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13 November 2017

News story: HCA response to Dispatches programme
seen at 22:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Homes and Communities Agency and the Regulator of Social Housing have issued statements in response to the Channel 4 Dispatches programme, ‘The Great Housing Scandal’, aired on Monday 13 November.

In...
Speech: PM speech to the Lord Mayor's Banquet 2017
seen at 22:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

My Lord Mayor, My Late Lord Mayor, Your Grace, My Lord Chancellor, Your Excellencies, My Lords, Aldermen, Sheriffs, Chief Commoner, ladies and gentlemen.

As we meet here tonight, we are approaching a ...

Statement to Parliament: Secretary of State's Oral Statement on the NI Budget Bill
seen at 21:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker, and I beg to move that the Bill be now read a second time.

Before I respond to the detail of this legislation, I do want to make some brief comments in relation to events...

News story: HCA response to Dispatches programme
seen at 21:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Homes and Communities Agency and the Regulator of Social Housing have issued statements in response to the Channel 4 Dispatches programme, ‘The Great Housing Scandal’, aired on Monday 13 November.

In...
Press release: Secretary of State announces advice on MLA pay
seen at 21:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State today announced that he has asked Trevor Reaney to provide him with advice on pay for Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly in the absence of an Executive and sitting Assembly. The Secretary...

Official Statistics: Trade asymmetries between the UK and EU Member States, 2014 to 2016
seen at 20:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 5.5 Top ten dispatches chapters by share of total absolute asymmetry (2014-2016), page 31. Amended share of total absolute asymmetry (%) column for 2014, 2015 and 2016.

This paper is an ...

Guidance: Hydrogen fluoride: health effects, incident management and toxicology
seen at 20:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document and retitled it 'Hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid: incident management'.

This document provides information on the health effects of exposure, the chemical’s toxicity ...

Statistical data set: River Wear fish counts
seen at 20:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish counts for the River Wear.

We aim to release this data once a month.

River Wear daily upstream fish counts

Ref: LIT...

Statistical data set: River Tyne fish counts
seen at 20:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish counts for River Tyne.

We aim to release this data once a month.

River Tyne daily upstream fish counts

Ref: LIT 8803...

Statistical data set: River Tees fish counts
seen at 20:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish counts for River Tees.

We aim to release this data once a month.

River Tees daily upstream fish counts

Ref: LIT 8805...

Guidance: Business rates relief schemes 2017: rebilling progress
seen at 20:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of authorities updated.

At the Spring Budget 2017, the Chancellor announced a £435 million package of support for business ratepayers over the next 4 years, following the ...

FOI release: FOI release: travel for Brexit negotiations
seen at 20:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0731-17 relates to travel completed by Simon Case, Tim Barrow and Katrina Williams whilst working on negotiations for leaving the European Union since 29 March 2017

FOI release: FOI release: government wine cellar
seen at 20:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0824-17 relates to financial data captured under account subheading ‘government wine cellar’ between 01 January and 31 December 2016

FOI release: FOI release: Wilton Park ICT organisational structure
seen at 20:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0959-17 relates to the ICT organisational structure at Wilton Park, an executive agency of the FCO

FOI release: FOI release: localisation of senior management officer Budapest
seen at 20:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0513-17 relates to the decision to localise the senior management position at the British Embassy Budapest in 2010

FOI release: FOI release: B'Tselem and Norwegian Refugee Council
seen at 20:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0926-17 relates to meetings held between Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and representatives of B’Tselem and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Statement to Parliament: Secretary of State's Oral Statement on the NI Budget Bill
seen at 20:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker, and I beg to move that the Bill be now read a second time.

Before I respond to the detail of this legislation, I do want to make some brief comments in relation to events...

Open consultation: Implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention 2007 (ILO 188) into UK Law
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

ILO 188 entitles all fishermen to written terms and conditions of employment (a fisherman’s work agreement) decent accommodation and food, medical care, regulated working time, repatriation, social protection...

Guidance: Service leavers guide
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the November edition.

The service leavers guide offers information and advice prior to and after leaving regular service.

The guide contains information about armed forces ...

Guidance: Yoxter Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for the period 20 November to 17 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: Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO): civilian housing briefs
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO): civilian housing briefs 2018.

Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO) civilian housing briefs for military personnel who are considering...

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Tregantle firing times for the period 4 to 17 December 2017.

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

Guidance: Langport Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times for Langport Range and dry training area firing for the period 20 November to 3 December 2017.

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

Guidance: BFPOs included in the MOD enduring families free mail service
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated list of BFPOs included in the MOD enduring free families free mail service.

The BFPOs and ships in support of operations who have entitlement to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) enduring...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor firing times week commencing 13 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: Defence financial management and charging policy manual (JSP 462)
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of JSP 462 (version 5) directive and guidance.

Joint Service Publication (JSP) 462: Financial management and charging policy manual provides a single source on direction...

Notice: Undertaking from Rock School Ltd - August 2017
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).
Awarding organisation Issues Action taken Case status Rock School Ltd (RSL) Moderation process, management of confidential material, confidentiality...
Guidance: Register of end-point assessment organisations: how to apply
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the conditions for organisations on the register of end-point assessment organisations.

For a brief introduction for organisations please listen to this narrated presentation which...

Official Statistics: Trade asymmetries between the UK and EU Member States, 2014 to 2016
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 5.5 Top ten dispatches chapters by share of total absolute asymmetry (2014-2016), page 31. Amended share of total absolute asymmetry (%) column for 2014, 2015 and 2016.

This paper is an ...

Guidance: Apply to become a permit-free art or music festival
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated details.

This guidance provides details on how individuals who are hosting festivals can apply to get on the list of permit-free festivals.

Guidance: Hydrogen fluoride: health effects, incident management and toxicology
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document and retitled it 'Hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid: incident management'.

This document provides information on the health effects of exposure, the chemical’s toxicity ...

Statistical data set: River Wear fish counts
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish counts for the River Wear.

We aim to release this data once a month.

River Wear daily upstream fish counts

Ref: LIT...

Statistical data set: River Tyne fish counts
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish counts for River Tyne.

We aim to release this data once a month.

River Tyne daily upstream fish counts

Ref: LIT 8803...

Statistical data set: River Tees fish counts
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish counts for River Tees.

We aim to release this data once a month.

River Tees daily upstream fish counts

Ref: LIT 8805...

Guidance: Business rates relief schemes 2017: rebilling progress
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of authorities updated.

At the Spring Budget 2017, the Chancellor announced a £435 million package of support for business ratepayers over the next 4 years, following the ...

FOI release: FOI release: travel for Brexit negotiations
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0731-17 relates to travel completed by Simon Case, Tim Barrow and Katrina Williams whilst working on negotiations for leaving the European Union since 29 March 2017

FOI release: FOI release: government wine cellar
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0824-17 relates to financial data captured under account subheading ‘government wine cellar’ between 01 January and 31 December 2016

FOI release: FOI release: Wilton Park ICT organisational structure
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0959-17 relates to the ICT organisational structure at Wilton Park, an executive agency of the FCO

FOI release: FOI release: localisation of senior management officer Budapest
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0513-17 relates to the decision to localise the senior management position at the British Embassy Budapest in 2010

FOI release: FOI release: B'Tselem and Norwegian Refugee Council
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0926-17 relates to meetings held between Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and representatives of B’Tselem and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Policy paper: Badger Edge Vaccination Scheme 2 (BEVS 2)
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The Badger Edge Vaccination Scheme (BEVS 2) provides funding towards the cost of vaccinating badgers in the Edge Area of England.

Apply for BEVS 2 funding: go to “View current opportunities” then...

Press release: Public offered fuller say on plans to upgrade A358 in Somerset
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The plan is to create a complete section of high quality dual carriageway, reducing congestion and leading to quicker journeys for motorists, and an initial consultation was held earlier this year.

Highways...

Press release: New Bill to implement Withdrawal Agreement
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government has taken further steps to provide clarity and certainty as we leave the European Union by announcing a new Bill to enshrine the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU in domestic law.

Speech: Building Inclusivity in Publishing
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to speak at this important and timely conference.

The UK publishing industry is unequivocally world-beating. Of the 9 books to have ever sold more than 100 ...

Guidance: Bulgaria – Prisoner Pack
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated November 2017

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.

