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29 January 2018

Policy paper: The What Works Network: Five Years On
seen at 20:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The What Works Network was created in 2013 to ensure that the best available evidence on ‘what works’ is available to the people who make decisions on public services. Five years on, this report looks at the ...

Transparency data: DfE external data shares
seen at 20:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated versions of the 'National pupil database third-party requests' documents. Added sentence about archived document to bottom of details section.

‘National pupil database third-party...

Guidance: DWP research reports style guide
seen at 20:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised DWP research reports style guide, dated January 2018.

This guide helps authors to produce research reports commissioned by the department. Our reports are read by people with an interest...

Transparency data: Teesport Harbour Revision Order
seen at 20:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

PD Teesport (PD Teesport) has applied to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) under article 6 of S.I. 2008 No. 1160, the Teesport Harbour Revision Order 2008 (the Order), for an extension of the period for...

Decision: Revised direction issued to Kirklees council
seen at 20:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to correct monitoring visit date in October 2017.

This revised direction requires the council to continue to take steps to improve its children’s social care services. This includes working...

Guidance: Libya: country policy and information notes
seen at 20:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated country policy and information note on women in Libya.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration...

Guidance: Current account closed or refused based on immigration status
seen at 20:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New phone number for complaints allocation hub and updated leaflet: current account closed or refused based on immigration status.

If you are in the UK illegally you may be disqualified from ...

Guidance: Government baseline personnel security standard
seen at 20:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Have replaced the attached document with an updated version.

This publication describes the pre-employment controls for all civil servants, members of the armed forces, temporary staff and government...

Form: Form MD36
seen at 20:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MD36 application form.

The application form and additional notes are available to download below.

Transparency data: Workforce management information, 2017
seen at 20:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added workforce management information for December 2017.

The data are broken down by headcount and number of posts (full-time equivalents). The report includes the number of non-payroll staff, ...

Consultation outcome: The Non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: further proposed amendments
seen at 20:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response to first part of consultation, Eligible heat uses, published

This consultation covers proposals relating to eligible heat uses, very large plant, multiple installations, rules...

News story: KITE and VAPC NE run an Armed Forces Community Hub workshop
seen at 20:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Veterans Advisory and Pension Committee Northern England (VAPC NE) and Newcastle University’s Centre for Knowledge, Innovation, Technology and Enterprise (KITE) conducted a workshop with 2 objectives...

News story: London VAPC respond to consultation on homelessness code of guidance
seen at 20:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The outcome of a closed government consultation on a proposed homelessness code of guidance for local authorities, is keenly awaited by London Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee (VAPC).

The...

Consultation outcome: Draft Pension Protection Fund (Compensation) (Amendment) Regulations 2018: technical consultation
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government response to the consultation.

Bridging pensions allow members of defined benefit occupational pension schemes who retire before reaching State Pension age to be paid a higher...

Guidance: Gender recognition: how pensions and benefits may be affected
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed "transsexual" references to "transgender" and updated the information about State Pension and bereavement benefits.

This guidance is for people who make a successful application to the ...

Research and analysis: Exploring Ofsted inspection data with Data View
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated to refer to latest data. New guidance added for the new 'Explore national; regional and local data' tab and the new ‘Get the data’ feature, and additions to the 'Compare local authority...

Correspondence: Chancellor requests OTS review of Inheritance Tax
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The Chancellor wrote to the OTS on 19 January 2018, to ask the OTS carry out an Inheritance Tax review. A scoping document for the review will be agreed and published in due course.

Corporate report: Framework agreement between the Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2018 framework agreement.

The Framework agreement should be read in conjunction with:

Annex A: Public Health England’s Statutory Functions Annex B: Public-Facing Communications...
Impact assessment: Passport fees: impact assessment
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Impact assessment on the review of passport fees and the proposed legislation to change the fees for passport applications, renewals and replacements.

Guidance: Peru – List of Providers
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of Lawyers Updated

These lists have been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require services in Peru.

Policy paper: The What Works Network: Five Years On
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The What Works Network was created in 2013 to ensure that the best available evidence on ‘what works’ is available to the people who make decisions on public services. Five years on, this report looks at the ...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Nigeria
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated OBR

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in Nigeria.

