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12 October 2017

Speech: "The absence of famine is not the absence of need. Hunger by any other name is still hunger"
seen at 22:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President and thank you Secretary-General for your briefing.

Eight months ago, Secretary-General, you issued an urgent wake up call to the world. The threat of famine, the threat of millions...

News story: Regulatory alert for military charities
seen at 21:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is issuing this alert to recently registered charities that, according to their objects and/or name, support veterans. It reminds...

International treaty: [TS No.18/2017] Instruments Amending the Constitution of the International Telecommunication Union and the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union
seen at 20:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Instruments Amending the Constitution of the International Telecommunication Union (Geneva, 1992) and the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union (Geneva, 1992) as amended by ...

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £500 on a GPC for January to December 2017
seen at 20:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD's government procurement card spending over £500 for July 2017 and MOD's government procurement card spending over £500 on travel and stationery for July 2017

The ...

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £25,000, January to December 2017
seen at 20:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD's spending over £25,000 for August 2017

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

FOI release: FOI release: ODA on skills in Mexican oil and gas industry
seen at 20:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0774-17 relates to overseas development assistance (ODA) project number PPY-MEX-1530 (analysing skill needs in the Mexican oil and gas industry) and, a list of meetings, visits or events held in connection...

Guidance: Storing and disposing of hazardous chemicals in schools
seen at 20:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for school leaders, staff and governing bodies in:

maintained schools academies independent schools pupil referral units academy trusts local authorities further education...
Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 20:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times to include cancellations at Okehampton and Willsworthy

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices...

Transparency data: Condition Spend Data Collection (CSDC): Data Collection Report
seen at 20:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

The CSDC secured and reviewed information on the use of the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s (ESFA’s) capital funding for schools. Specifically, this was investment made in the education estate using the...

Decision: Military charities: group case report
seen at 20:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

A report of a Commission group case report on Military charities.

News story: Regulatory alert for military charities
seen at 20:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is issuing this alert to recently registered charities that, according to their objects and/or name, support veterans. It reminds...

Speech: "Today we are all witnessing Haiti turn a corner. Days of violence and instability have begun to fade. The ultimate thanks go to the people of Haiti"
seen at 20:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President.

And thank you Special Representative Honoré for your briefing. As MINUSTAH draws to a close after 13 years in Haiti, I would like to start by thanking you for your dedicated service...

Press release: Veterans’ charities reminded to prioritise safeguarding
seen at 20:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The charity regulator is writing to recently registered veterans’ charities, reminding them to ensure they are safeguarding people in their care.

This follows a proactive review of a sample...

FOI release: FOI release: UK support to Libyan coastguard and immigration detention
seen at 18:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0716-17 relates to UK financial or training support either unilaterally or through the European Union (EU) to the Libyan coastguard and immigration detention system in the last 3 years including human rights...

Consultation outcome: Regulations implementing a new regulatory and tax framework for Insurance Linked Securities
seen at 18:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest regulations that have been laid in Parliament

To help cement London’s position at the forefront of the global reinsurance business, the government is consulting on a new regulatory...

Corporate report: LAA: Welsh Language Scheme annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This is the 2016 to 2017 annual report that the Legal Aid Agency submits to the Welsh Language Commissioner. It is an annual assessment against its commitments in its Welsh Language Scheme.

Policy paper: Treasury minutes: progress on implementing government accepted recommendations of the Committee of Public Accounts (October 2017)
seen at 18:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Progress report on the implementation of government accepted recommendations of the Committee of Public Accounts – Sessions 2010-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17.

FOI release: FOI release: UK technical assistance provided to Bahrain
seen at 18:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0672-17 relates to UK technical assistance provided to Bahrain with the Causeway Institute for Peace-Building and Conflict Resolution (CIPCR) and Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) including...

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 18:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to data on 12 October 2017.

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

The graphs give ...

Research and analysis: GP in hours: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 18:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 40, 2017.

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

Form: Correct a registration or naturalisation certificate
seen at 18:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

If you notice a mistake on your certificate of registration or naturalisation you must notify us using this form.

Official Statistics: Community Life Survey 2016-17
seen at 18:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Technical report added

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport commissions the Community Life Survey. The survey provides official statistics on issues that are important to encouraging...

Research and analysis: Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 18:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New publication: Water situation report, September 2017.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the ...
Research and analysis: River habitat survey guidance manual
seen at 18:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Hard copies of this document are out of print.

River habitat surveys characterise and assess the features of freshwater rivers and streams.

