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05 October 2017

Speech: "UN peacekeeping missions are not meant to stay the same. They are meant to evolve alongside the conditions on the ground"
seen at 23:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President and thank you Jean-Pierre, Marc-André and Masud for your briefings.

I want to begin by paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women of UN Peacekeeping. They ...

News story: The Home Office’s consideration of children’s ‘best interests’ – Call for evidence
seen at 22:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has begun work on an inspection into how the Home Office ensures it acts in the ‘best interest’ of unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC...

News story: The Home Office’s consideration of children’s ‘best interests’ – Call for evidence
seen at 21:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has begun work on an inspection into how the Home Office ensures it acts in the ‘best interest’ of unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC...

Open consultation: Revised requirements for radiological protection: emergency preparedness and response
seen at 20:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This consultation is relevant to those working with radiological material, in particular where an emergency as a result of that work might have an impact on the public.

Emergency planners working in local...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 20:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised DMG volume 5 chapters 28 and 29. Annotated to DMG memo 20/17.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are...

Guidance: What does the Armed Forces Covenant mean for businesses?
seen at 20:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of 'Armed Forces Covenant: ideas for best practice'.

Armed Forces Covenant guidance for businesses.

Related information: Businesses who have signed the Armed ...
Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 20:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended Dartmoor firing times for week commencing 2 October 2017 due to changes in firing times on Friday 6 October 2017.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format ...

Guidance: The white book for foreign service advisers and defence attachés
seen at 20:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added October edition of the white book.

Commonwealth Defence Liaison Staffs and Foreign Service Attachés accredited to London

This publication is no longer publicly available and is only provided...

Transparency data: Prompt payment data for DfE
seen at 20:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the data file for 2017 to 2018.

The percentage of invoices paid within 5 days and within 30 days of receipt. The data is in yearly quarters.

The data covers:

Department for...
Open consultation: Revised requirements for radiological protection: regulation of public exposures and the justification of practices
seen at 20:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The 2013 Euratom Basic Safety Standards Directive (2013/59/EURATOM) lays down safety standards for protecting against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

We’re seeking views on the...

Research and analysis: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 20:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data update, 5 October 2017.

An air quality report for survivors and residents of the areas surrounding Grenfell Tower.

Correspondence: ESFA e-bulletin: 5 October 2017 (issue 190)
seen at 20:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).
Items for schools, colleges, local authorities and other post-16 providers Action 2017 autumn school census Information high needs place change notification arrangements...
Guidance: How to apply for a Government Economic Service sandwich student placement
seen at 18:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: open date added

Sandwich Student Placements 2018-19

The word application form will be available here soon. Please note: We will not accept any applications before the scheme opens.

The...

Independent report: Annual report on the single source regime 2017
seen at 18:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The regulatory framework for single source defence contracts was introduced by Part 2 of the Defence Reform Act 2014 (the Act) and the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014 (the Regulations). To assist the ...

Guidance: Italy – Consular fees
seen at 18:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Fees update from 6 October 2017

A full list of Consular fees.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the AFPRB Chair
seen at 18:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: AL7 4SR, The Honeywagon Co. Ltd.: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:36, 5 October 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: The Honeywagon...
Guidance: High needs funding: due diligence process for special post-16 providers
seen at 18:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: High needs funding due diligence report for 2018 to 2019 has been added and annexes 1 to 3 for 2017 to 2018.

This guidance explains the process that may lead to a grant funding arrangement with...

Guidance: High needs funding arrangements: 2018 to 2019
seen at 18:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published the high needs place change notification 2018 to 2019: technical note and the 2016 to 2017 high needs student numbers recorded in the ILR and school census.

The high needs funding...

Open consultation: Revised requirements for radiological protection: emergency preparedness and response
seen at 18:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This consultation is relevant to those working with radiological material, in particular where an emergency as a result of that work might have an impact on the public.

Emergency planners working in local...

Transparency data: Local authorities who have completed the SCC self assessment tool
seen at 18:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List updated.

This document lists all local authorities who have completed the Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC) self assessment tool.

It also outlines authorities who have...

Guidance: Real Time Information internet submissions: 2018 to 2019 technical specifications
seen at 18:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The documents RTI RIM, Changes and Data items guide have all been updated to v1.1.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 18:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DMG memos 19/17: ESA, response to the first-tier tribunal and 20/17: Infected blood and thalidomide regs.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It...

