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19 March 2018

Consultation outcome: Protecting whistleblowers seeking jobs in the NHS
seen at 20:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added consultation response document.

The whistleblowing review, Freedom to Speak Up made recommendations for building an open and honest reporting culture in the NHS. This included recommended...

Correspondence: Prime Minister’s letter to Donald Tusk: 19 March 2018
seen at 20:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

In a letter to President Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister writes to confirm her support for the progress made in the UK’s negotiations to leave the European Union, including agreement on the detailed legal framework...

Guidance: Mental Health Act 1983: implementing changes to police powers
seen at 20:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Welsh translation attached.

Guidance on putting into practice changes to the provisions on police powers and places of safety, in the Mental Health Act 1983.

The changes relate to police...

Open consultation: A future framework for heat in buildings: call for evidence
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The Clean Growth Strategy presented major policies and plans that will cut the cost of energy, drive economic growth, create high value jobs right across the UK, and improve our quality of life.

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Guidance: Notes for readers in the English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

This document provides examples to show how particular types of questions in the 2018 key stage 1 and key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests...

Guidance: Key stage 2 tests: preparing pupils for on-screen marking of test scripts
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

All key stage 2 tests will be marked on screen. To help ensure that pupils’ test scripts can be scanned and their answers read and marked on screen, teachers should...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Syria
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 19/03/2018, Syria (Reg 2018/420)

Sanctions

Syria is currently subject to financial sanctions put in place by the European Union (EU) and, therefore, imposed...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Somalia
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 19/03/2018, Somalia (Reg 2018/413)

In 2005, the United Nations, amongst other matters, imposed an asset freeze on persons engaging in or providing...

Guidance: Key stage 1 tests: modified test administration guidance (MTAG)
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

If you’re involved in administering the key stage 1 tests to pupils with hearing or visual impairments, you should prepare by reading this modified test administration...

Form: Endangered species: application for import and export permit
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance for completing form FED0172

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates the import, re-export, sale or movement of endangered...

Form: Endangered species: application for commercial use
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance for completing form FED1012

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates the import, (re)export, sale or movement of endangered...

Guidance: Key stage 1 tests: test administration guidance (TAG)
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

If you’re involved in administering the key stage 1 tests in 2018 you should prepare by reading this test administration guidance (TAG). It includes information...

Guidance: Attendance register and test script dispatch
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

Videos demonstrating how to complete attendance registers, package test scripts and submit the HDF will be added in April 2018.

This guidance is for ...

Guidance: Key stage 2 tests: modified test administration guidance (MTAG)
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

If you’re involved in administering the key stage 2 tests to pupils with hearing or visual impairments, you should prepare by reading this modified test administration...

Guidance: Key stage 2 tests: test administration guidance (TAG)
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

If you’re involved in administering the key stage 2 tests in 2018 you should prepare by reading this test administration guidance (TAG). It includes information...

Transparency data: Joint Committee on Human Rights: Charity Commission evidence
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The Joint Committee on Human Rights launched their inquiry into freedom of speech in universities in November 2017. The Commission gave oral evidence and submitted two separate pieces of written evidence to the...

Notice: Roller Door System
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The patents cover a Dstl invention relating to an improved roller door system.

Correspondence: Notes on neighbourhood planning: edition 20
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin from the Development Plans team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government provides an update on the latest neighbourhood planning news, policy developments and details of the ...

Guidance: ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Action Note 013/18 has been published. This Action Note is about the scope to extend ESF Technical Assistance projects in the 2014-2020 ESF programme.

ESF action notes are formal communications...

Research and analysis: Mystery Shopper Results: 2018
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New results published

These updates show the issues raised and resolution of cases investigated in 2018 under the Mystery Shopper scheme.

Guidance: National child measurement programme operational guidance
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'NCMP and general data protection regulation advice: addendum 2018' to provide advice for local authorities and service providers.

National child measurement programme (NCMP) operational ...

Guidance: Basic PAYE Tools: service availability and issues
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The service issues section has been updated.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the BPT online service.

Consultation outcome: Protecting whistleblowers seeking jobs in the NHS
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added consultation response document.

The whistleblowing review, Freedom to Speak Up made recommendations for building an open and honest reporting culture in the NHS. This included recommended...

Notice: DY11 7QN, Barhale plc: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 19 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: GL51 9RS, Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 19 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: NR34 8JL, Mr Manjeet Seehra: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 19 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...

Correspondence: Prime Minister’s letter to Donald Tusk: 19 March 2018
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

In a letter to President Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister writes to confirm her support for the progress made in the UK’s negotiations to leave the European Union, including agreement on the detailed legal framework...

Guidance: Mental Health Act 1983: implementing changes to police powers
seen at 18:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Welsh translation attached.

Guidance on putting into practice changes to the provisions on police powers and places of safety, in the Mental Health Act 1983.

