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30 September 2017

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 20:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update to strike statement

Summary

Wednesday 30 August – Tornados and Typhoons supported the Syrian Democratic Forces in Raqqa, striking five Daesh positions.

Friday 1 September – Typhoons...

Press release: Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2017
seen at 11:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added White Shots Reservoir, Essex and The Cunneries, Lancashire

KHV is a serious viral disease of fish, and is notifiable in the United Kingdom. It affects all varieties of common and ornamental...

National Statistics: Egg Packers Survey Northern Ireland 2017
seen at 10:33, 30 September in Search (Our copy).

The Egg Packers’survey provides information to estimate the size and performance of the egg processing sector in Northern Ireland as well as on the structure of the egg packing sector, on the population of laying...

Press release: Stop facilitating tax evasion or face criminal prosecution, HMRC tells corporations
seen at 10:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

It is already a crime to evade tax, or deliberately help another person to do so, but on behalf of the majority of taxpayers who pay what is due, the UK government is now taking an even firmer stance on corporate...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic
seen at 10:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Full name: Nicholas Stewart Archer MVO Married to: Erica Archer Children: Two

CURRICULUM VITAE

2014 – present ...
Press release: Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2017
seen at 10:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added White Shots Reservoir, Essex and The Cunneries, Lancashire

KHV is a serious viral disease of fish, and is notifiable in the United Kingdom. It affects all varieties of common and ornamental...

Press release: Stop facilitating tax evasion or face criminal prosecution, HMRC tells corporations
seen at 09:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

It is already a crime to evade tax, or deliberately help another person to do so, but on behalf of the majority of taxpayers who pay what is due, the UK government is now taking an even firmer stance on corporate...

Press release: Sentences for animal cruelty to increase tenfold to five years
seen at 09:30, 30 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Animal abusers who commit the most heinous crimes could face up to five years in prison under new plans set to be unveiled by Environment Secretary Michael Gove.

Currently the maximum sentence is six...

29 September 2017

Speech: "Trafficking is a development issue, it’s a human rights issue, and it’s a security issue. It needs a coherent UN response."
seen at 21:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President,

It’s clear that people trafficking is a scourge that unites the membership of the United Nations. No country is immune from this awful crime, and so it is right that every country...

Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MCA Approved Doctors in UK 1 October 2017

This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness certificate, and to find a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme post-market engagement event information published.

Latest updates 29 September 2017 – Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme (‘HPCDS’) post-market engagement event...
Open consultation: Call for evidence and briefing note: EEA-workers in the UK labour market
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MAC response to clarification questions on call for evidence on EEA and non-EEA migrant workers published.

In July 2017, the government commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to advise...

Guidance: Standard civil contract 2018
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2018 Standard Civil Contract Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme documents published.

The 2018 Standard Civil Contract consists of the:

Standard terms Specification (General Provisions...
Research and analysis: Pertussis immunisation in pregnancy: vaccine coverage estimates (England)
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 11(34) report.

Commentary on data showing the estimated uptake of vaccination for the temporary pertussis immunisation programme for pregnant woman.

Read the previous...

Research and analysis: Meningococcal B immunisation programme: vaccine coverage estimates
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 11(34) report and appendix.

Vaccine coverage data estimates and commentary relating to the national infant Meningococcal B (MenB) immunisation programme, introduced from 1 September...

Guidance: ILR data: check that it meets standards and quality requirements
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Extensive editorial changes to the page made on 29 September 2017.

Colleges, training organisations, local authorities and employers (further education providers) can use a number of reports and...

Research and analysis: Meningococcal disease: laboratory confirmed cases in England
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(34) report uploaded

These data provide details by age group, region and capsular groups.

Epidemiological year runs from 1 July to 30 June the following year.

Research and analysis: Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2017
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(34) report uploaded

Laboratory reports from the enhanced surveillance programme for Bordetella pertussis infection (whooping cough) in England, operated by Public Health England’s microbiology...

Research and analysis: Meningococcal ACWY immunisation programme: vaccine coverage estimates
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(34) report uploaded

Vaccine coverage data estimates and commentary relating to the national MenACWY vaccine, introduced in response to an increase in cases of invasive meningococcal...

Guidance: Ukraine: country policy and information notes
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk published.

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

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 11 (2017)
seen at 20:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(34) news uploaded

Health Protection Report (HPR) comprises routine reports on infections (microbiological and epidemiological data and associated commentary) together with a digest of news...

Corporate report: OME Stewardship report 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This report gives an overview of the work of the Office of Manpower Economics (OME) during the 2016 to 2017 financial year, including its management and resources. It also has information on the pay review bodies...

