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21 March 2018

Guidance: Designating qualifications for advanced learner loans
seen at 21:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published advanced learner loan qualifications: notification form 2018 to 2019 and advanced learner loan prospectus 2018 to 2019

The advanced learner loans prospectus sets out how awarding organisations...

Guidance: Advanced learner loans funding rules 2018 to 2019
seen at 21:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the draft advanced learner loans funding rules for the 2018 to 2019 funding year (1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019). We will add the performance management rules section in version 1 of the...

Guidance: Adult education budget funding rules 2018 to 2019
seen at 21:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the adult education budget (AEB) funding rules for the 2018 to 2019 funding year (1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019).

The rules apply to all providers of education and training who ...

Guidance: Housing Benefit general information bulletins 2018
seen at 20:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have temporarily withdrawn bulletin G3/2018 while we check the accuracy of the Scottish rate of income tax article. We plan to republish as soon as possible.

Housing Benefit (HB) bulletins provide...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2018
seen at 20:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NOIDs weekly report: week 11 (2018).

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

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 20:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables with week 11, 2018.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Guidance: Advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue
seen at 20:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue 2018 to 2019 uploaded.

This document is for learners to see whether a particular qualification is eligible for an advanced learner...

Guidance: Designating qualifications for advanced learner loans
seen at 20:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published advanced learner loan qualifications: notification form 2018 to 2019 and advanced learner loan prospectus 2018 to 2019

The advanced learner loans prospectus sets out how awarding organisations...

Guidance: Adult education budget: funding rates and formula 2018 to 2019
seen at 20:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This document describes how we calculate ‘formula-funded’ earnings for the adult education budget (AEB), 16 to 18 traineeships and learning support for these programmes.

Guidance: Advanced learner loans funding rules 2018 to 2019
seen at 20:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the draft advanced learner loans funding rules for the 2018 to 2019 funding year (1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019). We will add the performance management rules section in version 1 of the...

Consultation outcome: Eligibility for free school meals and the early years pupil premium under Universal Credit
seen at 20:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consultation response document in line with new regulations.

This consultation document explains:

the general principles applied in considering changes to the criteria for free ...
Guidance: Maximum loan amounts for advanced learner loans designated qualifications 2018 to 2019
seen at 20:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This document describes the methodology for establishing maximum loan amounts for designated qualifications.

It confirms what the maximum loan amounts are for all designated qualifications, where learners...

Guidance: Adult education budget funding rules 2018 to 2019
seen at 20:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the adult education budget (AEB) funding rules for the 2018 to 2019 funding year (1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019).

The rules apply to all providers of education and training who ...

Press release: Foreign Secretary announces 250 new diplomatic roles and ten new sovereign missions overseas
seen at 20:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

At least 250 new diplomatic roles will be created overseas in the coming 2 years as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) invests in a major expansion of the UK’s diplomatic service, an uplift of almost 15...

News story: New UK mission opens in Chad
seen at 20:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK opened a new diplomatic office in N’Djamena, Chad on 21 March. It is the first UK mission in the country and will support the work of Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development...

Press release: Statement from Sir Mark Sedwill on the Salisbury attack
seen at 20:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

On Monday EU foreign ministers expressed “unqualified solidarity” with the UK after the terrible attack in Salisbury and gave their support for our efforts to bring those responsible for justice, demanding...

Official Statistics: Planning Inspectorate Appeals Data
seen at 18:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This data set includes detailed information on a selection of the Planning Inspectorate’s (PINS) planning appeal casework decisions over a 5 year rolling period. Appeals currently in progress and those which ...

Guidance: Information rights appeals: register of tribunal cases
seen at 18:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register updated 21.3.18

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office reference...
Guidance: LRS latest release guidance
seen at 18:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: LRS documents added.

From 1 April 2016, the LRS service desk no longer offers a ‘password reset’ service. Please use the ‘forgotten password’ option or contact your super user.

Transparency data: FCO workforce management information January 2018
seen at 18:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: FCO workforce management information February 2018
seen at 18:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Italy - list of medical facilities/practitioners
seen at 18:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 20 March 2018

This list of English-speaking medical facilities/practitioners in Italy has been prepared for British Nationals who require medical assistance.

Guidance: Legal aid in Spain
seen at 18:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated March 2018

Guidance on how to obtain legal aid while in Spain.

FOI release: FOI release: Initiative for Free Trade (IFT) launch event
seen at 18:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0911-17 releases information about arrangements for the launch event of the Initiative for Free Trade (formerly Institute for Free Trade), which was held at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) on 27...

Corporate report: PHE Board meeting papers: March 2018
seen at 18:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The agenda and papers available for the Public Health England (PHE) Board meeting of 21 March 2018.