This document shows you how to do the survey. ...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD sponsored current / planned air exercise list week commencing 16 October 2017.

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

Guidance: Industry Security Notice (ISN)
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ISN 03/2017: Requirement to report security incidents affecting MOD material to the MOD

A Industry Security Notice (ISN) is an official document that tells people in industry about important...

FOI release: FOI release: Causeway Institute and Bahrain
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0671-17 relates to contracts awarded to The Causeway Institute for Peace-building and Conflict Resolution (CIPCR) and the Causeway Public Affairs Consultancy Limited and, reports by the Causeway Institute...

International treaty: [TS 18/2017] Instruments Amending the Constitution of the International Telecommunication Union and the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Instruments Amending the Constitution of the International Telecommunication Union (Geneva, 1992) and the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union (Geneva, 1992) as amended by ...

Research and analysis: Renewable energy planning database monthly extract
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 database.

The Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD) is updated and published every month.

It provides BEIS with robust data that is used to track renewable electricity...

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report: Rainfall and river flow summary, 4 to 10 October 2017.

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

amount...
Research and analysis: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data update, 12 October 2017.

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

Correspondence: eNews from GAD
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest eNewsletter for October 2017.

Previous issues of eNews can be found at the archived GAD website

Subscribe to the GAD eNewsletter

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £500 on a GPC for January to December 2017
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD's government procurement card spending over £500 for July 2017 and MOD's government procurement card spending over £500 on travel and stationery for July 2017

The ...

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £25,000, January to December 2017
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD's spending over £25,000 for August 2017

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

FOI release: FOI release: ODA on skills in Mexican oil and gas industry
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0774-17 relates to overseas development assistance (ODA) project number PPY-MEX-1530 (analysing skill needs in the Mexican oil and gas industry) and, a list of meetings, visits or events held in connection...

Guidance: Storing and disposing of hazardous chemicals in schools
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for school leaders, staff and governing bodies in:

maintained schools academies independent schools pupil referral units academy trusts local authorities further education...
Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs and A levels for teaching from 2018
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to GCSE Gujarati and A level Polish.

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

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times to include cancellations at Okehampton and Willsworthy

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices...

Transparency data: Condition Spend Data Collection (CSDC): Data Collection Report
seen at 18:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

The CSDC secured and reviewed information on the use of the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s (ESFA’s) capital funding for schools. Specifically, this was investment made in the education estate using the...

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 18:31, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report and surveillance graphs for week 41, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 18:31, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 40, 2017.

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

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 18:30, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 40, 2017.

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

Transparency data: HMT workforce management information: February 2017
seen at 18:30, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency.

These figures have not been reconciled centrally with National...

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Wheelbase Engineering Ltd
seen at 18:30, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1006(2017) Unite the Union & Wheelbase – Ballot Decision

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations...
Independent report: HS2 Construction Commissioner's report 3
seen at 18:30, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

In this report, the HS2 independent Construction Commissioner provides an update on issues raised in his previous report (report 2) and comments on matters which may have an impact on future numbers of...

FOI release: FOI release: UK support to Libyan coastguard and immigration detention
seen at 18:30, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0716-17 relates to UK financial or training support either unilaterally or through the European Union (EU) to the Libyan coastguard and immigration detention system in the last 3 years including human rights...

2017 Marsh Award for peacemaking and peacekeeping
seen at 18:30, 12 October in Wilton Park (Our copy).
2017 Marsh Award for peacemaking and peacekeeping
Press release: Life peerages: 12 October 2017
seen at 18:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been graciously pleased to signify Her intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the undermentioned.

Nominations for Crossbench Peerages:

The Right Honourable...

Press release: Knighthoods: Michael Penning and Robert Syms
seen at 18:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon The Right Honourable Michael Penning MP and Robert Syms MP.

Press release: Guto Bebb: UK Government is committed to tackling poverty in Wales
seen at 18:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Government Minister Guto Bebb MP set out the UK Government’s commitment to tackling poverty in Wales at a Policy Forum for Wales event in Cardiff today (12 October).

The Minister told an audience of...

Press release: Dodgy psychiatrist banned after jeopardising patient safety
seen at 18:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Dr Richard Wayne Seamark, a consultant psychiatrist, has been disqualified as a company director for seven years following an investigation by the Insolvency Service.

His company, Care+ Ltd, went into...

News story: UK and Poland meet for Security and Defence Talks
seen at 18:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Boris Johnson and Sir Michael Fallon hosted Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski and Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz in London.