Correspondence: Lord Chancellor letter to the SSRB chair
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

A letter of 4 September 2017 from the Lord Chancellor to the Chair of the SSRB about the interaction between the Major Review of judicial pay and the 2018 to 2019 annual award.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the PRRB chair
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to the PRRB chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the 2018 to 2019 pay round.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the NHSPRB chair
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to the NHSPRB chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the 2018 to 2019 pay round.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the PSPRB chair
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to the PSPRB chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the 2018 to 2019 pay round.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the DDRB chair
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to the DDRB chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the 2018 to 2019 pay round.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the STRB chair
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury to the STRB Chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the forthcoming pay round.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the SSRB chair
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to the SSRB chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the 2018 to 2019 pay round.

Guidance: Financial sanctions, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice 29/09/2017, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) and updated UK and EU regulations information.

UN regulations

On 14 October 2006 the United...

Guidance: Apprenticeship funding and performance management rules 2017 to 2018
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published an addendum to the apprenticeship funding and performance management rules.

We want your views on apprenticeship funding policy and how it is working for you and your organisation...

Transparency data: FCO workforce management information: 2017
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August data added.

Details of the workforce management data for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information...

Transparency data: Foreign Office spend over £25,000 for 2017
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July and August data added.

The government is committed to publishing departmental spend over £25,000 as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

This is the...

Notice: NG7 2SD, Sims Group UK Limited environmental permit issued
seen at 18:36, 29 September 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: Sims Group UK...
Notice: PE19 5NX, National Grid Gas Plc: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit, decision document for:

Operator name: National Grid Gas...
Research and analysis: Non-compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage: September 2017
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary report uploaded.

Non-compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage - September 2017

This report contains the Low Pay Commission’s analysis of the scale and nature of non-compliance...

Guidance: Pre-movement and post-movement TB testing of cattle in Great Britain
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance due to changes in Wales from 1 October 2017

Pre-movement and post-movement TB testing is in place to help the reduce the spread of TB from the movement of cattle especially to ...

Guidance: Children in need census 2017 to 2018: reports specifications
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This document describes the reports available to local authorities completing a children in need census return in COLLECT, our centralised data collection and management system.

It specifies...

Guidance: Children in need census 2018 to 2019: reports specifications
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This document describes the reports available to local authorities completing a children in need census return in COLLECT, our centralised data collection and management system.

It specifies...

Guidance: Children in need census 2018 to 2019: guide
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This guide is for local authorities preparing their children in need census 2018 to 2019 return.

It includes information on:

submission deadlines validation checks year-on-year checks...
Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tb compensation price dataset.

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

Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based
seen at 18:36, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MCA Approved Doctors in UK 1 October 2017

This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness certificate, and to find a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 18:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme post-market engagement event information published.

Latest updates 29 September 2017 – Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme (‘HPCDS’) post-market engagement event...
Open consultation: Call for evidence and briefing note: EEA-workers in the UK labour market
seen at 18:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MAC response to clarification questions on call for evidence on EEA and non-EEA migrant workers published.

In July 2017, the government commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to advise...

Guidance: Standard civil contract 2018
seen at 18:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2018 Standard Civil Contract Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme documents published.

The 2018 Standard Civil Contract consists of the:

Standard terms Specification (General Provisions...
Transparency data: Homes and Communities Agency register of interests
seen at 18:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Liz Butler register of Interests added (29 September 2017).

The Homes and Communities Agency current register of interests.

See the Governance page for more information about the...

Research and analysis: Pertussis immunisation in pregnancy: vaccine coverage estimates (England)
seen at 18:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 11(34) report.

Commentary on data showing the estimated uptake of vaccination for the temporary pertussis immunisation programme for pregnant woman.

Read the previous...

Research and analysis: Meningococcal B immunisation programme: vaccine coverage estimates
seen at 18:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 11(34) report and appendix.

Vaccine coverage data estimates and commentary relating to the national infant Meningococcal B (MenB) immunisation programme, introduced from 1 September...

Guidance: ILR data: check that it meets standards and quality requirements
seen at 18:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Extensive editorial changes to the page made on 29 September 2017.

Colleges, training organisations, local authorities and employers (further education providers) can use a number of reports and...

Research and analysis: Meningococcal disease: laboratory confirmed cases in England
seen at 18:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(34) report uploaded

These data provide details by age group, region and capsular groups.

Epidemiological year runs from 1 July to 30 June the following year.

