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24 October 2018

Speech: Security Council briefing on the UN Fact-Finding Mission in Burma
seen at 23:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement ahead of Procedural Vote

I would like to make a statement on behalf of the United Kingdom, Cote d’Ivoire, France, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Sweden, and the United States of America.

Press release: Latest ONS figures show exports in services continue to grow
seen at 22:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show demand for British services continues to grow, as exports swelled to £286 billion in the year to 2018 Q2.

The data indicates UK service exports...

Press release: Foreign Secretary in first bilateral visit to Switzerland for more than 20 years
seen at 22:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has arrived in Switzerland for the first bilateral visit by the UK’s most senior diplomat since 1996.

Both the UK and Switzerland are renegotiating their relations with the...

Press release: PM call with King Salman of Saudi Arabia: 24 October 2018
seen at 21:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to King Salman today (24 October) to reiterate the UK’s grave concerns about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul...

Guidance: School resource management self-assessment tool
seen at 20:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document 'School resource management self-assessment tool: checklist and dashboard'.

The tool helps assure governing bodies and trust boards that they are meeting the standards to achieve...

Official Statistics: LA and school expenditure: 2016 to 2017 financial year
seen at 20:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added information about when and where the 2017 to 2018 income and expenditure data for local authority-maintained schools in England will be made available.

A summary of data from the consistent...

Transparency data: Workforce management information: MOJ
seen at 20:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Workforce management information: July 2018 published.

Information on the Ministry of Justice, its agencies and executive non-departmental public bodies’ paybills for 2010 to 2016; its workforce...

Independent report: Local government finance: review of governance and processes
seen at 20:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

In April 2018, Andrew Hudson was appointed by the former Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to lead the review of the governance and processes which underpin the department...

Corporate report: National Waste Programme Quarterly Report: Q2 FY 2018 to 2019
seen at 20:31, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The National Waste Programme (NWP) is a cross-UK programme of work to lead the ongoing implementation and delivery of the UK Nuclear Industry Solid LLW Strategy.

The NWP covers all nuclear industry waste...

Guidance: How to apply for a Government Social Research sandwich student placement
seen at 20:31, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The scheme is now closed and the Application Form has been removed.

GSR Sandwich Student Placements 2019-20

The Government Economic & Social Research (GESR) Team will be running a 12-month...

Press release: PM meeting with PM Andrej Babiš of the Czech Republic: 24 October 2018
seen at 20:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

Prime Minister Theresa May met with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš this afternoon in Downing Street for bilateral talks. The visit came as the Czech Republic ...

Decision: Lucy Jayne Butler
seen at 18:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to;

revoke the operator licence held by Lucy Jayne Butler with effect from 00:01 on 19 May 2018 disqualify Lucy Jayne Butler for a period of 5 years from holding...
Corporate report: DFID results: Other headline results sector pages
seen at 18:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The figure using OECD methodology for private sector capital mobilised for the 2 year period from January 2015 to December 2016 as reported was $2.8bn. This figure is amended to $2.6bn. The multilateral...

Corporate report: DFID Annual Report and Accounts 2017 to 2018
seen at 18:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The figure for private sector capital mobilised for the 2 year period from January 2015 to December 2016 as reported was $2.8bn. This figure is amended to $2.6bn on page 32 and is also reflected in the...

Corporate report: Low Level Waste Repository Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP)
seen at 18:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated LLWR JWMP September 2018

A Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP) is a proactive management plan for the next 5 years that has been developed by the SLC in conjunction with LLW Repository Ltd...

Decision: Kulvinder Singh Hothi
seen at 18:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by Kulvinder Singh Hothi with effect from 00:01 on 1 October 2018 disqualify Kulvinder Singh Hothi for a period of 3 years ...
Corporate report: Magnox Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP)
seen at 18:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update Magnox JWMP September 2018

A Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP) is a proactive management plan for the next 5 years that has been developed by the SLC in conjunction with LLW Repository ...

Corporate report: Sellafield Ltd Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP)
seen at 18:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Sellafield JWMP September 2018

A Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP) is a proactive management plan for the next 5 years that has been developed by the SLC in conjunction with LLW Repository...

International treaty: Austria: tax treaties
seen at 18:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: UK/Austria Double Taxation Agreement added.

The Double Taxation Convention entered into force on 13 November 1970 and was amended by protocols signed on 17 November 1977, 18 May 1993 and 11 September...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Independent Parking Committee Limited
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1454

Applicant United Trade and Industry Limited objected to the name used by Independent Parking Committee Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended...

Decision: Parker Transport Midland Ltd, David Keith Parker and Dennis Healy
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by Parker Transport Midland Ltd with immediate effect disqualify David Keith Parker indefinitely from holding or obtaining an...
Transparency data: CMA board meeting minutes: 12 September 2018
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The members of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board are set out in the ‘Our management’ section of the CMA’s home page.