The Foreign Secretary and Mr Waszczykowski discussed areas of shared...

News story: Hoddesdon people smuggler jailed
seen at 18:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

On 13 June 2015 Border Force officers at the UK inward tourist controls at the Channel Tunnel in Coquelles, France stopped a British-registered VW Touran. They questioned the driver of the car, Russell MIilton...

Consultation outcome: Regulations implementing a new regulatory and tax framework for Insurance Linked Securities
seen at 18:28, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest regulations that have been laid in Parliament

To help cement London’s position at the forefront of the global reinsurance business, the government is consulting on a new regulatory...

Open consultation: Independent school inspection fees and standards
seen at 18:28, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

We’re seeking views on:

the replacement of regulations governing the fees charged to independent schools by Ofsted for inspections, by regulations which set out revised fee levels, and new categories...

Corporate report: LAA: Welsh Language Scheme annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:28, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This is the 2016 to 2017 annual report that the Legal Aid Agency submits to the Welsh Language Commissioner. It is an annual assessment against its commitments in its Welsh Language Scheme.

Policy paper: Treasury minutes: progress on implementing government accepted recommendations of the Committee of Public Accounts (October 2017)
seen at 16:35, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Progress report on the implementation of government accepted recommendations of the Committee of Public Accounts – Sessions 2010-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17.

FOI release: FOI release: UK technical assistance provided to Bahrain
seen at 16:35, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0672-17 relates to UK technical assistance provided to Bahrain with the Causeway Institute for Peace-Building and Conflict Resolution (CIPCR) and Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) including...

Notice: TN24 0LZ, Alliance Medical Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:35, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain...

Notice: DN38 6AE, Singleton Birch Limited: EPR/PB3992DS/A001 environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:35, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain...

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 16:35, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to data on 12 October 2017.

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

The graphs give ...

Research and analysis: GP in hours: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 16:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 40, 2017.

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

Guidance: Countdown bulletin 29 - November 2017
seen at 16:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Countdown bulletin 29 gives updates about Termination and Transfer notices, the Was In Scheme, Start Date and End Date automated solution.

Form: Correct a registration or naturalisation certificate
seen at 16:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

If you notice a mistake on your certificate of registration or naturalisation you must notify us using this form.

Notice: NG19 8LW, Mr Ian Walker: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 12 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...

Official Statistics: Community Life Survey 2016-17
seen at 16:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Technical report added

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport commissions the Community Life Survey. The survey provides official statistics on issues that are important to encouraging...

Notice: EX14 4TX, Red Doors Farm Holiday Cottages Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 12 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...

Research and analysis: Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 16:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New publication: Water situation report, September 2017.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the ...
Notice: BA12 0LB, Selwood Housing Society Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 12 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: TF13 6HF, Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 12 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...

Independent report: Air accident monthly bulletin October 2017
seen at 16:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Individual reports featured in the September Bulletin are now available to view.

October Bulletin 10/2017 Special Bulletins / Interim Reports

This section contains Special Bulletins and Interim...

Notice: TN15 9JB, Braven Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 12 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...

Research and analysis: River habitat survey guidance manual
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Hard copies of this document are out of print.

River habitat surveys characterise and assess the features of freshwater rivers and streams.

This document shows you how to do the survey. ...

Notice: TQ12 4SJ, Haccombe House Management Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 12 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: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD sponsored current / planned air exercise list week commencing 16 October 2017.

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

Guidance: Industry Security Notice (ISN)
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ISN 03/2017: Requirement to report security incidents affecting MOD material to the MOD

A Industry Security Notice (ISN) is an official document that tells people in industry about important...

FOI release: Performance indicator: 2010 rating lists in England and Wales
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).
Summary of FOI request for the following information

The performance indicator applies to the life of the 2010 rating list. Please, therefore, confirm the performance statistic in this regard as at 31 March ...

FOI release: FOI release: Causeway Institute and Bahrain
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0671-17 relates to contracts awarded to The Causeway Institute for Peace-building and Conflict Resolution (CIPCR) and the Causeway Public Affairs Consultancy Limited and, reports by the Causeway Institute...

International treaty: [TS 18/2017] Instruments Amending the Constitution of the International Telecommunication Union and the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Instruments Amending the Constitution of the International Telecommunication Union (Geneva, 1992) and the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union (Geneva, 1992) as amended by ...

Research and analysis: Renewable energy planning database monthly extract
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 database.

The Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD) is updated and published every month.

