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28 March 2018

Press release: PM call with Chancellor Merkel: 28 March 2018
seen at 22:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel this evening.

The PM began by thanking the Chancellor for her strong support and solidarity...

Press release: Reino Unido e Brasil assinam acordos durante 10ª reunião do JETCO
seen at 21:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Londres (28 de março) - O ministro da Indústria, Comércio Exterior e Serviços, Marcos Jorge de Lima, e o Ministro de Comércio Internacional do Reino Unido, Liam Fox, presidiram hoje a 10ª reunião do Comitê Econômico...

Guidance: Falls prevention: cost-effective commissioning
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Correction made to STP population values within the tool.

The return on investment tool pulls together evidence on the effectiveness and associated costs for interventions aimed at preventing falls...

Guidance: Upland Offer: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Option and supplement descriptions and prescriptions document corrected to confirm that land use for the year of application must be recorded as permanent grassland.

The Upland Offer is open for...

Policy paper: Women in Finance Charter
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated links in the 'Women in Finance Charter (March 2018)' document.

In March 2018, HM Treasury announced that a further 45 firms have signed the Women in Finance Charter, taking the total...

Guidance: Annex 8 of Mid Tier and new Countryside Stewardship Offers for Wildlife manual
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: In Annex 8, correction to Upland Offer to confirm that land use for the year of application must be recorded as permanent grassland.

The Countryside Stewardship Offers for Wildlife are open for...

Guidance: Qualifications: eligible for public funding
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the 2018 to 2019 list of qualifications in the English and maths legal entitlement offer, the legal entitlements and qualification eligibility principles within in the adult education budget...

Guidance: Higher Tier: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Higher Tier manual amended. The 6 changes are listed in revisions table on page 2.

These documents apply to the 2018 application round for Countryside Stewardship (CS).

The deadline for...

Guidance: Mid Tier: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Mid Tier manual amended. The 3 changes are listed in revisions table on page 2.

These documents apply to the 2018 application round for Countryside Stewardship (CS).

The deadline:

...
Guidance: Energy Technology List (ETL): Flyer
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Energy Technology List comprises the technologies that qualify for the UK government’s energy-saving Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme and their energy-saving eligibility criteria.

See the <...

Guidance: ETL and ECA scheme presentation for purchasers
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Energy Technology List comprises the technologies that qualify for the UK government’s energy-saving Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme and their energy-saving eligibility criteria.

See the <...

Guidance: ETL and ECA scheme presentation for manufacturers and suppliers
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Energy Technology List comprises the technologies that qualify for the UK government’s energy-saving Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme and their energy-saving eligibility criteria.

See the <...

Guidance: Energy Technology List (ETL) Manufacturer's Toolkit
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Energy Technology List comprises the technologies that qualify for the UK government’s energy-saving Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme and their energy-saving eligibility criteria.

See the <...

Statutory guidance: RLE1 form and guidance
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance published: 'How to check and change your hedge information'.

How to check and change your hedge information

This guidance explains how to check the information RPA holds about hedges...

FOI release: FOI releases for December 2017
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information releases by Ministry of Justice for December 2017.

Guidance: LRS: registration documents
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated versions of Organisation amendment form, Change of super user, LRB organisation registration form, AO organisation registration form, LRS learning provider agreement and LRS awarding organisation...

Guidance: LRS: schedule for uploading ILR/NPD achievement data
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: LRS schedule for uploading ILR/NPD achievement data to the PLR document updated.

This information is provided on a quarterly basis by the Learning Records Service.

FOI release: DVSA FOI disclosure log, January 2018
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

This is a list of responses to FOI requests to DVSA where some or all of the requested information was given to the person who asked for it.

It covers responses sent in January 2018.

To request...

Transparency data: DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from February 2018
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

DVLA publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS). The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

Open consultation: Implementing functional skills reform
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added draft conditions and guidance documents.

Functional skills qualifications (FSQs) in English and mathematics are being reformed and will be introduced for first teaching in September 2019.

FOI release: FOI releases for January 2018
seen at 20:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information releases by Ministry of Justice for January 2018.

Speech: Adapting UN Peacekeeping to Fit Our Times
seen at 20:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President, first of all for convening this debate and for your contribution at this most opportune and important time.

May I also take this opportunity to thank Secretary-General Guterres...

Guidance: Performance analyst: levels of capability
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Business relationship manager: levels of capability
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Change and release manager: levels of capability
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Command and control centre manager: levels of capability
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Engineer - application operations: levels of capability
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: British forces air strikes in Iraq and Syria: monthly list
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Strike updates for January and February 2018.

