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31 December 2017

News story: MMO board member Tony Delahunty awarded OBE
seen at 14:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Her Majesty The Queen has made Marine Management Organisation (MMO) non-executive board member Tony Delahunty Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year’s honour list 2018 for his services to ...

Press release: Fresh UK aid for humanitarian crises in 2018, as International Development Secretary warns it could be even “bleaker” than 2017
seen at 11:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt today announced a new package of support for humanitarian crises in the coming year, after UK aid delivered life-saving support to millions of people around ...

News story: One year countdown begins to Severn tolls’ abolition
seen at 11:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

There is just a year to go until drivers will benefit from free travel into Wales across the Severn Crossings, thanks to the UK Government’s promise to abolish the tolls by 31 December 2018.

The decision...

Transparency data: Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: November 2017
seen at 10:32, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

These documents show spending by the Planning Inspectorate over £250 for November 2017

Press release: Fresh UK aid for humanitarian crises in 2018, as International Development Secretary warns it could be even “bleaker” than 2017
seen at 10:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt today announced a new package of support for humanitarian crises in the coming year, after UK aid delivered life-saving support to millions of people around ...

News story: One year countdown begins to Severn tolls’ abolition
seen at 10:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

There is just a year to go until drivers will benefit from free travel into Wales across the Severn Crossings, thanks to the UK Government’s promise to abolish the tolls by 31 December 2018.

The decision...

Form: Firearms application forms
seen at 09:32, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated forms for use from 31 December 2017.

You can use these forms to:

apply for a firearm or shotgun licence renew a firearm or shotgun licence vary a firearm certificate

Application...

Statutory guidance: The Breaching Limits on Ticket Sales Regulations 2017
seen at 09:32, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Draft legislation to prevent ticket touts from using automated software (bots) to avoid security measures and buy up more tickets than they allowed by event organisers, only to sell them on at inflated prices...

Transparency data: Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: November 2017
seen at 09:32, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

These documents show spending by the Planning Inspectorate over £250 for November 2017

News story: Prime Minister Theresa May's New Year message for 2018
seen at 09:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Watch Prime Minister Theresa May’s New Year message for 2018

2017 has been a year of progress for the United Kingdom.

In January, I set out our objectives for the Brexit negotiations, and...

Press release: 2018 to be a great year for music and sport fans as Government bans the ticket tout “bots”
seen at 09:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

New legislation will ban ticket touts from using automated software to dodge security measures and snap up more tickets than allowed by event organisers, only to sell them on at hugely inflated prices.

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Form: Firearms application forms
seen at 02:32, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated forms for use from 31 December 2017.

You can use these forms to:

apply for a firearm or shotgun licence renew a firearm or shotgun licence vary a firearm certificate

Application...

Statutory guidance: The Breaching Limits on Ticket Sales Regulations 2017
seen at 02:32, 31 December in Search (Our copy).

Draft legislation to prevent ticket touts from using automated software (bots) to avoid security measures and buy up more tickets than they allowed by event organisers, only to sell them on at inflated prices...

Press release: Fresh UK aid for humanitarian crises in 2018, as International Development Secretary warns it could be even “bleaker” than 2017
seen at 02:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt today announced a new package of support for humanitarian crises in the coming year, after UK aid delivered life-saving support to millions of people around ...

News story: Prime Minister Theresa May's New Year message for 2018
seen at 02:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

2017 has been a year of progress for the United Kingdom.

In January, I set out our objectives for the Brexit negotiations, and in the months since we have pursued them with steady purpose.

In ...

Press release: David Mundell New Year Message
seen at 02:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking just ahead of the turn of the year, Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell said:

“We have experienced huge changes in Scotland this year.

“I know for many people 2017 will have...

Press release: Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns’ New Year message for 2018.
seen at 02:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Each New Year provides us with the opportunity to reflect on our achievements over the 12 months, and look forward to the year that stretches before us.

2017 was the year that Wales once again shone in...

Press release: 2018 to be a great year for music and sport fans as Government bans the ticket tout “bots”
seen at 02:30, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).

New legislation will ban ticket touts from using automated software to dodge security measures and snap up more tickets than allowed by event organisers, only to sell them on at hugely inflated prices.