Guidance: Spain - list of medical facilities/practitioners
seen at 18:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated March 2018

This list of English-speaking medical facilities/practitioners in Spain has been prepared for British nationals who require medical assistance.

Guidance: Housing Benefit general information bulletins 2018
seen at 18:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have temporarily withdrawn bulletin G3/2018 while we check the accuracy of the Scottish rate of income tax article. We plan to republish as soon as possible.

Housing Benefit (HB) bulletins provide...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2018
seen at 18:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NOIDs weekly report: week 11 (2018).

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

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 18:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables with week 11, 2018.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Guidance: Advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue
seen at 18:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue 2018 to 2019 uploaded.

This document is for learners to see whether a particular qualification is eligible for an advanced learner...

Guidance: Designating qualifications for advanced learner loans
seen at 18:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published advanced learner loan qualifications: notification form 2018 to 2019 and advanced learner loan prospectus 2018 to 2019

The advanced learner loans prospectus sets out how awarding organisations...

Transparency data: Department of Health and Social Care prompt payment of suppliers
seen at 18:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Q3 figures for financial year 2017 to 2018.

Quarterly data showing the percentage of suppliers paid within 5 days and 30 days of the Department of Health and Social Care receiving an invoice...

Correspondence: ESFA update: March 2018
seen at 18:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published issue 396 of Update.

Please share Update with your colleagues, who might like to register for web alerts. This will notify them by email when we publish new editions of Update...

Guidance: Adult education budget: funding rates and formula 2018 to 2019
seen at 18:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This document describes how we calculate ‘formula-funded’ earnings for the adult education budget (AEB), 16 to 18 traineeships and learning support for these programmes.

Guidance: Advanced learner loans funding rules 2018 to 2019
seen at 18:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the draft advanced learner loans funding rules for the 2018 to 2019 funding year (1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019). We will add the performance management rules section in version 1 of the...

Consultation outcome: Eligibility for free school meals and the early years pupil premium under Universal Credit
seen at 18:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consultation response document in line with new regulations.

This consultation document explains:

the general principles applied in considering changes to the criteria for free ...
Guidance: Maximum loan amounts for advanced learner loans designated qualifications 2018 to 2019
seen at 18:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This document describes the methodology for establishing maximum loan amounts for designated qualifications.

It confirms what the maximum loan amounts are for all designated qualifications, where learners...

Guidance: Adult education budget funding rules 2018 to 2019
seen at 18:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the adult education budget (AEB) funding rules for the 2018 to 2019 funding year (1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019).

The rules apply to all providers of education and training who ...

News story: UK Hydrographic Office welcomes publication of UK Government ‘Future of the Sea’ Report
seen at 18:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has welcomed the publication of the UK Government’s Foresight ‘Future of the Sea’ report, which outlines a number of recommendations to help the UK utilise its current expertise...

Speech: Delivering Government Major Projects in a Modern Age
seen at 18:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I am honoured to be giving the closing keynote of what has been a fascinating couple of days.

Thank you PMI for facilitating this event. It is important...

Press release: MOD confirms the death of Corporal Jonathan Bayliss, Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (The Red Arrows)
seen at 18:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Corporal Bayliss was killed when the Hawk T1 aircraft he was flying in crashed at RAF Valley at approximately 1330hrs on Tuesday 20 March 2018.

A Police investigation and a full Service Inquiry into the...

News story: New GP contract agreed for 2018 to 2019
seen at 18:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The contract was agreed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS Employers on behalf of NHS England and the British Medical Association’s General Practitioners Committee (GPC).

The deal...

News story: Supporting agricultural innovation in Colombia: apply for funding
seen at 18:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK, through the Colombian Prosperity Fund Programme, is to invest up to £3 million in collaborative business projects that address agricultural challenges in regions affected by conflict...

Speech: What we talk about when we talk about green cities
seen at 18:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

‘What we talk about when we talk about green cities’

Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency

Manchester Green Summit, 21 March 2018

In an article for the New Statesman in January...

FOI release: Payments for the Farm Business Survey
seen at 16:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

FOI 9782: Payments to Nottingham University (Rural Business Research) for Farm Business Survey work and other Defra work for the financial years 2015 to 2016 and 2016 to 2017.

Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: March 2018
seen at 16:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended city Sterling index average in table 2

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that this is a summary of published material reflecting...

Statutory guidance: Early education and childcare
seen at 16:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced 'Early education and childcare: valid from 1 September 2017' with an updated version.

This guidance is for local authorities.

It relates to their duties under section 2 of the <...

Guidance: Housing Benefit general information bulletins 2018
seen at 16:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Bulletin G3/2018 with information about the Court of Appeal benefit cap judgement; local authority insight survey; how local authorities should contact DWP; the Scottish rate of income tax; HM ...

