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05 October 2018

Press release: Minister for Africa hails UK and Uganda co-operation in fighting infectious diseases
seen at 23:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (Friday 5 October) the UK Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin has visited the Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute (URVI) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Research...

Press release: FCO statement on denial of Hong Kong visa for FT reporter
seen at 22:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A Foreign & Commonwealth Office spokesperson said:

We are concerned by the rejection of Mr Mallet’s visa renewal. We have asked the Hong Kong Government for an urgent explanation. Hong Kong’s high...

Guidance: Canada – Consular Fees
seen at 21:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to Consular Fees for October 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Notice: HU12 8TB, Preston Sustainable Heat and Power Limited: environmental issued
seen at 20:35, 5 October 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: Preston Sustainable...
Research and analysis: Sentinel surveillance of blood borne virus testing in England: 2017
seen at 20:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This sentinel surveillance study began in 2002 with the aim of gathering information on testing for hepatitis C within sentinel laboratory services, to inform local and national healthcare planning and help reduce...

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences and registrations for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines and ingredients
seen at 20:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated 'Suspended manufacturing and wholesale distribution authorisations' spreadsheet.

Anyone in the pharmaceutical or medicinal supply chain should use this list to ensure they are...

Guidance: Canada – Consular Fees
seen at 20:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to Consular Fees for October 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Government response: Clinical waste operator breaches environmental permits
seen at 20:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Healthcare Environmental Services, which services the NHS and operates six sites across England, has been found in breach of environmental permits by the Environment Agency (EA) .

The Department of Health...

Notice: Financial notice to improve: Theale Green Academy Trust
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with a note to say that the FNtI is now closed.

This letter and its annexes serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at Theale Green Academy Trust...

Notice: Financial notice to improve: The Oldershaw Academy Trust
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a second letter and a line to say FNTI is closed

This letter and its annex serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at The Oldershaw Academy Trust...

Open consultation: Statutory scheme to control costs of branded health service medicines
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added clarification note to consultation page. This provides more information to help respondents understand how the department calculated the proposed payment percentages and invites further comments...

National Statistics: Schools, pupils and their characteristics: January 2018
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added cross-border movement local authority level and underlying data tables.

This release provides data from the annual school census data return, which is mandatory for schools to complete.

Transparency data: Civil Service headline workforce information
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachment to 'Civil Service employment headline statistics: June 2018'.

Quarterly infographics presenting headline figures and trends on the size, shape and make-up of the Civil Service...

Promotional material: CCS brochures: buildings
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of GovSwitch and School Switch brochures

Information about the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Facilities Management and Utilities and Fuel frameworks, and our plans for water for deregulation...

Closed consultation: Consultation on the impact assessment for the Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility Regulations) (Small Passenger Ships)
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update regarding status of consultation.

A full regulatory Impact Assessment has now been prepared in respect of the proposed amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility Regulations) (...

Guidance: MIN 576 (M) Passenger ships on categorised waters - MCA contact details for SAR co-operation plans
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This Marine Information Note (MIN) draws attention to the current contact details to which owners or operators of passenger ships that operate solely on UK categorised waters should submit their Search and Rescue...

Guidance: Safeguarding Body Worn Video (BWV) Data 2018
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This document is an updated version of CAST’s Safeguarding Body Worn Video Data published in October 2016. It provides a practical understanding on the wide range of information that Body Worn Video devices are...

Guidance: Precursor chemical import and export authorisation wallchart
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised wallchart.

This chart outlines the authorisation requirements for importing chemicals into the UK and the requirements for exporting them to different countries across the world.

Corporate report: Waste Metric Dashboard September 2018
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest Waste Metric Dashboard - for September

The National Waste Programme publishes a range of waste metrics to track progress and ensure that expected programme benefits are being delivered.

Guidance: Precursor chemicals wallchart for domestic licensing
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised wall chart

This guidance contains information on the domestic licensing and registration requirements for 3 categories of chemical substances.

It also provides information on domestic...

Guidance: Norovirus and hepatitis A virus scheme: current distribution
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Norovirus and hepatitis A virus scheme: distribution NHV004' request form.

For further information please contact us at:

Food and environmental proficiency testing unit (FEPTU...
Guidance: Bottled and mineral water scheme: recent reports
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Bottled and mineral water scheme: distribution BMW20 report'.

For further information please email: foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Iraq
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 05/10/2018 Iraq (Reg 2018/1476).

The UN Security Council imposed sanctions against the Republic of Iraq in August 1990 following Iraq’s invasion of...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 05/10/2018, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Organisations.