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30 December 2017

Press release: The New Year's Honours list 2018
seen at 14:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The list covers every nation in the UK. In Kirkwall, Orkney, Margaret Jamieson receives a BEM (British Empire Medal) for her support of local community projects through the Blue Door charity shop. In Falmouth...

News story: Welsh Secretary congratulates Welsh recipients of New Year's Honours
seen at 11:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns said:

I’m delighted to recognise and give thanks to those who serve their communities with selfless dedication for the benefit of others.

It is inspiring...

Press release: Yorkshire court worker awarded OBE
seen at 10:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

David Greensmith, Justices’ Clerk for North and West Yorkshire, has been given the honour after 30 years working for Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service.

As a Justice’s Clerk, he is primarily responsible...

Transparency data: New Year's Honours list 2018
seen at 02:32, 30 December in Search (Our copy).

In total 1,123 people have received an award:

981 candidates have been selected at BEM, MBE and OBE level: 318 at BEM, 452 at MBE and 211 at OBE 70% of the recipients are people who have undertaken ...
Press release: £60 million boost to UK children’s television
seen at 02:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government’s response to the consultation on the Contestable Fund, sets out proposals for up to &pound;60 million to be made available for content creators to receive up to 50 per cent of the production...

Press release: Environment Agency uncovers landscape with laser mapping
seen at 02:30, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has announced plans to map England’s entire landscape by 2020, using the data to assess flood risk and inform conservation work.

Using aircraft equipped with laser scanners, the...

29 December 2017

Transparency data: New Year's Honours list 2018
seen at 23:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

In total 1,123 people have received an award:

981 candidates have been selected at BEM, MBE and OBE level: 318 at BEM, 452 at MBE and 211 at OBE 70% of the recipients are people who have undertaken ...
Press release: New Year Honour for Dstl Scientist
seen at 23:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Dr Cerys Rees, of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), has been made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE), in Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year’s Honours 2018.

News story: New Year Honours list 2018: Department for Education
seen at 23:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Recipients recognised in the New Year Honours 2018 list have all been chosen for their outstanding contributions to society, in particular their work to give every child, whatever their background, the opportunity...

News story: The Military Division of The New Year Honours List 2018
seen at 23:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

A total of 44 civilians have also been honoured either for their work in the MOD or in other aspects of Defence. The serving personnel named in the New Year Honours List for 2018 are listed below.

In ...

News story: Scottish people recognised in New Year Honours
seen at 23:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Following on from the publication of the New Year Honours list, Scottish Secretary David Mundell passes on his congratulations to Scottish honourees:

“I am pleased to see the New Year Honours 2018 recognise...

Press release: The New Year's Honours list 2018
seen at 23:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The list covers every nation in the UK. In Kirkwall, Orkney, Margaret Jamieson receives a BEM (British Empire Medal) for her support of local community projects through the Blue Door charity shop. In Falmouth...

Press release: Britain’s first astronaut and Professor of Space Physics receive New Year’s honours
seen at 23:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The New Year’s Honours list recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the country. Helen Sharman is appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services...

News story: Permanent Secretaries knighted in New Year’s Honours
seen at 23:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

They join a number of current and former Home Office staff who have received honours this year.

Sir Philip joined the Home Office in April 2017 after five years as Permanent Secretary at the Department...

Guidance: Energy Company Obligation (ECO): Help to Heat scheme - flexible eligibility
seen at 18:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of local authority statements of intent updated.

Under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Help to Heat flexible eligibility, obligated energy suppliers will be able to use the ‘flexible eligibility...

Guidance: HM forces: persons seeking settlement on discharge
seen at 18:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

This guidance covers the following people:

a Gurkha who was discharged prior to 1 July 1997 family members of a Gurkha discharged prior to 1 July 1997 widows and orphans of a Gurkha discharged prior...
Guidance: Newborn hearing screening programme (NHSP) operational guidance
seen at 18:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Clarified the importance of the screener diploma in chapter 2.

The NHSP operational guidance provides clinical guidance and other documents to support the delivery of a high quality screening programme...

News story: Border Force seize 22 tonnes of tobacco at Hull docks
seen at 18:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The seizure happened on Monday 18 December when officers searched an HGV lorry that had arrived at the port from Rotterdam.

Officers discovered 33 pallets of large cardboard boxes, which were found to...

Transparency data: Cabinet Office register of board members' interests 2016 to 17
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

The Cabinet Office maintains a register of the private interests held by members of its board.