Research and analysis: Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2017
seen at 18:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(34) report uploaded

Laboratory reports from the enhanced surveillance programme for Bordetella pertussis infection (whooping cough) in England, operated by Public Health England’s microbiology...

Research and analysis: Meningococcal ACWY immunisation programme: vaccine coverage estimates
seen at 18:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(34) report uploaded

Vaccine coverage data estimates and commentary relating to the national MenACWY vaccine, introduced in response to an increase in cases of invasive meningococcal...

Guidance: Ukraine: country policy and information notes
seen at 18:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk published.

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

Speech: "Multilateral cooperation must continue to effectively counter terrorism and violent extremism."
seen at 18:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President and may I also thank all the briefers here this morning. And let me take this opportunity to welcome you, Under-Secretary-General Voronkov, to your new office, to wish you every success...

Press release: Minister hosts 'Call for Evidence' roundtable to improve accessibility of elections
seen at 18:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister called on the campaigners, who attended a roundtable hosted by the Minister, to share his Call for Evidence on how people with disabilities experience registering to vote and voting itself.

At...

News story: Alun Cairns joins Aston Martin to promote careers in STEM to St Athan pupils
seen at 18:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns joined engineering apprentices from Aston Martin to promote the value of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subject...

Press release: Appointment of Matthew Rycroft as Permanent Secretary at the Department for International Development
seen at 18:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Cabinet Secretary, with the agreement of the Prime Minister, has today announced that Matthew Rycroft, currently UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been appointed as the new Permanent ...

News story: BPS 2017 payments exchange rate set
seen at 18:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The euro exchange rate for calculating BPS 2017 payments has been set. The rate, an average of the European Central Bank exchange rates set in September, will be €1 = 0.89470.

BPS payments for England...

Press release: International Development Secretary calls for aid to reach Burma
seen at 18:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the UN Security Council’s meeting on Burma yesterday, International Development Secretary Priti Patel has continued her calls for humanitarian access into Burma to ensure that further lives are not ...

Speech: Lord Ahmad welcomes conclusions of the 36th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
seen at 18:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 36th Session today with important resolutions on Burundi, Yemen, Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the death penalty. This session also saw the adoption of...

Press release: Alistair Burt visits Bangladesh
seen at 18:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Minister Alistair Burt has led talks on the situation in Rakhine State with key individuals in Bangladesh to step up efforts to end violence against Rohingya and allow humanitarian access...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: railway engineering design technician (approved for delivery)
seen at 17:47, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated trailblazer contact

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: building services design technician (approved for delivery)
seen at 17:47, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated trailblazer contact details

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships...
Corporate report: UK Co-ordinating Body Business Plan, 2017 to 2018
seen at 17:47, 29 September in Search (Our copy).
This Business Plan outlines the strategic framework for the UK Co-ordinating Body, including high level objectives and performance indicators with associated targets.

The Business Plan gives details of the ...

Promotional material: Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: easy guide
seen at 17:47, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Healthcare professionals, family and carers can use this leaflet to explain abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening to people with learning disabilities.

The AAA screening: invitation leaflet ...

Notice: SO45 3NJ, T J Transport Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 17:47, 29 September 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...

Official Statistics: Individual Insolvencies by location, age and gender, England and Wales 2016
seen at 17:47, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: individual insolvencies by age band and local authority area, 2016 added

This statistical release provides breakdowns of individual insolvencies in England and Wales, at region, county, unitary...

Corporate report: UK Co-ordinating Body Annual Report: 2016 to 2017
seen at 17:47, 29 September in Search (Our copy).
UK Co-ordinating Body Annual Report 2016/17

This annual report outlines the UK Co-ordinating Body’s constitution, objectives and performance indicators, and its performance against business plan targets.

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Notice: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation One-Page Pitch
seen at 17:47, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Feedback time has been changed from 5 days to 10 days due to number of entries received.

Sometimes suppliers new to Defence and Security are unsure whether their ideas will be of interest to DASA...

Notice: Wallingford head of the river race 2017: river restriction notice
seen at 17:47, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Sunday 26 November 2017.

Transparency data: Cabinet Office workforce management data 2017 to 2018
seen at 17:47, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added in workforce stats for July and August

Cabinet Office publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

It also includes...

Notice: Wallingford long distance sculls race 2017: river restriction notice
seen at 17:47, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Saturday 30 September 2017.

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 17:47, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times 16 to 31 October 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...

Notice: Reading small boats head race 2017: river restriction notice
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Saturday 7 October 2017.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

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

Transparency data: Bovine TB: compensation value tables
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the October 2017 compensation table.