The changes relate to police...

Press release: Investigators from chemical weapons watchdog to arrive in UK
seen at 18:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Independent investigators from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) will arrive in the UK tomorrow to kick off their investigation into the nerve agent used in the attempted assassinations...

News story: Novichok nerve agent use in Salisbury: UK government response
seen at 18:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Foreign Secretary's Foreign Affairs Council remarks and PM call with Polish Prime Minister added.

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

News story: Funding boost to give more children healthy start to the day
seen at 18:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Removed the word 'Government's' from the sentence: 'The boost to breakfast provision will be funded through the Government’s soft drinks industry levy and will benefit over 1,770 schools across the country...

News story: Grenfell Tower fire response: what charitable grants are available
seen at 18:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: London Emergencies Trust (LET) – payments available to next of kin increased from &pound;90,000 to &pound;100,000.

A considerable amount of funds have been donated to help people that have...

News story: Helping providers understand implications of AEB devolution/delegation from 2019 to 2020
seen at 18:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the preparations for devolution/delegation the Department for Education have issued illustrative AEB allocations for 2018 to 2019 to MCAs and the GLA. These illustrative budgets give MCAs and the GLA...

Speech: City minister: Innovate Finance Global Summit speech
seen at 18:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Fantastic to see entrepreneurs, the giants of tech and finance, and the emerging players in FinTech under one roof…

…to celebrate the success of UK FinTech…

…and chart a future for the industry...

News story: Princess Royal unveils plaque at official opening of nuclear archive
seen at 18:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Princess Royal toured the NDA’s &pound;21 million facility in Wick accompanied by Chief Executive Officer David Peattie, who said:

We are extremely honoured to have received a visit from The...

Press release: UK joins world-leading research programme to help develop medicines of the future
seen at 18:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK signs agreement to work with other countries to create new medical treatments using a powerful laser super-strength laser acts like a microscope to help understand deadly viruses the UK joins existing ...
News story: African leaders meet in Botswana for summit on wildlife crime
seen at 18:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin addressed African leaders and attendees at an illegal wildlife trade summit in Botswana last week (16-17 March).

The Giants Club Summit 2018 brought together countries...

News story: Afghan security and stability remains top of UK agenda
seen at 18:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The security, development and governance of Afghanistan remains crucial to reducing the terrorist threat to the UK, the Defence Secretary reaffirmed in his first visit to Afghanistan.

Defence Secretary...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr John Culley
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ammedment made to decision

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions himself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Location...
Guidance: Guidance for Croatian nationals on working in the UK
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: From 1 July 2018 Croatians will no longer be subject to restrictions on their access to the UK labour market.

Use this guidance if you are a Croatian national and want to apply for permission to...

FOI release: Correspondence with the National Farmers Union
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

A request which asks for correspondence between Treasury Ministers or the Permanent Secretary and Portland Communications or the National Farmers Union.

Form: Report your medical condition (form SL1)
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SL1 and SL1W form updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

narcolepsy cataplexy sleepiness obstructive sleep apnoea obstructive sleep...
Form: Report your medical condition (form SL1V)
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SL1V and SL1VW forms updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

narcolepsy cataplexy sleepiness obstructive sleep apnoea obstructive...
Correspondence: Letter from Culture Secretary Matt Hancock, confirming a formal complaint under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State has confirmed he is treating representations received from CILIP (The library and Information association) that Northamptonshire County Council is failing to deliver its statutory duty ...

Guidance: Environmental swab scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Environmental swab scheme: intended results for distribution ES10'.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that analyse swabs for:

hygiene indicator organisms from both random ...
Guidance: Key stage 2 tests: special consideration guidance
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Special consideration may be awarded if a pupil’s performance in a key stage 2 (KS2) test(s) has been affected by extremely distressing circumstances.

Approved applications for special consideration do...

Guidance: Key stage 2 tests and phonics screening check: security advice
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

Headteachers and teachers should read this guidance to help them maintain the security of the national curriculum tests and phonics screening check materials.

Open consultation: A future framework for heat in buildings: call for evidence
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The Clean Growth Strategy presented major policies and plans that will cut the cost of energy, drive economic growth, create high value jobs right across the UK, and improve our quality of life.

<...
Guidance: Notes for readers in the English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

This document provides examples to show how particular types of questions in the 2018 key stage 1 and key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests...

Guidance: Key stage 2 tests: preparing pupils for on-screen marking of test scripts
seen at 16:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

All key stage 2 tests will be marked on screen. To help ensure that pupils’ test scripts can be scanned and their answers read and marked on screen, teachers should...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Syria
seen at 16:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 19/03/2018, Syria (Reg 2018/420)

Sanctions

Syria is currently subject to financial sanctions put in place by the European Union (EU) and, therefore, imposed...

Notice: Accelerator competition: Defence People Innovation Challenge
seen at 16:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Competition document and supporting information is now available.