The purpose of the register is to give board members the mechanism to publicly declare any private interests...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list

This document lists institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under Tier 4. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 16:32, 29 December 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...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Petronas Services Ltd
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed Order 09570110 added.

Application number 1461

Applicant Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) objected to the name used by Petronas Services Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This...

Guidance: PAYE internet submissions, expenses and benefits: schema 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2017 to 2018 Expenses and benefits recognition instructions and 2017 to 2018 Expenses and benefits recognition checklist added to this page.

Schema and supporting documents for PAYE software developers...

Guidance: Points-based system sponsor licensing: applications
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

UK Visas and Immigration guidance about deciding applications for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2, 4 and 5 of the points-based system.

Research and analysis: Cathedrals and their communities
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A new report commending England’s 42 Anglican cathedrals for their continued importance as places of worship, their wider community work and their commitment to promoting local economic growth has been published...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to tb compensation prices.

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

Guidance: Contaminated land: risk assessment approaches for PAHs
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated risk assessment document.

This document is intended to be used by local authorities for contaminated land risk assessments of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil.

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 44 (2017): amendment to commodity code for tubes and pipes
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and CHIEF from 22 December 2017...

Guidance: Energy Company Obligation (ECO): Help to Heat scheme - flexible eligibility
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of local authority statements of intent updated.

Under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Help to Heat flexible eligibility, obligated energy suppliers will be able to use the ‘flexible eligibility...

Guidance: HM forces: persons seeking settlement on discharge
seen at 16:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

This guidance covers the following people:

a Gurkha who was discharged prior to 1 July 1997 family members of a Gurkha discharged prior to 1 July 1997 widows and orphans of a Gurkha discharged prior...
News story: New appointments to the Veterinary Products Committee (VPC)
seen at 16:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Enrique Vega, Mark White, Ye-Mei Ruby Chang, Andrea Tarr, Helen Ballantyne and Rachel Bennett have been appointed members of the VPC. Professor Malcolm Bennett has been appointed as Chair.

Their appointments...

FOI release: A27 Selmeston accident data
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for information regarding accident data for the A27, around Selmeston.

Transparency data: Cabinet Office register of board members' interests 2016 to 17
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

The Cabinet Office maintains a register of the private interests held by members of its board.

The purpose of the register is to give board members the mechanism to publicly declare any private interests...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list

This document lists institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under Tier 4. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:32, 29 December 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...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Petronas Services Ltd
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed Order 09570110 added.

Application number 1461

Applicant Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) objected to the name used by Petronas Services Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This...

Guidance: PAYE internet submissions, expenses and benefits: schema 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2017 to 2018 Expenses and benefits recognition instructions and 2017 to 2018 Expenses and benefits recognition checklist added to this page.

Schema and supporting documents for PAYE software developers...

Guidance: Points-based system sponsor licensing: applications
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

UK Visas and Immigration guidance about deciding applications for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2, 4 and 5 of the points-based system.

Research and analysis: Cathedrals and their communities
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A new report commending England’s 42 Anglican cathedrals for their continued importance as places of worship, their wider community work and their commitment to promoting local economic growth has been published...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Formal Notice Added for Mr Pickhaver, Formal Notice Added for Ms Hunnego, Formal Notice removed for Mr Bishop-Rowe

Details of a forthcoming hearing will appear here 5 working days before it is...

Notice: SO20 6JF, Waitrose Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 29 December 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: SO20 6DP, Waitrose Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 29 December 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...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to tb compensation prices.

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

Guidance: Revenue and Customs Brief 6 (2017): VAT – treatment of sports facilities by local councils
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

This brief explains how HM Revenue and Customs will treat claims for VAT refunds by local authorities following the Court of Justice judgement in London Borough of Ealing.

Guidance: VAT Information Sheet 08/17: claims by local authorities for overpaid VAT on supplies of sporting services
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

This information sheet highlights issues for local authorities to consider when making repayment claims following the European Court decision for the London Borough of Ealing.

Guidance: Contaminated land: risk assessment approaches for PAHs
seen at 14:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated risk assessment document.

This document is intended to be used by local authorities for contaminated land risk assessments of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil.

News story: Certification Officer: general announcements and latest decisions
seen at 14:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New decision issued by the Assistant Certification Officer.

19 December 2017

Breach of union rules decision prof Barron v University College Union

Prof Barron made nine complaints...