Compensation is paid according to published table values for any cattle compulsorily culled to control the spread of the following diseases:

...
Transparency data: DCLG spending data: August 2017
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000, and publish monthly data by the last day of each month. This department ...

Transparency data: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre expenditure: August 2017
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Spending over &pound;250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 17:46, 29 September 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: ESFA: Inform
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Inform September 2017 uploaded on 29 September 2017.

Sign up for Inform

Inform is published online at the end of each month. If you would like to be added to the mailing list and receive an alert...

Guidance: Compliance checks: Construction Industry Scheme - penalties for false registration - CC/FS41
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of ILR Learner Entry Tool Known 2017 to 2018 uploaded on 29 September 2017.

Funding Information System (FIS)

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

Decision: Park View Infant School
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: VAR729

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements - approved

School type: community

School phase: infant

Local authority: Hampshire county council...

Notice: Notice 236: Returned Goods Relief
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The waiver of the time limit for claiming Returned Goods Relief (RGR) under section 2.5 and the address for any comments or suggestions about this notice has been updated.

This notice cancels ...

Guidance: Chickenpox and shingles: infection control in prisons and other places of detention
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

This guidance is based on a review of the international published literature of chickenpox outbreaks in prisons as well as a review of individual cases and outbreaks reported through...

Form: Quarterly revenue outturn
seen at 17:46, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Quarterly revenue outturn guidance notes: quarter 2, 2017 to 2018.

Quarterly revenue outturn form to be completed by local authorities, along with accompanying guidance notes.

Guidance: Chickenpox and shingles: infection control in prisons and other places of detention
seen at 16:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

This guidance is based on a review of the international published literature of chickenpox outbreaks in prisons as well as a review of individual cases and outbreaks reported through...

Form: Quarterly revenue outturn
seen at 16:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Quarterly revenue outturn guidance notes: quarter 2, 2017 to 2018.

Quarterly revenue outturn form to be completed by local authorities, along with accompanying guidance notes.

FOI release: Revenue collected in fines and penalties from driving offences
seen at 16:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

The Treasury responds to a request for the total revenue collected from driving offence fines and penalties.

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 2 courses
seen at 16:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of DAO Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid in the Workplace: qualification handbook.

Qualification hand books for Defence Awarding Organisation courses.

Related information...
Open consultation: Investigatory Powers Tribunal consultation: updated rules
seen at 16:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal Rules 2000 sets out, in greater detail than the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, the procedures the IPT should follow.

They include further detail on:

...
Guidance: Countdown bulletin 28 - October 2017
seen at 16:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Countdown bulletin 28 gives updates about State Scheme Premium Payments, the Scheme Reconciliation Service and Guaranteed Minimum Payment calculations.

Corporate report: OME Stewardship report 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This report gives an overview of the work of the Office of Manpower Economics (OME) during the 2016 to 2017 financial year, including its management and resources. It also has information on the pay review bodies...

Correspondence: Lord Chancellor letter to the SSRB chair
seen at 16:35, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

A letter of 4 September 2017 from the Lord Chancellor to the Chair of the SSRB about the interaction between the Major Review of judicial pay and the 2018 to 2019 annual award.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the PRRB chair
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to the PRRB chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the 2018 to 2019 pay round.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the NHSPRB chair
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to the NHSPRB chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the 2018 to 2019 pay round.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the PSPRB chair
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to the PSPRB chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the 2018 to 2019 pay round.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the DDRB chair
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to the DDRB chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the 2018 to 2019 pay round.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the STRB chair
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury to the STRB Chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the forthcoming pay round.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the SSRB chair
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 21 September 2017 from Elizabeth Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to the SSRB chair. This provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the 2018 to 2019 pay round.

Guidance: Financial sanctions, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice 29/09/2017, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) and updated UK and EU regulations information.

UN regulations

On 14 October 2006 the United...

Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice 29/09/2017, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea).

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) publishes a list of those subject...

Guidance: Apprenticeship funding and performance management rules 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published an addendum to the apprenticeship funding and performance management rules.

We want your views on apprenticeship funding policy and how it is working for you and your organisation...

Notice: VAT Notice 700/14: video cassette films - rental and part-exchange
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The address for sending comments or suggestions to Customs and Indirect Tax Directorate has been updated.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 700/14 (January 2014). Details of any changes to...

Transparency data: FCO workforce management information: 2017
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August data added.

Details of the workforce management data for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information...

Transparency data: Foreign Office spend over £25,000 for 2017
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July and August data added.

The government is committed to publishing departmental spend over &pound;25,000 as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

This is the...