It provides BEIS with robust data that is used to track renewable electricity...

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report: Rainfall and river flow summary, 4 to 10 October 2017.

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

amount...
Research and analysis: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data update, 12 October 2017.

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

Correspondence: eNews from GAD
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest eNewsletter for October 2017.

Previous issues of eNews can be found at the archived GAD website

Subscribe to the GAD eNewsletter

Regulation: Model articles for private companies limited by shares
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Word version of model articles attached.

All limited companies must have articles of association. These set the rules company officers must follow when running their companies.

“Model” ...

CCC welcomes publication of the UK Government’s Clean Growth Strategy
seen at 16:30, 12 October in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The Government has today published a new Clean Growth Strategy, setting out how it intends to further reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet the UK’s legally-binding carbon targets (‘carbon...

Press release: PHE urges those at highest risk of flu to get vaccinated
seen at 16:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

People who are the most vulnerable to flu are being urged to get their free vaccination from today (12 October 2017), ahead of the winter period when the virus is most common.

This year, Public Health...

News story: David Davis' closing remarks at the end of the fifth round of EU exit negotiations in Brussels
seen at 16:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Michel.

At the last round of talks we spoke of a new dynamic and Michel has referred to that.

Our negotiating teams have continued to work constructively together in a professional and...

News story: Appointments to the Civil Justice Council
seen at 16:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Jo Hickman and Gareth Hughes have been appointed to the Civil Justice Council (CJC) from 30 September 2017 to 29 September 2020, whilst Andrew Parker and William Wood have been reappointed from 11 September 2017...

Speech: How universities can drive prosperity through deeper engagement
seen at 16:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

I’m delighted to be speaking here at the 2017 Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) conference. I hardly need to tell you what an important time this is for higher education in the UK.

...

Press release: Minister Smith attends new Board of Trade to ensure the benefits of free trade are spread throughout the UK
seen at 16:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).
President of the Board of Trade Dr Liam Fox convenes the new Board of Trade today in Bristol First meeting attended by leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Advisers from across the United Kingdom...
Press release: Communities Secretary welcomes new homes as part of shared vision for the Midlands Engine
seen at 16:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today (12 October 2017) welcomed progress to deliver 6,200 new homes on the old Radiostation site in Rugby, which forms part of investment into the Midlands Engine.

Visiting...

Press release: West Midlands employment agency director banned
seen at 16:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sukhjit Sohal Singh, who was director of temporary staff employment agency Phoenix Midlands Ltd, has been disqualified for seven years for failing to adhere to licencing standards.

He signed a Disqualification...

Speech: Launch of the Clean Growth Strategy
seen at 16:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning all.

It is such a pleasure to be here today to launch our new Clean Growth Strategy. Not only because I am required to, under the Climate Change Act.

But also because I am...

News story: Appointment of Folashade Abiodun as a solicitor member to CPRC
seen at 16:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Folashade Abiodun has been appointed to the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC) from 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2021.

Folashade Abiodun is a Solicitor – Advocate (all Higher Courts) at Taylor ...

News story: Appointment of a practising solicitor member to the Insolvency Rules Committee
seen at 16:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Zip Jila has been appointed as a practising solicitor member to the Insolvency Rules Committee (IRC) from 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2020.

Zip Jila has worked in the financial restructuring team at...

Press release: £20 million improvement programme for children’s social care
seen at 16:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Sector-led improvement initiative for local authorities, backed by £20 million Launch of new What Works Centre for children’s social care

A multi-million pound government initiative to improve...

Guidance: Violence against women and girls: Evidence digest October 2017
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

A selection of the latest evidence on violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Guidance: Police vetting: code of practice
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This code has been developed by the College of Policing to help achieve, implement and maintain minimum national standards and ensure those standards are consistently applied across the police service.

Notice: TA10 9HG, Anglo Beef Processors UK: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:37, 12 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: Anglo Beef Processors...
Notice: NG12 2JU, High Slade Properties Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:37, 12 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...

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of suspended licences for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines

Anyone in the pharmaceutical or medicinal supply chain should use this list to ensure they are dealing with a valid...

Transparency data: Foreign Office consular data 2017
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August and September data added.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office consular data on assistance provided to British nationals in 2017, by month.

Policy paper: Indemnity in general practice
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

The department is seeking to put in place a more stable and more affordable system of indemnity for general practice in England.

This information marks the start of detailed work with GP representatives...

Open consultation: The regulation of medical associate professions in the UK
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Rising demands for medical treatment and advances in clinical care requires a co-ordinated approach and greater skill mix within NHS healthcare teams.