Policy paper: Draft revised guidance on adults at risk in immigration detention
seen at 16:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The revised guidance was laid before Parliament in draft on 21 March 2018. Subject to Parliamentary processes, this will replace the previous guidance and will come into force on 2 July 2018.

Form: Report your medical condition (form DIAB1)
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

diabetes hypoglycaemia other related conditions

Check the list of health conditions if yours ...

Form: Report your medical condition (form CN1)
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

ataxia essential tremor Friedrich’s ataxia Guillain Barré syndrome Huntington’s disease...
Guidance: ESFA financial assurance: monitoring the funding rules
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 2017 to 2018 user guide for funding monitoring reports and the financial assurance: monitoring the funding rules 2017 to 2018 document

This work gives the ESFA assurance that provision...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published FIS and Data Returns 2017 to 2018 Known Issues document for March 2018

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further education...

Guidance: Apprenticeship funding bands
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated: Apprenticeship standards funding bands

The list of apprenticeship standards shows the funding bands for starts from 1 May 2017. It lists the apprenticeship standards that have an approved...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Jamie Hughes
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 1265698 ...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Ian Stuart
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0342280 ...
Official Statistics: Planning Inspectorate Appeals Data
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This data set includes detailed information on a selection of the Planning Inspectorate’s (PINS) planning appeal casework decisions over a 5 year rolling period. Appeals currently in progress and those which ...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Michael Ian Robertson
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

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 teacher worked: Merseyside, North...
Guidance: Sennybridge firing notice
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Sennybridge 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 as Blackberrys, smart ...

Guidance: Kingsbury ranges firing times
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Kingsbury Range Complex firing times 23 March to 6 April 2018.

The range danger area consists mainly of Kingsbury Woods and access to these is restricted to within the times when the range...

Guidance: Whittington ranges firing times
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Whittington Range Complex firing times for the 23 March to 6 April 2018.

The only right of way available for use by the public on the range complex is via the bridle path.

Maps are...

Form: Commercial fishing vessel licence application form
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Documents updated

Fill in this form to apply for a commercial fishing licence and send it to your local Marine Management Organisation (MMO) office with your:

certificate of registry for...
Guidance: Information rights appeals: register of tribunal cases
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register updated 21.3.18

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office reference...
Guidance: LRS latest release guidance
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: LRS documents added.

From 1 April 2016, the LRS service desk no longer offers a ‘password reset’ service. Please use the ‘forgotten password’ option or contact your super user.

Transparency data: FCO workforce management information January 2018
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Use a formation agent to register your company
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update of agents

This guide contains information on what services agents offer and a list of agents authorised to incorporate companies electronically with Companies House.

Transparency data: FCO workforce management information February 2018
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Italy - list of medical facilities/practitioners
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 20 March 2018

This list of English-speaking medical facilities/practitioners in Italy has been prepared for British Nationals who require medical assistance.

Guidance: Anti Money Laundering: service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for Sunday 25 March 2018 has been added.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the Anti Money Laundering Service.

Guidance: Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme: service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for Sunday 25 March 2018 has been added.

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

Guidance: Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings: service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for Sunday 25 March 2018 has been added.

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

Guidance: Self Assessment: service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for Sunday 25 March 2018 has been added.

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

Guidance: Inheritance Tax: service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for Sunday 25 March 2018 has been added.

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

Guidance: Legal aid in Spain
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated March 2018

Guidance on how to obtain legal aid while in Spain.

Promotional material: Companies House webinars
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Links to podcasts added.

Over the next few months, this page will be updated with information to help you learn more about the services we offer. From filing accounts and company information, to...

FOI release: FOI release: Initiative for Free Trade (IFT) launch event
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0911-17 releases information about arrangements for the launch event of the Initiative for Free Trade (formerly Institute for Free Trade), which was held at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) on 27...

Corporate report: PHE Board meeting papers: March 2018
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The agenda and papers available for the Public Health England (PHE) Board meeting of 21 March 2018.

Corporate report: Socio-economic spend report 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s decommissioning agenda offers both challenges and opportunities for the communities in which we operate.

Our nuclear sites are in remote areas, so they’re usually...

Guidance: Spain - list of medical facilities/practitioners
seen at 16:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated March 2018

This list of English-speaking medical facilities/practitioners in Spain has been prepared for British nationals who require medical assistance.

Experience of Crime: Findings from the 2016/17 Northern Ireland Crime Survey
seen at 16:30, 21 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

This document reports a breach of the Code of Practice for Official Statistics, or the relevant Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Orders, to which the Code applies as if it included these orders.