Details of air strikes on Daesh by Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft who are supporting Iraqi ground forces as part of the international coalition...

Guidance: Engineer - end user computing: levels of capability
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Engineer - infrastructure operations: levels of capability
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Incident manager: levels of capability
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: IT service manager: levels of capability
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Problem manager: levels of capability
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness).

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Guidance: Service desk manager: levels of capability
seen at 18:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Falls prevention: cost-effective commissioning
seen at 18:42, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Correction made to STP population values within the tool.

The return on investment tool pulls together evidence on the effectiveness and associated costs for interventions aimed at preventing falls...

Guidance: Service transition manager: levels of capability
seen at 18:42, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Test engineer: levels of capability
seen at 18:42, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Notice: Excise Notice 85c: anti-forestalling restrictions - cigarettes
seen at 18:41, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This notice has been changed to provide an assumed budget date in relation to the 2018 anti-forestalling restrictions and confirms changes to the formula on calculating your allocation.

This notice...

Guidance: Business analyst: levels of capability
seen at 18:41, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Delivery manager: levels of capability
seen at 18:41, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Product manager: levels of capability
seen at 18:41, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Correspondence: ESFA update: March 2018
seen at 18:41, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Update 397.

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 on GOV.UK...

Guidance: Upland Offer: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 18:41, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Option and supplement descriptions and prescriptions document corrected to confirm that land use for the year of application must be recorded as permanent grassland.

The Upland Offer is open for...

Policy paper: Women in Finance Charter
seen at 18:41, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated links in the 'Women in Finance Charter (March 2018)' document.

In March 2018, HM Treasury announced that a further 45 firms have signed the Women in Finance Charter, taking the total...

Guidance: Annex 8 of Mid Tier and new Countryside Stewardship Offers for Wildlife manual
seen at 18:41, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: In Annex 8, correction to Upland Offer to confirm that land use for the year of application must be recorded as permanent grassland.

The Countryside Stewardship Offers for Wildlife are open for...

Guidance: Qualifications: eligible for public funding
seen at 18:41, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the 2018 to 2019 list of qualifications in the English and maths legal entitlement offer, the legal entitlements and qualification eligibility principles within in the adult education budget...

Guidance: Higher Tier: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 18:35, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Higher Tier manual amended. The 6 changes are listed in revisions table on page 2.

These documents apply to the 2018 application round for Countryside Stewardship (CS).

The deadline for...

Guidance: Mid Tier: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 18:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Mid Tier manual amended. The 3 changes are listed in revisions table on page 2.

These documents apply to the 2018 application round for Countryside Stewardship (CS).

The deadline:

...
Guidance: Energy Technology List (ETL): Flyer
seen at 18:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Energy Technology List comprises the technologies that qualify for the UK government’s energy-saving Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme and their energy-saving eligibility criteria.

See the <...

Guidance: ETL and ECA scheme presentation for purchasers
seen at 18:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Energy Technology List comprises the technologies that qualify for the UK government’s energy-saving Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme and their energy-saving eligibility criteria.

See the <...

Guidance: ETL and ECA scheme presentation for manufacturers and suppliers
seen at 18:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Energy Technology List comprises the technologies that qualify for the UK government’s energy-saving Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme and their energy-saving eligibility criteria.

See the <...

Guidance: Energy Technology List (ETL) Manufacturer's Toolkit
seen at 18:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Energy Technology List comprises the technologies that qualify for the UK government’s energy-saving Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme and their energy-saving eligibility criteria.

See the <...

Statutory guidance: RLE1 form and guidance
seen at 18:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance published: 'How to check and change your hedge information'.

How to check and change your hedge information

This guidance explains how to check the information RPA holds about hedges...

FOI release: FOI releases for December 2017
seen at 18:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information releases by Ministry of Justice for December 2017.

Guidance: LRS: registration documents
seen at 18:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated versions of Organisation amendment form, Change of super user, LRB organisation registration form, AO organisation registration form, LRS learning provider agreement and LRS awarding organisation...

Guidance: LRS: schedule for uploading ILR/NPD achievement data
seen at 18:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: LRS schedule for uploading ILR/NPD achievement data to the PLR document updated.

This information is provided on a quarterly basis by the Learning Records Service.

FOI release: DVSA FOI disclosure log, January 2018
seen at 18:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

This is a list of responses to FOI requests to DVSA where some or all of the requested information was given to the person who asked for it.

It covers responses sent in January 2018.

To request...