In recent years the health service has seen the emergence...

Guidance: MOD contracting, purchasing and finance: e-procurement system
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest update to suppliers in the guidance document.

Details of the new online electronic procurement system, project milestones and implications for defence suppliers.

Guidance: Maximum length of vehicles used in Great Britain
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This document provides advice about legislative requirements in Great Britain relating to the maximum length of road vehicles. It is a summary of the Department for Transport’s understanding of what the law requires...

Guidance: Iraq - Bereavement Information Pack
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Iraq Bereavement Information Pack

Iraq - Bereavement Information Pack

Open consultation: Streamlined energy and carbon reporting
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Launch event announced

This consultation seeks views on the UK government’s proposals for Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting within the Companies Act 2006 business reporting framework. We ...

Guidance: Customs Information Paper 23 (2017): questionnaire CCG1a
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This CIP should be read by any business applying for a Customs Comprehensive Guarantee (CCG). It contains information about completing the questionnaire CCG1a.

This CIP remains in place until further...

Notice: Establishing a UK medicines manufacturing innovation centre
seen at 14:37, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

To lead a project you must:

be a UK-based research and technology organisation or not for profit company limited by guarantee have experience in innovative manufacturing processes producing small-molecule...
Guidance: Civil 2018 tender: HPCDS scheme area guides
seen at 14:36, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

The Civil 2018 tender process for Housing Possesison Court Duty Scheme (HPCDS) contracts opened today (12 October 2018).

This page contains the scheme area guides for the 46 scheme areas in which LAA ...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 14:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme procurement process opens.

Latest updates 12 October 2017 – Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme procurement process opens

The procurement process for Housing...

Guidance: Tax-Free Childcare service: service availability and issues
seen at 14:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the Tax-Free Childcare service.

Form: Universal Credit: Landlord request for a managed payment or rent arrears deduction
seen at 14:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated versions of the UC47 secure and non-secure forms in English and Welsh.

Important information

Secure and Non Secure UC47 forms are used for a landlord to request a Managed Payment...

Transparency data: DWP Debt Management performance data
seen at 14:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DWP Debt Management customer service standards.

Debt Management is part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). They recover social security benefits that have been overpaid, including...

Guidance: UK Trade Tariff: customs procedure codes
seen at 14:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates have been made to 'Imports: reimportation with simultaneous entry for free circulation and home use', 'Imports: inward processing' and 'Imports: home use with simultaneous entry for free circulation...

Guidance: Company strike off, dissolution and restoration
seen at 14:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated.

This guide will be relevant to you if you’re a company officer or company adviser and you want to dissolve or restore a company. It includes information on:

why a company...
Open consultation: Mechanisms and governance for overseeing the recruitment and conduct of Justices of the Peace - October 2017
seen at 14:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This consultation is aimed primarily at Advisory Committee members, Lord Lieutenants, the judiciary and Justices’ Clerks however we welcome views from any interested party.

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 34 (2017): amendments to commodity codes in chapter 3
seen at 14:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and CHIEF.

FOI release: FOI releases for July 2017
seen at 14:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOIs published

Freedom of Information releases by Ministry of Justice for July 2017.

Notice: Establishing a UK vaccines development and manufacturing centre
seen at 14:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

To apply you must:

be a UK-based organisation with experience in vaccine development and manufacturing to good manufacturing practice (GMP) standard have consortium partners drawn from academia and ...
Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 35 (2017): changes to the monthly trade euro rate
seen at 14:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and Customs Handling of Import ...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Susan Horncastle
seen at 14:33, 12 October 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: 7352072 ...
Notice: IP31 1BA, Mr Andrew Blenkiron: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:33, 12 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: Mr Andrew Blenkiron...
Notice: Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Safety bulletins
seen at 14:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SAN 11 added

Safety is an essential element of working or pleasure activity on the water, whether at sea or on an inland waterway. Nobody wants to be in a situation where they have urgent need ...

Official Statistics: Mortality: weekly all-cause mortality surveillance
seen at 14:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 41, 2017.

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

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 14:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report and surveillance graphs for week 41, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2017
seen at 14:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 40, 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: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 40, 2017.

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

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 40, 2017.

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

Transparency data: HMT workforce management information: February 2017
seen at 14:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency.

These figures have not been reconciled centrally with National...

Open consultation: Children’s social care providers: inspection frequency and fees
seen at 14:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

We are seeking views on the following proposed changes to Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) (Children’s Homes etc) Regulations 2015...

