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19 September 2017

Guidance: Launch of the Principles for Global Action on tackling the stigma of Sexual Violence in Conflict
seen at 23:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The Principles for Global Action is the primary output of this work stream thus far, and is the product of intense collaboration and consultation with the international community. We hope that the Principles ...

Press release: Prime Minister calls for automatic blocking of terrorist content
seen at 23:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Theresa May will today urge internet firms to go ‘further and faster’ to stop the spread of terrorist material - including the development of new technology to stop it from ever appearing on the web in the first...

Guidance: Venezuela – Consular Fees
seen at 22:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees, 20 September 2017.

A full list of Consular fees in GBP (£) and their equivalent in local currency VEB (Bolivars).

Guidance: Launch of the Principles for Global Action on tackling the stigma of Sexual Violence in Conflict
seen at 22:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The Principles for Global Action is the primary output of this work stream thus far, and is the product of intense collaboration and consultation with the international community. We hope that the Principles ...

Guidance: Venezuela – Consular Fees
seen at 21:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees, 20 September 2017.

A full list of Consular fees in GBP (£) and their equivalent in local currency VEB (Bolivars).

Statutory guidance: Electricity meter type approval certificates Annex V (MI-003)
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add new certificates SGS0007_R1 (Issue 2), SGS0010_R1, SGS0021_R1, SGS0054_R1, SGS0077 (Issue 16), SGS0080 (Issue 10), SGS0083 (Issue 10), SGS0096 (Issue 21), SGS0103 (Issue 6), SGS0106 (Issue...

Decision: Westfields Junior School
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: VAR734

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements - approved

School type: community

School phase: junior

Local authority: Hampshire county council...

Guidance: Regulation of materials under consideration for a Quality Protocol
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Note: this position is currently being revised to take account of the new RPS 206: Use of unbound municipal Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA) in construction activities.

Note: this position...

Notice: Tariff Notice 39 (2017): wireless charging plate
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a tariff notice and contains information about how to correctly classify certain goods for import and export purposes.

Notice: Tariff Notice 40 (2017): shower curtain rod
seen at 20:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a tariff notice and contains information about how to correctly classify certain goods for import and export purposes.

News story: New agreement strengthens UK-Saudi Arabia Defence relationship
seen at 20:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The governments of the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced a new Military and Security Cooperation Agreement, signed today in Jeddah by the Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon and the...

Guidance: Valuation Office Agency: billing authority submissions standards
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: "BARs Submission Standards" has been updated.

This guide sets out the information billing authorities (BAs) need to submit with a report to the VOA.

The submissions standards are to enable...

Promotional material: Prison officer recruitment
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of twitter graphics for organisations to use to help support the prison officer recruitment campaign.

Public information materials for organisations to support the prison officer recruitment...

Notice: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation One-Page Pitch
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated one page pitch form

Sometimes suppliers new to Defence and Security are unsure whether their ideas will be of interest to DASA, we are piloting a ‘One-Page Pitch’ document, which could...

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Senior Aerospace BWT Poynton (3)
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1007(2017) Unite the Union & Senior Aerospace BWT Poynton - Recognition Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute...
FOI release: Subcontractors, suppliers and consultants for Areas 5 and 6 FOI
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants (a project directory) for Areas 5 and 6.

Form: Animal gathering: licence application
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: AGO01 and AGO04 documents updated due to process change. Removed documents as no longer required: AGO03 licence implementation plan and AGO27 reconfirmation of arrangement for a livestock show.

Statistical data set: Driver CPC qualification and training data
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Driver CPC monthly statistics' with data for July & August 2017.

About this data set

This data set comes from data held by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

It isn...

Guidance: USA – Consular Fees
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include rates for September

A full list of Consular fees

Consultation outcome: Managing common infections: guidance for primary care
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft consultation watermark to document.

These guidelines are intended to help GPs and healthcare staff treat infections and use antibiotics responsibly.

A draft updated version ...

Research and analysis: Distribution and condition of protected species and habitats
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R100 Requirement detail

Many individual species and habitats receive statutory protection under a range of legislative provisions. The protection afforded is different depending on the legislation...

Correspondence: Exploring the bigger picture
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

A recent academic study helpfully focused on the consequences of an ageing population in terms of increasing periods of infirmity in later life. It was widely reported - the fact that the numerical difference...

Research and analysis: Natural Capital and Ecosystem Service approaches to management
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R031 Requirement detail

Ecosystem services are benefit flows to humans from natural ecosystems. Natural capital is the stock of natural ecosystems from which these benefits flow. Mismanagement of...