Transparency data: DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from February 2018
seen at 18:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

DVLA publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS). The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

Open consultation: Implementing functional skills reform
seen at 18:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added draft conditions and guidance documents.

Functional skills qualifications (FSQs) in English and mathematics are being reformed and will be introduced for first teaching in September 2019.

FOI release: FOI releases for January 2018
seen at 18:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information releases by Ministry of Justice for January 2018.

Guidance: Lead technical writer: skills they need
seen at 18:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have added the capability 'Technical understanding' in response to a request from the community.

This is the standardised cross-government guidance for the lead technical writer role. The guidance...

Guidance: Technical writer: skills they need
seen at 18:32, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have added the capability 'Technical understanding' in response to a request from the community.

This is the standardised cross-government guidance for the technical writer role. The guidance...

Press release: Parole Board statement following decision of Judicial Review in the case of John Worboys
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

As a result of the bravery and determination of the women who brought this challenge, the experience of victims will be better and there will be much simpler ways to challenge our decisions in the future.

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News story: Simpler Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures for the AFPS
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

MOD’s Veterans UK organisation, part of Defence Business Services, have taken steps to simplify the Armed Forces Pension Schemes complaints process, known as the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures.

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Press release: Government tackles diversity issues head on
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In the first event of its kind, Digital and Culture Secretary Matt Hancock, brought together more than 100 organisations from across the digital, culture, media and sporting worlds to address diversity concerns...

News story: Inspection report published: Stansted Airport
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, David Bolt, has published his inspection report on Stansted Airport.

The completed report was sent to the Home Secretary on 1 February 2018.

News story: Inspection report published: Right to Rent
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, David Bolt, has published his inspection report on the ‘Right to Rent’ scheme.

The completed report was sent to the Home Secretary on 7 February...

News story: The Independent Chief Inspector publishes 5 reports.
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).
An inspection of exit checks

The Home Office’s Exit Check Programme ran from April 2014 until 31 May 2016, when it was formally closed. The inspection concluded that this was premature and makes 1 overarching...

News story: Contacting the Redundancy Payments helpline
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Due to business improvement work, the Redundancy Payments Service helplines will close at 2pm on Thursday 29 March.

The helplines will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 3 April but will be offering a limited service...

News story: Joint statement from UK-Brazil Joint Economic and Trade Committee
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

On 28 March 2018 the United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, and the Brazilian Minister for Industry, Foreign Trade and Services, Marcos Jorge de Lima, co-chaired the tenth UK-...

News story: Boost to support disadvantaged families during the holidays
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

New funding for organisations to research ways of supporting disadvantaged families during the school holidays has been launched by the Education Minister Nadhim Zahawi today (28 March).

The &pound...

Press release: PM call with President Trump: 28 March 2018
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

Prime Minister Theresa May today spoke with President Trump to welcome the US decision to expel 60 Russian diplomats in response to the use of a nerve agent in Salisbury...

News story: Resistant gonorrhoea case reminds importance of safe sex
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Dr Gwenda Hughes, Consultant Scientist and Head of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Section at Public Health England (PHE), said:

We are investigating a case who has gonorrhoea which was acquired...

News story: Government Property Agency goes live
seen at 18:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government Property Agency (GPA) delivers property and workplace solutions across government. We are introducing a portfolio-led approach to managing central government general purpose property as a strategic...

Guidance: Software developer: levels of capability
seen at 16:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

Find out about the other specialist roles in the Digital...

FOI release: FOI releases for October 2017
seen at 16:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FOI's published.

Freedom of Information releases by Ministry of Justice for October 2017.

Guidance: Technical architect: levels of capability
seen at 16:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

Find out about the other specialist roles in the Digital...

Guidance: Armed forces and reserve forces pension schemes: guidance booklets
seen at 16:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRP) process for the Armed Forces Pension Schemes has been revised

Please note that the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRP) process for the Armed...

Guidance: Security architect: levels of capability
seen at 16:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

Find out about the other specialist roles in the Digital...

Guidance: Network architect: levels of capability
seen at 16:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

Find out about the other specialist roles in the Digital...

Guidance: Reducing unintentional injuries among children and young people
seen at 16:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the documents with revised versions.

Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of preventable death for children and young people and a major cause of ill health and serious disability...

Guidance: Infrastructure engineer: levels of capability
seen at 16:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

Find out about the other specialist roles in the Digital...

Guidance: Vietnam: country policy and information notes
seen at 16:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on ethnic and religious minority groups published.