Guidance: Financial sanctions: guidance, FAQs and information on monetary penalties
seen at 18:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated quick guide to fix broken hyperlink

The general guidance document includes:

information regarding: businesses’ obligations to financial sanctions policy OFSI’s...
Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 18:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised ADM memo: 21/17: Late application for a mandatory reconsideration, effect of a recent 3 judge panel - with revised chapter A3 annotated to it. And new memos 22/17: ESA and UC - response...

Research and analysis: Impact of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund: summary report
seen at 18:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Report summarising evaluation findings. The findings show that the Local Sustainable Transport Fund was successful in achieving its objectives, particularly in relation to:

the local economy ...
Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 18:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised DMG volume 5 chapters 28 and 29. Annotated to DMG memo 20/17.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are...

Guidance: What does the Armed Forces Covenant mean for businesses?
seen at 18:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of 'Armed Forces Covenant: ideas for best practice'.

Armed Forces Covenant guidance for businesses.

Related information: Businesses who have signed the Armed ...
Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended Dartmoor firing times for week commencing 2 October 2017 due to changes in firing times on Friday 6 October 2017.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format ...

Guidance: The white book for foreign service advisers and defence attachés
seen at 18:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added October edition of the white book.

Commonwealth Defence Liaison Staffs and Foreign Service Attachés accredited to London

This publication is no longer publicly available and is only provided...

Transparency data: Prompt payment data for DfE
seen at 18:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the data file for 2017 to 2018.

The percentage of invoices paid within 5 days and within 30 days of receipt. The data is in yearly quarters.

The data covers:

Department for...
Open consultation: Revised requirements for radiological protection: regulation of public exposures and the justification of practices
seen at 18:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The 2013 Euratom Basic Safety Standards Directive (2013/59/EURATOM) lays down safety standards for protecting against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

We’re seeking views on the...

Research and analysis: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 18:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data update, 5 October 2017.

An air quality report for survivors and residents of the areas surrounding Grenfell Tower.

A good founder’s guide to bad VC behaviour
seen at 18:31, 5 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Bad behaviour in the tech sector has been in the spotlight in recent months following revelations about inappropriate behaviour by VCs and founders who have created toxic corporate cultures. How can a founder...

Scotland needs to take more action to meet its ambitious climate change plans
seen at 18:30, 5 October 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...

News story: Personal applicants can now apply for probate online
seen at 18:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Change to acceptance criteria

The Probate Service is now accepting online applications from personal applicants based on the criteria below:

Only one executor is applying There is an ...
Press release: Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for people fleeing Burma reaches £3 million with UK aid support
seen at 18:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Within 24 hours of the Disasters Emergency Committee launching its appeal for Rohingya people fleeing Burma, more than £3 million has been raised.

Of the amount raised so far, &pound...

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 39, 2017.

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

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Corporate report: Sellafield Ltd Context Plan
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This context plan for the Sellafield site has been created to help the planning authorities (Cumbria County Council and Copeland Borough Council) in their assessment of our future site development and associated...

Guidance: Basic need allocations
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Documents updated to reflect funding allocations adjustment as part of the annual update.

Basic need funding is the money we give local authorities each year to help them fulfil their duty to make...

Notice: B7 4RH, Environmental Concern Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:34, 5 October 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: Environmental...
Guidance: Yoxter Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The ‘firing notice’ (sometimes referred to as firing times or programme) for Yoxter training area and range.

Currently only a PDF version is available for web browsing a CSV format will be published in...

Guidance: Langport Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The ‘firing notice’ (sometimes referred to as firing times or programme) for Yoxter training area and range. Currently only a PDF version is available for web browsing, a CSV format will be published in due course...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD sponsored current / planned air exercise list week commencing 9 October 2017.

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

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added operational low flying training timetable 16 to 20 October 2017.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover...

Guidance: How to apply for a Government Economic Service sandwich student placement
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: open date added

Sandwich Student Placements 2018-19

The word application form will be available here soon. Please note: We will not accept any applications before the scheme opens.

The...

Independent report: Annual report on the single source regime 2017
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The regulatory framework for single source defence contracts was introduced by Part 2 of the Defence Reform Act 2014 (the Act) and the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014 (the Regulations). To assist the ...

Guidance: Italy – Consular fees
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Fees update from 6 October 2017

A full list of Consular fees.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary to the Treasury letter to the AFPRB Chair
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: TF13 6QN, Mr Jonathan Benbow: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 5 October 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: AL7 4SR, The Honeywagon Co. Ltd.: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 5 October 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: The Honeywagon...
Notice: HR3 6EA, The Paddocks 2017 Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 5 October 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: PL27 7TB, Mr Simon Hawketts: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 5 October 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: CB23 4NG, Skanska UK plc: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 5 October 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: OX29 9UT, Mr Luke Conlon: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 5 October 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: Pay As You Earn (PAYE): service availability and issues
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for 13 October 2017 to 15 October 2017 added to the page.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the PAYE online service.