UN Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999)

This resolution (and its successor resolutions...

Guidance: Bottled and mineral water scheme: recent trend analysis
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Bottled and mineral water scheme: trend analysis'.

For further information, please email: foodeqa@phe.gov.uk

Guidance: Draft Trade Repositories (Amendment and Transitional Provision) (EU exit) Regulations 2018
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This SI will make amendments to retained EU law related to certain registration and supervision requirements for trade repositories, to ensure that the legal framework can operate effectively in a UK context ...

Guidance: Draft Markets in Financial Instruments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This SI will make amendments to retained EU law related to markets in financial instruments to ensure that it continues to operate effectively in a UK context once the UK leaves the EU, in any scenario. The draft...

Research and analysis: Respiratory infections: laboratory reports 2018
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 12(36) reports.

This monthly report comprises 5 routine data tables:

Reports of influenza infection made to PHE, by week of report. Respiratory viral detections by any method...
Research and analysis: Environmental public health surveillance system
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to new 'Lead exposure in children: surveillance reports'.

Environmental public health tracking (EPHT) is the use of public health information to support management of environmental ...

Notice: MK18 5LQ, Whites Recycling Ltd, EPR/GB3605TP/A001: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Jobcentre Plus: opportunities for public and voluntary organisations
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Jobcentre Plus District Manager contacts for South West Scotland, West Scotland, North East Scotland and East Scotland.

If you want to discuss how your organisation can work with Jobcentre...

Notice: HU12 8TB, Preston Sustainable Heat and Power Limited: environmental issued
seen at 18:38, 5 October 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: Preston Sustainable...
Research and analysis: Sentinel surveillance of blood borne virus testing in England: 2017
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This sentinel surveillance study began in 2002 with the aim of gathering information on testing for hepatitis C within sentinel laboratory services, to inform local and national healthcare planning and help reduce...

Research and analysis: Windrush lessons learned review
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Details of the Independent Advisory Group published.

We have published the terms of reference and methodology for the review. These documents set out the approach and conduct of the review.

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 12 (2018)
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 12(36) infection reports.

Health Protection Report (HPR) comprises routine reports on infections (microbiological and epidemiological data and associated commentary) together with a digest...

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences and registrations for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines and ingredients
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated 'Suspended manufacturing and wholesale distribution authorisations' spreadsheet.

Anyone in the pharmaceutical or medicinal supply chain should use this list to ensure they are...

Open consultation: Air quality: identifying taxi and private hire vehicles in charging Clean Air Zones
seen at 18:38, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

We want to know what you think about our plans to identify taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) entering or moving within a Clean Air Zone (CAZ). We’re proposing to create a centralised database which identifies...

Press release: Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2018
seen at 18:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: List updated

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales.

KHV is a serious viral disease of fish and ...

Speech: Children and Families Minister's NAHT early years speech
seen at 18:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for that kind introduction. I am delighted to be here today for what I am sure is going to be an inspiring event for the sector. I notice that you are now in your second year, which would normally be...

Press release: Lord Ahmad congratulates Nobel Prize winners Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad
seen at 18:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking after the announcement of Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad as Nobel Prize winners, the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon...

Official Statistics: Disaggregation of HMRC tax receipts
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This publication includes updates to the bulletin, tables and methodology note, as well as a survey repsonse.

These are Official statistics.

More on HM Revenue & Customs receipts...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 1 October 2018
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 1 October 2018.

Policy paper: Air quality plan for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in UK (2017): air quality directions
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The directions require specified local authorities to carry out studies or to implement actions to meet legal limits for nitrogen dioxide in the shortest possible time, and sets deadlines.

These are supporting...

Policy paper: Air quality plan for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in UK (2017)
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the supplement plan and annex D maps.

Statutory air quality plan for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), setting out how the UK will be reducing roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations.

These...

Consultation outcome: Air quality: reducing nitrogen dioxide air pollution in 33 local authorities (England)
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added.

We want to know what measures you think will be effective in reducing roadside NO2 levels in 33 local authorities in England. We’re also interested in how these measures...

Guidance: Work based learners and the Prevent statutory duty
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for:

FE colleges skills providers within the FE sector, classed as specified authorities

It covers:

what the Prevent duty is your safeguarding responsibilities...
FOI release: FOI responses released by the SSRO 2017
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during 2017

FOI release: FOI responses released by the SSRO 2018
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during 2018

Guidance: School workforce census 2018: guides
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 'Centrally employed staff: guide' to meet the latest data protection legislation (DPA 2018).

These guides will help schools and local authorities:

understand the purpose of ...
Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2018
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population for 5 October 2018 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2018.