Guidance: Civil Service: helping you with managing contracts and suppliers
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Contract Management Training and Accreditation Brochure'.

To support existing good practice, the Civil Service is investing in training and accreditation to help you with managing contracts...

Research and analysis: Gender Pay Gap Information Regulations: summary of 2017/18 data
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

From Spring 2017, employers with 250 or more employees in England, Wales and Scotland are legally required to report annually on the gender pay gap within their organisation both on their own website, and via...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Dartmoor 6 week firing notice week commencing 22 October 2018 following changes to the originally published notice (these are highlighted in bold on the documents).

The firing times are...

Guidance: Advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue 2018 to 2019

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

Where...

Guidance: Vaccines and porcine gelatine
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated leaflet.

The issue of some vaccines that contain ingredients derived from pigs (in this case gelatine – known as ‘porcine’ gelatine) has concerned some faith groups. This leaflet ...

Guidance: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) public registers
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have published a new version of the approved authorised treatment facility public register. Three sites have had their approval cancelled - the same 3 sites have had a change of name and a new approval...

Guidance: School resource management self-assessment tool
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document 'School resource management self-assessment tool: checklist and dashboard'.

The tool helps assure governing bodies and trust boards that they are meeting the standards to achieve...

Official Statistics: LA and school expenditure: 2016 to 2017 financial year
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added information about when and where the 2017 to 2018 income and expenditure data for local authority-maintained schools in England will be made available.

A summary of data from the consistent...

Transparency data: Workforce management information: MOJ
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Workforce management information: July 2018 published.

Information on the Ministry of Justice, its agencies and executive non-departmental public bodies’ paybills for 2010 to 2016; its workforce...

Transparency data: Animals in Science Committee: members' register of interests
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed members who no longer sit on the committee.

This register of interests for the committee members of the ASC lists their occupations, the organisations they work for and the nature of any...

Transparency data: Project Licence Application (PLA) subgroup: terms of reference
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated PLA subgroup: terms of reference document.

This document describes the purpose, structure and scope of the PLA subgroup in discharging its role as a subgroup of the ASC.

Independent report: Local government finance: review of governance and processes
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

In April 2018, Andrew Hudson was appointed by the former Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to lead the review of the governance and processes which underpin the department...

Corporate report: National Waste Programme Quarterly Report: Q2 FY 2018 to 2019
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The National Waste Programme (NWP) is a cross-UK programme of work to lead the ongoing implementation and delivery of the UK Nuclear Industry Solid LLW Strategy.

The NWP covers all nuclear industry waste...

Guidance: The Government Economic Service Sandwich Student Placement Scheme
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The GES Sandwich Scheme is now closed and the application form has been removed.

The GES Sandwich Student Placement Scheme 2019-20 is now closed. Eligibility Requirements

This scheme is only ...

Guidance: How to apply for a Government Social Research sandwich student placement
seen at 18:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The scheme is now closed and the Application Form has been removed.

GSR Sandwich Student Placements 2019-20

The Government Economic & Social Research (GESR) Team will be running a 12-month...

News story: Charity Fraud Awareness Week (22 – 26 October 2018)
seen at 18:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added new helpsheets and webinars related to charity fraud topics.

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

More...

News story: DASA Supplier Showcase Event
seen at 18:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The aim of this event is to showcase innovations from our funded competitions to potential investors to increase the likelihood of exploitation but also to build an enduring relationship between DASA and the ...

News story: PM appoints new member of Senior Salaries Review Body
seen at 18:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Ms Pippa Lambert as a member of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB), with immediate effect.

The Senior Salaries Review Body provides independent advice...

News story: Standing on the shoulders of giants in a rising sea
seen at 18:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Standing on the shoulders of giants in a rising sea Emma Howard Boyd speech to the Global Engineering Congress London, 24 October 2018

Thank you and good afternoon.

This year, marks 200 years...

Press release: Local government finance settlement date confirmed in government response to Hudson review
seen at 18:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Local authorities will have more certainty to plan their budgets as government confirms it will aim for set dates each year for the provisional and final local government finance settlements, the Minister for...

Form: Egg hatchery and chick breeding premises: registration
seen at 16:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Egg hatchery and chick breeding premises: registration EMR09 and EMR10 updated

This form is for premises to apply for registration as a hatching egg and chick production establishment. This applies...

Form: Egg production site: registration
seen at 16:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application for registration of an egg production establishment updated

This form is for premises to apply for registration as an egg production establishment. This applies to premises which:

Form: Egg packing centre: registration
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application for registration of an egg packing centre and guidance document updated.

This form is for packing centres to apply for authorisation to pack eggs.

Packing centres must be approved...