Guidance: High needs funding: due diligence process for special post-16 providers
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: High needs funding due diligence report for 2018 to 2019 has been added and annexes 1 to 3 for 2017 to 2018.

This guidance explains the process that may lead to a grant funding arrangement with...

Guidance: Self Assessment: service availability and issues
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for 13 October 2017 to 15 October 2017 added to the page.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the Self Assessment online service.

Guidance: High needs funding arrangements: 2018 to 2019
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published the high needs place change notification 2018 to 2019: technical note and the 2016 to 2017 high needs student numbers recorded in the ILR and school census.

The high needs funding...

Transparency data: Local authorities who have completed the SCC self assessment tool
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List updated.

This document lists all local authorities who have completed the Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC) self assessment tool.

It also outlines authorities who have...

Policy paper: Romsey flood alleviation scheme
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Text amendments 5 October 2017.

This document explains the plans to develop a permanent flood scheme for Romsey.

Guidance: Tuberculosis test for a UK visa: clinics in China
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect closure of Immigration Medical Centre, Wuhan.

Use this document to find out where you must be tested for tuberculosis (TB) if you want to come to the UK for more than 6 months...

Notice: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Due to a high number of submissions, the decision date has moved from 5 October to 10 October 2017 to give more time to consider all the applications.

From 18 September 2017 to 30 November 2017...

Guidance: Real Time Information internet submissions: 2018 to 2019 technical specifications
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The documents RTI RIM, Changes and Data items guide have all been updated to v1.1.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DMG memos 19/17: ESA, response to the first-tier tribunal and 20/17: Infected blood and thalidomide regs.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It...

Guidance: Financial sanctions: guidance, FAQs and information on monetary penalties
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated quick guide to fix broken hyperlink

The general guidance document includes:

information regarding: businesses’ obligations to financial sanctions policy OFSI’s...
Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 16:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised ADM memo: 21/17: Late application for a mandatory reconsideration, effect of a recent 3 judge panel - with revised chapter A3 annotated to it. And new memos 22/17: ESA and UC - response...

Research and analysis: Impact of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund: summary report
seen at 16:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Report summarising evaluation findings. The findings show that the Local Sustainable Transport Fund was successful in achieving its objectives, particularly in relation to:

the local economy ...
NERC announce the Hydro-JULES programme
seen at 16:32, 5 October in NERC news (Our copy).

NERC has announced a major five-year investment in national capability, to develop a new generation of terrestrial hydrological models linked to, and in collaboration with, the Joint UK Land Environment ...

A good founder’s guide to bad VC behaviour
seen at 16:31, 5 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Bad behaviour in the tech sector has been in the spotlight in recent months following revelations about inappropriate behaviour by VCs and founders who have created toxic corporate cultures. How can a founder...

Rugby Union Player Banned for Four Years
seen at 16:31, 5 October in News (Our copy).
Jack McIntosh banned from all sport for four years
Papers from UK Statistics Authority meeting on 20 July 2017
seen at 16:30, 5 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Minutes and matters arising from previous meetings Report from the Authority Chair Reports from Committee Chairs Report from the Chief Executive Report from the Director General for Regulation Delivering the Better...
Press release: Dstl reports on space weather
seen at 16:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Every day this week, Dstl will be posting a ‘Space Weather Forecast’ on social media to increase awareness of how weather in space can impact us on Earth.

The Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre...

Press release: Vital renovation for sea wall at Walton on the Naze
seen at 16:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The sea wall at Walton on the Naze helps to protect a wetland site of designated international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

The repair work will ensure the wall remains an effective flood defence...

News story: Government plans £80 million smart ticketing rail revolution
seen at 16:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has this week set out details of its £80 million programme to introduce smart ticketing across England and Wales by the end of 2018.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said:

News story: Davis: Every region must flourish after Brexit
seen at 16:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Delivering on his commitment to meet with the Northern Combined Authority Mayors, David Davis has today held discussions with Andy Burnham, Steve Rotherham and Ben Houchen about the region’s priorities for EU...