Transparency data: DfE external data shares
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated versions of the 'National pupil database third-party requests' documents. Added sentence about archived document to bottom of details section.

‘National pupil database third-party...

Guidance: DWP research reports style guide
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised DWP research reports style guide, dated January 2018.

This guide helps authors to produce research reports commissioned by the department. Our reports are read by people with an interest...

Transparency data: Teesport Harbour Revision Order
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

PD Teesport (PD Teesport) has applied to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) under article 6 of S.I. 2008 No. 1160, the Teesport Harbour Revision Order 2008 (the Order), for an extension of the period for...

Decision: Revised direction issued to Kirklees council
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to correct monitoring visit date in October 2017.

This revised direction requires the council to continue to take steps to improve its children’s social care services. This includes working...

Guidance: Libya: country policy and information notes
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated country policy and information note on women in Libya.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration...

Guidance: Current account closed or refused based on immigration status
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New phone number for complaints allocation hub and updated leaflet: current account closed or refused based on immigration status.

If you are in the UK illegally you may be disqualified from ...

Guidance: Government baseline personnel security standard
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Have replaced the attached document with an updated version.

This publication describes the pre-employment controls for all civil servants, members of the armed forces, temporary staff and government...

Form: Form MD36
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MD36 application form.

The application form and additional notes are available to download below.

Transparency data: Workforce management information, 2017
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added workforce management information for December 2017.

The data are broken down by headcount and number of posts (full-time equivalents). The report includes the number of non-payroll staff, ...

Consultation outcome: The Non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: further proposed amendments
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response to first part of consultation, Eligible heat uses, published

This consultation covers proposals relating to eligible heat uses, very large plant, multiple installations, rules...

Press release: High quality evidence helps government deliver better public services
seen at 18:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The government-funded network, which is made up of 10 independent What Works Centres, was created to improve the use and generation of robust evidence in policy areas such as health, education and policing.

Form: Application for transit and other simplifications: Union/Common transit, Customs status and TIR (C1343)
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The postal form has been updated to include changes to certain simplified procedures introduced by the European Commission.

Use the online service or postal form to apply for:

authorised...
Guidance: Uzbekistan – Consular Fees
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular rate of exchange updated.

Fees for consular certificates and documents are paid at the Embassy by Visa/MasterCard in Pounds or cash, in the US Dollars on the day of the application. Banknotes...

Decision: Direction issued to Cumbria county council
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed to reflect the lifting of the direction on 29 January 2018.

The Department for Education (DfE) issued this statutory direction following publication on 13 May 2015 of a report by Ofsted...

Decision: Direction issued to Somerset county council
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This direction closed on 29 January 2018.

This direction required the council to apply its improvement plan effectively and to co-operate with the Secretary of State and the Department for Education...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2018: monthly
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The February 2018 monthly exchange rates have been added.

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

Please...

Guidance: Civil marriages and partnerships: approved premises list
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of premises.

This document provides a list of premises that have been approved for civil marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales. Venues are authorised on a regular basis...

Guidance: LRS latest release guidance
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of LRS release note uploaded on 29 January 2018.

From 1 April 2016, the LRS Service Desk will no longer offer a ‘Password Reset’ service and users will be required to use the ‘Forgotten...

Statutory guidance: Work Programme provider guidance
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised chapter 15 (version 4, January 2018). Change made to the last bullet point in the 'Please note' section of the Job outcome Payments definition and the last bullet point of the Sustainment Outcome...

Statutory guidance: Work Programme provider guidance for contract package area 18
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised chapter 15 (version 2, January 2018). Change made to the last bullet point in the 'Please note' section of the Job outcome Payments definition and the last bullet point of the Sustainment Outcome...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the latest Cold Weather Payment estimates with data to 26 January 2018.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment.

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments scheme runs...

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

The level of catches and landings of key quota species are monitored throughout the year through a series of weekly and monthly spreadsheets.

The management of these...

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) comment response sheets
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 16/23 and NPA 17/17 consolidated comments for RA 1026 have been published.

Related information:

NPA comment response sheets contain the collated MAA responses to individual NPA publications...

Guidance: Who DVLA shares data with
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 3 PDF attachments updated.

Where the law allows it, DVLA shares data with others.

The information includes:

the various products we provide for what purpose the information can...
Guidance: Applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of test centres published.