Form: Animal gathering: licence application
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application form to licence or re-licence a premises (AGO01)

The licensing process includes:

an application form to licence or re-licence a premises (AGO01) a disease control contingency...
Guidance: MSN 1878 Arrangements for the carriage of agreed search and rescue co-operation plans aboard UK passenger vessels
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

A plan for co-operation with the appropriate SAR services must be drawn up and carried by all UK passenger vessels and all passenger vessels using UK waters.

The plan must be agreed with the SAR service...

Research and analysis: Interim Gender Pay Gap Employer Insights Survey
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The Government has recently introduced new gender pay gap transparency regulations, designed to encourage large employers to take informed action to close their GPG where one exists. These regulations came into...

Decision: K J Hudson Machinery Services Ltd, Godfrey Pritchard and Kenneth Hudson
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by K J Hudson Machinery Services Ltd with effect from 00:01 on 17 November 2018 disqualify Godfrey Pritchard with immediate ...
Guidance: Compensation Recovery Unit bulletins
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) bulletin on: the recovery of hospital treatment and ambulance chargers for the States of Guernsey.

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) issues ...

Guidance: National Waste Programme: Best Available Technique (BAT) and Best Practicable Means (BPM) Resource Guide
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New update - Issue 2 July 2018

The identification and implementation of BAT option(s) for radioactive waste management is important, as it ensures that waste producers are minimising the impact...

Decision: Lucy Jayne Butler
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to;

revoke the operator licence held by Lucy Jayne Butler with effect from 00:01 on 19 May 2018 disqualify Lucy Jayne Butler for a period of 5 years from holding...
Corporate report: DFID results: Other headline results sector pages
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The figure using OECD methodology for private sector capital mobilised for the 2 year period from January 2015 to December 2016 as reported was $2.8bn. This figure is amended to $2.6bn. The multilateral...

Corporate report: DFID Annual Report and Accounts 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The figure for private sector capital mobilised for the 2 year period from January 2015 to December 2016 as reported was $2.8bn. This figure is amended to $2.6bn on page 32 and is also reflected in the...

Corporate report: Low Level Waste Repository Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP)
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated LLWR JWMP September 2018

A Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP) is a proactive management plan for the next 5 years that has been developed by the SLC in conjunction with LLW Repository Ltd...

Decision: Kulvinder Singh Hothi
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by Kulvinder Singh Hothi with effect from 00:01 on 1 October 2018 disqualify Kulvinder Singh Hothi for a period of 3 years ...
Corporate report: Magnox Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP)
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update Magnox JWMP September 2018

A Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP) is a proactive management plan for the next 5 years that has been developed by the SLC in conjunction with LLW Repository ...

Corporate report: Sellafield Ltd Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP)
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Sellafield JWMP September 2018

A Joint Waste Management Plan (JWMP) is a proactive management plan for the next 5 years that has been developed by the SLC in conjunction with LLW Repository...

International treaty: Austria: tax treaties
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: UK/Austria Double Taxation Agreement added.

The Double Taxation Convention entered into force on 13 November 1970 and was amended by protocols signed on 17 November 1977, 18 May 1993 and 11 September...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Independent Parking Committee Limited
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1454

Applicant United Trade and Industry Limited objected to the name used by Independent Parking Committee Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal defended decisions and orders
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decision O/657/18 added.

Use this guide to find details of all our defended decisions and orders

Pre 2014 defended decisions can be found via National Archives

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Decision: Parker Transport Midland Ltd, David Keith Parker and Dennis Healy
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by Parker Transport Midland Ltd with immediate effect disqualify David Keith Parker indefinitely from holding or obtaining an...
Independent report: Meningococcal vaccination: statement from JCVI
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

This short statement summarises Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s (JCVI) most recent review of the UK meningococcal vaccination programme.

The JCVI has identified specific actions that...

Transparency data: CMA board meeting minutes: 12 September 2018
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The members of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board are set out in the ‘Our management’ section of the CMA’s home page.

Correspondence: ESFA Update: 24 October 2018
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).
Items for further education Action Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) 2019 to 2020 Action final funding claims for 2017 to 2018 change in deadlines Information...
Guidance: Agent services account: service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for Saturday 3 November 2018 and Sunday 4 November 2018 added.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the agent services account.

Guidance: Civil Service: helping you with managing contracts and suppliers
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Contract Management Training and Accreditation Brochure'.

To support existing good practice, the Civil Service is investing in training and accreditation to help you with managing contracts...

Notice: HR2 6PF, Dr Janek Grzonka and Mrs Angela Grzonka: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: GL7 5QJ, Dr David Howard: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: PE33 9TB, Derek Hales (Plumbing Contractors) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: CV37 8XT, Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: CH62 0BH, Ms Karen James-Hunt: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: TN27 8QD, Mr Tom Chapman: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: Aggregates Levy: service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for Saturday 3 November 2018 and Sunday 4 November 2018 has been added.

