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22 November 2017

Official Statistics: Agricultural statistics and climate change
seen at 20:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: All editions of full report prior to 8th Edition replaced with versions carrying Official Statistics logo.

This annual publication brings together existing statistics on English agriculture in ...

Guidance: Discretionary Housing Payments guidance manual
seen at 20:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised Discretionary Housing Payments manual to reflect that this guidance stopped applying to Scotland from April 2017.

This guidance includes advice on how Discretionary Housing Payments can...

News story: Driving examiner strike: December 2017
seen at 20:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added information about some driving examiners taking action short of a strike from Thursday 23 November 2017.

Some driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Service (PCS) ...

Guidance: General hospital schools census 2018: guide
seen at 18:38, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

This guide helps you prepare and submit your school’s 2018 census return.

Census day for registered general hospital schools is Thursday 18 January 2018.

The census records:

teaching and...
FOI release: A249/A2 water works FOI
seen at 18:38, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Regulations Act 2000 for information regarding the A249/A2 water works.

Official Statistics: VAT gap estimates
seen at 18:38, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Preliminary estimate of the VAT gap (tax year 2016 to 2017)

The ‘VAT gap’ is the difference between the VAT theoretical liability, estimated using National Accounts data, and actual cash receipts...

Form: Local Full Fibre Networks Challenge Fund
seen at 18:38, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

The LFFN Programme aims to stimulate commercial investment in full fibre networks across the whole of UK landscape, including rural and urban locations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, by demonstrating...

Policy paper: Funding for local groups of NHS organisations (Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships)
seen at 18:38, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated to reflect technical adjustment to a scheme name.

This document sets out the first twelve schemes due to benefit from government investment in local groups of NHS organisations...

Notice: EX15 2PJ, Willand O&M Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:38, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended attached issuing documents.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision...

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines
seen at 18:38, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated suspended lists

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

The Medicines...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 20 November 2017
seen at 18:38, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOIs added: Information regarding the sale of 6 C130k Hercules aircraft; Military aircrafts squadrons, tail numbers, tail codes and home stations as of 08 August 2017; Information on Mod Police cash ...

Statistical data set: FOI: early years dataset as at 31 August 2017
seen at 18:38, 22 November in Search (Our copy).
FOI: early years dataset as at 31 August 2017

ODS, 16.8MB

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Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 18:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published numerous revised ADM chapters between A4 and V8. Changes listed in October 2017 amendment PDF. Deleted out of date memos: 2/17, 8/17, 9/17, 17/17, 18/17, 1/16, 10/16, 11/16, 14/16, 17/16, 18...

Official Statistics: Agricultural statistics and climate change
seen at 18:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: All editions of full report prior to 8th Edition replaced with versions carrying Official Statistics logo.

This annual publication brings together existing statistics on English agriculture in ...

Guidance: Discretionary Housing Payments guidance manual
seen at 18:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised Discretionary Housing Payments manual to reflect that this guidance stopped applying to Scotland from April 2017.

This guidance includes advice on how Discretionary Housing Payments can...

Guidance: Rates and allowances: Excise Duty - Tobacco Duty
seen at 18:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Tobacco Duty rates come into force from 6pm on 22 November 2017 as announced in the Autumn Budget 2017.

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as guidance and contains...

Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Preston Beach (Overcombe): outcome
seen at 18:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to consultation outcome added.

Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Statement to Parliament: Autumn Budget 2017: Philip Hammond's speech
seen at 18:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Deputy Speaker.

I report today on an economy that continues to grow, continues to create more jobs than ever before and continues to confound those who seek to talk it down.

An economy set ...

Press release: Students showcase new skills at Highways England charitable event
seen at 18:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A team of four Highways England staff is supporting the Brimsham Green School students as part of a programme focused on turning the students’ fundraising ideas into a reality while completing personal challenges...

Press release: Chancellor to unlock hidden value of government data
seen at 18:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor has announced today a new Geospatial Commission to maximise the value of all UK government data linked to location, and to create jobs and growth in a modern economy.

Its first task will...

Policy paper: Autumn Budget 2017: overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR)
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

This document lists the tax policy measures announced at Autumn Budget 2017 and shows when they will be legislated. It also includes links to all of the tax information and impact notes, the rates tables and ...