Press release: Government report highlights English cathedrals' community spirit
seen at 14:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

A new report commending England’s 42 Anglican cathedrals for their continued importance as places of worship, their wider community work and their commitment to promoting local economic growth has been published...

Press release: Poisons from cigarettes reach major body organs in seconds
seen at 14:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) releases a new TV advert highlighting the dangers of tar in cigarettes, as England’s 7 million smokers are urged to make a quit attempt with help from Smokefree this New Year. The ...

News story: UK government congratulates Liberian President-Elect
seen at 14:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister for Africa, Rory Stewart said:

I congratulate President-Elect George Weah of the Republic of Liberia on his election success.

The Liberian people and political parties have shown...

Transparency data: HMRC transactions over £500 on GPC: October 2017
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

This sets out details of our monthly expenditure with suppliers, via Government Procurement Card (GPC). It covers transactions over &pound;500 during October 2017.

Transparency data: HMRC spending over £25,000: November 2017
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes details of all departmental spending over &pound;25,000 for every month as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

HMRC also publishes details...

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £500: 2017
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for November 2017.

Information on Department of Health transactions over &pound;500 made using the electronic procurement card (EPC).

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £25,000: 2017
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for November 2017.

Details of Department of Health expenditure over &pound;25,000 (invoices, grant payments, expenses and other such payments, excluding pay bill expenditure).

Transparency data: Workforce management information for HMRC and the VOA: 2017
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for November 2017 added

Data covers:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs Notes

These ...

Open consultation: Business rates in multi-occupied properties
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

In the 2017 Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced that the government will legislate to reinstate the relevant elements of the Valuation Office Agency’s practice prior to the decision of the Supreme Court in...

Transparency data: Bovine TB: compensation value tables
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: January 2018 compensation table published.

Compensation is paid according to published table values for any cattle compulsorily culled to control the spread of the following diseases:

bovine...
Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 29 December 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

FOI release: Details of preparations made for Black Friday at Dartford
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for details of preparations made for Black Friday at Dartford

FOI release: Details of road works on the A2 between Canterbury and Barham
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Environmental Information Regulations Act for details of road works on the A2 between Canterbury and Barham.

FOI release: M20 variable speed limit data
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information act for M20 variable speed limit data.

FOI release: Insurance costs M25 PFI contract
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information act for insurance costs M25 PFI contract.

FOI release: A27 Selmeston accident data
seen at 11:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for information regarding accident data for the A27, around Selmeston.

News story: Certification Officer: general announcements and latest decisions
seen at 11:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New decision issued by the Assistant Certification Officer.

19 December 2017

Breach of union rules decision prof Barron v University College Union

Prof Barron made nine complaints...

Press release: Multi-million pound road improvements to unlock homes and jobs
seen at 11:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The improvements, worth just over &pound;67 million in total, will mean opportunities in Wigan, Greater Manchester, Marlow in Buckinghamshire, Newton in Nottinghamshire, Cumbria and Plymouth.

Highways...

Speech: Global momentum to end the ivory trade: article by Boris Johnson
seen at 11:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
2018 must be the year we defeat the ivory traders

There is one question I would never want the children of the future to ask; in fact I’m haunted by the thought that they might. How could we reply if they feel...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 10:33, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times 6 to 12 January 2018, and 13 to 19 January 2018.

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

Transparency data: DCLG spending data: November 2017
seen at 10:33, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000, and publish monthly data by the last day of each month. This department ...

Transparency data: DCLG: workforce management information, November 2017
seen at 10:33, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

DCLG publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Master Indemnity Agreement
seen at 10:33, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with December 2017 register.

The Master Indemnity Agreement (MIA) is an agreement between NHS organisations in England and suppliers that provide equipment free of charge, either on loan...

Official Statistics: UK economic statistics sector classification update and forward work plan: Dec 2017
seen at 10:33, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Winter Situation Report, week ending 24 December 2017
seen at 10:33, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Daily Situation Reports (SitReps) are collected from acute trusts each weekday during winter and include data on areas such as A&E closures and diverts, bed availability and occupancy rates, and ambulance...

National Statistics: Climate Change Levy (CCL) and Carbon Price Floor (CPF) Bulletin
seen at 10:33, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update with provisional data from June 2017 to November 2017

The Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor Bulletin is updated every six months. It contains statistics and analysis on CCL and ...

