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17 August 2017

Speech: "The UK has consistently welcomed the creation of a G5 Sahel joint force"
seen at 22:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President, I want to begin by offering my condolences to all of those affected by the attacks in Burkina Faso and Mali in recent days. The UK condemns in the strongest possible terms the violent actions of...

Press release: Barcelona attack: PM statement
seen at 22:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister Theresa May said:

I am sickened by the senseless loss of life in Barcelona today. The Foreign Office is working to establish if any British nationals were involved in this appalling incident...

Guidance: MIN 522: Y4 and Y3 Auxiliary Equipment Changes
seen at 20:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all Ship owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This MIN details the changes in the requirements to obtain Y4 and Y3 Certificate of Competency currently...

Promotional material: Modern slavery is closer than you think
seen at 20:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Modern slavery: a briefing', 'What is modern slavery?' and 'Modern slavery is closer than you think: infographic' documents.

Modern slavery is closer than you think: a short film

...

Transparency data: Grenfell Tower fire: charitable funds raised and distributed
seen at 20:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update – 17 August 2017

Information about the funds that have been raised, and how they have been distributed. This information will be updated on a weekly basis.

News story: Grenfell Tower fire response: what charitable grants are available
seen at 20:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update – 17 August 2017

A considerable amount of funds have been donated to help people that have been affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. Information can be found here about the Grenfell...

Decision: John Cabot Academy
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3279

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: South Gloucestershire...

Form: Apply to register temporary use of land to keep livestock
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form

If you intend to use land in England temporarily to keep livestock, you should apply for a Temporary Land Association (TLA) or a Temporary County Parish Holding (tCPH) number.

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Research and analysis: Non-statutory zoonoses: disease surveillance reports, 2017
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published April to June 2017 report

Previous reports 2014 onwards, see the APHA disease surveillance reports collection Before 2014, see the archived AHVLA web pages
Guidance: Albania – Consular Fees
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New consular fees. July 2017

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Simplified Bidder Pack - Split Terms
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

We are developing our simplified bid pack for bidders. This is replacing the existing ‘Invitation To Tender’ pack which has been used for several years.

We are also developing simplified terms. In its...

Consultation outcome: Fingermark development and image capture: codes of practice
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Outcome published.

This appendix to the Forensic Science Regulator’s codes of practice and conduct establishes the specific requirements for fingermark development/enhancement. It will help laboratories...

Notice: NG13 9PE, E & S Mayman Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: E & S Mayman...
Notice: IP21 4RX, Free Range Chicken Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Free Range Chicken...
Policy paper: Planning context reports for HS2 Phase One
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Report added for Lichfield and Stratford updated

The planning context reports provide an overview of HS2 works that will take place within the local authority, including a programme for making ...

Guidance: HS2 supplier guide
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supplier guide updated

Supplier Guide

The High Speed Two (HS2) supplier guide highlights what is important to HS2 Ltd and what will be required from our supply chain. The guide will evolve over...

Promotional material: HS2 Phase 2b information events 2017
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

At the events, you will be able to find out how the design for the route will be developed and the environmental impacts assessed.

We’ll also explain the consultations we launched in July 2017:

...
Form: Application form for Certificate of Custom/Law for PACS (civil partnership) - France
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated August 2017

Application form for Certificate of Custom/Law for PACS.

Guidance: National Contingency Plan (NCP)
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the latest version of the NCP document - 17/08/2017.

Following comments received during the second consultation, the final draft of the ‘The National Contingency Plan - A Strategic...

Form: Application for a Certificate of Custom/Law for marriage in France
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended August 2017

Application for a Certificate of Custom/Law for marriage.

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Rainfall and river flow: 9 to 15 August report.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies to report on the:

amount of rain ...
Guidance: No 1 AIDU products and services catalogue
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated No 1 AIDU products and services catalogue 2017/18.

No 1 Aeronautical Information Documents Unit catalogue of products and services including:

text based documents charts...
Guidance: Search for businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update of additional businesses that have signed the armed forces covenant.

Find out which businesses have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and what they are pledging to do to support defence and...

Guidance: MIN 522: Y4 and Y3 Auxiliary Equipment Changes
seen at 18:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all Ship owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This MIN details the changes in the requirements to obtain Y4 and Y3 Certificate of Competency currently...

