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10 November 2017

Press release: PM calls with leaders of the DUP and Sinn Fein parties: 10 November 2017
seen at 21:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister has spoken on the phone to the leadership of the DUP and Sinn Fein parties about the political situation in Northern Ireland.

In separate...

Research and analysis: Intimidation of Parliamentary Candidates: Evidence from Facebook, Google, and Twitter
seen at 20:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

As part of our review on the subject of the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates, the Committee is publishing the notes from its meetings with social media companies. Meetings were held with:

Facebook...
Policy paper: British-Irish Council Communiqué: 10 November 2017
seen at 20:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

This document summarises the 29th Summit meeting of the British-Irish Council hosted by the Government of Jersey.

Research and analysis: Intimidation of Parliamentary candidates: Evidence from Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrat Parties
seen at 20:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added supplementary written evidence from the Labour Party, the Conservative Party, and the Liberal Democrat party received following the public hearing

As part of our review on the subject of ...

Research and analysis: Early Years Register joiners and leavers, with full EYR inspection judgements, 01 October 2014 - 30 September 2017
seen at 20:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional joiners data added for October 2014 to June 2016. This publication now covers joiners alongside full Early Years Register (EYR) inspection judgements where applicable, and leavers data for...

Guidance: The police pensions scheme 2015 member’s guide
seen at 20:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated.

This guide is for members of the police pension scheme 2015. It only applies to members of a police force in England and Wales.

This member’s guide gives information ...

Transparency data: Procurement Card spend over £500: October 2017
seen at 20:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

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

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000: October 2017
seen at 20:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

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

Impact assessment: Habitats regulations assessment for the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement
seen at 20:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor corrections have been made to documents, as detailed in correction tables in the change logs, to address typographical, transpositional and formatting errors and some minor inconsistencies between...

Research and analysis: Appraisal of sustainability for the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement
seen at 20:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor corrections have been made to documents, as detailed in correction tables in the change logs, to address typographical, transpositional and formatting errors and some minor inconsistencies between...

Impact assessment: Health impact analysis for the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement
seen at 20:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor corrections have been made to documents, as detailed in correction tables in the change logs, to address typographical, transpositional and formatting errors and some minor inconsistencies between...

Impact assessment: Equality assessment for the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement
seen at 20:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor corrections have been made to documents, as detailed in correction tables in the change logs, to address typographical, transpositional and formatting errors and some minor inconsistencies between...

Notice: NR34 8NQ, Mr Joe Stent: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:47, 10 November 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 Joe Stent ...
Form: Apply for a first trade licence (form VTL301)
seen at 18:47, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated

If you’re a motor trader or vehicle tester, you can apply for a first trade licence or additional licences using this form (VTL301).

VTL301 guidance

View the guidance notes...

Form: Manual of guidance drink and drug driving (MGDD)
seen at 18:47, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated forms A, B and C.

To aid officers’ investigations, the police service and the Crown Prosecution Service have produced a series of standard forms (the manual of guidance drink and drug driving...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 18:47, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed links from 'Local authorities seeking proposers' spreadsheet for Tadpole Garden Village, North Swindon, Kelvin Way, West Bromwich and Paxman Avenue, Colchester because proposal deadlines have...

Statutory guidance: Transitional National Plan (TNP): quarterly register
seen at 18:47, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated TNP register 2017.

The TNP is issued by Defra in accordance with Article 32 of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and associated guidance.

The IED sets minimum limits for ...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: passenger transport onboard & station team member
seen at 18:47, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: uploaded assessment plan

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available <...
Policy paper: Reducing teacher workload
seen at 18:47, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated policy paper with information about the workload reduction toolkit that's in development.

Information on the government’s policy to help remove unnecessary workload for teachers.

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FOI release: VAT refund schemes for Government departments
seen at 18:47, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

A request for correspondence from HM Treasury to HM Customs and Excise in 1983 and 1984 which relates to the introduction of the VAT Refund Direction.

Research and analysis: Intimidation of Parliamentary Candidates: Evidence from Facebook, Google, and Twitter
seen at 18:47, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

As part of our review on the subject of the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates, the Committee is publishing the notes from its meetings with social media companies. Meetings were held with:

Facebook...
Policy paper: British-Irish Council Communiqué: 10 November 2017
seen at 18:47, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

This document summarises the 29th Summit meeting of the British-Irish Council hosted by the Government of Jersey.

