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13 November 2018

Speech: The Potential for the First Free and Fair Elections in DRC History
seen at 23:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President. I would like to thank both of our briefers, SRSG Zerroughi and Ms Mbela for their briefings. I’d particularly like to thank Ms Mbela for her brave work as a human rights activist in DRC...

Speech: Effective Governance in Iraq
seen at 22:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President. First, let me join others in thanking SRSG Kubis both for his report and for all the work he has done over the last three years and nine months as SRSG in Iraq. We are grateful for your...

Policy paper: Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) communiqué: 13 November 2018
seen at 21:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The fourteenth Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) met today at the Cabinet Office in London. The meeting was chaired by Rt Hon David Lidington MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister ...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 20:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: Otterburn firing times 1 to 15 December 2018

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart...

Guidance: Livestock and equine semen collection: approved premises
seen at 20:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ovine and Caprine Semen Storage Centre list updated

Livestock and equine semen collection and storage centres must be licensed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

APHA approve...

Corporate report: International Partnership Programme: Space for Forestry in Developing Countries
seen at 20:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional detail added to the report

IPP is part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), a £1.5 billion Official...

Research and analysis: Cattle: TSE surveillance statistics
seen at 20:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of BARB cases updated

These documents provide statistics on the number of cases of TSE disease found through the active and passive disease surveillance of cattle in the United Kingdom.

Research and analysis: Non-statutory zoonoses: disease surveillance reports, 2018
seen at 20:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Quarterly report for July to September 2018 now available

Previous reports 2014 onwards, see the APHA disease surveillance reports collection Before 2014, see the archived AHVLA web...
Guidance: UK Science and Innovation Network Country Snapshot – Singapore
seen at 20:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Singapore snapshot

The Science and Innovation Network Country Snapshot for Singapore provides information on the local Science and Innovation landscape, UK priorities and successes.

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Decision: Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
seen at 20:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: STP635

Type of decision: statutory proposal – rejected

School type: foundation

School phase: middle-deemed higher

Local authority: Northumberland county council...

Guidance: Urinary tract infection: diagnostic tools for primary care
seen at 20:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with revised UTI quick reference guide and flowcharts.

This guidance describes when to:

send urine for culture in adults and children consider a UTI in adults over 65 years ...
Closed consultation: Diagnosis of urinary tract infections: quick reference guide
seen at 20:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added review of users' comments.

We’re inviting feedback on a draft updated version of ‘Diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs): quick reference guide for primary care’ which includes flowcharts...

Guidance: Academies: making significant changes or closure by agreement
seen at 20:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page title and summary.

Guidance and application forms for academies wishing to make major changes to their school (eg expanding, merging with another academy, or changing the school’s ...

Policy paper: Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) communiqué: 13 November 2018
seen at 20:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The fourteenth Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) met today at the Cabinet Office in London. The meeting was chaired by Rt Hon David Lidington MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister ...

Guidance: Standard scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 18:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Standard scheme: intended results for distribution 310'.

Results from examinations of:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia...
Guidance: DBS ID checking guidelines
seen at 18:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Content amended to clarify that the external validation service can only be used as part of Route 2.

Organisations registered with us need to check the identity of a DBS check applicant as part...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 18:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of FAQs for latest HPCDS tender

Latest updates 13 November 2018 - Publication of HPCDS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Procurement Process for HPCDS Contracts from December 2018 <...
Correspondence: Correspondence about children’s services in Northamptonshire
seen at 18:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Education and the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government write jointly to Northamptonshire county council and to the Lead Commissioner for Northamptonshire...

Correspondence: WAAW and EAAD: letters to NHS, universities and professional organisations
seen at 18:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2018 letters.

The objective for the 2018 awareness events and campaigns is to promote the prudent use of antibiotics.

These letters are for Directors of Public Health and the...

Transparency data: Innovate UK funding competition winners 2018
seen at 18:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added winners sheets for 'Audience of the future, design foundations', 'Open round 1 2018 to 2019', 'Precision medicine technologies: shaping the future' and 'Wireless electric vehicle charging for commercial...

Transparency data: Innovate UK funded projects since 2004
seen at 18:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated spreadsheet with data up until 1 November 2018.

The spreadsheet includes data about all collaborative research and development (R&D), feasibility, smart and innovation voucher grants...

Research and analysis: Avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe and in the UK
seen at 18:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated situation assessment #5 for Avian influenza (H5N8) in Bulgaria.

A preliminary outbreak assessment for avian influenza (H5 and H7 strains) in Europe and an updated outbreak assessment...

FOI release: MHRA: requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
seen at 18:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded disclosure log for April - June 2018.

See this FOIA list to find out whether a request has already been made to the agency. You can do this by searching for key terms (Ctrl+F).

Corporate report: Sellafield Ltd Supplier Code of Conduct
seen at 18:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This code is intended to guide us as Sellafield Ltd employees and guide our supply chain colleagues in respect of modern slavery.

It encompasses our expected compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015...

