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15 March 2018

Notice: Would Like to Meet: a space applications networking event
seen at 23:33, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Brochure and presentations from event uploaded.

What?

An afternoon of networking opportunities for individuals and companies in the space applications community, investors and funding bodies.

Notice: Would Like to Meet: a space applications networking event
seen at 22:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Brochure and presentations from event uploaded.

What?

An afternoon of networking opportunities for individuals and companies in the space applications community, investors and funding bodies.

News story: UK aid provides healthcare and education to Palestinian refugees
seen at 22:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Translation added

The UK is supporting the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) to help educate 500,000 children and provide health services for 3 million Palestinian refugees...

Guidance: Executive agencies: characteristics and governance
seen at 21:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance was attached: "Executive Agencies: A Guide for Departments"

This guidance includes the following topics:

Chapter 1: What features define an Executive Agency model, and ...
News story: New alliance to boost confidence in reporting child abuse
seen at 21:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A new phase in a campaign to tackle child abuse and neglect has been launched today (Thursday 15 March), as new research reveals the extent of public confidence in reporting child abuse or neglect.

According...

Press release: PM hosts Business Advisory Council meeting: 15 March
seen at 21:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

“This afternoon the Prime Minister hosted a further meeting of her Business Advisory Council at Downing Street.

“The Prime Minister opened the roundtable with...

Guidance: 2/2018: Spring Statement and business rate measures 2018
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

This letter covers:

Spring Statement 2018 business rate measures
Policy paper: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC895, 15 March 2018
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the specific changes to the Immigration Rules on given dates.

Transparency data: HMMPS evidence to Prison Service Pay Review Body - 2018
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

This pay evidence from HMPPS will be considered by the independent Pirson Service Pay Review Body who will then make recommendations in the summer.

It covers all prison officers, operational support grades...

Consultation outcome: National security and infrastructure investment review
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response to Part 1 of the consultation on short term reforms published along with draft guidance.

This green paper is the result of the government’s review of the Enterprise Act 2002...

Form: Part RSR-B7: apply to keep radioactive material and accumulate and dispose of radioactive waste following its unintentional receipt
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

You must complete this form to apply to keep radioactive material and accumulate and dispose of radioactive waste following its unintentional receipt.

Refer to the guidance document for help with completing...

Policy paper: HS2 Phase 2a Select Committee in Principle Case: Whitmore Heath to Madeley Tunnel
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

This report from HS2 Ltd reviews the Phase 2a scheme in the Whitmore Heath to Madeley Community Area 4 (‘CA4’). The report describes, in outline, the proposed scheme and an alternative 6.4 kilometre tunnel option...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated FIS and data returns 2017 to 2018 known issues.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further education providers, to assist with...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest HM Treasury Notice, 15/03/2018, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2018/388) added

In March 2014, the European Union imposed restrictive measures against those responsible...

Correspondence: Letter to residents following the Grenfell Tower fire: 15 March 2018
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Housing Secretary Sajid Javid and Minister for Grenfell Victims Nick Hurd write to residents, with an update following news that the Metropolitan Police have tested a fire door from the Tower.

Guidance: ILR specification, validation rules and appendices 2018 to 2019
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added appendix B, D, G, L and Q of the ILR specification 2018 to 2019.

Individualised Learner Record (ILR) specification 2018 to 2019

This document sets out the details of data about further education...

Statutory guidance: UK registry: outer space objects
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated registry uploaded.

This is in line with the United Nations Convention on the Registration of Space Objects 1976 (‘Registration Convention’) and section 7 of the Outer Space Act 1986.

Statutory guidance: Supplementary registry: space objects
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated registry uploaded.

It also registers objects where it was jointly determined that another “launching state” should register that object with the United Nations.

Correspondence: Air quality plan: letter requesting progress update
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a letter from the Environment minister, Thérèse Coffey, to Derby City Council.

Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has written to leaders of Birmingham and Derby City Council outlining concerns...

Independent report: Chief Medical Officer annual report 2017: health impacts of all pollution – what do we know?
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An accessible version of the report has replaced the previous one.

The Chief Medical Officer’s annual report for 2017 presents evidence and debate around:

pollution caused by healthcare...
Open consultation: Draft guidance on changes to UK merger thresholds
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

We are inviting views on the CMA’s draft guidance on changes to the jurisdictional thresholds for UK merger control.

The Government is proposing to amend the jurisdictional thresholds in section 23 of...

Form: Declare a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) doesn't need a tachograph
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the declaration form for 2018.

Use this form for HGVs that don’t have a calibrated tachograph and are exempt.

The form needs to be given to the tester when the vehicle is tested...

Guidance: The approvals process for the creation of new arm's-length bodies
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance has been attached: 'The Approvals Process for the Creation of New Arm’s-Length Bodies: Guidance for Departments'.