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

Research and analysis: Gender Pay Gap Information Regulations: summary of 2017/18 data
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

From Spring 2017, employers with 250 or more employees in England, Wales and Scotland are legally required to report annually on the gender pay gap within their organisation both on their own website, and via...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Dartmoor 6 week firing notice week commencing 22 October 2018 following changes to the originally published notice (these are highlighted in bold on the documents).

The firing times are...

Guidance: Nationality document return service: England
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to remove Plymouth

Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in England that offer a document return service for UK nationality applications.

See Nationality document...

Guidance: Advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue 2018 to 2019

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

Where...

Guidance: Vaccines and porcine gelatine
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated leaflet.

The issue of some vaccines that contain ingredients derived from pigs (in this case gelatine – known as ‘porcine’ gelatine) has concerned some faith groups. This leaflet ...

Guidance: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) public registers
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have published a new version of the approved authorised treatment facility public register. Three sites have had their approval cancelled - the same 3 sites have had a change of name and a new approval...

Guidance: Equality and diversity school leadership projects
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Equality and Diversity programme: list of schools 2018 to 2020' to change contact details for Linton Village College.

These schools have obtained a grant to help them increase the diversity...

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news about work, working-age benefits, pensions and services
seen at 16:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Touchbase: edition 130. This edition contains information on topics including Universal Credit, the workplace pension campaign and Post Office card accounts.

Some information in earlier...

News story: DASA Supplier Showcase Event
seen at 16:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The aim of this event is to showcase innovations from our funded competitions to potential investors to increase the likelihood of exploitation but also to build an enduring relationship between DASA and the ...

Press release: FCO statement on UN action against North Korea sanctions breaches
seen at 16:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

An FCO spokesperson said:

The UK welcomes the announcement by the UN’s 1718 Committee that it has listed three vessels for engaging in sanctions evasion. The vessels, the Shang Yuan Bao, New Regent...

News story: Aspire Achieve Advance 3aaa apprenticeship training provider termination of contracts
seen at 16:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: We have published an update for apprentices.

Since the closure of 3aaa, we have established a taskforce to implement alternative arrangements for apprentices and their employers. We are working...

News story: Campaign launched in Luton to unite town and tackle extremism
seen at 16:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Luton in Harmony and Luton Borough Council, in partnership with Building a Stronger Britain Together, have today (Wednesday 24 October 2018) announced the launch of ‘Many Voices, One Town’, a campaign showcasing...

Press release: Continuity of planning (environmental) requirements when the UK leaves the European Union
seen at 16:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has today (24 October 2018) published statutory instruments in relation to environmental assessments and the planning regime.

These instruments make no substantive changes of policy, but...

News story: Canary Wharf hub officially opened to save £24 million per year
seen at 16:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 6,000 civil servants are expected to move into Canary Wharf as part of an effort to save money and reduce Whitehall office buildings. Public sector staff from eight departments are now operating from UK ...

Press release: Dutch Royals welcomed to London for their first state visit
seen at 16:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added links to press releases about post-Brexit security cooperation and UK-Dutch trade.

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

News story: Brave World War 2 Halifax crew buried in dignified ceremony in Albania
seen at 16:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Seven crew members of the 148 (special duties) squadron RAF who were onboard the RAF Halifax JP244 aircraft have been laid to rest almost 75 years after they were killed carrying out a supply mission over Albania...

Press release: Uncooperative illegal waste carrier fined after getting his wish for day in court
seen at 16:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A 54 year-old man has been fined &pound;319 after pleading guilty to transporting waste without the necessary licence.

The offence was discovered during Operation Transporter; a multi-agency operation...

Speech: Charities and the power of place: the Commission’s new strategy and what it means for community foundations.
seen at 16:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to be here, and I would like to thank UK Community Foundations for inviting me to say a few words.

The theme of today’s symposium, as you know, is “the power of place”.

I welcome...

News story: Guidance launched for in-house monitoring centres
seen at 16:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Tony Porter, the Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC), has published dual branded in-house monitoring guidance in partnership with the National Association of Surveillance Camera Managers (NASCAM).

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with A)
seen at 14:41, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Advance Virtual Assistants' and 'AWARD Productions Ltd' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a ...

Transparency data: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency GPC spending over £500: 2018 - 2019
seen at 14:41, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published MHRA spending over &pound;500: data for July 2018

Older data is available on the National Archives website.

Guidance: Copyright term extension for sound recordings
seen at 14:41, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

EU Directive 2011/77 EU sought to enhance the welfare of performers and record labels by extending the period that they can be remunerated for their sound recordings and performances. This period was extended...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with C)
seen at 14:40, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Connect', 'Connolly Scaffolding Ltd' and 'Creativehill Limited' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with D)
seen at 14:39, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Darlington Mowden Park RFC' and 'Dynasystems' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with E)
seen at 14:39, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Eliminaser Ltd, 'Equipt Security', 'Explora Security Ltd' and 'Exsel Group' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant...