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

Guidance: High needs strategic planning fund
seen at 16:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'High needs benchmarking tool' to include 2016 to 2017 Section 251 outturn data and the latest 2018 to 2019 national funding formula allocations.

These documents provide local authorities...

FOI release: FOI releases for November 2017
seen at 16:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information releases by Ministry of Justice for November 2017.

Guidance: Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill: policy factsheets
seen at 16:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The factsheets cover:

hereditaments occupied or owned by the same person

higher amount for long-term empty dwellings

Independent report: DFID response to ICAI recommendations on: DFID’s approach to value for money in programme and portfolio management
seen at 16:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

DFID welcomes the Independent Commission for Aid Impact’s performance review of DFID’s approach to value for money (VfM) in programme and portfolio management.

VfM is central to everything we do in DFID...

Statutory guidance: Transitional National Plan (TNP): quarterly register
seen at 16:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the new Transitional National Plan quarterly register for 2018.

The TNP is issued by Defra in accordance with Article 32 of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and associated guidance...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 16:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update on face to face notifications and further tender opportunities for 2018 contract work.

Latest updates 28 March 2018 – Update on face to face notifications

On 28 March, LAA completed notifying...

Guidance: Development operations: levels of capability
seen at 16:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: MIN 495 Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work
seen at 16:35, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MIN 495 file updated

Notice to all operators and masters of all vessels on inland waterways and on limited coastal operations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1853.

Guidance: Gold Framework - 2018 Edition
seen at 16:35, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Gold Framework sets out how the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and UK Sport work jointly to support the bidding for and staging of major sporting events at a UK-level.

The...

Consultation outcome: Reforming functional skills qualifications in English and maths
seen at 16:35, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added consultation feedback and analysis documents.

This consultation is about our approach to regulating reformed functional skills qualifications in English and maths. These new qualifications...

Open consultation: Implementing functional skills reform
seen at 16:35, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Functional skills qualifications (FSQs) in English and mathematics are being reformed and will be introduced for first teaching in September 2019.

In September 2017 we consulted on our approach to regulating...

Guidance: Data architect: levels of capability
seen at 16:35, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

Find out about the other specialist roles in the Digital...

Guidance: Test manager: levels of capability
seen at 16:35, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Niteworks project summaries
seen at 16:34, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Niteworks project reports are listed in the Maritime, Land, Air and Joint environments, giving the title and brief description of the project. The status of the project at the time of publication is also...

Guidance: Technical Insights
seen at 16:34, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

These provide in-depth analysis and technical insights into a wide range of Niteworks projects dealing with Capability Coherence, Styles of Architecting, Evaluation of Complex Systems and a Maturity Modelling...

Guidance: Niteworks Inform Magazine: An update for defence decision makers
seen at 16:34, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Since the magazine’s inception in October 2014, 5 editions have been produced, the last in March 2018. The articles included in the magazine are based on actual experience gained during Niteworks projects and...

Guidance: Sri Lanka: country policy and information notes
seen at 16:34, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Information on religious minority groups published.

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

Open consultation: Parental bereavement leave and pay
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

We’re seeking views on key issues which will help to shape the policy on Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay, to ensure that the policy is right both for those who seek to rely on it and those who have to administer...

Guidance: Niteworks Replacement Industry Day clarification questions and responses
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Industry days are early engagement opportunities for potential suppliers to understand the requirement, provide feedback and potentially identify sub-contracting opportunities.

Guidance: QAT analyst: levels of capability
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: School workforce planning
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'School workforce planning guidance'.

This guidance is for:

school leadership teams school business managers and finance directors executive headteachers academy CEOs governors...
Guidance: UK Defence Innovation: Design and implementation of a system to realise value through exploitation of novelty (white paper)
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Some of this ‘intellectual capital’ has the potential to be synthesised across projects and then exploited by the Defence Enterprise to achieve strategic and systemic change. These key ideas are communicated ...

Guidance: Continuous Capability Evolution: A Practical Approach to the Acquisition of Modern Defence Capabilities (white paper)
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Some of this ‘intellectual capital’ has the potential to be synthesised across projects and then exploited by the Defence Enterprise to achieve strategic and systemic change. These key ideas are communicated ...

Guidance: Holistic Complex System Intervention Evaluation: Understanding the nature of defence capability (white paper)
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Some of this ‘intellectual capital’ has the potential to be synthesised across projects and then exploited by the Defence Enterprise to achieve strategic and systemic change. These key ideas are communicated ...