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

Guidance: Housing Benefit subsidy circulars 2018
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Housing Benefit Subsidy circular S2/2018: Universal Credit live service closure New Burdens payments.

Housing Benefit subsidy (S) circulars give information about:

the money the...
Transparency data: DWP workforce management information, 2017
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for DWP and consultants and contingent labour for October 2017.

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

Corporate report: SME banking 2002 behavioural undertakings: reports on compliance
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2017 report added.

In 2002, a number of banks agreed that they would no longer (except for in specific circumstances) make a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customer open or maintain a ...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2018
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 4, 2018.

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

Older weekly NOIDS causative ...

Guidance: Guidance on digital spend advice and controls for DFID partners and suppliers
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Paragraph 7(i) Mobile phone app policy has been updated. Digital Spend Proposition Form has been updated.

This guidance explains to our partners and suppliers what the UK Government’s and DFID’...

Guidance: Flying authorisers course (FLAC)
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The flying authorisers course page has been amended.

Details of the course syllabus, course duration and location.

Consultation outcome: Draft Pension Protection Fund (Compensation) (Amendment) Regulations 2018: technical consultation
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government response to the consultation.

Bridging pensions allow members of defined benefit occupational pension schemes who retire before reaching State Pension age to be paid a higher...

Consultation outcome: Pension Protection Fund: draft regulations to take account of bridging pensions
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the government response to the consultation.

On 17 November 2017 we published the draft Pension Protection Fund (Compensation) (Amendment) Regulations 2018: technical consultation...

Guidance: Customs Freight Simplified Procedures: contact lists
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Containerlift added to Customs Freight Simplified Procedures: traders - third party service providers.

The documents attached contains details of specific CFSP contacts, including contact list ...

Guidance: Gender recognition: how pensions and benefits may be affected
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed "transsexual" references to "transgender" and updated the information about State Pension and bereavement benefits.

This guidance is for people who make a successful application to the ...

Guidance: Flying supervisors course (FSC)
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The flying supervisors course page has been amended.

Details of the course syllabus, course duration and location.

Research and analysis: Exploring Ofsted inspection data with Data View
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated to refer to latest data. New guidance added for the new 'Explore national; regional and local data' tab and the new ‘Get the data’ feature, and additions to the 'Compare local authority...

Correspondence: Chancellor requests OTS review of Inheritance Tax
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The Chancellor wrote to the OTS on 19 January 2018, to ask the OTS carry out an Inheritance Tax review. A scoping document for the review will be agreed and published in due course.

Corporate report: Framework agreement between the Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2018 framework agreement.

The Framework agreement should be read in conjunction with:

Annex A: Public Health England’s Statutory Functions Annex B: Public-Facing Communications...
Official Statistics: Pre-release access to DWP statistics
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list of officials with pre-release access to Child Maintenance Arrangements statistics (section 5).

We’ve published the DWP arrangements for pre-release access to statistics in the...

Notice: TR8 4PG, National Trust for Places of Historic Interest & Natural Beauty: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 29 January 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: GL19 4QG, Mr Keith Mince: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Hearing notice added for Mr Egbe.

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

Members of the press and the public are able to attend...

Impact assessment: Passport fees: impact assessment
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Impact assessment on the review of passport fees and the proposed legislation to change the fees for passport applications, renewals and replacements.

Guidance: Peru – List of Providers
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of Lawyers Updated

These lists have been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require services in Peru.

Notice: VAT Notice 744C: ships, aircraft and associated services
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: VAT Notice 744C: ships, aircraft and associated services has been updated.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 744C ( July 2011). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found...

37 of the UK’s fastest growing Tech Companies join Upscale 2018
seen at 16:31, 29 January in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Today we’re announcing the new 37 companies joining Upscale for 2018. The Upscale Programme from Tech City UK, now in its third year, powers some of the fastest growing tech companies in the country.

...

Press release: Fishing licence money funds Severn Rivers Trust 'tool bank'
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency, through its Fisheries Improvement Programme, has provided a wide selection of tools to help fishing clubs improve river habitats and access to fishing.

A wide range of hand tools...

News story: Assessing the impact of medical technologies: apply for funding
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Office for Life Sciences, in partnership with Innovate UK, has up to £1 million to invest in projects that help developers of innovative medicines, medical devices, diagnostics and digital...