News story: CEN updates affecting chemical measurements (animal feed) September 2017
seen at 16:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The following lists of standards were published by the European standardisation organisation, CEN, during the period June to August 2017, some of which are relevant to chemical measurement in support of regulation...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: geospatial survey technician
seen at 14:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: uploaded assessment plan

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available <...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standards in development
seen at 14:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated document

Employers are encourage to be involved in trailblazer projects so that they can help develop new standards.

These documents are updated regularly to highlight new...

Guidance: Bottled and mineral water scheme: recent trend analysis
seen at 14:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated recent bottled and mineral water scheme: trend analysis.

For further information, please email: foodeqa@phe.gov.uk

Transparency data: UKEF: spend over £25,000, July 2017
seen at 14:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000.

UK Export Finance publishes details of invoices on a monthly basis...

Official Statistics: Early access to medicines scheme applications: pending, refused, granted
seen at 14:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Scientific Opinion stats for October added to the page.

These tables show the number of applications made to the early access to medicines scheme for the promising innovative medicine (PIM) designation...

Guidance: Academies land and buildings collection tool
seen at 14:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with information for academy trusts with church schools occupying church-owned land.

The documents on this page are for use by those academy trusts that need to complete their 2016 to 2017...

Guidance: Recruitment and placement agencies approved by the MCA
seen at 14:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of approved recruitment and placement agencies

The attached table details recruitment and placement agencies approved by MCA under regulation 1.4 of the Maritime Labour Convention...

Guidance: Standard scheme: current distribution
seen at 14:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced STD296 request form with STD298 request form.

Examinations

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens...
Guidance: Norovirus and hepatitis A virus scheme: current distribution
seen at 14:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced distribution NHV001 request form with NHV002 request form.

For further information please contact us at:

Food and environmental proficiency testing unit (FEPTU) <...
Form: Licensed finishing units for cattle: application
seen at 14:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added details for LFUs in Wales.

A licensed finishing unit (LFU) is a type of TB unit which can only be located in the low risk areas of England. A licenced finishing unit (LFU(Wales)) is a type...

Guidance: Pathogenic vibrio scheme: current distribution
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced distribution V050 request form with distribution V051 request form.

The examinations covered are for the presence, absence and enumerations of:

Vibrio parahaemolyticus Vibrio...
Open consultation: Proposed reduction in scope of the Official Statistic Annual population Survey: UK armed forces veterans residing in Great Britain
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The Official Statistic ‘Annual population survey: UK armed forces veterans residing in Great Britain’ presents annual estimates on the size and socio-demographic characteristics of UK armed forces veterans residing...

Guidance: Environmental swab scheme: current distribution
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced distribution ES8 request form with distribution ES9 request form.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that analyse:

swabs for hygiene indicator organisms from both random ...
Guidance: Shellfish scheme: current distribution
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced distribution SF057 request forms with distribution SF058 request forms.

The shellfish scheme provides external quality assessment samples for laboratories that examine raw bivalve molluscs...

Guidance: European food microbiology legislation scheme: current distribution
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced distribution EFL41 request forms with distribution EFL42 request forms.

The European food microbiology legislation scheme assesses the participants’ ability to:

test and interpret...
Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 3 (2017): VAT - treatment of pension fund management services
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This brief sets out a change in HM Revenue and Customs’ policy of allowing all pension fund management services provided by regulated insurance companies to be exempt from VAT. Following the Court of Justice ...

Guidance: Bereavement information for Italy
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance

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

Promotional material: IPO events calendar
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Event UPC and Unitary Patents: Practical Tips for Technology Transfer the date has changed from the 5 October 2017 to 16 October 2017.

There are numerous events throughout the UK and abroad which...

Guidance: MGN 562 Amendment 1 Radio Regulations & GMDSS Radio Updates
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment 1 to MGN 562

Notice to all Ship Builders, Vessel Owners, Vessel Operators, Masters, Skippers, Officers, Certifying Authorities and to Marine Radio Companies.

Guidance: How to apply for a Covenant Fund grant
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Covenant Fund 2017/18: local grants and digital development programme guidance for applicants and Covenant Fund 2017/18: local grants and digital development programme application questions.

Guidance: MGN 324 (M+F) Amendment 1 Watchkeeping Safety – VHF Radio & AIS
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment 1 to MGN 324 (M+F) Watchkeeping Safety - Use of VHF Radio and AIS

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Pilots of Merchant Ships; Nautical Training Institutions; Owners and Skippers...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: RK Intel Ltd
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1520

Applicant Intel Corporation objected to the name used by RK Intel Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Research and analysis: Emergency department: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 39, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2017
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 39, 2017.

