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31 October 2017

Speech: "Children are innocent bystanders in times of conflict, caught up in the atrocities taking place around them"
seen at 21:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President for convening today’s important debate. I would also want to thank the Secretary-General for his report on Children and Armed Conflict, and also the contribution of the special representative...

Guidance: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) public registers
seen at 20:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Approved authorised treatment facility public register.

2017 registers of EEE producers, approved exporters and approved authorised treatment facilities. Plus a list of WEEE producer compliance...

Guidance: Points-based system: Tier 2
seen at 20:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration’s guidance for staff on how to decide applications for people who wish to enter or remain in the UK as a Tier 2 migrant.

Decision: CAC Outcome: RMT & Swietelsky Construction Company Ltd (2)
seen at 20:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1022(2017) RMT & Swietelsky Construction Company Ltd – Form of ballot decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute...
Guidance: Retired persons of independent means
seen at 20:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how to decide applications by retired persons of independent means and their dependants.

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000 August 2017
seen at 20:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland departmental spend over £25,000 August 2017

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000 September 2017
seen at 20:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland departmental spend over £25,000 September 2017

Transparency data: Procurement Card spend over £500: August 2017
seen at 20:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland Procurement Card spend over £500: August 2017

Transparency data: Procurement Card spend over £500: September 2017
seen at 20:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland Procurement Card spend over £500: September 2017

Consultation outcome: Water abstraction licensing: changes to exemptions in England and Wales
seen at 20:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government response to the consultation.

We want to know what you think about our plans to bring most exempt abstractors into the licensing system (‘New Authorisations’). This will allow...

Policy paper: A Brilliant Civil Service: becoming the UK’s most inclusive employer
seen at 20:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh and accessible options attached

The Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy sets out how we will become the most inclusive employer in the UK by 2020. The strategy builds on the significant...

Policy paper: Policing and Crime Bill: overarching documents
seen at 20:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated commencement schedule.

Overarching documents that belong to the Policing and Crime Bill.

News story: Joint statement by the Department for Exiting the European Union and the European Commission
seen at 20:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The following joint statement has been issued by the Department for Exiting the European Union and the European Commission:

“Michel Barnier, the European Commission’s Chief Negotiator, and David Davis...

Speech: Sajid Javid's speech to the National Association of Local Councils conference 2017
seen at 20:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon everyone, it’s great to see you all here today.

As it’s Halloween I’m sure that, like my kids, you’d rather be out, cap in hand, demanding treats and threatening unpleasant consequences...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Libya
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 31/10/2017, Libya (Reg 2017/1974)

In 2011 the United Nations, amongst other matters, imposed financial sanctions against designated persons involved...

Research and analysis: The India-UK future manufacturing report
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

The UK and India are among the top manufacturing countries in the world with a combined manufacturing output of more than US$500 billion.

In October 2016, Science and Innovation Network India and...

Research and analysis: Salmonella in livestock production in Great Britain, 2016
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides data on reports of Salmonella in livestock species in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) which was collected and collated by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...

Statistical data set: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated statistics

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

Guidance: Langport Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times covering 6 November to 3 December 2017.

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

Guidance: East region firing times
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for the East Region for November 2017.

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

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times for 18 to 24 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: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor firing times week commencing 30 October 2017.

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

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 2 courses
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated versions of DAO Level 2 Award in Introduction to Leading and Supervising: qualification handbook and DAO Level 2 Certificate for Logistics Drivers: qualification handbook.

Qualification...

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 4 courses
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DAO Level 4 Certificate in Aeronautical Cartography: qualification handbook, DAO Level 4 Diploma for Management of Unit Transport Operations: qualification handbook, DAO Level 4 Diploma in Communication...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2017
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 43, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 43, 2017.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Guidance: List of Cabinet Committees
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of committees

Cabinet and Cabinet Committees are groups of ministers that can take collective decisions that are binding across government. The Cabinet is the supreme decision-making...

Notice: EX15 2NH, Buddleford Estates Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the surrender letter, decision document and site condition report evaluation...

Notice: RH14 9EG, Charles Muddles Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:34, 31 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: Charles Muddles...
Policy paper: HS2 Phase One register of undertakings and assurances
seen at 18:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor updates to change log and register

HS2 Ltd updated the register on a regular basis until Royal Assent of the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) Bill, when the final version of the ...

Guidance: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) public registers
seen at 18:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Approved authorised treatment facility public register.

2017 registers of EEE producers, approved exporters and approved authorised treatment facilities. Plus a list of WEEE producer compliance...

Guidance: Points-based system: Tier 2
seen at 18:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration’s guidance for staff on how to decide applications for people who wish to enter or remain in the UK as a Tier 2 migrant.

Decision: CAC Outcome: RMT & Swietelsky Construction Company Ltd (2)
seen at 18:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1022(2017) RMT & Swietelsky Construction Company Ltd – Form of ballot decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute...
Correspondence: STA assessment update: 31 October 2017
seen at 18:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).
Action: place KS1 and KS2 test orders on NCA tools by 24 November Action: reset your NCA tools password Publication: national curriculum assessments calendar ...
Guidance: Retired persons of independent means
seen at 18:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how to decide applications by retired persons of independent means and their dependants.

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000 August 2017
seen at 18:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland departmental spend over £25,000 August 2017

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000 September 2017
seen at 18:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland departmental spend over £25,000 September 2017

Transparency data: Procurement Card spend over £500: August 2017
seen at 18:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland Procurement Card spend over £500: August 2017

Transparency data: Procurement Card spend over £500: September 2017
seen at 18:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland Procurement Card spend over £500: September 2017

Consultation outcome: Water abstraction licensing: changes to exemptions in England and Wales
seen at 18:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government response to the consultation.

We want to know what you think about our plans to bring most exempt abstractors into the licensing system (‘New Authorisations’). This will allow...

Policy paper: A Brilliant Civil Service: becoming the UK’s most inclusive employer
seen at 18:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh and accessible options attached

The Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy sets out how we will become the most inclusive employer in the UK by 2020. The strategy builds on the significant...

Policy paper: Policing and Crime Bill: overarching documents
seen at 18:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated commencement schedule.

Overarching documents that belong to the Policing and Crime Bill.

News story: Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Bulletin October 2017
seen at 18:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

This bulletin includes information on the Pubs Code tenant survey taking place during November, the appointment of the Deputy Pubs Code Adjudicator, Independent Assessor fees and investment exceptions.

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Speech: Supercharging the Digital Economy
seen at 18:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for the invitation to join you here today.

Whenever I’m with techUK, I feel I’m among like minds. Because my roots are in business, and my roots are in tech.

Both my parents started ...

Speech: Lord Agnew: By working together we can achieve so much more
seen at 18:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s a great pleasure to be here today at the North Academies Conference.

It’s also great to be back at the DfE. I feel a bit like an old football manager who has been dusted down and brought back onto...

News story: UK leadership secures vital progress to modernise international aid rules
seen at 18:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK has today secured important progress at the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) meetings in Paris to change the international aid rules and ensure they remain relevant for the modern world.

...

Statutory guidance: Code of practice: Mental Health Act 1983
seen at 16:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated description to add link to guidance on implementing changes to police powers and places of safety provisions.

As well as providing guidance for professionals, the revised code of practice...

Corporate report: National Data Guardian Panel meeting minutes, 2017
seen at 16:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minutes for July National Data Guardian Panel meeting were added.

Documents on this page record the 2017 meetings of the National Data Guardian Panel.

Consultation outcome: Funding for supported housing
seen at 16:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses and government response published.

This consultation seeks views on the government’s plans for a new housing costs funding model for supported housing as well as views on how...

Policy paper: Future of supported housing: government response to the Select Committee report
seen at 16:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

The Communities and Local Government and Work and Pensions Committees conducted a joint inquiry into the future of supported housing which concluded with a report in May 2017. This is the government response...

Guidance: Further education: flexible learning fund
seen at 16:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

‘Flexible learning fund: specification for submitting proposals’ explains the requirements and assessment criteria for project proposals.

‘Flexible learning fund: guidance on submitting proposals’ explains...

Open consultation: Funding for supported housing - two consultations
seen at 16:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

As part of the policy statement published on 31 October 2017, we have launched two consultations, one on housing costs for sheltered and extra care accommodation, and one on housing costs for short-term...

Policy paper: Funding for supported housing
seen at 16:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).
Background

This policy statement outlines the government’s proposals for a flexible funding approach for the supported housing sector, to come in to effect from April 2020. We are also launching two consultations...

Correspondence: IP connect newsletter: October 2017
seen at 16:34, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter please sign up for IPO email updates and select ‘IP Connect newsletter’

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 16:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CLA Contract FAQ published.

Latest updates 31 October 2017 – Publication of CLA Contract FAQ

We have published the Frequently Asked Questions document relating to the Civil Legal Advice Contract...

Guidance: Fishing quota trading and swaps
seen at 16:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

The spreadsheet shows the amount of quota species that has been traded by the MMO on behalf of the English pools of vessels that are not members of Fish Producer Organisations (non-sector pools) and what has ...

Guidance: Newborn blood spot screening: failsafe solution user guide
seen at 16:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Newborn blood spot screening failsafe solution (NBSFS) minimises the risk of babies missing, or having delayed, newborn blood spot (NBS) screening.

This user guide includes:

processes between ...
Guidance: Check if an alcohol wholesaler in the Isle of Man is approved
seen at 16:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list of alcohol wholesalers and producers in the Isle of Man has been updated.

If you buy alcohol to sell on, you must check that the wholesalers you buy from have been approved under the <...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Libya
seen at 16:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 31/10/2017, Libya (Reg 2017/1974)

In 2011 the United Nations, amongst other matters, imposed financial sanctions against designated persons involved...

Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
seen at 16:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 31/10/2017, Libya (Reg 2017/1974)

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) publishes a list of all those subject to financial sanctions imposed...

Research and analysis: The India-UK future manufacturing report
seen at 16:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

The UK and India are among the top manufacturing countries in the world with a combined manufacturing output of more than US$500 billion.

In October 2016, Science and Innovation Network India and...

Research and analysis: Salmonella in livestock production in Great Britain, 2016
seen at 16:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides data on reports of Salmonella in livestock species in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) which was collected and collated by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...

Statistical data set: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals
seen at 16:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated statistics

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

Guidance: Langport Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 16:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times covering 6 November to 3 December 2017.

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

Guidance: East region firing times
seen at 16:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for the East Region for November 2017.

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

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 16:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times for 18 to 24 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: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor firing times week commencing 30 October 2017.

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

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 2 courses
seen at 16:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated versions of DAO Level 2 Award in Introduction to Leading and Supervising: qualification handbook and DAO Level 2 Certificate for Logistics Drivers: qualification handbook.

Qualification...

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 4 courses
seen at 16:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DAO Level 4 Certificate in Aeronautical Cartography: qualification handbook, DAO Level 4 Diploma for Management of Unit Transport Operations: qualification handbook, DAO Level 4 Diploma in Communication...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2017
seen at 16:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 43, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 16:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 43, 2017.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Notice: RG9 6JP, Ms Emma Goodford: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 31 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: BA12 0SZ, Selwood Housing Society Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 31 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: IP22 1PX, Suffolk County Council: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 31 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: SO24 0DJ, Friday Street Developments Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 31 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: LE12 8GE, Tarmac Aggregates Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 31 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: WR6 5BY, Mr N Panniers, Mr A Panniers and Mrs G Panniers: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 31 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: List of Cabinet Committees
seen at 16:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of committees

Cabinet and Cabinet Committees are groups of ministers that can take collective decisions that are binding across government. The Cabinet is the supreme decision-making...

Notice: EX15 2NH, Buddleford Estates Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the surrender letter, decision document and site condition report evaluation...

Notice: RH14 9EG, Charles Muddles Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:32, 31 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: Charles Muddles...
Policy paper: HS2 Phase One register of undertakings and assurances
seen at 16:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor updates to change log and register

HS2 Ltd updated the register on a regular basis until Royal Assent of the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) Bill, when the final version of the ...

News story: Record numbers expected at this year's event for suppliers
seen at 16:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest information

Thursday’s NDA Estate Supply Chain Event has reached full capacity, with a record 1,600 visitors now signed up to attend.

More than 300 organisations...

News story: Event - Leeds Cross Government SME Roadshow
seen at 16:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Leeds Cross Government SME Roadshow is a great opportunity for SMEs in Yorkshire and beyond to hear directly from Central Government (Department for Work and Pensions, Ministry of Justice, Crown Commercial...

News story: Transport Minister visits cycle taxi scheme to highlight Accessibility Action Plan consultation
seen at 16:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Minister Paul Maynard has urged people to make their views heard on the government’s Accessibility Action Plan, with just 2 weeks of the consultation remaining, during a visit to East London today (...

News story: Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Bulletin October 2017
seen at 16:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

This bulletin includes information on the Pubs Code tenant survey taking place during November, the appointment of the Deputy Pubs Code Adjudicator, Independent Assessor fees and investment exceptions.

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Guidance: Quality assurance framework, version 9 (QAF v9)
seen at 14:43, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Multiple QAF attachments have been replaced with updated versions, and a new attachment (GD9) has been added.

QAF version 9 was developed to support the DBS Update Service. QAF version 9...

Guidance: Livestock and equine semen collection: approved premises
seen at 14:43, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated porcine semen collection centres

Livestock and equine semen collection and storage centres must be licensed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

APHA approve and inspect...

Guidance: Escherichia coli O55:H7 outbreak report in Dorset
seen at 14:43, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

This report provides details of the:

outbreak

investigations into the outbreak

outbreak response

and recommendations on public health control measures...

Guidance: Mental Health Act 1983: implementing changes to police powers
seen at 14:43, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Guidance on putting into practice changes to the provisions on police powers and places of safety, in the Mental Health Act 1983.

The changes relate to police powers to act in respect of people experiencing...

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds: case studies
seen at 14:43, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme is funding for projects that create jobs and supports local growth. The funds include:

the European Social Fund the European Regional Development...
Policy paper: Nuclear Safeguards Bill factsheets
seen at 14:43, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

These factsheets provide an overview of key topics related to the Nuclear Safeguards Bill, which will establish a UK nuclear safeguards regime as we leave Euratom.

Corporate report: Environment Agency corporate scorecard quarter one, 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:43, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has 12 corporate measures. These are:

The water environment is healthier We protect people, the environment and wildlife by reducing serious pollution incidents We create new...
Corporate report: DSA annual assurance report April 2016 to March 2017
seen at 14:42, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

The Defence Safety Authority (DSA) annual assurance report for the period April 2016 to March 2017.

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Andrew Spencer
seen at 14:42, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Fixed typographical error on last page of the decision.

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

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Jack Fursdon
seen at 14:42, 31 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: 1647979 ...
Research and analysis: Valuing different workplace rewards: October 2017
seen at 14:41, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

The Office of Manpower Economics commissioned Economic Insight to review existing literature on different workplace rewards in the public sector, to help understand the relative value to employees, whilst focusing...

Decision: Designs hearing decision O/489/17
seen at 14:41, 31 October in Search (Our copy).
Litigants Brushbaby Ltd V Justin Bernhaut Hearing officer M. Howe QC Note

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded...

Decision: Regulatory judgement: Shropshire Housing Limited
seen at 14:41, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest regulatory judgement published (21 December 2016).

Regulatory judgements and regulatory notices are the regulator’s official view of a provider. Each provider’s page contains their current...

Guidance: National curriculum assessments calendar
seen at 14:41, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

This calendar contains important dates and deadlines to assist schools in their planning for key stage 1 and key stage 2 assessments during the 2017 to 2018 academic year.

The calendar will also be of...

Statutory guidance: Code of practice: Mental Health Act 1983
seen at 14:36, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated description to add link to guidance on implementing changes to police powers and places of safety provisions.

As well as providing guidance for professionals, the revised code of practice...

Guidance: Mental health support in the first 4 weeks: victims of terrorism
seen at 14:36, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on support.

This guidance explains what to do if you, or someone you know, is worried about their mental health following the first 4 weeks of a terrorist attack.

Corporate report: National Data Guardian Panel meeting minutes, 2017
seen at 14:36, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minutes for July National Data Guardian Panel meeting were added.

Documents on this page record the 2017 meetings of the National Data Guardian Panel.

Consultation outcome: Funding for supported housing
seen at 14:36, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses and government response published.

This consultation seeks views on the government’s plans for a new housing costs funding model for supported housing as well as views on how...

Policy paper: Future of supported housing: government response to the Select Committee report
seen at 14:36, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

The Communities and Local Government and Work and Pensions Committees conducted a joint inquiry into the future of supported housing which concluded with a report in May 2017. This is the government response...

Guidance: Further education: flexible learning fund
seen at 14:36, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

‘Flexible learning fund: specification for submitting proposals’ explains the requirements and assessment criteria for project proposals.

‘Flexible learning fund: guidance on submitting proposals’ explains...

Open consultation: Funding for supported housing - two consultations
seen at 14:36, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

As part of the policy statement published on 31 October 2017, we have launched two consultations, one on housing costs for sheltered and extra care accommodation, and one on housing costs for short-term...

Policy paper: Funding for supported housing
seen at 14:35, 31 October in Search (Our copy).
Background

This policy statement outlines the government’s proposals for a flexible funding approach for the supported housing sector, to come in to effect from April 2020. We are also launching two consultations...

Correspondence: IP connect newsletter: October 2017
seen at 14:35, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter please sign up for IPO email updates and select ‘IP Connect newsletter’

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 14:35, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Variations effective from 00:01 hours, Wednesday 1st November 2017 added

Variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures or openings of sea areas.

Check your licence

It...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 14:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CLA Contract FAQ published.

Latest updates 31 October 2017 – Publication of CLA Contract FAQ

We have published the Frequently Asked Questions document relating to the Civil Legal Advice Contract...

Guidance: Fishing quota trading and swaps
seen at 14:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

The spreadsheet shows the amount of quota species that has been traded by the MMO on behalf of the English pools of vessels that are not members of Fish Producer Organisations (non-sector pools) and what has ...

Guidance: Newborn blood spot screening: failsafe solution user guide
seen at 14:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Newborn blood spot screening failsafe solution (NBSFS) minimises the risk of babies missing, or having delayed, newborn blood spot (NBS) screening.

This user guide includes:

processes between ...
Guidance: Pension schemes newsletter 92 – October 2017
seen at 14:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Check if an alcohol wholesaler in the Isle of Man is approved
seen at 14:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list of alcohol wholesalers and producers in the Isle of Man has been updated.

If you buy alcohol to sell on, you must check that the wholesalers you buy from have been approved under the <...

Guidance: Foreign entertainers: list of approved payers in the middleman scheme
seen at 14:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list of approved payers in the middleman scheme has been updated as the address of an approved payer has changed.

If you pay a non-UK resident entertainer for making an appearance or performing...

Five reflections on Dieter Helm’s Cost of Energy Review
seen at 14:30, 31 October in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

At over 200 pages, Professor Dieter Helm’s review of the cost of energy to UK businesses and households is wide-ranging. It covers many issues that fall firmly within our remit here at the Committee on...

News story: Open Call for Innovation paused for low-TRL Defence proposals this financial year
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Funding is still available for Security-related proposals; therefore the Open Call will remain open for anyone who has an idea which can give the UK a Security advantage, for example, the Future Aviation Security...

News story: Using augmented reality to boost tourism: apply for contracts
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Tourism Northern Ireland working with the Department for Communities, Digital Catapult Northern Ireland and Matrix (Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel) has up to &pound;70...

Press release: Natural flood management – part of the nation’s flood resilience
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has today (31 October) published data, case studies and evidence about the role of natural flood management in reducing flood risk. Working with natural processes to reduce flood risk is...

News story: Changes to the trade mark search tool
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Earlier this year, as part of ongoing work to our digital services, we implemented changes to our online trade mark search service. The functionality of the three search options stayed the same, but their look...

News story: Level 4 & 5 technical education to be reviewed
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Education has today (31 October) confirmed its intention to conduct a review into higher level technical education.

The review will look across Level 4 & 5 education, focusing on...

News story: Call for bids – Gender Policy and Programmes Consultancy
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The British Consulate General in Jerusalem is seeking bids for a consultancy position focussed on gender issues in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The consultant will provide policy advice and make recommendations...

News story: Civil news: checklist for CLA escape fee claim 1 forms
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A checklist for CLA escape cases is now available to help ensure you are paid as quickly as possible when billing for work in this area.

We decided to introduce this new checklist for consistency with...

News story: APHA awarded funding for brucellosis vaccine development
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

APHA has received $100,000 in the AgResults’ Brucellosis Vaccine Prize competition, aimed at incentivising the development of a vaccine that is effective, safe and viable for use against Brucella melitensis in...

News story: Science and tech at core of defence as Minister launches new strategy in Birmingham
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

By setting out specific research areas and capability priorities, like autonomy, cyber and sensor technology, the strategy will encourage defence to be even more responsive to emerging opportunities and threats...

Press release: Funding for supported housing for older people to encourage building new homes
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A tailored approach to protect and encourage the supply of a wide range of supported housing has been set out by government today (31 October). All long-term housing will remain in the welfare system and a proposed...

News story: Increase in cases of Legionnaires' disease in Palmanova, Mallorca
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest update.

Latest update

Since September, 18 British travellers who stayed in the town of Palmanova in Mallorca, Spain have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease; those affected ...

Press release: Car parts supplier must sell local depots to maintain competition
seen at 14:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Euro Car Parts must now sell a depot in each of these areas to a purchaser approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), so that customers don’t lose out.

Euro Car Parts bought most of the ...

Research and analysis: Working with natural processes to reduce flood risk
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Working with Natural Processes (WWNP) to reduce flood and coastal erosion risk (FCRM) involves implementing measures that help to protect, restore and emulate the natural functions of catchments, floodplains, ...

Open consultation: Consultation on proposals for changes to Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility Measures
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

In 2016 the Government launched a review of gaming machines and social responsibility measures which began with a call for evidence. Responses to the call for evidence have been published as part of this...

Open consultation: Promoting professionalism, reforming regulation
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views on what we need to do to protect the public as much as possible and at the same time support the development of the workforce.

The proposed model of professional regulation...

Guidance: Public sector annual reports: sustainability reporting guidance 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this guidance is to assist with the completion of sustainability reports in the public sector. It sets out the minimum requirements, some best practice guidance and the underlying principles to...

Research and analysis: India: monthly trade report - September 2017
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).
Summary share of exports in India’s GDP at 19.4% GST Council announce relief measures India – South Korea
Consultation outcome: Personal injury discount rate: how it should be set in future
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Investment portfolios: summary of analytical information published.

This consultation forms part of the review of the framework under which the personal injury discount rate is set.

The...

Guidance: Intrastat (IS2): service availability and issues
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime on Sunday 12 November 2017 has been added to this page.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the IS2 online service.

Guidance: Quality assurance framework, version 9 (QAF v9)
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Multiple QAF attachments have been replaced with updated versions, and a new attachment (GD9) has been added.

QAF version 9 was developed to support the DBS Update Service. QAF version 9...

Guidance: Livestock and equine semen collection: approved premises
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated porcine semen collection centres

Livestock and equine semen collection and storage centres must be licensed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

APHA approve and inspect...

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds: useful resources
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New page created for case study booklets

For details of the projects supported by the European Regional Development Fund visit the interactive map.

View a list of projects...

Guidance: Escherichia coli O55:H7 outbreak report in Dorset
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

This report provides details of the:

outbreak

investigations into the outbreak

outbreak response

and recommendations on public health control measures...

Guidance: Mental Health Act 1983: implementing changes to police powers
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Guidance on putting into practice changes to the provisions on police powers and places of safety, in the Mental Health Act 1983.

The changes relate to police powers to act in respect of people experiencing...

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds: case studies
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme is funding for projects that create jobs and supports local growth. The funds include:

the European Social Fund the European Regional Development...
Footballer Banned for Two Years
seen at 11:31, 31 October in News (Our copy).
Jamie Insall banned from all sport for two years
Five reflections on Dieter Helm’s Cost of Energy Review
seen at 11:30, 31 October in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

At over 200 pages, Professor Dieter Helm’s review of the cost of energy to UK businesses and households is wide-ranging. It covers many issues that fall firmly within our remit here at the Committee on...

Press release: Natural flood management – part of the nation’s flood resilience
seen at 11:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has today (31 October) published data, case studies and evidence about the role of natural flood management in reducing flood risk. Working with natural processes to reduce flood risk is...

News story: Changes to the trade mark search tool
seen at 11:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Earlier this year, as part of ongoing work to our digital services, we implemented changes to our online trade mark search service. The functionality of the three search options stayed the same, but their look...

Guidance: Assessing ordinary residence: nationality policy guidance
seen at 10:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published.

This guidance tells nationality caseworkers how to consider whether an individual is ordinarily resident in the UK. This guidance is also for use by UKVI caseworkers...

Decision: Revised direction issued to Torbay council
seen at 10:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

This revised direction requires that the council continues to co-operate with an independent commissioner appointed by the Secretary of State.

It follows an Ofsted report published on 5 January 2016...

Guidance: Free movement rights: family members of British citizens
seen at 10:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff consider applications for a residence card made by a family member of a British citizen in line with the Immigration (...

Notice: MK44 3SB, Dawn Meats (UK): environmental permit issued
seen at 10:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The notice has been re-issued as the wrong site plan was used in the original document.

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

Guidance: Drinking water scheme: recent trend analysis
seen at 10:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated drinking water scheme: trend analysis.

For more information, please email foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.

Open consultation: Promoting professionalism, reforming regulation
seen at 10:33, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views on what we need to do to protect the public as much as possible and at the same time support the development of the workforce.

The proposed model of professional regulation...

Open consultation: Occupational pensions: improving disclosure of costs, charges and investments
seen at 10:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the pension charges survey 2016.

This consultation seeks views on proposals for trustees and managers of certain occupational schemes to:

publish information about cost ...
Guidance: Public sector annual reports: sustainability reporting guidance 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this guidance is to assist with the completion of sustainability reports in the public sector. It sets out the minimum requirements, some best practice guidance and the underlying principles to...

Research and analysis: India: monthly trade report - September 2017
seen at 10:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).
Summary share of exports in India’s GDP at 19.4% GST Council announce relief measures India – South Korea
Transparency data: Merger inquiry outcome statistics
seen at 10:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated statistics added for October 2017.

These figures detail the outcomes of all merger inquiries completed in each year, from 1 April 2004 to the latest full month.

Please note that...

Consultation outcome: Personal injury discount rate: how it should be set in future
seen at 10:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Investment portfolios: summary of analytical information published.

This consultation forms part of the review of the framework under which the personal injury discount rate is set.

The...

Halley Research Station Antarctica will not winter in 2018
seen at 10:31, 31 October in NERC news (Our copy).

British Antarctic Survey has decided, for safety reasons, that it will close its Halley VI Research Station during the 2018 Antarctic winter.

Press release: Unpaid internships are damaging to social mobility
seen at 10:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

An overwhelming majority of the UK public support the introduction of a legal ban on unpaid internships lasting 4 weeks or more.

New polling data released by the Social Mobility Commission, found that...

Press release: Minister for Europe opens Strategic Dialogue with Georgia
seen at 10:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Europe and Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, will today [October 23] welcome Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Georgia, Mikheil Janelidze for the fourth round of the UK-Georgia annual strategic...

Press release: Jail and suspended sentences for permit breaches that led to fire
seen at 10:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Corporate officers working for Nottinghamshire Recycling Limited (NRL) and 2 who worked for Park Farming Limited (PFL) have been sentenced today (Monday 30 October 2017) in Sheffield Crown Court after breaching...

News story: The VMD Customer Satisfaction Survey 2017/18: Improving our service to you
seen at 10:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

On 30 October 2017 the VMD launched its customer satisfaction web survey for 2017/18. If you work for, or on behalf of, Marketing Authorisation holders and holders of Manufacturing, Wholesaler Dealer, Autogenous...

Publication of the 9th Annual Report of the National DNA Database Ethics Group (Baroness Williams of Trafford)
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I am pleased to announce the publication today of the 9th annual report of the National DNA Database Ethics Group. The Group was established on 25 July 2007 to provide Ministers with independent...
Government Interim response to the Law Commission report on Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty (Jackie Doyle-Price)
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the publication of the Government’s interim response to the Law Commission’s report on Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty, a copy of which is attached.

In England...

Justice update (David Lidington)
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today laid before Parliament, and shared with the Chair of the Justice Select Committee, the Government’s post-legislative memorandum for the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act...

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council 23rd October 2017, Luxembourg (Damian Hinds)
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council met on 23rd October 2017 in Luxembourg. Margot James, Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility at the Department for...

Notice: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update on Open Call funding.

From 18 September 2017 to 30 November 2017, DASA will be piloting a One-Page pitch for the Open Call for Innovation. More information is available here.

Open consultation: Consultation on proposals for changes to Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility Measures
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

In 2016 the Government launched a review of gaming machines and social responsibility measures which began with a call for evidence. Responses to the call for evidence have been published as part of this...

Consultation outcome: Call for evidence: Review of Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility Measures
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Following the call for evidence we have published our proposals for consultation.

We are reviewing these areas with the aim of striking the right balance between enabling socially responsible...

Transparency data: OAG spending over £25,000 for September 2017
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Advocate General publishes details of all departmental spending over &pound;25,000 on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Compliance checks: Penalties for enablers of offshore tax evasion or non-compliance - CC/FS17a
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Transparency data: OAG spending over £500 on a GPC for September 2017
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Voisins Voices: a newsletter for the British community in France
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated October 2017

Read the regular newsletter for British people living in France and subscribe here
Press release: Government to take action on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals
seen at 09:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Government also announces moves to ensure stronger protections around online gambling and a new industry-led responsible gambling advertising campaign

The maximum stakes on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (...

Guidance: Japan: Local Services List (Lawyers, Interpreters, Translators, Medical, Funeral)
seen at 03:19, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of lawyers updated

The following list of English-speaking lawyers, translators/interpreters, sources of medical information in Japan and list of undertakers in Japan has been prepared for ...

Research and analysis: Working with natural processes to reduce flood risk
seen at 02:32, 31 October in Search (Our copy).

Working with Natural Processes (WWNP) to reduce flood and coastal erosion risk (FCRM) involves implementing measures that help to protect, restore and emulate the natural functions of catchments, floodplains, ...

Press release: Spooky science at Dstl
seen at 02:30, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Understanding the bizarre behaviour of quantum particles is challenging but offers many marvellous and mysterious uses that could benefit us all. At the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), physicists...