Guidance: Styles of Architecting: A smarter approach to architecting the Defence Enterprise (white paper)
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Some of this ‘intellectual capital’ has the potential to be synthesised across projects and then exploited by the Defence Enterprise to achieve strategic and systemic change. These key ideas are communicated ...

Guidance: Advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue for 2017 to 2018.

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

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Guidance: Indecent images of children campaign: supporter pack
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the toolkit.

To better protect potential victims and reduce demand on the criminal justice system, the campaign aims to:

prevent offending before it occurs disrupt the escalation...
Guidance: Service owner: levels of capability
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for the role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

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Guidance: Housing Benefit subsidy circulars 2018
seen at 16:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HB Subsidy Circulars S5/2018: Additional New Burdens funding to meet the costs of implementing Welfare Reform changes in 2018-19, S6/2018: Payment of New Burdens relating to the Single Fraud Investigation...

British Ocean Sediment Core Research Facility commissioning - Community consultation
seen at 16:33, 28 March in NERC news (Our copy).

As part of the commissioning process for the British Ocean Sediment Core Research Facility (BOSCORF), NERC would like to offer users and the wider community the opportunity to input into the specific requirements...

Press release: Hefty fines for unlicensed anglers
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Two men have been handed hefty court fines for fishing illegally in separate offences at Manor Farm Lakes Northill, Bedford.

They were caught in May last year fishing without a rod licence during targeted...

Statement to Parliament: Justice Secretary's oral statement re: Worboys judicial review
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I’d like to make a statement on the High Court judgment handed down this morning in the case relating to the Parole Board decision to release John Radford, formerly known as John ...

News story: Simpler Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures for the AFPS
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

MOD’s Veterans UK organisation, part of Defence Business Services, have taken steps to simplify the Armed Forces Pension Schemes complaints process, known as the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures.

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News story: Immersive technologies for audiences of the future: new funding
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

New immersive technologies such as virtual, augmented and mixed reality are changing how we experience the world around us – from entertainment to art, to shops and classrooms.

There will be opportunities...

Press release: Government tackles diversity issues head on
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In the first event of its kind, Digital and Culture Secretary Matt Hancock, today brought together more than 100 organisations from across the digital, culture, media and sporting worlds to address diversity ...

Press release: UK to lead second revolution in quantum technologies
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The next generation of navigation systems that could operate without GPS, cameras that can see round corners and truly trust-worthy methods of exchanging data are 3 of the devices and systems that could be developed...

News story: Inspection report published: The Home Office's Exit Checks Programme
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, David Bolt, has published his inspection report on Exit Checks.

The completed report was sent to the Home Secretary on 30 January 2018.

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Speech: Matt Hancock speaking at the Cultural Industries Sector Deal launch
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s great to be here at this iconic venue, which has attracted the cream of creative talent for years - Bob Dylan, The Clash, The Rolling Stones.

So it is the perfect venue to be celebrating the creative...

News story: IPO launches PPH Agreement and IP Toolkit with Brazil
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The IPO and INPI signed a PPH agreement on 28 March at the 10th UK-Brazil Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) in London. The UK meets Brazil annually, using JETCO as a forum to pursue UK trade policy and...

News story: Inspection report published: Potential Victims of Modern Slavery
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, David Bolt, has published his report of the re-inspection of Border Force’s identification and treatment of Potential Victims of Modern Slavery.

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News story: Inspection report published: Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, David Bolt, has published his inspection report on how the Home Office considers the ‘best interests’ of unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

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Speech: Matt Hancock speaking at the DCMS Diversity Forum
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s brilliant to be here at this incredible venue.

We look around at the great artists that are on the walls. I can just imagine the Fab Four right in front of me. It is electric to be here.

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Press release: Easter crackdown on illegal fishing
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

They’ll be out in force patrolling waters throughout the North East to make sure anglers are fishing in the right place, with the right tackle and equipment, and with a valid licence.

Easter and the upcoming...

News story: Civil news: tender opportunities for 2018 contract work
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

We are seeking to secure additional services in the following areas to ensure universally good coverage for 2018 civil contract work:

specialist legal advice delivered via the Civil Legal Advice...

News story: 5 reports from the Independent Chief Inspector published today
seen at 16:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).
An inspection of exit checks

The Home Office’s Exit Check Programme ran from April 2014 until 31 May 2016, when it was formally closed. The inspection concluded that this was premature and makes 1 overarching...

Guidance: Byelaws documents
seen at 14:51, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Legislation web address and note of change of titles.

Key documents relating to Ministry of Defence byelaws.

Note: The derivation of powers document above gives the derivation of...