The guidance includes the following topics:

Chapter 1: ...
Guidance: Executive agencies: characteristics and governance
seen at 20:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance was attached: "Executive Agencies: A Guide for Departments"

This guidance includes the following topics:

Chapter 1: What features define an Executive Agency model, and ...
Speech: Salisbury nerve agent attack: UK OSCE Permanent Council statement
seen at 20:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Chairman,

It is with great regret that I take the floor today to inform the Permanent Council of deeply concerning events that have taken place in the UK over the past days.

On the afternoon...

News story: Novichok nerve agent use in Salisbury: UK government response
seen at 20:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Statement to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe added

On Sunday 4 March Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned in Salisbury with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed...

News story: New alliance to boost confidence in reporting child abuse
seen at 20:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A new phase in a campaign to tackle child abuse and neglect has been launched today (Thursday 15 March), as new research reveals the extent of public confidence in reporting child abuse or neglect.

According...

Form: Basic Payment Scheme: payment query form
seen at 19:06, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 6 of form added

Farmers (or those acting on their behalf) should fill in this form if they have a query about a BPS payment they have received.

Only fill it in after you have read...

Transparency data: Open academies and academy projects in development
seen at 19:06, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the spreadsheet to show open academies and academy projects in development in February 2018.

These spreadsheets show:

the total number of open academies in England details...
FOI release: Litter clearance on the A34 between Newbury and Winchester
seen at 19:06, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Environmental Information Regulations Act regarding the responsibility for litter clearance on the A34 between Newbury and Winchester.

Guidance: Rail Franchises: guidance for bidders
seen at 19:06, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance for bidders updated and rail franchise mergers guidance published.

In March 2013 the Department for Transport (DfT) announced the start of a staggered programme to procure all its rail...

Research and analysis: Wildlife: disease surveillance reports, 2017
seen at 19:06, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published October to December 2017 report

These reports are produced by the Great Britain Wildlife Disease Surveillance Partnership which monitor trends in wildlife diseases.

The documents...

Guidance: Housing Benefit adjudication circulars 2018
seen at 19:06, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Housing Benefit Circular A2/2018: The Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments, Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2018.

Adjudication circulars provide advice, guidance and ...

Guidance: Security Services Group: services
seen at 19:06, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Location and contact information.

Information about Security Services Group services which include technical advice, operational capability and locations, UK and overseas points...

Official Statistics: Pre-release access to DWP statistics
seen at 19:06, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list of officials with pre-release access to 'Child Support Agency quarterly summary statistics' and added a new list for 'Child Support Agency case closure statistics'.

We’ve published...

Guidance: 2/2018: Spring Statement and business rate measures 2018
seen at 19:05, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

This letter covers:

Spring Statement 2018 business rate measures
Notice: LS21 1ES, Mr Richard Marston: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 19:05, 15 March 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: PO38 2EJ, Spot On Developments Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 19:05, 15 March 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...

Policy paper: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC895, 15 March 2018
seen at 19:05, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the specific changes to the Immigration Rules on given dates.

Transparency data: HMMPS evidence to Prison Service Pay Review Body - 2018
seen at 19:05, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

This pay evidence from HMPPS will be considered by the independent Pirson Service Pay Review Body who will then make recommendations in the summer.

It covers all prison officers, operational support grades...

Notice: LE17 4FA, Leicestershire County Council: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 19:05, 15 March 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: TR27 5HR, Mr Robert Wallis: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 19:05, 15 March 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...

Consultation outcome: National security and infrastructure investment review
seen at 19:04, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response to Part 1 of the consultation on short term reforms published along with draft guidance.

This green paper is the result of the government’s review of the Enterprise Act 2002...

Notice: CB24 8PP, Mr Kamil Michalak: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 19:04, 15 March 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...

Form: Part RSR-B7: apply to keep radioactive material and accumulate and dispose of radioactive waste following its unintentional receipt
seen at 19:04, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

You must complete this form to apply to keep radioactive material and accumulate and dispose of radioactive waste following its unintentional receipt.

Refer to the guidance document for help with completing...

Notice: SP3 4TQ, Stonehenge Campsite Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 19:04, 15 March 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...

Policy paper: HS2 Phase 2a Select Committee in Principle Case: Whitmore Heath to Madeley Tunnel
seen at 19:01, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

This report from HS2 Ltd reviews the Phase 2a scheme in the Whitmore Heath to Madeley Community Area 4 (‘CA4’). The report describes, in outline, the proposed scheme and an alternative 6.4 kilometre tunnel option...