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

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Research and analysis: Remote health advice: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 39, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: GP in hours: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 39, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 39, 2017.

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

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Corporate report: Sellafield Ltd Context Plan
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This context plan for the Sellafield site has been created to help the planning authorities (Cumbria County Council and Copeland Borough Council) in their assessment of our future site development and associated...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decision on 10738631 added.

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

Pre 2014 undefended decisions can be found via National Archives

Guidance: Basic need allocations
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Documents updated to reflect funding allocations adjustment as part of the annual update.

Basic need funding is the money we give local authorities each year to help them fulfil their duty to make...

Notice: NN17 3AS, Material Change Decoy Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 5 October 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: B7 4RH, Environmental Concern Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:32, 5 October 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: Environmental...
Notice: Accelerator competition: finding explosives hidden in electrical items
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The competition will open when the competition document is released on 20 October 2017.

The Defence and Security Accelerator is holding an event in London on 28 November 2017 to provide information...

Guidance: Yoxter Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The ‘firing notice’ (sometimes referred to as firing times or programme) for Yoxter training area and range.

Currently only a PDF version is available for web browsing a CSV format will be published in...

Guidance: Langport Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The ‘firing notice’ (sometimes referred to as firing times or programme) for Yoxter training area and range. Currently only a PDF version is available for web browsing, a CSV format will be published in due course...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD sponsored current / planned air exercise list week commencing 9 October 2017.

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

Guidance: Lulworth firing times
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Lulworth firing times 9 October to 5 November 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: British Forces Post Office locations
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated list of British Forces Post Office locations.

This document lists British Forces Post Office (BFPO) locations, together with their respective numbers and their postcodes for MOD ...

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 14:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added operational low flying training timetable 16 to 20 October 2017.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover...

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement published
seen at 14:32, 5 October in NERC news (Our copy).

NERC is committed to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the abolition of modern slavery and human trafficking.

‘Managing your own psychology is the number one challenge founders face’ says Wonderbly CEO Asi Sharabi
seen at 14:31, 5 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

An interview with Asi Sharabi, cofounder and CEO of Wonderbly an Upscale company. By James Silver.

Applications for Upscale 3.0 are open now. 

As an eleventh hour substitute as coach...

Jess Butcher, Co-Founder at Blippar – ‘Here’s how to retain your company culture as you scale’
seen at 14:31, 5 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

An interview with Jess Butcher, co-founder and director of Blippar – an Upscale company. By James Silver.

Jess Butcher has worked with us as an Upscale founder and scale coach. Applications...

‘Why hiring slow and firing fast is one of the hardest things founders have to do’ OneFineStay CEO & founder Greg Marsh –
seen at 14:31, 5 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

An interview with Greg Marsh, co-founder and former CEO OneFineStay, an Upscale company. By James Silver.

If you’d like to follow in Greg’s footsteps, applications for Upscale 3.0 are...

The Duchess of Rothesay opens Aberdeen Airport’s new extension and visits a school in Aboyne, Scotland
seen at 14:31, 5 October in (Our copy).
The Duchess in Aberdeenshire
The Prince of Wales addresses Our Ocean Conference about climate change and marine pollution
seen at 14:31, 5 October in (Our copy).
The Prince of Wales launches a new Blue Economy Initiative
Press release: Mark Field visits Sri Lanka to discuss reconciliation, de-mining and the illegal wildlife trade
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

During his two day visit he will meet Minister of Foreign Affairs Tilak Marapana, Minister of Finance and Media Mangala Samaraweera, Leader of the Opposition R. Sampanthan, Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya...

Press release: Three...two…one…blast off! Dstl launches £50 million Space Programme
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added links to 2 space job vacancies.

The Science Programme at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is set for a rocket boost of cash having recently begun a new 5 year &pound...

Press release: Service enabling faster UK border entry expanded to 15 new countries
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

From today (5 October), frequent travellers to the UK from 15 new countries are eligible to apply for membership of the service, which brings the potential for improved trade and tourism links.

The new...

Press release: Legal Services are GREAT
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The ‘Legal Services are GREAT’ campaign will target stronger links with emerging and established markets across the world and cement the UK’s reputation as the world’s pre-eminent legal centre.

The campaign...

News story: UK is ready to seize Expo 2020 Dubai opportunities
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, welcomed Dr Fox in Dubai and briefed him on the progress in building the Expo site, supported by UK architects and construction...

Speech: Legal Services are GREAT: Campaign launch speech
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you High Commissioner for that introduction. It’s a pleasure to be here this evening at your official residence.