Notice: NG7 2SD, Sims Group UK Limited environmental permit issued
seen at 16:34, 29 September 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: Sims Group UK...
Notice: PE19 5NX, National Grid Gas Plc: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit, decision document for:

Operator name: National Grid Gas...
Guidance: Customs Information Paper 18 (2017): Criteria for Duty Deferment Account under the Union Customs Code (UCC)
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This Customs Information Paper (CIP) is for all economic operators who are considering applying for a new Duty Deferment Account.

This CIP remains in place until further notice.

Open consultation: Institute for Apprenticeships sets out vision on quality
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

The Institute was established to uphold the quality of apprenticeship standards in England. To support its efforts, it is seeking to bring clarity by defining what an apprenticeship is, what a high quality apprenticeship...

Research and analysis: Non-compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage: September 2017
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary report uploaded.

Non-compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage - September 2017

This report contains the Low Pay Commission’s analysis of the scale and nature of non-compliance...

Notice: ESFA: business update
seen at 16:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published the latest issue of Business Update.

Each month, Business Update will inform you of our ‘products’ and services and their potential to make a positive impact upon your business.

Guidance: Pre-movement and post-movement TB testing of cattle in Great Britain
seen at 16:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance due to changes in Wales from 1 October 2017

Pre-movement and post-movement TB testing is in place to help the reduce the spread of TB from the movement of cattle especially to ...

Guidance: Children in need census 2017 to 2018: reports specifications
seen at 16:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This document describes the reports available to local authorities completing a children in need census return in COLLECT, our centralised data collection and management system.

It specifies...

Guidance: Children in need census 2018 to 2019: reports specifications
seen at 16:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This document describes the reports available to local authorities completing a children in need census return in COLLECT, our centralised data collection and management system.

It specifies...

Guidance: Children in need census 2018 to 2019: guide
seen at 16:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This guide is for local authorities preparing their children in need census 2018 to 2019 return.

It includes information on:

submission deadlines validation checks year-on-year checks...
Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 16:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tb compensation price dataset.

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

Man who shouted anti-semitic abuse at Jewish worshippers has sentence increased
seen at 16:30, 29 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A man who shouted antisemitic abuse at Jews on their way to morning prayers has been sentenced to a 12 month community order with 200 unpaid hours of work.
Man sentenced after importing childlike sex doll
seen at 16:30, 29 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A man has been sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment, suspended for two years after importing a childlike sex doll he bought online.
News story: Improving collaboration to protect public health – MHRA and Care Quality Commission sign MoU
seen at 16:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: minor update in attachment

Today we have set out how we will work more effectively with CQC in a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) (PDF, 200KB, 7 pages) .

CQC is the independent...

Press release: Salmon fishing season in Trent catchment area to come to a close
seen at 16:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

With the salmon fishing season due to close in the Trent catchment area from Sunday 8 October 2017 to Wednesday 31 January 2018 inclusive, the Environment Agency is reminding anglers that failure to comply with...

News story: Brexit Minister visits university and businesses in Northern Ireland
seen at 16:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister Robin Walker has heard directly from people, groups and businesses in Northern Ireland about the opportunities and challenges of Brexit, as part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to work with all...

Press release: PM meeting with Prime Minister Szydło: 29 September 2017
seen at 16:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

“Prime Minister Theresa May and Prime Minister Beata Szydło this afternoon held a bilateral meeting at the Tallinn Digital Summit in Estonia.

The Polish Prime...

News story: Benefit reassessments stopped for those most in need
seen at 16:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Coming into effect from today (29 September 2017), claimants in the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) support group and Universal Credit (UC) recipients with limited capability for work and work-related ...

News story: Consultation launched into new right of appeal at Investigatory Powers Tribunal
seen at 16:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Investigatory Powers Act 2016, which received Royal Assent in November last year, introduced a right of appeal from decisions of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. This forms part of a range of reforms to...

Press release: New protections for lobster stocks
seen at 16:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

New protections to improve the long-term sustainability of England’s shellfish industry and support the next generation of fishermen have been announced by Fisheries Minister George Eustice.

From Sunday...

News story: Sir Theodore Agnew appointed as minister
seen at 16:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Theodore Agnew has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the School System.

The Prime Minister announced yesterday (28 September 2017) that Sir Theodore Agnew will take up a role...

Guidance: Patents: Manual of Patent Practice
seen at 14:32, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New PDF version updated 29 September 2017 and a new online version.

The Manual recites sections of the Patents Act 1977 and sections of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act ...

FOI release: Revenue collected in fines and penalties from driving offences
seen at 14:32, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

The Treasury responds to a request for the total revenue collected from driving offence fines and penalties.