Corporate report: OFSI Annual Review: April 2017- March 2018
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The review includes sections on:

UN and EU financial sanctions regimes UK counter-terrorism asset freezes frozen funds review compliance and enforcement licensing raising awareness
Notice: Financial notice to improve: Theale Green Academy Trust
seen at 16:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with a note to say that the FNtI is now closed.

This letter and its annexes serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at Theale Green Academy Trust...

Notice: Financial notice to improve: The Oldershaw Academy Trust
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a second letter and a line to say FNTI is closed

This letter and its annex serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at The Oldershaw Academy Trust...

Open consultation: Statutory scheme to control costs of branded health service medicines
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added clarification note to consultation page. This provides more information to help respondents understand how the department calculated the proposed payment percentages and invites further comments...

National Statistics: Schools, pupils and their characteristics: January 2018
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added cross-border movement local authority level and underlying data tables.

This release provides data from the annual school census data return, which is mandatory for schools to complete.

Transparency data: Civil Service headline workforce information
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachment to 'Civil Service employment headline statistics: June 2018'.

Quarterly infographics presenting headline figures and trends on the size, shape and make-up of the Civil Service...

Promotional material: CCS brochures: buildings
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of GovSwitch and School Switch brochures

Information about the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Facilities Management and Utilities and Fuel frameworks, and our plans for water for deregulation...

Closed consultation: Consultation on the impact assessment for the Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility Regulations) (Small Passenger Ships)
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update regarding status of consultation.

A full regulatory Impact Assessment has now been prepared in respect of the proposed amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility Regulations) (...

Guidance: MIN 576 (M) Passenger ships on categorised waters - MCA contact details for SAR co-operation plans
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This Marine Information Note (MIN) draws attention to the current contact details to which owners or operators of passenger ships that operate solely on UK categorised waters should submit their Search and Rescue...

Guidance: Safeguarding Body Worn Video (BWV) Data 2018
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This document is an updated version of CAST’s Safeguarding Body Worn Video Data published in October 2016. It provides a practical understanding on the wide range of information that Body Worn Video devices are...

Guidance: Precursor chemical import and export authorisation wallchart
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised wallchart.

This chart outlines the authorisation requirements for importing chemicals into the UK and the requirements for exporting them to different countries across the world.

Corporate report: Waste Metric Dashboard September 2018
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest Waste Metric Dashboard - for September

The National Waste Programme publishes a range of waste metrics to track progress and ensure that expected programme benefits are being delivered.

Guidance: Precursor chemicals wallchart for domestic licensing
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised wall chart

This guidance contains information on the domestic licensing and registration requirements for 3 categories of chemical substances.

It also provides information on domestic...

Guidance: Norovirus and hepatitis A virus scheme: current distribution
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Norovirus and hepatitis A virus scheme: distribution NHV004' request form.

For further information please contact us at:

Food and environmental proficiency testing unit (FEPTU...
Notice: NN17 3AZ, Mick George Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: TN12 9NU, Mrs Suzanne Ryan: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: S17 3BQ, Spirit Pub Company (Managed) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: CT4 6XT, Mr Anthony Keeler: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: PE12 0LR, Mr Robin Davey: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 5 October 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...

Open consultation: Protected Food Name scheme: improving enforcement
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

We want to know what you think about our proposals to introduce new powers and penalties for the Protected Food Name scheme. These will provide proportionate and effective enforcement in the form of civil sanctions...

Guidance: Bottled and mineral water scheme: recent reports
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Bottled and mineral water scheme: distribution BMW20 report'.

For further information please email: foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.

Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 05/10/2018 Iraq (Reg 2018/1476) and latest HM Treasury Notice, 05/10/2018 Iraq (Reg 2018/1476).

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

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Iraq
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 05/10/2018 Iraq (Reg 2018/1476).

The UN Security Council imposed sanctions against the Republic of Iraq in August 1990 following Iraq’s invasion of...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 05/10/2018, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Organisations.

UN Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999)

This resolution (and its successor resolutions...

Guidance: List of affirmative draft financial services statutory instruments laid before Parliament
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This document includes links to all the financial services SIs under the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 that have been laid before Parliament and are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure. This list will ...

Guidance: List of negative financial services statutory instruments laid before Parliament
seen at 16:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This document includes links to all the financial services regulations under the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 that have been laid before Parliament and are subject to the negative resolution procedure. This list ...

Guidance: Bottled and mineral water scheme: recent trend analysis
seen at 16:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Bottled and mineral water scheme: trend analysis'.

For further information, please email: foodeqa@phe.gov.uk

Guidance: Draft Trade Repositories (Amendment and Transitional Provision) (EU exit) Regulations 2018
seen at 16:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This SI will make amendments to retained EU law related to certain registration and supervision requirements for trade repositories, to ensure that the legal framework can operate effectively in a UK context ...

Guidance: Draft Markets in Financial Instruments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
seen at 16:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This SI will make amendments to retained EU law related to markets in financial instruments to ensure that it continues to operate effectively in a UK context once the UK leaves the EU, in any scenario. The draft...

News story: Government to fund local authority plans to tackle air pollution
seen at 16:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Further action to tackle air pollution in the UK has been set out today as the government publishes a supplement to its plan to improve air quality. It details how thirty-three local authorities will now...

Press release: Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2018
seen at 16:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: List updated

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales.

KHV is a serious viral disease of fish and ...

News story: UK aid arrives: Vital relief lands in Indonesia
seen at 16:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The A400M Atlas touched down at the international relief centre at Balikpapan, which is the humanitarian operational hub for the affected region, at 1302 local time (0602BST).

On board were 1,280 much...

News story: Defence Minister reaffirms UK commitment to the Gulf
seen at 16:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Gulf security is our security, Defence Minister Mark Lancaster reaffirmed whilst visiting Iraq, Bahrain and Oman. As part of the five-day visit, the minister also officially opened the UK-Oman joint exercise, ...

Press release: UK deepens defence cooperation with Germany
seen at 16:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Gavin Williamson, alongside his German counterpart Ursula von der Leyen, signed a Joint Vision Statement today deepening the already strong UK-German relationship and increasing defence cooperation across a range...

News story: First new trains in £500 million northern investment unveiled by Northern Powerhouse minister
seen at 16:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).
98 state-of-the-art trains will be rolled out on the Northern Rail network over the coming months £500 million investment will lead to the total removal of the Pacer trains from the Northern network...
Transparency data: Cabinet Office absence data
seen at 14:37, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added March 2018 and June 2018 data

Reports providing brief commentary on the Cabinet Office sickness absence results.

Transparency data: Cabinet Office workforce management data 2018 to 2019
seen at 14:37, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with August data

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

It also includes non-consolidated performance...

Decision: CAC Outcome: GMB & Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd
seen at 14:37, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1069(2018) GMB & Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd - Acceptance Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views ...
Guidance: Pathogenic vibrio scheme: current distribution
seen at 14:37, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Pathogenic vibrio scheme: distribution V054 request form'.

The examinations covered are for the presence, absence and enumerations of:

Vibrio parahaemolyticus Vibrio cholerae (...
Guidance: Environmental swab scheme: current distribution
seen at 14:37, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Environmental swab scheme: distribution ES13 request form'.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that analyse:

swabs for hygiene indicator organisms from both random and template...
Guidance: Duty solicitor scheme boundary consultations
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation with Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal & Windermere and Lancaster duty solicitor scheme members published

This page contains consultations on scheme boundary changes following police station...

Official Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This publication contains a further update regarding the delay to Dissagregated receipts release.

Exact dates of these publications are announced no later than 4 weeks in advance on the statistics...

Guidance: Uganda – Consular Fees
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated consular fee for Uganda for the month of October

A full list of Consular fees

Promotional material: FGM campaign materials
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Home Office campaign to help raise awareness of the harmful health consequences associated with female genital mutilation (FGM) and reinforce that the practice is illegal in the UK.

Phone the free NSPCC...

Transparency data: Business expenses of senior Ofsted officials, including hospitality
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses information for senior Ofsted officials for the period April 2017 to March 2018.

As part of the government’s drive to make public spending more transparent, Ofsted has published ...

Form: NCARDRS: antenatal data collection
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed the Zika antenatal data collection form because the special arrangements no longer apply and cases should now be notified using the standard forms.

Download and complete the form to notify...

Research and analysis: R090 - Non-licensable activity impacts on Marine Protected Areas
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Detail updated

Details Requirement R090

The MMO has an obligation under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 to further the conservation objectives of MPAs, including using its byelaw making...

Corporate report: Ofsted Audit and Risk Assurance Committee minutes
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 20 June 2018 minutes.

The Audit Committee provides scrutiny, oversight and assurance of risk management control and governance procedures to the Accounting Officer and to the Ofsted Board...

Form: NCARDRS: delivery data collection
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed the Zika data collection form because the special arrangements no longer apply and cases should now be notified using the standard forms.

Download and complete the relevant form to notify...

Form: NCARDRS: postnatal data collection
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed the Zika data collection form because the special arrangements no longer apply and cases should now be notified using the standard forms.

Download and complete the form to notify the National...

Guidance: Guaranteed Minimum Pension checker: service availability and issues
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime has been added from 11pm Saturday 6 October 2018 to 4am Sunday 7 October 2018.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the GMP checker.

Research and analysis: R095 - National Seascape Character assessment
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Detail updated

Requirement R095 Requirement detail

The MMO requires a character description of the north east, south east, south west and north west marine plan areas to support marine planning...

Guidance: Waste carrier, broker and dealer registration renewals due after 25 March 2018: RPS 208
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Environment Agency has extended regulatory position statement 208 so that people with renewal dates in 2019 have valid registrations until their new expiry date is reached.

This regulatory ...

Guidance: Payrolling benefits and expenses online service: service availability and issues
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for Saturday 6 October 2018 to Sunday 7 October 2018 has been added.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the payrolling benefits and expenses online service...

Guidance: Housing Benefit subsidy circulars 2018
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Housing Benefit S11/2018: Self-employed review funding 2018/19.

Housing Benefit subsidy (S) circulars give information about:

the money the government pays local authorities in...
Research and analysis: Lead exposure in children: surveillance reports
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The final report from a 2-year, active surveillance study of blood lead concentrations in children – known as Surveillance of Elevated Blood in Children (SLiC) – which ran in the UK and Republic of Ireland from...

Research and analysis: R086 - The location, condition and features of significant sites for habitat creation or restoration
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Detail updated

Requirement overview Requirement detail

The MMO has identified that there is a need to increase the amount of evidence in relation to:

a) creating a national dataset showing...

Official Statistics: Disaggregation of HMRC tax receipts
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This publication includes updates to the bulletin, tables and methodology note, as well as a survey repsonse.

These are Official statistics.

More on HM Revenue & Customs receipts...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 1 October 2018
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 1 October 2018.

Policy paper: Air quality plan for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in UK (2017): air quality directions
seen at 14:36, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The directions require specified local authorities to carry out studies or to implement actions to meet legal limits for nitrogen dioxide in the shortest possible time, and sets deadlines.

These are supporting...

Policy paper: Air quality plan for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in UK (2017)
seen at 14:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the supplement plan and annex D maps.

Statutory air quality plan for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), setting out how the UK will be reducing roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations.

These...

Consultation outcome: Air quality: reducing nitrogen dioxide air pollution in 33 local authorities (England)
seen at 14:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added.

We want to know what measures you think will be effective in reducing roadside NO2 levels in 33 local authorities in England. We’re also interested in how these measures...

Guidance: Work based learners and the Prevent statutory duty
seen at 14:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for:

FE colleges skills providers within the FE sector, classed as specified authorities

It covers:

what the Prevent duty is your safeguarding responsibilities...
FOI release: FOI responses released by the SSRO 2017
seen at 14:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during 2017

FOI release: FOI responses released by the SSRO 2018
seen at 14:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during 2018

Guidance: School workforce census 2018: guides
seen at 14:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 'Centrally employed staff: guide' to meet the latest data protection legislation (DPA 2018).

These guides will help schools and local authorities:

understand the purpose of ...
Correspondence: Teacher Recruitment Bulletin
seen at 14:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added October 2018 bulletin.

The Teacher Recruitment Bulletin has replaced the School Direct bulletin. This is a monthly bulletin with the latest news on teacher recruitment for schools and ITT...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2018
seen at 14:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population for 5 October 2018 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2018.

Corporate report: OFSI Annual Review: April 2017- March 2018
seen at 14:35, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The review includes sections on:

UN and EU financial sanctions regimes UK counter-terrorism asset freezes frozen funds review compliance and enforcement licensing raising awareness
Stage 2 proposals wanted for £1.3 million public engagement fund
seen at 14:35, 5 October in NERC news (Our copy).

NERC has opened a call for public engagement proposals costing up to £1·3 million over three years. This significant new investment towards public engagement highlights the importance of the...

WADA Prohibited List 2019: What you need to know
seen at 14:31, 5 October in News (Our copy).
WADA Prohibited List 2019: What you need to know
News story: Consultation on Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) for fishing boats under 12m
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are seeking views on proposals to introduce Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) for all licensed British fishing boats under 12 metres...

News story: African swine fever risk reminder
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Link to EFSA's practical video guide to African swine fever added.

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs which is currently spreading in eastern and central Europe...

Press release: FCO Press Release: Minister for the Middle East celebrates UK-Oman cooperation
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Joint Working Group, which takes place on Sunday, will focus on the UK and Oman’s partnership on areas such as trade, education and tourism. It will also be an opportunity to discuss regional issues such ...

Press release: Court orders maximum ban for construction boss
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Valdek Hetman (61), from Ilkeston, Nottinghamshire, received the maximum ban possible and was joined at Derby Crown Court on Monday 1 October by his accomplice Brendon Doherty, who received a 5-year directorship...

News story: New Metropolitan Police Service Deputy Commissioner appointed
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Stephen will take over from Sir Craig Mackey, who is due to retire from policing in December.

The Home Secretary made his recommendation to Her Majesty the Queen following an open competition and ...

Press release: Minister for Africa hails UK and Uganda co-operation in fighting infectious diseases
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (Friday 5 October) the UK Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin has visited the URVI Centre in Uganda (Uganda Virus Research Institute) hailing the historical and strong collaboration between the UK and ...

News story: UK Aid Match supports DEC's Indonesia Tsunami Appeal to reach £6m
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

UK aid has matched pound-for-pound the first £2 million of public donations, boosting the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC) appeal response to £6 million.

Welcoming the kindness...

News story: Members of LLWR workforce collect prestigious health and safety accolade
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Members of the LLWR workforce were on hand to collect the organisation’s fourth President’s Award for its exceptional performance in 2017, in a RoSPA ceremony in Glasgow.

Accolades are based on an organisation...

Speech: Head of DFID Rwanda writes a blog on World Teacher's Day
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

In October 2008, Rwanda switched from the use of French to English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education. This presented challenges, as many learners in primary level and beyond did not have sufficient...

Press release: Natascha Engel appointed as Commissioner for Shale Gas
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Former MP Natascha Engel was today (5 October 2018) announced as the new independent Commissioner for Shale Gas.

The government understands the development of shale gas exploration and production sites...

News story: Government to fund local authority plans to tackle air pollution
seen at 14:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Further action to tackle air pollution in the UK has been set out today as the government publishes a supplement to its plan to improve air quality.

Ten local authorities will now take forward new measures...

Guidance: British Forces Post Office: last dates of posting
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the attachment for 2018.

The ‘Last dates of posting’ list contains dates for the:

last recommended posting dates for letters (both air and surface) latest recommended posting...
Guidance: EYFS staff:child ratios - DfE approved qualifications
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Scottish Vocational Qualfications to the NVQ titles in pre-September 2014 spreadsheet. Updated post-Sept-2014 spreadsheet with one new qualification mapped to the EYE criteria, and clarified titles...

Guidance: National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care (2018)' and 'NHS continuing healthcare: decision support tool (2018)' have been updated with information on the importance...

Transparency data: DFID: workforce management information August 2018
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

DFID publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on Find open data:

DFID Workforce Management Information...

Research and analysis: Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ECO brokerage results for 18 September and 2 October published.

Brokerage operates as a fortnightly anonymous auction where providers of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) can sell ‘lots’ of...

Transparency data: Workforce management information, 2018
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New workforce management information for August 2018.

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

Transparency data: DWP's headcount and payroll data for August 2018
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Decision: Signature undertaking: September 2018
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).
Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case status Signature An admission that Signature failed to comply with Condition C1.1(a) – Arrangements...
Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2017
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Arabic version added.

This report provides an overview of activity in 2017 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and it’s diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around...

Independent report: Guidance for taxpayers
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

In this report, the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) takes a strategic look at the general approach to providing guidance for taxpayers. Although guidance has featured in many previous OTS reports on particular...

Correspondence: Intimidation in Public Life: letter from Twitter
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The Committee is publishing correspondence from Twitter following up on its report, Intimidation in Public Life.

Correspondence: Intimidation in Public Life: letter from Google
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The Committee is publishing correspondence from Google following up on its report, Intimidation in Public Life.

Transparency data: Defra: workforce management information August 2018
seen at 11:34, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Defra publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: Cabinet Office absence data
seen at 11:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added March 2018 and June 2018 data

Reports providing brief commentary on the Cabinet Office sickness absence results.

Transparency data: Cabinet Office workforce management data 2018 to 2019
seen at 11:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with August data

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

It also includes non-consolidated performance...

Decision: CAC Outcome: GMB & Diageo
seen at 11:33, 5 October 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
Decision: CAC Outcome: GMB & Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd
seen at 11:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1069(2018) GMB & Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd - Acceptance Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views ...
Guidance: Pathogenic vibrio scheme: current distribution
seen at 11:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Pathogenic vibrio scheme: distribution V054 request form'.

The examinations covered are for the presence, absence and enumerations of:

Vibrio parahaemolyticus Vibrio cholerae (...
Guidance: Environmental swab scheme: current distribution
seen at 11:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Environmental swab scheme: distribution ES13 request form'.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that analyse:

swabs for hygiene indicator organisms from both random and template...
Guidance: Duty solicitor scheme boundary consultations
seen at 11:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation with Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal & Windermere and Lancaster duty solicitor scheme members published

This page contains consultations on scheme boundary changes following police station...

Guidance: Tuberculosis test for a UK visa: clinics in India
seen at 11:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Clinical Diagnostic Centre, South Mumbai removed as the clinic has closed. New clinic added under Mumbai: Clinical Diagnostic Centre, Nariman Point.

You must be tested for tuberculosis (TB) if ...

Official Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 11:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This publication contains a further update regarding the delay to Dissagregated receipts release.

Exact dates of these publications are announced no later than 4 weeks in advance on the statistics...

Construction firms targeted in new health inspections
seen at 11:31, 5 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Construction firms across Great Britain will be targeted on their health standards by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) it has been announced.
News story: Cumbria to be boosted by 50 new apprenticeships
seen at 11:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The new ‘North West Nuclear Community Apprenticeship Programme’ will boost employment opportunities for local people, and help drive economic growth in the region.

The courses offered will range from...

Guidance: Estonia – Consular Fees
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New fees added for October 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Find apprenticeship training: how to submit data
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated course directory provider portal user guide and content guidance.

ESFA have developed an online apprenticeship training search facility that employers can use to find apprenticeship...

Guidance: Armed forces and reserve forces pension schemes: guidance booklets
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced IDRP factsheet with latest version

Please note that the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRP) process for the Armed Forces Pension Schemes has been revised from 01 April 2018. ...

Guidance: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) handbook
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated contact details for PIP claims and enquiries and updated links to other sources of support that PIP claimants can get. Added HTML version of the information. An update to the Welsh language version...

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report published: Rainfall and river flow, 26 September to 2 October 2018.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies to report on the...

Official Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This has been updated regarding a delay to the schedlued publication for the Disaggregation of HMRC tax receipts.

Exact dates of these publications are announced no later than 4 weeks in advance...

Transparency data: Ofsted spending over £25,000: 2018
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added spend data for July and August 2018.

Ofsted publishes this data as part of the government’s drive to make public spending more transparent.

Corporate report: Ofsted Audit and Risk Assurance Committee minutes
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added committee minutes for 20 June 2018.

The Audit Committee provides scrutiny, oversight and assurance of risk management control and governance procedures to the Accounting Officer and to the...

Transparency data: Business expenses of senior Ofsted officials, including hospitality
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added expenses for April 2017 to March 2018.

As part of the government’s drive to make public spending more transparent, Ofsted has published details of expenses and hospitality incurred by our...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest banana prices.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on...

Guidance: British Forces Post Office: last dates of posting
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the attachment for 2018.

The ‘Last dates of posting’ list contains dates for the:

last recommended posting dates for letters (both air and surface) latest recommended posting...
Guidance: EYFS staff:child ratios - DfE approved qualifications
seen at 10:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Scottish Vocational Qualfications to the NVQ titles in pre-September 2014 spreadsheet. Updated post-Sept-2014 spreadsheet with one new qualification mapped to the EYE criteria, and clarified titles...

Guidance: National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care (2018)' and 'NHS continuing healthcare: decision support tool (2018)' have been updated with information on the importance...

Guidance: SMI B 26: investigation of fluids from normally sterile sites
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version B 26i6.2.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 15 June 2015.

Read the associated review of users’ comments.

Transparency data: DFID: workforce management information August 2018
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

DFID publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on Find open data:

DFID Workforce Management Information...

Research and analysis: Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ECO brokerage results for 18 September and 2 October published.

Brokerage operates as a fortnightly anonymous auction where providers of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) can sell ‘lots’ of...

Transparency data: Workforce management information, 2018
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New workforce management information for August 2018.

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

Transparency data: DWP's headcount and payroll data for August 2018
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Decision: Signature undertaking: September 2018
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).
Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case status Signature An admission that Signature failed to comply with Condition C1.1(a) – Arrangements...
Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2017
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Arabic version added.

This report provides an overview of activity in 2017 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and it’s diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around...

Independent report: Guidance for taxpayers
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

In this report, the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) takes a strategic look at the general approach to providing guidance for taxpayers. Although guidance has featured in many previous OTS reports on particular...

Guidance: Privacy notice and information management policy: Innovate UK
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated affinity partners list to include Invest Northern Ireland.

Our privacy notice and information management policy outlines the information we collect from you, why we are allowed to do so...

Correspondence: Intimidation in Public Life: letter from Twitter
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The Committee is publishing correspondence from Twitter following up on its report, Intimidation in Public Life.

Correspondence: Intimidation in Public Life: letter from Google
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

The Committee is publishing correspondence from Google following up on its report, Intimidation in Public Life.

Guidance: Check the Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme register
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme register has been updated with 32 additional entries and 12 corrections.

If your company’s registered for the Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme...

Guidance: Work and Health Programme provider memos 2018
seen at 10:32, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added provider memos 3 (about form UC78e), 4 (about Customer Service Standards) and 5 (about inappropriate referrals).

These memos provide updates to the Work and Health Programme provider guidance...

UK Statistics Authority Board minutes 6 June 2018
seen at 10:30, 5 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Minutes and matters arising from previous meetings Introduction from the Authority Chair Overview from the National Statistician 2021 Census Any other business

Next meeting: 28 June, 9.15am London

News story: Transport Secretary welcomes progress on East West Rail
seen at 10:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).
project works at Bicester will reopen Varsity Line connection closed in 1960s completion of enabling works on western section will enable construction to begin in September 2019

Transport Secretary ...

News story: New centre for immersive storytelling will help UK industry excel
seen at 10:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Centre for Immersive Storytelling will ensure that the UK’s creative workforce has world-leading skills in the use of virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies.

It is being funded by UK...

Press release: Historical notes on Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff working in the Foreign Office
seen at 10:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of Black History month, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has today published a new booklet which for the first time provides an insight into the history of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (...

Press release: Projects lay the groundwork for a future of robolawyers and flying cars
seen at 10:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).
15 winning bidders for the £10 million Regulators’ Pioneer Fund were announced today by Business Secretary Greg Clark fund will support bodies to create a regulatory environment that gives innovative...
News story: Certification Officer: amendments to the lists
seen at 10:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Poole Greyhound Trainers Union was added to the list on 2 October 2018.

2 October 2018

Poole Greyhound Trainers Union has been entered on the list of trade unions held by the Certification Officer...

Press release: Security systems boss jailed for defrauding creditors
seen at 10:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Peter Druzyc appeared at Coventry Crown Court on Monday 1 October after he was found guilty of two counts of fraudulent trading and one count of fraudulently removing property in anticipation of winding up.

Press release: New housing rental rules to protect thousands of tenants
seen at 10:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

New rules which will help protect at least 850,000 more people in privately rented homes from poor living conditions and overcrowding have come into force this month.

All landlords who let out a property...

Press release: RSPB to host flood scheme information evening on 11 October
seen at 10:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Environment Agency staff have teamed up with RSPB Sandwell Valley and local RSPB volunteer, Andy Purcell, to present further information about Phase 2 of the Perry Barr and Witton Flood Risk Management Scheme...

Speech: Baroness Stowell: The Future of Charity
seen at 10:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Good evening, I’m delighted to be here, and I am grateful to Matthew and his team here at the RSA for hosting us.

As Matthew has explained, I’d like this evening to set out my ambitions for the Charity...

Press release: DFID appoints two new Board members
seen at 10:30, 5 October in News and communications (Our copy).

As lead Non-executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee respectively, Marc Bolland and Alan Johnson will provide advice, oversight and scrutiny to DFID’s work as independent members...

Open consultation: Proposals for the reform of the annual canvass
seen at 09:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

We are seeking views on the proposed reforms to the annual canvass outlined in the below policy statement. We intend for these reforms to be implemented in 2020.

The proposed reforms are intended to enable...

Guidance: Vietnam – Consular Fees
seen at 09:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replace the attachment with new consular fees

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Childcare service: service availability and issues
seen at 09:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime from 11pm on Saturday October 6 2018 to 4am on Sunday 7 October 2018 has been added.

Latest updates on the availability of, and any issues affecting, the Childcare service.

Notice: FDQ Undertaking: August 2018
seen at 09:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Action now closed.

Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case status FDQ Limited (FDQ) To secure ongoing compliance with C1.1 (a) and...
Guidance: Estonia – Consular Fees
seen at 09:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New fees added for October 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Countdown bulletin 37 - October 2018
seen at 09:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Countdown bulletin 37 has updates on the:

financial reconciliation import amendment to phase 7 rerun plan HMRC banking details data quality contribution adjustment action as a result of scheme...
Guidance: Find apprenticeship training: how to submit data
seen at 09:33, 5 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated course directory provider portal user guide and content guidance.

ESFA have developed an online apprenticeship training search facility that employers can use to find apprenticeship...