National Statistics: Aggregates Levy Bulletin
seen at 10:33, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update with provisional data from June 2017 to November 2017

The Aggregates Levy Bulletin contains statistics and analysis on Aggregates Levy receipts, liabilities and tonnage in the UK. The bulletin...

Transparency data: HMRC transactions over £500 on GPC: October 2017
seen at 10:33, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

This sets out details of our monthly expenditure with suppliers, via Government Procurement Card (GPC). It covers transactions over &pound;500 during October 2017.

Transparency data: HMRC spending over £25,000: November 2017
seen at 10:33, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes details of all departmental spending over &pound;25,000 for every month as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

HMRC also publishes details...

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £500: 2017
seen at 10:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for November 2017.

Information on Department of Health transactions over &pound;500 made using the electronic procurement card (EPC).

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £25,000: 2017
seen at 10:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for November 2017.

Details of Department of Health expenditure over &pound;25,000 (invoices, grant payments, expenses and other such payments, excluding pay bill expenditure).

Transparency data: Workforce management information for HMRC and the VOA: 2017
seen at 10:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for November 2017 added

Data covers:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs Notes

These ...

Open consultation: Business rates in multi-occupied properties
seen at 10:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

In the 2017 Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced that the government will legislate to reinstate the relevant elements of the Valuation Office Agency’s practice prior to the decision of the Supreme Court in...

Transparency data: Bovine TB: compensation value tables
seen at 10:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: January 2018 compensation table published.

Compensation is paid according to published table values for any cattle compulsorily culled to control the spread of the following diseases:

bovine...
Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 10:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 29 December 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

Guidance: VAT Information Sheet 09/17: changes to the VAT rate for Hungary
seen at 10:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

This information sheet explains the changes to the VAT rate for Hungary.

FOI release: Details of preparations made for Black Friday at Dartford
seen at 10:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for details of preparations made for Black Friday at Dartford

FOI release: Details of road works on the A2 between Canterbury and Barham
seen at 10:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Environmental Information Regulations Act for details of road works on the A2 between Canterbury and Barham.

FOI release: M20 variable speed limit data
seen at 10:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information act for M20 variable speed limit data.

FOI release: Insurance costs M25 PFI contract
seen at 10:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information act for insurance costs M25 PFI contract.

Prime Minister’s Papers from 1992 released
seen at 10:30, 29 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Today we have released files from the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office predominantly covering the year of 1992, and also a selection of files from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

The newly...

Prime Minister’s office files (PREM) – 1992
seen at 10:30, 29 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Cars Use of Government Car Service; part 2

Catalogue reference: PREM 19/3232 Date range: 1989-1991

This file relates to the use of the Government Car Service (GCS) and Number 10 Cars by Prime Ministers...

Press release: Sajid Javid acts to help businesses affected by unfair ‘staircase tax’
seen at 10:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has today (29 December 2017) published draft legislation to reverse the impact of a ‘staircase tax’ which has unfairly affected up to a thousand businesses.

A ...

News story: New appointments to the Veterinary Products Committee (VPC)
seen at 10:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Enrique Vega, Mark White, Ye-Mei Ruby Chang, Andrea Tarr, Helen Ballantyne and Rachel Bennett have been appointed members of the VPC. Professor Malcolm Bennett has been appointed as Chair.

Their appointments...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 09:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times 6 to 12 January 2018, and 13 to 19 January 2018.

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

Transparency data: DCLG spending data: November 2017
seen at 09:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000, and publish monthly data by the last day of each month. This department ...

Transparency data: DCLG: workforce management information, November 2017
seen at 09:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

DCLG publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Master Indemnity Agreement
seen at 09:32, 29 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with December 2017 register.

The Master Indemnity Agreement (MIA) is an agreement between NHS organisations in England and suppliers that provide equipment free of charge, either on loan...

Press release: UK aid helps clear lethal landmines in war-torn countries following generosity of British public
seen at 02:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

In response to the unprecedented generosity of the UK public in supporting the most successful Christmas landmine-clearing appeal ever, International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt has today (29 December...

Press release: Further 9 terror-related offences added to Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme
seen at 02:30, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Changes to the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme mean that people found guilty of crimes such as tipping off terrorists about an investigation, or flouting terror prevention court orders, could see their sentences...