Policy paper: Stamp Duty Land Tax: higher rates - minor amendments
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017 to 2018 to make changes to Schedule 4ZA FA 2003.

Policy paper: Disguised remuneration: further update
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to modify Part 7A Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003.

Policy paper: Double taxation relief: changes to targeted anti-avoidance rule
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to modify sections 81 and 87 Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010.

Policy paper: Capital Gains Tax: carried interest
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legilsation wil be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to modify sections 103KA to 103KH Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992.

Research and analysis: Research into the influence of IHT reliefs and exemptions
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Upon death Inheritance Tax may be due if the total value of assets in the testators estate is above the threshold or nil-rate band – currently £325,000 (or up to £650,000 for a married couple...

Policy paper: Income Tax: Marriage Allowance claims on behalf of deceased partners
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Changes will be made in Finance Bill 2017-18 to Sections 55B to 55D of the Income Tax Act 2007.

Policy paper: Control for Low Carbon Levies
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to keeping energy costs as low as possible. The Control for Low Carbon Levies is an important part of delivering on this commitment. It sets out that there will be no new low carbon...

Independent report: Economic and fiscal outlook: November 2017
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

This is the Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest Economic and fiscal outlook. It sets out forecasts for the economy and the public finances, and an assessment of whether the Government is likely to achieve...

Policy paper: Banking fines – grant commitments: Autumn Budget 2017 brief
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Autumn Budget 2017 committed £36 million of banking fines over the next 3 years to support Armed Forces and Emergency Services charities and other related good causes.

Policy paper: National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage: government response to the Low Pay Commission’s Autumn 2017 report
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Explains the government’s response to the minimum wage rate recommendations as made by the Low Pay Commission (LPC).

The LPC has recommended that the hourly rates should increase in April 2018:

Promotional material: Sanctuary magazine
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Sanctuary magazine issue 46, 2017.

Sanctuary, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) flagship conservation magazine is an annual publication, which highlights the MOD’s commitment to stewardship ...

Guidance: Duty solicitor scheme boundary consultations
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newark duty rota consultation response published.

This page contains consultations on scheme boundary changes following police station and court closures. Also listed are responses which detail...

Research and analysis: National Minimum Wage: Low Pay Commission report 2017
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).
LPC 2017 Report

This report sets out the LPC’s recommendations for the minimum wage rates to apply from April 2018. This covers the National Living Wage (NLW) applicable to those aged 25 and over, the 21-24 ...

Corporate report: Devolution to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and transition to a directly elected mayor
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Greater Manchester Autumn Budget 2017 update published

The Chancellor of the Exchequer and leaders of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority signed a devolution agreement on 3 November 2014. ...

Open consultation: Reforming the heavy goods vehicle road user levy
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Call for evidence on how to reform the heavy goods vehicle levy so that it:

rewards hauliers that plan their routes efficiently incentivises efficient use of roads improves environmental performance...
Notice: TR3 6LF, Mr David Pye: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:37, 22 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: General hospital schools census 2018: guide
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

This guide helps you prepare and submit your school’s 2018 census return.

Census day for registered general hospital schools is Thursday 18 January 2018.

The census records:

teaching and...
FOI release: A249/A2 water works FOI
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Regulations Act 2000 for information regarding the A249/A2 water works.

Official Statistics: VAT gap estimates
seen at 16:37, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Preliminary estimate of the VAT gap (tax year 2016 to 2017)

The ‘VAT gap’ is the difference between the VAT theoretical liability, estimated using National Accounts data, and actual cash receipts...

Form: Local Full Fibre Networks Challenge Fund
seen at 16:36, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

The LFFN Programme aims to stimulate commercial investment in full fibre networks across the whole of UK landscape, including rural and urban locations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, by demonstrating...

Transparency data: Open Contracting
seen at 16:36, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Text added

The UK is the first G7 country to commit to the Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) for contracts administered by a central purchasing authority, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS). ...

Policy paper: Funding for local groups of NHS organisations (Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships)
seen at 16:36, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated to reflect technical adjustment to a scheme name.

This document sets out the first twelve schemes due to benefit from government investment in local groups of NHS organisations...

