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26 September 2017

FOI release: Litter collection on the M6 in Cumbria
seen at 22:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for details of the amount of litter collected on the M6 in Cumbria since 2015.

FOI release: M56 Maintenance Records
seen at 22:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for safety inspection details in relation to the M56 between junctions 11 and 12.

Speech: "Despite years of progress, Afghanistan continues to face tough security and development challenges."
seen at 22:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President.

And thank you Special Representative Yamamoto for your briefing today. At the outset I want to express my gratitude, and that of my government, for the work that you and your team...

FOI release: Litter collection on the M6 in Cumbria
seen at 21:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for details of the amount of litter collected on the M6 in Cumbria since 2015.

FOI release: M56 Maintenance Records
seen at 21:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for safety inspection details in relation to the M56 between junctions 11 and 12.

Speech: "Suffering on this scale cannot be allowed to continue. South Sudan cannot continue on its current path."
seen at 21:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President. At the outset, let me take the opportunity to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. Shearer and also President Mogae for their briefings, and to reiterate the UK...

Form: Statement of capital when reducing capital in a company after share warrants cancelled (SH19)
seen at 20:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Notice updated on attachment.

This form can be used as a statement of capital by a company reducing its capital following a court order to cancel outstanding share warrants.

The continuation...

Guidance: Registration as a British citizen: stateless persons
seen at 20:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This guidance tells Home Office staff how to consider requests to register as British citizens from individuals who are stateless.

Transparency data: Government Hospitality wine cellar: annual statement 2016 to 2017
seen at 20:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The annual statement on the Government Hospitality wine cellar is published as part of the commitments made by the government following the review of the wine cellar in 2010. The statement gives a transparent...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 20:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Civil Legal Advice procurement process opens.

Latest updates 26 September 2017 – Civil Legal Advice procurement process opens

The procurement process for telephone-based Civil Legal Advice (CLA...

Guidance: Civil legal advice 2018 contract
seen at 20:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The Civil Legal Advice 2018 Contract covers remote advice in the categories of:

Family Housing and debt Education Discrimination law Face-to-Face services in education and discrimination Law only...
Guidance: The Department of Health agreement of balances
seen at 20:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the Agreement of Balances Guidance 2017 to 2018.

This is practical guidance for the completion of the DH accounting group ‘agreement of balances’ (AoB) exercises.

The guidance...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2017
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 38, 2017.

Registered Medical Practitioners in England and Wales have a statutory duty to notify a Proper Officer of the local authority, often the CCDC (Consultant in Communicable...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 38, 2017.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Research and analysis: UK breeds at risk from exotic animal disease outbreaks
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the latest information (September 2017).

The list is published by the Farm Animal Genetic Resources Committee (FAnGR Committee).

These farm animal and poultry breeds are at...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Local authorities seeking proposers' to add a school specification in west Bromwich, Sandwell. Updated 'Section 6A approved/under consideration schools' to add Okehampton, Devon and Amesbury...

Research and analysis: Impact of external pressures on fisheries in Western Waters (area 7)
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R046 Requirement detail

Current fisheries fleet forecasting models used in marine management are unable to account for some pressures which may affect activity within the fishery (such as quotas...

Research and analysis: Co-location displacement in the marine area, the likelihood and impact on marine activities
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R016 Requirement detail

Marine plans form a plan-led system for marine activities. Marine plans will ensure that different and competing activities are managed in such a way that they contribute...

Research and analysis: Temporal variability of priority marine species and habitats
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R110 Requirement detail

Species and habitats often have variable distribution and condition in space and time. Some are particularly dynamic such as those in transitional and intertidal waters that...

Research and analysis: Novel technologies to reduce risks to marine protected areas
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R109 Requirement detail

Management measures for marine protected areas preclude certain activities because of the environmental risk resulting from the likely impacts of those activities. Novel ...

Research and analysis: Continued development of standardised methods for describing environmental pressures and sensitivities
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R104 Requirement detail

Human use of the marine environment exerts a range of pressures on marine species. Depending on the pressure type, pressure intensity, and sensitivity of the species to that...

Guidance: Belgium – Consular Fees
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New consular fees for Belgium.

A full list of consular fees, those highlighted denote services offered in Brussels.

Guidance: Submitting data to Ofqual
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor update to 'Guide to the data submission process' and 'Guide for malpractice'.

We collect a wide range of data about regulated qualifications, from which we produce official and national statistics...

