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14 August 2017

News story: Foreign Secretary statement on Sierra Leone
seen at 22:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary said:

I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life caused by the heavy flooding and landslides around the Freetown peninsula in Sierra Leone in the early hours of today.

News story: Minister Stewart statement on Burkina Faso
seen at 21:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister Stewart said:

I am deeply saddened by the horrifying terrorist attack in Ouagadougou last night. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who were killed and injured and with their families...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Joseph Patrick Giblin
seen at 20:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 9235697 ...
Independent report: Fire test report: DCLG BS 8414 test no.5
seen at 20:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

This report is the fifth 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...

Guidance: Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 5
seen at 20:33, 14 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...

Statutory guidance: RLE1 form and guidance
seen at 20:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New text added about mapping updates to digital land maps.

Notifications on the Rural Payments service

RPA will send you a notification on the Rural Payments service when:

a land transfer...
Guidance: Real Time Information internet submissions: generic technical specifications
seen at 20:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: How to use the internet services version 1.8 and Non-form validation rules version 1.1 have been added to this page.

Technical specifications for software developers working with the Real Time ...

Guidance: Real Time Information (RIM) internet submissions: 2017 to 2018 technical specifications
seen at 20:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: RTI RIM version 1.5 containing the 2017 to 2018 Employer Payment Summary and the Earlier year Update (EYU) and EYU schema changes between 2016 to 2017 and 2017 to 2018 version 1.0 have been added to ...

Guidance: Real Time Information internet submissions: 2018 to 2019 technical specifications
seen at 20:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Test service support from October 2017. Live service from March 2018.

Transparency data: List of Foreign and Commonwealth Office posts
seen at 20:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August data uploaded.

This page provides lists of the current Foreign and Commonwealth Office posts overseas by country.

Transparency data: Dart Charge data table
seen at 18:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: latest version of the data table added.

This document contains information collected for the Dartford Crossing payment scheme. This includes data for crossings, compliance, penalty charge notices...

Guidance: List of Medical Facilities in DRC
seen at 18:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

List of medical facilities/practitioners in DRC

Form: Petroleum Revenue Tax: return by participator (PRT1)
seen at 18:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section G has been removed as reporting of zero-rating of Petroleum Revenue Tax is no longer required.

Under the provisions of Paragraph 2, Schedule 2 Oil Taxation Act 1975, you are required to...

Guidance: Argentina - List of Medical Facilities
seen at 18:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the medical facilities list for Argentina

The following list of medical facilities has been prepared by the British Embassy Buenos Aires for the convenience of British Nationals who may...

International treaty: Algeria: tax treaties
seen at 18:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Algeria tax treaties information updated to show the UK-Algeria Air Transport Agreement is no longer in effect.

2015 Algeria-UK Double Taxation Convention

The double taxation convention entered...

Guidance: List of Funeral Directors in DRC
seen at 18:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

List of funeral directors in DRC

Form: Petroleum Revenue Tax: statement of tax payable on account (PRT6)
seen at 18:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Instalments due’ and ‘Instalments paid’ has been removed as reporting of zero-rating of Petroleum Revenue Tax is no longer required.

Related forms and guidance

Use form PRT1 - return by participator...

Form: Petroleum Revenue Tax: statement of oil won and saved during the chargeable period (PRT2)
seen at 18:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Oil allowance in Section B removed as reporting of zero-rating of Petroleum Revenue Tax is no longer required.

Under the provisions of Schedule 2, paragraph 5 of the Oil Taxation Act 1975 you are...

Guidance: Allied joint doctrine for security force assistance (SFA) (AJP-3.16(A))
seen at 18:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

AJP-3.16(A), allied joint doctrine for security force assistance (SFA), outlines direction and guidance on how NATO provides SFA.

SFA activities are applicable at all levels of operations: military strategic...

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 18:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Chickerell firing times for September 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...

FOI release: Area 4 Asset Support Contract FOI
seen at 18:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Regulations Act for the Area 4 Support Contract.