Guidance: Bulgaria: Hospitalisation Pack
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated November 2017.

Information pack for British nationals hospitalised in Bulgaria

Guidance: Hepatitis A vaccine: patient group direction (PGD) template
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This PGD template supports the provision of hepatitis A vaccine to individuals considered at high risk of exposure to hepatitis A or post exposure to hepatitis A virus.

It is valid from 1 November 2017...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2017
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 45, 2017.

This report compares the current week’s data on statutory notifications of causative agents to that of the previous 5 weeks.

Older weekly NOIDS causative...

Guidance: South Africa – List of Lawyers
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of lawyers updated

The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice in South ...

Guidance: South Africa - List of medical facilities
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of medical facilities

The following list of medical facilities has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who may require this service and assistance in South Africa...

Guidance: South Africa - List of Funeral Directors
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of funeral directors

Complete list of Funeral Directors in South Africa.

Guidance: South Africa - List of translators
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of translators

List of translators who can provide support to British Nationals in South Africa.

Transparency data: Insolvency Service prompt payment performance
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2017 data added

This page provides prompt payment performance statistics published by the Insolvency Service for 3, 8 and 30 days. The data is summarised by financial year.

Transparency data: Insolvency Service spend - April 2017 to March 2018
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2017 data added

Details of individual invoices, expense payments or other transactions will be published here within 15 days of the end of each month.

Publication is in the form...

Transparency data: Insolvency Service Government Procurement Card transactions - April 2017 to March 2018
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2017 data added

The Insolvency Service uses the Government Procurement Card as a payment tool to help control spending on low value, high volume transactions. The use of cards is managed...

FOI release: Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2014
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

These are responses to some of the Freedom of Information requests received during 2014.

FOI release: Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2015
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information (FOI) releases for 2015.

Guidance: Factsheet: what to do when you’ve been made redundant
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New information added which explains the importance of case reference numbers and where to get them.

Redundancy Payments Service factsheet for employees made redundant by an insolvency practitioner...

FOI release: Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2016
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information (FOI) releases for 2016.

International treaty: [TS No.22/2017] UK/Saint Lucia: Exchange of Notes on behalf of the BVI on arrangements relating to Transfer of Prisoners to Saint Lucia
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes concerning the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on behalf of the Government of the British Virgin Islands and the...

International treaty: [TS No.23/2017] UK/Saint Lucia: Exchange of Notes on behalf of the TCI on arrangements relating to Transfer of Prisoners to Saint Lucia
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes concerning the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on behalf of the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the...

International treaty: [MS No.3/2017] Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs

Guidance: Medical repatriation companies in the UK
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to PDF Medical repatriation companies in the UK

This list of medical repatriation companies has been compiled by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) consular directorate in London...

Research and analysis: Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 16:50, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Water situation: October 2017 report.

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

the amount of rain...
Open consultation: Implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention 2007 (ILO 188) into UK Law
seen at 16:48, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

ILO 188 entitles all fishermen to written terms and conditions of employment (a fisherman’s work agreement) decent accommodation and food, medical care, regulated working time, repatriation, social protection...

Notice: OX9 7EE, Christine Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:48, 13 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: BH22 0LW, Mr Michael Head: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:48, 13 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: DH non-executive appointments
seen at 16:48, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SaBTO members re-appointed.

Details about appointments made to the department’s public bodies and expert committees.

For further information on non-executive appointments please contact...

Guidance: Service leavers guide
seen at 16:48, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the November edition.

The service leavers guide offers information and advice prior to and after leaving regular service.

The guide contains information about armed forces ...

Guidance: Yoxter Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 16:48, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for the period 20 November to 17 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: Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO): civilian housing briefs
seen at 16:48, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO): civilian housing briefs 2018.

Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO) civilian housing briefs for military personnel who are considering...

Guidance: Electronic Data Capture Service: service availability and issues
seen at 16:48, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime on 19 November 2017 has been added.

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

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 16:48, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Tregantle firing times for the period 4 to 17 December 2017.

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

Guidance: Langport Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 16:48, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times for Langport Range and dry training area firing for the period 20 November to 3 December 2017.