28 December 2017

Guidance: Bereavement information for Spain
seen at 20:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended December 2017

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government nor any official of the consulate...

News story: Rule changes to speed up rollout of mobile and fast broadband in rural areas
seen at 20:30, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The reforms to the outdated legislation will reduce the costs of housing phone masts and other communications infrastructure on private land. This opens the way for faster and more reliable broadband and mobile...

Guidance: HM Forces: partners and children: transitional arrangements
seen at 18:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance explaining the transitional arrangements put in place for family members of HM Forces personnel.

This guidance covers:

...
Guidance: Bereavement information for Spain
seen at 18:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended December 2017

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government nor any official of the consulate...

Guidance: British forces air strikes in Iraq and Syria: monthly list
seen at 18:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added October and November updates.

Details of air strikes on Daesh by Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft who are supporting Iraqi ground forces as part of the international coalition.

For ...

Research and analysis: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 16:34, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data update, 28 December 2017.

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

Guidance: Double Taxation Treaties: non UK resident with UK income
seen at 16:34, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Digest of Double Taxation Treaties has been updated to the November 2017 version.

Guidance on possible entitlement to double taxation relief for certain types of UK income received by non-residents...

Statutory guidance: Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act: statutory review requirements
seen at 16:34, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance has been revised to encourage a more proportionate approach to the inclusion of review clauses so that they concentrate on the measures with significant impacts.

Ministers have a duty...

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2017
seen at 16:34, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 51, 2017.

Public Health England collects and analyses health related syndromic surveillance data and important public health mesages, and publishes weekly summaries.

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Research and analysis: Remote health advice: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 16:34, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 51, 2017.

Monitoring patterns in phone calls to the NHS 111 service each day across England, to track the spread of infectious diseases like flu and norovirus. These data...

Research and analysis: GP in hours: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 16:33, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 51, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 16:33, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 51, 2017.

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

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 16:33, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 51, 2017.

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

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 16:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report and surveillance graphs for week 52, 2017.

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

Guidance: Defence Medical Services training courses and fellowships
seen at 16:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Schedule of Defence Medical Service (DMS) training courses April 2018 to March 2019.

Official list of Defence Medical Services training courses, detailing face to face courses, e-Learning...

Guidance: HM Forces: partners and children: transitional arrangements
seen at 16:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance explaining the transitional arrangements put in place for family members of HM Forces personnel.

This guidance covers:

...
Guidance: Pension schemes newsletter 94 - December 2017
seen at 16:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: European passport return service: Scotland
seen at 16:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Address and telephone number amended for Edinburgh office.

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

Guidance: Bereavement information for Spain
seen at 16:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended December 2017

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government nor any official of the consulate...

News story: Behind the headlines: calorie guidelines remain unchanged
seen at 16:30, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Over the past couple of days, the national media has reported on Public Health England’s (PHE) upcoming campaign on calories. Much of the coverage suggests PHE is changing the guidelines on how many calories ...

Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on bombing in Kabul
seen at 16:30, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

I am appalled by this despicable attack on a cultural centre in Kabul which has claimed so many innocent lives, and my heartfelt condolences go out to the victims...

Guidance: Defence information strategy
seen at 14:35, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the strategy.

This document details the ICT strategy of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and sets out the important role the department has to play in working towards Government as a Platform...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:35, 28 December 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...

Research and analysis: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 14:35, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data update, 28 December 2017.

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

Guidance: Double Taxation Treaties: non UK resident with UK income
seen at 14:35, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Digest of Double Taxation Treaties has been updated to the November 2017 version.

Guidance on possible entitlement to double taxation relief for certain types of UK income received by non-residents...

Statutory guidance: Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act: statutory review requirements
seen at 14:35, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance has been revised to encourage a more proportionate approach to the inclusion of review clauses so that they concentrate on the measures with significant impacts.

Ministers have a duty...

Policy paper: Marlow flood alleviation scheme
seen at 14:35, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new timescales.

The Marlow flood alleviation scheme is a proposed programme of investment to reduce flood risk in Marlow.

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2017
seen at 14:34, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 51, 2017.

Public Health England collects and analyses health related syndromic surveillance data and important public health mesages, and publishes weekly summaries.

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Research and analysis: Remote health advice: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:34, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 51, 2017.