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Wheelbase Engineering Ltd
seen at 14:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1006(2017) Unite the Union & Wheelbase – Ballot Decision

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations...
The British in Westphalia 1945 – 2017
seen at 14:30, 12 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Liberators, occupiers, allies, friends and what else? 21st October-free entry.

Read More ...

Press release: Scottish Secretary: Banging the drum for Scottish exports
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Scottish Secretary joins President of the Board of Trade Dr Liam Fox at the first new Board of Trade today in Bristol. First meeting attended by representatives from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. ...
News story: GP indemnity: development of state-backed scheme for England
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is planning to develop a state-backed indemnity scheme for GPs, to protect them from the costs of clinical negligence claims, subject to further work on relevant issues.

Our ambition is...

News story: Jeremy Hunt announces salary supplement for trainee GPs
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Health Secretary has today (12 October 2017) announced a package of measures to strengthen general practice.

From 2018, surgeries in hard-to-recruit-to areas will benefit from a new government-backed...

Press release: Universities and Science Minister calls on universities to do more to commercialise UK research and innovation
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).
new proposals to develop a Knowledge Exchange Framework to compare how effective universities are at business engagement and knowledge exchange are outlined the Minister also announced the first successful ...
Press release: Traffic officers’ bike challenge is a real spin-off for charity
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The South West-based traffic officers had set a target of covering 350 miles in a 24-hour spin bike challenge, equivalent to the distance of motorway and major trunk road they patrol in the region – all in aid...

News story: David Davis' closing remarks at the end of the fifth round of EU exit negotiations in Brussels
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Michel.

At the last round of talks we spoke of a new dynamic and Michel has referred to that.

Our negotiating teams have continued to work constructively together in a professional and...

Press release: Landmark package to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Manchester
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Greater Manchester will receive almost &pound;3.8 million to develop a new city region-wide approach to preventing homelessness and reducing rough sleeping, Communities Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed today...

Speech: Secretary of State's speech at NILGA Annual Conference
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Noel for that introduction, and thank you to Derek and the wider NI Local Government Association for the kind invitation to speak at this conference today.

Local Government is a crucial part...

News story: Civil news: 2018 tender update on HPCDS contracts
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A tender for 2018 Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme contracts opens on 12 October 2017.

When will new contracts begin?

New HPCDS contracts will be signed in summer 2018 with services starting on 1...

News story: Update on the future of DWP jobcentres
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added closed dates to Broxburn, Mountain Ash, Plaistow and Pyle table entries. Changed closing dates to East Ham, Sheffield Eastern Avenue, Clevedon, Fort William Waverley House, Liverpool (City Centre...

Press release: Priti Patel will double the next £2 million of public donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for people fleeing Burma
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

In response to the staggering public support for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Appeal for people fleeing the violence and destruction in Burma, the UK Government will match pound for pound the...

News story: Rolls-Royce Director of Manufacturing to speak at Innovate 2017
seen at 14:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Will robots take our jobs…and possibly our lives? How can we benefit from the seismic explosion of data and machine autonomy? This is one of the challenging topics on the agenda at next month’s Innovate 2017...

Statistical data set: UK registered powered goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe (RORO06)
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table updated to the latest data for April to June 2017.

Table RORO0601

UK registered powered goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe, by country of disembarkation and port group (...

Statistical data set: Domestic road freight activity (RFS01)
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 0101 and 0144 updated to the latest data for the year ending March 2017.

Table RFS0101

Goods moved, goods lifted and vehicle kilometres (ODS, 22.4KB)

Table RFS0102

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Statistical data set: International road freight activity (RFS02)
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 0201 to 0207 updated to the latest data for the year ending March 2017.

Table RFS0201

International road haulage by UK-registered vehicles (ODS, 27.8KB)

Table RFS0202
Official Statistics: 30 hours free childcare: eligibility codes issued and validated
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated statistics for 9 October 2017.

This report provides data for the autumn 2017 term on the:

number of eligibility codes for 30 hours of free childcare which the childcare...
Transparency data: Participation in education and training: local authority figures
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with data for December 2016, March 2017 and June 2017.

The latest figures are shown by:

type of establishment age gender ethnic group disability

Local authorities, ...

Open consultation: Building a market for energy efficiency: call for evidence
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This call for evidence outlines a range of barriers to investment in energy efficiency on both the demand and supply side. It invites views about the role of government in overcoming barriers and stimulating ...