Guidance: Who DVLA shares data with
seen at 18:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: KADOE updated.

Where the law allows it, DVLA shares data with others. This information describes the various products DVLA provides, for what purpose the information can be used, who we share it...

Guidance: School census 2017 to 2018: guide for schools and LAs
seen at 18:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the guide. The document's version history explains the changes.

This guide will help schools and local authorities:

understand the purpose of the school census see the changes...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Joseph Patrick Giblin
seen at 18:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 9235697 ...
Independent report: Fire test report: DCLG BS 8414 test no.5
seen at 18:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

This report is the fifth 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...

Guidance: Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 5
seen at 18:33, 14 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...

Statutory guidance: RLE1 form and guidance
seen at 18:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New text added about mapping updates to digital land maps.

Notifications on the Rural Payments service

RPA will send you a notification on the Rural Payments service when:

a land transfer...
Guidance: Real Time Information internet submissions: generic technical specifications
seen at 18:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: How to use the internet services version 1.8 and Non-form validation rules version 1.1 have been added to this page.

Technical specifications for software developers working with the Real Time ...

Guidance: Real Time Information (RIM) internet submissions: 2017 to 2018 technical specifications
seen at 18:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: RTI RIM version 1.5 containing the 2017 to 2018 Employer Payment Summary and the Earlier year Update (EYU) and EYU schema changes between 2016 to 2017 and 2017 to 2018 version 1.0 have been added to ...

Guidance: Real Time Information internet submissions: 2018 to 2019 technical specifications
seen at 18:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Test service support from October 2017. Live service from March 2018.

Notice: TN8 5NN, Knightspur Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:33, 14 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: DE72 2HP, Aldi Stores Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:33, 14 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...

Transparency data: List of Foreign and Commonwealth Office posts
seen at 18:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August data uploaded.

This page provides lists of the current Foreign and Commonwealth Office posts overseas by country.

Press release: Second wall cladding system passes latest government fire safety test
seen at 18:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This fifth test was of a wall cladding system consisting of Aluminium Composite material (ACM) cladding with a limited combustibility filler (category 1 in screening tests) with PIR foam insulation.

The...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 18:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Pakistan Cash Transfers – 14 August 2017

Pakistan Cash Transfers – 14 August 2017

Today (14 August 2017) the Daily Mail has reported on House of Commons Speaker John Bercow’s decision to give ...

Guidance: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme authorised installers
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme authorised installers

Details of companies authorised by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles under the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme.

Policy paper: Penalties for social security fraud and error
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP’s) policy for:

the action we will take when we suspect benefit fraud penalties we will impose when an overpayment occurs because of ...
FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 24 July 2017
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOIs added; Request Statistics on RAFs Quick Reaction Alert fighters launched in response to Russian military aircraft in UK airspace in 2017, Request information on the Royal West Kent Regiment exposed...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 31 July 2017
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 31 July 2017

FOI release: Mobile homes rebanded in England in 2017
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

This is the response to a request for the number of mobile homes rebanded in England in 2017.

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Sun Microsystems Ltd
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1420

Applicant Oracle America, Inc objected to the name used by Sun Microsystems Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Alcatel Lucent
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1417

Applicant Alcatel5 Limited objected to the name used by Alcatel Lucent under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Guardian Management UK Ltd
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1415

Applicant Guardian Assurance Ltd objected to the name used by Guardian Management UK Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2017
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 32, 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...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 07 August 2017
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 07 August 2017

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file titled ILR Learner Entry Tool 2017 to 2018 Known Issues uploaded on 14 August 2017.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times 1 to 15 September 2017.

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

Guidance: Livestock assembly centres and dealers: approved premises
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assembly centres document

Livestock assembly centres and dealers used in the veterinary field for intra-community trade (EU) must be licensed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA...

Research and analysis: APHA chemical food safety reports (livestock)
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published April to June 2017 report

These reports are published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency on behalf of the Food Standards Agency.

They outline investigations on farms when food...