Notice: IP23 7HL, Mr Stephen Powell: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 19:01, 15 March 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: GU5 0TB, Mr Marc Tack: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 19:01, 15 March 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: PE26 2XR, Mr Michael Onyett and Mrs Gerry Onyett: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 19:01, 15 March 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: RG7 1UY, Mr Richard Watson: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 19:01, 15 March 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: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 19:01, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated FIS and data returns 2017 to 2018 known issues.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further education providers, to assist with...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)
seen at 19:01, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest HM Treasury Notice, 15/03/2018, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2018/388) added

In March 2014, the European Union imposed restrictive measures against those responsible...

Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
seen at 19:01, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated lists published, Latest HM Treasury Notice, 15/03/2018, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2018/388) added

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) publishes...

Correspondence: Letter to residents following the Grenfell Tower fire: 15 March 2018
seen at 19:01, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Housing Secretary Sajid Javid and Minister for Grenfell Victims Nick Hurd write to residents, with an update following news that the Metropolitan Police have tested a fire door from the Tower.

Guidance: ILR specification, validation rules and appendices 2018 to 2019
seen at 19:00, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added appendix B, D, G, L and Q of the ILR specification 2018 to 2019.

Individualised Learner Record (ILR) specification 2018 to 2019

This document sets out the details of data about further education...

Statutory guidance: UK registry: outer space objects
seen at 19:00, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated registry uploaded.

This is in line with the United Nations Convention on the Registration of Space Objects 1976 (‘Registration Convention’) and section 7 of the Outer Space Act 1986.

Statutory guidance: Supplementary registry: space objects
seen at 19:00, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated registry uploaded.

It also registers objects where it was jointly determined that another “launching state” should register that object with the United Nations.

Correspondence: Air quality plan: letter requesting progress update
seen at 19:00, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a letter from the Environment minister, Thérèse Coffey, to Derby City Council.

Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has written to leaders of Birmingham and Derby City Council outlining concerns...

Independent report: Chief Medical Officer annual report 2017: health impacts of all pollution – what do we know?
seen at 18:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An accessible version of the report has replaced the previous one.

The Chief Medical Officer’s annual report for 2017 presents evidence and debate around:

pollution caused by healthcare...
Open consultation: Draft guidance on changes to UK merger thresholds
seen at 18:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

We are inviting views on the CMA’s draft guidance on changes to the jurisdictional thresholds for UK merger control.

The Government is proposing to amend the jurisdictional thresholds in section 23 of...

Form: Declare a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) doesn't need a tachograph
seen at 18:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the declaration form for 2018.

Use this form for HGVs that don’t have a calibrated tachograph and are exempt.

The form needs to be given to the tester when the vehicle is tested...

Statement to Parliament: Minister Field's statement on the Rohingya crisis: 15 March 2018
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Speaker thank you for the opportunity to update the House on the desperate plight of Burma’s Rohingya – in the week that the UN Fact Finding Mission on Burma has updated the Human Rights Council with interim...

News story: Joint Statement of UK International Trade Secretary Dr Fox MP and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade, The Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP, and United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer, met on Wednesday (14 March) ...

News story: jHub: what we do
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).
We find and connect world class technology and talent to military users

We look for market ready or near market ready technology. We don’t conduct scientific and technical research. We are specifically interested...

Speech: Britain needs its allies to stand with us against Russia: article by Boris Johnson
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

We have a tradition in Britain that any town with a cathedral becomes a city. Salisbury won that title nearly 800 years ago, thanks to the magnificent cathedral that still dominates its streets.

So you...

News story: Schedule of meetings on issues related to Ireland/Northern Ireland
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).
14 March Opening session at coordinators’ level – objectives of the exercise and agreement of follow-up work 26 March Customs/goods regulation/SPS 27 March...
News story: Novichok nerve agent use in Salisbury: UK government response
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Foreign Secretary's Washington Post article added

On Sunday 4 March Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned in Salisbury with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia.

Latest...
Press release: Government updates takeover rules in line with technology developments
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).
applies to businesses developing military technology, computing hardware and quantum technology to ensure the rules keep pace with innovation reforms strike balance between keeping the country safe and maintaining...
News story: Durham Light Infantry and Bedfordshire Regiment Soldiers who fought in world war 1 are laid to rest a century later
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The remains of 2 unknown British soldiers were given a dignified burial service earlier today (Thursday 15 March), over 100 years after their deaths. The service, organised by the MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate...

Press release: Celeb-led travel trends prompt FCO warning this Easter
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is warning young Brits following in the footsteps of globe-trotting celebs not to fall foul of lesser-known local laws and customs, which could land them in serious trouble...

Speech: Salisbury Nerve Agent Attack: UK OSCE Permanent Council Statement
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr. Chairman,

It is with great regret that I take the floor today to inform the Permanent Council of deeply concerning events that have taken place in the UK over the past days.