News story: Home Office proposes changes to passport application fees
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Office has outlined plans to introduce different passport fees for online and postal applications as part of its push to increase the use of online services and its ambition to create a self-sustainable...

News story: Young people with great business ideas: apply for support
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Amended the eligibility criteria about working hours, which was previously unclear. Applicants must be unemployed or working less than 35 hours a week to be eligible. People who are currently receiving...

Guidance: Directions issued to Clydesdale Bank
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017 (the Order) followed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) market investigation into retail banking. From 2 February 2018, providers ...

Guidance: Planning appeals: procedural guide
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guide has been updated to reflect legislative changes - see page 1 of the guide for further information.

This guide applies to:

planning appeals householder development appeals ...
Independent report: SSAC's scrutiny of the Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments, Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2018
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This summary report brings together full details of the Social Security Advisory Committee’s (SSAC’s) scrutiny of the Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments, Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations...

Guidance: Dedicated schools grant (DSG): 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've updated DSG allocations 2017 to 2018

The dedicated schools grant (DSG) gives local authorities money to fund the schools that they manage.

The allocations document gives a breakdown...

Policy paper: UK strategy for rare diseases: implementation plan for England
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The publication of the UK strategy for rare diseases in 2013 recognised and responded to the needs of those affected by rare diseases and was seen as a landmark for patients. The implementation of the ...

Guidance: Magistrate advisory committee recruitment information
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated vacancies

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

The following areas have vacancies currently:

Central & South London North...
Policy paper: Government Commercial Function: People Standards for the Profession
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed an out of date attachment.

The Government Commercial Function (GCF) is a cross-government network of senior civil servants with commercial expertise, procuring goods and services for the...

Guidance: Master Indemnity Agreement
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The page has been updated with the new MIA register, dated 25 January 2018.

The Master Indemnity Agreement (MIA) is an agreement between NHS organisations in England and suppliers that provide ...

Corporate report: Department for Education single departmental plan
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changes to reflect new ministerial portfolios

Our single departmental plan sets out our objectives and how we will achieve them.

Corporate report: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport single departmental plan
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect ministerial portfolios

Our single departmental plan sets out our objectives and how we will achieve them.

Open consultation: Local government ethical standards: stakeholder consultation
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).
Terms of reference

The Committee on Standards in Public Life is undertaking a review of local government ethical standards.

Robust standards arrangements are needed to safeguard local democracy, maintain...

Form: Application for transit and other simplifications: Union/Common transit, Customs status and TIR (C1343)
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The postal form has been updated to include changes to certain simplified procedures introduced by the European Commission.

Use the online service or postal form to apply for:

authorised...
Guidance: Uzbekistan – Consular Fees
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular rate of exchange updated.

Fees for consular certificates and documents are paid at the Embassy by Visa/MasterCard in Pounds or cash, in the US Dollars on the day of the application. Banknotes...

Decision: Direction issued to Cumbria county council
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed to reflect the lifting of the direction on 29 January 2018.

The Department for Education (DfE) issued this statutory direction following publication on 13 May 2015 of a report by Ofsted...

Decision: Direction issued to Somerset county council
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This direction closed on 29 January 2018.

This direction required the council to apply its improvement plan effectively and to co-operate with the Secretary of State and the Department for Education...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2018: monthly
seen at 14:38, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The February 2018 monthly exchange rates have been added.

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

Please...

Guidance: Civil marriages and partnerships: approved premises list
seen at 14:35, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of premises.

This document provides a list of premises that have been approved for civil marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales. Venues are authorised on a regular basis...

Guidance: LRS latest release guidance
seen at 14:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of LRS release note uploaded on 29 January 2018.

From 1 April 2016, the LRS Service Desk will no longer offer a ‘Password Reset’ service and users will be required to use the ‘Forgotten...

Guidance: Flu vaccination: supporting data for adult vaccines
seen at 14:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

PHE have received a number of enquiries about re-calling eligible patients and health care workers who have already received trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) to additionally give them quadrivalent influenza ...

Statutory guidance: Work Programme provider guidance
seen at 14:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised chapter 15 (version 4, January 2018). Change made to the last bullet point in the 'Please note' section of the Job outcome Payments definition and the last bullet point of the Sustainment Outcome...