Research and analysis: Scientific papers published by APHA
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published July 2017 report

These lists provide bibliographical details of:

scientific papers published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (formerly known as the Animal Health and Veterinary...
Guidance: Registration as a British citizen: British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1997
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This guidance tells Home Office staff about the types of applications that can be made for British citizenship under legislation other than the British Nationality Act 1981.

Guidance: Financial sanctions: guidance, FAQs and information on monetary penalties
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated monetary penalties PDF – cover picture added

The general guidance document provides general information about financial sanctions and includes frequently asked questions.

The guidance...

Research and analysis: Malaria in the UK: annual report
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2016 report.

Malaria does not occur naturally in the UK but travel-associated cases are reported in those who have returned to the UK or arrived (either as a visitor or migrant to the UK...

Research and analysis: Imported malaria in the UK: statistics
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2016 data.

Summary of the epidemiology of imported malaria in the UK based on data from the PHE Malaria Reference Laboratory. The spreadsheets provide the additional data on:

imported...
Transparency data: Dart Charge data table
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: latest version of the data table added.

This document contains information collected for the Dartford Crossing payment scheme. This includes data for crossings, compliance, penalty charge notices...

Guidance: List of Medical Facilities in DRC
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

List of medical facilities/practitioners in DRC

Form: Petroleum Revenue Tax: return by participator (PRT1)
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section G has been removed as reporting of zero-rating of Petroleum Revenue Tax is no longer required.

Under the provisions of Paragraph 2, Schedule 2 Oil Taxation Act 1975, you are required to...

Guidance: Argentina - List of Medical Facilities
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the medical facilities list for Argentina

The following list of medical facilities has been prepared by the British Embassy Buenos Aires for the convenience of British Nationals who may...

International treaty: Algeria: tax treaties
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Algeria tax treaties information updated to show the UK-Algeria Air Transport Agreement is no longer in effect.

2015 Algeria-UK Double Taxation Convention

The double taxation convention entered...

Guidance: List of Funeral Directors in DRC
seen at 16:36, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

List of funeral directors in DRC

Form: Petroleum Revenue Tax: statement of tax payable on account (PRT6)
seen at 16:35, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Instalments due’ and ‘Instalments paid’ has been removed as reporting of zero-rating of Petroleum Revenue Tax is no longer required.

Related forms and guidance

Use form PRT1 - return by participator...

Form: Petroleum Revenue Tax: statement of oil won and saved during the chargeable period (PRT2)
seen at 16:35, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Oil allowance in Section B removed as reporting of zero-rating of Petroleum Revenue Tax is no longer required.

Under the provisions of Schedule 2, paragraph 5 of the Oil Taxation Act 1975 you are...

Guidance: Allied joint doctrine for security force assistance (SFA) (AJP-3.16(A))
seen at 16:35, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

AJP-3.16(A), allied joint doctrine for security force assistance (SFA), outlines direction and guidance on how NATO provides SFA.

SFA activities are applicable at all levels of operations: military strategic...

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 16:35, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Chickerell firing times for September 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...

FOI release: Area 4 Asset Support Contract FOI
seen at 16:35, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Regulations Act for the Area 4 Support Contract.

Guidance: Who DVLA shares data with
seen at 16:35, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: KADOE updated.

Where the law allows it, DVLA shares data with others. This information describes the various products DVLA provides, for what purpose the information can be used, who we share it...

Guidance: School census 2017 to 2018: guide for schools and LAs
seen at 16:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the guide. The document's version history explains the changes.

This guide will help schools and local authorities:

understand the purpose of the school census see the changes...
Notice: Tariff Quota Notice 105 (2017): New Tariff quotas for certain agricultural and industrial products
seen at 16:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Commission Implementing Regulation (EC) No 2017/1133 was published in the Official Journal, L164 on 27 June 2017 detailing new quotas which came into force on 1 July 2017.

Community invited to view plans for geothermal energy research opportunity in Clyde Gateway
seen at 16:33, 14 August in NERC news (Our copy).