FOI release: Staffing
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Staffing

FOI release: Brexit Contingency Plan
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Ccontingency plan on Brexit

Statistical data set: Fisheries Data Exchange System outputs (catch reports)
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 2017 data added

2017 year to date

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 375KB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive...
Guidance: Drug Safety Update: monthly PDF newsletter
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded September's DSU

You can search for individual articles in our online version of the Drug Safety Update.

Previous monthly editions of Drug Safety Update are available on ...

Guidance: People with learning disabilities: making reasonable adjustments
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added blood test reasonable adjustment guide.

Under the Equality Act 2010 public sector organisations have to make changes in their approach or provision to ensure that services are accessible...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Owen Pybus
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

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

Location teacher worked: Warwickshire, ...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Matthew McGowan
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0347846 ...
Decision: South Bromsgrove High School
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3314

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Worcestershire county council...

Form: Statement of capital when reducing capital in a company after share warrants cancelled (SH19)
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Notice updated on attachment.

This form can be used as a statement of capital by a company reducing its capital following a court order to cancel outstanding share warrants.

The continuation...

Guidance: Registration as a British citizen: stateless persons
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This guidance tells Home Office staff how to consider requests to register as British citizens from individuals who are stateless.

Transparency data: Government Hospitality wine cellar: annual statement 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:40, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The annual statement on the Government Hospitality wine cellar is published as part of the commitments made by the government following the review of the wine cellar in 2010. The statement gives a transparent...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 18:37, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Civil Legal Advice procurement process opens.

Latest updates 26 September 2017 – Civil Legal Advice procurement process opens

The procurement process for telephone-based Civil Legal Advice (CLA...

Guidance: Civil legal advice 2018 contract
seen at 18:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The Civil Legal Advice 2018 Contract covers remote advice in the categories of:

Family Housing and debt Education Discrimination law Face-to-Face services in education and discrimination Law only...
Guidance: The Department of Health agreement of balances
seen at 18:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the Agreement of Balances Guidance 2017 to 2018.

This is practical guidance for the completion of the DH accounting group ‘agreement of balances’ (AoB) exercises.

The guidance...

Scotland needs to take more action to meet its ambitious climate change plans
seen at 18:30, 26 September in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Scotland’s plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions into the 2030s will need to bring forward firmer policies in transport, heating and other sectors if it is to remain world-leading, the Committee on Climate...

Press release: PM meeting with Donald Tusk: 26 September 2017
seen at 18:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister began by re-stating her wish for a bold and unique new economic partnership with the EU, based on a joint commitment to free trade and high standards...

News story: Alun Cairns joins Aston Martin to promote careers in STEM to St Athan pupils
seen at 18:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

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 careers to pupils from St Athan...

News story: Veterans encouraged to sign up for career transition events
seen at 18:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The London Veterans and Advisory Pensions Committee (VAPC) is encouraging veterans seeking employment to attend a series of career transition events, the first of which will be held on 2 October 2017.

News story: Civil news: 2018 tender update on CLA contracts
seen at 18:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A tender for specialist 2018 CLA telephone advice contracts opens on 26 September 2017.

When will new contracts begin?

New CLA contracts will be signed in late May of 2018 with services starting on 1...

Corporate report: Defra accounting officer system statement (AOSS)
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Report setting out the accountability relationships and processes within Defra, making it clear who is accountable for what, from the Principle Accounting Officer down. It covers the core department, its arm’...

Notice: TA11 6EW, Ridgeway Foods Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:34, 26 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: Ridgeway Foods...
Notice: EX15 2PJ, Willand O&M Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:34, 26 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: Willand O&...
Guidance: ILR specification, validation rules and appendices 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of ILR specification 2017 to 2018 uploaded on 26 September 2017.

Individualised Learner Record (ILR) specification 2017 to 2018

This document sets out the details of data about further...

Research and analysis: National Minimum Wage: Low Pay Commission autumn 2016 report
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data tables uploaded

LPC Autumn 2016 Report

This report sets out the LPC’s recommendations for the minimum wage rates to apply from April 2017. This covers the National Living Wage (NLW) applicable...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2017
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 38, 2017.

Registered Medical Practitioners in England and Wales have a statutory duty to notify a Proper Officer of the local authority, often the CCDC (Consultant in Communicable...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 38, 2017.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Research and analysis: UK breeds at risk from exotic animal disease outbreaks
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the latest information (September 2017).