News story: Gender pay gap results published
seen at 16:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In common with most organisations, this is the first time that our gender pay gap has been analysed, and this report is therefore our baseline for improvement.

Our first priority is to understand the ...

Press release: Government investment to unlock more homes across England
seen at 16:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
a further 44 areas shortlisted for funding for major infrastructure projects worth &pound;4.1 billion and with the potential to deliver over 400,000 homes almost &pound;300 million funding in total...
Press release: North East man fined for running illegal scrapyard
seen at 16:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A man has been fined for running an illegal scrapyard in Teesside.

Anthony Hanley, 34, of Marton Burn Road in Middlesbrough, appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 20 March where he pleaded...

Press release: National Democracy Week Awards announced to mark suffrage centenary
seen at 16:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith, announced the awards in Parliament today, which will recognise national leaders in the area of democratic engagement.

National nominations will be divided...

Speech: Democracy Launch Event speech
seen at 16:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Welcome

Thank you Minister Atkins for those inspiring words. As you have said so clearly, this year is a tremendous opportunity to reflect on how far our democracy has come and the people who made that happen...

Press release: Labour market statistics for Scotland
seen at 16:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on today’s labour market statistics for Scotland, Scottish Secretary David Mundell said:

It is encouraging that Scotland’s unemployment rate has fallen over the year. However, the most recent...

News story: UK Hydrographic Office welcomes publication of UK Government ‘Future of the Sea’ Report
seen at 16:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has welcomed the publication of the UK Government’s Foresight ‘Future of the Sea’ report, which outlines a number of recommendations to help the UK utilise its current expertise...

News story: Multi-million-pound contract to enhance Royal Navy Type 45 fleet resilience
seen at 16:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Power Improvement Project (PIP) will enhance the resilience of the Type 45 class by installing additional power generation sources in each ship. Delivered as a major conversion project, the PIP will replace...

Transparency data: CNPA spending over £500 on government procurement card - February 2018
seen at 14:34, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of all spending over &pound;500 in February 2018 by the CNPA on a government procurement card.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - February 2018
seen at 14:34, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the CNPA on invoices over &pound;25,000 in February 2018.

Form: Make a claim to an employment tribunal (Form ET1)
seen at 14:34, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

You can also make a claim to an employment tribunal online.

Find out more about making a claim to an employment tribunal.

If you’re making a claim...

Guidance: Digital services for motor dealers (INF275)
seen at 14:34, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

DVLA’s services have been designed to make it as simple and efficient as possible for the motor industry to complete transactions.

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: land at Daw Mill Colliery, Daw Mill Lane, Arley (ref: 3149827 - 21 March 2018)
seen at 14:34, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal for the redevelopment of land for a maximum of 24,652 square metres of built floorspace for employment uses and a rail distribution depot for the ...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: land at Howard of Effingham School and Lodge Farm and Brown's Field, Brown's Lane, Effingham (ref: 3151098 - 21 March 2018)
seen at 14:34, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal for the erection of a replacement secondary school for Howard of Effingham and up to 258 residential dwellings with means of access to Howard of Effingham...

Form: Make your nomination for the Democracy Awards 2018
seen at 14:34, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

We know that individuals and organisations across the UK are working tirelessly to engage people in our democracy. Their work, particularly with under represented groups, has the potential to help people understand...

Form: Change your child’s name (Forms LOC022, LOC023, LOC024 and LOC026)
seen at 14:34, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

LOC019 is guidance for filling in:

Form LOC022 (the change of name deed for a minor, also known as the ‘deed poll’) 
 Form LOC023 (the ‘affadavit of best interest’, ...
Guidance: Code of practice for the construction of chain and wire ferries
seen at 14:34, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This code provides a design and construction standard for new chain ferries, including its machinery, equipment, stability and operation, to ensure that an adequate standard of safety and protection is provided...

Guidance: Recruitment and placement agencies approved by the MCA
seen at 14:34, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New list of approved agencies added

The attached table details recruitment and placement agencies approved by MCA under regulation 1.4 of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006

Policy paper: Civil Liability Bill
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The Civil Liability Bill makes important changes to the personal injury compensation system in England and Wales. The Bill reforms how the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) is set, aiming to ensure claimants...

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 21/03/18

These graphs compare current data with the average, using information from Environment Agency telemetry equipment at remote stations.

The graphs give an overview...

Guidance: Discretionary Housing Payments guidance manual
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changes to: paragraph 1.6 explaining Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs); paragraph 1.13 about DHPs in Scotland; paragraph 2.0 about award criteria; paragraphs 2.3 and 2.4 about rent deposits and rent...

Form: Make changes to your authorised testing facility (ATF)
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Use this form to make changes or update an existing ATF for the testing of heavy goods vehicles, trailers and public service vehicles.