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

Guidance: BFPOs included in the MOD enduring families free mail service
seen at 16:48, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated list of BFPOs included in the MOD enduring free families free mail service.

The BFPOs and ships in support of operations who have entitlement to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) enduring...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:48, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor firing times week commencing 13 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: Defence financial management and charging policy manual (JSP 462)
seen at 16:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of JSP 462 (version 5) directive and guidance.

Joint Service Publication (JSP) 462: Financial management and charging policy manual provides a single source on direction...

Transparency data: Climate change regimes: civil penalties imposed
seen at 16:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated lists of civil penalties imposed by the Environment Agency.

Participants or operators who have not complied with their legal requirements and received a penalty.

Climate change ...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs and A levels for teaching from 2018
seen at 16:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to A level Arabic and Persian, and to GCSE Gujarati and Persian.

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

Notice: Undertaking from Rock School Ltd - August 2017
seen at 16:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).
Awarding organisation Issues Action taken Case status Rock School Ltd (RSL) Moderation process, management of confidential material, confidentiality...
Guidance: Register of end-point assessment organisations: how to apply
seen at 16:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the conditions for organisations on the register of end-point assessment organisations.

For a brief introduction for organisations please listen to this narrated presentation which...

Press release: Foreign Secretary attends November 2017 EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking to the media outside, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

We are here on the European end of the efforts to keep the Iran nuclear deal going after what we were doing last week in Washington...

News story: Space launch plans tour the UK
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government wants to make the UK a world-leading destination for companies offering launch services. New legislation to regulate launch is currently before Parliament and in early 2018 the UK Space Agency ...

News story: Defence Minister reaffirms UK commitment to European security
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Defence Minister, Lord Howe, met counterparts at the European Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels today. He reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to European security and highlighted the role we play as a global foreign...

Press release: Good news for drivers as first phase of Midlands M1 smart motorway opens
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The first phase between Northampton (junction 16) and the M45 (junction 17) of a new smart motorway tackling congestion and improving journey times for tens of thousands of drivers daily is now open on the M1...

Speech: United Kingdom Defence Adviser's Speech at 2017's Remembrance Day Luncheon
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Your Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, UK High Commissioner to Ghana – HE Mr Iain Walker, The Minister for Defence – Honourable Dominic Nitiwul, The Deputy Minister for Defence – Honourable Major...

Press release: PM meeting with European Business Organisations
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

Today the Prime Minister chaired a meeting of leaders from UK and EU business organisations at Downing Street.

The Prime Minister reassured the group that...

News story: Certification Office: certificates of independence
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New CoI application

National House Building Council Staff Association: application for a certificate of independence (13 November 2017)

Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate...

Press release: Take Indyref threat off table & work with us on Brexit
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

He also urged the Scottish Government to concentrate on working with the UK Government on securing a good Brexit deal.

Mr Mundell will be responding on behalf of the UK Government later today [13 November...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Population bulletin: monthly October 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

Research and analysis: Disabled people: attitudes towards travel
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The main findings of this research were that:

disability is an important factor for explaining individual travel behaviour and changes in behaviour over time disabled people should not be viewed as ...
Guidance: Regulation of materials under consideration for a Quality Protocol
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised position added.

A Quality Protocol identifies the point at which waste, having been fully recovered, may be regarded as a non-waste product that can be used in specified markets, without...

Guidance: Applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved centres updated.

If the visa you’re applying for asks you to prove your English language ability you should use the list of approved secure English language tests and test centres...

FOI release: DVSA FOI disclosure log, September 2017
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This is a list of responses to FOI requests to DVSA where some or all of the requested information was given to the person who asked for it.

It covers responses sent in September 2017.

To request...

Corporate report: Service Inquiry report into the death of a soldier during an annual fitness test at Brecon on 19 July 2016
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

A Service Inquiry has been carried out into the death of a soldier on 19 July 2016 during an annual fitness test at Brecon.

The final report has been published to inform the military chain of command ...

Transparency data: DFID payment performance: April 2017 to March 2018
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2017 figures added.

The percentage of invoices paid by DFID within 5 days and within 30 days.

Research and analysis: Big Energy Saving Network 2015 to 2016: workshop assessment surveys
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Executive summary published.