Open consultation: Streamlined energy and carbon reporting
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views on the UK government’s proposals for Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting within the Companies Act 2006 business reporting framework. We are keen to hear from businesses and others...

Research and analysis: Business awareness and uptake of energy audits research
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This research presents results from telephone surveys of small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs, those with fewer than 250 employees) and separate surveys of organisations meeting the size or turnover criteria...

Research and analysis: Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS): evaluation of the scheme
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This research presents results from the interim evaluation of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) conducted between 2015 and 2017. The main report presents findings from the process evaluation and a ...

Research and analysis: Assessment of costs to UK participants of compliance with Phase 2 of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

The overarching objectives of this study were to:

identify the types and amounts of administrative costs associated with participating in phase 2 of the CRC quantify the administrative time and costs...
Closed consultation: Coal generation in Great Britain: The pathway to a low-carbon future
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses published.

Coal is the most carbon intensive fossil fuel, producing twice the level of carbon emissions as natural gas when used for power generation. It is clear that one ...

Research and analysis: Heating controls: compensation and time proportional and integral (TPI) controls
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This report outlines the mechanisms by which weather compensation, load compensation and TPI controls improve the energy efficiency of heating systems. It also considers the benefits and disadvantages associated...

Research and analysis: Heating controls: international evidence base and policy experiences
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This report summarises the international evidence base and policy experiences on heating controls in the domestic sector. It includes:

a review of international domestic heating controls in terms of energy...
Policy paper: Railways statement of funds available 2017
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This is the statement of funds available (SoFA) for railway control period 6 (April 2019 to March 2024). It sets out for the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) the information about the public funds, in respect of...

Policy paper: Industrial decarbonisation and energy efficiency action plans
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

The action plans are the result of joint working between government and industry to identify voluntary commitments from all parties to enable sectors to decarbonise and improve their energy efficiency. They cover...

FOI release: FOI release: technical assistance to Bahrain
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0713-17 relates to technical assistance delivered by the Causeway Institute for Peace-Building and Conflict Resolution (CIPCR) to the Government of Bahrain and Bahraini organisations

Research and analysis: Performance of the UK research base: international comparison, 2016
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This report assess the performance of the UK compared with 7 other research-intensive countries (Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the US). It also makes comparsions with 4 other fast-growing ...

FOI release: FOI release: diplomatic immunity and Scotland
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0684-17 relates to cases of diplomatic immunity and Scotland where alleged offences have been committed from 1 January to 31 December 2016

National Statistics: Agriculture in the English regions
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revision to statistics notice published on 28 September 2017.

This annual publication presents information about agricultural performance in the English regions. The regions are defined according...

Guidance: International search and rescue co-operation data: passenger ships
seen at 11:34, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list of data providers, correct as at 05/10/17.

All passenger ships must carry plans for co-operation with search and rescue (SAR) services. Copies of the plans are held by all relevant...

Research and analysis: Gas security of supply: strategic assessment and review
seen at 11:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

A report summarising gas security over the next 20 years, supported by modelling and analysis from Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA).

This work tests whether Great Britain will continue to enjoy...

Research and analysis: Condom distribution schemes in England
seen at 11:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This study provides:

an assessment of the number and types of condom distribution schemes in England a knowledge base from which to develop a standardised framework for the evaluation and benchmarking...
Form: Report your medical condition (form SL1)
seen at 11:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated latest Welsh version

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

narcolepsy cataplexy sleepiness obstructive sleep apnoea obstructive...
Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 11:33, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

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

The management of these...

Independent report: Ethnic diversity of UK boards: the Parker review
seen at 11:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final report published.

This independent review considers how to improve the ethnic and cultural diversity of UK boards to better reflect their employee base and the communities they serve.

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Guidance: Early years business sustainability: supplier list and guides
seen at 11:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed 'Early Years Investment Fund' section from 'Sources of income for early years providers' attachment, as it is now not being launched.

See also:

a summary of the support we’re...
Policy paper: Draft Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill
seen at 11:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This paper, laid in Parliament on Thursday 12 October 2017, includes the draft Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill, and the explanatory notes that accompany it.

The draft Bill details the provisions...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 11:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Safewater Training armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
seen at 11:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update of Gold award winners 2017.

The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces ...

Research and analysis: Seasonal risks of marine activities
seen at 11:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).
Requirement R113 Requirement detail

The timing of marine works is generally driven by measures to mitigate risks to seasonable birds / migrating fish. This often means that works take place during summer months...