Promotional material: Modern slavery is closer than you think
seen at 18:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Modern slavery: a briefing', 'What is modern slavery?' and 'Modern slavery is closer than you think: infographic' documents.

Modern slavery is closer than you think: a short film

...

Transparency data: Grenfell Tower fire: charitable funds raised and distributed
seen at 18:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update – 17 August 2017

Information about the funds that have been raised, and how they have been distributed. This information will be updated on a weekly basis.

Corporate report: Office of the Public Guardian annual report and accounts: 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh language version

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement on 19 July 2017.

An English Heritage Blue Plaque for Highgrove Estate
seen at 18:31, 17 August in (Our copy).
A Blue Plaque for Highgrove
News story: Civil news: HPCDS market engagement
seen at 18:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

On 16 August LAA announced that the procurement process for new civil legal aid contracts from 2018 will begin from mid-September 2017.

To inform the procurement approach for new Housing Possession Court...

News story: Rules around removal of lost fishing gear clarified
seen at 18:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The MMO is reviewing the marine licensing process to ensure that it is as efficient as possible, offers value for money and proportionately manages risks to the marine environment.

As part of this it ...

Speech: Minister for Europe remarks to media in Ankara, Turkey
seen at 18:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Europe press conference Turkey

Well Minister Omer, if I may, My good friend Omer Celik.

Thank you very much indeed for your warm welcome and I’m delighted to be back here, ...

Speech: "We owe it to Zaida, Michael and the rest of the group of experts to continue to use their reporting in our decisions."
seen at 18:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President. Today we discuss the group of experts work on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Tragically this report comes after the murder of two UN human rights experts, Michael Sharp and Zaida...

News story: Grenfell Tower fire response: what charitable grants are available
seen at 18:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update – 17 August 2017

A considerable amount of funds have been donated to help people that have been affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. Information can be found here about the Grenfell...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with M)
seen at 16:39, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Medway Norse armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 16:39, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report for week 33, 2017.

These reports summarise UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses from October 2013 onwards.

Reports from spring...

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2017
seen at 16:39, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 32, 2017.

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

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Research and analysis: Remote health advice: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 16:39, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 32, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 16:39, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 32, 2017.

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

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 16:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 32, 2017.

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

Official Statistics: Mortality: weekly all-cause mortality surveillance
seen at 16:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 33, 2017.

Public Health England’s (PHE’s) weekly all-cause mortality surveillance helps to detect and report significant weekly excess mortality (deaths) above normal seasonal...

Research and analysis: GP in hours: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 16:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 32, 2017.

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 16:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Norman Rourke Pryme, Public Health Wales, Peace of Mind Response Ltd and Pest Go Limited armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed ...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 16:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Skills Direct Ltd and Swan Hospitality Limited armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with T)
seen at 16:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of The Knowsley Estate and The Meee Programme armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge...

Decision: FE Commissioner intervention reports: June 2014 to May 2016
seen at 16:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed Warrington Collegiate and Stanmore College assessment summaries and ministers' letters to add them to 'end of FE Commissioner intervention' pages.

Summary assessment reports of further ...

Corporate report: Sellafield Ltd Information Management Manual
seen at 16:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Sellafield Ltd requires an Information Management vision that better fits within the Standard Nuclear Performance Model (SNPM) and an approach to managing information assets that is similar to managing any business...

Decision: John Cabot Academy
seen at 16:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3279

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: South Gloucestershire...

Form: Apply to register temporary use of land to keep livestock
seen at 16:36, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form

If you intend to use land in England temporarily to keep livestock, you should apply for a Temporary Land Association (TLA) or a Temporary County Parish Holding (tCPH) number.

<...
Research and analysis: Non-statutory zoonoses: disease surveillance reports, 2017
seen at 16:36, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published April to June 2017 report

Previous reports 2014 onwards, see the APHA disease surveillance reports collection Before 2014, see the archived AHVLA web pages
Guidance: Albania – Consular Fees
seen at 16:36, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New consular fees. July 2017

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Simplified Bidder Pack - Split Terms
seen at 16:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

We are developing our simplified bid pack for bidders. This is replacing the existing ‘Invitation To Tender’ pack which has been used for several years.

We are also developing simplified terms. In its...

Consultation outcome: Fingermark development and image capture: codes of practice
seen at 16:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Outcome published.