On the afternoon...

News story: Schools Minister launches programme to boost leadership
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Support for future school leaders and development opportunities for talented teachers were on the agenda as School Standards Minister Nick Gibb visited Greater Manchester for the launch of a government funded...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with A)
seen at 16:46, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Arriva Plc', 'Atom Training' and 'Avenue 4 Forces' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 16:45, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Bell Decorating Group Ltd' 'Bombardier Transportation (UK) Ltd' and 'Brigade Guarding Ltd' armed forces covenant

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with C)
seen at 16:44, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Children's Links', 'Community Furniture Aid' and 'Corsair Event Solutions Ltd' armed forces covenants

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 16:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Shropshire Chamber of Commerce', 'SI Risk', 'SME Centre of Excellence' , 'SW Staffing Limited' and 'Subby Jobs' 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 16:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'M2G Training Ltd', 'M & C Saatchi', 'Medway Community Healthcare', 'Mitchfield Limited' and 'MTJB Engineering Ltd' armed forces covenant plegdes

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses...
Notice: Current catch limits: 10 metres and under pool
seen at 16:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: March data added

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe and can be varied through the year. Your fishing vessel licence annex will also list the stocks that you cannot keep ...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with E)
seen at 16:42, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Eat With Purpose', 'Ecological Land Management Limited', 'Enlighten-AC Limited' and 'EVi UK' and 'Executive Transitions Network Limited' armed forces covenants

About the Armed Forces...
Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 16:42, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'University Of Chichester', 'Wright Restaurants Ltd ' and 'Wsp Group Plc WSP House' 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 T)
seen at 16:41, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'TSG Marine Ltd' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with R)
seen at 16:40, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'R.T.Pannell Services Limited' armed forces covenant pledge

Looking for the signed pledge from Royal Bank of Scotland? Its published under the joint pledge, Holt’s Military Banking...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with F)
seen at 16:40, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Farmfoods' and 'Frame It' to armed forces covenant pledges

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 N to P)
seen at 16:39, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Pembrokeshire College', 'Pro Steel Engineering Limited' and 'Prometheus Medical Ltd' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with G)
seen at 16:39, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Greater Brighton Metropolitan College' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with H to J)
seen at 16:38, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Inside Success' and 'Inter-County Ambulance Service Ltd' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is ...

Guidance: Search for businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant
seen at 16:38, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of Armed Forces Covenant signatories

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: 2018 contract profit rate
seen at 16:38, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Under the Defence Reform Act 2014 (the Act), the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is required annually to review the figures used to determine the contract profit rate for pricing qualifying defence contracts...

Statutory guidance: Guidance on the baseline profit rate and its adjustment 2018
seen at 16:38, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Section 17(2) of the Defence Reform Act 2014 sets out the six steps to be used when determining the contract profit rate for a qualifying defence contract or qualifying sub-contract. The SSRO may issue guidance...

Guidance: VAT appeal updates
seen at 16:38, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list of VAT appeals that HM Revenue and Customs has lost and that may have implications for other businesses has been updated.

This is a list of cases where HMRC has:

lost at the First...
Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 16:37, 15 March 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...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:37, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Dartmoor six week firing notice 12 March on 15 March 2018.

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

Guidance: A guide to the Veterans Welfare Service
seen at 16:37, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Leaflet replaced with the latest edition.

Veterans UK helpline

Veterans UK Ministry of Defence Norcross Thornton Cleveleys FY5 3WP

...

Open consultation: Proposed catch limits for April 2018
seen at 16:37, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) sets monthly catch limits for quota species to ensure the UK stays within the overall limit set by the EU. These limits apply to all under 10 meter vessels and the over...

Guidance: Corporation Tax technical specifications: XBRL and iXBRL
seen at 16:37, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XBRL technical pack 1.9 has been updated with XBRL technical pack 2.0.

Technical specifications for developing software to create accounts and computations in iXBRL format.

Open consultation: Low alcohol product labelling
seen at 16:37, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

The government is consulting on how best to continue to communicate information about low alcohol products to the public once the current legislation expires. It would like your views on:

the introduction...
Statutory guidance: Landing Obligation - General requirements 2018
seen at 16:37, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Storing undersize fish text updated

Specific regulations applying to pelagic and demersal fisheries are detailed in:

Pelagic landing obligation 2018 Demersal landing obligation...
Research and analysis: Local audit regime: assessing the impact of changes
seen at 16:33, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

This report provides methodological advice on how to measure the impact of reforms to the local audit regime, as set down within the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. It provides a set of baseline metrics...