Statutory guidance: Catching or landing of berried lobsters and crawfish in England
seen at 14:32, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

A lobster or crawfish which is carrying eggs attached to its tail or some other exterior part,or which was carrying eggs at the time when it was caught.

Guidance: European passport return service: England
seen at 14:32, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an address for West Sussex.

Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in England that offer a European passport return service for a registration certificate or a ...

Decision: Early access to medicines scheme: expired scientific opinions
seen at 14:32, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dupilumab (for severe atopic dermatitis) to the list of expired scientific opinions for EAMS as this product received a marketing authorisation from the European Commission.

These products...

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 2 courses
seen at 14:32, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of DAO Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid in the Workplace: qualification handbook.

Qualification hand books for Defence Awarding Organisation courses.

Related information...
Open consultation: Investigatory Powers Tribunal consultation: updated rules
seen at 14:32, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal Rules 2000 sets out, in greater detail than the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, the procedures the IPT should follow.

They include further detail on:

...
Instant pensions duties start for new businesses
seen at 14:31, 29 September in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Start-up businesses will from 1 October have a legal duty to put staff straight into a workplace pension as soon as they employ them.
Press release: PM meeting with Chancellor Merkel: 29 September 2017
seen at 14:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

“Prime Minister Theresa May and Chancellor Angela Merkel this morning held a bilateral meeting at the Tallinn Digital Summit in Estonia.

The Prime Minister ...

News story: Autonomous vehicles for farming: world first achieved
seen at 14:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Harper Adams University and York-based Precision Decisions have announced the successful completion of ‘Hands Free Hectare’ – its project to plant, tend and harvest a crop using only autonomous...

Press release: Primary Authority changes to benefit 250,000 more businesses
seen at 14:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The changes simplify how businesses can comply with regulations by enabling them to choose to work with a single local authority who will offer assured, reliable and tailored regulatory advice.

Around...

Speech: FT Investment Management Summit Europe 2017: City minister's speech
seen at 14:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is currently the best place in the world for asset management.

That’s not my bias talking, as someone who’s worked in the City and is now the industry’s leading advocate in government.

...

News story: UK marks 350th UK deterrent patrol
seen at 14:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has today marked the UK’s 350th nuclear deterrence submarine patrol by hosting talks on collective global security with NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the North...

Speech: Defence Secretary Michael Fallon at Faslane
seen at 14:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a huge pleasure to welcome Permanent and Military Representatives of NATO to Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde.

Our nation’s commitment to the Alliance – the bedrock of our defence – remains absolute...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Macedonia
seen at 14:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Full name: Rachel Galloway Married to: Thomas Galloway OBE Children: Two

CURRICULUM VITAE

2015 – present Chair...
News story: Improving collaboration to protect public health – MHRA and Care Quality Commission sign MoU
seen at 14:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: minor update in attachment

Today we have set out how we will work more effectively with CQC in a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) (PDF, 200KB, 7 pages) .

CQC is the independent...

News story: DASA showcases innovation at DSEI 2017
seen at 14:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

DSEI (Defence and Security Equipment International) 2017 was held in London from 12 to 15 September. The industry defence and security exhibition attracted more than 35,000 visitors, providing DASA a great opportunity...

News story: Lord Duncan visits Lewis and Harris
seen at 14:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister’s visit to Lewis and Harris concludes a summer of engagement by Lord Duncan across Scotland, including visits to the Shetland Isles, Aberdeen, Inverness, Elgin, St. Andrews, Glasgow, Perth and Paisley...

Transparency data: Workforce management information for HMRC and the VOA: 2017
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for August 2017 added

Data covers:

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

These figures...

Transparency data: HMRC spending over £25,000: August 2017
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes details of all departmental spending over &pound;25,000, on a monthly basis, as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

HMRC also publishes...

Research and analysis: Child Benefit letter testing
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Every year, HMRC writes to a random selection of Child Benefit customers, asking them to get in touch in order to confirm their details. HMRC does this in order to check ongoing entitlement to Child Benefit. ...

Transparency data: Valuation Office Agency: August 2017 transparency data
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

As part of the government’s transparency agenda, this data will be published monthly on the GOV.UK and www.data.gov.uk websites.

Data released before September 2014 is available on the National...

National Statistics: UK Stamp Tax statistics
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annual publication with statistics for the tax year 2016-2017. The publication now has two parts: a bulletin with commentary and charts, and a workbook with data tables.

This publication presents...

National Statistics: Personal pensions statistics introduction
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated to include new PEN3, PEN4 and PEN5 tables and analysis.