Research and analysis: Intimidation of Parliamentary candidates: Evidence from Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrat Parties
seen at 18:47, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added supplementary written evidence from the Labour Party, the Conservative Party, and the Liberal Democrat party received following the public hearing

As part of our review on the subject of ...

Research and analysis: Early Years Register joiners and leavers, with full EYR inspection judgements, 01 October 2014 - 30 September 2017
seen at 18:47, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional joiners data added for October 2014 to June 2016. This publication now covers joiners alongside full Early Years Register (EYR) inspection judgements where applicable, and leavers data for...

Guidance: The police pensions scheme 2015 member’s guide
seen at 18:46, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated.

This guide is for members of the police pension scheme 2015. It only applies to members of a police force in England and Wales.

This member’s guide gives information ...

Transparency data: Procurement Card spend over £500: October 2017
seen at 18:46, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland Procurement Card spend over &pound;500: October 2017

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000: October 2017
seen at 18:46, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland departmental spend over &pound;25,000: October 2017

Impact assessment: Habitats regulations assessment for the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement
seen at 18:44, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor corrections have been made to documents, as detailed in correction tables in the change logs, to address typographical, transpositional and formatting errors and some minor inconsistencies between...

Research and analysis: Appraisal of sustainability for the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement
seen at 18:37, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor corrections have been made to documents, as detailed in correction tables in the change logs, to address typographical, transpositional and formatting errors and some minor inconsistencies between...

Impact assessment: Health impact analysis for the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement
seen at 18:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor corrections have been made to documents, as detailed in correction tables in the change logs, to address typographical, transpositional and formatting errors and some minor inconsistencies between...

Impact assessment: Equality assessment for the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement
seen at 18:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor corrections have been made to documents, as detailed in correction tables in the change logs, to address typographical, transpositional and formatting errors and some minor inconsistencies between...

Transparency data: School building framework: winning contractors announced
seen at 18:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

School building frameworks provide the ESFA with a procurement route to access pre-selected contractors. The attached document lists the 33 contractors that have won places on our new school building framework...

Gender pay differences aren’t driven by confidence
seen at 18:31, 10 November in Tech Nation (Our copy).

As another news story breaks about badly behaved men, all us women are asking the same question – “Is this it? Have we reached the tipping point? Can we actually change the dynamics of the work world now...

Bus company and boss convicted of deliberately failing to give their staff workplace pensions
seen at 18:31, 10 November in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
A bus company and its managing director have admitted deliberately avoiding giving their staff workplace pensions.
Press release: Traffic officer and lay reader Chris serves a wide congregation on South West travels
seen at 18:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

But it was a Road to Damascus moment some 37 years ago which changed the life of the then 26-year-old.

Chris found himself unemployed and desperately searching for work in late 1979. Not long after becoming...

News story: Chair of Residential Care Leadership Board appointed
seen at 18:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Education today announced Alan Wood as Chair of the new Residential Care Leadership Board.

The Residential Care Leadership Board (RCLB) was set up following Sir Martin Narey’s 2015 ...

News story: Culture Secretary Karen Bradley on India mission to attract more tourists to Britain
seen at 18:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Culture Secretary Karen Bradley met key representatives from the Indian travel market today to bang the drum for British tourism.

India is a key priority for the government’s tourism arm. VisitBritain...

Guidance: Intramuscular inactivated influenza vaccine: patient group direction (PGD) template
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include defined health and social care staff.

This patient group direction (PGD) template supports the administration of inactivated influenza vaccine as part of the national seasonal...

Transparency data: Workforce management information: MOJ
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: June, July and August 2017 data published.

Information on the Ministry of Justice, its agencies and executive non-departmental public bodies’ paybills for 2010 to 2016; its workforce as at 31 March...

Notice: YO11 3BZ, Sulzer Electro Mechanical Services (UK) Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 10 November 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...

Guidance: Deposit locations of the HS2 Phase 2a hybrid Bill
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Deposit locations document updated

In each of the locations listed you will find a copy of:

the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a hybrid Bill itself explanatory notes plans and sections...
Policy paper: HS2 Phase One Compulsory Purchase: General Vesting Declarations
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: GVD number 43 added

The General Vesting Declarations (GVD) are prepared under compulsory purchase powers granted to the Secretary of State for Transport under Section 4 of the High Speed Rail (...