Correspondence: ESFA e-bulletin: 15 March 2018 (issue 211)
seen at 16:33, 15 March in Search (Our copy).
Items for schools, colleges, local authorities and other post-16 providers Action gender pay gap reporting deadline Action hospital education baseline collection ...
Statutory guidance: Bass industry guidance 2018
seen at 16:33, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Authorisation section updated

The bass control measures described implement european measures designed to manage fishing effort in order to help protect and improve bass stocks.

The control...

Form: Basic Payment Scheme: payment query form
seen at 16:33, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 6 of form added

Farmers (or those acting on their behalf) should fill in this form if they have a query about a BPS payment they have received.

Only fill it in after you have read...

Transparency data: Open academies and academy projects in development
seen at 16:33, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the spreadsheet to show open academies and academy projects in development in February 2018.

These spreadsheets show:

the total number of open academies in England details...
Policy paper: A strategy for achieving Bovine Tuberculosis Free Status for England: 2018 review
seen at 16:33, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the terms of reference to include Professor Christl Donnelly, Professor James Wood, Professor Michael Winter and Professor Glyn Hewinson who have been appointed to the core working group.

FOI release: Litter clearance on the A34 between Newbury and Winchester
seen at 16:33, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Environmental Information Regulations Act regarding the responsibility for litter clearance on the A34 between Newbury and Winchester.

Guidance: Rail Franchises: guidance for bidders
seen at 16:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance for bidders updated and rail franchise mergers guidance published.

In March 2013 the Department for Transport (DfT) announced the start of a staggered programme to procure all its rail...

Consultation outcome: Rail franchise mergers guidance
seen at 16:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation has concluded.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) assesses competition issues created by the award of a rail franchise. We are consulting on 2 documents that aim to give guidance...

Research and analysis: Wildlife: disease surveillance reports, 2017
seen at 16:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published October to December 2017 report

These reports are produced by the Great Britain Wildlife Disease Surveillance Partnership which monitor trends in wildlife diseases.

The documents...

Guidance: Housing Benefit adjudication circulars 2018
seen at 16:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Housing Benefit Circular A2/2018: The Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments, Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2018.

Adjudication circulars provide advice, guidance and ...

National Statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: March 2018
seen at 16:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed tables 7 and 9 from the data tables due to a discrepancy with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit.

DWP...

Guidance: Indecent images of children: guidance for young people
seen at 16:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link added to new campaign site at https://stoponlinechildsexualabuse.campaign.gov.uk/ and duplicated content removed from page.

This guidance is aimed at making sure young people understand the...

Speech: Green Brexit: a new era for farming, fishing and the environment
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I want to thank Prosperity UK for organising this conference and in particular, Lord Hill of Oareford, Sir Paul Marshall and Alex Hickman who have been the dynamos who have ensured that today can occur.

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News story: Ground-breaking satellite projects will transform society
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The electric vehicle charging point project, led by Energeo Ltd working with Bournemouth Borough Council, will combine satellite imagery, Open Data, and Machine Learning to deliver an interactive map based user...

News story: UK flu levels according to PHE statistics: 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest flu data.

Latest update

Seasonal flu levels remain elevated but have now peaked.

The latest Public Health England (PHE) report published at 2pm today, Thursday 15 March...

Press release: CMA announces two senior appointments
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Andrea Gomes da Silva becomes Executive Director – Markets & Mergers. Currently the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) Senior Legal Director for Markets, Mergers & Regulatory Appeals, Andrea takes...

Press release: Severn tolls abolition spreading prosperity across south east Wales
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Today’s news that Newport’s property market is the fastest moving in Britain has been welcomed by the Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns.

The figures published by property portal Rightmove further...

Press release: Anglers reminded close season runs from 15 March to 15 June
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

No fishing for coarse fish in rivers from 15 March to 15 June

The Environment Agency is reminding anglers the ‘close season’ for coarse fish in rivers comes into effect today (Thursday 15 March) and ...

News story: UK aid provides healthcare and education to Palestinian refugees
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is supporting the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) to help educate 500,000 children and provide health services for 3 million Palestinian refugees, including those affected by...

Press release: Crackdown on private landlords renting overcrowded and dangerous homes
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Measures to improve overcrowded and dangerous living conditions of private tenants in shared homes were laid before Parliament today (15 March 2018) by Housing Minister Heather Wheeler.

Councils are being...

News story: Help shape the development of a new Online-filing service for CICs
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Rewording of piece

Are you a Community Interest Company (CIC) or an Agent who files on behalf of one?

Would you like to help shape the development of a new service to allow CICs to file...
Press release: Keep head lice treatments away from naked flame
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Parents, caregivers and people with head lice are being reminded to always read product instructions before applying head lice removal products. Some of these products have the potential to ignite when in the...