Research and analysis: Cyber Security Breaches Survey
seen at 14:39, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have uploaded a Privacy Notice.

The Government is undertaking a survey of UK businesses and charities to find out how they approach cyber security and learn more about the cyber security issues...

Transparency data: Cabinet Office workforce management data 2018 to 2019
seen at 14:39, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added September 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...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with F)
seen at 14:38, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'First Point Training Ltd', 'Flannery Plant Hire' and 'Forth Valley College' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with G)
seen at 14:38, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Guartel Technologies Limited' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with H to J)
seen at 14:37, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'HPSS Ltd', 'Industria Personnel Services Ltd' and 'IPS International Limited' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with K)
seen at 14:37, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

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

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Teachers' pay grant 2018 to 2019 financial year allocations
seen at 14:37, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

On 14th September, we published the rates and high level methodology for the teachers’ pay grant for 2018 to 2019 and 2019 to 2020.

The ‘Teachers’ pay grant 2018 to 2019 financial year allocations...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with L)
seen at 14:37, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'London Risk Group' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 14:36, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Nexus Works Ltd', 'PLIAS Resettlement' and 'ProntoImages.com Ltd' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with R)
seen at 14:35, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Ramside Estates', 'Redemption Roasters' and 'Ridgesteel Fabrications LTD' armed forces covenant pledges

Looking for the signed pledge from Royal Bank of Scotland? Its published ...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 14:34, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'South Coast Web Design Ltd' armed forces covenant pledge

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

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

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with T)
seen at 14:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'tech21', 'Teesside University', 'The Explora Foundation', 'The Grow Organisation and Mow & Grow', 'The JGA Group', 'The Number4 Group', 'The Women's Organisation', 'TKO 'Training, Knowledge...

Guidance: National professional qualifications (NPQs): list of providers
seen at 14:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced contact details for Tauheedul College for Teaching and Leadership, now called Star Institute.

The list shows providers of the following qualifications:

National Professional...
Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 'Walker Fire (UK) Ltd', 'Whytelight Solutions Ltd', 'Wigan & Leigh College' and 'Wurkplace Ltd' armed forces covenant pledges

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed...

Guidance: Search for businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 40 covenants to the index

Find out which businesses have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and what they are pledging to do to support defence and the armed forces community.

Notice: YO42 4ST, Annyalla Chicks (UK) Broilers Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:32, 24 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: Annyalla Chicks...
Notice: L3 0BE, United Utilities Water Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:32, 24 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: United Utilities...
Corporate report: Customer Notice 2018-015: Christmas Shutdown Dates
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

LLW Repository Ltd publishes Customer Notices which provide key information and updates to Customers

Correspondence: Genetic testing and insurance
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

For several years now, the UK Government and the insurance industry in the guise of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have negotiated and maintained a Concordat and Moratorium on Genetics and Insurance...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Formal Notices Removed for Mr Lee and Mr Sierzega and Mr Tanweer, Formal Notice Added for Mr Lone

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

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Ryan Sierzega
seen at 14:32, 24 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.

Location teacher worked: Birmingham, West...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Kevin Michael Lee
seen at 14:32, 24 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: 0856005 ...
Guidance: Jobcentre Plus: opportunities for public and voluntary organisations
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus in Cornwall and Devon. The closing date is by 9am on 30 October 2018.

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

Guidance: Secure Data Exchange Service: service availability and issues
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Service issues message removed.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the SDES.

Decision: Hardeep Singh Bains T/A Cleavers Removals and Storage
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

disqualify David Cleaver with immediate effect and for an indefinite period from acting as transport manager on any operator’s licence refuse the application...
Form: Egg hatchery and chick breeding premises: registration
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Egg hatchery and chick breeding premises: registration EMR09 and EMR10 updated

This form is for premises to apply for registration as a hatching egg and chick production establishment. This applies...

Form: Egg production site: registration
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application for registration of an egg production establishment updated

This form is for premises to apply for registration as an egg production establishment. This applies to premises which:

Form: Egg packing centre: registration
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application for registration of an egg packing centre and guidance document updated.

This form is for packing centres to apply for authorisation to pack eggs.

Packing centres must be approved...

Form: Animal gathering: licence application
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application form to licence or re-licence a premises (AGO01)

The licensing process includes:

an application form to licence or re-licence a premises (AGO01) a disease control contingency...
Guidance: MSN 1878 Arrangements for the carriage of agreed search and rescue co-operation plans aboard UK passenger vessels
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

A plan for co-operation with the appropriate SAR services must be drawn up and carried by all UK passenger vessels and all passenger vessels using UK waters.

The plan must be agreed with the SAR service...