I’m sure the High Commissioner would agree that Eden Hall is more than a home. As...

News story: Accelerator Innovation Network Event: Future Aviation Security Solutions
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Registration for the event on 28 November 2017 is now open.

Suppliers attending the event will be able to hear presentations about the finding explosives hidden in electrical items themed competition...

News story: F-35 Lightning fighter aircraft one step closer as RAF Marham runway intersection resurfacing completed
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The work forms part of a &pound;250 million DIO programme, which is part of the major investment by the Ministry of Defence to ready the station for the arrival of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force’s new...

News story: Driving test changes: 4 December 2017
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that the driving test in England, Scotland and Wales will change from Monday 4 December 2017.

The driving...

Official Statistics: Apprenticeship service registrations and commitments: August 2017
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This release provides headline experimental statistics on the use of the apprenticeship service. These include apprenticeship service account registrations and numbers of commitments, where an apprentice...

Statistical data set: Live tables on social housing sales
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables 691, 692 and 693.

The tables below provide statistics on the sales of social housing stock – whether owned by local authorities or private registered providers. The most common of...

FOI release: Non-domestic rating: stock of properties and update of 2017 revaluation statistics
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The statistics provide information on the number and value of the stock of rateable properties (known as “hereditaments”), broken down by property type and geographic location. In addition to this is a comparison...

FOI release: Non-domestic rating: 2010 Local Rating List, challenges and changes, England and Wales June 2017
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

These statistics are the 2010 Rating List tables that accompany the challenges and changes, England and Wales, June 2017 (non-Check, Challenge and Appeal (CCA)) statistical release.

National Statistics: Latest animal feed production statistics
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with August 2017 data, statistics notice and dataset.

This publication includes monthly information on the retail production of compound animal feed in Great Britain and the quantity of...

National Statistics: Historical statistics notices on animal feed production statistics 2017
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include July 2017 data, statistics notice.

This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication for 2017 on the retail production of compound...

Research and analysis: Intimidation of Parliamentary candidates: Evidence from the Green Party
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

As part of our review on the subject of the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates, the Committee is publishing a transcript of its individual evidence session with Aimee Challenor, Green Party candidate for...

National Statistics: Defence departmental resources: 2017
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides figures on the composition and scope of Ministry of Defence expenditure, information on the impact of defence spending on the wider economy and compares MOD spending to that of other...

National Statistics: Farming Statistics – 2017, UK wheat and barley production first estimate
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication gives the first estimate of the quantity of wheat and barley produced in the UK from the 2017 harvest. Full UK provisional results including yield and area data for wheat and barley, along with...

Official Statistics: Latest statistics on milk utilisation by dairies - official statistics
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with August 2017 data, statistical notice and dataset.

This monthly official statistics notice includes information on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales in the production...

Official Statistics: Historical official statistics notices on milk utilisation by dairies, 2017
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with July 2017 data, statistic notice.

This publication gives previously published copies of the official statistics publications on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales...

Corporate report: Science Advisory Council annual report April 2016 to March 2017
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The Science Advisory Council’s (SAC’s) annual report summarises its activities from April 2016 to March 2017. It includes:

an overview of the council discussion topics and interaction with Defra ...
Statistical data set: Museums and galleries monthly visits
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with August 2017 data.

Monthly museum visitor figures - August 2017

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 376KB

This file may...
Corporate report: Ofsted Audit Committee minutes
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added committee minutes for 14 June 2017.

The Audit Committee provides scrutiny, oversight and assurance of risk management control and governance procedures to the Accounting Officer and to the...

Notice: Business Incubator Call 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The space sector is a UK success story, with growth averaging over 8% per annum over the last decade, a turnover in excess of &pound;11bn per annum and ambitious plans to achieve 10% of the global space market...

Research and analysis: Evaluation of policies for local economic growth: scoping study
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This scoping study identifies a set of methodological options for undertaking impact evaluations of different policy interventions aimed at local economic growth. If followed, the recommendations provided should...

Consultation outcome: Proposed changes to statutory patents fees
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response and impact assessment added.

The Intellectual Property Office has reviewed the fees charged for registering intellectual property rights. We consulted designs customers and...

Statistical data set: River Tees fish counts
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated with latest fish count data.

We aim to release this data once a month.

River Tees daily upstream fish counts

Ref: ...

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 5 October 2017.

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

The graphs give an overview...

Guidance: Air Traffic Management (ATM) Equipment Approved Organization Scheme (AAOS)
seen at 11:43, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Air traffic management equipment approved organization scheme application - form 2 has been added.

The MAA has published a set of regulations to govern any civilian organisation wishing to undertake...

Transparency data: DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from September 2017
seen at 11:42, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

DVLA publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS). The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

Guidance: Czech Republic: Consular Fees
seen at 11:42, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated List of Consular Fees with effect from 05 October 2017

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Medical guidance for DLA decision makers (child cases): staff guide
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated both versions of the Medical guidance for DLA decision makers (child cases): staff guide, with new guidance on: speech and language disorders, visual impairment and amputation of limbs.

Guidance: Bulletin: September 2017
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

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Corporate report: Libraries Deliver newsletter
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The Libraries Taskforce publish a newsletter for those who work in libraries. This single sheet will appear monthly, and is designed to be printed out and pinned to noticeboards - recognising that many of the...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: formal notice added for Mr Jack Fursdon formal notice added for Mr Fitzgerald Formal notice added for Mr Evans

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

Research and analysis: Content validation study: 2016 key stage 2 English and maths tests
seen at 11:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

New key stage 2 reading and mathematics tests, based on a revised national primary curriculum, were introduced in May 2016. In this report, we present findings from research investigating these new testing arrangements...

Guidance: MCA approved doctors: overseas
seen at 11:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MCA Approved doctors overseas 26 September 2017

This list is for seafarers looking for non UK-based approved doctors (ADs) who are able to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.

Guidance: MCA previously approved doctors
seen at 11:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Doctors who were previously approved October 2017

This table contains the names of doctors who were previously approved but whose approval has lapsed during the last two years, showing ...

Research and analysis: River maintenance pilots: a new regulatory approach
seen at 11:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The river maintenance pilots have now closed.

The river maintenance pilots trialled a new regulatory approach to make it easier for riparian owners to dredge to remove silt from a main river themselves...

End of Code consultation – reflections on our road trip
seen at 11:30, 5 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

It has been great to get out and about to speak about the draft Code of Practice for Statistics over the past few months as we ran over 30 sessions. Our team has covered over 4000 miles all around the UK since...

News story: UK takes world stage in fight against marine plastic
seen at 11:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has set out how the UK is taking action to tackle marine litter and protect oceans from the effects of climate change at today’s ‘Our Ocean’ conference in Malta.

Speaking...

Press release: Minister for Europe supports Armenia’s progress towards parliamentary democracy
seen at 11:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The Minister will meet President Sargsyan, Prime Minister Karapetyan, Speaker of the National Assembly Parliament Babloyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nalbandian and other senior...

News story: Research into national curriculum testing at key stage 2
seen at 11:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Ofqual has today (5 October 2017) published an evaluation of the Standards and Testing Agency’s (STA) approach to developing key stage 2 reading and maths tests, alongside a review of evidence relating...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of unclaimed estates list.

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

Guidance: Transaction Engine: Document Submission Protocol
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transaction Engine: Document Submission Protocol 1.1 replaced by version 1.3, Version 1.2 of Transaction Engine: Document Submission Protocol was never published.

From April 2017 use this document...

Guidance: Data protection: privacy notice model documents
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'suggested text for pupils' documents to help schools comply with the General Data Protection Regulation.

Under The Data Protection Act 1998, when an organisation collects personal...

FOI release: FOI release: Foreign Secretary's visit to Nigeria
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0826-17 relates to Boris Johnson’s visit to Nigeria in August 2017

Official Statistics: Welsh housing quality standard (WHQS): financial year ending March 2017
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The WHQS is the Welsh Government standard of housing quality.

National Statistics: Sexual and Reproductive Health Services, England 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication covers activity taking place in the community at dedicated Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services, including activity at non NHS service providers where available.

SRH services...

Official Statistics: Personal Social Services Adult Social Care Survey, England 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The Personal Social Services Adult Social Care Survey (ASCS) is an annual survey for England that took place for the seventh time in 2016-17. The survey covers all service users aged 18 and over in receipt, at...

Official Statistics: Adult and Youth Reoffending in Northern Ireland (2014/15 Cohort)
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication can be accessed here

Official Statistics: Apprenticeship service registrations and commitments: August 2017
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This release provides headline experimental statistics on the use of the apprenticeship service. These include apprenticeship service account registrations and numbers of commitments, where an apprentice...

Official Statistics: Right to Buy sales in England: April to June 2017
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This release presents official statistics on the number of sales of dwellings under the Right to Buy scheme, as well as providing statistics on receipts resulting from those sales and starts on site as part of...

Statistical data set: Live tables on social housing sales
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables 691, 692 and 693.

The tables below provide statistics on the sales of social housing stock – whether owned by local authorities or private registered providers. The most common of...

FOI release: Non-domestic rating: stock of properties and update of 2017 revaluation statistics
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The statistics provide information on the number and value of the stock of rateable properties (known as “hereditaments”), broken down by property type and geographic location. In addition to this is a comparison...

FOI release: Non-domestic rating: 2010 Local Rating List, challenges and changes, England and Wales June 2017
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

These statistics are the 2010 Rating List tables that accompany the challenges and changes, England and Wales, June 2017 (non-Check, Challenge and Appeal (CCA)) statistical release.

National Statistics: Latest animal feed production statistics
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with August 2017 data, statistics notice and dataset.

This publication includes monthly information on the retail production of compound animal feed in Great Britain and the quantity of...

National Statistics: Historical statistics notices on animal feed production statistics 2017
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include July 2017 data, statistics notice.

This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication for 2017 on the retail production of compound...

National Statistics: Passenger rail usage, April to June 2017: passenger, journeys and revenue
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Research and analysis: Intimidation of Parliamentary candidates: Evidence from the Green Party
seen at 10:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

As part of our review on the subject of the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates, the Committee is publishing a transcript of its individual evidence session with Aimee Challenor, Green Party candidate for...

National Statistics: Defence departmental resources: 2017
seen at 10:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides figures on the composition and scope of Ministry of Defence expenditure, information on the impact of defence spending on the wider economy and compares MOD spending to that of other...

National Statistics: Farming Statistics – 2017, UK wheat and barley production first estimate
seen at 10:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication gives the first estimate of the quantity of wheat and barley produced in the UK from the 2017 harvest. Full UK provisional results including yield and area data for wheat and barley, along with...

Official Statistics: Latest statistics on milk utilisation by dairies - official statistics
seen at 10:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with August 2017 data, statistical notice and dataset.

This monthly official statistics notice includes information on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales in the production...

Official Statistics: Historical official statistics notices on milk utilisation by dairies, 2017
seen at 10:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with July 2017 data, statistic notice.

This publication gives previously published copies of the official statistics publications on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales...

Corporate report: Science Advisory Council annual report April 2016 to March 2017
seen at 10:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The Science Advisory Council’s (SAC’s) annual report summarises its activities from April 2016 to March 2017. It includes:

an overview of the council discussion topics and interaction with Defra ...
Statistical data set: Museums and galleries monthly visits
seen at 10:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with August 2017 data.

Monthly museum visitor figures - August 2017

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 376KB

This file may...
Corporate report: Ofsted Audit Committee minutes
seen at 10:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added committee minutes for 14 June 2017.

The Audit Committee provides scrutiny, oversight and assurance of risk management control and governance procedures to the Accounting Officer and to the...

Notice: Business Incubator Call 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The space sector is a UK success story, with growth averaging over 8% per annum over the last decade, a turnover in excess of &pound;11bn per annum and ambitious plans to achieve 10% of the global space market...

Research and analysis: Evaluation of policies for local economic growth: scoping study
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This scoping study identifies a set of methodological options for undertaking impact evaluations of different policy interventions aimed at local economic growth. If followed, the recommendations provided should...

Notice: Hampton small boats head race 2017: river restriction notice
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Saturday 25 November 2017.

Notice: Hampton small boats head race 2018: river restriction notice
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Saturday 3 February 2018.

Notice: Kingston small boats head race 2017: river restriction notice
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Saturday 4 November 2017.

Notice: Teddington small boats head race 2017: river restriction notice
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Saturday 18 November 2017.

Consultation outcome: Proposed changes to statutory patents fees
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response and impact assessment added.

The Intellectual Property Office has reviewed the fees charged for registering intellectual property rights. We consulted designs customers and...

Statistical data set: River Tees fish counts
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated with latest fish count data.

We aim to release this data once a month.

River Tees daily upstream fish counts

Ref: ...

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 5 October 2017.

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

The graphs give an overview...

Guidance: Storing waste sandbags at collection sites after a flood: RPS 168
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

If you comply with the conditions of this regulatory position statement (RPS) you can store waste sandbags at designated temporary collection sites without an environmental permit.

Guidance: Air Traffic Management (ATM) Equipment Approved Organization Scheme (AAOS)
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Air traffic management equipment approved organization scheme application - form 2 has been added.

The MAA has published a set of regulations to govern any civilian organisation wishing to undertake...