Two of the UK's leading scientific agencies have issued an open invitation to come to the Legacy Hub in Dalmarnock, when plans will be unveiled for an exciting new research development.

News story: UK spectroscopy firm bought for £40 million
seen at 16:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Oxfordshire-based Cobalt Light Systems has been acquired by Agilent – a US analytical laboratory technologies company that was spun out of Hewlett Packard – for £40 million.

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News story: Culture Secretary Reappoints Ofcom Board Member
seen at 16:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Graham Mather was appointed to the Ofcom Board with effect from 1 June 2014. He is a member of Ofcom’s Nations Committee, Nominations Committee, Remuneration Committee and Risk and Audit Committee.

Graham...

News story: Foreign Secretary condemns murder of White Helmets volunteers
seen at 16:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Since 2013 the White Helmets have saved thousands of lives in Syria, rescuing people from bombings and missile strikes.

The Foreign Secretary said:

I am appalled by the targeted and heinous...

Press release: Highways England supports training exercise in Birmingham
seen at 16:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The event took place on Friday night on a closed section of the A38(M) in Birmingham for a ‘real-time’ incident involving a HGV, double-decker bus, a van and four cars. The training scenario was a road-traffic...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 24 July 2017
seen at 14:35, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOIs added; Request Statistics on RAFs Quick Reaction Alert fighters launched in response to Russian military aircraft in UK airspace in 2017, Request information on the Royal West Kent Regiment exposed...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 14:35, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: formal notice added for Mr David Gideon and removed for Mr Joseph Patrick Giblin

Details of a forthcoming hearing will appear here 5 working days before it is due to take place.

Members...

Guidance: Movement of abnormal loads by water
seen at 14:35, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: link to map of inland freight routes added.

Where practical, economic and environmentally desirable the largest abnormal loads should be moved by inland and/or coastal water to reduce the impact...

Guidance: Rural Payments: registering and updating your details
seen at 14:35, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text under 'My messages’ in the Rural Payments service'

What is the Rural Payments service?

The Rural Payments service is Defra’s online registration system for farmers, animal keepers...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 31 July 2017
seen at 14:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 31 July 2017

Promotional material: IPO events calendar
seen at 14:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New event, Everyone owns IP, added for October.

There are numerous events throughout the UK and abroad which have an intellectual property or business focus. The calendar is updated regularly so...

FOI release: Mobile homes rebanded in England in 2017
seen at 14:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

This is the response to a request for the number of mobile homes rebanded in England in 2017.

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Sun Microsystems Ltd
seen at 14:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1420

Applicant Oracle America, Inc objected to the name used by Sun Microsystems Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Alcatel Lucent
seen at 14:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1417

Applicant Alcatel5 Limited objected to the name used by Alcatel Lucent under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Guardian Management UK Ltd
seen at 14:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1415

Applicant Guardian Assurance Ltd objected to the name used by Guardian Management UK Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2017
seen at 14:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 32, 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...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 14:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decisions O/378/17, O/379/17 and O/380/17 added.

Use this guide to find details of all our undefended decisions and orders.

Pre 2014 undefended decisions can be found via...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 07 August 2017
seen at 14:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 07 August 2017

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 14:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file titled ILR Learner Entry Tool 2017 to 2018 Known Issues uploaded on 14 August 2017.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 14:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times 1 to 15 September 2017.

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

Guidance: Livestock assembly centres and dealers: approved premises
seen at 14:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assembly centres document

Livestock assembly centres and dealers used in the veterinary field for intra-community trade (EU) must be licensed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA...

Research and analysis: APHA chemical food safety reports (livestock)
seen at 14:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published April to June 2017 report

These reports are published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency on behalf of the Food Standards Agency.

They outline investigations on farms when food...

Research and analysis: Scientific papers published by APHA
seen at 14:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published July 2017 report

These lists provide bibliographical details of:

scientific papers published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (formerly known as the Animal Health and Veterinary...
Guidance: Registration as a British citizen: British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1997
seen at 14:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This guidance tells Home Office staff about the types of applications that can be made for British citizenship under legislation other than the British Nationality Act 1981.

Guidance: Financial sanctions: guidance, FAQs and information on monetary penalties
seen at 14:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated monetary penalties PDF – cover picture added

The general guidance document provides general information about financial sanctions and includes frequently asked questions.

The guidance...

Research and analysis: Malaria in the UK: annual report
seen at 14:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2016 report.

Malaria does not occur naturally in the UK but travel-associated cases are reported in those who have returned to the UK or arrived (either as a visitor or migrant to the UK...

Research and analysis: Imported malaria in the UK: statistics
seen at 14:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2016 data.

Summary of the epidemiology of imported malaria in the UK based on data from the PHE Malaria Reference Laboratory. The spreadsheets provide the additional data on:

imported...
Transparency data: Dart Charge data table
seen at 14:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: latest version of the data table added.

This document contains information collected for the Dartford Crossing payment scheme. This includes data for crossings, compliance, penalty charge notices...

Tata Steel UK Limited fined after uncontrolled release of toxic substances
seen at 14:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A steel company has today been fined after the release of toxic and flammable substances from its site in Scunthorpe.
Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on Pakistan Independence Day 2017
seen at 14:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson:

On behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, I wish the people of Pakistan the very best on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of independence...

Press release: Interactive 'Forever Project' comes to the V&A
seen at 14:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Visitors to the display at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, on the UK’s new Holocaust Memorial can experience some of the latest technology being used to preserve the stories of British Holocaust Survivors...

Press release: Provisional liquidation for 13 Stroud & Norwegian development companies
seen at 14:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Eleven of the companies were involved in the acquisition, development and/or operation of The Convent Hotel & Spa in Woodchester, near Stroud, Gloucestershire, that traded as a hotel and music venue.

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Press release: Highways England is doing its V best for festival-goers
seen at 14:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England is assuring road users that it’s doing its best to make journeys as smooth as possible as tens of thousands of music fans head to V Festival in Staffordshire and Essex this weekend (19 to 20 ...

Press release: British High Commissioner welcomes Tullow’s oil exploration project
seen at 14:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Tullow Oil is a UK company with its Head Quarters in London. Speaking in Kasama when Zambian President Edgar Lungu launched the aerial survey at a ceremony organised by Tullow Oil on 11 August, Mr Cochrane-Dyet...

Press release: Multi-million pound major road improvements unlock homes and jobs
seen at 14:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The improvements, worth a total of &pound;45.5 million, will create growth opportunities in Leicestershire and the South East.

Highways England is making a &pound;19.9 million contribution towards...

Research and analysis: Renewable energy planning database monthly extract
seen at 11:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July 2017 Renewables Energy Planning Database extract published

The Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD) is updated and published every month.

It provides BEIS with robust data that...

Guidance: Supervising Engineer Panel engineers: contact details
seen at 11:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The contact details for Supervising Engineer Panel has been updated.

As a reservoir owner or operator you are required to appoint a panel engineer for large raised reservoirs, including those ...

Guidance: Directions issued to the Co-operative Bank
seen at 11:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

The Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017 (the Order) followed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) market investigation into retail banking. It requires, from 2 August 2017, ...

Guidance: Marine planning: first outputs for north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan areas
seen at 11:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Text changed

You can download each plan by clicking the the right button then > select save link as.

What do you think of the proposed digital format? Tell us what you think by emailing...
FOI release: Freedom of Information release June 2017
seen at 11:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information release June 2017

Guidance: Deputy guidance: how to carry out your duties
seen at 11:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended and added guidance in Welsh.

These leaflets are for anyone who has been appointed as a deputy by the Court of Protection. They include guidance on:

getting started...
Consultation outcome: Entities in charge of maintenance of freight wagons: ORR's certification body function
seen at 11:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is seeking views on proposals for it to stop performing a certification body function for entities in charge of maintenance (ERM) of freight wagons. As a national safety authority...

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 11:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated military court centre listings: 14 to 25 August 2017.

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

Statutory guidance: Non-automatic weighing instruments type approval certificates UK/2966 to UK/3076
seen at 11:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: French and German versions of certificate UK/3008 have been added.

Regulatory Delivery issues type approval certificates under the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations.

Open consultation: UK SMI Q 4: good practice when performing molecular amplification assays
seen at 11:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation asks for feedback in relation to the Standards for Microbiology...

Open consultation: UK SMI B 15: investigation of bile
seen at 11:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation asks for feedback in relation to the Standards for Microbiology...

Closed consultation: British Steel Pension Scheme
seen at 11:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an update following the announcement by The Pensions Regulator. The government continues to work closely with the interested parties to ensure the best outcome for pension scheme members. We want...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 11:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor firing times week commencing 14 August 2017.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...

Vacancy: Analyst (two years fixed term)
seen at 11:33, 14 August in OFFA (Our copy).

Please note the closing date for this vacancy has now passed. Please see our vacancies page for details of any current vacancies. 

Analyst

Two year fixed-term post

Pay band 7 (&...

Construction company and contractor fined after CCTV engineer falls from height
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Two companies have been fined after a worker fell more than three metres through the second floor of a building.
Company fined after worker loses fingers in crush injury
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A company has been sentenced after a worker lost his middle two fingers while trying to repair its main entrance gate.
Companies fined after workers exposed to asbestos
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Three companies have been fined a total of more than &pound;1m after workers were exposed to asbestos while refurbishing a school in Waltham Forest.
Company fined after worker fell from water treatment vessel
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Water treatment system manufacturer has been sentenced after a worker sustained head and arm injuries after falling 3.5 metres from a water treatment tank.
Company fined after worker suffers hand injuries
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Suffolk based company has been fined after an employee suffered serious injuries when his hand was got caught in a machine at the company’s base in Lakenheath.
Company fined after worker suffers hand injuries
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Midlands based company has been fined after an employee’s finger was severed at the company’s base in Roman Way, Rugby.
Company fined after worker died as a result of a wall collapse
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A North East based company Mike Neesam & Son Limited has been fined after a wall collapse which led to the death of 43-year old Steven Ratcliffe.
Food manufacturer fined after worker left seriously injured
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A food manufacturing company has been fined after a worker fell six metres from the back of a fork lift truck.
£1m fine for Crossrail contractor following three incidents
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A joint venture comprising of three companies established to support the Crossrail tunnel construction has been fined a total of more than &pound;1m following three separate incidents on the project, including...
Company fined after worker fell from height
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Fruehauf Limited has been fined after a worker sustained fatal injuries after falling from a cherry picker at a factory in Grantham.
HSE statement following fatal incident at Theme Park in Ohio, USA
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A HSE spokesperson said: “HSE is aware of the tragic accident involving the KMG Afterburner (themed as Fire Ball) machine in Ohio on 26 July.
Company sentenced after worker loses hand
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A soft toy filling company was sentenced for safety breaches after a worker suffered life changing injuries.
Company fined £250,000 after crushing leaves worker with brain damage
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A passenger air transport firm has been fined after an employee suffered brain damage after being crushed by hangar doors in Bedfordshire.
Ilfracombe landlord endangered tenants with illegal gaswork
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The landlord of a property in Ilfracombe has been given a suspended sentence for risking the lives of his tenants by undertaking dangerous gas work.
Worker suffers flash burns
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A manufacturing firm has been sentenced for safety breaches after a worker suffered flash burns to her face, neck, chest and both arms.
Company fined after scaffold collapse
seen at 11:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Dorset based company has been fined after a scaffold collapsed at an industrial unit in Wallisdown, Poole.
Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on Pakistan Independence Day, 14 August 2017
seen at 11:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson:

On behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, I wish the people of Pakistan the very best on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of independence...