Guidance: Barium carbonate imported from China (Anti-Dumping Duty 2232)
seen at 11:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an Import Duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole EU. It is designed to allow the EU to take action against goods that are sold at less than their ...

Guidance: Violence against women and girls: Evidence digest October 2017
seen at 11:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

A selection of the latest evidence on violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Notice: TN40 2RZ, East Sussex County Council: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:32, 12 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: PE28 3ET, Mick George Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:32, 12 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: Police vetting: code of practice
seen at 11:32, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This code has been developed by the College of Policing to help achieve, implement and maintain minimum national standards and ensure those standards are consistently applied across the police service.

Announcement on the student finance package for 2018-19 – implications for access agreements
seen at 11:31, 12 October in OFFA (Our copy).

Dear Vice-Chancellor or Principal

The government has announced that there will be no changes to the tuition fee caps for 2018-19.

The basic and higher fee caps will therefore remain at the...

Press release: Notice regarding information security breach
seen at 11:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

We have notified the Information Commissioner’s Office of a limited breach of our information security policy.

On Monday 9th October, we sent an email in three batches to a total of 508 housing associations...

News story: Chancellor in Washington and New York promoting Global Britain
seen at 11:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, will attend IMF, G20 and G7 meetings in Washington, where he will meet with fellow finance ministers and central bankers to discuss common challenges like global productivity, ...

News story: Local Authority workshops announced
seen at 11:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Venue for Nottingham event changed.

The Surveillance Camera Commissioner is delighted to announce that a series of half day workshops on compliance with the surveillance camera code of practice...

News story: The Ofqual handbook is now live
seen at 11:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Today, Thursday 12 October, Ofqual has published a preview version of the Ofqual handbook, a new online resource that brings together all our general rules and guidance.

The handbook can be found at <...

Press release: Draft Tariff Cap Bill published by government
seen at 11:30, 12 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Draft legislation designed to place a temporary cap on energy prices will be scrutinised by Parliament Publication comes as regulator announces a further million vulnerable consumers are to be protected by ...
Official Statistics: Advanced learner loans paid in England: 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:47, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added details of the quarter 4 release.

Statistics on advanced learner loans issued to further education providers in England for their students.

They compare the payments made from August...

Statistical data set: School inspections and outcomes: management information
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published management information as at 30 September 2017.

These figures are not official statistics.

Schools management information - release schedule <...
National Statistics: Secondary school performance tables in England: 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

The secondary school performance tables (based on provisional data) show:

attainment results for pupils at the end of key stage 4 the progress made by pupils between the end of primary school to the...
Guidance: Secondary accountability measures (including Progress 8 and Attainment 8)
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Secondary accountability measures: guide' with new information on the EBacc accountability measures to be used from 2018. Also updated Attainment 8 estimates with provisional 2017 data.

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Statistical data set: Structure of the agricultural industry in England and the UK at June
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated UK June dataset, adding 2017 data.

These data series show land and crop areas, livestock populations and agricultural workforce estimates for England and the UK as at 1 June each year. ...

Guidance: Key stage 4 qualifications, discount codes and point scores
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This information is for:

awarding organisations schools colleges

We use discount codes to group qualifications with similar content together in the school performance tables. This is so...

Research and analysis: Remote health advice: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 40, 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...

Guidance: 16 to 19 qualifications, discount codes and point scores
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

This information is for:

awarding organisations schools colleges

We use discount codes to group qualifications with similar content together in the school performance tables. This is so...

Guidance: Key stage 4 destination measures: 2017
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Guidance on KS4 destination measures data in the school and college performance tables for pupils who finished KS4 in the 2014 to 2015 academic year, including:

changes to the destination measures...
Statistical data set: Road goods travelling to mainland Europe (RORO01)
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table updated to latest data for April to June 2017.

Table RORO0101

Road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe: annual and quarterly from 1983 (ODS, 23.2KB)

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Statistical data set: Powered goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe (RORO02)
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table updated to the latest data for April to June 2017.

Table RORO0201

Powered goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe, by country of registration: annual from 1983 (ODS, 39.9KB...

Statistical data set: All goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe (RORO03)
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest data for April to June 2017.

Table RORO0301

All goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe, by country of disembarkation and port group: annual from 1983

Statistical data set: Powered goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe, by country of disembarkation (RORO04)
seen at 10:46, 12 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest data for April to June 2017.

Table RORO0401

Powered goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe, by country of disembarkation and port group (ODS, 22.4KB...