The list is published by the Farm Animal Genetic Resources Committee (FAnGR Committee).

These farm animal and poultry breeds are at...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Local authorities seeking proposers' to add a school specification in west Bromwich, Sandwell. Updated 'Section 6A approved/under consideration schools' to add Okehampton, Devon and Amesbury...

Guidance: Apply for a British Overseas Territory or Commonwealth country visa
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find out the process on how to apply for a visa to a Commonwealth country or British overseas territory.

Research and analysis: Impact of external pressures on fisheries in Western Waters (area 7)
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R046 Requirement detail

Current fisheries fleet forecasting models used in marine management are unable to account for some pressures which may affect activity within the fishery (such as quotas...

Research and analysis: Co-location displacement in the marine area, the likelihood and impact on marine activities
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R016 Requirement detail

Marine plans form a plan-led system for marine activities. Marine plans will ensure that different and competing activities are managed in such a way that they contribute...

Research and analysis: Temporal variability of priority marine species and habitats
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R110 Requirement detail

Species and habitats often have variable distribution and condition in space and time. Some are particularly dynamic such as those in transitional and intertidal waters that...

Research and analysis: Novel technologies to reduce risks to marine protected areas
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R109 Requirement detail

Management measures for marine protected areas preclude certain activities because of the environmental risk resulting from the likely impacts of those activities. Novel ...

Research and analysis: Continued development of standardised methods for describing environmental pressures and sensitivities
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R104 Requirement detail

Human use of the marine environment exerts a range of pressures on marine species. Depending on the pressure type, pressure intensity, and sensitivity of the species to that...

Guidance: Belgium – Consular Fees
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New consular fees for Belgium.

A full list of consular fees, those highlighted denote services offered in Brussels.

Guidance: Submitting data to Ofqual
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor update to 'Guide to the data submission process' and 'Guide for malpractice'.

We collect a wide range of data about regulated qualifications, from which we produce official and national statistics...

Open consultation: Rail sector: changes to complaints handling
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The consultation is asking:

for views on the organisation which consumers will be signposted too when their complaint is unresolved for the time limit for informing consumers of their right to go to...
Consultation outcome: Highways England: enforcement policy
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Conclusions and outcomes from the enforcement policy for Highways England released.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has enforcement powers in respect of Highways England. We are consulting...

FOI release: Staffing
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Staffing

Consultation outcome: Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011: authorisation approach
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The consultation asks if:

there any issues with ORR’s proposed approach that have not been identified? it is clear how the authorisation process will work under the proposed approach? you think you...
Consultation outcome: Goal-setting principles for railway safety
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Conclusions and outcomes from the ‘goal-setting principles for railway safety’ released.

The Office of Rail and Road seeks views on a draft document ‘Goal-setting principles for railway safety’ ...

FOI release: Brexit Contingency Plan
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Ccontingency plan on Brexit

Statistical data set: Fisheries Data Exchange System outputs (catch reports)
seen at 16:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 2017 data added

2017 year to date

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 375KB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive...
Notice: PR4 0RU, Convenitis Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 26 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: SP11 7BX, Dale Building Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 26 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...

Guidance: Drug Safety Update: monthly PDF newsletter
seen at 16:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded September's DSU

You can search for individual articles in our online version of the Drug Safety Update.

Previous monthly editions of Drug Safety Update are available on ...

Notice: LE12 6LJ, Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 26 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...

Guidance: People with learning disabilities: making reasonable adjustments
seen at 16:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added blood test reasonable adjustment guide.

Under the Equality Act 2010 public sector organisations have to make changes in their approach or provision to ensure that services are accessible...

Correspondence: STA assessment update: 26 September 2017
seen at 16:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).
Primary assessment Information: government response to Rochford Review recommendations Key stage 2 Reminder: submit your school’s 2017 to 2018 holiday dates
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Owen Pybus
seen at 16:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

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

Location teacher worked: Warwickshire, ...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Matthew McGowan
seen at 16:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0347846 ...
Decision: South Bromsgrove High School
seen at 16:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3314

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Worcestershire county council...

Archives at Night: Cabinet of Curiosities programme announced
seen at 16:30, 26 September in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

An essential part of any self-respecting Edwardian antiquarian’s home, a ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’, or ‘Wonder Room’, contained their collection of unusual and extraordinary items.

For one night only, as...