Notice: EX15 2PJ, Willand O&M Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:36, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended attached issuing documents.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision...

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines
seen at 16:36, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated suspended lists

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

The Medicines...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 20 November 2017
seen at 16:36, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOIs added: Information regarding the sale of 6 C130k Hercules aircraft; Military aircrafts squadrons, tail numbers, tail codes and home stations as of 08 August 2017; Information on Mod Police cash ...

Statistical data set: FOI: early years dataset as at 31 August 2017
seen at 16:36, 22 November in Search (Our copy).
FOI: early years dataset as at 31 August 2017

ODS, 16.8MB

This file is in an OpenDocument format

...
Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 16:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published numerous revised ADM chapters between A4 and V8. Changes listed in October 2017 amendment PDF. Deleted out of date memos: 2/17, 8/17, 9/17, 17/17, 18/17, 1/16, 10/16, 11/16, 14/16, 17/16, 18...

Press release: Welsh Ministers celebrate 50th anniversary of Merched y Wawr
seen at 16:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

UK Government Ministers will host members of Merched y Wawr at an event in London today to mark the 50th anniversary of the women’s organisation (22 November).

Members...

Press release: LPC welcomes acceptance of its recommended minimum wage rates
seen at 16:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Small change to text.

The Low Pay Commission, the body that advises the Government on the level of the minimum wage, today welcomed the acceptance of its recommendations for the rates to apply ...

News story: Ministry of Defence awards celebrate commitment to the environment
seen at 16:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), part of the MOD, manages the defence estate and supports armed forces throughout the UK and abroad to live, work and train. The 27th annual Sanctuary Awards, held...

Policy paper: Vehicle Excise Duty: rates for cars, vans, motorcycles and motorcycle trade licences from April 2018
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Increasing VED rates by RPI in 2018 to 2019 will ensure that VED receipts are maintained in real terms and that motorists continue to make a fair contribution to the public finances.

Policy paper: Air passenger duty: rates from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to amend section 30 Finance Act 1994.

Policy paper: Indexing the Minimum Excise Tax
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Winter Finance Bill 2017 to increase the rates of duty on tobacco products including the Minimum Excise Tax.

Policy paper: Taxable benefits and vehicle excise duty: regime for measuring carbon dioxide emissions
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to amend Schedule 1 to Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 and sections 137, 137 and 171 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003.

Policy paper: Double taxation: Powers to implement Multilateral Instrument
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to modify section 2 Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010.

Policy paper: Corporation Tax: capital gains depreciatory transactions within a group
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Changes will be made in Finance Bill 2017-18 to section 176 Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992.

Policy paper: Income Tax: venture capital schemes - relevant investments
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to amend Parts 5, 5A and 6 Income Tax Act 2007.

Policy paper: Corporation Tax: double taxation relief and permanent establishment losses
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legilsation will be included in in Finance Bill 2017-18 to introduce a new section 71A Taxation (International and Other Provisions act) 2010.

Policy paper: Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings: annual chargeable amounts for 2018 to 2019
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced by statutory instrument to set the chargeable amounts.

Policy paper: Tobacco products duty rates
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to amend Schedule 1 to Tobacco Products Duty Act 1979.

Policy paper: Income Tax: Venture Capital Trusts - limiting the effect of anti-abuse provisions on commercial mergers
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to modify section 264A Income Tax Act 2007.

Policy paper: Corporation Tax: intangible fixed assets - related party step-up schemes
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017 to 2018 to Chapter 4 of Part 8 Corporation Tax Act 2009.

Policy paper: Income Tax: scope of qualifying care relief for self-funded Shared Lives payments
seen at 14:53, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced by statutory instrument to amend qualifying care relief (specified social care schemes) Order 2011 (SI 2011/712).

Policy paper: Autumn Budget 2017: overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR)
seen at 14:50, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

This document lists the tax policy measures announced at Autumn Budget 2017 and shows when they will be legislated. It also includes links to all of the tax information and impact notes, the rates tables and ...

Policy paper: Corporation Tax: capital gains assets transferred to non-resident company - reorganisations of share capital
seen at 14:50, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to amend section 140 Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992.

Policy paper: Extend first year tax credits for 5 years and reduce the rate of claim
seen at 14:50, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to amend Schedule A1 to Capital Allowances Act 2001.