This appendix to the Forensic Science Regulator’s codes of practice and conduct establishes the specific requirements for fingermark development/enhancement. It will help laboratories...

Official Statistics: Charity register statistics
seen at 16:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest statistics update

The figures are based on the annual gross income reported by charities in their annual returns. Annual gross income differs from the total incoming resources reported in...

Notice: NG13 9PE, E & S Mayman Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: E & S Mayman...
Guidance: How to become a Crown Commercial Service supplier
seen at 16:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: simplified bidder pack note added.

This introduction to the Crown Commercial Service is for potential suppliers of goods and services to the public sector. It includes guidance on how to find and...

Notice: IP21 4RX, Free Range Chicken Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Free Range Chicken...
Notice: LE3 9QP, Alliance Medical Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for Radioactive Substances Activity. The arrangements are explained in its Public Participation Statement

These notices explain...

Notice: TS4 3BW, Alliance Medical Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for Radioactive Substances Activity. The arrangements are explained in its Public Participation Statement

These notices explain...

Notice: LE12 9TE, Pharmaron UK Limited environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for Radioactive Substances Activity. The arrangements are explained in its Public Participation Statement

These notices explain...

Policy paper: Planning context reports for HS2 Phase One
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Report added for Lichfield and Stratford updated

The planning context reports provide an overview of HS2 works that will take place within the local authority, including a programme for making ...

Guidance: HS2 supplier guide
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supplier guide updated

Supplier Guide

The High Speed Two (HS2) supplier guide highlights what is important to HS2 Ltd and what will be required from our supply chain. The guide will evolve over...

Guidance: You’ve got the power: a quick and simple guide to community rights
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guide.

This guide provides a simple step-by-step overview of the rights which have been introduced to give people more power over what happens in their neighbourhood.

It also points...

Promotional material: HS2 Phase 2b information events 2017
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

At the events, you will be able to find out how the design for the route will be developed and the environmental impacts assessed.

We’ll also explain the consultations we launched in July 2017:

...
Form: Application form for Certificate of Custom/Law for PACS (civil partnership) - France
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated August 2017

Application form for Certificate of Custom/Law for PACS.

Guidance: National Contingency Plan (NCP)
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the latest version of the NCP document - 17/08/2017.

Following comments received during the second consultation, the final draft of the ‘The National Contingency Plan - A Strategic...

Form: Application for a Certificate of Custom/Law for marriage in France
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended August 2017

Application for a Certificate of Custom/Law for marriage.

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS and A levels for teaching from 2017
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to A level media studies.

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

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Rainfall and river flow: 9 to 15 August report.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies to report on the:

amount of rain ...
Guidance: No 1 AIDU products and services catalogue
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated No 1 AIDU products and services catalogue 2017/18.

No 1 Aeronautical Information Documents Unit catalogue of products and services including:

text based documents charts...
Guidance: Search for businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update of additional businesses that have signed the armed forces covenant.

Find out which businesses have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and what they are pledging to do to support defence and...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 16:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Registration for HPCDS market engagement opens

Latest updates 17 August 2017 – Registration for HPCDS market engagement opens

Organisations interested in tendering for a Housing Possession Court...

The Duke of Rothesay and Earl of Strathearn attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
seen at 16:31, 17 August in (Our copy).
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Response to Compliance Review: the quality of Labour Force Survey estimates
seen at 16:30, 17 August in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

 Response to Ed Humpherson from David Freeman.

 

Related links:

Compliance Review: The quality of Labour Force Survey estimates produced by the Office for National Statistics

Company director jailed for fraud after bogus pension scheme
seen at 16:30, 17 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A company director who spent his clients' pension investments on his own lavish lifestyle has been sentenced to six years in prison today (17 August).
News story: MHRA successfully reclassifies Dovonex Psoriasis Ointment
seen at 16:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Following a successful public consultation, Dovonex Psoriasis Ointment will be available through pharmacies without a prescription.

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) advised in favour of the product...

Press release: Improved flood warning service now covers more properties
seen at 16:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has improved its flood warning systems across West Yorkshire.

The updated service uses new modelling data, which gives more accurate alerts, helping communities to be better prepared...

News story: More Application Enquiry updates for Business e-services customers
seen at 16:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Used by thousands of Business e-services customers, Application Enquiry is a free, user-friendly way for customers to track the progress and status of any application. It is accessed via the HM Land Registry...