This competition will be briefed at our Launch event on Tuesday 27 March 2018 in London.

This Defence and Security...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Somalia
seen at 16:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 19/03/2018, Somalia (Reg 2018/413)

In 2005, the United Nations, amongst other matters, imposed an asset freeze on persons engaging in or providing...

Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
seen at 16:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 19/03/2018, Somalia (Reg 2018/413), and HM Treasury notice, 19/03/2018, Syria (Reg 2018/420)

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

Guidance: Key stage 2 tests: demonstrate correct test administration
seen at 16:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

Schools should ensure that everyone involved in the administration of key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests is familiar with the test administration guidance...

Guidance: Key stage 1 tests: modified test administration guidance (MTAG)
seen at 16:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

If you’re involved in administering the key stage 1 tests to pupils with hearing or visual impairments, you should prepare by reading this modified test administration...

Form: Endangered species: application for import and export permit
seen at 16:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance for completing form FED0172

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates the import, re-export, sale or movement of endangered...

Form: Endangered species: application for commercial use
seen at 16:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance for completing form FED1012

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates the import, (re)export, sale or movement of endangered...

Guidance: Certain seamless pipes and tubes of stainless steel imported from China (Anti-Dumping Duty 2265)
seen at 16:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an Import Duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole EU. It is designed to allow the EU to take action against goods that are sold at less than their ...

Guidance: Key stage 1 tests: test administration guidance (TAG)
seen at 16:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

If you’re involved in administering the key stage 1 tests in 2018 you should prepare by reading this test administration guidance (TAG). It includes information...

Guidance: Attendance register and test script dispatch
seen at 16:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

Videos demonstrating how to complete attendance registers, package test scripts and submit the HDF will be added in April 2018.

This guidance is for ...

Guidance: Key stage 2 tests: modified test administration guidance (MTAG)
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

If you’re involved in administering the key stage 2 tests to pupils with hearing or visual impairments, you should prepare by reading this modified test administration...

Guidance: Key stage 2 tests: test administration guidance (TAG)
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

If you’re involved in administering the key stage 2 tests in 2018 you should prepare by reading this test administration guidance (TAG). It includes information...

Form: Basic Payment Scheme: payment query form
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change to the wording to confirm that farmers should use the BPS payment query form when they have a query about a BPS payment they have received or they have received confirmation that they are not ...

Transparency data: Joint Committee on Human Rights: Charity Commission evidence
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The Joint Committee on Human Rights launched their inquiry into freedom of speech in universities in November 2017. The Commission gave oral evidence and submitted two separate pieces of written evidence to the...

Notice: Roller Door System
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The patents cover a Dstl invention relating to an improved roller door system.

Correspondence: Notes on neighbourhood planning: edition 20
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin from the Development Plans team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government provides an update on the latest neighbourhood planning news, policy developments and details of the ...

Transparency data: DVSA earned recognition for vehicle operators: list of operators taking part
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Hoyer UK Ltd to the list.

DVSA earned recognition for vehicle operators is a new way to prove you meet driver and vehicle standards.

You regularly share performance information...

Guidance: Pay As You Earn (PAYE): service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The PAYE service will be unavailable from 11:45pm on 5 April 2018 to 8am on 6 April 2018.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the PAYE online service.

Guidance: Self Assessment: service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Self Assessment service will be unavailable from 11:45pm on 5 April 2018 to 8am on 6 April 2018.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the Self Assessment online service...

Decision: Trade mark disputes: unpaid costs orders
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Unpaid cost orders added for 409871, 409912, 409913, 409914, 409915.

The table contains:

case reference decision number (where relevant) amount and date of order who owes the money...
Guidance: ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Action Note 013/18 has been published. This Action Note is about the scope to extend ESF Technical Assistance projects in the 2014-2020 ESF programme.

ESF action notes are formal communications...

Statutory guidance: Directions under section 123(2A) of the Patents Act 1977
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendments made 1 October 2016: Patents form 14, 20, 21 and 51, Guidance and notes on the changes to patents form 14, 20, 21 and 51, Amendments made 6 April 2018: Patents form 9A, 10, 15, 21 and 34 and...

Research and analysis: Mystery Shopper Results: 2018
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New results published

These updates show the issues raised and resolution of cases investigated in 2018 under the Mystery Shopper scheme.

Guidance: National child measurement programme operational guidance
seen at 16:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'NCMP and general data protection regulation advice: addendum 2018' to provide advice for local authorities and service providers.

National child measurement programme (NCMP) operational ...

NERC reviews Earth observation national capability services
seen at 16:32, 19 March in NERC news (Our copy).

NERC recently completed a review of its Earth observation portfolio of services and facilities, considering a number of elements and including consultation with stakeholders.