Corporate report: HS2 circular economy principles
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

HS2’s vision is to be a catalyst for growth and the adoption of circular economy principles can play a key role in delivering this through stimulating new approaches, products and services, and by creating employment...

Guidance: Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework specification
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the explanation of the use of flags to calculate the initial hypothesis and the definition of supplementary longitudinal education outcomes (LEO) metrics in the specification document.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

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

Guidance: Offender management
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Detention and temporary release' updated.

This section contains guidance for immigration Enforcement officers on offender management.

Guidance in this section has been reworked into a...

Notice: Trade marks and designs: hearing diaries
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appeals to appointed persons diary updated.

These documents are updated regularly to highlight the trade marks and designs hearings which have been scheduled.

Unless shown otherwise, main...

Consultation outcome: ORR economic enforcement policy and penalties statement changes
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Release of the outcome.

Seeking views on altering the Office of Rail and Road’s:

economic enforcement policy penalties statement

as a result of the Railways Regulations 2016.

Consultation outcome: Northern Ireland (NI) transfer of rail operator penalising: changes to regulation guidance and economic enforcement policy
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Outcome to the consultation released.

We are consulting on a draft railways infrastructure regulation guidance and new ORR economic enforcement policy which reflect powers transferred in Northern...

Notice: SO42 7YL, Lord Ralph Douglas-Scott-Montagu: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 November 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: AL5 5DS, Mrs Sandra Meyer: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 November 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: NR34 8NQ, Mr Joe Stent: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 10 November 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 Joe Stent ...
Guidance: Statutory market values for oil
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The daily values for all Category 1 crude oils for October 2017 have been added.

If you’re a participator in a UK oil field, you must use these defined market value rates if you dispose of:

...
Form: Apply for a first trade licence (form VTL301)
seen at 16:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated

If you’re a motor trader or vehicle tester, you can apply for a first trade licence or additional licences using this form (VTL301).

VTL301 guidance

View the guidance notes...

Notice: SO42 7YL, Lord Ralph Douglas-Scott-Montagu: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 November 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...

Form: Manual of guidance drink and drug driving (MGDD)
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated forms A, B and C.

To aid officers’ investigations, the police service and the Crown Prosecution Service have produced a series of standard forms (the manual of guidance drink and drug driving...

Notice: HP23 6LE, Mr John Bayley: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 10 November 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: BN18 9QY, Mr Simon Cooper and Miss Pamela Jones: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 10 November 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...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed links from 'Local authorities seeking proposers' spreadsheet for Tadpole Garden Village, North Swindon, Kelvin Way, West Bromwich and Paxman Avenue, Colchester because proposal deadlines have...

Statutory guidance: Transitional National Plan (TNP): quarterly register
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated TNP register 2017.

The TNP is issued by Defra in accordance with Article 32 of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and associated guidance.

The IED sets minimum limits for ...

Notice: CB22 3AT, BMR-Babraham Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 10 November 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: Apprenticeship standard: passenger transport onboard & station team member
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: uploaded assessment plan

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available <...
Notice: DH1 5SH, Mr Eric Welsh: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 10 November 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...

Policy paper: Reducing teacher workload
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated policy paper with information about the workload reduction toolkit that's in development.

Information on the government’s policy to help remove unnecessary workload for teachers.

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Notice: References to the Court of Justice of the European Union
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Case C-578/17 added.

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

Guidance: Countdown bulletin 30 - November 2017
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The communication to individual scheme members section has been updated with Guaranteed Minimum Pension calculation details.

Countdown bulletin 30 has updates about the Scheme Reconciliation Service...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 11 (2017)
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded HPR 11(40) news and infection reports.

Health Protection Report (HPR) comprises routine reports on infections (microbiological and epidemiological data and associated commentary) together...

Research and analysis: Salmonella and shigella infections from faecal specimens in England and Wales: laboratory reports 2017
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded HPR 11(40) report.

For previous years’ salmonella data, see the laboratory reports 2016.

Research and analysis: Common gastrointestinal infections in England and Wales: laboratory reports in 2017
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded HPR 11(40) reports.