Research and analysis: Interim Gender Pay Gap Employer Insights Survey
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The Government has recently introduced new gender pay gap transparency regulations, designed to encourage large employers to take informed action to close their GPG where one exists. These regulations came into...

Decision: K J Hudson Machinery Services Ltd, Godfrey Pritchard and Kenneth Hudson
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by K J Hudson Machinery Services Ltd with effect from 00:01 on 17 November 2018 disqualify Godfrey Pritchard with immediate ...
Guidance: Compensation Recovery Unit bulletins
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) bulletin on: the recovery of hospital treatment and ambulance chargers for the States of Guernsey.

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) issues ...

Guidance: National Waste Programme: Best Available Technique (BAT) and Best Practicable Means (BPM) Resource Guide
seen at 14:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New update - Issue 2 July 2018

The identification and implementation of BAT option(s) for radioactive waste management is important, as it ensures that waste producers are minimising the impact...

News story: Faster access to treatment and new technology for 500,000 patients
seen at 14:30, 24 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...

Press release: UK-Dutch trade relationship goes from strength to strength
seen at 14:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A set of new deals and agreements between UK and Dutch companies alongside the Showcase - being held as part of the Dutch State Visit - will see closer collaboration in the FinTech, clean growth and digital sectors...

Press release: Sales of veterinary antibiotics at their lowest in 25 years
seen at 14:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance Sales and Surveillance (VARSS) report shows that sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals dropped by 18% between 2016 and 2017 to reach a low of 37...

News story: Statement on Sir Jeremy Heywood
seen at 14:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Jeremy Heywood today announced in a personal statement that he is standing down as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to concentrate on his recovery from ill health. He has served as Cabinet ...

Press release: Mammoth discovery on A14 improvement programme
seen at 14:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England experts, working alongside archaeologists from MOLA Headland Infrastructure, have discovered the partial remains of a woolly mammoth and woolly rhino, both at least 100,000 years old, during ...

Press release: Business Secretary hosts first cross-government working group on future regulation
seen at 14:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Business Secretary outlines commitment to ensuring regulators are active, forward-thinking and ready to ensure UK is at the forefront of future industries Move reflects government drive to transform regulation...
Press release: Independent Governor of WFD appointed
seen at 14:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs has appointed Mark Babington as Independent Governor of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD).

Mark Babington has 20 years’ experience...

Speech: Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion gives keynote speech at the PLSA Conference 2018
seen at 14:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much indeed, and thank you to the PLSA for inviting me.

It is good to be back, I’m not quite in Steve Webb territory of repeat appearances but to misquote Mark Twain, rumours of my demise...

Speech: Secretary of State speech at the opening debate on Executive Formation & Exercise of Functions Bill
seen at 14:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Background

Mr Speaker, I would like to begin by inviting the House to join me in remembering those who lost their lives in the horrific Shankill Road bombing, Greysteel massacre and the series of attacks that...

Press release: Rapist has sentence increased following Solicitor General’s referral
seen at 14:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A man who sexually assaulted a woman celebrating her 19th birthday in Falmouth has had his sentence increased today after the Solicitor General, Robert Buckland QC MP, referred his sentence to the Court of Appeal...

Speech: Building Peace and Security in Central African Republic
seen at 14:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Statement attributed to different official.

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...

Research and analysis: Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance 2017
seen at 11:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The UK-VARSS 2017 Report presents veterinary antibiotic sales data in the UK from 2013 to 2017, food-producing animal sectors’ usage data and antibiotic resistance data from 2015 to 2017.

The UK-VARSS...

Promotional material: A visual guide to vaccines poster
seen at 11:33, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The poster features the current vaccine trade name and abbreviations, the diseases they protect against and the packaging and product presentation. This poster compliments the routine vaccination schedule.

Guidance: Guidance to staff on supporting media access to courts and tribunals
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The principle of open justice is a longstanding feature of our legal system. The public has a right to know what happens in our courts and tribunals, and public confidence in the justice system relies on transparency...

Official Statistics: Charitable Giving Indicators 2017/18
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).
Details About

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport grants funding to the 15 sponsored museums and other cultural organisations through Grant-in-Aid. This report presents the total income generated...

Guidance: Staffing and employment: advice for schools
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated paragraph 4.22 of guidance, about newly qualified teachers.

This guidance applies to maintained schools and academies in England.

It is for:

school leaders, school staff...
Correspondence: eAlert: 24 October 2018 - Felling Licence Online Service launches today
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).
Contents Felling Licence Online service is now available ‘Forgotten Lands’ to receive forestry boost Advice on preserving urban trees launched Publication of EU exit technical notices
Research and analysis: India: monthly trade report - September and October 2018
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).
Summary India at the G20 Conference India – Bangladesh FTA World Bank Report : ‘A Glass Half Full’
Official Statistics: UK innovation survey 2017: main report
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The UK innovation survey is part of a wider Community Innovation Survey (CIS) covering European countries. The survey is based on a core questionnaire developed by the European Commission (Eurostat) and member...