Press release: Breaking down barriers to Welsh global exporting ambitions
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

UK Government seeks views of Welsh businesses on how to boost export potential Global Welsh exporters Hiut Denim and Aerfin to help inform UK Government’s export strategy review...
Press release: Defence Secretary announces innovative threat detection system for the Army's newest armoured vehicle
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Secretary has today announced a &pound;3.7 million deal to equip the Army’s next generation armoured vehicle with the latest in automated threat warning systems.

Thales UK has signed a...

News story: Joint Statement of UK International Trade Secretary Dr Fox MP and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade, The Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP, and United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer, met Wednesday (14 March) to ...

News story: Nine beaches designated as bathing waters on the south coast
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Beach goers can take to the seas this summer at nine beaches newly designated as bathing waters on the south coast.

Eight beaches in Cornwall, including Booby’s Bay and South Fistral, and one in Bournemouth...

Press release: HMRC levels the playing field by tackling online VAT fraud
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

World-leading powers to ensure online sellers pay the right tax, and don’t leave law-abiding high street and online businesses at a disadvantage, have come into force today (15 March 2018). These were first announced...

News story: UK Sport Appoints New Board Member
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Sally Bolton OBE

Sally is Strategic Planning and Operations Director at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, having joined the Club as Head of Corporate Affairs in 2016. Prior to this Sally spent two years...

News story: Medical serge open call
seen at 16:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

further info to come.

Transparency data: ORR: gender pay gap report and data 2017
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Gender Pay Gap legislation introduced in April 2017 requires all employers of 250 or more employees to publish their gender pay gap from of 31 March 2017. The gender pay gap is the difference between the...

Guidance: Portugal: importing your car
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

This guidance covers:

cars light goods vehicles trailers caravans motor homes motorcycles
Policy paper: Guildford flood alleviation scheme
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information March 2018.

The Environment Agency is working in partnership to develop proposals to reduce flood risk in Guildford.

Map: River Thames investment programme 2017 to 2018 map
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with issue 4

Map of the River Thames 2017 to 2018 investment programme to help you plan your cruising over the winter.

Notice: River Thames investment programme 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to issue 4

The locks will be closed from the first date listed and re-open the day after the final date.

Policy paper: Byfleet and Weybridge flood alleviation scheme
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information for March 2018.

The project seeks to address the high level of flood risk to Byfleet and Weybridge.

Policy paper: Good character requirement: a Remedial Order
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

On 15 March a Remedial Order under the Human Rights Act 1998 was laid in Parliament to make changes to the British Nationality Act 1981. The Remedial Order will remove the good character requirement for British...

Guidance: School capital funding allocations
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated school condition allocations for 2018 to 2019.

Details of school capital funding allocations for:

local authorities and local-authority-maintained schools local voluntary-aided...
Guidance: DESG and Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 'How to Apply' section with the following: DESG should be re- open to applications in the autumn of 2018.

Welbeck DSFC is currently closed for applications and will re-open for applications...

Guidance: VAT returns and EC Sales Lists Online: VAT
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: How to use the test service: 4.1 guidance has been updated with version 4.2.

Technical resources for VAT software developers.

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Yell Recruitment Ltd
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1593

Applicant Yell Limited objected to the name used by Yell Recruitment Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Exxon Haulage Ltd
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Applicant Exxon Mobile Corporation objected to the name used by Exxon Mobile Corporation under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decisions O/159/18 and O/160/18 added.

Use this guide to find details of all our undefended decisions and orders.

Pre 2014 undefended decisions can be found via National...

Notice: Trade marks and designs: hearing diaries
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appeal to appointed person diary updated.

These documents are updated regularly to highlight the trade marks and designs hearings which have been scheduled.

Unless shown otherwise, main...

Guidance: 16 to 18 minimum standards
seen at 14:43, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Arrangements for the 2017 minimum standard have been added.

This document describes how the Department for Education (DfE) is applying 16 to 18 minimum standards to the performance of schools and...

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports: 2017 to 2018 season
seen at 14:42, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report and surveillance graphs for week 11, 2018.

These reports summarise UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses for the current, 2017 to 2018...

Official Statistics: Mortality: weekly all-cause mortality surveillance
seen at 14:42, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 11, 2018.

Public Health England’s (PHE’s) weekly all-cause mortality surveillance helps to detect and report significant weekly excess mortality (deaths) above normal seasonal...

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2018
seen at 14:42, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 10, 2018.

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 2018
seen at 14:42, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 10, 2018.

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 2018
seen at 14:42, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 10, 2018.

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 2018
seen at 14:41, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 10, 2018.

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 2018
seen at 14:41, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 10, 2018.

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

Transparency data: Section 31 grant determination letter: Manchester Arena bombing funding
seen at 14:41, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

A section 31 grant determination letter from the Department for Education to Manchester city council.

