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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 £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 £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 £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 £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 £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 £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 £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 £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 £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 £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 £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...