News story: Novichok nerve agent use in Salisbury: UK government response
seen at 16:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Foreign Secretary's Foreign Affairs Council remarks and PM call with Polish Prime Minister added.

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

News story: Coal Authority Public Board Meeting – 23 March 2018
seen at 16:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Our next public board meeting will take place at the Coal Authority offices at 200 Lichfield Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4RG, starting at 09.45 on Friday 23 March 2018.

The board continues ...

News story: Restrictions on Croatian workers to expire in June
seen at 16:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes made the announcement in a Written Ministerial Statement to Parliament.

Legally, the UK could only extend the controls for a final 2 years if there was clear...

Press release: Government commits to further support for neighbourhood planning
seen at 16:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

More communities across England will be able to get free access to expert advice and guidance to help make their neighbourhood vision a reality, Housing Minister Dominic Raab announced today (19 March 2018).

News story: Grenfell Tower fire response: what charitable grants are available
seen at 16:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: London Emergencies Trust (LET) – payments available to next of kin increased from &pound;90,000 to &pound;100,000.

A considerable amount of funds have been donated to help people that have...

Research and analysis: Post implementation review: Export Control (Eritrea and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2011
seen at 14:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

These documents set out the results of a review required by Article 9 of the Export Control (Eritrea and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2011 which implements EU trade sanctions.

The review was designed...

Policy paper: Protecting defined benefit pension schemes
seen at 14:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper sets out government plans to:

protect private pensions through a stronger Pensions Regulator clarify scheme funding principles create the right conditions for, and promote the benefits ...
Consultation outcome: Defined benefit pension schemes: security and sustainability
seen at 14:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a summary of the responses received and a link to the consultation outcome – the paper 'Protecting defined benefit pension schemes' (19 March 2018).

This consultation seeks views on a number...

Consultation outcome: British Steel Pension Scheme
seen at 14:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government response to this consultation.

This consultation paper sets out various options for potentially helping the British Steel Pension Scheme as a part of a wider package of government...

Notice: CH65 1BL, Less Common Metals Limited environmental permit issued
seen at 14:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Less Common Metals...
Notice: IP26 4RJ, Nova Farming Ltd: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Nova Farming ...
Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have been administered...

Policy paper: Investigatory powers regulations
seen at 14:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Links added to regulations, which were laid in Parliament on 12 March 2018.

The following regulations under the Investigatory Powers Act were laid in Parliament on 12 March 2018. These regulations...

Policy paper: Draft Withdrawal Agreement - 19 March 2018
seen at 14:34, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The draft Withdrawal Agreement of 19 March 2018 includes agreed legal text for the implementation period, citizens’ rights, and the financial settlement, as well as a significant number of other articles. The...

Research and analysis: Charitable giving and Gift Aid research
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Gift Aid is an important source of income for charities through the provision of tax relief on charitable donations from individuals in the UK. This research aimed to:

estimate the value of the Gift Aid...
Policy paper: Improving health and care through the home: MoU
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

This renewed memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed by over 25 government bodies and organisations in the health, social care and housing sector. It sets out:

our shared commitment ...

Open consultation: Introducing the Sea Fishing (Enforcement) Regulations 2018
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

We want to know what you think about our draft Sea Fishing (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

These regulations will clarify how things are enforced and reinstate some enforcement powers to Inshore Fisheries...

Transparency data: Liverpool Harbour Revision Order
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The applicant notified the MMO in accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 of the Harbours Act 1964 of their intention to submit a Harbour Revision Order to construct a new cruise terminal. The proposed Development...

Policy paper: Statement of intent for the dormant accounts youth programme
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

In January 2018, the government announced that &pound;90 million from dormant bank and building society accounts will fund projects to support young people furthest from the labour market into employment. ...

Policy paper: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, March 2018
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 19 March lobby business added.

The Business Statement sets out the business of the House of Commons for the following week.

This takes place every Thursday morning when the House is sitting...

Guidance: Consultation principles: guidance
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation principles updated.

The government has published a revised set of government consultation principles. These principles give clear guidance to government departments on conducting ...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on the Business Risk Review
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with responses document and details of the outcome.

The Business Risk Review (BRR) is a core feature of how HMRC manages the tax compliance of the largest businesses. Customer Relationship...

Guidance: Contact details for immigration compliance and enforcement teams
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated contact details for Greater Manchester.

There are 19 immigration compliance and enforcement teams across the country. They work with the public and alongside police, HM Revenue & Customs...

Guidance: A short guide to the benefit system for general practitioners
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised version with updated benefit information.

This guide is aimed at general practitioners (GPs) but other doctors and healthcare professionals in both primary and secondary care ...

Guidance: Straightpoint and WCTA Grenade Range firing times
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Straightpoint and WCTA Grenade Range firing times for April 2018.

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

Guidance: DE&S engineering management apprenticeships
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the scheme and application information document to reflect an extension to the application deadline of the 8 May 2018.