Guidance: Bereavement Information for Hong Kong
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government nor any official of the consulate take...

Notice: Call for Nominations: Space Environments Working Group (Aug 2017)
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

The SEWG provides advice and support to the Agency on matters related to space environments, microgravity and human spaceflight programmes. In practice, this consists principally of UK involvement in ESA’s SciSpacE...

Guidance: Bereavement Information for Macao
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government nor any official of the consulate take...

Research and analysis: Assessment of Salmon Stocks and Fisheries in England and Wales in 2016
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

These reports present a preliminary assessment for the latest year to assist ICES in providing scientific advice to NASCO and to provide early feedback to fishery managers and anglers.

Guidance: Defence Standards (Def Stan) 970 amendments
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Def Stan 00-970 NPA 2016-003 part 11 (engines) draft issue 7 for comment. Comments close 31 October 2017.

Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) the NPAs relate to changes against Def Stan 970 ...
Research and analysis: MHRA: business impact target
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MHRA NQRP Year 2 summary

The business impact target (BIT) is a cross-government target for the reduction of regulation on business.

Under the BIT, MHRA assesses the financial impacts...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD sponsored current / planned air exercise list week commencing 21 August 2017.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary and...

Guidance: Castlemartin firing notice
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Castlemartin firing times 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 ...

Consultation outcome: North Sea multi-annual plan for demersal stocks and nephrops
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added.

We want to know what you think about the EC’s proposals for a multi-species management plan for demersal fish stocks and nephrops in the North Sea.

Demersal...

Policy paper: Snitterfield: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update on construction completion.

The Environment Agency, Warwickshire County Council, Stratford-upon-Avon District Council and Snitterfield Parish Council worked in partnership to improve the...

Guidance: 2018 Government Social Research Service Fast Stream Scheme
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: scheme dates added

Scheme Opens: 14th September 2017

Scheme Closes: 25th October 2017

What qualifications do I need?

GSR members come from a range of social science backgrounds...

Guidance: Botswana: Consular fees
seen at 14:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees updated

A full list of consular fees in Botswana.

Guidance: Botswana – Prisoner Pack
seen at 14:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated prisoner's pack

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.

Guidance: Botswana – List of Lawyers
seen at 14:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated List of Lawyers

The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice.

Consultation outcome: Proposal to make Dovonex Psoriasis Ointment available from Pharmacies
seen at 14:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Reclassification has been approved by MHRA.

We want to know what you think Dovonex Psoriasis 50 microgram/g Ointment is used to treat mild to moderate plaque psoriasis which has been previously...
Statutory guidance: Schedule 4: UK nationally approved electricity meters
seen at 14:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the latest version of Schedule 4.

UK nationally approved electricity meters are approved under the Electricity Act 1989 and the pattern or construction of the meter type...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: thermal insulation operative
seen at 14:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated standard attached

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available <...
Official Statistics: List of upcoming ad hoc statistical releases
seen at 14:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Announced publication on 24 August 2017 of an ad hoc statistical release 'Analysis of migrants’ access to income-related benefits'.

This document provides details of upcoming DWP ad hoc statistical...

Correspondence: ESFA e-bulletin: 17 August 2017 (issue 183)
seen at 14:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).
Items for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and other post-16 providers

Information: ESFA business plan 2017 to 2018

Research and analysis: Assessment of Salmon Stocks and Fisheries in England and Wales: Background Report 2016
seen at 14:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Annual reports on the status of salmon stocks and fisheries in England and Wales have been produced since 1997. From 2014, generic background information has been published in this separate shorter annual assessment...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 14:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Billington Holdings plc armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with E)
seen at 14:36, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Ex-Forces Recruitment Global Ltd armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with F)
seen at 14:36, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Fairway Support Services and Falcon Business Centre and Frontier Risks armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with G)
seen at 14:36, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Garden City Medical Centre and GSTS armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with K)
seen at 14:36, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Kent County Cricket Club armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Transparency data: Crown Representatives and strategic suppliers
seen at 14:36, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new list added

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with M)
seen at 14:35, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Medway Norse armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 14:35, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report for week 33, 2017.

These reports summarise UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses from October 2013 onwards.

Reports from spring...

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2017
seen at 14:35, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 32, 2017.