The Big Energy Saving Network (BESN) 2015 to 2016 was a £1 million grant funded outreach programme which allocated approximately £900,000 in grants...

Guidance: Vaccination of individuals with uncertain or incomplete immunisation status
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised recommendation to only start course of rotavirus vaccine if child is under 15-weeks-old.

This single page reminder based on Immunisation against infectious disease: the Green Book

Guidance: Supporting Documentation - Consultation ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (C188)
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

In addition to the consultation package we have attached 5 unofficial consolidated versions of existing Statutory instruments to enable you to see proposed amendments to existing regulations in context.

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Guidance: Accessing Public Health England data
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the 'Cancer registration data dictionary' and updated the guidance.

PHE recognises the benefits of using data for the public good but also takes its responsibility for protecting confidentiality...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:34, 13 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: Hepatitis A/B vaccine: patient group direction template
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The HepA/B vaccine PGD supports the provision of HepA/B vaccine to individuals aged over-one-year requiring pre-exposure immunisation against hepatitis A and B virus.

The HepA/B vaccine PGD is valid from...

Guidance: Bulgaria – Prisoner Pack
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated November 2017

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.

Guidance: Bulgaria: Hospitalisation Pack
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated November 2017.

Information pack for British nationals hospitalised in Bulgaria

Transparency data: HS2 Exceptional Hardship Scheme and HS2 Need to Sell Scheme: applications statistics
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Stats updated to include October 2017

Need to Sell: panel guidance

In the interests of transparency, the Department for Transport is making available the document issued to Need to Sell Scheme...

Guidance: Hepatitis A vaccine: patient group direction (PGD) template
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This PGD template supports the provision of hepatitis A vaccine to individuals considered at high risk of exposure to hepatitis A or post exposure to hepatitis A virus.

It is valid from 1 November 2017...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2017
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 45, 2017.

This report compares the current week’s data on statutory notifications of causative agents to that of the previous 5 weeks.

Older weekly NOIDS causative...

Guidance: South Africa – List of Lawyers
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of lawyers updated

The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice in South ...

Guidance: South Africa - List of medical facilities
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of medical facilities

The following list of medical facilities has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who may require this service and assistance in South Africa...

Guidance: South Africa - List of Funeral Directors
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of funeral directors

Complete list of Funeral Directors in South Africa.

Guidance: South Africa - List of translators
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of translators

List of translators who can provide support to British Nationals in South Africa.

Guidance: Passenger Focus: operational management statement
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Framework document reviewed and renewed, as required every 3 years, to include more detailed references to Transport Focus’s role in helping to ensure transport users have a greater public voice in decision...

Transparency data: Insolvency Service prompt payment performance
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2017 data added

This page provides prompt payment performance statistics published by the Insolvency Service for 3, 8 and 30 days. The data is summarised by financial year.

Transparency data: Insolvency Service spend - April 2017 to March 2018
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2017 data added

Details of individual invoices, expense payments or other transactions will be published here within 15 days of the end of each month.

Publication is in the form...

Transparency data: Insolvency Service Government Procurement Card transactions - April 2017 to March 2018
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2017 data added

The Insolvency Service uses the Government Procurement Card as a payment tool to help control spending on low value, high volume transactions. The use of cards is managed...

FOI release: Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2014
seen at 14:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

These are responses to some of the Freedom of Information requests received during 2014.

FOI release: Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2015
seen at 14:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information (FOI) releases for 2015.

Guidance: Factsheet: what to do when you’ve been made redundant
seen at 14:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New information added which explains the importance of case reference numbers and where to get them.

Redundancy Payments Service factsheet for employees made redundant by an insolvency practitioner...

FOI release: Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2016
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information (FOI) releases for 2016.

International treaty: [TS No.22/2017] UK/Saint Lucia: Exchange of Notes on behalf of the BVI on arrangements relating to Transfer of Prisoners to Saint Lucia
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes concerning the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on behalf of the Government of the British Virgin Islands and the...

International treaty: [TS No.23/2017] UK/Saint Lucia: Exchange of Notes on behalf of the TCI on arrangements relating to Transfer of Prisoners to Saint Lucia
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes concerning the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on behalf of the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the...