Form: Apply for release of a private vessel on payment of customs duty and VAT (C384 (Vessels))
seen at 18:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance has been updated to show that form C384 (Vessels) must be sent to the Pleasure Craft Unit of Expertise, not handed to HMRC or Border Agency at ports.

Use form C384 (Vessels) to apply...

Corporate report: National Committee for England meeting, 19 April 2018, Bristol
seen at 18:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).
Meeting attendees Sir Harry Studholme (Chairman) Mary Barkham Ian Gambles Julia Grant Richard Greenhous Simon Hodgson Steve Meeks Shirley Trundle Clive Tucker
Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 18:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: Tregantle firing times 03 December to 16 December 2018

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys...

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 18:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: Chickerell Range firing times December 2018

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 18:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: Otterburn firing times 1 to 15 December 2018

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart...

Guidance: Livestock and equine semen collection: approved premises
seen at 18:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ovine and Caprine Semen Storage Centre list updated

Livestock and equine semen collection and storage centres must be licensed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

APHA approve...

Corporate report: International Partnership Programme: Space for Forestry in Developing Countries
seen at 18:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional detail added to the report

IPP is part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), a &pound;1.5 billion Official...

Research and analysis: Cattle: TSE surveillance statistics
seen at 18:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of BARB cases updated

These documents provide statistics on the number of cases of TSE disease found through the active and passive disease surveillance of cattle in the United Kingdom.

Research and analysis: Non-statutory zoonoses: disease surveillance reports, 2018
seen at 18:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Quarterly report for July to September 2018 now available

Previous reports 2014 onwards, see the APHA disease surveillance reports collection Before 2014, see the archived AHVLA web...
Guidance: UK Science and Innovation Network Country Snapshot – Singapore
seen at 18:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Singapore snapshot

The Science and Innovation Network Country Snapshot for Singapore provides information on the local Science and Innovation landscape, UK priorities and successes.

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Decision: Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
seen at 18:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: STP635

Type of decision: statutory proposal – rejected

School type: foundation

School phase: middle-deemed higher

Local authority: Northumberland county council...

Research and analysis: Vulnerable consumers
seen at 18:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New summaries added.

The Competition and Markets Authority is exploring consumer vulnerability. This includes both market-specific aspects of vulnerability, which potentially affect a wide range...

Guidance: Urinary tract infection: diagnostic tools for primary care
seen at 18:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with revised UTI quick reference guide and flowcharts.

This guidance describes when to:

send urine for culture in adults and children consider a UTI in adults over 65 years ...
Closed consultation: Diagnosis of urinary tract infections: quick reference guide
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added review of users' comments.

We’re inviting feedback on a draft updated version of ‘Diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs): quick reference guide for primary care’ which includes flowcharts...

Guidance: Academies: making significant changes or closure by agreement
seen at 18:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page title and summary.

Guidance and application forms for academies wishing to make major changes to their school (eg expanding, merging with another academy, or changing the school’s ...

News story: New immersive designs to transform audience experiences
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the full list of successful projects

Immersive experiences like virtual, augmented and mixed reality could transform how we interact with the world – from advertising to film, music...

Press release: Government welcomes conference for Libya in Palermo
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

An Foreign Office spokesperson said:

We welcome the conference for Libya held in Palermo today (13 November), which reaffirmed wide international support for the next steps in implementing the UN Action...

News story: Fishing without a licence costs owner, master and fishing company over £75,000
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The master of a fishing vessel, a director of the company that owns the vessel and the company itself were sentenced at North Shields Magistrates Court on Friday 9 November in a case brought by the Marine Management...

News story: Improvement plan proposed for Northamptonshire children's services
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government has proposed to appoint a commissioner to oversee improvements at Northamptonshire children’s social care services, following concerns raised by existing commissioners and Ofsted about how the ...

News story: Britain’s top armed forces-friendly employers honoured
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

51 businesses were last night honoured for their commitment to the military, including employing former service personnel, their families and reservists.

The MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme ‘Gold Awards...

Official Statistics: VMD Published Standards 2018 to 2019: Monitoring Performance
seen at 16:57, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October Summary added

Report showing how the VMD is performing against our published standards for 2018 to 2019.

Archived Reports

2017-18

2016-17

Consultation outcome: UK SMI V 53: Screening and monitoring for hepatitis E infection
seen at 16:57, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Review of users' comments: November 2018' document.

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation...

Decision: Stuart Lyons (haulage) Limited
seen at 16:57, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The Deputy Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

issue a formal warning

The decision was made on 12 November 2018.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 16:57, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 45, 2018.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Decision: A W Cleaver Haulage Ltd, and Daniel Alexander Cleaver
seen at 16:57, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by A W Cleaver Haulage Ltd with effect from 23:59 on 31 January 2019 disqualify Daniel Alexander Cleaver from holding or obtaining...
Consultation outcome: West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ)
seen at 16:57, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decision document added

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking views on draft proposals for the potential management of commercial fishing in the part of West of Walney Marine Conservation...

International treaty: Japan: tax treaties
seen at 16:57, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 2006 Japan - UK Double Taxation Convention has been published.

Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument (MLI) and the 2006 Japan - UK...
Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2018
seen at 16:56, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for week 45, 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: Pathogenic vibrio scheme: recent reports
seen at 16:56, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Pathogenic vibrio scheme: distribution V054 EQA report'.

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

Vibrio parahaemolyticus Vibrio cholerae (non...
FOI release: A14 Orwell Bridge closures
seen at 16:56, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Environmental Information Act for information about closures of the Orwell Bridge due to high winds.

Guidance: Rabies quarantine: authorised premises and carriers
seen at 16:56, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the animals accepted and authorised to carry entry for Calagran Four Paws Hotel Ltd.

If you need to put your cat or dog into quarantine when it enters England, Scotland or Wales, you must...

Notice: Notice 8: sailing your pleasure craft to and from the UK
seen at 16:56, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance has been updated to show that if you're importing a pleasure craft into the UK from outside the EU, you may have to pay VAT on it by sending form C384 (Vessels) to the Pleasure Craft Unit...

Notice: YO22 5FB, York Potash Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LB3797VJ/A001
seen at 16:56, 13 November 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: Standard scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 16:56, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Standard scheme: intended results for distribution 310'.

Results from examinations of:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia...
Independent report: Draft Universal Credit (Managed Migration) Regulations 2018: SSAC report and government statement
seen at 16:56, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'The Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) (Managed Migration) Amendment Regulations 2018: Letter from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions'.

This report is about the draft Universal...

Notice: CT12 5FH, Southern Water Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - A.623/K/91/V001
seen at 16:56, 13 November 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: DBS ID checking guidelines
seen at 16:56, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Content amended to clarify that the external validation service can only be used as part of Route 2.

Organisations registered with us need to check the identity of a DBS check applicant as part...

Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 16:40, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of FAQs for latest HPCDS tender

Latest updates 13 November 2018 - Publication of HPCDS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Procurement Process for HPCDS Contracts from December 2018 <...
Notice: PE9 3UU, Mr Roland A. L. Taylor, Mr Roland H. L. Taylor, Mrs Patrica Taylor and Ms Rebecca Bear: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/HB3091AR/A001
seen at 16:40, 13 November 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: LA18 5JS, Pinetown Property Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/HB3397RX/A001
seen at 16:40, 13 November 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: EX23 9NA, Cornwall Housing Limited: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/LB3291EG/A001
seen at 16:40, 13 November 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...

Correspondence: Correspondence about children’s services in Northamptonshire
seen at 16:40, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Education and the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government write jointly to Northamptonshire county council and to the Lead Commissioner for Northamptonshire...

Notice: SG11 2ES, Ms Shirley Gallon: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/LB3794WW/A001
seen at 16:40, 13 November 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...

Correspondence: WAAW and EAAD: letters to NHS, universities and professional organisations
seen at 16:40, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2018 letters.

The objective for the 2018 awareness events and campaigns is to promote the prudent use of antibiotics.

These letters are for Directors of Public Health and the...

Form: Application to extend stay in the UK: FLR(IR)
seen at 16:40, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed guidance document - no longer required as the form is online.

This form covers some routes from ‘Form FLR(O)’. Please check you are applying on the correct form.

Use ‘Form FLR...

Notice: TR13 0HG, Jacqueline Capleton: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/LB3793AW/A001
seen at 16:40, 13 November 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: CM3 6QY, Mr Winston Knowles: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LB3799DK/A001
seen at 16:40, 13 November 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: OX7 4JR, Soho House Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/AB3594VB/V003
seen at 16:40, 13 November 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...

Transparency data: Innovate UK funding competition winners 2018
seen at 16:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added winners sheets for 'Audience of the future, design foundations', 'Open round 1 2018 to 2019', 'Precision medicine technologies: shaping the future' and 'Wireless electric vehicle charging for commercial...

Transparency data: Innovate UK funded projects since 2004
seen at 16:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated spreadsheet with data up until 1 November 2018.

The spreadsheet includes data about all collaborative research and development (R&D), feasibility, smart and innovation voucher grants...

Research and analysis: Avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe and in the UK
seen at 16:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated situation assessment #5 for Avian influenza (H5N8) in Bulgaria.

A preliminary outbreak assessment for avian influenza (H5 and H7 strains) in Europe and an updated outbreak assessment...

FOI release: MHRA: requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
seen at 16:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded disclosure log for April - June 2018.

See this FOIA list to find out whether a request has already been made to the agency. You can do this by searching for key terms (Ctrl+F).

Guidance: Construction Industry Scheme: CIS 340
seen at 16:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance has been updated to show that non-resident companies dealing with UK land must register for UK Corporation Tax.

This is guidance only reflects HMRC position at the time of writing.

Corporate report: Sellafield Ltd Supplier Code of Conduct
seen at 16:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This code is intended to guide us as Sellafield Ltd employees and guide our supply chain colleagues in respect of modern slavery.

It encompasses our expected compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015...