Decision: St John’s (Thornham) Church of England Primary School
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3257

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - not upheld

School type: voluntary-aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Rochdale borough...

Guidance: Bangladesh: country policy and information notes
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new document

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

Guidance: Alternative provision census 2018: guide
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This document will help local authorities and providers of alternative provision (AP) to:

understand the purpose and ...
Guidance: Mental Health Casework Section - delays in casework decisions
seen at 18:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This note contains: • the MHCS backlog recovery plan • the criteria for expediting applications • an update on recruitment within MHCS

Statutory guidance: Electricity meter type approval certificates Annex V (MI-003)
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add new certificates SGS0007_R1 (Issue 2), SGS0010_R1, SGS0021_R1, SGS0054_R1, SGS0077 (Issue 16), SGS0080 (Issue 10), SGS0083 (Issue 10), SGS0096 (Issue 21), SGS0103 (Issue 6), SGS0106 (Issue...

Guidance: Academies payments information: remittance advice notes
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've updated this for the 2017 to 2018 academic year

This guide provides information on each of the most frequently used transaction descriptions on the monthly remittance advice notes issued ...

Decision: Westfields Junior School
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: VAR734

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements - approved

School type: community

School phase: junior

Local authority: Hampshire county council...

Guidance: Use of unbound municipal Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA) in construction activities: RPS 206
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency will review this RPS by 19 August 2018. You will need to check back then to see if it still applies.

Guidance: Regulation of materials under consideration for a Quality Protocol
seen at 18:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Note: this position is currently being revised to take account of the new RPS 206: Use of unbound municipal Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA) in construction activities.

Note: this position...

Press release: Prime Minister hosts major US investors in New York and says “business is booming”
seen at 18:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister will say to investors that the UK’s economy is both strong and dynamic, with booming prospects for post-Brexit trade, building on recent inward investment.

The event, entitled, “Investing...

Press release: PM to call for revitalised Commonwealth at reception ahead of 2018 Heads of Government Meeting
seen at 18:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister will co-host a reception for Commonwealth leaders tonight in the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York where she will set out the need for a wholesale revitalisation of the Commonwealth...

News story: Hurricanes Irma and Maria: government response and advice
seen at 18:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: travel advice for Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Haiti updated

Hurricane Irma has affected large parts of the Caribbean. Hurricane Maria is forecast to bring further hazardous sea and weather ...

Guidance: Practitioner guides 2017
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added PG 2017/02: the inspection, testing and certification of low voltage electrical installation on the defence estate practitioner guide.

A list of the practitioner guides issued by the Defence...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Face to Face Civil Legal Aid procurement process opens.

Latest updates 19 September 2017 – Face to Face Civil Legal Aid procurement process opens

The procurement process for Civil Legal Aid ...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times 7 to 13 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...

Guidance: Standard civil contract 2018
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The 2018 Standard Civil Contract consists of the:

Standard terms Specification (General Provisions & Category Specific Rules) Schedule Contract for Signature Category Definitions 2018 Standard...
Form: Personal guarantee and indemnity
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Forms updated.

Use the personal guarantee and indemnity deed of agreement when one or more parties is an organisation with limited liability.

Transparency data: Housing Benefit subsidy mid-year estimates: Apr 2017 to Mar 2018
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The data table shows the local authority Housing Benefit (HB) subsidy mid-year estimates for expenditure and subsidy of HB for England, Scotland and Wales.

These figures are projected HB payments for ...

Notice: Path Head Landfill, Gateshead
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest update 15 September 2017

This document explains how the Environment Agency is working with Suez, operators of Path Head Landfill, Gateshead, to reduce odour coming from the site.

Policy paper: Capacity Market Rules
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated FAQ's.

Please note Ofgem also have responsibility for managing and making any changes to the Capacity Market Rules. Ofgem Rule amendments are reproduced on this page, but please note ...

Research and analysis: Oil and gas: public statements relating to 2016 operations
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

All operators of offshore oil and gas installations are required to produce an annual public statement covering activities carried out in the previous year.

Transparency data: Open academies and academy projects in development
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated spreadsheets show open academies and academy projects in development in September 2017.

These spreadsheets show:

the total number of open academies in England details ...
Notice: Institute of the Motor Industry: Undertaking: August 2017
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).
Awarding Organisation Issue Action taken Case Status Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI): Disproportionate withdrawal of qualification certificates...
Guidance: Georgia – Consular Fees
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change to consular fee September 2017

A full list of Consular fees.