New classroom resource for Key Stages 3 and 4: The Holocaust
seen at 16:30, 26 September in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

There is no doubt in my mind that we are in the presence of one of the greatest and most horrible crimes ever committed.

Winston Churchill, July 1944

In unleashing the Second World War, the Nazi...

The National Archives celebrates the achievements of archive trainees
seen at 16:30, 26 September in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Today at The National Archives the achievements of 12 archive trainees were celebrated. They formed the final cohort of the Transforming Archives programme.

Transforming Archives is part of the Heritage...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 16:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: International Development Secretary Priti Patel’s Visit to the Caribbean – 23-24 September 2017

International Development Secretary Priti Patel’s Visit to the Caribbean: 23 to 24 September 2017 <...
Press release: Foreign Secretary's statement on Kurdish referendum
seen at 16:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on the referendum being held in the Kurdish Region of Iraq, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

The UK does not support this referendum and continues to back the sovereignty and territorial...

Press release: Major upgrades for eastern A27 announced
seen at 16:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Four junctions along a nine mile section of the A27 between Lewes and Polegate will be improved, a section of the Polegate bypass will be upgraded to a dual carriageway and walking and cycling facilities along...

News story: RAF Valley’s future secure for next 25 years as restoration work is completed
seen at 16:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The station is primarily used for advanced fast jet training for pilots and, whilst the previous infrastructure was strong enough for the Hawk aircraft, it has been restored to support pilots training in the ...

News story: Asian hornet identified in Devon
seen at 16:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The National Bee Unit has confirmed a sighting of the Asian hornet at an apiary near Woolacombe in Devon.

The Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet and poses no greater risk to human health...

News story: Decommissioning milestone at Oldbury nuclear site in Gloucestershire
seen at 16:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A total of 109 low level waste skips, the containers which were used to hold fuel elements once they had been removed from the reactor, have now been safely taken out of the ponds; processed and packaged for ...

Transparency data: DFID government e-payment framework transactions August 2017
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

DFID publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Croatia – Consular Fees
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change in Consular Fees for Croatia

A full list of Consular fees:

In line with the changes to notarial and documentary services outlined in the Consular Strategy 2013-2016, not all services...

National Statistics: Public sector finances bulletin
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: File updated to correct an error in the estimation of local government and public sector net borrowing in 2016 and 2017.

The public sector finances statistical bulletin is published jointly by ...

FOI release: Recruitment and Umbrella Companies
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

How many OAG staff are employed through recruitment or umbrella companies

FOI release: IT Expenditure
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Details of spending on computers and laptops

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: organ builder (Approved for delivery)
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added funding band and Approved for delivery

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships...
Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Hearing of Mr Wall and Mr Edwards added. Removed for Mr Owen Pybus and Mr Matthew McGowan

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

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Independent report: IRP: Horton Hospital, Banbury initial assessment
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Referral from Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee regarding temporary closure of consultant-led maternity services.

FOI release: IT Software
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Usage of IT software

Statistical data set: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated stats from 26 September 2017

Members of the public can ask the Attorney General’s office to examine sentences handed down by Crown Courts in England and Wales within 28 days of sentencing...

Decision: Homer, Lin - former Permanent Secretary, HMRC - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointments with Centre For Ageing Better and Stefanou Foundation added.

Letters to Dame Lin Homer, former Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive, HMRC. The Committee’s advice, that these appointments...

Decision: Prout, David, Director General, Department for Transport - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The letter to David Prout, former Director General, Department for Transport. The Committee’s advice, that this appointment be subject to conditions, was accepted.

Decision: Percy, Andrew - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Andrew Percy, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government. The Committee’s advice, that this appointment be subject to conditions, was accepted.

Policy paper: Newhaven flood alleviation scheme
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to the scheme 26 September 2017.

This document explains the plans to reduce flood risk from the sea and the river along the Ouse valley in Newhaven.

Decision: Godfrey, John - Director of Policy, No.10 - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The letter to John Manzoni, Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office, about John Godfrey, former Director of Policy at No.10. The Committee’s advice, that this appointment be subject to conditions, was accepted...

Open consultation: National LGBT survey
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include Easy Read versions of the survey for people with learning difficulties.

Before you start

To respond to this survey, you should be:

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender...
Notice: References to the Court of Justice of the European Union
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: C-476/17 questions referred added.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) publishes information on cases that comes to its attention concerning intellectual property matters. We publish the specific...