Monitoring patterns in phone calls to the NHS 111 service each day across England, to track the spread of infectious diseases like flu and norovirus. These data...

Research and analysis: GP in hours: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:34, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 51, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:34, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 51, 2017.

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

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:33, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 51, 2017.

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

Research and analysis: Winter health watch: weekly summaries 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:33, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for 28 December 2017.

Public Health England monitors winter health indicators on a weekly basis, from November to April.

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 14:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report and surveillance graphs for week 52, 2017.

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

Guidance: Defence Medical Services training courses and fellowships
seen at 14:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Schedule of Defence Medical Service (DMS) training courses April 2018 to March 2019.

Official list of Defence Medical Services training courses, detailing face to face courses, e-Learning...

News story: Supporting veterans through membership of the VAPC
seen at 14:30, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).

On 14 December 2017, the Centre for Public Appointments launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of being a public appointee.

The campaign aims to increase diversity on public...

Press release: Multi-million pound road improvements to unlock homes and jobs
seen at 14:30, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The improvements, worth just over &pound;67 million in total, will mean opportunities in Wigan, Greater Manchester, Marlow in Buckinghamshire, Newton in Nottinghamshire, Cumbria and Plymouth.

Highways...

Guidance: Belgium – List of Lawyers and Translators
seen at 11:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated details

The following lists of English speaking lawyers and translators have been prepared by the British Consulate General Brussels.

Guidance: Defence information strategy
seen at 11:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the strategy.

This document details the ICT strategy of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and sets out the important role the department has to play in working towards Government as a Platform...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 11:32, 28 December 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...

Consultation outcome: Houses in multiple occupation and residential property licensing reforms
seen at 10:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response.

This consultation seeks views on the government’s proposed details for:

the mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation the assumptions made in its...
Consultation outcome: Consultation on proposed 'banning order offences' under the Housing and Planning Act 2016
seen at 10:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response.

The Housing and Planning Act 2016 introduces a power for the first-tier tribunal to serve a banning order on a landlord or property agent. The purpose of this consultation...

Official Statistics: Legionnaires’ disease in England and Wales: 2016
seen at 10:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe but uncommon form of pneumonia associated with exposure to water systems (natural or man-made) colonised by legionella bacteria.

This report presents the epidemiological...

Official Statistics: Norovirus and rotavirus: summary of surveillance 2017
seen at 10:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 50, 2017.

This report is updated monthly during the summer, and weekly during the winter season.

Weekly reports are also available for:

2016 2015...
Guidance: Belgium – List of Lawyers and Translators
seen at 10:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated details

The following lists of English speaking lawyers and translators have been prepared by the British Consulate General Brussels.

Open consultation: Commercial options for delivering mobile connectivity on trains: Call for Evidence
seen at 09:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

The rapid growth of mobile data usage and the prevalence of smartphones and tablets now means that consumers expect high quality, reliable connectivity everywhere. This is why in our 5G strategy earlier...

Consultation outcome: Houses in multiple occupation and residential property licensing reforms
seen at 09:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response.

This consultation seeks views on the government’s proposed details for:

the mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation the assumptions made in its...
Consultation outcome: Consultation on proposed 'banning order offences' under the Housing and Planning Act 2016
seen at 09:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response.

The Housing and Planning Act 2016 introduces a power for the first-tier tribunal to serve a banning order on a landlord or property agent. The purpose of this consultation...

Official Statistics: Legionnaires’ disease in England and Wales: 2016
seen at 09:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe but uncommon form of pneumonia associated with exposure to water systems (natural or man-made) colonised by legionella bacteria.

This report presents the epidemiological...

Official Statistics: Norovirus and rotavirus: summary of surveillance 2017
seen at 09:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 50, 2017.

This report is updated monthly during the summer, and weekly during the winter season.

Weekly reports are also available for:

2016 2015...
Press release: Rogue landlords put on notice as government announces tough new powers
seen at 09:30, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Rogue landlords have been put on notice as government has announced today (28 December 2017) a raft of new measures to crack down on bad practices, stamp out overcrowding and improve standards for those renting...

Open consultation: Commercial options for delivering mobile connectivity on trains: Call for Evidence
seen at 02:32, 28 December in Search (Our copy).

The rapid growth of mobile data usage and the prevalence of smartphones and tablets now means that consumers expect high quality, reliable connectivity everywhere. This is why in our 5G strategy earlier...