It is divided into four sections:

Section 1 - an introduction to the different types of pensions and their tax treatment...
National Statistics: Personal pensions: estimated number of individuals contributing and average contribution by status
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This latest release includes new 2015 to 2016 estimates. In addition, 2014 to 2015 figures have been revised.

It also shows the average annual contribution per individual. The data is derived from...

National Statistics: Personal pensions: estimated number of individuals contributing by gender and age
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This latest release includes new 2015 to 2016 estimates. In addition, 2014 to 2015 figures have been revised.

The data is derived from annual personal pension information submitted to HM Revenue...

National Statistics: Personal pensions: estimate number of individuals contributing by country and region
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This latest release includes new 2015 to 2016 estimates. In addition, 2014 to 2015 figures have been revised.

The data is derived from annual personal pension information submitted to HM Revenue...

Official Statistics: Cover of vaccination evaluated rapidly (COVER) programme 2017 to 2018: quarterly data
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

The Cover of Vaccination Evaluated Rapidly programme (COVER) evaluates childhood immunisation in England, collating data for children aged 1, 2 and 5.

Quarterly data tables are provisional and give an...

Corporate report: Ofsted strategy: 2017 to 2022
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

The main principle behind the 2017 strategy is that Ofsted exists to be “a force for improvement through intelligent, responsible and focused inspection and regulation.”

Our work should be:

intelligent...
Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Banana price dataset updated.

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

Form: Application for a section 22 community bus permit (PSV368)
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form updated with alterations to questions 6, 7, 8 9 and 10 and additional permit, completion and payment guidance.

Organisations that provide passenger transport exclusively for ‘non-commercial...

Form: Application for a standard or large bus permit (PSV372)
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form updated and altered on questions 1, 4, 5 and the declaration for applicants information.

Organisations that provide passenger transport exclusively for ‘non-commercial’ purposes or which have...

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds programme guidance
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ERDF General Example Timesheet updated with version 2 to amend formatting issues.

European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme is funding for projects that create jobs and supports...

Impact assessment: HS2 Phase 2b safeguarding impact assessment
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated impact assessment uploaded

The benefits of safeguarding are that it will reduce the risk of developers potentially making investments that subsequently cannot progress or have to be compulsorily...

Policy paper: HS2 Phase One Compulsory Purchase: General Vesting Declarations
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: GVD number 26 added

The General Vesting Declarations (GVD) are prepared under compulsory purchase powers granted to the Secretary of State for Transport under Section 4 of the High Speed Rail (...

Guidance: Pension schemes newsletter 91 – September 2017
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This newsletter is published by HMRC’s Pension Schemes Services to update stakeholders on the latest news for pension schemes.

Guidance: Renewables obligation level calculations: 2018/19
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

The Renewables Obligation Order 2015 requires the Secretary of State to announce the level of the obligation 6 months preceding an obligation period. This announces the size of the obligation for the 2018 to ...

Guidance: Medical devices: software applications (apps)
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated with link to new Introductory Guide to new medical device regulations.

Guidance on what a software application medical device is and how to comply with the legal requirements.

Guidance: ILR guides and templates for 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Provider support manual - guide to making ILR data returns during the 2017 to 2018 funding year uploaded on 29 September 2017.

These documents support further education providers...

Guidance: Compensation Recovery Unit bulletins
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published CRU customer satisfaction survey 2017: bulletin 03/2017 - closing date for responses 10 November 2017.

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) issues bulletins to keep customers informed...

Form: Gastrointestinal bacteria clinical referral form
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

Send completed forms with samples to:

Bacteriology reference department (BRD)

Public Health England 61 Colindale Avenue London NW9 5EQ

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Guidance: Nigeria – Consular fees
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees for Nigeria

A full list of consular fees for services in Nigeria.

Form: Gastrointestinal bacteria culture referral form
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

Send completed forms with samples to:

Bacteriology reference department (BRD)

Public Health England 61 Colindale Avenue London NW9 5EQ

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Guidance: Nigeria – List of Lawyers
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update lawyers' list

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

Guidance: Updated interim safety advice for building owners
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This advice relates to circumstances in which it has been confirmed that the core (“filler”) within Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) in conjunction with other elements of the cladding system on a building, ...

Form: Capital payments and receipts return
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added CPR2: capital payments and receipts return 2017 to 2018 forms and guidance.

CPR form to be completed by local authorities, along with accompanying guidance notes.

Guidance: Kosovo – Consular Fees
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the new rate of exchange

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 2 courses
seen at 11:34, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DAO Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid in the Workplace: qualification handbook.