International treaty: [MS No.3/2017] Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs

Guidance: Medical repatriation companies in the UK
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to PDF Medical repatriation companies in the UK

This list of medical repatriation companies has been compiled by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) consular directorate in London...

Research and analysis: Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Water situation: October 2017 report.

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

the amount of rain...
Mental Health First Aid Courses (Youth) 2018
seen at 14:30, 13 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Do you work or volunteer with children and young people?

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Mental Health First Aid Courses 2018
seen at 14:30, 13 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

New dates for 2018: First Course 15/16 January

Read More ...

Safeguarding Children Level 2
seen at 14:30, 13 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Course Dates for 2018

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News story: Culture Secretary Karen Bradley on India mission to attract more tourists to Britain
seen at 14:30, 13 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...

Speech: Environment Secretary sets out plans to enhance environmental standards
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

I am the last person to shy away from criticising the European Union when they get it wrong. Indeed, one of the reasons I campaigned for us to leave the EU was because I’ve seen first hand the damage it has done...

Press release: £600,000 funding of 12 projects by PHE to help prevent HIV
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) has announced the projects which have been awarded funding from the HIV Prevention Innovation Fund for 2017 to 2018. The projects have been chosen from across England to receive total...

Press release: Lead non-executive director appointment for Cabinet Office
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir John has a wealth of leadership and boardroom experience in industry ranging from shipbuilding and mining, to utilities, aerospace and central banking. He is currently Chairman of Pennon group and Laing O...

News story: UK and Australia step up defence relationship as ministers meet
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Amongst the discussions was a meeting with her Australian counterpart, Minister Christopher Pyne, who is responsible for procurement for the country’s military.

Australia is the UK’s 13th biggest export...

News story: Intellectual property clinics
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: IP clinic for 12 December 2017, 20 February, 24 April and 26 June 2018 added.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is holding free regular IP legal clinics in Newport. The IP clinics are hosted...

News story: Foreign Secretary attends November 2017 EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking to the media outside, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

We are here on the European end of the efforts to keep the Iran nuclear deal going after what we were doing last week in Washington...

News story: Space launch plans tour the UK
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government wants to make the UK a world-leading destination for companies offering launch services. New legislation to regulate launch is currently before Parliament and in early 2018 the UK Space Agency ...

News story: Healthy eating guidance published for the early years sector
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

New example menus and recipes have been published to help early years providers plan healthy, tasty meals for young children.

The resources have been jointly developed by the Department for Education...

Research and analysis: David Ross Education Trust (DRET): inspection outcome letter
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This letter gives the findings from focused inspections of academies within the Trust.

The focused inspections include inspections of schools and telephone surveys of academies to determine whether the...

Consultation outcome: Non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes: frequency of publication of statistics
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response published.

This consultation sets out proposals to:

reduce the number of releases of Official statistics from twice to once per year publish additional management...
Statistical data set: Further education and skills inspections and outcomes: management information from December 2015
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published management information as at 31 October 2017.

Management information - further education and skills - as at 31 October 2017

MS Excel ...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly prices datasets.

Weekly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 6 November 2017
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOIs added: Information relating to the National Housing Prime Contract award; Number of soldiers who serviced in The Queens Royal Hussars from 2005 to 2012

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom ...

Form: Apply for a Ships' Cook Certificate of Competency
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application form updated

A UK Ships’ Cook CoC meets the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC)

Further information about MLC Ships’ Cooks is available in merchant shipping...

Form: How to apply for a safe manning document
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated title and summary

The application should be made at the time of applying for registration.

Also required is:

a covering letter with your telephone, fax and email contact...
Form: How to apply for Certificate of equivalent competency
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title updated

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6 and 7. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that...

Form: How to apply for Deck Yacht Certificate of competency
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title updates

Important - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 8, 9 and 10. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you...

Form: How to apply for Tug Deck Certificate of competency
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title and summary

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6, 7, 8 and 9. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform...

Form: How to apply for a workboat Certificate of competency
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title change

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 8, 9 and 10. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you...

Form: How to apply for UK engine Certificate of competency
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title updated

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6 and 7. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that...
Research and analysis: Particles in the Environment Update 3 2017/18
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This report has replaced the quarter 2 update.