Promotional material: Step-by-step guide for buyers
seen at 14:51, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

A step-by-step guide to the support available for overseas buyers.

Find our more about the competitive finance UKEF offers when you buy from the UK and read case studies illustrating our support...

Promotional material: Case studies: UKEF's global network
seen at 14:51, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Case studies illustrating UKEF’s support for overseas buyers.

Find out more about the competitive finance UKEF offers when you buy from the UK and read our step-by-step guide for overseas buyers...

Guidance: MOD boundary markers
seen at 14:51, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The obligation to mark the boundary of a site arises under the Military Lands Act 1892 if byelaws have been made for that site. (In the absence of byelaws a landowner is not normally required to mark the...

Form: Inspecting independent schools: questionnaire for staff
seen at 14:51, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The questionnaire has been updated to include questions used in Ofsted’s inspection questionnaire for staff in maintained schools and academies, to ensure a consistent approach for all schools.

Guidance: Children in need census 2017 to 2018: guide
seen at 14:51, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Children in need census 2017 to 2018: guide for local authorities'. Changes are described in the document version history.

This guide is for local authorities preparing a children in...

Guidance: Children in need census 2018 to 2019: guide
seen at 14:51, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Children in need census 2018 to 2019: guide for local authorities'. Changes are described in the document version history.

This guide is for local authorities preparing their children...

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Mitie
seen at 14:51, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
Independent report: The Westminster Bridge terrorist attack
seen at 14:50, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Report of the ‘snapshot review’ conducted by Max Hill QC of the police investigation, Operation Classific, that followed the Westminster Bridge terror attack on 22 March 2017.

Guidance: Motor fuel greenhouse gas emissions reporting
seen at 14:50, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information on how fuel suppliers should comply with the Motor Fuel (Road Vehicle and Mobile Machinery) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulations.

This guidance provides information...

Guidance: Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) guidance: year 11
seen at 14:46, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

This Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) guidance is for fuel suppliers, independent verifiers and others involved in the supply of biofuels in the UK (but not those reporting under the Motor Fuel Greenhouse...

Corporate report: Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation: annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:45, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Report showing value and outcomes of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) scheme. This includes:

the value for the reporting period forecasts of the value in future reporting periods...
Guidance: Ultra-low emission bus scheme: application and guidance 2018
seen at 14:45, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ultra-low emission bus scheme: application and guidance 2018.

Application form and guidance on funding eligibility and criteria for the ultra-low emission bus scheme. The main aims of the ultra...

Policy paper: HGV levy tax information and impact note
seen at 14:45, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

This measure changes the HGV levy which is currently up to &pound;10 a day or &pound;1,000 a year, depending on the vehicle’s size and weight. In future the levy will also depend on vehicle emissions (...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with A)
seen at 14:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Airedale NHS Foundation Trust' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 14:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Basel Cottage Holidays' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Corporate report: State of the Estate report: 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:44, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

This annual report describes the government’s progress throughout 2016 to 2017 to reduce the size and improve the efficiency of central government property that makes up the civil estate.

This report ...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with C)
seen at 14:43, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Construction Industry Secure Ltd' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with F)
seen at 14:42, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Fleetwood Town FC Community Trust' and 'FutureFuel Operations Ltd' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with H to J)
seen at 14:41, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Heritage Healthcare Windsor' and 'Hoops Security Ltd' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with L)
seen at 14:41, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Level 1 Group Limited' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 14:40, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'OSATO Ltd' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 14:39, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Simpsons Removals & Storage Ltd', 'Sunny Meed Surgery' and 'Surrey & Hampshire HGV Training armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with T)
seen at 14:38, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'The Freedom Group of Companies Ltd' and 'The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with M)
seen at 14:38, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Deletion of 'Mr Osato Ltd' armed forces covenant. The company has changed their name and now their covenant is listed as 'OSATO Ltd'

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 14:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'VEKA Plc' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Search for businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant
seen at 14:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update of 15 new covenants to 'search for businesses who have signed the armed forces covenants'

Find out which businesses have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and what they are pledging to do...

Policy paper: Response to the report on a re-inspection of Border Force’s identification and treatment of potential victims of modern slavery
seen at 14:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office’s response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s report which includes achievements and recommendations for improvement.

Policy paper: Response to an inspection of how the Home Office considers the ‘best interests’ of unaccompanied asylum seeking children
seen at 14:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office’s response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s report which includes achievements and recommendations for improvement.

Policy paper: Response to an inspection report on exit checks
seen at 14:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office’s response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s report which includes achievements and recommendations for improvement.

