

Guidance: List of Medical Facilities in Tanzania
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List of Medical Facilities in Tanzania

Guidance: Tanzania Funeral Directors
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Updated: .

A list of English speaking funeral directors who might be able to help you in Tanzania. Please note that inclusion in this list does not constitute official endorsement by the British...

Guidance: Tanzania - List of Translators / Interpreters
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A list of English speaking interpreters/translators who may be able to help you with official translations in Tanzania. Please note that inclusion in this list does not constitute official endorsement...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: publishing assistant
seen at 10:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available

The approved standard outlines the skills...

Guidance: Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 4
seen at 10:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

The government is undertaking large scale testing of cladding systems to understand better how 3 different types of Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels behave in combination with 2 different types of insulation...

Guidance: National measles guidelines
seen at 10:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect revised clinical advice.

This guidance for health professionals covers:

how to decide if a suspected case of measles is ‘likely’ or ‘unlikely’ case management - what...
Research and analysis: Measles: post-exposure prophylaxis
seen at 10:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised post-exposure prophylaxis guidance: details of changes on page 4.

This guidance summarises the evidence for the effectiveness of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for measles and provides...

National Statistics: Security Situation Statistics for Northern Ireland, period ending 31 July 2017
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This publication can be accessed here

Official Statistics: Patients Registered at a GP Practice August 2017
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Data are reported by both quinary age and single year age band and gender at GP Practice level, Clinical Commissioning Group, STP, NHS England Region and NHS England Commissioning Region. We also publish this...

Official Statistics: Mental health community teams activity for quarter ending June 2017
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Quarterly data on number of patients on Care Programme Approach (CPA) followed up within 7 days of discharge from psychiatric inpatient care, and gate keeping inpatient admissions by Crisis Resolution Home Treatment...

Guidance: British forces air strikes in Iraq and Syria: monthly list
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Updated: Added RAF air strikes in Iraq and Syria: July 2017.

Details of air strikes on Daesh by Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft who are supporting Iraqi ground forces as part of the international coalition...

Open consultation: Defining intermediate risk prescribed sites: further consultation
seen at 10:34, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

This consultation sets out revised criteria for the definition of intermediate risk nuclear sites in the draft Nuclear Installations (Prescribed Sites and Transport) Regulations. Sites which meet these criteria...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on defining nuclear prescribed sites and transport
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Updated: Government response published

The government is seeking views on proposals to revise the Nuclear Installations (Prescribed Sites) Regulations 1983. Proposed changes to the Nuclear Installations...

Official Statistics: Youth custody data
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Updated: Youth custody data for June 2017 published.

Monthly statistics on the population in custody of children and young people within secure children’s homes (SCHs), secure training centres (STCs) and...

Official Statistics: Insolvency Service Enforcement Outcomes: 2017/18
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Updated: July statistics added

This statistical release contains the latest data and commentary on new outcomes obtained as a result of enforcement activities of the Insolvency Service during 2017/18. They...

Research and analysis: National reference laboratory for food microbiology: annual report
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Updated: Added 2016 to 2017 annual report.

Public Health England provides the service of the UK’s national reference laboratory (NRL) for food microbiology for the following work areas:

Listeria...
Guidance: Joint inspections of the response to children experiencing neglect: May to December 2017
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Updated: Published inspection report for Peterborough.

Joint targeted area inspections include a ‘deep dive’ investigation – an evaluation of children and young people’s experiences. This changes periodically...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
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Updated: Regular weekly update of wholesale banana prices

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source...

Statistical data set: School inspections and outcomes: management information
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Updated: Published today: management information as at 31 July 2017.

These figures are not official statistics.

Schools management information - release schedule <...
Independent report: Fire test report: DCLG BS 8414 test no.4
seen at 10:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The report dated 9 August version 1.0 contained a typographical error - report corrected.

Update: the report dated 9 August version 1.0 contained a typographical error. The report above has been...

Guidance: Monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions
seen at 10:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated PDF – cover picture added

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, enables financial sanctions to make the fullest possible contribution to the UK’s...

Correspondence: Local area SEND inspection outcome letters
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Updated: Wakefield local area SEND inspection outcome letter published.

From 23 March 2017 all local area SEND inspection outcome letters are published on the Ofsted reports website where there is a <...

Guidance: Safety assurance for the storage of fuels, lubricants and gases within the MOD
seen at 10:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Fuel and gas safety and environmental regulations and Fuel and gas safety environment regulations: Defence Codes of Practice. These replace JSP 309.