Policy paper: Income Tax: van benefit charge and fuel benefit charges for cars and vans from 6 April 2018
seen at 14:50, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced by statutory instrument to increase the cash equivalent of the van benefit charge and the fuel benefit charges.

Policy paper: Corporation Tax: exemption for Northern Ireland Education Authority
seen at 14:50, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to insert a new section 987B into Corporation Tax Act 2010.

Policy paper: VAT: maintain thresholds for 2 years from 1 April 2018
seen at 14:50, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

There are no legislative changes.

Policy paper: Annual update to the Energy Technology List for first year capital allowances
seen at 14:50, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced by statutory instrument to amend the list of technologies and products.

Policy paper: Income Tax: the Enterprise Investment Scheme and Venture Capital Trusts - encouraging investments in knowledge-intensive companies
seen at 14:49, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to make changes to Income Tax Act 2007.

Policy paper: Corporation Tax: increasing the rate of Research and Development expenditure credit
seen at 14:49, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be included in Finance Bill 2017-18 to amend section 104M Corporation Tax Act 2009.

Policy paper: Stamp Duty Land Tax: higher rates - minor amendments
seen at 14:49, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017 to 2018 to make changes to Schedule 4ZA FA 2003.

Policy paper: Disguised remuneration: further update
seen at 14:49, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to modify Part 7A Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003.

Policy paper: Double taxation relief: changes to targeted anti-avoidance rule
seen at 14:49, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to modify sections 81 and 87 Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010.

Policy paper: Capital Gains Tax: carried interest
seen at 14:49, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legilsation wil be introduced in Finance Bill 2017-18 to modify sections 103KA to 103KH Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992.

Policy paper: Income Tax: encouraging more high-growth investment through Venture Capital Trusts
seen at 14:49, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017 to make various changes to Income Tax Act 2007 relating to Venture Capital Trusts.

Research and analysis: Research into the influence of IHT reliefs and exemptions
seen at 14:49, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Upon death Inheritance Tax may be due if the total value of assets in the testators estate is above the threshold or nil-rate band – currently £325,000 (or up to £650,000 for a married couple...

Policy paper: Income Tax: Marriage Allowance claims on behalf of deceased partners
seen at 14:49, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Changes will be made in Finance Bill 2017-18 to Sections 55B to 55D of the Income Tax Act 2007.

Policy paper: Control for Low Carbon Levies
seen at 14:49, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to keeping energy costs as low as possible. The Control for Low Carbon Levies is an important part of delivering on this commitment. It sets out that there will be no new low carbon...

Independent report: Economic and fiscal outlook: November 2017
seen at 14:35, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

This is the Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest Economic and fiscal outlook. It sets out forecasts for the economy and the public finances, and an assessment of whether the Government is likely to achieve...

Policy paper: Banking fines – grant commitments: Autumn Budget 2017 brief
seen at 14:35, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Autumn Budget 2017 committed £36 million of banking fines over the next 3 years to support Armed Forces and Emergency Services charities and other related good causes.

Open consultation: Air Quality: Additional measures to support individuals and businesses affected by local NO2 plans
seen at 14:35, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

We are seeking evidence on options to support individuals and businesses affected by local air quality plans for NO2.

Our proposals include measures that could be supported through the Clean Air Fund. ...

Policy paper: National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage: government response to the Low Pay Commission’s Autumn 2017 report
seen at 14:35, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Explains the government’s response to the minimum wage rate recommendations as made by the Low Pay Commission (LPC).

The LPC has recommended that the hourly rates should increase in April 2018:

Promotional material: Sanctuary magazine
seen at 14:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Sanctuary magazine issue 46, 2017.

Sanctuary, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) flagship conservation magazine is an annual publication, which highlights the MOD’s commitment to stewardship ...

Guidance: Duty solicitor scheme boundary consultations
seen at 14:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newark duty rota consultation response published.

This page contains consultations on scheme boundary changes following police station and court closures. Also listed are responses which detail...

Research and analysis: National Minimum Wage: Low Pay Commission report 2017
seen at 14:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).
LPC 2017 Report

This report sets out the LPC’s recommendations for the minimum wage rates to apply from April 2018. This covers the National Living Wage (NLW) applicable to those aged 25 and over, the 21-24 ...