The MOD engineering management apprenticeship is an enhanced version...

Guidance: Software developers: PAYE update 22
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

This update gives guidance to PAYE software developers for the 2018 to 2019 tax year. Changes to values used in technical specifications are given along with other information to help with PAYE software development...

FOI release: M40 Oxford to Birmingham - Otmoor
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under Freedom of Information Act for two inspectors reports from two enquiries about the route of the M40 from Oxford to Birmingham, specifically on the section proposed to go across Otmoor...

Guidance: Using Ofsted’s inspection data summary report (IDSR): 16 to 19
seen at 14:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an anonymised 2017 further education report for further education providers and others to use as an example.

The Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR) replaces the old inspection dashboard...

Policy paper: Perry Barr and Witton flood risk management scheme
seen at 14:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect Phase 2 of the Perry Barr and Witton Flood Risk Management Scheme.

This document explains the plans to reduce flood risk to approximately 1,400 properties at risk from the River...

Guidance: Preston guidance: March 2018
seen at 14:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Following the European Court of Justice and House of Lords’ rulings in 2000/2001 in favour of part-timers gaining retrospective access to occupational pension schemes, provided they meet the necessary legal requirements...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2018
seen at 14:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 11, 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...

FOI release: Public funding for opera
seen at 14:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

A request which asks how much public funding contributes to the running of opera; what increases or cuts to grants have there been in the last 10 years; and the criteria for awarding public funding.

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr John Culley
seen at 14:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ammedment made to decision

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions himself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Location...
Guidance: Guidance for Croatian nationals on working in the UK
seen at 14:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: From 1 July 2018 Croatians will no longer be subject to restrictions on their access to the UK labour market.

Use this guidance if you are a Croatian national and want to apply for permission to...

FOI release: Correspondence with the National Farmers Union
seen at 14:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

A request which asks for correspondence between Treasury Ministers or the Permanent Secretary and Portland Communications or the National Farmers Union.

Form: Report your medical condition (form SL1)
seen at 14:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SL1 and SL1W form updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

narcolepsy cataplexy sleepiness obstructive sleep apnoea obstructive sleep...
Form: Report your medical condition (form SL1V)
seen at 14:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SL1V and SL1VW forms updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

narcolepsy cataplexy sleepiness obstructive sleep apnoea obstructive...
Correspondence: Letter from Culture Secretary Matt Hancock, confirming a formal complaint under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964
seen at 14:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State has confirmed he is treating representations received from CILIP (The library and Information association) that Northamptonshire County Council is failing to deliver its statutory duty ...

TPR welcomes proposed new powers to protect pension savers
seen at 14:31, 19 March in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
TPR today welcomed new proposals designed to improve its ability to intervene to protect pension savers.
News story: EU consultation: questionnaire on proposed US tariff increases on certain steel and aluminium products
seen at 14:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Commission has today (16 March 2018) issued a consultation for stakeholders affected by the announced US tariff increases, or by the possible EU commercial policy measures that the Commission may take in ...

News story: Passenger train striking rail left obstructing the line at Cradlehall
seen at 14:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

At about 09:47 hrs on 25 February 2018, a passenger train travelling at about 53 mph (85 km/h) struck the end of a 129 metre length of rail that was lying partially over the line. The rail was knocked clear and...

News story: Coal Authority Public Board Meeting – 23 March 2018
seen at 14:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Our next public board meeting will take place at the Coal Authority offices at 200 Lichfield Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4RG, starting at 09.45 on Friday 23 March 2018.

The board continues ...

Press release: Images offer glimpse of major upgrade on the A46 in Coventry
seen at 14:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the government’s &pound;15.2bn road investment strategy, Highways England is developing a scheme to improve the junctions along the A46 which includes the Binley and Walsgrave junctions.

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Press release: David Davis' statement: EU-UK Article 50 negotiations Brussels, Monday 19 March 2018
seen at 14:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Michel, both for your words and for your kind words about our team.

In December we reached an important milestone by achieving agreement on the first phase of negotiations.

And today...

News story: Restrictions on Croatian workers to expire in June
seen at 14:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes made the announcement in a Written Ministerial Statement to Parliament.

Legally, the UK could only extend the controls for a final 2 years if there was clear evidence...

Press release: Video offers virtual journey through Lower Thames Crossing
seen at 14:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Drivers can experience what their journey through Britain’s second longest road tunnel will be like once it opens in 2027 following the release of a video by Highways England today (Monday 19 March).

...

News story: Edmund de Waal OBE reappointed to the Royal Mint Advisory Committee
seen at 14:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

HM Treasury today (19 March 2018) announced the reappointment of Edmund de Waal OBE to the Royal Mint Advisory Committee. The reappointment will be for a term of five years.

The Royal Mint Advisory Committee...

News story: Funding boost to give more children healthy start to the day
seen at 14:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Removed the word 'Government's' from the sentence: 'The boost to breakfast provision will be funded through the Government’s soft drinks industry levy and will benefit over 1,770 schools across the country...

Consultation outcome: Draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations 2018
seen at 11:44, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government response to this consultation on 19 March 2018.

In the Pension Schemes Act 2017, a master trust scheme is defined as an occupational pension scheme that:

is ...
Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 11:44, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated both datasets.

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

Research and analysis: Ofsted Parents Panel
seen at 11:44, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ofsted parents panel annual report 2017 published.

Join the Ofsted Parents Panel.

At Ofsted we believe that parents have a valuable contribution to make to the work of our organisation...

Statutory guidance: ESF 2014 to 2020 provider guidance
seen at 11:44, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised chapters 3, 5 and 6, and annexes 1, 1a, 2 and 10 (all are now dated March 2018). A list of the changes made to the guidance can be found in live running memo 14.

This guidance is for Department...

Guidance: Safety data sheet: freeze-dried food
seen at 11:44, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with recent version.

This data sheet applies to:

standard scheme non pathogen scheme pathogenic vibrio scheme Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin scheme
Transparency data: CSPL: register of meetings with stakeholders
seen at 11:44, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to end of February 2018

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Independent report: Urgent Safety Advice 02/2018: Safety of the line after engineering work
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

RAIB issue urgent safety advice when we wish to quickly communicate important safety learning and/or when we have identified the need for a particular risk to be urgently addressed.

Guidance: Yoxter Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Yoxter Range and dry training area firing times 9 to 22 April 2018.

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

Guidance: Langport Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Langport Range and dry training area firing times 26 March to 8 April 2018.

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

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Tregantle firing times 9 to 22 April 2018.

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

Guidance: Allied Joint Doctrine for medical support
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page title and link text to better reflect document contents.

Allied Joint Publication-4.10 builds on the key themes set out in AJP-01(D) Allied Joint Doctrine and provides an authoritative...

Guidance: BFPOs included in the MOD enduring families free mail service
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated BFPOs included in the MOD enduring families free mail service for April 2018.

The BFPOs and ships in support of operations who have entitlement to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) enduring...

Transparency data: Newport (Isle of Wight) Harbour Revision Order 2018
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The proposed order is to modernise the statutory powers and duties of the applicant in its capacity as the harbour authority for Newport Harbour, including the giving of general and special directions, the revocation...

Guidance: Allied joint movement and transportation doctrine (AJP-4.4(B))
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated link text to better reflect document contents.

The doctrine covers both the movement and transport system and the movement process with the aim of contributing to the commander’s freedom...

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine: index of articles published
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the spreadsheet list of Housing Magazine articles.

A complete list of all artices that have been published in Housing Matters magazines since December 2011. The list is included in Excel...

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine 2018
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The magazine for the Joint Service Housing Advice Office providing advice on housing for service personnel and families.

Visit our civilian housing briefing page to find a full list of briefing...

Guidance: Defence catering manual: catering accounting regulations: guidance (JSP 456 part 2, volume 2)
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated catering guidance, Royal Navy accounting audit and cash in lieu of rations documents.

The Defence catering manual, Joint Service Publication (JSP) 456, provides regulations, instructions...

Official Statistics: Standards and policies for HM Treasury statistics
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated date for Public Spending Statistics 2016-17 – May

The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 required the UK Statistics Authority to publish a Code of Practice for statistics...

Research and analysis: Post implementation review: Export Control (Eritrea and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2011
seen at 11:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

These documents set out the results of a review required by Article 9 of the Export Control (Eritrea and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2011 which implements EU trade sanctions.

The review was designed...

Policy paper: Protecting defined benefit pension schemes
seen at 11:39, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper sets out government plans to:

protect private pensions through a stronger Pensions Regulator clarify scheme funding principles create the right conditions for, and promote the benefits ...
Consultation outcome: Defined benefit pension schemes: security and sustainability
seen at 11:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a summary of the responses received and a link to the consultation outcome – the paper 'Protecting defined benefit pension schemes' (19 March 2018).

This consultation seeks views on a number...

Consultation outcome: British Steel Pension Scheme
seen at 11:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government response to this consultation.

This consultation paper sets out various options for potentially helping the British Steel Pension Scheme as a part of a wider package of government...

Notice: S66 7QW, Maltby Restoration Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:32, 19 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: CH65 1BL, Less Common Metals Limited environmental permit issued
seen at 11:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Less Common Metals...
Notice: IP26 4RJ, Nova Farming Ltd: environmental permit issued
seen at 11:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Nova Farming ...
Press release: Press Statement following the second UK-Bangladesh Strategic Dialogue
seen at 11:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The dialogue involved a fruitful exchange of views on political and bilateral issues, economic and development cooperation, security and defence cooperation, and exchanges on current global issues, including ...

Press release: Investigators from chemical weapons watchdog to arrive in UK
seen at 11:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Independent investigators from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) will arrive in the UK tomorrow to kick off their investigation into the nerve agent used in the attempted assassinations...

Speech: Salisbury attack: Foreign Secretary's remarks to media at the March 2018 Foreign Affairs Council
seen at 11:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning. I have been very heartened already by the strength of the support that the UK is getting in respect of the incident in Salisbury and I think that is partly because they can see that Britain is acting...

News story: Centenary of the Appointment of Marshal Foch commemorative event on 26 March
seen at 11:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

On Monday 26 March, there will be a national event commemorating the Centenary of the Appointment of Marshal Foch as Supreme Allied Commander at the Statue of Marshal Foch in Lower Grosvenor Gardens, Victoria...

News story: Novichok nerve agent use in Salisbury: UK government response
seen at 11:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Foreign Secretary's Foreign Affairs Council remarks and PM call with Polish Prime Minister added.

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

News story: Passenger train striking rail left obstructing the line at Cradlehall
seen at 11:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

At about 09:47 hrs on 25 February 2018, a passenger train travelling at about 53 mph (85 km/h) struck the end of a 129 metre length of rail that was lying partially over the line. The rail was knocked clear and...

News story: Carillion: Official Receiver's update
seen at 11:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A spokesperson for the Official Receiver said:

Secure ongoing employment has been found for an additional 71 Carillion employees who have transferred to new suppliers. Close to half (47%) of the pre...

News story: HM Coastguard rescues unwell passenger in turbulent conditions
seen at 11:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

HM Coastguard were called just after 12.45pm to help the unwell passenger on the cruise ship who urgently needed to be taken to hospital.

The HM coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Humberside...

News story: Coastguard winchman battered by 6ft waves during dramatic rescue
seen at 11:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The HM coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at St Athan was alerted to the incident just after 3pm today after a 999 call was made to HM coastguard reporting two young men clinging to rocks off Hartland...

Press release: Humane trapping standards: Consultation starts
seen at 11:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government has today (19 March) launched a public consultation on the introduction of new and improved international humane trapping standards.

Views are being sought on the implementation proposals...

National Statistics: Consumer Price Inflation, Updating Weights: 2018
seen at 10:46, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statutory guidance: ESF 2014 to 2020 provider guidance
seen at 10:45, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised chapters 3, 5 and 6, and annexes 1, 1a, 2 and 10 (all are now dated March 2018). A list of the changes made to the guidance can be found in live running memo 14.

This guidance is for Department...

Consultation outcome: Draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations 2018
seen at 10:44, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government response to this consultation on 19 March 2018.

In the Pension Schemes Act 2017, a master trust scheme is defined as an occupational pension scheme that:

is ...
Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 10:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated both datasets.

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

Research and analysis: Ofsted Parents Panel
seen at 10:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ofsted parents panel annual report 2017 published.

Join the Ofsted Parents Panel.

At Ofsted we believe that parents have a valuable contribution to make to the work of our organisation...

Guidance: Safety data sheet: freeze-dried food
seen at 10:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with recent version.

This data sheet applies to:

standard scheme non pathogen scheme pathogenic vibrio scheme Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin scheme
Transparency data: CSPL: register of meetings with stakeholders
seen at 10:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to end of February 2018

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Open consultation: Implementing the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards in the UK
seen at 10:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

We want to know what you think about our plans for putting into effect the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS) in the UK. The agreement seeks to improve the welfare of trapped ...

Independent report: Urgent Safety Advice 02/2018: Safety of the line after engineering work
seen at 10:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

RAIB issue urgent safety advice when we wish to quickly communicate important safety learning and/or when we have identified the need for a particular risk to be urgently addressed.

Guidance: Yoxter Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 10:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Yoxter Range and dry training area firing times 9 to 22 April 2018.

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

Guidance: Langport Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 10:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Langport Range and dry training area firing times 26 March to 8 April 2018.

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

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 10:43, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Tregantle firing times 9 to 22 April 2018.

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

Guidance: Allied Joint Doctrine for medical support
seen at 10:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page title and link text to better reflect document contents.

Allied Joint Publication-4.10 builds on the key themes set out in AJP-01(D) Allied Joint Doctrine and provides an authoritative...

Guidance: BFPOs included in the MOD enduring families free mail service
seen at 10:33, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated BFPOs included in the MOD enduring families free mail service for April 2018.

The BFPOs and ships in support of operations who have entitlement to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) enduring...

Transparency data: Newport (Isle of Wight) Harbour Revision Order 2018
seen at 10:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The proposed order is to modernise the statutory powers and duties of the applicant in its capacity as the harbour authority for Newport Harbour, including the giving of general and special directions, the revocation...