You need to apply to make changes to:

your trading company...
FOI release: M25 Dartford Crossing traffic flow and accident stats
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Regulations Act for M25 Dartford Crossing traffic flow and accident stats.

FOI release: Highways England's Transport Consultancy contracts
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

A request was made for information relating to Highways England’s Transport Consultancy.

FOI release: Payments for the Farm Business Survey
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

FOI 9782: Payments to Nottingham University (Rural Business Research) for Farm Business Survey work and other Defra work for the financial years 2015 to 2016 and 2016 to 2017.

Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: March 2018
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended city Sterling index average in table 2

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that this is a summary of published material reflecting...

Guidance: PSN Inter-Provider Encryption Domain obligations
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Read this guidance to understand the requirements PSN Protected providers must meet in order to secure their network and any devices that access it. It covers acquiring, managing and disposing of devices as well...

Statutory guidance: Early education and childcare
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced 'Early education and childcare: valid from 1 September 2017' with an updated version.

This guidance is for local authorities.

It relates to their duties under section 2 of the <...

Notice: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change to rapid impact submission instructions.

The only way to apply is online.

Defence innovations can apply to any part of defence, and can include technological solutions as ...

Guidance: Housing Benefit general information bulletins 2018
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Bulletin G3/2018 with information about the Court of Appeal benefit cap judgement; local authority insight survey; how local authorities should contact DWP; the Scottish rate of income tax; HM ...

Notice: Tariff Quota Notice 202 (2017): new tariff quotas for agricultural and industrial products
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Commission Implementing Regulation (EC) No 2017/2466 was published in the Official Journal, ref. L351 on 30 December 2017 detailing new quotas which come into force on 1 January 2018.

Policy paper: Draft revised guidance on adults at risk in immigration detention
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The revised guidance was laid before Parliament in draft on 21 March 2018. Subject to Parliamentary processes, this will replace the previous guidance and will come into force on 2 July 2018.

Statutory guidance: Adults at risk in immigration detention
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Draft revised guidance published which is due to come into force on 2 July.

This guidance was laid in Parliament in draft on 21 July 2016 in line with section 59 of the Immigration Act 2016. It...

Form: Report your medical condition (form DIAB1)
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

diabetes hypoglycaemia other related conditions

Check the list of health conditions if yours ...

Form: Report your medical condition (form CN1)
seen at 14:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

ataxia essential tremor Friedrich’s ataxia Guillain Barré syndrome Huntington’s disease...
Guidance: ESFA financial assurance: monitoring the funding rules
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 2017 to 2018 user guide for funding monitoring reports and the financial assurance: monitoring the funding rules 2017 to 2018 document

This work gives the ESFA assurance that provision...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published FIS and Data Returns 2017 to 2018 Known Issues document for March 2018

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further education...

Guidance: Apprenticeship funding bands
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated: Apprenticeship standards funding bands

The list of apprenticeship standards shows the funding bands for starts from 1 May 2017. It lists the apprenticeship standards that have an approved...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Jamie Hughes
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 1265698 ...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Ian Stuart
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0342280 ...
Official Statistics: Planning Inspectorate Appeals Database
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This data set includes detailed information on a selection of the Planning Inspectorate’s (PINS) planning appeal casework decisions over a 5 year rolling period. Appeals currently in progress and those which ...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Michael Ian Robertson
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

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 teacher worked: Merseyside, North...
Guidance: Sennybridge firing notice
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Sennybridge 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 as Blackberrys, smart ...

Guidance: Kingsbury ranges firing times
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Kingsbury Range Complex firing times 23 March to 6 April 2018.

The range danger area consists mainly of Kingsbury Woods and access to these is restricted to within the times when the range...

Guidance: Whittington ranges firing times
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Whittington Range Complex firing times for the 23 March to 6 April 2018.

The only right of way available for use by the public on the range complex is via the bridle path.

Maps are...

Guidance: Filing your company's accounts
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to accounts podcast added.

This guide is for directors, secretaries and persons acting as advisers to UK registered companies. It covers the rules governing filing of accounts of UK registered...

Form: Commercial fishing vessel licence application form
seen at 14:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Documents updated

Fill in this form to apply for a commercial fishing licence and send it to your local Marine Management Organisation (MMO) office with your:

certificate of registry for...
Fraud and computer misuse statistics: confirmation as National Statistics
seen at 14:30, 21 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Confirmation of National Statistics status.

Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation to Iain Bell, Deputy National Statistician, Office for National Statistics.

News story: MOT rule changes: 20 May 2018
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The way that the MOT test works in England, Scotland and Wales will change from Sunday 20 May 2018.

The MOT test works differently in Northern Ireland.

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News story: Novichok nerve agent use in Salisbury: UK government response
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Prime Minister's call with the Japanese Prime Minister 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...

News story: Hong Kong and UK announce closer collaboration on trade and economic matters
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, and the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Edward Yau, today reaffirmed their commitment...

Press release: Employment rate reaches joint record high
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that 402,000 more people have moved into employment in the last year.

The unemployment rate (4.3%) has not been lower since 1975, and the number...

Press release: February 2018 Transaction Data
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In February:

HM Land Registry completed more than 1,632,960 applications to change or query the Land Register the South East topped the table of regional applications with 376,385

The transaction...

Speech: Strengthening financial oversight of Montenegrin Parliament
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Poštovani gospodine Sekuliću, gospodine Jovićeviću, dragi Emile, poštovani poslanici i poslanice,

Drago mi je da sam danas ovdje sa vama da obilježimo kraj faze projekta na kojem smo radili sa crnogorskom...

Speech: Brexit offers big opportunities to showcase our creativity and innovation
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Some people may say that Britain will struggle to trade with the rest of the world after we leave the European Union. Such a gloomy outlook fails to recognise the continued strength of the UK economy, with record...

News story: Prudential Regulation Authority launches public consultation on eligibility of guarantees
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has launched a public consultation on the eligibility of guarantees as unfunded credit protection.

The proposed changes seek to clarify what contracts...

Press release: Great response to the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross consultation
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Close to 1,000 people attended seven public information events throughout February, with a similar number submitting written feedback on the more detailed plans exhibited during consultation.

Consultation...

News story: Gender pay gap results published
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In common with most organisations, this is the first time that our gender pay gap has been analysed, and this report is therefore our baseline for improvement.

Our first priority is to understand the ...

Press release: Rescheduled dates are announced for A303 Stonehenge consultation events
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England has rearranged two consultation events for the A303 Stonehenge scheme, which were hit by severe weather which swept across the South West at the start of the month.

A scheme to upgrade...

News story: Call for Evidence opens for review of post-18 education
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The independent panel appointed to inform the Government’s Review of Post-18 Education and Funding has launched a call for evidence today (21 March).

The panel is seeking views from all interested...

Speech: Foreign Secretary and NATO Secretary General joint press conference on the Salisbury attack
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

joint press conference

Jens Stoltenberg

Welcome to NATO headquarters, it’s really a pleasure to meet you here today and also thank you for updating me on the latest developments on Salisbury investigation...

Press release: New charges announced for regulatory services
seen at 14:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has today published its new charging scheme for regulatory permits and services, which will be effective from 1 April 2018.

The new charges have been introduced so that businesses...

Guidance: Phonic screening data collection 2018: technical specification
seen at 11:44, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated academy process for submission to include non-geographical LA.

This specification is intended for:

suppliers developing software for use in management information systems (MIS) ...
Transparency data: Funding for personal adviser support for care leavers to age 25
seen at 11:44, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

A section 31 grant determination letter from the Department for Education to all local authorities in England. The letter notifies authorities of their new burdens funding allocations for 2018 to 2019 to provide...

Guidance: Toolkit for Parliamentarians
seen at 11:44, 21 March in Search (Our copy).
Parliamentarians’ role

Parliamentarians have a unique role to play in helping young people bridge the gap between their passion and commitment to different causes and representation in democratic society.

Policy paper: West of England housing package
seen at 11:44, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This interim package for the West of England will help to nearly double the number of new homes being delivered, increasing from a historical 4,000 homes to 7,500 homes a year over the next 3 years. This will...

Policy paper: Greater Manchester housing package
seen at 11:44, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The Greater Manchester housing package supports the government’s brownfield first policy as well as helping small and medium size builders to build out small sites.

The government will supply a package...

Policy paper: Oxfordshire housing deal
seen at 11:43, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

On 22 November 2017 the government announced that Oxfordshire would receive up to &pound;215 million of new funding to support their ambition to plan for and support the delivery of 100,000 homes by 2031, ...

Policy paper: Housing Infrastructure Fund
seen at 11:43, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added list of successful Forward Fund projects to go through to co-development.

The &pound;2.3 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund offers funding to local authorities on a competitive basis...

Policy paper: NHS mandate 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:43, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The mandate to NHS England for 2017-18 has been revised to reflect changes to NHS England's budget during the financial year (see page 13). The corresponding breakdown of budget figures in the financial...

Regulation: GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level conditions and requirements for ancient languages
seen at 11:43, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include revised version of the Department for Education's subject content.

This document sets out rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in biblical Hebrew, classical Greek and Latin...

Research and analysis: Future of the sea
seen at 11:42, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

This report considers the role that science and technology can play in understanding and providing solutions to the long-term issues affecting the sea. It outlines a number of recommendations to help the UK utilise...

Form: Apply for probate (Form PA1)
seen at 11:42, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Contact the HMRC helpline to find out if you can apply for probate online.

Read more about wills, probate and inheritance.

Check court and ...

Notice: NG17 8EP, Veolia ES Nottinghamshire Limited: environmental permit draft decision advertisement
seen at 11:42, 21 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. In some cases they also consult on ...

Transparency data: Gender pay gap report and data, 2017
seen at 11:42, 21 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 data annually. The gender pay gap is the difference between the average...

Notice: HR5 3LX, Mr Michael Davies, Mrs Susan Davies and Mr James Davies: environmental permit issued
seen at 11:42, 21 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: Mr Michael Davies...
Notice: NR14 6NZ, M Gaze & Co Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 11:42, 21 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: M Gaze & ...
Guidance: EYFSP return 2018: technical specification
seen at 11:42, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the specification. The version history describes the updates.

This specification is for:

suppliers developing software for use in management information systems local authorities...
Transparency data: CNPA spending over £500 on government procurement card - February 2018
seen at 11:42, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of all spending over &pound;500 in February 2018 by the CNPA on a government procurement card.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - February 2018
seen at 11:42, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the CNPA on invoices over &pound;25,000 in February 2018.

Form: Make a claim to an employment tribunal (Form ET1)
seen at 11:42, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

You can also make a claim to an employment tribunal online.

Find out more about making a claim to an employment tribunal.

If you’re making a claim...

Guidance: Digital services for motor dealers (INF275)
seen at 11:42, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

DVLA’s services have been designed to make it as simple and efficient as possible for the motor industry to complete transactions.

Promotional material: Companies House webinars
seen at 11:42, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Webinar added for Tuesday 3 April, 1pm to 2pm.

Over the next few months, this page will be updated with information to help you learn more about the services we offer. From filing accounts and ...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: land at Daw Mill Colliery, Daw Mill Lane, Arley (ref: 3149827 - 21 March 2018)
seen at 11:38, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal for the redevelopment of land for a maximum of 24,652 square metres of built floorspace for employment uses and a rail distribution depot for the ...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: land at Howard of Effingham School and Lodge Farm and Brown's Field, Brown's Lane, Effingham (ref: 3151098 - 21 March 2018)
seen at 11:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal for the erection of a replacement secondary school for Howard of Effingham and up to 258 residential dwellings with means of access to Howard of Effingham...

Scottish Crime and Justice Survey: confirmation as National Statistics
seen at 11:30, 21 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Confirmation of National Statistics designation. From Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation to Roger Halliday, Chief Statistician, Scottish Government.

Related...

Fraud and computer misuse statistics: confirmation as National Statistics
seen at 11:30, 21 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Confirmation of National Statistics status.

Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation to Iain Bell, Deputy National Statistician, Office for National Statistics.

Press release: Education Secretary praises profession on World Social Work Day
seen at 11:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Education Secretary Damian Hinds today (20 March) marked World Social Work Day by setting out a series of measures to raise the status of the profession and praising social workers for the difference they make...

News story: Hong Kong and UK announce closer collaboration on trade and economic matters
seen at 11:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In a joint statement on closer collaboration on trade and economic matters, the 2 governments identified 3 key areas for further developing collaboration:

innovation creative industries belt and road...
Press release: New river forecasts for North East communities
seen at 11:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A new service which allows people to get forecasts for river levels to help them plan for flooding is available for two locations in the North East.

It is being provided by the Environment Agency on the...

Press release: Employment rate reaches joint record high
seen at 11:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that 402,000 more people have moved into employment in the last year.

The unemployment rate (4.3%) has not been lower since 1975, and the number...

Press release: February 2018 Transaction Data
seen at 11:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In February:

HM Land Registry completed more than 1,632,960 applications to change or query the Land Register the South East topped the table of regional applications with 376,385

The transaction...

Notice: England Coast Path from Weybourne to Hunstanton: comment on proposals
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

On 21 March 2018, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast between Weybourne and Hunstanton...

Map: England Coast Path in the east of England
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated to show Weybourne to Hunstanton stretch is now at stage 4.

The map shows the stretches and provisional timings for improving coastal access in the east of England. Use the links in...

Map: England Coast Path: overview of progress
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Map updated to show Weybourne to Hunstanton stretch is now at stage 4.

This map shows where work to improve coastal access has been completed, is under way or expected to start.