This documents contain the regulations...

Research and analysis: Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 10:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Water situation: July 2017 report.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the amount of rain that...
Press release: South West Water to pay £142,524 for Devon and Cornwall breaches
seen at 10:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

South West Water Ltd has been ordered to pay more than &pound;142,000 in fines and costs for discharging poor quality effluent from two of its sewage treatment plants. The prosecutions were brought by the...

Press release: Exercise Ash will test water pumps on Somerset Levels
seen at 10:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Environment Agency engineers from across England will descend on two Somerset pumping stations next week (14 to 18 August) for Exercise Ash.

Huish Episcopi Pumping Station and Westover Pumping Station...

Guidance: ILR standard file specifications and reference data
seen at 09:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ILR freeze schedule 2017 to 2018 uploaded on 11 August 2017.

This page contains links to documents concerned with the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) standard files and associated reference...

Guidance: How to obtain a pension/income letter for Thai Immigration
seen at 09:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated credit card authorisation form

This guidance has been produced to help British pensioners in Thailand to understand the procedure to be followed to obtain a consular letter confirming pension...

Guidance: Tanzania – List of Lawyers
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Updated: .

A list of English speaking lawyers in Tanzania who may be able to help you with official transactions in Tanzania. Please note that inclusion in this list does not constitute official ...

Guidance: List of Medical Facilities in Tanzania
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Updated: .

List of Medical Facilities in Tanzania

Guidance: Tanzania Funeral Directors
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Updated: .

A list of English speaking funeral directors who might be able to help you in Tanzania. Please note that inclusion in this list does not constitute official endorsement by the British...

Guidance: Tanzania - List of Translators / Interpreters
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Updated: .

A list of English speaking interpreters/translators who may be able to help you with official translations in Tanzania. Please note that inclusion in this list does not constitute official endorsement...

Independent report: Fire test report: DCLG BS 8414 test no.4
seen at 09:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

This report is the fourth of a series, commissioned by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) intended to establish how different types of Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels in combination...

Open consultation: Animal welfare: CCTV in slaughterhouses
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We want to know what you think of our proposals for mandatory closed-circuit television (CCTV) to be installed in all areas of slaughterhouses where live animals are present for animal welfare purposes.

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Open consultation: Animal welfare: updating the code of practice for the welfare of meat chickens
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We want to know what you think of our draft statutory code of practice for the welfare of meat chickens and meat breeding chickens. The code of practice is for England only. The code provides up-to-date guidance...

Guidance: Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 4
seen at 09:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

The government is undertaking large scale testing of cladding systems to understand better how 3 different types of Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels behave in combination with 2 different types of insulation...

Guidance: National measles guidelines
seen at 09:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect revised clinical advice.

This guidance for health professionals covers:

how to decide if a suspected case of measles is ‘likely’ or ‘unlikely’ case management - what...
Research and analysis: Measles: post-exposure prophylaxis
seen at 09:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised post-exposure prophylaxis guidance: details of changes on page 4.

This guidance summarises the evidence for the effectiveness of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for measles and provides...

First Aid Courses
seen at 09:30, 11 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Three First Aid Courses on offer.

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Press release: Latest government large scale fire safety test results published
seen at 09:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The fourth in the government’s series of large-scale fire safety tests, that will allow experts to better understand how different types of cladding panels behave with different types of insulation in a fire, ...

Speech: Speech given by Lord O’Shaughnessy on Brexit and medicines regulation
seen at 09:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Good afternoon, and thank you for giving me the opportunity to come here to speak to you today at the 7th joint BIA / MHRA conference, and to allow me to set out the Government’s thinking...

Guidance: ILR standard file specifications and reference data
seen at 02:33, 11 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ILR freeze schedule 2017 to 2018 uploaded on 11 August 2017.

This page contains links to documents concerned with the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) standard files and associated reference...

News story: Matchmaking scheme helps businesses find £4 million of finance
seen at 02:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Over the past 9 months, 230 small businesses from beauticians to forklift truck training companies, which were rejected for loans by some of the UK’s biggest banks, have gained &pound;3.8 million from alternative...

Press release: Mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses under new animal welfare plans
seen at 02:30, 11 August in News and communications (Our copy).

CCTV will be mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England under new plans announced today (11 August 2017) by Environment Secretary Michael Gove, as he outlined a series of measures to cement the UK’s position...