Corporate report: Devolution to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and transition to a directly elected mayor
seen at 14:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Greater Manchester Autumn Budget 2017 update published

The Chancellor of the Exchequer and leaders of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority signed a devolution agreement on 3 November 2014. ...

Policy paper: Strategic policy statement to Ofwat: incorporating social and environmental guidance
seen at 14:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated as the Strategic Policy Statement has now come into force.

The statement sets out the government’s priorities for Ofwat’s regulation of the water sector in England.

Ofwat should...

Open consultation: Reforming the heavy goods vehicle road user levy
seen at 14:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Call for evidence on how to reform the heavy goods vehicle levy so that it:

rewards hauliers that plan their routes efficiently incentivises efficient use of roads improves environmental performance...
News story: Military Aviation Authorities (MAA) certification of the P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft
seen at 14:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review announced the procurement of 9 maritime patrol aircraft to re-introduce a capability that had been dormant since the withdrawal of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Nimrod...

Press release: A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon first railway bridge beam lift
seen at 14:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

New photos of giant bridge beams being lifted over one of the country’s main railway lines have been released by Highways England, as the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme successfully reaches yet...

Press release: Environment Agency staff win National Lifesaver Award
seen at 14:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Marcus Fry and Rob Nichols travelled to London at the weekend to collect their award from SADS UK, a national charity that campaigns to prevent loss of life from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome.

The ...

News story: Civil news: extension notices for civil contracts issued
seen at 14:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Notices are being sent to all providers holding civil contracts:

extension notices are being sent to Standard Civil Contract (except 2015 Standard Civil Contract) and Welfare Benefit contract holders ...
News story: £1.2 billion boost to the Welsh Government’s budget announced at Autumn Budget
seen at 14:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

At Autumn Budget, the Chancellor today (22 November 2017) set out plans to increase the Welsh Government’s budget by £1.2 billion and build an economy that is fit for the future.

This...

News story: UK Government Budget delivers for Scotland
seen at 14:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor announced a freeze on spirits duty. The freeze will give our world leading distillers the confidence needed to invest and grow their businesses and encourage new firms to enter the market. A bottle...

News story: Autumn Budget 2017: 25 things you need to know
seen at 14:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).
1. There are over 32 million people in work – near a record high

The rise in employment over the past year has been driven by full time workers. Unemployment is also at its lowest rate since 1975.

In...

News story: £660 million injection into Northern Ireland Executive’s budget at Autumn Budget
seen at 14:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor today (22 November 2017) set out his plans to bolster a Northern Ireland Executive’s budget by £660 million, and help create an economy that is fit for the future.

This means ...

Statement to Parliament: Autumn Budget 2017: Philip Hammond's speech
seen at 14:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Deputy Speaker

I report today on an economy that continues to grow, continues to create more jobs than ever before and continues to confound those who seek to talk it down.

An economy set on...

Press release: Environment Agency crack down on illegal waste carriers in North London
seen at 14:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

It was a busy day for the team who stopped a number of waste carriers to see if they had a permit to carry waste, had the correct duty of care paperwork and were describing the waste they were carrying correctly...

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes Ratko Mladić’s conviction for Srebrenica Genocide
seen at 14:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The United Kingdom strongly supports the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and welcomes its decision to sentence former Bosnian Serb Commander Ratko Mladić to life imprisonment ...

Guidance: Bulgaria: List of Lawyers
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated address of MH Legal, Varna.

The following list of English speaking lawyers has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice.

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 21 November 2017

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

The graphs give an ...

Independent report: SACN-COT statements on potassium-based sodium replacers
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

In 2013, Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) was asked by the Department of Health (DH) to provide advice on the potential risks and benefits of reducing the sodium (salt) content of foods through...

Guidance: Your new State Pension explained
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Clarified the information about qualifying years, starting amounts and other minor changes.

The new State Pension is for people who reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Closure of Lambeth County Court information.

Latest updates 22 November 2017 - Closure of Lambeth County Court

On 21 November 2017 HM Courts & Tribunals Service notified stakeholders that...

Guidance: Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to the bronze award holder listings.