Form: Apply for release of a private vessel on payment of customs duty and VAT (C384 (Vessels))
seen at 16:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance has been updated to show that form C384 (Vessels) must be sent to the Pleasure Craft Unit of Expertise, not handed to HMRC or Border Agency at ports.

Use form C384 (Vessels) to apply...

Notice: RG9 2LT, Mr and Mrs Franks, Mr Andrew Dennis, Miss Zoe Manson, Mrs Mariam Malik: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/LB3893VV/A001
seen at 16:33, 13 November 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...

Corporate report: National Committee for England meeting, 19 April 2018, Bristol
seen at 16:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).
Meeting attendees Sir Harry Studholme (Chairman) Mary Barkham Ian Gambles Julia Grant Richard Greenhous Simon Hodgson Steve Meeks Shirley Trundle Clive Tucker
Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 16:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: Tregantle firing times 03 December to 16 December 2018

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys...

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 16:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: Chickerell Range firing times December 2018

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 16:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: Holcombe Moor Firing times 1 December to 7 December 2018

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys...

Press release: Work to regenerate dock area in Hull gets under way
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Hull+ scheme - a collaboration between Hull City Council and the Environment Agency - will see an investment of up to &pound;5 million in environmental enhancements to the Dock Office Row area, as well...

Press release: Weather Radar deployed in Cumbria to improve flood forecasting
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) have successfully deployed a mobile weather radar in Cumbria. For the next 12 months, the NCAS X-band radar will provide data that...

Speech: Liam Fox: On the future of Europe
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

As the UK leaves the EU in 5 months’ time, it will create a new dynamic for the UK and for the EU itself. Neither will determine the future of Europe, which is not synonymous with the EU in any case, for the ...

Press release: UK marine scientists begin work to deliver marine litter action in South Pacific
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Marine litter scientists from the UK kick-off work with partners in the South Pacific this week to tackle plastic pollution in the ocean.

Experts from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture...

News story: Sellafield Emergency Exercise – Wednesday 14th November 2018
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The exercise will take place in the morning and will involve activities that may be visible and audible to neighbouring communities.

The site siren may be sounded and the public and agency alert cascade...

News story: New tool developed to tackle online child grooming
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Engineers from some of the world’s biggest tech firms, including Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Snap and Twitter, worked for 2 days at a hackathon in the United States co-hosted by the Home Secretary and Microsoft...

Press release: Young people join together for Year of Green Action
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 50 young people from around the UK have today been announced as environment ambassadors as part of the run up to the government’s 2019 ‘Year of Green Action’.

The inspiring group, which includes ...

News story: New immersive designs to transform audience experiences
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the full list of successful projects

Immersive experiences like virtual, augmented and mixed reality could transform how we interact with the world – from advertising to film, music...

Guidance: Nationality checking service: England
seen at 15:04, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Nationality Checking Service will no longer be available from 31 December 2018.

The Nationality Checking Service will no longer be available from 31 December 2018.

Use this guide...

Guidance: List of affirmative draft financial services statutory instruments laid before Parliament
seen at 15:04, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with The Central Securities Depositories (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 and The Payment Accounts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018.

This document includes links to all the...

Guidance: Draft Money Laundering and Transfer of Funds (Information) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
seen at 15:04, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This SI will make amendments to retained EU law related to anti-money laundering, to ensure that it continues to operate effectively in a UK context once the UK leaves the EU, in any scenario. The draft SI itself...

Guidance: Project Delivery Capability Framework
seen at 15:04, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of PCDF and summary video uploaded

The Project Delivery Capability Framework (PDCF) has been produced to support the capability development of all project delivery professionals

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 1: Decision making and appeals: staff guide
seen at 15:02, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised DMG chapter 1 - update to guidance in paragraph 01031.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and ...

Research and analysis: Domestic RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 15:01, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monthly forecast (as at 30 September 2018) published.

The quarterly forecast shows the current estimated committed expenditure for the next 12 months based on the number of Domestic Renewable Heat...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 3: Subjects common to all benefits: staff guide
seen at 15:00, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised DMG chapter 16 - update to chapter 16222.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent.

Guidance: Retreaded tyres originating in the People’s Republic of China (Anti-Dumping Duty 2304)
seen at 15:00, 13 November 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...

Open consultation: Shortage occupation list 2018: call for evidence
seen at 15:00, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the document with a new version.

In June 2018, the government commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to carry out a full review of the composition of the shortage occupation...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 14:49, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised DMG volume 4 chapter 24 - removed references to pensioners, the elderly, the sick in religious orders (dealt with in chapters 54 and 78). Volume 7 chapter 39 - removed references to Universal...

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for intoxicating liquor spirit measures
seen at 14:49, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificate UK/2998 Urenco UK Ltd., revision 3 has been added.

UK national certificates issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of ...

Research and analysis: Grading Vocational and Technical Qualifications
seen at 14:46, 13 November in Search (Our copy).
Grading vocational and technical assessments

The primary aim of this research was to provide insight into the variety of grading practices in operation in vocational and technical qualifications. The project...