Notice: TF13 6JN, Dinnawell Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

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

Policy paper: Response to an inspection report on Border Force operations at Stansted Airport
seen at 14:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office’s response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s report which includes achievements and recommendations for improvement.

Corporate report: National Security Capability Review (NSCR)
seen at 14:37, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The National Security Council commissioned a focused National Security Capability Review (NSCR) in support of ongoing implementation of the 2015 National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security...

Corporate report: Capability Review of the cross-Government Funds
seen at 14:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

In 2017, the National Security Adviser (NSA) initiated a review of the cross-Government Funds. The review formed part of the wider National Security Capability Review (NSCR), which examined policy and plans that...

Guidance: Data collection and performance analysis dictionary for NHS screening
seen at 14:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2017 to 2018 data dictionary.

The data dictionary lists all data required from both the child health records departments and the newborn screening laboratories and provides definitions of...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Sudan
seen at 14:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 28/03/2018, Sudan (Reg 2018/512)

In 2014 the earlier Sudan legislation was repealed and replaced by Council Regulation (EU) No. 747/2014 and the <...

Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
seen at 14:36, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 28/03/2018, Sudan (Reg 2018/512)

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) publishes a list of all those subject to financial sanctions imposed...

Research and analysis: Literature review: Home Office treatment of unaccompanied asylum seeking children
seen at 14:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Chief inspector commissioned an academic literature review in support of his own inspection into ‘how the Home Office considers the ‘best interests’ of unaccompanied asylum seeking children.’ The commission...

Guidance: User researcher: levels of capability
seen at 14:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The tables include:

the levels of capability needed for each role definitions of the levels (expert, practitioner, working, awareness)

Find out about the other specialist roles in the Digital...

Policy paper: Response to the report on an inspection of the 'Right to Rent' scheme
seen at 14:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office’s response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s report which includes achievements and recommendations for improvement.

Employers confirm automatic enrolment now business as usual
seen at 14:31, 28 March in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Automatic enrolment is business as usual for employers who report they spend less than an hour a month on their ongoing pension duties.
Press release: Creative Industries Sector Deal launched
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).
More than &pound;150 million will be jointly invested by government and industry to help the country’s world-leading cultural and creative businesses thrive as part of landmark Sector Deal Britain’s creative...
Press release: Making Britain the best place in the world for the creative industries to thrive
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).
More than &pound;150 million will be jointly invested by government and industry to help the country’s world-leading cultural and creative businesses thrive as part of landmark Sector Deal Britain’s creative...
News story: Dstl forensic expertise secures conviction for Parsons Green Bomber
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Parsons Green bomber was jailed for life last week after experts from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) provided evidence at the trial.

As well as Dstl’s lead scientist providing...

News story: Home Office funds University of Bristol research into prostitution
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of efforts by the government and law enforcement to better understand the nature of prostitution and sex work, the University of Bristol has been granted &pound;150,000 to carry out a new research...

News story: Measles outbreaks in Europe: Easter travel advice
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) is advising people planning to travel to Europe over the Easter holidays to ensure they are up to date with the MMR vaccine, due to ongoing measles outbreaks across the continent. ...

Press release: Traffic officer patrols to step up during South West holiday season
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

During the upcoming Easter holiday period and over the busy summer months, Highways England traffic officers will patrol and assist incidents on parts of the A30 in Cornwall.

Highways England already ...

News story: Statement from the Justice Secretary on judgment re: John Worboys
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I welcome today’s judgment and congratulate the victims who brought this unprecedented legal action.

I want to take this opportunity reiterate my heartfelt sympathy for all they, and the other victims...

Press release: Drug-addict who burgled homes and a school to feed his habit has sentence increased
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A prolific Essex burglar has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General, Robert Buckland QC MP, referred it for being too low.

In late 2017 James Zammutt-Cook, aged 27, burgled three homes...

News story: Armed Forces' contribution to the Royal Wedding announced
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Ministry of Defence is pleased to confirm details of the contribution of members of the Armed Forces to the wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018.

Units that hold...

Press release: Sheffield man jailed for longer for disability hate crime after Solicitor General’s action
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Sheffield man who seriously assaulted and imprisoned a vulnerable victim has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General, Robert Buckland QC MP, appealed it for being too low.

Shakaiyah Swindells...

News story: Government announces £48 million for cleaner, greener buses
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Passengers across the country will benefit from a multi-million pound government investment which will help councils and bus companies put more environmentally-friendly buses on the roads.