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

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Research and analysis: Remote health advice: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:35, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 32, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:34, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 32, 2017.

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

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:34, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 32, 2017.

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

Official Statistics: Mortality: weekly all-cause mortality surveillance
seen at 14:34, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 33, 2017.

Public Health England’s (PHE’s) weekly all-cause mortality surveillance helps to detect and report significant weekly excess mortality (deaths) above normal seasonal...

Research and analysis: GP in hours: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:34, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 32, 2017.

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 14:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Norman Rourke Pryme, Public Health Wales, Peace of Mind Response Ltd and Pest Go Limited armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed ...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 14:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Skills Direct Ltd and Swan Hospitality Limited armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with T)
seen at 14:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of The Knowsley Estate and The Meee Programme armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 14:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Vida Comida and Voyage Care armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Decision: FE Commissioner intervention reports: June 2014 to May 2016
seen at 14:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed Warrington Collegiate and Stanmore College assessment summaries and ministers' letters to add them to 'end of FE Commissioner intervention' pages.

Summary assessment reports of further ...

Corporate report: Sellafield Ltd Information Management Manual
seen at 14:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Sellafield Ltd requires an Information Management vision that better fits within the Standard Nuclear Performance Model (SNPM) and an approach to managing information assets that is similar to managing any business...

A-level results: welcome rise in university entrants from disadvantaged backgrounds
seen at 14:31, 17 August in OFFA (Our copy).

Commenting on the publication of A-level results today, Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education, said:

“Congratulations to everyone receiving their exam results today. I am delighted...

London man jailed for 12 months for carrying bleach in fizzy drink bottle
seen at 14:30, 17 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A man caught with bleach in a Lucozade bottle has been convicted of having an offensive weapon in a public place.
Teenager guilty of schoolboy killing in row over girl
seen at 14:30, 17 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A 17-year-old boy has today (17 August) been found guilty of the manslaughter of a schoolboy in a row over a girl.
Press release: Contract award – Operations Site Works
seen at 14:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The four-year Operations Site Works framework has a value up to &pound;160m and will provide engineering support services to Sellafield’s reprocessing plants and associated facilities.

You will find...

News story: A level results day 2017
seen at 14:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

School Standards Minister, Nick Gibb, said:

Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today, which are the culmination of 2 years of dedication and hard work. We want everyone, regardless...

Press release: £7 million flood resilience boost for A66 Cumbrian tourist route
seen at 14:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

In a boost for commercial drivers, tourists, commuters and other local drivers, Highways England has delivered a series of major engineering improvements, including raising carriageways, near and alongside the...

News story: MHRA successfully reclassifies Dovonex Psoriasis Ointment
seen at 14:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Following a successful public consultation, Dovonex Psoriasis Ointment tablets will be available through pharmacies without a prescription.

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) advised in favour of...

Press release: Dovonex Psoriasis Ointment to be available to buy from pharmacies
seen at 14:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Today the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced the approval of Dovonex Psoriasis 50microgram/g Ointment which will be available through pharmacies without prescription.

Speech: British High Commissioner welcomes Kenya's National Super Alliance’s decision to take election challenge to the Supreme Court
seen at 14:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Reporter: What is your view on Raila Odinga’s decision to go to the supreme court?

British High Commissioner: We in the international community have never had a candidate or a preference in this election, we...

Press release: Worcestershire man sentenced for waste offences
seen at 14:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Yesterday (16 August 2017), Mark Smyth, aged 40, from Pershore, Worcestershire was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, with 200 hours unpaid work following a prosecution brought by the...

Guidance: Temporary relaxation of the EU drivers’ hours rules: transport of pigs from Scotland to abattoirs in England
seen at 11:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

In urgent cases, drivers’ hours rules can be temporarily relaxed - usually in response to a specific incident and limited to specific transport operations.

This guidance explains a temporary relaxation...

Transparency data: DfT: spending over £25,000, May 2017
seen at 11:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

DfT publishes details of all departmental spending over &pound;500 on a monthly basis.

Further information

This data is also available from data.gov.uk.

Guidance: Angola - Prisoner pack
seen at 11:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned in Angola.

Corporate report: Libraries Taskforce: research programme
seen at 11:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Libraries Taskforce: future research priorities added

Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Public Libraries in England talks about ensuring library service design and delivery is informed by ...

Transparency data: Goodwin Sands Aggregate Dredging Scheme
seen at 11:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Text updated

On 19 May 2016 Dover Harbour Board submitted an application to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) for a marine licence to dredge aggregate from Goodwin Sands.

The project...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 11:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list.

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 11:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list.

This document lists institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under Tier 4. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship...

Guidance: SMI B 41: Investigation of urine
seen at 11:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version B 41i8.4.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 15 August 2016.

Read the associated review of users’ comments.

Guidance: Dialysis water scheme: recent reports
seen at 11:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added dialysis water scheme: distribution DW13 report.

The examination covered is total viable count (TVC) at 17°C to 23°C for 7 days.

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 11:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

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

The management of these...

Guidance: Hospital tap water scheme: recent reports
seen at 11:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added hospital tap water scheme: HTW10 report.

The examination covered will be Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the distribution will consist of 2 samples.

For more information, please email <...

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 11:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 17 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...

Guidance: Prison Officer Recruitment - Guidance documents
seen at 11:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

For the Prison Officer Recruitment campaign, candidates who have passed their online tests and are invited to RAD to help them better prepare for their assessment.Attached are three documents that should be read...

Guidance: Bereavement Information for Hong Kong
seen at 11:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government nor any official of the consulate take...

Notice: Call for Nominations: Space Environments Working Group (Aug 2017)
seen at 11:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

The SEWG provides advice and support to the Agency on matters related to space environments, microgravity and human spaceflight programmes. In practice, this consists principally of UK involvement in ESA’s SciSpacE...

Guidance: Bereavement Information for Macao
seen at 11:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government nor any official of the consulate take...

Research and analysis: Assessment of Salmon Stocks and Fisheries in England and Wales in 2016
seen at 11:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

These reports present a preliminary assessment for the latest year to assist ICES in providing scientific advice to NASCO and to provide early feedback to fishery managers and anglers.

Guidance: Defence Standards (Def Stan) 970 amendments
seen at 11:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Def Stan 00-970 NPA 2016-003 part 11 (engines) draft issue 7 for comment. Comments close 31 October 2017.

Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) the NPAs relate to changes against Def Stan 970 ...
Statistics on Regional Gross Value Added: Phase 1
seen at 11:30, 17 August in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

R-GVA statistics are an essential part of what makes up the economic intelligence of the nations and regions of the UK, informing areas such as the development of economic policy and debates and what causes the...

Statistics on Regional Gross Value Added: Phase 1
seen at 11:30, 17 August in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation to Jonathan Athow, Director General for Economic Statistics.

Related links:

Statistics on Regional Gross Value Added: Phase 1

News story: Technical difficulties with our phone lines
seen at 11:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines.

If you need to contact us please use our contact form.

We are working on resolving the problem. Apologies for ...

News story: A level results day 2017
seen at 11:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

School Standards Minister, Nick Gibb, said:

Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today, which are the culmination of two years of dedication and hard work. We want everyone, regardless...

Press release: Record numbers of new prison officer recruits
seen at 11:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Prison officer recruitment numbers are at their highest since records began Government on track to hit target of 2,500 new officers by 2018 as part of commitment to improve safety across the prison estate ...
Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £500: 2017
seen at 10:34, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: June data added.

Information on Department of Health transactions over &pound;500 made using the electronic procurement card (EPC).

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £25,000: 2017
seen at 10:34, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: June data added.

Details of Department of Health expenditure over &pound;25,000 (invoices, grant payments, expenses and other such payments, excluding pay bill expenditure).

Transparency data: DWP websites: reporting on progress 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:34, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Government departments publish annual progress reports on their open websites including data on usage, accessibility and satisfaction ratings.

National Statistics: Household Energy Efficiency National Statistics, headline release August 2017
seen at 10:34, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

This release includes measures installed under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and the Green Deal schemes. It also includes further analysis and geographical breakdowns of ECO measures, ECO delivery costs...

Guidance: English Housing Survey 2015 to 2016: technical report
seen at 10:34, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

This report describes the key design and survey processes of the English Housing Survey, including: the sample design, scope of the interview and physical surveys, and data collection, processing and weighting...

Consultation outcome: Updated CVI form and explanatory notes
seen at 10:34, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added consultation response.

The CVI and the ‘Explanatory notes for consultant ophthalmologists and hospital eye clinic staff in England’ (ENs) have been revised with a group of stakeholders led...

Guidance: Registering vision impairment as a disability
seen at 10:34, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated CVI form and explanatory notes. Added easy read letter, plain text version of the CVI form and large font version of the CVI form.

The explanatory notes for ophthalmologists and hospital...

Official Statistics: Location of UK regular service and civilian personnel quarterly statistics: 2017
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added quarterly location statistics: 1 July 2017.

Figures on the national and international locations of all UK regular armed forces personnel and Ministry of Defence (MOD) civilian personnel.

Official Statistics: Location of armed forces pension and compensation recipients: 2017
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on the number of people in receipt of an occupational pension under the Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS), the number in receipt of ongoing pensions under the War Pensions Scheme (WPS) and the number...

Official Statistics: RHI deployment data: July 2017
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Monthly statistics for the RHI programme present the number of applications and accredited installations on the non-domestic and domestic schemes so far.

National Statistics: Farming statistics - provisional arable crop areas as at 1 June 2017, England
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

This publication gives provisional arable crop area results from the June Survey of Agriculture and Horticulture run by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in June 2017.

National Statistics: Agricultural statistics and climate change
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 8th edition of the Agricultural statistics and climate change report and associated summary report,

This annual publication brings together existing statistics on English agriculture...

National Statistics: Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with July 2017 statistical notice and dataset.

This monthly publication gives UK statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase weights and meat production. Additional...

National Statistics: Historical statistics notices on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in the UK, 2017
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with June 2017 statistical notice.

This publication gives previously published copies of the National Statistics publications on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in 2017...

Statistical data set: Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture indicators
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated framework summary.

The indicator framework aims to assess progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions whilst research is undertaken to improve the UK agricultural GHG inventory.

National Statistics: Latest agricultural price indices
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with statistical notice and dataset for June 2017.

The Agricultural Price Index (API) is a monthly publication that measures the yearly price changes in agricultural outputs and inputs ...

National Statistics: Historical statistics notices on agricultural price indices, 2017
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added historical notice for May 2017.

The API is a measure of the monthly price changes in agricultural outputs and inputs for the UK. The output series reflects the price farmers receive for their...

Guidance: Temporary relaxation of the EU drivers’ hours rules: transport of pigs from Scotland to abattoirs in England
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

In urgent cases, drivers’ hours rules can be temporarily relaxed - usually in response to a specific incident and limited to specific transport operations.

This guidance explains a temporary relaxation...

Transparency data: DfT: spending over £25,000, May 2017
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

DfT publishes details of all departmental spending over &pound;500 on a monthly basis.

Further information

This data is also available from data.gov.uk.

Official Statistics: Statistics on NHS Stop Smoking Services in England - Apr 2016 to Mar 2017
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

This quarterly report presents provisional results from the monitoring of the NHS Stop Smoking Services in England during the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017. It includes information on the number of people...

Official Statistics: Provisional Accident and Emergency Quality Indicators for England - May 2017
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Publishing these data will help share information on the quality of care of A&E services to stimulate the discussion and debate between patients, clinicians, providers and commissioners, which is needed in...

Official Statistics: Provisional Monthly Hospital Episode Statistics for Admitted Patient Care, Outpatient and Accident and Emergency data - Apr-Jun 2017
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES) is a data warehouse containing records of all patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. It contains details of inpatient care, outpatient appointments and A&E attendance...

Guidance: Angola - Prisoner pack
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned in Angola.

Corporate report: Libraries Taskforce: research programme
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Libraries Taskforce: future research priorities added

Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Public Libraries in England talks about ensuring library service design and delivery is informed by ...

Transparency data: Goodwin Sands Aggregate Dredging Scheme
seen at 10:33, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Text updated

On 19 May 2016 Dover Harbour Board submitted an application to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) for a marine licence to dredge aggregate from Goodwin Sands.

The project...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 10:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list.

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 10:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list.

This document lists institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under Tier 4. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship...

Guidance: SMI B 41: Investigation of urine
seen at 10:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version B 41i8.4.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 15 August 2016.

Read the associated review of users’ comments.

Guidance: Dialysis water scheme: recent reports
seen at 10:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added dialysis water scheme: distribution DW13 report.

The examination covered is total viable count (TVC) at 17°C to 23°C for 7 days.

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 10:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

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

The management of these...