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

Guidance: EEA decisions taken on grounds of public policy
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on how decisions should be made under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 (EEA Regulations 2016) on the grounds...

Independent report: Safety digest 17/2017: Paddington
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of our safety digest is to share important safety messages quickly.

These are published when we have decided not to undertake a full investigation for any of the following reasons:

...
Guidance: Design forms and fees
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Clarifying the different fees for online and paper designs.

Use this guide to find details of all our design forms, cost for paper filed designs transactions and when they were last updated.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 11:32, 22 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: National pupil database: user guide and supporting information
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'NPD data sources by year' and 'NPD data tables' with 2016 to 2017 data on pupil attainment, summer school census, term absence, and 2015 to 2016 exclusions data.

This user guide for data...

Policy paper: London health devolution agreement
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated details with link to memorandum of understanding signed in November 2017.

The London Partners’ plans for transforming health and care provision across the nation’s capital are supported...

Guidance: European passport return service: England
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Redcar and Cleveland location added.

Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in England that offer a European passport return service for a registration certificate or a <...

Guidance: Ukraine – Consular Fees
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated 22 Nov 2017

A full list of Consular fees

Papers from UK Statistics Authority meeting on 28 September 2017
seen at 11:30, 22 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Minutes and matters arising from previous meetings Report from the Authority Chair Report from the Chair of the Regulation Committee Report from the Chair of Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Report from the Chief...
News story: Military Aviation Authorities (MAA) certification of the P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft
seen at 11:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review announced the procurement of 9 maritime patrol aircraft to re-introduce a capability that had been dormant since the withdrawal of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Nimrod...

Press release: 28 years’ ban for directors of consumer credit broker which took money without permission
seen at 11:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The individuals disqualified are: Mark Robert Kennedy for 8 years; David John Carter Mullins for 8 years; Edward John Booth for 7 years; and Christopher Brotherton for 5 years.

All four were the directors...

News story: Further details on new Legal Services Marketplace revealed
seen at 11:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Title of APMP corrected

The Legal Services Marketplace will enable organisations including NHS Trusts, schools, universities, local authorities and charities to procure expert legal advice from...

Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 6705
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

These are notices which appear for a limited number of weeks.

They include Intellectual Property policy announcements and recent additions to the British Library.

Guidance: Reporting relevant matters of interest to UK charity regulators
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

This publication is issued by the UK charity regulators and provides examples of where auditors and independent examiners can usefully use their discretion to report relevant matters of interest to the regulators...

National Statistics: Child Support Agency quarterly summary of statistics: September 2017
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

These publications contain national statistics on child maintenance schemes operated through the CSA up to September 2017.

Our background information document gives an explanation of the quarterly...

National Statistics: Final sea passenger statistics: 2016
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on the number of sea passengers which include all vehicle drivers, their passengers and foot passengers on ferries. This updates the provisional data published in February 2017.

In 2016, we...

Official Statistics: Statistical Release for Reported Treasure Finds (2015 and 2016)
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).
About

This statistical release presents annual statistics on the number of reported Treasure Finds found in 2015 (and the headline provisional figure for 2016) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

...

Official Statistics: MOD statistics pre-release access list
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD statistics pre-release access list: 17 November 2017.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes...

Statistical data set: UK international sea passengers (SPAS01)
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest data for the year 2016.

Table SPAS0101

UK international sea passengers by port (ODS, 34.3KB)

Table SPAS0102

UK international short sea passengers...

Statistical data set: UK domestic sea passengers (SPAS02)
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the final data for the year 2016.

Table SPAS0201

UK domestic sea passengers by type of route (ODS, 19.2KB)

Table SPAS0202

UK domestic sea passengers...

Statistical data set: UK international short sea passengers (SPAS03)
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest final data for the year 2016.

Table SPAS0301

UK international short sea and channel tunnel passengers (ODS, 11.8KB)

Table SPAS0302

UK international...

Statistical data set: Accompanied passenger vehicles (SPAS04)
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest data for the year 2016.

Table SPAS0401

Accompanied passenger vehicles by port (ODS, 13KB)

Table SPAS0402

Accompanied passenger vehicles by...

Statistical data set: International and domestic sea passengers (SPAS05)
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table updated to the latest data for the year 2016.

Table SPAS0501

International and domestic sea passengers by country (ODS, 10.1KB)

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Guidance: Maritime and shipping statistics guidance
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sea passenger technical note document updated for the year 2016.

Department for Transport produces statistics relating to the maritime sector within the areas of:

domestic waterborne freight...
Official Statistics: National non-domestic rates collected by councils in England: 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Details of the total amount of national non-domestic rates (also known as business rates) local authorities collected in 2016 to 2017 and the reliefs they granted.

Statistical data set: National non-domestic rates: local authority level data
seen at 10:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added NNDR3 local authority data 2016 to 2017.

These spreadsheets contain at local authority, class of authority and all England level, either forecasts of the amount of national non-domestic rates...

Guidance: Bulgaria: List of Lawyers
seen at 10:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated address of MH Legal, Varna.

The following list of English speaking lawyers has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice.

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 10:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 21 November 2017

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

The graphs give an ...

Independent report: SACN-COT statements on potassium-based sodium replacers
seen at 10:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

In 2013, Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) was asked by the Department of Health (DH) to provide advice on the potential risks and benefits of reducing the sodium (salt) content of foods through...

Guidance: Your new State Pension explained
seen at 10:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Clarified the information about qualifying years, starting amounts and other minor changes.

The new State Pension is for people who reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016...

Guidance: Tobacco products and e-cigarette cross-border sales registration
seen at 10:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of retailers.

From 20 May 2016, you need to register your business if you supply tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes via cross-border distance sales, for example online sales.

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Press release: Nottingham cleaning company director disqualified for 6 years
seen at 10:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Barnes, has given an undertaking to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy with effect from 15 November 2017 following an Insolvency Service investigation.

The company...

Speech: Online gambling: the investigation so far and next steps
seen at 10:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

I’m George Lusty and I lead the work by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigating potentially unfair and misleading terms and practices in the remote gambling sector.

Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on resignation of Robert Mugabe
seen at 10:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

I will not pretend to regret Mugabe’s downfall: but this can now be a turning point, a moment of hope for this beautiful country, full of potential. The immediate...

News story: Vacancy: Operations Officer
seen at 10:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is recruiting an Operations Officer

The AAIB is looking for an Operations Officer who is highly motivated, organised and flexible to work within the Operations Centre...

General Affairs Council November 2017 (Margot James)
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A meeting of the General Affairs Council (Cohesion) was held in Brussels on 15 November 2017. The UK was represented by Rory O’Donnell (Counsellor for Regions, Agriculture and Fisheries) from the UK Permanent...

Toxicology (Nick Hurd)
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In January 2017 Randox Testing Services (RTS) informed Greater Manchester Police (GMP) that there may have been manipulation of test results at their laboratories. Ongoing police investigations have since uncovered...

Relocation of the European Medicines Agency and the European Banking Authority (Robin Walker)
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 20 November 2017, the EU27 decided the new host cities of two London based EU Agencies, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA).

Following a vote in the margins of...

Post-Council Written Ministerial Statement: Trade Foreign Affairs Council 10 November 2017 (Greg Hands)
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) took place in Brussels on 10 November 2017. I represented the UK at the meeting. A summary of the discussions follows:

On the state of play of preparations for the...

Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 6705
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

These are notices which appear for a limited number of weeks.

They include Intellectual Property policy announcements and recent additions to the British Library.

Guidance: Reporting relevant matters of interest to UK charity regulators
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

This publication is issued by the UK charity regulators and provides examples of where auditors and independent examiners can usefully use their discretion to report relevant matters of interest to the regulators...

Guidance: MOT risk reduction guide
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance, including changing references to the MOT scheme to MOT service and nominated tester to tester.

This guide provides an introduction to the running of a VTS regardless of its location...

Decision: CAC Outcome: IWGB & Cordant Security Limited
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
Decision: CAC Outcome: IWGB & University of London
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
National Statistics: Capital stock and consumption of fixed capital in the UK: 2017
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: UK public sector finances, data tables: Oct 2017
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Profitability of UK companies: Apr to June 2017
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence

Official Statistics: Stop and Search statistics for Northern Ireland, period ending 30 September 2017
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

This publication can be accessed here

National Statistics: Child Support Agency quarterly summary of statistics: September 2017
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

These publications contain national statistics on child maintenance schemes operated through the CSA up to September 2017.

Our background information document gives an explanation of the quarterly...

National Statistics: Excess winter mortality in England and Wales, Aug 2016 to July 2017 (provisional) and Aug 2015 to July 16 (final)
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

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

Official Statistics: Drug seizures and arrests in Northern Ireland, period ending 31 October 2017
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

This publication can be accessed here

National Statistics: Final sea passenger statistics: 2016
seen at 09:33, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on the number of sea passengers which include all vehicle drivers, their passengers and foot passengers on ferries. This updates the provisional data published in February 2017.

In 2016, we...

Official Statistics: Statistical Release for Reported Treasure Finds (2015 and 2016)
seen at 09:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).
About

This statistical release presents annual statistics on the number of reported Treasure Finds found in 2015 (and the headline provisional figure for 2016) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

...

Official Statistics: MOD statistics pre-release access list
seen at 09:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD statistics pre-release access list: 17 November 2017.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes...

Statistical data set: UK international sea passengers (SPAS01)
seen at 09:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest data for the year 2016.

Table SPAS0101

UK international sea passengers by port (ODS, 34.3KB)

Table SPAS0102

UK international short sea passengers...

Statistical data set: UK domestic sea passengers (SPAS02)
seen at 09:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the final data for the year 2016.

Table SPAS0201

UK domestic sea passengers by type of route (ODS, 19.2KB)

Table SPAS0202

UK domestic sea passengers...

Statistical data set: UK international short sea passengers (SPAS03)
seen at 09:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest final data for the year 2016.

Table SPAS0301

UK international short sea and channel tunnel passengers (ODS, 11.8KB)

Table SPAS0302

UK international...

Statistical data set: Accompanied passenger vehicles (SPAS04)
seen at 09:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest data for the year 2016.

Table SPAS0401

Accompanied passenger vehicles by port (ODS, 13KB)

Table SPAS0402

Accompanied passenger vehicles by...

Statistical data set: International and domestic sea passengers (SPAS05)
seen at 09:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table updated to the latest data for the year 2016.

Table SPAS0501

International and domestic sea passengers by country (ODS, 10.1KB)

Contact us Maritime and shipping ...
Guidance: Maritime and shipping statistics guidance
seen at 09:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sea passenger technical note document updated for the year 2016.

Department for Transport produces statistics relating to the maritime sector within the areas of:

domestic waterborne freight...
Official Statistics: National non-domestic rates collected by councils in England: 2016 to 2017
seen at 09:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Details of the total amount of national non-domestic rates (also known as business rates) local authorities collected in 2016 to 2017 and the reliefs they granted.

Guidance: Proposed changes to CSA quarterly summary of statistics: statistical notice
seen at 09:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note about the outcome of this consulation - that we will publish 2 extra data tables in addition to the 5 originally listed in the statistical notice.

This statistical notice invited users...

Statistical data set: National non-domestic rates: local authority level data
seen at 09:32, 22 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added NNDR3 local authority data 2016 to 2017.

These spreadsheets contain at local authority, class of authority and all England level, either forecasts of the amount of national non-domestic rates...

Invitation to tender: Understanding effective part-time provision in higher education
seen at 09:31, 22 November in OFFA (Our copy).
Invitation to tender: Understanding how institutions approach effective part-time provision in English higher education for students from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds Please note that the deadline...
Press release: Vietnam to develop its children’s math and digital skills with UK support
seen at 09:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The learning app is designed and developed in an educational project under UK - Vietnam Fund. This project has also supported the creation of an English version of the MOET online teaching and learning portal...

Press release: Charity regulators urge auditors and independent examiners to be more proactive in reporting concerns
seen at 09:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

UK charity regulators are today encouraging auditors and independent examiners to be more forthcoming with concerns they come across in charity finances or governance during the course of their work.

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Press release: Welsh Ministers celebrate 50th anniversary of Merched y Wawr
seen at 02:30, 22 November in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Government Ministers will host members of Merched y Wawr at an event in London today to mark the 50th anniversary of the women’s organisation (22 November).

Members will join the Secretary of State...