Guidance: Allied joint movement and transportation doctrine (AJP-4.4(B))
seen at 10:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated link text to better reflect document contents.

The doctrine covers both the movement and transport system and the movement process with the aim of contributing to the commander’s freedom...

Guidance: UK air and space power (JDP 0-30)
seen at 10:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page title to reflect newest edition published.

This Joint Doctrine Publication explains air and space power to all those who use, or are influenced by it and describes in broad terms ...

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine: index of articles published
seen at 10:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the spreadsheet list of Housing Magazine articles.

A complete list of all artices that have been published in Housing Matters magazines since December 2011. The list is included in Excel...

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine 2018
seen at 10:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

The magazine for the Joint Service Housing Advice Office providing advice on housing for service personnel and families.

Visit our civilian housing briefing page to find a full list of briefing...

Guidance: Defence catering manual: catering accounting regulations: guidance (JSP 456 part 2, volume 2)
seen at 10:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated catering guidance, Royal Navy accounting audit and cash in lieu of rations documents.

The Defence catering manual, Joint Service Publication (JSP) 456, provides regulations, instructions...

Maximising the value of statistics through systemic reviews
seen at 10:30, 19 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

It is vital that the statistics produced by government and other official bodies are as valuable as they can be to society. Statistics should be easy to access, relevant, and help the public understand important...

Press release: Salisbury attack: statement following British Ambassador’s meeting with Russian government
seen at 10:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

A Foreign & Commonwealth Office spokesperson said:

Our Ambassador in Moscow has just been informed by the Russian government that they will expel 23 diplomats, ...

Speech: Investment and innovation crucial to modernising railway
seen at 10:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon.

It’s a pleasure to be here.

And a welcome opportunity to speak to you after my recent appointment as Rail Minister.

I understand the responsibility that comes along with...

News story: New members appointed to Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group
seen at 10:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Seven new members have today (19 March) taken up positions as members of the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG).

The new members come from a diverse background, with expertise across genetics...

Press release: British High Commission celebrates the Commonwealth
seen at 10:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The British High Commission in partnership with local NGOs Green Brunei, Beach Bunch and Hand4Hand organised a beach cleanup and tree planting followed by a Commonwealth Big Lunch with over 200 volunteers to ...

Form: Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA): lorries or goods vehicles
seen at 09:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the application form and guidance notes.

To apply for lorries and goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of over 3,500kg to be approved, fill in the form and send it to the Driver and...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Iraq
seen at 09:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated overseas business risk information

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

NHS England’s official response to new research on’Early lntervention in Psychosis’
seen at 09:30, 19 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From Norman Lamb, MP to Sir David Norgrove, Chair, UK Statistics Authority.

Related Links

Response from Sir David Norgrove

Response regarding ‘Early lntervention in Psychosis’
seen at 09:30, 19 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From Sir David Norgrove, Chair, UK Statistics Authority to Norman Lamb, MP.

Related Links

Norman Lamb to Sir David Norgrove

News story: First meeting of the Financial Inclusion Policy Forum
seen at 09:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Industry leaders in finance, consumer groups, and the regulators will meet for the first time today for the Government’s Financial Inclusion Policy Forum.

The Forum’s mission is to ensure that people, ...

Press release: Meet mytholmroyd team constructing vital flood defences
seen at 09:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

People living and working in Mytholmroyd are invited to meet the construction team who are building the flood defence scheme to protect 400 homes and businesses in the village.

A construction open day...

Form: Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA): lorries or goods vehicles
seen at 02:32, 19 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the application form and guidance notes.

To apply for lorries and goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of over 3,500kg to be approved, fill in the form and send it to the Driver and...

Press release: Government announces major programme to tackle inequalities in youth unemployment
seen at 02:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister Theresa May has announced the launch of an innovative new programme to address ethnic disparities in youth unemployment and to help disadvantaged young people get into work.

The announcement...

Press release: Delivering for Wales: Alun Cairns marks two years as Secretary of State for Wales
seen at 02:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Two years ago today (19 March), Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns took his seat at the Cabinet table in Westminster and outlined his ambitions to create a nation which is more ambitious, confident and ...

News story: Tick the Gift Aid box on donations so charities don't miss out on £600m extra funding
seen at 02:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

People giving to charity are being encouraged by the government to declare Gift Aid on their donations, and boost the money that reaches their charity of choice at no extra cost.

The call comes after ...

Press release: Delivering for Wales: Alun Cairns marks two years as Secretary of State for Wales
seen at 02:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Two years ago today (19 March), Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns took his seat at the Cabinet table in Westminster and outlined his ambitions to create a nation which is more ambitious, confident and ...

News story: Funding boost to give more children healthy start to the day
seen at 02:30, 19 March in News and communications (Our copy).

More children across the country will get a healthy and nutritious breakfast to set them up for the school day, thanks to an investment of up to &pound;26 million and the appointment of two leading charities...