Corporate report: Defra accounting officer system statement (AOSS)
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Report setting out the accountability relationships and processes within Defra, making it clear who is accountable for what, from the Principle Accounting Officer down. It covers the core department, its arm’...

Guidance: IP in education
seen at 14:36, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: IP for Research links added.

The Intellectual Property Office has developed a range of tools, guidance and teaching resources to help you understand, manage and exploit your IP. These products ...

Notice: IG11 0AD, Shanks Waste Management Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:36, 26 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: TS9 5NQ, Noble Foods Co: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/CP3137RR/A001
seen at 14:36, 26 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: TA11 6EW, Ridgeway Foods Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:35, 26 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: Ridgeway Foods...
Notice: RH14 9EG, Charles Muddle Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:35, 26 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: EX15 2PJ, Willand O&M Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:35, 26 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: Willand O&...
Guidance: ILR specification, validation rules and appendices 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of ILR specification 2017 to 2018 uploaded on 26 September 2017.

Individualised Learner Record (ILR) specification 2017 to 2018

This document sets out the details of data about further...

Research and analysis: National Minimum Wage: Low Pay Commission autumn 2016 report
seen at 14:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data tables uploaded

LPC Autumn 2016 Report

This report sets out the LPC’s recommendations for the minimum wage rates to apply from April 2017. This covers the National Living Wage (NLW) applicable...

Guidance: Patents RAPS Manual
seen at 14:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The manual includes detailed desk instructions on the practices and procedures for Restorations, Surrender, Cancellation of Licence of Right and post-grant amendments and corrections. This manual has been produced...

News story: Fatal tram accident in Croydon
seen at 14:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update to provide current investigation status.

The RAIB investigation into the fatal accident that occurred near Sandilands Junction on the London Tramlink system is nearing completion.

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Press release: 5 year ban for Merseyside takeaway owner who under-declared VAT
seen at 14:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Ricky Yan Kay Sum, director of Yat Yeen Limited, which traded under the name of Chung Ku, also failed to pay the under-declared VAT.

Sum has given an undertaking to the Secretary of State for Business...

Form: Apply to the Life Chances Fund
seen at 11:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Life Chances Fund is now closed for Expressions of Interest.

Apply to the Life Chances Fund

The Life Chances Fund is now closed for Expressions of Interest.

Applicants can use our online...

Transparency data: DFID government e-payment framework transactions August 2017
seen at 11:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

DFID publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Croatia – Consular Fees
seen at 11:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change in Consular Fees for Croatia

A full list of Consular fees:

In line with the changes to notarial and documentary services outlined in the Consular Strategy 2013-2016, not all services...

National Statistics: Public sector finances bulletin
seen at 11:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: File updated to correct an error in the estimation of local government and public sector net borrowing in 2016 and 2017.

The public sector finances statistical bulletin is published jointly by ...

FOI release: Recruitment and Umbrella Companies
seen at 11:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

How many OAG staff are employed through recruitment or umbrella companies

Department for Education statistics
seen at 11:30, 26 September in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

 

Ed Humpherson, Office for Statistics Regulation to Mike Jones, Department for Education.

NHS Scotland’s Information Services Division (ISD) Chronic Pain Waiting Time Statistics
seen at 11:30, 26 September in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Ed Humpherson, Office for Statistics Regulation to Dorothy-Grace Elder (on behalf of the Cross-Party Group on Chronic Pain).

Press release: CMA steps in to give people a better deal on comparison sites
seen at 11:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its final report following a market study into the use of price comparison sites and other apps.

The year-long examination found that these...

Press release: Celebrating 100 years of scientific expertise: APHA’s Weybridge laboratory reaches its centenary
seen at 11:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Weybridge site is an internationally recognised veterinary research and laboratory testing facility. It has a remit to protect the nation from a wide range of diseases which can affect both livestock and ...

News story: UK Pavilion at Astana Expo 2017 scoops 2 design awards
seen at 11:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK’s interactive installation at the ‘Future Energy’ Expo 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan has won a silver exhibition design award from the organising body of the global event, The Bureau International des Expositions...

Guidance: Cyprus – Consular Fees
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fees from 22 September.

A full list of Consular fees

Regulation: Notice of authorised amendments (NAA) 2017 documents
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NAA 17/29 relating to RA 1026, NAA 17/30 relating to RA 3204, NAA 17/31 relating to RA 3228, NAA 17/32 relating to RA 3240 and NAA 17/33 relating to RA 3241 have all been published.