Qualification hand books for Defence Awarding Organisation courses.

Related information Defence...
Transparency data: Innovate UK transactions over £25,000
seen at 11:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added transactions for August 2017.

A list of transactions from Innovate UK over &pound;25,000 including programme and support costs.

Guidance: Register as a provider of children's social care services
seen at 11:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated sections 80-81 about DBS checks and the DBS update service.

Please note that social care providers and managers will only be able to apply online in the near future. Ofsted will...

Form: Register as a children's social care provider: checklist
seen at 11:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change to Table 2: removed requirement to send Ofsted details of subscription to the DBS update service.

You can apply online. Please note that online applications for social care providers...

Guidance: Changes to children's social care services registered and/or inspected by Ofsted
seen at 11:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changes to 32: guidance about the DBS update service.

This guidance covers:

the changes a registered provider and registered manager have to tell Ofsted about how to make requests for...
Guidance: Professional bodies approved for tax relief (list 3)
seen at 11:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Two new bodies have been added to the list and one amended.

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

Professional organisations can ...

Transparency data: Fish Health Inspectorate: Reports 2017
seen at 11:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Q2 Data

These publications explain what activities the Fish Health Inspectorate have undertaken each quarter and its performance against standards set in their service charter.

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: civil engineering technician
seen at 11:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated trailblazer contact details

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: transport planning technician (approved for delivery)
seen at 11:33, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated trailblazer contact

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available...
Response to Dame Vera Baird from Sir David Norgrove
seen at 11:30, 29 September in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Response to Dame Vera Baird from Sir David Norgrove

 

Related links: 

Letter from Dame Vera Baird QC

News story: Improving collaboration to protect public health – MHRA and Care Quality Commission sign MoU
seen at 11:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Today we have set out how we will work more effectively with CQC in a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) (PDF, 200KB, 7 pages) .

CQC is the independent regulator of health and social care...

Press release: Highways England Strategic Design Panel vision and progress report published
seen at 11:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Among the recommendations of the multi-partner panel is the need for a Good Design Guide and design being central to a review of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges which is used across the world. (See the...

News story: CMA clears UK meat processing merger
seen at 11:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The companies process meat for a range of different types of food products and operate various facilities across the UK and Ireland.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) conducted a phase 1 investigation...

Press release: Government confirms Birmingham bid for the Commonwealth Games 2022
seen at 11:30, 29 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Culture Secretary Karen Bradley says Birmingham would put on a “brilliant Games that will showcase the best of Britain to the world and make the entire country proud”

Birmingham bid team...

National Statistics: Business investment in the UK, revised: Apr to June 2017
seen at 10:38, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Research and analysis: Tax Credits communications campaign tracking 2016
seen at 10:38, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

The aim of the research was to measure the effectiveness of the 2016 Tax Credits advertising campaign, by evaluating:

awareness of the campaign – whether the new campaign had cut-through comprehension...
Research and analysis: Scottish Rate of Income Tax Campaign Evaluation
seen at 10:38, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

The aim of the research was to measure the effectiveness of the 2016 Scottish rate of income tax advertising campaign, by evaluating:

awareness of the campaign comprehension of the key messages call...
Official Statistics: Monthly Births and Deaths (Northern Ireland): August 2017
seen at 10:38, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Number of births and deaths registered each month in Northern Ireland.

National Statistics: Alignment between Public Sector Finances and National Accounts: September 2017
seen at 10:38, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Impact of improvements to Construction Statistics
seen at 10:38, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Monthly Business Survey: improving the method for survey non-response
seen at 10:38, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Transparency data: HMRC transactions over £500 on GPC: July 2017
seen at 10:38, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This sets out details of our monthly expenditure with suppliers, via Government Procurement Card (GPC). It covers transactions over &pound;500 during July 2017.

Guidance: Environmental permitting and statutory nuisance
seen at 10:37, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the latest version of this document in PDF and HTML format.

Reference document helping readers to understand how the Environmental Permitting Regulations interact with a local authority’...

Guidance: People with learning disabilities: health checks audit tool
seen at 10:37, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

This audit tool consists of 6 questions and is designed to support practices, primary care liaison staff, health facilitators to improve the uptake and quality of annual health checks, and reduce the health inequalities...

Transparency data: Workforce management information for HMRC and the VOA: 2017
seen at 10:37, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for August 2017 added

Data covers:

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

These figures...

Transparency data: HMRC spending over £25,000: August 2017
seen at 10:37, 29 September in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes details of all departmental spending over &pound;25,000, on a monthly basis, as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

HMRC also publishes...