Press release: British medical heroes deploying to combat deadly diphtheria outbreak in Bangladesh
seen at 02:30, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 40 British doctors, nurses and firefighters from the UK’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT) are making their way to Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh to save thousands of lives at risk from a rapid and deadly outbreak...

Press release: Better mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity for rail passengers
seen at 02:30, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Proposals could allow everyone onboard to stream videos simultaneously Fibre optic cables and mobile masts could be rolled out alongside tracks to provide gigabit speeds to trains Ministers now looking at...

27 December 2017

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2017
seen at 20:32, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 51, 2017

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

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 20:32, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 51, 2017.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Press release: UK welcomes important prisoner exchange in the conflict in eastern Ukraine
seen at 20:30, 27 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The prisoner exchange between Ukraine and the Russian-backed separatist is an important development, and is a welcome step towards meeting the commitments all sides have made under the Minsk Agreements.

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Guidance: The EU Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011
seen at 18:38, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the frequently ask questions and Chapters 1,2 and 3 to the December 2017 edition.

The DSPCR came into effect on 21 August 2011. It establishes new rules specifically for the procurement...

Guidance: Industry Security Notice (ISN)
seen at 18:38, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Release of UK OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and equivalent third party classified material to foreign non-government recipients.

A Industry Security Notice (ISN) is an official document that tells people...

Guidance: Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
seen at 18:38, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update of bronze award holders.

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

Guidance: Search for businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant
seen at 18:38, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to armed forces covenant listings.

Find out which businesses have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and what they are pledging to do to support defence and the armed forces community.

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 18:37, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of University Of Chichester, Virtual Operations, Your Protection Ltd armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 18:36, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of SFB Safety Solutions Ltd, Sim Property Management Ltd and Splash Projects Ltd armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with R)
seen at 18:36, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Rennie McInnes LLP and Richardson Bailey T/A James D Richardson Limited armed forces covenant pledges.

Looking for the signed pledge from Royal Bank of Scotland? Its published under...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 18:35, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Nomad Associates, Pearson Engineering, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Prospects Services and PSA Foundation armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses...
Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with M)
seen at 18:35, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Magikos IT Limited armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with H to J)
seen at 18:34, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Indigo Park Services UK Limited armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with A)
seen at 18:33, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Accord Housing Association and Army Grove TA Army of Mums armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses ...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 18:33, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Broadgreen International School armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with D)
seen at 18:32, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Dunbartonshire Chamber Of Commerce armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with E)
seen at 18:32, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Event Solutions Show Staff armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Statistical data set: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals
seen at 18:32, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New updated statistics

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

Guidance: VAPC London: meeting minutes
seen at 18:32, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added VAPC London: meeting minutes 28 September 2017.

These are the meeting minutes for the London Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee (VAPC). More information about the committee can be found...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2017
seen at 18:32, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 51, 2017

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

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 18:32, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 51, 2017.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Speech: Free speech in the liberal university
seen at 18:30, 27 December in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a pleasure to join you at the Limmud Festival. This is my first Limmud Festival, and it is a revelation for me: I did not fully realise what a remarkable gathering the conference is.

It is a banquet...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
seen at 16:38, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 27/12/2017, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)

UN regulations

On 14 October 2006 the United Nations imposed restrictions on a range...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2018: monthly
seen at 16:38, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

You should use these exchanges rates if you have to convert any foreign currency to sterling for customs and VAT purposes.

Please note that the EU rate includes the following countries:

Austria...
Guidance: East region firing times
seen at 16:38, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Firing times for the East Region January 2018.

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

Decision: Clarification on fishing restrictions for Bass in 2018
seen at 16:38, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Following the recent announcement about fishing opportunities agreed at this year’s December Council the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) can confirm that Council Regulation (EU) 2017/127 will remain...

Guidance: The EU Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011
seen at 16:38, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the frequently ask questions and Chapters 1,2 and 3 to the December 2017 edition.

The DSPCR came into effect on 21 August 2011. It establishes new rules specifically for the procurement...

Guidance: Industry Security Notice (ISN)
seen at 16:38, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Release of UK OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and equivalent third party classified material to foreign non-government recipients.

A Industry Security Notice (ISN) is an official document that tells people...

Guidance: Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
seen at 16:38, 27 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update of bronze award holders.

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