A notice of...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 1000 series: general regulations (GEN)
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The combined 1000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 1026 – Roles and Responsibilities: Aerodrome Operator Issue 3 – See NAA 17/29.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to...

Regulation: Table of contents: 1000 series (GEN) regulatory articles
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 49 has been published under NAA 17/29.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 1026: aerodrome operator
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 3 has been published under NAA 17/29.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3000 series: air traffic management regulations (ATM)
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3204 - Air Traffic Management Records Issue 3 – See NAA 17/30, RA 3228 – Separation Standards Issue 3 - See NAA 17/31, RA 3240 – ...

Regulation: Table of Contents: 3000 (ATM) regulatory articles
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 16 has been published under NAA 17/32 and NAA 17/33.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3204: air traffic management (ATM) records
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 3 has been published under NAA 17/30.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3228: separation standards
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 3 has been published under NAA 17/31.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3240: contingency operations for simultaneous failure of surveillance radars and/or air traffic management communication systems
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 3 has been published under NAA 17/32.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3241: secondary surveillance radar (SSR) alone operations
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 2 has been published under NAA 17/33.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of FIS and data returns known issues 2017 to 2018 uploaded on 26 September 2017.

Funding Information System (FIS)

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

Guidance: MIN 556 (M) Port Marine Safety Code Compliance Submission
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all Harbour Masters, UK Ports, Harbour Authorities, Marinas and all Representatives within the UK Port Sector

Guidance: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme approved chargepoint model list
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme approved chargepoint model list updated

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

Guidance: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list updated

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

Official Statistics: Initial teacher education: inspections and outcomes as at 30 June 2017
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

These statistics covering initial teacher education (ITE) in England are made up of:

main messages in HTML, word and pdf format charts and tables, and two individual provider-level data in excel format...
Official Statistics: Help to Work: statistics
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Help to Work statistics (data to June 2017) and a new background information note. This includes details of changes in the statistics.

These Help to Work scheme statistics provide...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly road fuel prices data published

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 253KB

Weekly...
Form: Apply to the Life Chances Fund
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Life Chances Fund is now closed for Expressions of Interest.

Apply to the Life Chances Fund

The Life Chances Fund is now closed for Expressions of Interest.

Applicants can use our online...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 10:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Formal notice added for Mr Michael Harrison Formal notice amended for Barnett

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

Members of...

Press release: 200 miles and countless tests: Porton Man three years on
seen at 10:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Three years after it arrived, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl) Porton Man is proving its pioneering value by helping to shape the way the UK and the US develop the latest in suited protection...

Press release: Freshers warned against self-prescribing: you’re not doctors yet
seen at 10:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

As another academic year begins, freshers and university students are being warned of the possible dangers to their health from self-prescribing and self-medicating with powerful prescription medicines.

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Guidance: Cyprus – Consular Fees
seen at 09:58, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fees from 22 September.

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Digital comparison tools: summary of final report
seen at 09:58, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

In September 2017, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final report following its market study into digital comparison tools (DCTs).

The summary of the final report sets out:

...
Regulation: Notice of authorised amendments (NAA) 2017 documents
seen at 09:58, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NAA 17/29 relating to RA 1026, NAA 17/30 relating to RA 3204, NAA 17/31 relating to RA 3228, NAA 17/32 relating to RA 3240 and NAA 17/33 relating to RA 3241 have all been published.

A notice of...

Regulation: Notice of authorised amendments (NAA) reference table
seen at 09:58, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NAA 17/29 relating to RA 1026, NAA 17/30 relating to RA 3204, NAA 17/31 relating to RA 3228, NAA 17/32 relating to RA 3240 and NAA 17/33 relating to RA 3241 have all been published.

A notice of...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 1000 series: general regulations (GEN)
seen at 09:38, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The combined 1000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 1026 – Roles and Responsibilities: Aerodrome Operator Issue 3 – See NAA 17/29.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to...

Regulation: Table of contents: 1000 series (GEN) regulatory articles
seen at 09:38, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 49 has been published under NAA 17/29.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 1026: aerodrome operator
seen at 09:38, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 3 has been published under NAA 17/29.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3000 series: air traffic management regulations (ATM)
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3204 - Air Traffic Management Records Issue 3 – See NAA 17/30, RA 3228 – Separation Standards Issue 3 - See NAA 17/31, RA 3240 – ...