Statutory guidance: Work Programme provider guidance for contract package area 18
seen at 14:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised chapter 15 (version 2, January 2018). Change made to the last bullet point in the 'Please note' section of the Job outcome Payments definition and the last bullet point of the Sustainment Outcome...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the latest Cold Weather Payment estimates with data to 26 January 2018.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment.

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments scheme runs...

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 14:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

The level of catches and landings of key quota species are monitored throughout the year through a series of weekly and monthly spreadsheets.

The management of these...

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) comment response sheets
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 16/23 and NPA 17/17 consolidated comments for RA 1026 have been published.

Related information:

NPA comment response sheets contain the collated MAA responses to individual NPA publications...

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) reference table
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 16/23 and NPA 17/17 consolidated comments for RA 1026 have been published.

If consultation is to be undertaken on an amendment to the regulations or the implementation of new regulation, the...

Guidance: Who DVLA shares data with
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 3 PDF attachments updated.

Where the law allows it, DVLA shares data with others.

The information includes:

the various products we provide for what purpose the information can...
Guidance: Applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of test centres published.

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

Guidance: Housing Benefit subsidy circulars 2018
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Housing Benefit Subsidy circular S2/2018: Universal Credit live service closure New Burdens payments.

Housing Benefit subsidy (S) circulars give information about:

the money the...
Transparency data: DWP workforce management information, 2017
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for DWP and consultants and contingent labour for October 2017.

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

Corporate report: SME banking 2002 behavioural undertakings: reports on compliance
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2017 report added.

In 2002, a number of banks agreed that they would no longer (except for in specific circumstances) make a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customer open or maintain a ...

Decision: CAC Outcome: Equality for Workers Union & Hamara
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2018
seen at 14:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 4, 2018.

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

Older weekly NOIDS causative ...

Guidance: Guidance on digital spend advice and controls for DFID partners and suppliers
seen at 14:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Paragraph 7(i) Mobile phone app policy has been updated. Digital Spend Proposition Form has been updated.

This guidance explains to our partners and suppliers what the UK Government’s and DFID’...

Guidance: Flight safety officers course (FSOC)
seen at 14:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FSOC has been updated.

Details of the course syllabus, course duration and location.

Official Statistics: Pre-release access to DWP statistics
seen at 14:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list of officials with pre-release access to Benefit Cap statistics (section 3).

We’ve published the DWP arrangements for pre-release access to statistics in the interests of openness...

News story: New accountability rules for insurers
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The new rules will give consumers peace of mind that those at the top of the big insurers will be held personally responsible for any wrongdoing. The rules will also ensure that a code of conduct is set out for...

Press release: Award-winning Geovation Programme seeks new GeoTech and PropTech disruptors
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Location and property data start-ups could be in line to receive funding, business support and the strategic backing of Ordnance Survey (OS) and HM Land Registry (HMLR)

The Geovation Programme is now <...

News story: Have your say on marine planning in England
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting stakeholders to get involved in the next stage of the marine planning process for the North East, North West, South East and South West.

Workshops ...

Press release: Local government ethical standards: Committee calls for evidence
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Committee on Standards in Public Life has today called for evidence about how local councils are supporting good ethical standards in local government in light of changes over the past ten years.

Press release: Plans to upgrade the A30 in Cornwall go on public display
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England announced the preferred route for the &pound;290 million improvement scheme, part of the Government’s &pound;15 billion Road Investment Strategy, in July last year.

The improvement...

Press release: North East now boasts highest broadband coverage in the UK
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

New figures out today (29 January 2018) show the Northern Powerhouse is one of the most connected regions in the UK thanks to the government’s &pound;1.7 billion broadband roll out programme.

97.2...

News story: The SME spend target must go on
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

As shown in the latest figures from 2015/16, over &pound;12bn worth of central government work was delivered by SMEs in that year, and there’s effort underway to ensure this figure continues to rise:

...
Press release: UK puts forward Jodrell Bank Observatory as 2019 World Heritage nomination
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Jodrell Bank Observatory has been chosen as the UK’s nomination for World Heritage site status in 2019, Heritage Minister Michael Ellis announced today.

The Observatory, part of the University of Manchester...

Corporate report: OISC Annual Report and Accounts: 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This report covers the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) documents
seen at 11:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 18/05 has been published proposing amendments to RA 2307 which closes for comments on 23/02/2018.

If consultation is to be undertaken on an amendment to the regulations or the implementation...

Guidance: Housing Benefit subsidy circulars 2018
seen at 11:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Housing Benefit subsidy (S) circulars give information about:

the money the government pays local authorities in the form of a subsidy to administer Housing Benefit other financial matters for local...
Correspondence: IP connect newsletter: January 2018
seen at 11:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter please sign up for IPO email updates and select ‘IP Connect newsletter’.

Correspondence: Vaccine update: issue 274, January 2018
seen at 11:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The January 2018 issue features:

annual 2018 national survey of parental attitudes to immunisation vaccine coverage for pertussis vaccination programme for pregnant women update latest school leaver...
Guidance: Directions issued to Clydesdale Bank
seen at 11:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017 (the Order) followed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) market investigation into retail banking. From 2 February 2018, providers ...

Guidance: Directions issued to RBS Group
seen at 11:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017 (the Order) followed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) market investigation into retail banking. From 2 February 2018, providers ...

Statistical data set: Price Paid Data
seen at 11:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December data added.

Our Price Paid Data includes information on all property sales in England and Wales that are sold for full market value and are lodged with us for registration.

Get...

Guidance: Planning appeals: procedural guide
seen at 11:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guide has been updated to reflect legislative changes - see page 1 of the guide for further information.

This guide applies to:

planning appeals householder development appeals ...
Independent report: SSAC's scrutiny of the Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments, Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2018
seen at 11:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This summary report brings together full details of the Social Security Advisory Committee’s (SSAC’s) scrutiny of the Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments, Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations...

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) comment response sheets
seen at 11:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 17/16 and NPA 17/21 consolidated comments for RA 3293 have been published. NPA 17/24 consolidated comments for RA 3201 has been published.

Related information:

NPA comment response sheets ...

Guidance: Dedicated schools grant (DSG): 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've updated DSG allocations 2017 to 2018

The dedicated schools grant (DSG) gives local authorities money to fund the schools that they manage.

The allocations document gives a breakdown...

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) reference table
seen at 11:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 17/16 and NPA 17/21 consolidated comments for RA 3293 have been published. NPA 17/24 consolidated comments for RA 3201 has been published.

If consultation is to be undertaken on an amendment...

Policy paper: UK strategy for rare diseases: implementation plan for England
seen at 11:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The publication of the UK strategy for rare diseases in 2013 recognised and responded to the needs of those affected by rare diseases and was seen as a landmark for patients. The implementation of the ...

UKAD issues statement regarding WADA investigation into Berlinger security bottles
seen at 11:31, 29 January in News (Our copy).
UKAD issues statement regarding WADA investigation into Berlinger security bottles
News story: Improving health through digital innovations: apply for funding
seen at 11:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK has up to &pound;8 million to invest in new technologies through the digital health technology catalyst.

Addressing priority areas for health services

The catalyst was set up under the...

Press release: December 2017 Price Paid Data
seen at 11:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

This month’s Price Paid Data includes details of more than 76,300 sales of land and property in England and Wales that HM Land Registry received for registration in December 2017.

In the dataset you...

Press release: Turner’s Ehrenbreitstein at risk of leaving the UK
seen at 11:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Arts Minister Michael Ellis has placed a temporary export bar on Ehrenbreitstein, by JMW Turner, to provide an opportunity to keep it in the country.

The painting is at risk of being exported from the...

Guidance: Call for bids: Provision of drinking water and servicing of water dispensers in Nairobi
seen at 10:35, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

You are invited to submit a tender to the Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs as represented by the British High Commission – Nairobi, for the above mentioned contract.

All Tender...

Notice: S25 3SH, Tradebe Dinnington Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 10:35, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the surrender letter, decision document and site condition report evaluation...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on the Security of Network and Information Systems Directive
seen at 10:35, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

As our reliance on technology grows, the impact of failure in those systems and the opportunities for those who would seek to compromise our systems and data increase...

Regulation: Regulatory Article (RA) 2335: flying displays and flypasts
seen at 10:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New versions of RA 2335 Form 1 Flying Display Notification Form, Form 2 Foreign Military Application and Form 3 Post Foreign Military Validation Form have been published.

The purpose of Regulatory...