News story: Ofsted websites maintenance work: Saturday and Sunday 19 and 20 August
seen at 11:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Ofsted will be doing maintenance work on its websites on 19 and 20 August 2017.

There will be times when the sites will be unavailable or slow to use.

Over this weekend please do not log in to...

News story: Innovate 2017: tickets available to UK’s biggest innovation event
seen at 11:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Early bird tickets are now on sale for Innovate 2017.

Innovate UK’s flagship event returns from 8 to 9 November 2017, taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham. By...

Press release: Foreign Secretary congratulates Pakistan on 70th anniversary of Independence
seen at 11:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

In his message to Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

On behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, I wish the people of Pakistan the very best on the occasion ...

News story: Application enquiry updates for Business e-services customers
seen at 11:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Today we have improved the Application Enquiry service.

Used by thousands of Business e-services customers, Application Enquiry is a free, user-friendly way for customers to track the progress ...

Research and analysis: Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ECO Brokerage results 8 August 2017 published

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

Guidance: Cargo and mail metal detection systems for aviation security
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved cargo and mail metal detection (CMMD) systems for use in aviation security.

Cargo and mail metal detection (CMMD) equipment approved by the Department for Transport.

CMMD...

Guidance: Explosive detection systems for aviation security
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved explosive detection systems to screen hold baggage and cargo.

Explosive detection systems (EDS) approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.

Explosive...

Guidance: Explosive trace detection systems for aviation security
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved explosive trace detection systems for use in aviation security.

Explosive trace detection (ETD) systems approved for use in aviation security by the Department for Transport.

Guidance: Security scanners for aviation security
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved security scanners for screening people at airports.

Security scanners approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.

Security scanners are used to screen...

Guidance: Liquid explosive detection systems for aviation security
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved liquid explosive detection systems for use in aviation security.

Liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS) detect explosive material that is in liquid form. This document lists...

Transparency data: Ofsted spending over £25,000: 2017
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added &pound;25,000 spend for June and July 2017.

Published as part of the government’s drive to make public spending more transparent.

Statistical data set: Driving test failure reasons data
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated table 'DVSA1207 - Top 10 reasons for failing the practical driving test, 2006 to 2016' with data to March 2017.

About this data set

This data set comes from data held by the Driver and...

Research and analysis: Legionnaires' disease monthly surveillance reports: 2017
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added legionella report for July 2017.

This publication provides the 2017 reports.

Legionnaires’ disease monthly surveillance reports for 2016 are also available.

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Wholesale fruit and vegetable price data published for week ending 11 August 2017, replacing the previous weekly datasets.

Weekly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home...

Research and analysis: Renewable energy planning database monthly extract
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July 2017 Renewables Energy Planning Database extract published

The Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD) is updated and published every month.

It provides BEIS with robust data that...

Guidance: Supervising Engineer Panel engineers: contact details
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The contact details for Supervising Engineer Panel has been updated.

As a reservoir owner or operator you are required to appoint a panel engineer for large raised reservoirs, including those ...

Guidance: Directions issued to the Co-operative Bank
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

The Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017 (the Order) followed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) market investigation into retail banking. It requires, from 2 August 2017, ...

Guidance: Marine planning: first outputs for north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan areas
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Text changed

You can download each plan by clicking the the right button then > select save link as.

What do you think of the proposed digital format? Tell us what you think by emailing...
FOI release: Freedom of Information release June 2017
seen at 10:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information release June 2017

Construction firm fined over safety failings
seen at 10:31, 14 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A construction firm was fined after failing to safeguard the public from entering a construction site, and not providing adequate welfare facilities for workers.
News story: Come and work at DVLA
seen at 10:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

As an executive agency of the Department for Transport, DVLA’s role is to ensure that the right drivers and vehicles are taxed and on UK roads as safely and simply as possible. By joining DVLA you can help make...

News story: Join Healthcare UK at NHS Innovation and Care Expo 17
seen at 10:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Hosted in Manchester by NHS England, the NHS Innovation and Care Expo attracts more than 5,000 visitors from across industry, local government and the voluntary sector. The event showcases the best of the NHS...