Regulation: Table of Contents: 3000 (ATM) regulatory articles
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 16 has been published under NAA 17/32 and NAA 17/33.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3204: air traffic management (ATM) records
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 3 has been published under NAA 17/30.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3228: separation standards
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 3 has been published under NAA 17/31.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3240: contingency operations for simultaneous failure of surveillance radars and/or air traffic management communication systems
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 3 has been published under NAA 17/32.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3241: secondary surveillance radar (SSR) alone operations
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 2 has been published under NAA 17/33.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of FIS and data returns known issues 2017 to 2018 uploaded on 26 September 2017.

Funding Information System (FIS)

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

Guidance: MIN 556 (M) Port Marine Safety Code Compliance Submission
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all Harbour Masters, UK Ports, Harbour Authorities, Marinas and all Representatives within the UK Port Sector

Open consultation: Open access restriction at Harwood Village: how to comment
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The Forestry Commission is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Open consultation: Open access restriction at South Falstone: how to comment
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The Forestry Commission is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Guidance: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme approved chargepoint model list
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme approved chargepoint model list updated

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

Guidance: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list updated

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

National Statistics: Civil partnership statistics in England and Wales: 2016
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Deaths registered by area in England and Wales, monthly provisional: Aug 2017
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Deaths registered in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 15 Sept 2017
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Wales tourism accommodation occupancy surveys: July 2017
seen at 09:34, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

The surveys act as a monitor of the performance and the results are widely used by operators, Visit Wales, local authorities and other organisations involved in planning, marketing and developing tourism resources...

Official Statistics: Initial teacher education: inspections and outcomes as at 30 June 2017
seen at 09:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

These statistics covering initial teacher education (ITE) in England are made up of:

main messages in HTML, word and pdf format charts and tables, and two individual provider-level data in excel format...
Official Statistics: Psychological Therapies: reports on the use of IAPT services, England June 2017 final
seen at 09:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

This statistical release makes available the most recent Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) monthly and quarterly data, including activity, waiting times, and outcomes such as recovery.

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Official Statistics: Public perceptions of the police, PCSPs and the Northern Ireland Policing Board
seen at 09:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

This publication can be accessed here

Official Statistics: Families and the labour market, England: 2017
seen at 09:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Personal well-being in the UK: April 2016 to March 2017
seen at 09:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Road fuel prices: 25 September 2017
seen at 09:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Cost of unleaded petrol (ULSP) and unleaded diesel (ULSD) in the UK as at Monday 25 September 2017.

Official Statistics: Help to Work: statistics
seen at 09:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Help to Work statistics (data to June 2017) and a new background information note. This includes details of changes in the statistics.

These Help to Work scheme statistics provide...

National Statistics: Rail safety, key safety statistics part 1: 2016 to 2017
seen at 09:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 09:33, 26 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly road fuel prices data published

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 253KB

Weekly...
North Cheshire energy research site plans
seen at 09:33, 26 September in NERC news (Our copy).

The British Geological Survey (BGS) has announced the location for a new 'observatory for the underground' that will provide important research evidence on natural resources for heat and energy.

Press release: CMA steps in to give people a better deal on comparison sites
seen at 09:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its final report following a market study into the use of price comparison sites and other apps.

The year-long examination found that these...

News story: Subsidy free solar comes to the UK
seen at 09:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The 45 acre Clayhill solar farm and energy storage facility near Flitwick in Bedfordshire, built by energy provider Anesco, is made up of over 30,000 solar panels - enough to power 2,500 homes.

The solar...

Press release: PM call with President Xi: 25 September 2017
seen at 09:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street Spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to President Xi of China earlier today.

They agreed the UK and China should continue to consolidate the “Golden Era” of bilateral...

News story: Georgia v Wales – 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Travel Advice
seen at 09:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Date: Friday 6 October 2017

Venue: Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi, Georgia Dinamo Arena

Kick off time: 8pm local time (BST +3)

As well as this advice, check out our travel...

UK Anti-Doping Calls for Legislative Change Against the Importation and Use of IPEDs
seen at 02:31, 26 September in News (Our copy).
UK Anti-Doping Calls for Legislative Change Against the Importation and Use of IPEDs
Press release: 200 miles and countless tests: Porton Man three years on
seen at 02:30, 26 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Three years after it arrived, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl) Porton Man is proving its pioneering value by helping to shape the way the UK and the US develop the latest in suited protection...