For previous years’ data, see: the 2016, 2015 and earlier years’ reports.

FOI release: VAT refund schemes for Government departments
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

A request for correspondence from HM Treasury to HM Customs and Excise in 1983 and 1984 which relates to the introduction of the VAT Refund Direction.

Research and analysis: Reported norovirus outbreaks (suspected and lab-confirmed) in hospitals: 2017
seen at 16:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded HPR 11(40).

These data are collected through the hospital norovirus outbreak reporting scheme (HNORS).

For previous data see the archive of older reports.

News story: Forthcoming consultation on our response to the CJEU judgment on data retention
seen at 16:30, 10 November in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Communications data is the ‘who’, ‘where’, ‘when’, ‘how’ and ‘with whom’ of a communication, but not what was written or said. It includes information such as the subscriber to a telephone service and the IP ...

News story: David Davis' closing remarks after EU exit negotiations on 9-10 November
seen at 16:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Michel.

Last month I welcomed Michel’s recognition of the new dynamic in the talks created by the Prime Minister’s Florence speech.

That speech set out a clear and pragmatic approach...

Press release: CMA publishes NI electricity transmission decision
seen at 16:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The price control decision relates to the licence that electricity grid operator SONI Limited (SONI) has to operate the grid, which transfers electricity from generators to local supply networks in Northern Ireland...

Press release: Thousands of fish released into rivers
seen at 16:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has released 8,000 young fish to give fish stocks a boost in north east rivers.

The chub and dace were released on Thursday, 9 November into the River Tees at Low Coniscliffe and...

Speech: Minister Smith NICCY speech
seen at 16:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much for inviting me to attend this excellent event today.

You’ve made it clear to me that there are worries about Brexit, about what it will mean for your families and for your future, ...

News story: Forthcoming consultation on our response to the CJEU judgment on data retention
seen at 16:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Communications data is the ‘who’, ‘where’, ‘when’, ‘how’ and ‘with whom’ of a communication, but not what was written or said. It includes information such as the subscriber to a telephone service and the IP ...

Press release: North east man sentenced for waste fire
seen at 16:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A Cleveland farmer has been ordered to pay &pound;4,899.44 after illegally storing and setting fire to controlled waste on his land.

The blaze, which was filmed by a National Police Air Service (NPAS...

News story: The AAIB is sending a team to Belfast
seen at 16:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The AAIB is sending a team to Belfast International Airport to investigate an aircraft incident involving a passenger aircraft.

Press release: Fake remembrance merchandise seized by Border Force
seen at 16:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The goods, some of which were also branded with the words ‘Lest we Forget’, were later confirmed to have infringed the Royal British Legion’s ‘two-petal poppy’ copyright.

The items were seized on 8 November...

Guidance: International search & rescue co-operation data: Passenger ships
seen at 14:35, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the co-operation plans index, now correct as at 04/11/2017.

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

Guidance: Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette, 2017
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published November 2017 report

The Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette is published monthly by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

It provides information on practices and procedures...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the LAIT tool and version log.

The local authority interactive tool (LAIT) presents information in interactive tables and charts with the local authority’s rank and position in England...

Guidance: Magistrate advisory committee recruitment information
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Vacancy information updated for magistrates

You need to apply to the advisory committee for your local magistrates’ court.

The following areas have vacancies currently:

Central &...
Research and analysis: Respiratory virus circulation: England and Wales
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Graph updated to show period between week 1 of 2007 and week 44 of 2017.

This graph shows the weekly distribution (using 3-week moving average method) of the number of samples positive for 6 major...

Research and analysis: Water situation: area monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2017 water situation reports added

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

the amount of rain...
Guidance: Childcare service: service availability and issues
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: There is planned downtime for the Childcare service from 12:01am to 2:30am on Sunday 12 November 2017.

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

Notice: Current catch limits: over 10 metre non-sector pool
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Figures updated

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe - Category A, Category A - Islands, Category B and Category C and can be varied through the year. ...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Variations effective from 00:01 hours, Saturday 11 November 2017 added

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

Check your licence

It ...

Transparency data: PHE prompt payment data: 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added October 2017 data.

Invoice payment performance for Public Health England.

Guidance: Guinea - List of Medical Facilities/Practitioners
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

The following list of medical facilities/practitioners has been prepared by the British Embassy Conakry for the convenience of British Nationals who may require these services...

Open consultation: Misdirected passengers: consultation on a new civil penalty
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

New powers to allow the Home Office to operate a civil penalty were introduced in the Immigration Act 2016. A penalty may be imposed on a carrier or airport operator if they fail to take all reasonable steps ...

Guidance: Intramuscular inactivated influenza vaccine: patient group direction (PGD) template
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include defined health and social care staff.

This patient group direction (PGD) template supports the administration of inactivated influenza vaccine as part of the national seasonal...

Policy paper: Exmouth tidal defence scheme
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is working in partnership with East Devon District Council to reduce flood risk in Exmouth, East Devon.

Transparency data: Workforce management information: MOJ
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: June, July and August 2017 data published.

Information on the Ministry of Justice, its agencies and executive non-departmental public bodies’ paybills for 2010 to 2016; its workforce as at 31 March...

Notice: UB9 4EH, Summerleaze Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:34, 10 November 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: YO11 3BZ, Sulzer Electro Mechanical Services (UK) Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:34, 10 November 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...

Guidance: Deposit locations of the HS2 Phase 2a hybrid Bill
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Deposit locations document updated

In each of the locations listed you will find a copy of:

the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a hybrid Bill itself explanatory notes plans and sections...
Policy paper: HS2 Phase One Compulsory Purchase: General Vesting Declarations
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: GVD number 43 added

The General Vesting Declarations (GVD) are prepared under compulsory purchase powers granted to the Secretary of State for Transport under Section 4 of the High Speed Rail (...

Policy paper: Supporting early years providers to run sustainable businesses
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated PACEY and NDNA information.

The summary includes:

insights from successful early years providers information on the Childcare Works consortium links to free sector-produced...
Corporate report: HS2 circular economy principles
seen at 14:34, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

HS2’s vision is to be a catalyst for growth and the adoption of circular economy principles can play a key role in delivering this through stimulating new approaches, products and services, and by creating employment...

Guidance: Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework specification
seen at 14:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the explanation of the use of flags to calculate the initial hypothesis and the definition of supplementary longitudinal education outcomes (LEO) metrics in the specification document.

Promotional material: Companies House events calendar
seen at 14:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Event added.

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

Exhibitions

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

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

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

Guidance: Offender management
seen at 14:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Detention and temporary release' updated.

This section contains guidance for immigration Enforcement officers on offender management.

Guidance in this section has been reworked into a...

Notice: Trade marks and designs: hearing diaries
seen at 14:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appeals to appointed persons diary updated.

These documents are updated regularly to highlight the trade marks and designs hearings which have been scheduled.

Unless shown otherwise, main...

Public value of Statistics on Housing and Planning in the UK
seen at 14:30, 10 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Statistics on housing and planning present information about many aspects of housing, homelessness, land valuations and planning. These are critical issues of high public interest where good statistics are vital...

Public value of statistics on Housing and Planning in the UK
seen at 14:30, 10 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Housing matters and it affects all citizens in the UK. Official statistics on housing and planning play a vital role in helping to inform decision-making of all kinds.

This review and its findings

Trader jailed for offering to sell elephant tusks and rhino horns
seen at 14:30, 10 November in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
An illegal trader who offered to sell elephant tusks, rhino horns, and hippopotamus teeth has been jailed for a total of 14 months after breaking wildlife protection laws.
Speech: UK Youth Parliament 2017
seen at 14:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning everyone.

I’m not sure about you, Mr Speaker, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen these benches looking quite so energetic as they do this morning!

I’m delighted to open this year’s ...

News story: GRECO: UK successfully completes 4th round compliance procedure
seen at 14:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Group of States Against Corruption (GRECO), today (10 November 2017) published its second fourth round compliance report on the United Kingdom.

The report, adopted by GRECO plenary in March...

News story: Tate Trustee appointment
seen at 14:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Roland Rudd is a passionate supporter of the arts and led the Tate’s Corporate Advisory Group for ten years. He was previously a board member of the Royal Opera House.

He is Chairman of Finsbury, a global...

News story: Defence Secretary hosts first meeting in UK with Secretary Mattis
seen at 14:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Both have just returned from NATO and counter-Daesh Ministerial meetings in Brussels, where the alliance agreed to adapt its command structure to better reflect the security environment, announcing the establishment...

News story: Adam Afriyie MP visits Ghana to explore commercial opportunities for UK business in the Infrastructure and Oil and Gas sectors.
seen at 14:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

This will be the Trade Envoy’s fifth visit to Ghana in his role as Trade Envoy to Ghana – and his third since the inauguration of His Excellency President Nana Akufo-Addo on 7 January.

This visit is about...

News story: David Davis' closing remarks at the end of EU exit negotiations on 9-10 November
seen at 14:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Michel.

Last month I welcomed Michel’s recognition of the new dynamic in the talks created by the Prime Minister’s Florence speech.

That speech set out a clear and pragmatic approach...

Press release: Testing starts for innovative Warrington motorway trial
seen at 14:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England is delivering the project at Croft Interchange - where junction 21a of the M6 meets junction 10 of the M62 – to give drivers smoother and more reliable journeys along the eastbound M62, one of...

News story: Joint Nature Conservation Committee Members reappointed
seen at 14:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government has reappointed Professor Ian Bateman and Professor Colin Galbraith as Independent Members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) for second terms. The reappointments will take effect...

Press release: HS2 appoints Neil Hayward as new HR director
seen at 14:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Neil has over 20 years experience working in large and complex organisations, at the most senior levels, delivering organisational improvements. He has held a number of senior human resources (HR) positions in...

News story: Correspondence from the Insolvency Service
seen at 14:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

These letters are not genuine. If you receive a letter like this we encourage you to report it to us.

Insolvency enquiry line

Contact form <...

Press release: £2 million flood scheme for Much Wenlock
seen at 14:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The scheme has seen the construction of 2 ponds which catch and store water that could otherwise flood properties, businesses and roads in the town. One pond is on the Sytche Brook to the north west of the town...

Open consultation: Inspection visits to further education and skills providers judged to require improvement
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Ofsted is seeking your views on proposed changes to inspection visits to further education and skills providers who are judged to require improvement.

We currently carry out support and challenge visits...

National Statistics: UK overseas trade statistics: September 2017
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects the UK’s international trade in goods data, which are published as two National Statistics series - the ‘Overseas Trade Statistics (OTS)’ and the ‘Regional Trade Statistics...

Official Statistics: Youth custody data
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Youth custody report: September 2017 published.

Monthly statistics on the population in custody of children and young people within secure children’s homes (SCHs), secure training centres (STCs...

Guidance: Joint inspections of the response to children experiencing neglect: May to December 2017
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report on the multi-agency response to abuse and neglect in Cheshire West and Chester.

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

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly bananas dataset.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the...

Open consultation: Low Carbon Contracts Company and Electricity Settlements Company Operational Costs 2018-2019 to 2020-2021
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

We’re seeking views on the proposed 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 operational cost budgets and resulting levies for the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) and the Electricity Settlements Company (ESC). ...

Form: Circus or animal act: registration
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated ET77

This form should be completed to register circus animals and animal acts so these animals can travel to EU countries outside the UK.

Your application must be received at least...

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report: Rainfall and river flow summary, 1 to 7 November 2017.

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

amount...
Guidance: Initial teacher training (ITT): providers annual return guidance
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance for the academic year 2016 to 2017.

Overview

All initial teacher training (ITT) providers must submit independently-audited audit grant returns to the National College for Teaching...

Research and analysis: Gender pay gap: employers' action and understanding
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

The government’s gender pay gap (GPG) transparency regulations began in April 2017. The GPG measures the differences in hourly earnings and employment by gender.

This research provides evidence on large...

Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: reaches W1, W2, W3 and W4
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Details of the works being carried out at Shoreham Fort to the Sailing Club, Emerald Quay to South Wharf, Riverside Road and Adur Ferry Bridge.

Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: reaches E1, E2 and E3
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Construction updates to Tollhouse Bridge, Ropetackle and the Old Railway.

Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: ecology
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is committed to building the Shoreham Adur Tidal Walls scheme efficiently and minimising the impacts on wildlife at the same time. They are doing this by monitoring wildlife and creating...

Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: how the scheme will work
seen at 11:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated November 2017.

This document explains the plans to reduce flooding to properties and businesses on both the east and west banks of the River Adur in Shoreham.

Guidance: International search & rescue co-operation data: Passenger ships
seen at 11:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the co-operation plans index, now correct as at 04/11/2017.

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

Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: latest update
seen at 11:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

More information on what the Environment Agency is doing to reduce flood risk along the River Adur.

Guidance: Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette, 2017
seen at 11:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published November 2017 report

The Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette is published monthly by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

It provides information on practices and procedures...

Guidance: Genuine HM Revenue and Customs contact and recognising phishing emails and texts
seen at 11:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This guidance has been updated at section 1.1, to include information on the research to explore and evaluate large business customers’ interaction with HMRC.

Phishing is the fraudulent act of ...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 11:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the LAIT tool and version log.

The local authority interactive tool (LAIT) presents information in interactive tables and charts with the local authority’s rank and position in England...

Guidance: Magistrate advisory committee recruitment information
seen at 11:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Vacancy information updated for magistrates

You need to apply to the advisory committee for your local magistrates’ court.

The following areas have vacancies currently:

Central &...
Research and analysis: Respiratory virus circulation: England and Wales
seen at 11:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Graph updated to show period between week 1 of 2007 and week 44 of 2017.

This graph shows the weekly distribution (using 3-week moving average method) of the number of samples positive for 6 major...

Research and analysis: Water situation: area monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 11:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2017 water situation reports added

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

the amount of rain...
Gender pay differences aren’t driven by confidence
seen at 11:31, 10 November in Tech Nation (Our copy).

As another news story breaks about badly behaved men, all us women are asking the same question – “Is this it? Have we reached the tipping point? Can we actually change the dynamics of the work world now...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population for 10 November 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

Open consultation: Proposed changes to the prudential framework of capital finance
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

The Prudential System is comprised of 4 statutory codes. The Department for Communities and Local Government is responsible for preparing the guidance on Local Authority Investments and the guidance on Minimum...

Research and analysis: Active disease surveillance: TSE statistics
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the active TSE surveillance in Great Britain

This publication is no longer updated as ‘Official Statistics’ and has been changed to a ‘Research and analysis’ publication type. This amendment...

Official Statistics: UK trade: Sept 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence

Official Statistics: Construction output in Great Britain: Sept 2017 and new orders Jul to Sept 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: UK index of production: Sept 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.

National Statistics: Turnover in production and services industries: Sept 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.

National Statistics: Security Situation Statistics for Northern Ireland, period ending 31 October 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

This publication can be accessed here

Official Statistics: Quarterly Direct Payment Statistics for NI (July - September 2017)
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Direct payments are cash payments, made in lieu of social service provisions, to individuals who have been assessed as needing services. Direct payments increase choice and promote independence.

The following...

Official Statistics: Short-term indicators economic commentary: Nov 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: VAT turnover implementation into National Accounts: November update
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Mental health community teams activity for quarter ending September 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Quarterly data on number of patients on Care Programme Approach (CPA) followed up within 7 days of discharge from psychiatric inpatient care, and gate keeping inpatient admissions by Crisis Resolution Home Treatment...

Open consultation: Inspection visits to further education and skills providers judged to require improvement
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Ofsted is seeking your views on proposed changes to inspection visits to further education and skills providers who are judged to require improvement.

We currently carry out support and challenge visits...

Official Statistics: Recorded Dementia Diagnoses October 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

The publication will present at England level: recorded prevalence and how this compares with research based studies at different ages, and how prevalence differs at different ages depending on comorbidity; CCG...

Official Statistics: Patients Registered at a GP Practice November 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Data are reported by both quinary age and single year age band and gender at GP Practice level, Clinical Commissioning Group, STP, NHS England Region and NHS England Commissioning Region. We also publish this...

National Statistics: UK overseas trade statistics: September 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects the UK’s international trade in goods data, which are published as two National Statistics series - the ‘Overseas Trade Statistics (OTS)’ and the ‘Regional Trade Statistics...

Official Statistics: Youth custody data
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Youth custody report: September 2017 published.

Monthly statistics on the population in custody of children and young people within secure children’s homes (SCHs), secure training centres (STCs...

Guidance: Joint inspections of the response to children experiencing neglect: May to December 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report on the multi-agency response to abuse and neglect in Cheshire West and Chester.

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

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly bananas dataset.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the...

Open consultation: Low Carbon Contracts Company and Electricity Settlements Company Operational Costs 2018-2019 to 2020-2021
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

We’re seeking views on the proposed 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 operational cost budgets and resulting levies for the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) and the Electricity Settlements Company (ESC). ...

Form: Circus or animal act: registration
seen at 10:33, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated ET77

This form should be completed to register circus animals and animal acts so these animals can travel to EU countries outside the UK.

Your application must be received at least...

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 10:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report: Rainfall and river flow summary, 1 to 7 November 2017.

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

amount...
Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: events
seen at 10:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

A full programme of past and future events happening in Shoreham.

Guidance: Initial teacher training (ITT): providers annual return guidance
seen at 10:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance for the academic year 2016 to 2017.

Overview

All initial teacher training (ITT) providers must submit independently-audited audit grant returns to the National College for Teaching...

Research and analysis: Gender pay gap: employers' action and understanding
seen at 10:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

The government’s gender pay gap (GPG) transparency regulations began in April 2017. The GPG measures the differences in hourly earnings and employment by gender.

This research provides evidence on large...

Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: footpath closures
seen at 10:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Details of where there have been temporary footpath diversions during construction.

Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: environmental statement
seen at 10:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

The outcome of an Environmental Impact Assessment is presented in an Environmental Statement. This was submitted with the planning application for the scheme, in accordance with The Town and Country Planning...

Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: reaches W5, W6 and W7
seen at 10:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Details of construction for Shoreham Riverbank, Shoreham Recreation Ground and Shoreham Airport.

Guidance: Scale rate expenses payments: employee travelling outside the UK
seen at 10:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The rates published in October 2014 will continue to apply for the year commencing October 2017.

The rates published in October 2014 will continue to apply for the year commencing October 2017...

Gender pay differences aren’t driven by confidence
seen at 10:31, 10 November in Tech Nation (Our copy).

As another news story breaks about badly behaved men, all us women are asking the same question – “Is this it? Have we reached the tipping point? Can we actually change the dynamics of the work world now...

Press release: Too good to be true…it usually is. Directors given 15 year bans
seen at 10:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Robert Adolf Mathilde Stitzinger and Omar Babbar Amighetti were each disqualified as directors for 15 years on 16 August 2017 for their part in a bank transaction scam involving Miami International Bank Ltd, ...

Press release: Swifter justice for London fare dodgers
seen at 10:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The new paperless process, in operation at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court, means thousands of offenders caught dodging fares or using fraudulent tickets can now be punished more swiftly and effectively.

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Press release: Will the Solicitor General find Goldilocks guilty?
seen at 10:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP will join BPP University Law School Students to help school children in Wimbledon today to decide whether Goldilocks is guilty of burgling the Three Bears.

...

Press release: Director banned for 11 years after trying to deceive the court
seen at 10:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

On 12 September 2017 the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy accepted a disqualification undertaking from Mr Costel Titu, former director of Titus Services 4 UK Ltd (Titus), for making...

Policy paper: Women in Finance Charter
seen at 09:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest signatories.

In July 2017 HM Treasury announced that 141 firms across the financial services sector have now signed the Women in Finance Charter.

These firms ...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 09:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population for 10 November 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

Open consultation: Proposed changes to the prudential framework of capital finance
seen at 09:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

The Prudential System is comprised of 4 statutory codes. The Department for Communities and Local Government is responsible for preparing the guidance on Local Authority Investments and the guidance on Minimum...

Decision: Trade mark disputes: unpaid costs orders
seen at 09:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Case 600000496 removed (cost paid).

The table contains:

case reference decision number (where relevant) amount and date of order who owes the money date the order was posted
Research and analysis: Active disease surveillance: TSE statistics
seen at 09:32, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the active TSE surveillance in Great Britain

This publication is no longer updated as ‘Official Statistics’ and has been changed to a ‘Research and analysis’ publication type. This amendment...

Policy paper: Women in Finance Charter
seen at 02:35, 10 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest signatories.

In July 2017 HM Treasury announced that 141 firms across the financial services sector have now signed the Women in Finance Charter.

These firms ...

News story: Over 160 firms are now signed up to the Women in Finance Charter
seen at 02:30, 10 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A further 26 companies have signed up to the Women in Finance Charter, including the Bank of England, Deloitte, and Tesco Bank, increasing the number of employees covered by the Charter to over ...