News story: Dangerous occurrence at Abergavenny station
seen at 10:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

At around 18:05 hrs on 28 July 2017, as a northbound train entered Abergavenny station, a cable hanging from the station footbridge became caught on the roof of the train. The cable had an outside diameter of...

Press release: Interactive 'Forever Project' comes to the V&A
seen at 10:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Visitors to the V&A display on the UK’s new Holocaust Memorial can experience some of the latest technology being used to preserve the stories of British Holocaust Survivors, from today until 18 August.

Open consultation: Updating consumer protection in the package travel sector
seen at 09:35, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

The 1992 Package Travel Regulations provide protection to consumers who buy package holidays. While these Regulations have effectively protected consumers in the market for many years, the sector has changed...

Research and analysis: Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
seen at 09:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ECO Brokerage results 8 August 2017 published

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

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 09:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: formal notice added for Mrs Judith Heath

Details of a forthcoming hearing will appear here 5 working days before it is due to take place.

Members of the press and the public are able to...

Guidance: Cargo and mail metal detection systems for aviation security
seen at 09:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved cargo and mail metal detection (CMMD) systems for use in aviation security.

Cargo and mail metal detection (CMMD) equipment approved by the Department for Transport.

CMMD...

Guidance: Explosive detection systems for aviation security
seen at 09:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved explosive detection systems to screen hold baggage and cargo.

Explosive detection systems (EDS) approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.

Explosive...

Guidance: Explosive trace detection systems for aviation security
seen at 09:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved explosive trace detection systems for use in aviation security.

Explosive trace detection (ETD) systems approved for use in aviation security by the Department for Transport.

Guidance: Security scanners for aviation security
seen at 09:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved security scanners for screening people at airports.

Security scanners approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.

Security scanners are used to screen...

Guidance: Liquid explosive detection systems for aviation security
seen at 09:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved liquid explosive detection systems for use in aviation security.

Liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS) detect explosive material that is in liquid form. This document lists...

Transparency data: Ofsted spending over £25,000: 2017
seen at 09:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added &pound;25,000 spend for June and July 2017.

Published as part of the government’s drive to make public spending more transparent.

Statistical data set: Driving test failure reasons data
seen at 09:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated table 'DVSA1207 - Top 10 reasons for failing the practical driving test, 2006 to 2016' with data to March 2017.

About this data set

This data set comes from data held by the Driver and...

Research and analysis: Legionnaires' disease monthly surveillance reports: 2017
seen at 09:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added legionella report for July 2017.

This publication provides the 2017 reports.

Legionnaires’ disease monthly surveillance reports for 2016 are also available.

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 09:34, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Wholesale fruit and vegetable price data published for week ending 11 August 2017, replacing the previous weekly datasets.

Weekly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home...

Press release: Call for Applications: Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge and Darwin Initiative
seen at 09:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The British Embassy Manila is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for funding as part of the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund and Darwin Initiative run by the UK’s Department of...

Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on Pakistan Independence Day, 14 August 2017
seen at 09:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

On behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, I wish the people of Pakistan the very best on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of independence. Muhammad Jinnah’s founding vision of...

Open consultation: Updating consumer protection in the package travel sector
seen at 02:33, 14 August in Search (Our copy).

The 1992 Package Travel Regulations provide protection to consumers who buy package holidays. While these Regulations have effectively protected consumers in the market for many years, the sector has changed...

OFFA welcomes Teach First “Beyond access” report
seen at 02:33, 14 August in OFFA (Our copy).

Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education has today welcomed Teach First’s report Beyond access: getting to university and succeeding there, commenting:

“Teach First is quite...

Press release: Government launches proposals to better protect holidaymakers
seen at 02:30, 14 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Enhanced regulations will better protect an extra 10 million UK package holidays booked online, under proposals outlined today (14 August 2017) by Consumer Minister Margot James.

The Consultation on...