The purpose of the grant is to cover the cost of extra children’s social care support following the...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with A)
seen at 14:41, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Arriva Plc', 'Atom Training' and 'Avenue 4 Forces' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Regulation: The Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2018
seen at 14:41, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

The Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2018

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 14:40, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Bell Decorating Group Ltd' 'Bombardier Transportation (UK) Ltd' and 'Brigade Guarding Ltd' armed forces covenant

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with C)
seen at 14:39, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Children's Links', 'Community Furniture Aid' and 'Corsair Event Solutions Ltd' armed forces covenants

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 14:38, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Shropshire Chamber of Commerce', 'SI Risk', 'SME Centre of Excellence' , 'SW Staffing Limited' and 'Subby Jobs' 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 14:37, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'M2G Training Ltd', 'M & C Saatchi', 'Medway Community Healthcare', 'Mitchfield Limited' and 'MTJB Engineering Ltd' armed forces covenant plegdes

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses...
Notice: Current catch limits: 10 metres and under pool
seen at 14:37, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: March data added

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe and can be varied through the year. Your fishing vessel licence annex will also list the stocks that you cannot keep ...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 14:37, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Variations effective from 00:01 hours, Friday 16 March 2018 added

Variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures or openings of sea areas.

Check your licence

It is your...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with E)
seen at 14:37, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Eat With Purpose', 'Ecological Land Management Limited', 'Enlighten-AC Limited' and 'EVi UK' and 'Executive Transitions Network Limited' armed forces covenants

About the Armed Forces...
Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 14:36, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'University Of Chichester', 'Wright Restaurants Ltd ' and 'Wsp Group Plc WSP House' 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 T)
seen at 14:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'TSG Marine Ltd' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with R)
seen at 14:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'R.T.Pannell Services Limited' armed forces covenant pledge

Looking for the signed pledge from Royal Bank of Scotland? Its published under the joint pledge, Holt’s Military Banking...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with F)
seen at 14:34, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Farmfoods' and 'Frame It' to armed forces covenant pledges

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 N to P)
seen at 14:33, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Pembrokeshire College', 'Pro Steel Engineering Limited' and 'Prometheus Medical Ltd' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with G)
seen at 14:33, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Greater Brighton Metropolitan College' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with H to J)
seen at 14:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Inside Success' and 'Inter-County Ambulance Service Ltd' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is ...

Guidance: Search for businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant
seen at 14:32, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of Armed Forces Covenant signatories

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...

Speech: "The Russian State was responsible for the attempted murder...and for threatening the lives of other British citizens in Salisbury."
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President.

And thank you for arranging this urgent meeting of the of the Security Council today to give the UK the opportunity to update Council colleagues on our investigation into a nerve...

Press release: Joint statement on the 7th anniversary of the Syrian conflict
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, and the Secretary of State for International Development, Penny Mordaunt, said:

Today the Syria crisis enters its eighth year. It has become one of the longest...

News story: New clampdown on tax avoidance and evasion will help to bring in £1.2 billion
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Tough new measures including action to tackle VAT fraud, close loopholes on offshore tax avoidance and crack down on rogue illegal waste site operators became law today.

The Finance Act 2018, which...

News story: Get involved in celebrating #ourCommonwealthCulture on 16 March
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Marking one month to go until the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London and with events across the UK in the lead up, on Friday 16 March we’ll be celebrating our shared Commonwealth...

News story: Cold weather prompts further health warnings from PHE
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated story with latest warning.

Latest update

Another spell of cold weather has prompted PHE to once again warn people to look out for others and when planning activities, to consider the weather...

Press release: Fire safety advice unchanged after issue identified with fire door
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

An issue has been identified with a fire door installed at Grenfell Tower and, following independent expert advice, the government is undertaking further investigations to establish the full circumstances.

Statement to Parliament: Update on Grenfell Tower fire: 15 March 2018
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Speaker, with permission, I wish to make a statement on issues arising from the Metropolitan Police investigation into the Grenfell tragedy.

This investigation has involved a thorough examination of...

News story: Derby and Burton hospital trust merger cleared by CMA
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the merger between Derby Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust and Burton Hospitals Foundation Trust is expected to result in substantial patient benefits...

News story: Implementation of the Portability Regulation
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Consumers will soon find it easier to access their online film, TV and other subscription services while visiting countries in the EU. For example, you will be able to stream your favourite films and TV programmes...

News story: New independent member appointed to the Judicial Pension Board
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Russell Agius has been appointed to the Judicial Pension Board (JPB) from 10 October 2017 to 9 October 2019.

Mr Russell Agius has been an actuary and partner at Aon, a company providing retirement and...

News story: Minister announces £17 million to improve children's services
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Children and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi has today announced a package of support worth &pound;17 million to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.