Transport Minister...

Statement to Parliament: New measures to ensure lower emission lorries will pay less to use UK roads
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is today (28 March 2018) announcing new measures to change the rates paid by hauliers of less polluting lorries, as part of our plans to improve air quality across the UK.

The newest...

News story: Cleanest lorries will pay less to use UK roads
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

From February next year (2019), lorries meeting the latest Euro VI emissions standards will be eligible for a 10% reduction in the cost of the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) levy.

The cleanest lorries generate...

News story: IPO supports DCMS Creative Industries Sector Deal
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

On 28 March, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Business jointly launched the Creative Industries Sector Deal. More than &pound;150 million will be invested...

News story: Supporting World Autism Awareness Week
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The company has shared a video featuring employees who have set up an autism support network.

Sellafield Ltd supports Autism Awareness Week

Autism affects around 1 in 100 people in the ...

Press release: Former private school teacher jailed for longer for sexual abuse
seen at 14:30, 28 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A former private boarding school teacher who sexually abused 4 of his pupils has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General, Robert Buckland QC MP, appealed it for being too low.

Peter Burr...

Guidance: Shellfish scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Shellfish scheme: recent intended results for distribution SF059'

The shellfish scheme provides external quality assessment samples for laboratories that examine raw bivalve molluscs from...

Transparency data: Valuation Office Agency: February 2018 transparency data
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

As part of the government’s transparency agenda, this data will be published monthly on the GOV.UK and www.data.gov.uk websites.

Data released before September 2014 is available on the National...

Guidance: Eastern Channel marine area: index map and site packages
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed status of Chichester and Langstone Harbours / South Wight Maritime from 'draft' to 'formal'. Repointed link for South Dorset to Designated Sites System. Designation of Lyme Bay and Torbay / Studland...

Guidance: Southern North Sea marine area: index map and site packages
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Status of Thames Estuary and Marshes / the Swale Estuary changed from 'draft' to 'formal'. Haisborough, Hammond and Winterton / Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge / Margate and Long Sands changed...

Guidance: Western Channel and Celtic Sea marine area: index map and site packages
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Designation of Lands End and Cape Bank / Start Point to Plymouth Sound and Eddystone changed from SCI to SAC. Map updated.

Find out if your activity, proposal or area of responsibility has a potential...

Guidance: Irish Sea marine area: index map and site packages
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Morecambe Bay status changed from 'draft' to 'formal'. Designation for Shell Flat and Lune Deep changed from SCI to SAC. Updated map.

Find out if your activity, proposal or area of responsibility...

Guidance: Northern North Sea marine area: index map and site packages
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New draft sites Coquet Island, Lindisfarne, Northumbria Coast, Runswick Bay added. Map updated.

Find out if your activity, proposal or area of responsibility has a potential impact on the species...

Form: Appeal a Tax Credit, Child Benefit or Guardian's Allowance decision (Form SSCS5)
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a revised SSCS5.

Before completing this form please read the leaflet How to appeal against a decision made by HM Customs and Revenue (SSCS5A).

Check court and tribunal fees...

Form: Form SSCS6: Notice of Appeal against a decision by the Scheme Administrator for the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised SSCS6.

Related guidance How to appeal against a decision made by the Scheme Administrator for the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (SSCS6A)

Find more court and ...

Guidance: Further education residential accommodation: national minimum standards
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for:

college leaders college staff

It applies to:

further education colleges sixth-form colleges 16 to 19 academies independent specialist colleges other institutions...
Decision: Network Rail (Kings Mill No 1 Level Crossing) (Land Acquisition and Closure) Order: TWA application
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Approval, subject to modifications, for a new ramped bridleway bridge over the Nottingham to Worksop line (the Robin Hood line) at Mansfield. This decision authorises the construction and maintenance of the ramped...

Consultation outcome: FE residential accommodation: national minimum standards
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government's consultation response.

We are proposing revisions to the national minimum standards for residential accommodation for 16- to 18-year-olds in the further education (FE) sector...

Guidance: Housing Benefit adjudication circulars 2018
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced HB Circular A3/2018: The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No.4) Regulations 2017, The Social Security and Child Support (Care Payments and Tenant Incentive Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations...

Guidance: Non-automatic weighing instruments
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This new guidance on the 2016 Regulations will help bring greater clarity to UK business and local weights and measures enforcement authorities when interpreting the 2016 Regulations.

The Non...

Transparency data: OAG spending over £500 on a GPC for February 2018
seen at 11:33, 28 March in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Advocate General publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis.