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23 October 2018

Speech: Building Peace and Security in Central African Republic
seen at 23:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President and a big thank you to all of our briefers. I would like to in particular ask SRSG Onanga and SR Moussa to pass on to their teams on the ground the thanks of the Council for the work they...

Speech: Addressing Threat of Famine in Yemen
seen at 23:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much indeed Mr President. I apologize also to Mark that a previous engagement delayed my coming into the Chamber, but thank you very much Mark for another sobering briefing.

It is very ...

Policy paper: Ministerial Forum communiqué: 22 October 2018
seen at 21:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The fifth meeting of the Ministerial Forum (EU Negotiations) was held in 70 Whitehall, London and was chaired by the Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith MP, and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State...

Transparency data: Ministry of Justice data: gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2018
seen at 21:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Details of Ministry of Justice ministers and special advisers’ gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings.

Guidance: Standards for official statistics published by DfE
seen at 20:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Pre-release access to official statistics order 2008'.

Topics covered include:

administrative sources (data from schools, local authorities, and other organisations, including awarding...
Form: Applying to waive disqualification: early years and childcare providers
seen at 20:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance and forms have been updated following amendments to disqualification regulations under the Childcare Act 2006. Disqualification ‘by association’ no longer applies to childcare provision in schools...

Form: Early years provision in schools: apply for disqualification waiver
seen at 20:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This form has been updated following amendments to disqualification regulations under the Childcare Act 2006. Disqualification ‘by association’ no longer applies to childcare provision in schools.

Policy paper: Ministerial Forum communiqué: 22 October 2018
seen at 20:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The fifth meeting of the Ministerial Forum (EU Negotiations) was held in 70 Whitehall, London and was chaired by the Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith MP, and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State...

Transparency data: Ministry of Justice data: gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2018
seen at 20:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Details of Ministry of Justice ministers and special advisers’ gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings.

Statistical data set: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals
seen at 18:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly statistics.

Members of the public can ask the Attorney General’s office to examine sentences handed down by Crown Courts in England and Wales within 28 days of sentencing under the...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 18:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 42, 2018.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Open consultation: Protecting the Debate: Intimidation, Influence, and Information
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Extended consultation to 23:45 on 28 October.

We want to know what you think about proposals for changes to electoral law which would seek to improve the political debate and help electors to make...

Guidance: Condition Improvement Fund: 2015 to 2016 outcome
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added "Condition Improvement Fund 2015 to 2016: successful projects funding amounts"

On 26 March 2015, the Department for Education announced the outcome of the Condition Improvement Fund 2015 ...

Corporate report: PHE board meeting papers: October 2018
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The agenda and papers available for the Public Health England (PHE) board meeting of 24 October 2018.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2018
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for week 42, 2018.

Registered medical practitioners in England and Wales have a statutory duty to notify a proper officer of the local authority, often the CCDC (consultant in communicable...

Guidance: Code on genetic testing and insurance
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

All members of the ABI are signed up to the code, and insurance companies who are not members can also sign up.

The code commits insurance companies to:

treat applicants fairly and not require...
Guidance: Code on genetic testing and insurance: consumer guide
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The ‘Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance’ is an agreement between the government and the Association of British Insurers (ABI). This guide to the Code explains what an insurance company does and does not need...

Form: WMP5: Application form - approved authorised treatment facility (AATF)
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We updated WMP5: Application form - approved authorised treatment facility (AATF).

Approval will allow you to issue evidence notes for the amount of WEEE in tonnes you treat, recover and recycle...

Form: WMP6: Application form - approved exporter (AE)
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We updated WMP6: Application form - approved exporter

Approval will allow you, or any approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) supplying you, to issue evidence notes for WEEE which you export...

Decision: Wright, Andrew - Senior Partner Energy Systems, Ofgem - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Dr Wright left his position as Senior Partner Energy Systems at Ofgem in August 2018.

Professor in Practice, Durham University

Dr Wright sought the Committee’s advice on taking up an appointment as Professor...

Decision: Casey, Louise - Director General, Department for Communities and Local Government - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointment with The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation added.

The letters to Dame Louise Casey, former Director General, Department for Communities and Local Government. The Committee’s ...

Decision: Wilson, Rob - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Civil Society, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Rob Wilson left his position as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Civil Society, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, in May 2017.

Chairman, WheelPower

Mr Wilson sought the Committee...

Decision: Beckett, Thomas - Defence Senior Adviser Middle East, Ministry of Defence - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointment with Immerse added.

The letters to the Ministry of Defence about Lt Gen Thomas Beckett, former Defence Senior Adviser Middle East. The Committee’s advice, that these appointments be...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Norman Dean
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0110376 ...
Form: HIV reference test referral form
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page to simplify the 'clinical and epidemiological information' section. In addition, added information on PreP exposure.

Send completed form with clinical samples to:

Virus...
Transparency data: FCO Services 2018 to 2019 quarter 2 prompt payment data
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The FCO Services percentage of invoices paid within 5 days and within 30 days of receipt. The data is in yearly quarters and covers the 2018 to 2019 financial year.

Consultation outcome: Mutual deferred shares: consultation on technical policy details
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 'final outcome'.

The consultation asks a number of questions about policy issues on the drafting, how the impact assessment can be improved and some high level questions on tax implications...

Guidance: Key stage 2: science sampling tests
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note to highlight that the next science sampling tests will take place in 2020, as the 2018 tests have now been completed. Added NFER privacy notice for the 2018 key stage 2 science sampling...

Guidance: MGN 401 (M+F) Amendment 2 - Navigation: Vessel traffic services and local port services in the UK
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this guidance note is to amplify the international definitions of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in the UK national context and assist Statutory Harbour Authorities in the implementation of a new...

Guidance: Standards for official statistics published by DfE
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Pre-release access to official statistics order 2008'.

Topics covered include:

administrative sources (data from schools, local authorities, and other organisations, including awarding...
Form: Applying to waive disqualification: early years and childcare providers
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance and forms have been updated following amendments to disqualification regulations under the Childcare Act 2006. Disqualification ‘by association’ no longer applies to childcare provision in schools...

Form: Early years provision in schools: apply for disqualification waiver
seen at 18:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This form has been updated following amendments to disqualification regulations under the Childcare Act 2006. Disqualification ‘by association’ no longer applies to childcare provision in schools.

Yorkshire company fined after worker killed
seen at 18:31, 23 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Leeds-based garden shed manufacturing company, Woodlands Homecare Ltd, was today sentenced for safety breaches after a worker was killed.
Speech: Leaving the EU gives us an unprecedented chance to boost trade with the US
seen at 18:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

In my role as Her Majesty’s trade commissioner for North America, my priority is to work with our teams across the US and Canada to help businesses of all sizes and from all parts of the UK to seize export opportunities...

Press release: Dutch Royals welcomed to London for their first state visit
seen at 18:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The visit will showcase the breadth and depth of the relationship between the UK and The Netherlands, including through trade, innovation and security.

The state visit is an excellent opportunity to celebrate...

News story: Armistice 2018
seen at 18:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sunday 11 November 2018 marks the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice.

The day will recognise the significance of the end of the First World War, and the sacrifice made...

Press release: G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on the announcement of the death of Jamal Khashoggi
seen at 18:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The G7 Foreign Ministers said:

The G7 Foreign Ministers, of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union...

Guidance: Bereavement information for Tunisia
seen at 16:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated the Bereavement information for Tunisia.

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government...

Transparency data: Cabinet Office: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2018
seen at 16:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to 'Leader of the House of Commons and Whips meetings, April to June 2018'.

Cabinet Office publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received...

Guidance: Fetal anomaly screening: ultrasound practitioners handbook
seen at 16:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The pre-existing 'CRL' and 'NT' score sheets have been compiled into the Appendix 1 spreadsheet. This is to replace the previous Appendix 1a and 1b.

This publication explains the standards and ...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 16:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

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

Open consultation: Clarifying the scope of the Welsh rates of Income Tax – technical note and draft legislation
seen at 16:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment to paragraph 94 of the technical note.

The Wales Act 2014 introduces the Welsh rates of Income Tax, which will be implemented in April 2019.

This requires technical changes to...

Policy paper: Conservative and DUP Agreement and UK Government financial support for Northern Ireland
seen at 16:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added April 2018 to June 2018 data.

This document sets out the full terms of the Confidence and Supply Agreement between the Conservative and Unionist Party and the Democratic Unionist Party. Details...

Guidance: Felling Licence Online - user guide: operations note 45
seen at 16:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Thirty five page guide taking applicants step by step through applying for a felling licence online.

Corporate report: Annual Report for the Independent Monitor 2017
seen at 16:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This is the fifth annual report of the Independent Monitor for the period January to December 2017.

Closed consultation: Senior Traffic Commissioner's Statutory Documents: 2018 revisions
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses attached.

The Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Documents describe how traffic commissioners apply the law and take a proportionate approach in their regulatory powers...

Statistical data set: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly statistics.

Members of the public can ask the Attorney General’s office to examine sentences handed down by Crown Courts in England and Wales within 28 days of sentencing under the...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 42, 2018.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Open consultation: Protecting the Debate: Intimidation, Influence, and Information
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Extended consultation to 23:45 on 28 October.

We want to know what you think about proposals for changes to electoral law which would seek to improve the political debate and help electors to make...

Guidance: Condition Improvement Fund: 2015 to 2016 outcome
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added "Condition Improvement Fund 2015 to 2016: successful projects funding amounts"

On 26 March 2015, the Department for Education announced the outcome of the Condition Improvement Fund 2015 ...

Corporate report: PHE board meeting papers: October 2018
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The agenda and papers available for the Public Health England (PHE) board meeting of 24 October 2018.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2018
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for week 42, 2018.

Registered medical practitioners in England and Wales have a statutory duty to notify a proper officer of the local authority, often the CCDC (consultant in communicable...

Guidance: Code on genetic testing and insurance
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

All members of the ABI are signed up to the code, and insurance companies who are not members can also sign up.

The code commits insurance companies to:

treat applicants fairly and not require...
Guidance: Code on genetic testing and insurance: consumer guide
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The ‘Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance’ is an agreement between the government and the Association of British Insurers (ABI). This guide to the Code explains what an insurance company does and does not need...

Form: WMP5: Application form - approved authorised treatment facility (AATF)
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We updated WMP5: Application form - approved authorised treatment facility (AATF).

Approval will allow you to issue evidence notes for the amount of WEEE in tonnes you treat, recover and recycle...

Notice: TN26 1EP, Graham Warren: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 23 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: NR21 0EB, St Andrew Great Ryburgh Parochial Church Council: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 23 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...

Form: WMP6: Application form - approved exporter (AE)
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We updated WMP6: Application form - approved exporter

Approval will allow you, or any approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) supplying you, to issue evidence notes for WEEE which you export...

Guidance: BEIS graduate and experienced entrants programmes
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

At the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy you can help to shape the UK’s future and contribute to delivering our ambitious Industrial Strategy. We are looking for outstanding candidates who...

Decision: Wright, Andrew - Senior Partner Energy Systems, Ofgem - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Dr Wright left his position as Senior Partner Energy Systems at Ofgem in August 2018.

Professor in Practice, Durham University

Dr Wright sought the Committee’s advice on taking up an appointment as Professor...

Decision: Casey, Louise - Director General, Department for Communities and Local Government - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointment with The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation added.

The letters to Dame Louise Casey, former Director General, Department for Communities and Local Government. The Committee’s ...

Decision: Wilson, Rob - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Civil Society, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Rob Wilson left his position as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Civil Society, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, in May 2017.

Chairman, WheelPower

Mr Wilson sought the Committee...

Decision: Beckett, Thomas - Defence Senior Adviser Middle East, Ministry of Defence - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointment with Immerse added.

The letters to the Ministry of Defence about Lt Gen Thomas Beckett, former Defence Senior Adviser Middle East. The Committee’s advice, that these appointments be...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Norman Dean
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0110376 ...
Correspondence: STA assessment update: 23 October 2018
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).
Primary assessment Reminder: 2019 assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA) Reminder: national curriculum assessments calendar
Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Formal notices removed.

Details of forthcoming hearings will appear here 5 working days before they take place.

Journalists and the public can observe hearings held by the Teaching Regulation...

Form: HIV reference test referral form
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page to simplify the 'clinical and epidemiological information' section. In addition, added information on PreP exposure.

Send completed form with clinical samples to:

Virus...
Transparency data: FCO Services 2018 to 2019 quarter 2 prompt payment data
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The FCO Services percentage of invoices paid within 5 days and within 30 days of receipt. The data is in yearly quarters and covers the 2018 to 2019 financial year.

Guidance: High needs funding arrangements: 2019 to 2020
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've added a video to this page: funding and data returns 2018 to 2019: special post 16 institutions

Operational guide

This guide describes how the 2019 to 2020 high needs funding system will...

Consultation outcome: Mutual deferred shares: consultation on technical policy details
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 'final outcome'.

The consultation asks a number of questions about policy issues on the drafting, how the impact assessment can be improved and some high level questions on tax implications...

Guidance: Key stage 2: science sampling tests
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note to highlight that the next science sampling tests will take place in 2020, as the 2018 tests have now been completed. Added NFER privacy notice for the 2018 key stage 2 science sampling...

Guidance: Italy: doctors
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Lazio doctors updated 23 October 2018

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) does not accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this...

Policy paper: Loan schemes and the loan charge - an overview
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Loan schemes - otherwise known as ‘disguised remuneration’ schemes - are used to avoid paying Income Tax.

This page sets out:

how loan schemes are used to avoid paying tax what the loan charge...
Guidance: MGN 401 (M+F) Amendment 2 - Navigation: Vessel traffic services and local port services in the UK
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this guidance note is to amplify the international definitions of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in the UK national context and assist Statutory Harbour Authorities in the implementation of a new...

NERC at Green GB Week: The highlights
seen at 16:31, 23 October in NERC news (Our copy).

Last week the government rolled out the UK's first Green GB Week, to coincide with ten years of the Climate Change Act.

Woodwork company fined after persistent failure to guard and maintain equipment
seen at 16:31, 23 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Ashwell Recycled Timber Products Limited has been fined following repeated failures to safely guard and maintain woodwork equipment used by their employees.
Press release: Man who threatened Hertfordshire police officers jailed
seen at 16:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A man who pointed a gun at police officers has today been sent to prison after the Solicitor General, Robert Buckland QC MP, referred his sentence to the Court of Appeal for being too low.

Sebastian Alcock...

Press release: Government launches consultation to protect political debate
seen at 16:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Changed end date to 11:45pm on 28 October.

The government is launching its consultation today (Sunday 29 July) for a new electoral offence which aims to crack down on threats and abuse towards ...

News story: Armed forces pay award 2018 - extra payments for personnel that left the armed forces after 1 April 2018
seen at 16:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Former service personnel who left service after 1 April 2018 may be entitled to arrears of pay following the 2018 pay increase. To ensure that any arrears of pay are received, bank account and address details...

News story: Stopping fraud against the NHS: new plans announced
seen at 16:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has announced how it will take tougher action on fraud and save hundreds of millions of pounds for the NHS over the next 5 years, increasing the money available for improving patient care.

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Press release: Slate landscape of North West Wales UK's preferred World Heritage Site Nomination for 2019
seen at 16:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Slate Landscape of North-West Wales will be the UK’s next preferred nomination for UNESCO World Heritage site status, Heritage Minister Michael Ellis announced today.

The area - which runs throughout...

News story: Certification Officer: general announcements and latest decisions
seen at 16:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New decision issued by the Certification Officer.

23 October 2018

Breach of union rules decision: Armstrong v Unite the Union

The applicant made a complaint under section 108A(1...

News story: Skipton Flood Alleviation Scheme officially opened
seen at 16:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The &pound;17.8 million project, led by the Environment Agency, helps to protect 378 homes and 165 businesses in the town centre from flooding from Eller Beck and Waller Hill Beck, which rise very quickly...

Promotional material: Flu vaccines: 2018 to 2019 flu season
seen at 14:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This poster features the:

Live Attenuated Intranasal Vaccine (LAIV) Quadrivalent Inactivated Vaccine (QIV) Adjuvanted Trivalent Inactivated Vaccine (aTIV)

This poster is download only. You can...

Guidance: Commons and greens: casework database
seen at 14:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the latest version of the database.

These documents show applications made to the Secretary of State and their predecessors for consent under various commons and greens laws.

These...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: land west of Bickland Water, known as Menehay Fields, Bickland Water Road, Falmouth, Cornwall (ref: 3177201 - 23 October 2018)
seen at 14:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal for the erection of 155 residential dwellings (54 affordable), open space, landscaping, access, estate roads and infrastructure with all matters reserved...

Guidance: Poland - bereavement pack / information
seen at 14:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This bereavement pack/information in Poland has been prepared for British Nationals who require information on death in Poland.

Correspondence: Medical devices and clinical consumables
seen at 14:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has written to all suppliers to update them on the department’s contingency measures. This includes increasing stock levels at a national level.

The letter...

Guidance: Tunisia: List of medical facilities
seen at 14:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We are publishing the updated list of medical facilities in Tunisia.

A list of medical facilities/practitioners prepared by the British Embassy Tunis for British Nationals who require these services...

Decision: Breach of union rules and breach of statute: McAllister v Usdaw
seen at 14:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The applicant made one complaint under Section 55(1) and two complaints under Section 108A(1) and of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 alleging that the union had breached its rules...

Guidance: Bereavement information for Tunisia
seen at 14:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated the Bereavement information for Tunisia.

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government...

Transparency data: Cabinet Office: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2018
seen at 14:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to 'Leader of the House of Commons and Whips meetings, April to June 2018'.

Cabinet Office publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received...

Guidance: Fetal anomaly screening: ultrasound practitioners handbook
seen at 14:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The pre-existing 'CRL' and 'NT' score sheets have been compiled into the Appendix 1 spreadsheet. This is to replace the previous Appendix 1a and 1b.

This publication explains the standards and ...

Guidance: Department for Education non-executive appointments
seen at 14:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added September 2018 appointments of independent assessors for student loans complaints and appeals.

Details about appointments made to the department’s public bodies. Details include start and...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

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

Promotional material: Software suppliers supporting Making Tax Digital for VAT
seen at 14:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Five software suppliers have been added to the list. One supplier has been removed.

The Making Tax Digital programme is working with a wide range of software suppliers to produce suitable VAT software...

Open consultation: Clarifying the scope of the Welsh rates of Income Tax – technical note and draft legislation
seen at 14:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment to paragraph 94 of the technical note.

The Wales Act 2014 introduces the Welsh rates of Income Tax, which will be implemented in April 2019.

This requires technical changes to...

Policy paper: Conservative and DUP Agreement and UK Government financial support for Northern Ireland
seen at 14:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added April 2018 to June 2018 data.

This document sets out the full terms of the Confidence and Supply Agreement between the Conservative and Unionist Party and the Democratic Unionist Party. Details...

Guidance: Felling Licence Online - user guide: operations note 45
seen at 14:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Thirty five page guide taking applicants step by step through applying for a felling licence online.

Guidance: Solar modules and cells imported from China (Anti-Dumping Duty AD2299)
seen at 14:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Corporate report: Annual Report for the Independent Monitor 2017
seen at 14:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This is the fifth annual report of the Independent Monitor for the period January to December 2017.

Closed consultation: Senior Traffic Commissioner's Statutory Documents: 2018 revisions
seen at 14:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses attached.

The Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Documents describe how traffic commissioners apply the law and take a proportionate approach in their regulatory powers...

News story: Charity Fraud Awareness Week (22 – 26 October 2018)
seen at 14:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to a fraud webinar on Friday 26 October.

This is the third annual Charity Fraud Awareness Week aiming to help you increase resilience against fraud.

More than 40 charities...

News story: Sellafield plant to be celebrated in new exhibition
seen at 14:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

It will celebrate the plant’s immense contribution to the global nuclear industry.

Running at the Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, from 16 November, it features works by artists from the UK and Japan.

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News story: Fortifying flour with folic acid: government to consult
seen at 14:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health Minister Steve Brine has announced that the government will consult on the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid to prevent fetal abnormalities.

The consultation will launch in...

News story: Faster access to treatment and new technology for 500,000 patients
seen at 14:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Patients could benefit from faster access to treatment under 2 new programmes. The programmes will identify innovative technologies and treatments then speed up their uptake across the NHS.

&pound...

News story: Certification Officer: general announcements and latest decisions
seen at 14:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New CO decision

23 October 2018

Breach of union rules and breach of statute decision: McAllister v Usdaw

The applicant made one complaint under Section 55(1) and two complaints...

Press release: Secretary of State welcomes Independent Reporting Commission report on tackling paramilitary activity
seen at 14:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Welcoming the report, Mrs Bradley said:

I want to record my sincere thanks to the Independent Reporting Commission for their first substantive report on tackling paramilitary activity. It is deeply...

National Statistics: Statistical Data Return 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The Regulator of Social Housing’s SDR collects data on stock size, types, location and rents at 31 March each year, and data on sales and acquisitions made between 1 April and 31 March.

The responsible...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register of sponsors updated.

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register of sponsors updated.

This document lists institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under Tier 4. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor...

Consultation outcome: Proposal to amend the Tribunal Procedure (First-Tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response published.

The Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC) is interested to receive your views on proposals to change the way that the First-Tier Tribunal operates in relation to mental...

Guidance: Plug-in Car Grant: changes to grant level 2018
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Plug-in Car Grant levels changed by 21 October 2018.

Guidance on changes to the Plug-in Car Grant, which came into effect 21 October 2018.

Transparency data: Data Release Assurance Board minutes
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the DRAB minutes for 4 April 2018.

Minutes of the meetings of the DRAB since April 2014.

DRAB meeting minutes will be published within 4 weeks of approval by the Board.

Correspondence: Reforming the governance of technological innovation
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Council for Science and Technology (CST) explores how the regulatory landscape could be improved to make the UK an even more attractive and welcoming place for technological...

Statutory guidance: School teachers' pay and conditions
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the Welsh version of the 'School teachers' pay and conditions document 2018', valid from 1 September 2018.

This statutory guidance is for:

local authorities school leaders school...
Promotional material: Flu vaccines for the current season
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This poster features the:

Live Attenuated Intranasal Vaccine (LAIV) Quadrivalent Inactivated Vaccine (QIV) Adjuvanted Trivalent Inactivated Vaccine (aTIV)

This poster is download only. You can...

Guidance: Commons and greens: casework database
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the latest version of the database.

These documents show applications made to the Secretary of State and their predecessors for consent under various commons and greens laws.

These...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: land west of Bickland Water, known as Menehay Fields, Bickland Water Road, Falmouth, Cornwall (ref: 3177201 - 23 October 2018)
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal for the erection of 155 residential dwellings (54 affordable), open space, landscaping, access, estate roads and infrastructure with all matters reserved...

Guidance: Poland - bereavement pack / information
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This bereavement pack/information in Poland has been prepared for British Nationals who require information on death in Poland.

Correspondence: Medical devices and clinical consumables
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has written to all suppliers to update them on the department’s contingency measures. This includes increasing stock levels at a national level.

The letter...

UK regions come to the fore in producing $1bn tech companies
seen at 11:31, 23 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

The UK’s leading tech clusters are competing head-to-head with European capitals, according to new analysis of company growth, in a sign that the success of the UK tech sector is pushing far beyond its London...

Letter to Peter Schofield on Joining Up Data for Better Statistics
seen at 11:30, 23 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office of Statistics Regulation to Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice (MoJ).

Dear Peter,

The Office for Statistics Regulation...

Letter to Jon Thompson on Joining Up Data for Better Statistics
seen at 11:30, 23 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office of Statistics Regulation to Jon Thompson, Permanent Secretary, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Dear Jon,

The Office for Statistics Regulation...

Letter to Jonathan Slater on Joining Up Data for Better Statistics
seen at 11:30, 23 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office of Statistics Regulation to Jonathan Slater, Permanent Secretary, Department for Education.

Dear Jonathan,

The Office for Statistics Regulation...

Letter to Richard Heaton on Joining Up Data for Better Statistics
seen at 11:30, 23 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office of Statistics Regulation to Richard Heaton, Permanent Secretary, Ministery of Justice (MoJ).

Dear Richard,

The Office for Statistics Regulation...

Statement to Parliament: Death of Jamal Khashoggi: Foreign Secretary's update to the House of Commons
seen at 11:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Deputy Speaker, with your permission I will make a statement on the death of Jamal Khashoggi.

From the moment that he was reported missing after entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on 2 October, ...

News story: Bayes Centre opens as part of Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal
seen at 11:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The University of Edinburgh’s Bayes Centre was opened today [23 October 2018] by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. The centre is one of five data-driven innovation hubs being opened as part of the Edinburgh...

Press release: Highways England gears up for winter
seen at 11:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England’s team of 1,300 specially trained gritter drivers based across the country are geared up for winter, ready to keep drivers moving.

The company responsible for the country’s motorways ...

News story: Royal Marines to stage demonstration on the Thames for Netherlands state visit
seen at 11:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the state visit, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will attend the Dutch ship HNLMS Zeeland which will be anchored next to HMS Belfast.

They will join The Duke of Kent on board and will...

News story: Jerry Cope appointed to the Prison Service Pay Review Body
seen at 11:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Jerry Cope has been appointed to the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) from 10 September 2018 to 9 September 2019.

Mr Cope chaired PSPRB from 2005 to 2011. He is currently Chair of governors at...

News story: £215 million additional investment for UK innovation centres
seen at 11:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The &pound;215 million investment is in the Digital, Medicines Discovery, Future Cities and Transport Systems Catapult centres.

It builds on the announcement made in August by the Chancellor...

Research and analysis: India: monthly trade report - August 2018
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).
Summary Singapore Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Ministerial Outcome India at the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation Summit Update – World Trade Organisation...
Transparency data: DFID: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2018
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

DFID publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:

Transparency data: DFID: senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, April to June 2018
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

DFID publishes details of the permanent secretary’s external meetings and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality on a quarterly basis.

This data is also available from data.gov.uk:

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Guidance: Importing firewood: requirements for landing material into Great Britain
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Plant Health controls apply to a wide range of wood products, including firewood. These controls are in place to prevent the spread of pests and pathogens that would be ecologically and economically damaging ...

National Statistics: Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update with latest monthly data

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

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Guidance: Cardiovascular disease prevention: cost-effective commissioning
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

A return on investment tool synthesises evidence on the effectiveness and associated costs for interventions aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in individuals with associated risk factors. Use...

Guidance: Social care: guidance for Ofsted staff
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated sections on ‘Written representations under the Care Standards Act 2000’ and ‘Working with other agencies and serious case reviews’. Added a new annex on contacting the DCS after an inadequate...

Official Statistics: Sex ratios at birth in Great Britain: 2012 to 2016
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This report analyses male to female birth ratios in Great Britain for the period 2012 to 2016, alongside a breakdown by mother’s country of birth and ethnicity of the child.

The report should be read ...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Road fuel prices for week commencing Monday 22 October 2018 published.

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 250KB

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National Statistics: Statistical Data Return 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The Regulator of Social Housing’s SDR collects data on stock size, types, location and rents at 31 March each year, and data on sales and acquisitions made between 1 April and 31 March.

The responsible...

Guidance: Terminating the Anti-Dumping Duty on imports of biodiesel, originating in Argentina and Indonesia (Anti-Dumping Duty 2300)
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register of sponsors updated.

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register of sponsors updated.

This document lists institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under Tier 4. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor...

Consultation outcome: Air quality: domestic burning of house coal, smokeless coal, manufactured solid fuels and wet wood - call for evidence
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note on what we did with the responses to this call for evidence.

We are seeking evidence and data on the use of solid fuels such as house coal, smokeless coal, manufactured solid fuels...

Consultation outcome: Proposal to amend the Tribunal Procedure (First-Tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response published.

The Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC) is interested to receive your views on proposals to change the way that the First-Tier Tribunal operates in relation to mental...

Closed consultation: Animal welfare: updating the code of practice for the welfare of pigs
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note as the summary of responses will be delayed until early 2019.

We want to know what you think of our draft statutory code of practice for the welfare of pigs. The code of practice is...

Statutory guidance: Multi-agency statutory guidance on female genital mutilation
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF document was factually amended

This guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) is for all persons and bodies in England and Wales.

You must read and follow this guidance if you are...

Guidance: Plug-in Car Grant: changes to grant level 2018
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Plug-in Car Grant levels changed by 21 October 2018.

Guidance on changes to the Plug-in Car Grant, which came into effect 21 October 2018.

Transparency data: Data Release Assurance Board minutes
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the DRAB minutes for 4 April 2018.

Minutes of the meetings of the DRAB since April 2014.

DRAB meeting minutes will be published within 4 weeks of approval by the Board.

Correspondence: Reforming the governance of technological innovation
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Council for Science and Technology (CST) explores how the regulatory landscape could be improved to make the UK an even more attractive and welcoming place for technological...

Statutory guidance: School teachers' pay and conditions
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the Welsh version of the 'School teachers' pay and conditions document 2018', valid from 1 September 2018.

This statutory guidance is for:

local authorities school leaders school...
Promotional material: Flu vaccines for the current season
seen at 10:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This poster features the:

Live Attenuated Intranasal Vaccine (LAIV) Quadrivalent Inactivated Vaccine (QIV) Adjuvanted Trivalent Inactivated Vaccine (aTIV)

This poster is download only. You can...

Press release: HMS Queen Elizabeth hosts UK-US ‘International Trade Day’ in NYC
seen at 10:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, is today (Monday 22 October) hosting a number of trade events to secure trading ties between UK and US businesses on board the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth in New...

Press release: Regulator publishes Statistical Data Return 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Private registered providers of social housing in England have increased the amount of social housing stock that they own, and undertaken a large volume of transfer activity during the year, according to the ...

Press release: Minister for Africa statement on Cameroon elections
seen at 10:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the recent elections in Cameroon, the Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin said:

The UK congratulates President Paul Biya on his re-election.

We remain deeply concerned about the...

Opt-in Decision on the Proposal of the European Parliament and the Council on European Production Orders and European Preservation Orders for cross-border access to electronic evidence in criminal matters (Nick Hurd)
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Until the UK leaves it remains a full member of the European Union with all the rights and responsibilities this entails. The Government will continue to consider the application of the UK’s right to opt...

Call-Out Order to Support Air Policing Operations (Mark Lancaster)
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Changes made by the Defence Reform Act 2014 allow reservists to be called out under section 56(1B) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 if it appears to the Secretary of State that it is necessary or desirable to use...

Research and analysis: English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) report
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report added: ESPAUR Report 2018.

The ESPAUR report:

shows developments in antimicrobial stewardship and professional or public education and awareness activities reviews ESPAUR activities...
Research and analysis: India: monthly trade report - August 2018
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).
Summary Singapore Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Ministerial Outcome India at the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation Summit Update – World Trade Organisation...
Guidance: Duty Stamps: service availability and issues
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for Tuesday 30 October has been added.

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

Guidance: Alcohol and Tobacco Warehousing Declarations: service availability and issues
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for Tuesday 30 October 2018 has been added.

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

Transparency data: DFID: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2018
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

DFID publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:

Transparency data: DFID: senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, April to June 2018
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

DFID publishes details of the permanent secretary’s external meetings and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality on a quarterly basis.

This data is also available from data.gov.uk:

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Guidance: Importing firewood: requirements for landing material into Great Britain
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Plant Health controls apply to a wide range of wood products, including firewood. These controls are in place to prevent the spread of pests and pathogens that would be ecologically and economically damaging ...

National Statistics: Deaths registered in England and Wales (series DR): 2017
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Deaths registered in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 12 October 2018
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Clinical and social care negligence cases in Northern Ireland: financial year ending March 2018
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.

National Statistics: The 21st century mortality files - deaths dataset, England and Wales
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Measures from the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework, England 2017/18
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This report provides the findings from the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF) in England for the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. The ASCOF draws on data from a number of collections, and measures...

Official Statistics: Adult Social Care Activity and Finance Report, England 2017/18
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This report contains aggregate information supplied by Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs) regarding Adult Social Care Activity provided or arranged by the CASSR and the expenditure ...

Official Statistics: Deferred Payment Agreements 2017/18
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This report was previously published as part of the Finance report, but is now a standalone publication.

Official Statistics: Young people’s earnings progression and geographic mobility, England and Wales: financial year ending 2012 to financial year ending 2016
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Road fuel prices: 22 October 2018
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Cost of unleaded petrol (ULSP) and unleaded diesel (ULSD) in the UK as at Monday 22 October 2018.

National Statistics: Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update with latest monthly data

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

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Guidance: Cardiovascular disease prevention: cost-effective commissioning
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

A return on investment tool synthesises evidence on the effectiveness and associated costs for interventions aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in individuals with associated risk factors. Use...

Guidance: Social care: guidance for Ofsted staff
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated sections on ‘Written representations under the Care Standards Act 2000’ and ‘Working with other agencies and serious case reviews’. Added a new annex on contacting the DCS after an inadequate...

Official Statistics: Sex ratios at birth in Great Britain: 2012 to 2016
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This report analyses male to female birth ratios in Great Britain for the period 2012 to 2016, alongside a breakdown by mother’s country of birth and ethnicity of the child.

The report should be read ...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 09:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Road fuel prices for week commencing Monday 22 October 2018 published.

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 250KB

...
UK regions come to the fore in producing $1bn tech companies
seen at 09:31, 23 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

The UK’s leading tech clusters are competing head-to-head with European capitals, according to new analysis of company growth, in a sign that the success of the UK tech sector is pushing far beyond its London...

Research and analysis: English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) report
seen at 02:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report added: ESPAUR Report 2018.

The ESPAUR report:

shows developments in antimicrobial stewardship and professional or public education and awareness activities reviews ESPAUR activities...
UK regions come to the fore in producing $1bn tech companies
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

The UK’s leading tech clusters are competing head-to-head with European capitals, according to new analysis of company growth, in a sign that the success of the UK tech sector is pushing far beyond its London...

Press release: Keep Antibiotics Working campaign returns
seen at 02:30, 23 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The ‘Keep Antibiotics Working’ campaign returns to alert the public to the risks of antibiotic resistance, urging them to always take their doctor, nurse or healthcare professional’s advice on antibiotics.