More than &pound;15 million will go to...

News story: Extremism Commissioner confirms plans for 2018
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Lead Commissioner for Countering Extremism, Sara Khan, has today (15 March) set out her plans to engage and consult, produce a comprehensive study and make recommendations to government.

The government...

News story: Certification Officer: general announcements and latest decisions
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New decision issued by the Certification Officer.

15 March 2018

Breach of union rules decision Pollock v Accord

The applicant made a complaint alleging that the Union breached a...

Speech: Hard as well as soft power: the case for modern defence
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).
1. BRITAIN’S PROUD HISTORY

The United Kingdom has a proud history on the world stage. We helped defeat tyranny in two world wars and communism in the Cold War. We have shielded the most vulnerable from Kosovo...

Press release: Salisbury attack: Joint statement from the leaders of France, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

We, the leaders of France, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom, abhor the attack that took place against Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, UK, on 4 March 2018. A British police officer who ...

Statement to Parliament: PM Commons Statement on Salisbury incident response: 14 March 2018
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a Statement on the response of the Russian government to the incident in Salisbury.

First, on behalf of the whole House...

News story: Novichok nerve agent use in Salisbury: UK government response
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Joint statement from France, Germany, US and UK added

On Sunday 4 March Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned in Salisbury with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia.

...
Statement to Parliament: FCO Minister Field statement on the Rohingya crisis
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Speaker thank you for the opportunity to update the House on the desperate plight of Burma’s Rohingya - in the week that the UN Fact Finding Mission on Burma has updated the Human Rights Council with interim...

Speech: Green Brexit: a new era for farming, fishing and the environment
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I want to thank Prosperity UK for organising this conference and in particular, Lord Hill of Oareford, Sir Paul Marshall and Alex Hickman who have been the dynamos who have ensured that today can occur.

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News story: Defence Secretary boosts Britain's chemical capability as threat intensifies
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced measures to maintain the UK’s world-leading chemical analysis and defence capability, as he warned of the intensifying threats the country faces in his first keynote...

News story: Ground-breaking satellite projects will transform society
seen at 14:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The electric vehicle charging point project, led by Energeo Ltd working with Bournemouth Borough Council, will combine satellite imagery, Open Data, and Machine Learning to deliver an interactive map based user...

Transparency data: Absence rates by gender, age and free school meal status
seen at 11:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Examination of school absence data for evidence that disadvantaged girls are not attending school due to ‘period poverty’.

Period poverty is a term used to explain that some people cannot afford the cost...

Statistical data set: Unregistered schools management information
seen at 11:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

The unregistered schools team investigates and inspects suspected illegal schools. This management information provides high-level information regarding the numbers of potentially illegal settings identified, ...

Guidance: Completion and attainment ready reckoner for 16 to 18: 2017
seen at 11:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

The document includes the national average attainment in each:

tech level tech certificate level 2 vocational qualification

Providers can use these figures to calculate completion and attainment...

Consultation outcome: Bathing waters: designation of Manor Steps beach, Bournemouth
seen at 11:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the summary of responses and the decision to designate this beach as a bathing water.

We want to know what you think about a proposal to designate Manor Steps beach, Bournemouth, as...

Consultation outcome: Bathing waters: designating 8 beaches in Cornwall
seen at 11:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added and decision made to designate the 8 beaches (Booby’s Bay, Fistral South, Godrevy Towans, Gwynver, Mexico Towans, Northcott Mouth, Tregonhawke, Upton Towans) as bathing waters...

Consultation outcome: Bathing Waters: removing Silloth from the list of designated bathing waters
seen at 11:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the summary of responses and the decision to remove Silloth from the list of bathing waters.

We want to know what you think about removing Silloth from the list of bathing waters designated...

Official Statistics: School capacity: academic year 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

The annual school capacity survey 2017 provides national and local authority level information as at May 2017 on the numbers of:

primary school places secondary school places unfilled school places...
Statistical data set: Livestock numbers in England and the UK
seen at 11:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated UK dataset to include December 2017 figures.

These data series include annual statistics on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs in England and the UK as at 1 June and 1 December each ...

Statistical data set: Children’s homes inspections and outcomes: management information
seen at 11:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added management information for children's homes - 31 December 2017.

These figures are not official statistics.

Schedule for the release of children's homes...
National Statistics: A level and other 16 to 18 results: 2016 to 2017 (revised)
seen at 11:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Retention measure, completion and attainment measure and tech level minimum standards tables: SFR03/2018'. Also revised the quality methodology and measures by characteristics CSV.

This ...

National Statistics: Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics
seen at 11:35, 15 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with statistical notice and dataset for February 2018.

This monthly publication gives UK statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase weights and meat production...