Policy paper: National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline 2017
seen at 10:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: January 2018 - Published Summary of National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline 2017

The National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline shows details of planned infrastructure and construction...

Guidance: Vietnam - Lists of Lawyers, Translators and Interpreters, Medical Facilities and Funeral Directors in Hanoi and Northern Provinces
seen at 10:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New lists are updated on 29th January 2018.

The following lists of local services providers in Hanoi and Northern Provinces have been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require...

Corporate report: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Civil Service people survey
seen at 10:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for 2017.

The survey shows responses by theme:

leadership and managing change involvement in work management team learning and development inclusion and fair treatment...
Consultation outcome: Draft National Employment Savings Trust (Amendment) Order 2018
seen at 10:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the government response to this consultation.

The proposed changes will:

allow participating employers to contractually enrol their employees in the National Employment Savings...
Guidance: MERS-CoV: public health investigation and management of possible cases
seen at 10:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Periodic update to respiratory disease management guidance

The incubation period for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is currently considered to be up to 14 days. Any respiratory...

Guidance: The central rating list - 2017
seen at 10:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The PDF and Excel central rating list documents for England and Wales has been updated.

There is a single entry in the rating list for each company named in The Central Rating List Regulations...

Guidance: Using the register of end-point assessment organisations
seen at 10:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New versions of Register of standards ande Register of Organisations uploaded on 29 January 2018.

The introduction to the register which provides an overview of the role of the register to support...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 10:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest weekly datasets.

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

Corporate report: OISC Annual Report and Accounts: 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This report covers the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017

Open consultation: Animal welfare: updating the code of practice for the welfare of laying hens
seen at 10:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

We want to know what you think of our draft statutory code of practice for the welfare of laying hens. The code of practice is for England only. The code provides improved, up-to-date guidance on the current ...

Open consultation: Animal welfare: updating the code of practice for the welfare of pigs
seen at 10:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

We want to know what you think of our draft statutory code of practice for the welfare of pigs. The code of practice is for England only. The code provides improved, up-to-date guidance on the current legislation...

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) documents
seen at 10:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 18/05 has been published proposing amendments to RA 2307 which closes for comments on 23/02/2018.

If consultation is to be undertaken on an amendment to the regulations or the implementation...

Regulation: Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) reference table
seen at 10:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NPA 18/05 has been published proposing amendments to RA 2307 which closes for comments on 23/02/2018.

If consultation is to be undertaken on an amendment to the regulations or the implementation...

Guidance: Housing Benefit subsidy circulars 2018
seen at 10:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Housing Benefit subsidy (S) circulars give information about:

the money the government pays local authorities in the form of a subsidy to administer Housing Benefit other financial matters for local...
Correspondence: IP connect newsletter: January 2018
seen at 10:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter please sign up for IPO email updates and select ‘IP Connect newsletter’.

Press release: Charity sector comes together to co-ordinate future response to national critical incidents
seen at 10:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The charity sector has come together to discuss their role in responding to future domestic disasters such as terror attacks, natural disasters, and other large scale national crises in the UK.

25 large...

Press release: Public can challenge more lenient terror sentences from today
seen at 10:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

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

Press release: Superfast broadband now available to more than 19 out of 20 UK homes and businesses
seen at 10:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Wales experiences rapid increase in access to superfast broadband - from 29.4% of homes and businesses in 2010 to 94.2% by December 2017. The Government’s ongoing rollout is still reaching thousands more homes...
News story: Collision at Stainforth Road level crossing
seen at 10:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

At about 05:45 hrs on Thursday 11 January 2018, a car collided with a freight train which was standing on the down Skellow line with its rear wagon partially blocking Stainforth Road automatic half-barrier (AHB...

Statement to Parliament: Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill
seen at 10:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

I am today (29 January 2018) placing in the library of the House the department’s analysis on the application of Standing Order 83L in respect of the government amendments tabled for Commons report stage for ...

News story: Sellafield keeps door open for small firms
seen at 10:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The second Director’s Forum builds on the success of a previous event, which saw the launch of the new LINC platform, providing a direct route into opportunities at Sellafield.

The latest session...

News story: Animal welfare strengthened by new codes for pigs and poultry
seen at 10:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Strengthened statutory guidance will be available for pig and poultry keepers on how to meet the needs of their animals and enhance their welfare.