This report sets out the progress on areas monitored for the third quarter of 2017.

Guidance: Example menus for early years settings in England
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This series of example menus and associated guidance has been developed to support early years settings (such as nurseries and childminders) to offer food and drink in line with current government dietary recommendations...

Form: How to apply for replacement of Certificate of proficiency
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title and summary change

We do not offer a counter service.
Form: How to apply for Certificate of proficiency for able seafarer regulation II/5
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title and summary change

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Form: How to apply for Certificate of proficiency as able seafarer regulation III/5
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: title and summary

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Guidance: Safeguarded-flexible pension benefits: simplified valuation and introduction of personalised risk warnings
seen at 11:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This guidance follows amendments to the Pension Schemes Act 2015 (Transitional Provisions and Appropriate Independent Advice) Regulations 2015. The amendments require trustees and scheme managers to:

...
Consultation outcome: Working time: inland waterways amendment regulations 2017
seen at 11:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table of consultation responses and MCA replies - November 2017

This consultation seeks views on proposals to implement Directive 2014/112/EU implementing the European Agreement concerning certain...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 11:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Population bulletin: monthly October 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 11:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed notice for Mr Damian Sunter and Kirsty Haw.

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

Members of the press and the public ...

Research and analysis: Disabled people: attitudes towards travel
seen at 11:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The main findings of this research were that:

disability is an important factor for explaining individual travel behaviour and changes in behaviour over time disabled people should not be viewed as ...
Guidance: Regulation of materials under consideration for a Quality Protocol
seen at 11:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised position added.

A Quality Protocol identifies the point at which waste, having been fully recovered, may be regarded as a non-waste product that can be used in specified markets, without...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 11:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of FIS and data returns known issues uploaded on 13 November 2017.

Funding Information System (FIS)

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

'We will take action against employers failing to pay into pensions' – TPR
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
More employers have been ordered to pay missing pension contributions, according to new data released by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) today.
News story: Correspondence from the Insolvency Service
seen at 11:30, 13 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: Foreign Secretary Statement on the Situation in Lebanon
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

I spoke today to Foreign Minister Bassil on the latest developments in Lebanon. I reiterated to him the United Kingdom’s full support for the sovereignty and ...

Press release: Appointment of new members to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has today (Monday 13 November) confirmed that, following his recommendation to Her Majesty The Queen, two new commissioners have been appointed to the Local Government Boundary...

Speech: Environment Minister speaks at the UN Climate Change Conference
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to be here at COP23, working with other nations, international organisations and of course Peter Thomson.

I thank Fiji for their leadership in the Presidency and Germany for being great...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of ILR learner entry tool known issues uploaded on 13 November 2017.

Funding Information System (FIS)

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

Guidance: LRS: registration documents
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Learning provider service charter uploaded on 13 November 2017.

Registration documents LRS registration form - used to gain access to the LRS portal and services

Learner registration...

Guidance: LRS: LRB user guide and learning providers list
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Learning provider list for November uploaded on 13 November 2017.

Learner registration bodies (LRBs) can also find how to navigate through the system to:

create and maintain users offer...
Research and analysis: Taken on Trust: awareness and effectiveness of charity trustees in England and Wales
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This page includes:

Charity Commission response to Taken on Trust research Taken on trust research: awareness and effectiveness of charity trustees in England and Wales provider perspective on advice...
Guidance: LRS: schedule for uploading ILR/NPD achievement data
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2016 to 2017 schedule updated and new 2017 to 2018 schedule added on 13 November 2017.

This information is provided on a quarterly basis by the Learning Records Service.

Official Statistics: Effective family-based child maintenance arrangements: preliminary estimates, June 2017
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version of the statistics release. On page 3 of the release, 19% secured these after contacting Child Maintenance Options has been changed to 15% secured these after contacting Child Maintenance...

Open consultation: Pregabalin and gabapentin: proposal to schedule under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views on options whether, and how, to schedule pregabalin and gabapentin under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 following the recommendation by the Advisory Council on the Misuse...

Guidance: Movement into employment: return on investment tool
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This interactive tool helps local decision-makers assess the health and financial benefits for individuals, the exchequer and wider society of helping people in their area back into work.

The accompanying...

Research and analysis: Discharges and Environmental Monitoring Annual Report 2016
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Discharges and Environmental Monitoring Annual Report 2016 replaces the 2015 report.

This report provides detailed information on radioactive discharges and disposals, monitoring of the environment...

National Statistics: Impact of inclusion of additional price quotes on Consumer Price Indices
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Research and analysis: David Ross Education Trust (DRET): inspection outcome letter
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This letter gives the findings from focused inspections of academies within the Trust.

The focused inspections include inspections of schools and telephone surveys of academies to determine whether the...

Consultation outcome: Non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes: frequency of publication of statistics
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response published.

This consultation sets out proposals to:

reduce the number of releases of Official statistics from twice to once per year publish additional management...
Statistical data set: Further education and skills inspections and outcomes: management information from December 2015
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published management information as at 31 October 2017.

Management information - further education and skills - as at 31 October 2017

MS Excel ...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly prices datasets.

Weekly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged...

Guidance: PAYE draft forms: P11D and P9D
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to ‘PAYE draft forms: P11D and P11D Working Sheets for tax year 2017 to 2018’ has been added.

These are approved versions of forms P11D and P9D for 2017 to 2018 and earlier. They should only...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 6 November 2017
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOIs added: Information relating to the National Housing Prime Contract award; Number of soldiers who serviced in The Queens Royal Hussars from 2005 to 2012

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom ...

Form: Apply for a Ships' Cook Certificate of Competency
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application form updated

A UK Ships’ Cook CoC meets the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC)

Further information about MLC Ships’ Cooks is available in merchant shipping...

Form: How to apply for a safe manning document
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated title and summary

The application should be made at the time of applying for registration.

Also required is:

a covering letter with your telephone, fax and email contact...
Form: How to apply for Certificate of equivalent competency
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title updated

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6 and 7. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that...

Form: How to apply for Deck Yacht Certificate of competency
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title updates

Important - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 8, 9 and 10. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you...

Form: How to apply for Tug Deck Certificate of competency
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title and summary

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6, 7, 8 and 9. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform...

Form: How to apply for a workboat Certificate of competency
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title change

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 8, 9 and 10. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you...

Form: How to apply for an electro technical officer CoC
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title and summary updated

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 7, 8 and 9. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us ...

Form: How to apply for a UK Deck Certificate of Competency
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title updated

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6, 7 and 8. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that...
Form: How to apply for UK engine Certificate of competency
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title updated

IMPORTANT - Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6 and 7. Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that...
Research and analysis: Particles in the Environment Update 3 2017/18
seen at 10:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This report has replaced the quarter 2 update.

This report sets out the progress on areas monitored for the third quarter of 2017.

Guidance: Example menus for early years settings in England
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This series of example menus and associated guidance has been developed to support early years settings (such as nurseries and childminders) to offer food and drink in line with current government dietary recommendations...

Form: How to apply for replacement of Certificate of proficiency
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title and summary change

We do not offer a counter service.
Form: How to apply for Certificate of proficiency for able seafarer regulation II/5
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title and summary change

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Form: How to apply for Certificate of proficiency as able seafarer regulation III/5
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: title and summary

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Guidance: Safeguarded-flexible pension benefits: simplified valuation and introduction of personalised risk warnings
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This guidance follows amendments to the Pension Schemes Act 2015 (Transitional Provisions and Appropriate Independent Advice) Regulations 2015. The amendments require trustees and scheme managers to:

...
Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced ADM chapter P2 with revised descriptor log.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) contribution-based Jobseeker...
News story: New MOT reminder service launches in beta
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The GOV.UK service, developed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), makes it easy to get a reminder every year when your vehicle’s MOT is due.

When you sign up, you’ll get a reminder:

...
News story: IPO customer visit programme 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) customer visit programme is part of a wider schedule of stakeholder engagement. It provides us with an opportunity to meet our customers, share information on our services...

News story: Collision at Frognal Farm user worked level crossing
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

At around 15:03 hrs on 23 October 2017, train reporting number 1L32, the 14:20 hrs Southeastern service from Ramsgate to London St Pancras, travelling at about 85 mph (137 km/h), struck a delivery van on Frognal...