Guidance: Bulgaria: Consular Fees
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rate of exchange updated as of 20 September 2017.

A full list of consular fees for the services available in Bulgaria.

Guidance: Guidance on applying human factors to medical devices
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is primarily aimed at manufacturers of all device classes and developers of medical devices and drug-device combination products, and notified bodies responsible for assuring the quality of those...

Consultation outcome: Implementation of the revised EU Payment Services Directive (PSDII)
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Implementation of the EU Payment Services Directive II Impact Assessment

The revised directive on payment services in the internal market, more commonly known as the Payment Services...

Guidance: Valuation Office Agency: billing authority submissions standards
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: "BARs Submission Standards" has been updated.

This guide sets out the information billing authorities (BAs) need to submit with a report to the VOA.

The submissions standards are to enable...

Promotional material: Prison officer recruitment
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of twitter graphics for organisations to use to help support the prison officer recruitment campaign.

Public information materials for organisations to support the prison officer recruitment...

Guidance: Financial top tips for service personnel
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added more information and links in the 'Financial top tips for service personnel' guides.

Service personnel and their families can experience difficulty in accessing commercial products and services...

Notice: CM22 6DR, Green Build Environmental Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:43, 19 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...

Notice: M44 6BD, Kingsland Drinks Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:43, 19 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...

Notice: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation One-Page Pitch
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated one page pitch form

Sometimes suppliers new to Defence and Security are unsure whether their ideas will be of interest to DASA, we are piloting a ‘One-Page Pitch’ document, which could...

Notice: WA11 9UD, Personnel Hygiene Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:43, 19 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...

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Senior Aerospace BWT Poynton (3)
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1007(2017) Unite the Union & Senior Aerospace BWT Poynton - Recognition Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute...
Notice: SL4 3ES, Genesis Cancer Care UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:43, 19 September 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...

FOI release: Subcontractors, suppliers and consultants for Areas 5 and 6 FOI
seen at 16:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants (a project directory) for Areas 5 and 6.

Form: Animal gathering: licence application
seen at 16:42, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: AGO01 and AGO04 documents updated due to process change. Removed documents as no longer required: AGO03 licence implementation plan and AGO27 reconfirmation of arrangement for a livestock show.

Statistical data set: Driver CPC qualification and training data
seen at 16:42, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Driver CPC monthly statistics' with data for July & August 2017.

About this data set

This data set comes from data held by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

It isn...

Guidance: USA – Consular Fees
seen at 16:42, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include rates for September

A full list of Consular fees

Consultation outcome: Managing common infections: guidance for primary care
seen at 16:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft consultation watermark to document.

These guidelines are intended to help GPs and healthcare staff treat infections and use antibiotics responsibly.

A draft updated version ...

Guidance: DH non-executive appointments
seen at 16:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added appointments to the FSA, ACDP, APRHAI, UK NSC, SaBTO, NIB, OSCHR, SACN and COMARE.

Details about appointments made to the Department’s public bodies and expert committees.

For further...

Research and analysis: Distribution and condition of protected species and habitats
seen at 16:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R100 Requirement detail

Many individual species and habitats receive statutory protection under a range of legislative provisions. The protection afforded is different depending on the legislation...

Correspondence: STA assessment update: 19 September 2017
seen at 16:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).
Primary assessment Information: teacher assessment frameworks for 2017 to 2018
Correspondence: Exploring the bigger picture
seen at 16:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

A recent academic study helpfully focused on the consequences of an ageing population in terms of increasing periods of infirmity in later life. It was widely reported - the fact that the numerical difference...

Research and analysis: Natural Capital and Ecosystem Service approaches to management
seen at 16:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R031 Requirement detail

Ecosystem services are benefit flows to humans from natural ecosystems. Natural capital is the stock of natural ecosystems from which these benefits flow. Mismanagement of...

Decision: St John’s (Thornham) Church of England Primary School
seen at 16:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3257

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - not upheld

School type: voluntary-aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Rochdale borough...

Guidance: Bangladesh: country policy and information notes
seen at 16:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new document

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

Guidance: Alternative provision census 2018: guide
seen at 16:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This document will help local authorities and providers of alternative provision (AP) to:

understand the purpose and ...
Promotional material: Companies House events calendar
seen at 16:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New events added.

We host and attend a number of events in the UK. Join us at a time and a place that suits you.

Exhibitions

We attend business related shows at multiple locations across...

Guidance: Mental Health Casework Section - delays in casework decisions
seen at 16:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

An update on progress against the backlog of casework before the HMPPS Mental Health Casework Section.

Discovery unavailable 08:00-10:00 on 25 September
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Discovery, our catalogue, will be unavailable from 08:00 to 10:00 on Monday 25 September as we carry out essential maintenance work.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

The post Discovery...

News story: Mundell: Leaving the EU will transform global trade
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

In a speech during a trade visit at the Diplomatic Academy, attended by senior members of the Paraguayan government, Mr Mundell focused on strengthening ties between Scotland and Paraguay, and the future of international...

Press release: Hefty fines for anglers fishing without a licence
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is reminding anglers of the importance of having a rod licence after three men were handed hefty fines for fishing illegally in separate offences.

They were caught during targeted...

Press release: UKEF launches enhanced overseas investment insurance product to protect UK businesses investing abroad
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The enhanced support comes as the Department for International Trade looks to encourage more UK companies to invest overseas, realising the opportunities presented by fast-growing developing economies around ...

Press release: Prime Minister hosts major US investors in New York and says “business is booming”
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister will say to investors that the UK’s economy is both strong and dynamic, with booming prospects for post-Brexit trade, building on recent inward investment.

The event, entitled, “Investing...

Press release: Insolvency Service slams the brakes on Bangor car dealership scam
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Gwyn Merion Roberts, director of Menai Vehicle Solutions Limited, a car dealership in Bangor, North Wales has been disqualified for 10 years after scamming members of the public out of nearly £1 million...

Press release: 11 year bankruptcy restriction for Staffordshire woman
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Wilson has been made subject to an 11-year bankruptcy restriction for withdrawing 161,725 euros in cash on credit cards in the Netherlands which belonged to her Dutch employer.

An investigation by the...

Press release: Director of Swansea nuisance call firm gets six year ban
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Ben Michael Winchester, who failed to ensure his company did not make unsolicited phone calls to the public, has been disqualified as a result.

He has given an undertaking to the Secretary of State for...

Press release: Flooring company director grounded for four years
seen at 16:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Mark Hugh Collie, director of Linoland Limited, a flooring factory outlet store in Glasgow, has given an undertaking to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy that he will not act...

Guidance: ESFA: early termination of funding agreement - list of organisations
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated early termination of funding agreement - list of organisations.

The ESFA’s funding agreements include clauses providing for early termination, which we have normally only exercised where...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the technical specification of the calculation for the further education of young people in 2017 to 2018.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely...

Regulation: Specifications in relation to the reasonable adjustment of general qualifications
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of qualifications to reflect changes made by DfE. Removed: certificates in adult literacy and numeracy, general national vocational qualifications (GNVQ), key skills and Welsh Baccalaureate...

Regulation: GCSE (A* to G) qualification-level conditions and requirements
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed expired transitional provisions

These documents set out rules and regulations for all GCSEs (A* to G).

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with these...

Regulation: GCSE (9 to 1) qualification-level conditions and requirements
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed expired transitional provisions

These documents set out rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1).

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with these ...

Regulation: GCE qualification-level conditions and requirements
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed expired transitional provisions

These documents set out rules and regulations for all reformed AS and A levels.

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with...

Regulation: Pre-reform GCE qualification-level conditions and requirements
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed expired transitional provisions

These publications set out rules for all pre-reform AS and A levels.

They do not apply to any of the reformed AS and A levels.

Read...

Guidance: Environmental swab scheme: recent reports
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added environmental swab scheme: distribution ES8 report.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that analyse:

swabs for hygiene indicator organisms from both random and template areas...
Research and analysis: Legionnaires' disease monthly surveillance reports: 2017
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added legionella report for August 2017.

This publication provides the 2017 reports.

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

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement for academy trusts: membership rules
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated membership rules documents for academy trusts and church academies. The documents' introductions explain what has changed.

These documents describe the risk protection arrangement (RPA) ...

Decision: Revised direction issued to Worcestershire county council
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This revised direction requires that the council continues to improve its children’s social care services.

It follows an Ofsted report that judged the overall effectiveness of those services to...

Independent report: Worcestershire children’s services: non-executive commissioner's report
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This report recommends that Worcestershire county council works with the commissioner and DfE to develop an alternative way to provide children’s services.

It follows an Ofsted report that judged...

Guidance: Stop smoking services: models of delivery
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This document supports directors of public health and local healthcare commissioners in rapidly appraising the evidence, to enable informed decisions on the provision of local stop smoking support.

This...

Policy paper: The future of public parks: government response to the Select Committee report
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This publication sets out the response by Marcus Jones, Minister for Parks and Green Spaces, to the 17 recommendations made by the Communities and Local Government Select Committee in their report published...

Guidance: Local fuel oil suppliers register 2017/18
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of suppliers

A list of fuel oil suppliers in compliance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) annex VI

Guidance: Seasonal influenza frontline healthcare workers vaccine uptake survey: data collection guidance
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated to reflect 2017 to 2018 data.

This document informs local NHS England teams and NHS trusts how to collect data on flu vaccine uptake among frontline healthcare workers and how ...

Guidance: Seasonal influenza frontline healthcare workers vaccine uptake: data collection tool guidance
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document has been updated for 2017 to 2018.

This guidance is for area teams, GP practices and independent sector health care providers (social enterprises) on how to collect data on flu vaccine...

Guidance: Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake (GP patient survey) data collection
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document has been replaced to reflect 2017 to 2018 data.

User guide to help GP practices complete the data collection survey.

Guidance: Penally Gallery Range firing notice
seen at 14:44, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Penally Gallery Range firing times October 2017.

The ‘firing notice’ (sometimes referred to as firing times) for the Penally Gallery Range is presented in PDF format. The PDF format is web...

Guidance: Practitioner guides 2017
seen at 14:43, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added PG 2017/02: the inspection, testing and certification of low voltage electrical installation on the defence estate practitioner guide.

A list of the practitioner guides issued by the Defence...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 14:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Face to Face Civil Legal Aid procurement process opens.

Latest updates 19 September 2017 – Face to Face Civil Legal Aid procurement process opens

The procurement process for Civil Legal Aid ...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 14:39, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times 7 to 13 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...

Guidance: Standard civil contract 2018
seen at 14:36, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The 2018 Standard Civil Contract consists of the:

Standard terms Specification (General Provisions & Category Specific Rules) Schedule Contract for Signature Category Definitions 2018 Standard...
Form: Personal guarantee and indemnity
seen at 14:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Forms updated.

Use the personal guarantee and indemnity deed of agreement when one or more parties is an organisation with limited liability.

Transparency data: Housing Benefit subsidy mid-year estimates: Apr 2017 to Mar 2018
seen at 14:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The data table shows the local authority Housing Benefit (HB) subsidy mid-year estimates for expenditure and subsidy of HB for England, Scotland and Wales.

These figures are projected HB payments for ...

Notice: Path Head Landfill, Gateshead
seen at 14:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest update 15 September 2017

This document explains how the Environment Agency is working with Suez, operators of Path Head Landfill, Gateshead, to reduce odour coming from the site.

Policy paper: Capacity Market Rules
seen at 14:35, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated FAQ's.

Please note Ofgem also have responsibility for managing and making any changes to the Capacity Market Rules. Ofgem Rule amendments are reproduced on this page, but please note ...

Research and analysis: Oil and gas: public statements relating to 2016 operations
seen at 14:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

All operators of offshore oil and gas installations are required to produce an annual public statement covering activities carried out in the previous year.

Transparency data: Open academies and academy projects in development
seen at 14:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated spreadsheets show open academies and academy projects in development in September 2017.

These spreadsheets show:

the total number of open academies in England details ...
Notice: Institute of the Motor Industry: Undertaking: August 2017
seen at 14:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).
Awarding Organisation Issue Action taken Case Status Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI): Disproportionate withdrawal of qualification certificates...
Guidance: Georgia – Consular Fees
seen at 14:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change to consular fee September 2017

A full list of Consular fees.

Guidance: Bulgaria: Consular Fees
seen at 14:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rate of exchange updated as of 20 September 2017.

A full list of consular fees for the services available in Bulgaria.

Notice: Notice 205: official customs seals and trader sealing
seen at 14:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The postal address and telephone number for the Central Community Transit Office has changed and the list of seals in Section 4 has been updated.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 205 (18...

Guidance: Guidance on applying human factors to medical devices
seen at 14:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is primarily aimed at manufacturers of all device classes and developers of medical devices and drug-device combination products, and notified bodies responsible for assuring the quality of those...

Consultation outcome: Implementation of the revised EU Payment Services Directive (PSDII)
seen at 14:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Implementation of the EU Payment Services Directive II Impact Assessment

The revised directive on payment services in the internal market, more commonly known as the Payment Services...

Invitation to tender: Understanding the evaluation of outreach interventions to widen access to higher education for under 16 year olds in England from disadvantaged backgrounds
seen at 14:32, 19 September in OFFA (Our copy).

The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) wish to place a contract for a Principal Investigator to undertake research activities to understand the intended outcomes and evaluation approaches of outreach interventions...

Trustees banned over their roles in schemes that were subject to a suspected multimillion pound pension scam
seen at 14:31, 19 September in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Three people have been banned from acting as trustees of pension schemes over suspicions that millions of pounds were scammed from investors using schemes of which they were trustees.
Booking now open for our ‘Reformation on the Record’ conference
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Coram Rege Rolls initial detail Henry VIII, KB 27/1024

2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in England, with the promulgation of Martin Luther’s 95 theses.

The National Archives and Research Libraries UK renew their strategic partnership
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

The National Archives and Research Libraries UK are delighted to announce the renewal of their Memorandum of Understanding up to 2020. First signed in October 2014, The National Archives’ previous Memorandum...

Opening up our House
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Today, Saturday 16 September, we are participating in Open House London.

The event will mark 40 years since The National Archives opened at the Kew site.

Our Brutalist building is one of the few...

Press release: New rules to strengthen standards for councillors and mayors
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Local Government Minister Marcus Jones has today (18 September 2017) set out plans to strengthen rules to prevent anyone found guilty of serious crimes from serving on local councils.

Under the planned...

Press release: Traffic officers praised as dog Bailey comes home
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Donna Gilmore, 31, of New Lane, Eccles, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, was understandably distraught when Bailey, her 2-year-old Shi Tzu, disappeared from the house, not far from the M60, earlier this month...

News story: Hurricanes Irma and Maria: government response and advice
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update on Government response to Hurricane Irma and Maria added

Hurricane Irma has affected large parts of the Caribbean. Hurricane Maria is forecast to bring further hazardous sea and weather ...

Press release: Foreign Secretary hosts key summit on Burma
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and other Foreign Ministers have met with senior Burmese representatives to urge an end to the violence against the Rohingya people and allow humanitarian access.

In the...

Press release: No waste permit costs driver
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Caught driving a tipper truck full of waste without being registered with the Environment Agency has today (Mon 18/9) cost Patrick Egan £965.

Egan of Grange Road, Grays was convicted in his ...

Press release: Government pledges £500,000 for new action group to grow future of public parks
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Parks and Green Spaces Minister Marcus Jones today (19 September 2017) launched a new Parks Action Group to help England’s public parks and green spaces meet the needs of communities now and in the future.

News story: Civil news: tender process for 2018 contracts opens
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

We are opening the tender process for 2018 civil contracts in 3 areas of work:

face to face contracts – starts 19 September specialist CLA telephone advice – late September Housing Possession Court...
Speech: Sajid Javid's speech to the National Housing Federation conference 2017
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, David [Orr, Chief Executive, National Housing Federation], and good morning everyone.

It’s great to be here in Birmingham and a real honour to be opening your conference this year.

...

Press release: Fuel for thought as Highways England launches motorcycle response vehicles on M5
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

It is the first time fuel bikes have been used by Highways England while a major repair scheme is underway in England.

Since the 1 August this year, there have already been 17 fuel related incidents recorded...

Press release: Plans to improve journeys for road users into Southampton go on show today
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The plans will increase capacity at junction 8 of the M27 and Windhover roundabout, as well as upgrades to 25 junctions along the A3024. Improved safety, upgrades to two railway bridges and better facilities ...

News story: MHRA delivers guidance on human factors
seen at 14:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

This guidance is intended for manufacturers, developers and notified bodies to highlight the important influence human factors have on patient safety. The advice is also relevant to device components of...

Research and analysis: Sexually transmitted infections: London data
seen at 11:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This report and accompanying slideset summarises the 2016 data for STIs in London.

STIs remain an important public health problem in London. Men who have sex with men (MSM), young people and black...

Guidance: Joint inspections of the response to children living with domestic abuse: September 2016 to March 2017
seen at 11:34, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report setting out the multi-agency response to children living with domestic abuse.

Joint targeted area inspections include a ‘deep dive’ investigation – an evaluation of children and young...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly update.

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 253KB

Weekly road fuel prices (CSV) <...
FOI release: DfT: FOI and EIR disclosure log, August 2017
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

List of responses to FOI and EIR requests where some or all of the requested information was disclosed to the applicant. The list covers responses completed by Department for Transport during August 2017.

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Decision: North Pole International: re-regulating part of the rail depot
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

These documents outline the Secretary of State for Transport’s decision to re-regulate the North Pole International light maintenance depot in London. The depot was originally deregulated from section 16A(2) ...

Consultation outcome: Severn crossings: proposed toll reductions
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Objection and representation period for reviewing a draft charging order and other information announced.

The government has proposed halving tolls at the Severn crossings when the current concession...

Notice: Licensing newsletters 2017
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 newsletter added

To promote competition within the coal industry, the Coal Authority publicises applications for rights and interests in coal.

Guidance: ESFA: early termination of funding agreement - list of organisations
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated early termination of funding agreement - list of organisations.

The ESFA’s funding agreements include clauses providing for early termination, which we have normally only exercised where...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the technical specification of the calculation for the further education of young people in 2017 to 2018.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely...

Regulation: Specifications in relation to the reasonable adjustment of general qualifications
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of qualifications to reflect changes made by DfE. Removed: certificates in adult literacy and numeracy, general national vocational qualifications (GNVQ), key skills and Welsh Baccalaureate...

Regulation: GCSE (A* to G) qualification-level conditions and requirements
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed expired transitional provisions

These documents set out rules and regulations for all GCSEs (A* to G).

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with these...

Regulation: GCSE (9 to 1) qualification-level conditions and requirements
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed expired transitional provisions

These documents set out rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1).

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with these ...

Regulation: GCE qualification-level conditions and requirements
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed expired transitional provisions

These documents set out rules and regulations for all reformed AS and A levels.

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with...

Regulation: Pre-reform GCE qualification-level conditions and requirements
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed expired transitional provisions

These publications set out rules for all pre-reform AS and A levels.

They do not apply to any of the reformed AS and A levels.

Read...

Guidance: Environmental swab scheme: recent reports
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added environmental swab scheme: distribution ES8 report.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that analyse:

swabs for hygiene indicator organisms from both random and template areas...
Research and analysis: Legionnaires' disease monthly surveillance reports: 2017
seen at 11:33, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added legionella report for August 2017.

This publication provides the 2017 reports.

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

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement for academy trusts: membership rules
seen at 11:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated membership rules documents for academy trusts and church academies. The documents' introductions explain what has changed.

These documents describe the risk protection arrangement (RPA) ...

Decision: Revised direction issued to Worcestershire county council
seen at 11:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This revised direction requires that the council continues to improve its children’s social care services.

It follows an Ofsted report that judged the overall effectiveness of those services to...

Independent report: Worcestershire children’s services: non-executive commissioner's report
seen at 11:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This report recommends that Worcestershire county council works with the commissioner and DfE to develop an alternative way to provide children’s services.

It follows an Ofsted report that judged...

Press release: New rules to strengthen standards for councillors and mayors
seen at 11:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Local Government Minister Marcus Jones has today (18 September 2017) set out plans to strengthen rules to prevent anyone found guilty of serious crimes from serving on local councils.

Under the planned...

Press release: UK ready to respond to Hurricane Maria
seen at 11:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

VIDEOS AND IMAGES – view and download from Google drive

The UK is in position to respond to further extreme weather in the Caribbean as the approaching Storm Maria is reclassified as a hurricane...

Press release: COBR meeting on Hurricanes Irma and Maria 18 September 2017: update on government response
seen at 11:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

We remain concerned that Hurricane Maria, which is strengthening as it approaches the Leeward Islands, could hit the UK’s Overseas Territories in the Caribbean already affected as well as Montserrat.

...

Press release: Prevention and repair essential in domestic abuse cases
seen at 11:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Domestic abuse is an endemic but not inevitable problem, inspectors said today (Tuesday 19 September).

A report on the response for children living with domestic abuse finds that social workers...

News story: Mundell: Leaving the EU will transform global trade
seen at 11:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

In a speech during a trade visit at the Diplomatic Academy, attended by senior members of the Paraguayan government, Mr Mundell focused on strengthening ties between Scotland and Paraguay, and the future of international...

News story: Government welcomes proposals outlined by the Takeover Panel
seen at 11:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Business Secretary Greg Clark has welcomed proposals outlined today by the Takeover Panel, the independent body responsible for issuing and administering the Takeover Code. A consultation is seeking views on...

News story: Reducing regulatory burden: the Ofqual handbook and more
seen at 11:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (19 September 2017) Ofqual is announcing a package of measures that support our commitment to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden.

In October, we will be launching a preview version of the Ofqual...

Guidance: Asylum claims in detention
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This tells staff how to manage individuals in detention who have claimed asylum and processing individuals into detention following an asylum claim.

National Statistics: Deaths registered in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 8 Sept 2017
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Contracts that do not guarantee a minimum number of hours: September 2017
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Road fuel prices: 18 September 2017
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Cost of unleaded petrol (ULSP) and unleaded diesel (ULSD) in the UK as at Monday 18 September 2017.

National Statistics: Average weekly earnings, bonus payments in Great Britain: financial year ending 2017
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Research and analysis: Sexually transmitted infections: London data
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This report and accompanying slideset summarises the 2016 data for STIs in London.

STIs remain an important public health problem in London. Men who have sex with men (MSM), young people and black...

Guidance: Joint inspections of the response to children living with domestic abuse: September 2016 to March 2017
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report setting out the multi-agency response to children living with domestic abuse.

Joint targeted area inspections include a ‘deep dive’ investigation – an evaluation of children and young...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly update.

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 253KB

Weekly road fuel prices (CSV) <...
Official Statistics: Mental Health Services Monthly Statistics final June, provisional July 2017
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

The Mental Health Services Dataset (MHSDS) covers NHS funded secondary mental health, learning disability and autism services for all ages and this report includes a variety of measures about activity, caseload...

Official Statistics: Out of Area Placements in Mental Health Services July 2017
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This report presents early findings from the Out of Area Placements (OAPs) collection. The collection is expected to capture the details of all OAPs in England from both NHS and independent providers. This collection...

Corporate report: Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MAIB is investigating the fire in the forward engine room of the passenger ro-ro ferry Wight Sky on 12 September 2017, in which the vessel’s chief engineer was injured.

All new investigations will...

FOI release: DfT: FOI and EIR disclosure log, August 2017
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

List of responses to FOI and EIR requests where some or all of the requested information was disclosed to the applicant. The list covers responses completed by Department for Transport during August 2017.

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Decision: North Pole International: re-regulating part of the rail depot
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

These documents outline the Secretary of State for Transport’s decision to re-regulate the North Pole International light maintenance depot in London. The depot was originally deregulated from section 16A(2) ...

Consultation outcome: Severn crossings: proposed toll reductions
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Objection and representation period for reviewing a draft charging order and other information announced.

The government has proposed halving tolls at the Severn crossings when the current concession...

Notice: Licensing newsletters 2017
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 newsletter added

To promote competition within the coal industry, the Coal Authority publicises applications for rights and interests in coal.

Guidance: HS2 need to sell scheme: guidance and application form
seen at 10:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: easy read guidance added

This guidance is for property owners whose properties may be affected by the HS2 route, and who have a compelling reason to sell their property.

You can also find...

Press release: Secretary of State for Wales views new wings at Airbus in north Wales
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Wales is a hub of high skilled manufacturing, and it’s great to see companies like Airbus stimulating the local economy and developing new technologies.

Welsh Secretary of State Alun Cairns will visit...

News story: Channel Tunnel people smuggling gang jailed
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Birmingham-based crime gang’s activities began to unravel on 12 March 2015, when a car was stopped by Border Force officers at the UK Control Zone in Coquelles, France. The driver was Lee Anderson, 46, and...

News story: Hurricanes Irma and Maria: government response and advice
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update on Government response to Hurricane Irma and Maria added

Hurricane Irma has affected large parts of the Caribbean. Hurricane Maria is forecast to bring further hazardous sea and weather ...

Press release: Prevention and repair essential in domestic abuse cases
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Domestic abuse is an endemic but not inevitable problem, inspectors said today (Tuesday 19 September).

A report on the response for children living with domestic abuse finds that social workers...

Press release: Dean of Exeter: Jonathan Greener
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Very Reverend Jonathan Desmond Francis Greener, MA, Dean of Wakefield, in the diocese of Leeds, to be appointed to the Deanery of the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter...

Speech: UK Statement to the 61st General Conference of the IAEA
seen at 10:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Madame President, Excellencies, and distinguished guests,

The United Kingdom associates itself with the statement made by the distinguished representative of Estonia on behalf of the European Union.

Guidance: Asylum claims in detention
seen at 09:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

This tells staff how to manage individuals in detention who have claimed asylum and processing individuals into detention following an asylum claim.

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 09:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 18 September 2017.

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

The graphs give an...

Guidance: How to make a complaint to Defence Business Services
seen at 09:32, 19 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced leaflet with the latest edition

A guide for external customers (non MOD civilian employees) who are dissatisfied with the service they have received from the Defence Business Services (...

Speech: Addressing the Global Cyber Challenge
seen at 09:30, 19 September in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to be here with you today.

We meet at an auspicious time.

A time of change faster than anyone has known. Around the world, we are living through a technological revolution which...