Notice: DN20 0PJ, Bioganix Ltd: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:46, 13 November 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: Bioganix Ltd ...
Correspondence: STA assessment update: 13 November 2018
seen at 14:46, 13 November in Search (Our copy).
Primary assessment Publication: multiplication tables check assessment framework Information: data protection reminder Reminder: place KS1 and KS2 test orders by 23...
Decision: UNDER APPEAL: K J Hudson Machinery Services Ltd, Godfrey Pritchard and Kenneth Hudson
seen at 14:46, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with appeal details.

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 ...
Guidance: Dominican Republic – Consular Fees
seen at 14:45, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees for November 2018

Updated Consular Fees

Notice: WF6 2JA, Welbeck Waste Management Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:45, 13 November 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: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 8 and 9: Employment and Support Allowance: staff guide
seen at 14:39, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised DMG volume 9 chapter 52 - changed references from Google Finance to Yahoo Finance (paragraphs 52670 and 52676).

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions...

Form: Form SSCS1: Appeal a social security benefits decision (Notice of appeal)
seen at 14:39, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh form SSCS1 and a large print version of the same form.

Make a PIP appeal online

If you live in England or Wales you can appeal a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decision online...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 10: Benefits for incapacity, disability, maternity and bereavement: staff guide
seen at 14:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised DMG volume 10 chapter 59 - clarifies guidance at paragraph 59012.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate...

Form: Form SSCS2: Appeal a Child Maintenance Group decision by the DWP
seen at 14:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh form SSCS2 and a large print version of it.

You can only use this form for a decision made after 28 October 2013.

For decisions about social security benefits, use Form SSCS1...

Form: Form SSCS3: Notice of Appeal against a decision of the Department for Work and Pensions - Compensation Recovery Unit
seen at 14:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh form SSCS3.

Find more court and tribunal forms by category.

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information you give when you fill in a ...

Form: Form SSCS4: Notice of Appeal against a decision of the Department for Work and Pensions - Recovery of NHS Charges
seen at 14:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh form SSCS4.

Find more court and tribunal forms by category.

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information you give when you fill in a ...

Form: Form SSCS5: Appeal a Tax Credit, Child Benefit or Guardian's Allowance decision
seen at 14:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised Welsh form SSCS5.

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

Check court and tribunal...

Corporate report: Fees statement 2018 to 2020
seen at 14:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The fees statement is part of the Regulator of Social Housing’s commitment to be open and transparent with the social housing sector. It includes background information on the regulator’s role, its approach to...

Policy paper: Framework between RSH and MHCLG
seen at 14:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The Regulator of Social Housing was established as a standalone public body on 1 October 2018.

This document sets out how RSH, and MHCLG as its sponsor department, will work together in accordance with...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 13 and 14: State Pension Credit: staff guide
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised DMG volume 13 chapter 77 - changes to definition of care home in the State Pension Credit regs.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them...

Corporate report: The European Union (Withdrawal) Act and Common Frameworks - Report
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Presented to Parliament pursuant to paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

Form: Application to extend stay in UK (HM Forces): form FLR(AF)
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Use this form to apply online if you are already in the UK and are a member of HM Forces (or their partner or child).

You should read the guidance notes before you apply...

Independent report: High speed rail international benchmarking study
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This study was commissioned by then Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State in December 2014.

Official Statistics: VMD Published Standards 2018 to 2019: Monitoring Performance
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October Summary added

Report showing how the VMD is performing against our published standards for 2018 to 2019.

Archived Reports

2017-18

2016-17

Consultation outcome: UK SMI V 53: Screening and monitoring for hepatitis E infection
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Review of users' comments: November 2018' document.

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation...

Decision: Stuart Lyons (haulage) Limited
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The Deputy Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

issue a formal warning

The decision was made on 12 November 2018.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 45, 2018.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Decision: A W Cleaver Haulage Ltd, and Daniel Alexander Cleaver
seen at 14:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by A W Cleaver Haulage Ltd with effect from 23:59 on 31 January 2019 disqualify Daniel Alexander Cleaver from holding or obtaining...
Consultation outcome: West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ)
seen at 14:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decision document added

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking views on draft proposals for the potential management of commercial fishing in the part of West of Walney Marine Conservation...

International treaty: Japan: tax treaties
seen at 14:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 2006 Japan - UK Double Taxation Convention has been published.

Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument (MLI) and the 2006 Japan - UK...
Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2018
seen at 14:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for week 45, 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: Pathogenic vibrio scheme: recent reports
seen at 14:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Pathogenic vibrio scheme: distribution V054 EQA report'.

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

Vibrio parahaemolyticus Vibrio cholerae (non...
Speech: Lord Mayor's Banquet 2018: David Gauke’s speech
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

My Lord Mayor, My Late Lord Mayor, Your Grace, My Prime Minister, Your Excellencies, My Lords, Aldermen, Sheriffs, Chief Commoner, ladies and gentlemen.

It’s a privilege and an honour to address you as...

News story: New guidance for fishermen ahead of full discard ban
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The final phase of the landing obligation, also known as the ‘discard ban’, comes into force in from 1 January 2019.

The Marine Management Organisation has provided guidance for the fishing industry...

News story: Safer online shopping and selling for International Product Safety Week
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK’s product safety watchdog is today backing an awareness campaign to ensure products are safe and that sellers of goods know their legal responsibilities.

The Government’s Office for Product Safety...

News story: Grading vocational and technical assessments
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Ofqual has today (13 November 2018) published two reports that explore policies, principles and practices related to grading vocational and technical assessments. The work represents the first outputs ...

Press release: Eighth month of UK wage growth with disabled employment at record high
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

As the UK celebrates its first ever ‘Purple Tuesday’ highlighting the huge potential of disabled consumers’ &pound;249bn spending power, new figures show more than half of disabled people are now in work, ...

Guidance: Hepatitis C: patient re-engagement exercise
seen at 11:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Untreated hepatitis C infection causes cirrhosis and liver cancer. Very effective, well tolerated oral therapies are now available on the NHS.

To enable people previously diagnosed with hepatitis C to...

Guidance: SMI V 53: screening and monitoring for hepatitis E infection
seen at 11:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version V 53i1.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 12 October 2018.

Read the associated review of users’ comments.

Research and analysis: Factors influencing the progress, timescales and outcomes of housing cases in county courts
seen at 11:35, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This report outlines the findings of a qualitative research study that was undertaken in order to understand tenants’ and landlords’ experience of the county courts and First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ...

Open consultation: Considering the case for a Housing Court: call for evidence
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This call for evidence seeks views and opinions from the judiciary, landlords and tenants to help the government to better understand and improve the experience of people using courts and tribunal services in...

Research and analysis: Review of non-statutory property schemes for High Speed Two (HS2)
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

A detailed review of the property schemes that have been progressively rolled out from 2010 to 2017 and now apply to all phases of HS2.

Suggested changes to the schemes were considered in light of the...

Research and analysis: HS2 community cohesion public research
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

DfT commissioned this qualitative research into attitudes to HS2 in rural parts of the route outside the safeguarded zone. We wanted to better understand:

what influences people’s decisions to stay in...
Consultation outcome: HS2 property price support scheme technical consultation
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses to consultation and link to government response.

Seeking evidence on the suitability, benefits and risks of introducing a property price support scheme (PPSS) for HS2.

Policy paper: HS2 property price support scheme government response
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Government response to the consultation on the HS2 property price support scheme that took place between May and July 2018. The consultation sought evidence on the suitability, benefits and risks of introducing...

Policy paper: A strategy for achieving Bovine Tuberculosis Free Status for England: 2018 review
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the final review report.

In February 2018, we commissioned an independent review of our strategy for achieving Officially Bovine Tuberculosis Free (OTF) status in England by 2038.

Guidance: Multiplication tables check assessment framework
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This assessment framework specifies the purpose, format, content and cognitive demand of the MTC.

The framework is primarily for those who write assessment materials, and guides the assessment development...

Guidance: Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Dashboard
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables document. Updated graphs: 1.2-Gender-balance and 1.9-Representation-of-women-in-the-SCS

We are making it easy for everyone to scrutinise our progress by publishing this data in one...

Guidance: Benefit destinations of claimants receiving a benefit sanction: methodology
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Benefit destinations of claimants receiving a benefit sanction: explanation of methodology'. The new version is dated November 2018 and has been updated to support the...

Guidance: Sanctions durations and rate: background information and methodology
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Benefit sanctions durations and sanction rate calculation: explanation of methodology'. The new version is dated November 2018 and has been updated to support the latest...

Official Statistics: Benefit sanctions statistics to July 2018
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Quarterly official and experimental publication providing sanctions statistics for:

Employment and Support Allowance Jobseeker’s Allowance Income Support Universal Credit

Find further breakdowns...

Research and analysis: Comparative analysis of regulatory regimes in global economies
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This study investigates global economies whose regulatory regimes are leading in area-specific outcome measures.

The research focussed on 3 themes in its comparison of the UK with these other world-leading...

Notice: HS2 Phase Two land access agreements
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Phase 2b renewal letter added

High Speed Two (HS2) require land access to undertake environmental, ground investigation and sound and vibration surveys on land adjoining the proposed railway routes...

Promotional material: HS2 Design Panel newsletters
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August/September 2018 added

The HS2 Design Panel will enable decision making at early stages of project development and it will review and critique outcomes at key stages in the design process. ...

Policy paper: HS2 Phase One Compulsory Purchase: General Vesting Declarations for Aylesbury Vale
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: GVD No 110 added

The General Vesting Declarations (GVD) are prepared under compulsory purchase powers granted to the Secretary of State for Transport under Section 4 of the High Speed Rail (London...

Decision: Rail interoperability: derogations and decisions
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

List of vehicle and infrastructure projects:

decisions derogations

These projects have been given exemption from certain requirements under the ‘Rail Interoperability Regulations 2011’.

Consultation outcome: UK SMI V 53: Screening for hepatitis E infection
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added review of users' comments November 2018.

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation asks...

Statutory guidance: Landing Obligation 2019 - Rules and regulations
seen at 11:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Text updated

Specific regulations applying to pelagic and demersal fisheries are detailed in:

Pelagic landing obligation 2018 Demersal landing obligation 2018
Compliance check of Northern Ireland school examination performance
seen at 11:30, 13 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Dear Pauline,

STATISTICS ON YEAR 12 AND YEAR 14 EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE AT POST-PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

As you are aware we recently carried out a short review of compliance with the...

Press release: Major new research investment set to provide boost for UK’s Creative Industries
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Creative Industries Clusters in Bristol, Leeds, London, York, Cardiff, Belfast, Dundee and Edinburgh will bring together creative hubs with researchers and businesses to boost their world-leading status.

<...
Press release: Foreign Secretary: building blocks for Yemen solution are in view
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).
serious consideration is being given to a set of political ideas and confidence-building measures that would allow for the start of political talks in Sweden by the end of November coalition agrees to Houthi...
Press release: Wales’ creative industries to benefit from major new research investment
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).
The Creative Industries Clusters Programme, a key deliverable in the Industrial Strategy’s Creative Industries Sector Deal, brings together creative hubs across the UK with researchers and businesses to boost...
Official Statistics: FCE Corporate Plan Performance Indicators: Headline Performance Indicators Update at 30 September 2018
seen at 10:39, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The document will present Forestry Commission England’s six headline indicators: number of high priority forest pests in the UK Plant Health Risk Register, percentage of known tree felling that is carried out...

Official Statistics: Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit quarterly statistics: data to March 2018
seen at 10:39, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides quarterly statistics on claims paid under the IIDB scheme up to the end of March 2018.

Find contact information and more about Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) statistics...

Official Statistics: Maternity Allowance quarterly statistics: March to May 2018
seen at 10:39, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

These quarterly statistics are for Maternity Allowance claims paid from 1 March to 31 May 2018.

Official Statistics: Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit flows data from November 2008
seen at 10:39, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Housing Benefit flows statistics, with data to August 2018.

These statistics record the number of people beginning and ending Housing Benefit claims. They also include a breakdown...

National Statistics: DWP benefits statistics 2018
seen at 10:39, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the following data tables: 'Bereavement Support Payment statistics, April 2017 to June 2018', 'Jobseeker’s Allowance average weekly amount of benefit statistics to May 2018', 'Incapacity Benefit...

Research and analysis: Access to Work research review
seen at 10:39, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

These reports present findings from research and analysis commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions to:

provide qualitative evidence on how Access to Work is currently working to support...
Official Statistics: Insolvency Service Enforcement Outcomes: 2018/19
seen at 10:39, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to monthly statistics on enforcement outcomes

This statistical release contains the latest data and commentary on new outcomes obtained as a result of enforcement activities of the Insolvency...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:39, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Road fuel prices for week commencing Monday 12 November 2018 published.

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 251KB

...
Statistical data set: School inspections and outcomes: management information
seen at 10:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published management information as at 31 October 2018

These figures are not official statistics.

Schools management information - release schedule <...
Statistical data set: EU asymmetries data 2015 to 2017
seen at 10:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The data in the spreadsheet contains more detailed information to accompany the ‘Trade asymmetries in international trade in goods statistics published between the UK and EU Member States, 2015 to 2017 release...

Official Statistics: Trade asymmetries between the UK and EU Member States, 2015 to 2017
seen at 10:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This paper is an asymmetry study covering trade in goods between the UK and the EU for the calendar years 2015 to 2017. Asymmetries are the differences between the published trade statistics of the reporting ...

Research and analysis: Disability Confident: survey of participating employers
seen at 10:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Disability Confident aims to give employers the techniques, skills and confidence they need to recruit, retain and develop disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.

This research...

Official Statistics: Government supported new planting of trees in England: Interim update for the half year April to September 2018
seen at 10:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This statistical update reports the number of trees planted in England with central government support, excluding replacement and restocking. It shows progress made by government in meeting its commitment to ...

Guidance: DWP benefits statistical summaries: policies and statements
seen at 10:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced 'DWP statistical summary: background information note' with an updated version dated November 2018. The note had been updated to support the release of DWP benefit statistics on 13 November ...

Guidance: Hepatitis C: patient re-engagement exercise
seen at 10:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Untreated hepatitis C infection causes cirrhosis and liver cancer. Very effective, well tolerated oral therapies are now available on the NHS.

To enable people previously diagnosed with hepatitis C to...

Guidance: SMI V 53: screening and monitoring for hepatitis E infection
seen at 10:38, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version V 53i1.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 12 October 2018.

Read the associated review of users’ comments.

Research and analysis: Factors influencing the progress, timescales and outcomes of housing cases in county courts
seen at 10:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This report outlines the findings of a qualitative research study that was undertaken in order to understand tenants’ and landlords’ experience of the county courts and First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ...

Open consultation: Considering the case for a Housing Court: call for evidence
seen at 10:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This call for evidence seeks views and opinions from the judiciary, landlords and tenants to help the government to better understand and improve the experience of people using courts and tribunal services in...

Research and analysis: Review of non-statutory property schemes for High Speed Two (HS2)
seen at 10:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

A detailed review of the property schemes that have been progressively rolled out from 2010 to 2017 and now apply to all phases of HS2.

Suggested changes to the schemes were considered in light of the...

Research and analysis: HS2 community cohesion public research
seen at 10:37, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

DfT commissioned this qualitative research into attitudes to HS2 in rural parts of the route outside the safeguarded zone. We wanted to better understand:

what influences people’s decisions to stay in...
Consultation outcome: HS2 property price support scheme technical consultation
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses to consultation and link to government response.

Seeking evidence on the suitability, benefits and risks of introducing a property price support scheme (PPSS) for HS2.

Policy paper: HS2 property price support scheme government response
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Government response to the consultation on the HS2 property price support scheme that took place between May and July 2018. The consultation sought evidence on the suitability, benefits and risks of introducing...

Policy paper: A strategy for achieving Bovine Tuberculosis Free Status for England: 2018 review
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the final review report.

In February 2018, we commissioned an independent review of our strategy for achieving Officially Bovine Tuberculosis Free (OTF) status in England by 2038.

Guidance: Multiplication tables check assessment framework
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This assessment framework specifies the purpose, format, content and cognitive demand of the MTC.

The framework is primarily for those who write assessment materials, and guides the assessment development...

Guidance: Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Dashboard
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables document. Updated graphs: 1.2-Gender-balance and 1.9-Representation-of-women-in-the-SCS

We are making it easy for everyone to scrutinise our progress by publishing this data in one...

Guidance: Benefit destinations of claimants receiving a benefit sanction: methodology
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Benefit destinations of claimants receiving a benefit sanction: explanation of methodology'. The new version is dated November 2018 and has been updated to support the...

Guidance: Sanctions durations and rate: background information and methodology
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Benefit sanctions durations and sanction rate calculation: explanation of methodology'. The new version is dated November 2018 and has been updated to support the latest...

Official Statistics: Benefit sanctions statistics to July 2018
seen at 10:36, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Quarterly official and experimental publication providing sanctions statistics for:

Employment and Support Allowance Jobseeker’s Allowance Income Support Universal Credit

Find further breakdowns...

Research and analysis: Comparative analysis of regulatory regimes in global economies
seen at 10:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This study investigates global economies whose regulatory regimes are leading in area-specific outcome measures.

The research focussed on 3 themes in its comparison of the UK with these other world-leading...

Notice: HS2 Phase Two land access agreements
seen at 10:34, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Phase 2b renewal letter added

High Speed Two (HS2) require land access to undertake environmental, ground investigation and sound and vibration surveys on land adjoining the proposed railway routes...

Promotional material: HS2 Design Panel newsletters
seen at 10:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August/September 2018 added

The HS2 Design Panel will enable decision making at early stages of project development and it will review and critique outcomes at key stages in the design process. ...

Policy paper: HS2 Phase One Compulsory Purchase: General Vesting Declarations for Aylesbury Vale
seen at 10:33, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: GVD No 110 added

The General Vesting Declarations (GVD) are prepared under compulsory purchase powers granted to the Secretary of State for Transport under Section 4 of the High Speed Rail (London...

News story: 'Purple Tuesday' is the UK's first accessible shopping day
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

‘Purple Tuesday’ is supported by the Office for Disability Issues (ODI) and Sarah Newton, Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work.

With the spending power of disabled people and their families...

Press release: James Brokenshire unveils Housing Court proposals
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Communities Secretary sets out proposals to provide greater access to justice for both landlords and tenants in the event of disputes Call for evidence includes a specialist Housing Court which could...
Press release: Minister for Africa condemns latest terrorist violence in Somalia
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister for Africa, Harriett Baldwin, has condemned the terrorist attacks carried out in Mogadishu on 9 November, and offered her condolences to the families of the victims.

Minister for Africa Harriett...

Press release: Queen appoints Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Mrs Anna Turner DL as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Shropshire to succeed Sir Algernon Heber-Percy KCVO when he retires on 2 January 2019.

Speech: The future of competition enforcement in the UK
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The topic of this opening address is rather an ambitious one – I don’t have a crystal ball so cannot give you chapter and verse on the future for competition enforcement in the UK – but there are some predictions...

News story: Webinar 23 November - How to master Contracts Finder: government's online contracts portal
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Contracts Finder is the go-to place to find contract opportunities right across government, councils, the NHS and the blue light services. Large suppliers to government will increasingly be using Contracts Finder...

News story: Webinar 27 November - How SMEs can sell to HMRC
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Emma Jones will be hosting a webinar with Samantha Bloyce of HMRC.

In this webinar you’ll hear from HMRC’s SME Champion, Samantha Bloyce. Samantha leads the work in HMRC to see more work flowing to SMEs...