Guidance: Unaccompanied asylum seeking children: national transfer scheme
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated national transfer scheme protocol document. National transfer scheme FAQs added. National transfer scheme: causes of concern flow chart added.

National transfer scheme (NTS) procedure, ...

Corporate report: European Social Fund Operational Programme: 2014 to 2020
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised operational programme for the European Social Fund 2014 to 2020, the new version is dated October 2018.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the European Commission...

Guidance: ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Action Note 028/18 launch of the revised ESF Operational Programme.

ESF action notes are formal communications issued to inform all Grant Recipients (GR) about specific issues they need to...

Corporate report: Department for Work and Pensions single departmental plan
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed link to 'Estimates of the separated family population' (section 4.2). The process of refreshing this indicator has revealed significant issues with its methodology. We are currently developing...

Corporate report: The Planning Inspectorate Framework Document
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Framework document updated to June 2018 version

The Framework Document sets out the formal relationship between the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Welsh Government, and...

Open consultation: Review of GCSE, AS and A level physical education activity list
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

In 2015 the Department for Education published new subject content for GCSE, AS and A level physical education (PE).

The department also announced that it would carry out a review of the activity list...

Form: Getting your birth certificate information before adoption: if you don't live in the UK
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form.

This form is for someone who was adopted and wants to get their birth certificate information.

Use this form if you don’t live in the UK.

Read the guidance...

Form: Getting your birth certificate information before adoption
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form.

This form is for someone who was adopted and wants to get their birth certificate information. Use this form if you live in the UK.

Read the guidance notes before...

Corporate report: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Dounreay’s modern slavery and human trafficking statement.

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Eddie Stobart Limited
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1038(2018) Unite the Union & Eddie Stobart Limited - Recognition Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute ...
Transparency data: FCO Services spending over £500, September 2018
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

FCO Services publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using the government procurement card on a monthly basis.

Research and analysis: Bluetongue virus in Europe
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated bluetongue virus (BTV-4 and BTV-8) in France outbreak assessment added.

Preliminary outbreak assessments, qualitative risk assessments and further updates on the situation for bluetongue...

National Statistics: Statistical Data Return 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance and submission templates added to the SDR 2017-2018 page.

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

UK regions come to the fore in producing $1bn tech companies
seen at 11:31, 24 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...

Statistics from the Welsh Housing Conditions Survey
seen at 11:30, 24 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

An assessment of the trustworthiness, quality and public value of statistics from the Welsh Housing Conditions Survey, produced by the Welsh Government.

Judgement on National Statistics status

We judge...

Assessment of statistics from the Welsh Housing Conditions Survey
seen at 11:30, 24 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation writes to Glyn Jones, Chief Statistician, Welsh Government.

Related Links:

Statistics from the Welsh Housing ...

Speech: Speech by the Rt Hon David Lidington MP at London Stock Exchange
seen at 11:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Well thank you very much indeed for the invitation to open trading today and to mark this, the first, the inaugural, and I’m sure by no means the only or the last, London Stock Exchange Group’s cyber security...

News story: Record numbers learning instruments in class thanks to music hubs
seen at 11:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

More children are getting the opportunity to learn an instrument or take part in music ensembles such as choirs and orchestras thanks to the government’s network of music education hubs.

Figures released...

News story: 100 days left to file your 2017 to 2018 tax return
seen at 11:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Taxpayers can complete their Self Assessment for the previous tax year from as early as 6 April, but many choose to wait until after Christmas to fill it in.

Last year, more than 11 million customers ...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Lithuania in August 2019
seen at 11:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Brian Olley has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania in succession to Ms Claire Lawrence who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Olley will take...

Guidance: Sweden - list of translators and interpreters
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new updated version of Translators & Interpreters in Sweden

This list of translators and intepreters in Sweden has been prepared for British Nationals who require translation or interpreting services...

Guidance: Investment Management System: compliance audit module
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Compliance Audit System User Guidance' to replace 'Investment Management System: compliance audit module'

The new compliance audit module allows auditors to record and submit audit findings...

Notice: SG18 9TA, AE & WA Farr Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 10:32, 24 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: AE & WA Farr...
Guidance: Employer guide to apprenticeships
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated achieving the benefits of apprenticeships

This guide gives employers the information and benefits of recruiting apprentices to their business. It also provides hints and tips on how to...

Research and analysis: Child development outcomes at 2 to 2 and a half years: 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'child development outcomes at 2 to 2 and a half years' data, and commentary, for 2017 to 2018.

Local authority commissioners and health professionals can use these resources to track to ...