Guidance: Hospital tap water scheme: recent reports
seen at 10:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added hospital tap water scheme: HTW10 report.

The examination covered will be Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the distribution will consist of 2 samples.

For more information, please email <...

Guidance: National Measurement System
seen at 10:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added information on national measurement strategy for 2017 to 2020.

The National Measurement System (NMS) provides the UK with an infrastructure of laboratories that deliver world-class measurement...

National Statistics: Quarterly Child Protection Statistics for NI (April - June 2017)
seen at 10:32, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

This publication presents information on the number of children on the child protection register at the end of each quarter by age, gender, category of abuse, legal status and duration on the register. The number...

Welsh Footballer Banned for Two Years
seen at 10:31, 17 August in News (Our copy).
Carl Lamb banned from all sport
News story: Guide to AS and A level results for England, 2017
seen at 10:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).
 Key points Overall results are stable for reformed and unreformed A levels. It is important not to over-interpret relatively small changes in year-on-year results. Entries for reformed AS have dropped which...
Press release: Lord Lieutenant for West Lothian: Moira Niven
seen at 10:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Ms Moira Niven MBE as Lord-Lieutenant for West Lothian to succeed Mrs Isobel Brydie CVOMBE who retires on 20 September 2017.

Background information:

Ms Niven spent...

Press release: Lord Lieutenant for Caithness: Viscount Thurso
seen at 10:30, 17 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to appoint The Right Honourable John Archibald Sinclair, Viscount Thurso of Ulbster, PC as Lord-Lieutenant for Caithness to succeed Ms Anne Dunnett CVO who retired on 25 June 2017.

Guidance: Infographic: A level results 2017
seen at 09:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

On 17 August the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) published A level results for summer 2017. This infographic summarises those results.

National Statistics: Retail Sales in Great Britain: July 2017
seen at 09:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Criminal Justice System statistics quarterly: March 2017
seen at 09:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

The reports present key statistics on activity in the criminal justice system for England and Wales. It provides information for the latest 12 months (April 2016 to March 2017) with accompanying commentary, analysis...

Official Statistics: Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service workforce quarterly: June 2017
seen at 09:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

The quarterly Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Workforce Statistics Bulletin monitors changes to staffing figures and the structure of HMPPS staff population over time.

It is produced...

National Statistics: Delayed transfers of care: July 2017
seen at 09:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

The arrangements for transfer of patients to a more appropriate care setting, either between NHS hospitals or on discharge from NHS hospitals, will vary according to the needs of each patient, but can be complex...

Official Statistics: NHS referrals for first outpatient appointments: June 2017
seen at 09:38, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Therefore, referrals received at non-Welsh NHS providers (e.g. England) are not included.

Research and analysis: Variability in AS and A level results for schools, 2015 to 2017
seen at 09:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

The overall variation in AS and A level grades has remained small, with only very small changes in the overall percentages of students achieving A* or A grades. While this is the case for the whole country, it...

National Statistics: NHS diagnostic and therapy service waiting times: June 2017
seen at 09:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

There are operational standards for maximum waiting times for access to these services. The maximum wait for access to specified diagnostic tests is 8 weeks and for specified therapy services is 14 weeks. The...

National Statistics: Referral to treatment times: June 2017
seen at 09:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Referral to Treatment Time is the period of time from referral by a GP or other medical practitioner to hospital for treatment in the NHS in Wales. A referral to treatment pathway covers the time waited from ...

National Statistics: Ambulance services: July 2017
seen at 09:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Contains information on the emergency ambulance service in Wales: emergency responses to Category A (immediately life-threatening) calls by Unitary Authority, Local Health Board and ambulance region, and numbers...

Transparency data: DH senior officials business expenses 2016 to 2017
seen at 09:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for July to September 2016.

For SCS2 or equivalent senior officials and above, all travel, business expenses and hospitality received is recorded. Some data may have been redacted if...

Transparency data: Permanent secretaries' meetings with external organisations 2016
seen at 09:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for July to September 2016.

Information relating to meetings held between permanent secretaries and external organisations, newspaper and other media proprietors, editors and other ...

Official Statistics: Northern Ireland Air Passenger Flow Statistics up to March 2017
seen at 09:37, 17 August in Search (Our copy).

The statistics will include information on the passenger throughput of local airports as well as information on Northern Ireland residents using airports in the Republic of Ireland.