Welfare codes for pigs, laying hens, and meat chickens...

Form: Correct a registration or naturalisation certificate
seen at 09:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form published.

If you notice a mistake on your certificate of registration or naturalisation you must notify us using this form.

Guidance: Call for bids: Provision of drinking water and servicing of water dispensers in Nairobi
seen at 09:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

You are invited to submit a tender to the Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs as represented by the British High Commission – Nairobi, for the above mentioned contract.

All Tender...

Notice: S25 3SH, Tradebe Dinnington Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 09:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the surrender letter, decision document and site condition report evaluation...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on the Security of Network and Information Systems Directive
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

As our reliance on technology grows, the impact of failure in those systems and the opportunities for those who would seek to compromise our systems and data increase...

Regulation: Regulatory Article (RA) 2335: flying displays and flypasts
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New versions of RA 2335 Form 1 Flying Display Notification Form, Form 2 Foreign Military Application and Form 3 Post Foreign Military Validation Form have been published.

The purpose of Regulatory...

Policy paper: National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline 2017
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: January 2018 - Published Summary of National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline 2017

The National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline shows details of planned infrastructure and construction...

Guidance: Vietnam - Lists of Lawyers, Translators and Interpreters, Medical Facilities and Funeral Directors in Hanoi and Northern Provinces
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New lists are updated on 29th January 2018.

The following lists of local services providers in Hanoi and Northern Provinces have been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require...

Notice: Notice to Exporters 2018/02: guidance on completing MOD form 680 applications
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The notices to exporters collection brings together all notices published since August 2016.

Corporate report: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Civil Service people survey
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for 2017.

The survey shows responses by theme:

leadership and managing change involvement in work management team learning and development inclusion and fair treatment...
Official Statistics: Asymmetries in Trade Data: Diving deeper into UK bilateral trade data
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Consultation outcome: Draft National Employment Savings Trust (Amendment) Order 2018
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the government response to this consultation.

The proposed changes will:

allow participating employers to contractually enrol their employees in the National Employment Savings...
Guidance: MERS-CoV: public health investigation and management of possible cases
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Periodic update to respiratory disease management guidance

The incubation period for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is currently considered to be up to 14 days. Any respiratory...

Guidance: The central rating list - 2017
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The PDF and Excel central rating list documents for England and Wales has been updated.

There is a single entry in the rating list for each company named in The Central Rating List Regulations...

Guidance: Using the register of end-point assessment organisations
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New versions of Register of standards ande Register of Organisations uploaded on 29 January 2018.

The introduction to the register which provides an overview of the role of the register to support...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 09:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest weekly datasets.

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

News story: Vacancy - Security Sector Programme Officer (Ramallah based)
seen at 09:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The British Consulate General in Jerusalem is seeking an individual for the position of Security Sector Programme Officer (Ramallah based), Grade – B3 (L). We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for the...

Press release: Fishing licence money funds Severn Rivers Trust 'tool bank'
seen at 09:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency, through its Fisheries Improvement Fund, has provided a wide selection of tools to help fishing clubs improve river habitats and access to fishing.

A wide range of hand tools including...

Press release: UK Sustainable Railway Mission in Taiwan to Share Innovative Development in Railway Sector
seen at 09:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Led by Lord Faulkner, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Taiwan, a UK sustainable railway mission is visiting Taiwan from 29 to 30 January to promote the UK’s capability in the operation and maintenance of railway...

Form: Correct a registration or naturalisation certificate
seen at 02:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form published.

If you notice a mistake on your certificate of registration or naturalisation you must notify us using this form.

Decision: Charity Inquiry: Peacetrail
seen at 02:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

A statement of the results of an inquiry into Peacetrail (registered charity number 1154428).

Press release: Superfast broadband now available to more than 19 out of 20 UK homes and businesses
seen at 02:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government has delivered on its manifesto commitment to extend superfast broadband to 95% of the UK by the end of 2017, DCMS Secretary of State Matt Hancock announced today.

Figures published by www...

Press release: Trustees removed and disqualified after failing to account for half of charitable expenditure or perform checks on overseas agents
seen at 02:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission has removed two trustees and disqualified an individual from trusteeship as part of its investigation into the charity Peacetrail. The charity’s objects were to advance the Islamic faith...