Official Statistics: Breastfeeding at 6 to 8 weeks after birth: annual data
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added annual breastfeeding prevalence at 6 to 8 weeks after birth data and statistical commentary for 2017 to 2018.

Annual experimental statistics on breastfeeding prevalence at 6 to 8 weeks after...

Official Statistics: Breastfeeding at 6 to 8 weeks after birth: 2018 to 2019 quarterly data
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Quarterly experimental statistics on breastfeeding prevalence at 6 to 8 weeks after birth for 2018 to 2019. Information is presented at local authority of residence, PHE Centre and England level.

The ...

Guidance: Understanding your data: a guide for school governors and academy trustees
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated the guide with links to new and updated tools that help schools reduce costs pressures and make every pound count.

This guidance is for:

academy trustees maintained school...
Guidance: Public Health Outcomes Framework: indicator updates
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the page with the 'PHOF indicators to be updated' table for the November 2018 quarterly release.

The Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) examines indicators that help us understand...

Research and analysis: Health visitor service delivery metrics: 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added annual health visitor service delivery metrics data and commentary for 2017 to 2018.

Local authority commissioners and health professionals can use these resources to track how many pregnant...

Research and analysis: Health visitor service delivery metrics: 2018 to 2019
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Local authority commissioners and health professionals can use these resources to track how many pregnant women, children and families in their local area have received health promoting reviews at particular ...

Research and analysis: Child development outcomes at 2 to 2 and a half years: 2018 to 2019
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Local authority commissioners and health professionals can use these resources to track to what extent children aged 2 to 2 and a half years in their local area are achieving the expected levels of development...

Official Statistics: MOD statistics pre-release access list
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Pre-release access list 19 October 2018.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles...

Research and analysis: Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance 2017
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The UK-VARSS 2017 Report presents veterinary antibiotic sales data in the UK from 2013 to 2017, food-producing animal sectors’ usage data and antibiotic resistance data from 2015 to 2017.

The UK-VARSS...

Promotional material: A visual guide to vaccines poster
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The poster features the current vaccine trade name and abbreviations, the diseases they protect against and the packaging and product presentation. This poster compliments the routine vaccination schedule.

Guidance: Guidance to staff on supporting media access to courts and tribunals
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The principle of open justice is a longstanding feature of our legal system. The public has a right to know what happens in our courts and tribunals, and public confidence in the justice system relies on transparency...

Official Statistics: Charitable Giving Indicators 2017/18
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).
Details About

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport grants funding to the 15 sponsored museums and other cultural organisations through Grant-in-Aid. This report presents the total income generated...

Guidance: Staffing and employment: advice for schools
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated paragraph 4.22 of guidance, about newly qualified teachers.

This guidance applies to maintained schools and academies in England.

It is for:

school leaders, school staff...
Correspondence: eAlert: 24 October 2018 - Felling Licence Online Service launches today
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).
Contents Felling Licence Online service is now available ‘Forgotten Lands’ to receive forestry boost Advice on preserving urban trees launched Publication of EU exit technical notices
Research and analysis: India: monthly trade report - September and October 2018
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).
Summary India at the G20 Conference India – Bangladesh FTA World Bank Report : ‘A Glass Half Full’
Official Statistics: UK innovation survey 2017: main report
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

The UK innovation survey is part of a wider Community Innovation Survey (CIS) covering European countries. The survey is based on a core questionnaire developed by the European Commission (Eurostat) and member...

Guidance: Unaccompanied asylum seeking children: national transfer scheme
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated national transfer scheme protocol document. National transfer scheme FAQs added. National transfer scheme: causes of concern flow chart added.

National transfer scheme (NTS) procedure, ...

Corporate report: European Social Fund Operational Programme: 2014 to 2020
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised operational programme for the European Social Fund 2014 to 2020, the new version is dated October 2018.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the European Commission...

Guidance: ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Action Note 028/18 launch of the revised ESF Operational Programme.

ESF action notes are formal communications issued to inform all Grant Recipients (GR) about specific issues they need to...

Guidance: VAT online: service availability and issues
seen at 10:32, 24 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime for Saturday 3 November 2018 and Sunday 4 November 2018 added.

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

Press release: Sales of veterinary antibiotics at their lowest in 25 years
seen at 10:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance Sales and Surveillance (VARSS) report shows that sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals dropped by 18% between 2016 and 2017 to reach a low of 37...

Press release: New media guidance issued to all court staff
seen at 10:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Guidance developed alongside media representatives published Move designed to protect and maintain principle of open justice Lucy Frazer MP to chair media roundtable next month

The guidance, ...

Press release: Updating of RAIB report 18/2017, Sandilands junction
seen at 10:30, 24 October in News and communications (Our copy).

On 24 October 2018, RAIB published an updated report on the overturning of a tram at Sandilands junction, Croydon on 9 November 2016. The update includes an addendum describing a Transport for London (TfL) audit...