Official Statistics: Personal Independence Payment: April 2013 to January 2018
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

These Personal Independence Payment (PIP) official statistics include data up to 31 January 2018 for:

caseloads (cases in payment) registrations, clearances and awards award rates mandatory reconsiderations...
Official Statistics: Universal Credit: 29 April 2013 to 8 February 2018
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

These monthly experimental statistics include the total number of people:

who have made a claim for Universal Credit to 8 February 2018 who have made a claim and have attended an initial interview, ...
Guidance: Newborn and infant physical examination screening: standards
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of new standards applicable from 1 April 2018

These documents present the national screening standards for the NHS newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) screening programme...

Guidance: Universal Credit and landlords
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Universal Credit and rented housing: guide for landlords – removed link to UC47 form and replaced it with a link to the online service in section 9 of English version. Replaced 'Personal budgeting and...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the latest Cold Weather Payment estimates with data to 16 March 2018.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment.

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments scheme runs...

National Statistics: Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update with provisional data from February 2018

This publication presents monthly estimates of the number of residential and non-residential property transactions in the UK and its constituent ...

National Statistics: HMRC Tax Receipts and National Insurance Contributions for the UK
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The bulletin and table have been updated to include the latest provisional receipts data.

The published bulletin and table includes historical receipts on a monthly and annual basis for all HMRC...

Research and analysis: Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2018
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).
Data Source

Stat-Xplore is an online tool for exploring some of DWP’s main statistics. You can use Stat-Xplore to create your own tables and charts.

The move to publishing benefit data using Stat...

Guidance: Universal Credit statistics: background information and methodology
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated background information and methodology document - revised the narrative and graphs on pages 10 and 12.

The Universal Credit statistics show how many people have claimed, started ...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of the estimated Cold Weather Payments in Great Britain, 1 Nov 2016 to 31 March 2017. The previous estimates of the total number of recipients in receipt of Pension Credit...

Transparency data: OSCAR – publishing data from the database: March 2018
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

The third set of quarterly data for the financial year 2017-2018. This dataset, in addition to the previous OSCAR and COINS releases, makes public spending data more accessible.

OSCAR is a cross government...

Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: March 2018
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that this is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting organisations themselves...

Official Statistics: Database of forecasts for the UK economy
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with March data

Each month we publish independent forecasts of key economic and fiscal indicators for the UK economy. Forecasts before 2010 are hosted by The National Archives...

National Statistics: Immigration statistics, October to December 2017 second edition
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Following the publication of ‘Immigration Statistics, October to December 2017’, an inconsistency has been noted between the asylum decisions pending figure in table as_01 and the Asylum Initial decision...

National Statistics: Immigration statistics, October to December 2017: data tables second edition
seen at 10:33, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Following the publication of ‘Immigration Statistics, October to December 2017’, an inconsistency has been noted between the asylum decisions pending figure in table as_01 and the Asylum Initial decision...

National Statistics: Public sector finances bulletin
seen at 10:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with February data.

The public sector finances statistical bulletin is published jointly by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and HM Treasury on a monthly basis and provides the ...

Guidance: Phonic screening data collection 2018: technical specification
seen at 10:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated academy process for submission to include non-geographical LA.

This specification is intended for:

suppliers developing software for use in management information systems (MIS) ...
Transparency data: Funding for personal adviser support for care leavers to age 25
seen at 10:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

A section 31 grant determination letter from the Department for Education to all local authorities in England. The letter notifies authorities of their new burdens funding allocations for 2018 to 2019 to provide...

Guidance: Toolkit for Parliamentarians
seen at 10:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).
Parliamentarians’ role

Parliamentarians have a unique role to play in helping young people bridge the gap between their passion and commitment to different causes and representation in democratic society.

Guidance: DHSC non-executive appointments
seen at 10:32, 21 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document to include appointment of chair to the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).

Details about appointments made to the department’s public bodies and expert committees.

For further...

National Pupil Database Access
seen at 10:30, 21 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation to Neil McIvor, Head of Profession, Department for Education.

Related links:

Letter from Ed Humpherson ...

Response on National Pupil Database Access
seen at 10:30, 21 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation, to Jen Persson. Related links:

Ed Humpherson to Neil McIvor

Speech: Social care commentary: what do local authorities need to do to improve from inadequate
seen at 10:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In this commentary, I want to share some of the things we see local authorities (LAs) across the country doing as they move away from inadequate – the ingredients for improving, if you will. I also want to celebrate...

Speech: Opening address at the GREAT Festival of Innovation Hong Kong
seen at 10:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning to everyone.

It’s a real pleasure to finally be here, at the start of the GREAT Festival of Innovation in Hong Kong.

For myself and the members of my team who have travelled from ...

News story: Developing healthcare innovations: apply for business funding
seen at 10:30, 21 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Biomedical Catalyst fund has up to &pound;10 million to invest in innovative projects that tackle some of the biggest healthcare challenges in the world.

Better and more efficient

A growing and...