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20 October 2014

The Duchess of Cornwall attends the British Food Fortnight's National Harvest Service
seen at 20:30, 20 October in (Our copy).
National Harvest Festival
Press release: Winner of this year's Fast Growth 50 Awards exemplifies innovation at its best
seen at 20:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb said:

Hydro Industries exemplifies Welsh innovation at its best. Founded just 4 years ago, it has seen a turnover growth rate of more than 750% during the last two...

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes further EU sanctions on Syria
seen at 20:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking after EU Foreign Ministers agreed further Syria sanctions at today’s Foreign Affairs Council, the Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

“I welcome agreement by the EU to sanction 18 individuals...

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes EU progress on Ebola, but more to do
seen at 20:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, today welcomed agreement at the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg by EU Foreign Ministers that more needed to be done to fight the Ebola outbreak. The Council also reached...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 20 October 2014
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 20 October 2014.

Notice: NE10 0EL, Northumbrian Water Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: NE8 2PW, Northumbrian Water Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: DL16 6LQ, Northumbrian Water Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Vehicle security checklist
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New translations added to checklist

Secure your vehicle, check it and keep a record to prevent clandestine entrants.

Guidance: Guidance for hauliers on preventing clandestine entrants
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New translations added.

All road hauliers (including drivers) travelling to the UK must operate an ‘effective system’ to prevent the carriage of clandestine entrants.

If you do not have...

Guidance: Civil penalty code of practice: prevention of clandestine entrants
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New translations added.

Issued in accordance with section 33 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, this code of practice sets out guidance for drivers of commercial and private vehicles as well...

Promotional material: IPO events calendar
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Events added 11 November 2014 - Briefing for Accounting Professionals

There are numerous events throughout the UK and abroad which have an intellectual property or business focus. The calendar ...

Consultation outcome: Female genital mutilation: proposal to introduce a civil protection order
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response published

This is a consultation on whether a specific civil law measure, similar to the Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPO) model, could prevent FGM and help protect...

Guidance: Ebola: advice for immigration removal centres
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This guidance provides an algorithm for the assessment of detainees arriving at an immigration removal centre from West Africa.

Guidance: Ebola virus disease: police custody suites risk assessment
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance provides an algorithm for assessing new entrants to police custody suites.

Guidance: Ebola virus disease: guidance to police forces on using personal protective equipment (PPE)
seen at 18:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Police officers may come into contact with people recently returned from outbreak countries, and this leaflet provides advice and information on the nature of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Ebola Guidance for British Soldiers and Civilians of West African Origin
seen at 18:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The Ebola crisis in West Africa has the potential to increase in scale and breadth. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates the epidemic may result in approximate 200,000 cases. Therefore, ...

News story: Electric surge as record numbers of drivers switch to plug-in cars
seen at 18:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sales of electric cars and other plug-in vehicles continue to rapidly increase, with a record number of people taking advantage of government grants.

The Plug-in Car Grant reduces the price of ...

News story: Crucial step towards fiscal devolution
seen at 18:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the new package of tax and borrowing powers being devolved through the Wales Bill, the Wales Joint Exchequer Committee have agreed to work together to consider whether Welsh Ministers should be able...

News story: LATEST: air strikes in Iraq
seen at 18:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 20 October 2014

Early last week, 2 Tornado GR4s, while on an armed reconnaissance patrol, were tasked to attack an ISIL main battle tank which coalition forces had been tracking near Ramadi...

Press release: Vulnerable girls to be protected from FGM
seen at 18:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Vulnerable girls will be helped by new laws to tackle the scourge of female genital mutilation (FGM) which have been put forward today (20 October 2014), Justice Minister Mike Penning has announced.

Proposals...

News story: Points of Light: October 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 135: Anne-Marie Imafidon.

The following people were given a Points of Light award in October 2014 (the numbering continues from September’s winners):

122. Mark Heath...
Press release: Winner of this year's Fast Growth 50 Awards exemplifies innovation at its best
seen at 18:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb said:

Hydro Industries exemplifies Welsh innovation at its best. Founded just four years ago, it has seen a turnover growth rate of more than 750% during the last...

Statistics: Renewable energy planning database monthly extract
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest figures published.

The Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD is updated and published every month.

It provides DECC with robust data that is used to track renewable energy projects...

Guidance: AFPS 2015: what you need to know
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Details of the introduction of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2015 (AFPS 15) and the rights which service personnel have accrued to their existing pension benefits are explained within this guidance document...

Research and analysis: Future of cities: investing in city regions - London and the UK system of cities
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This paper examines the way UK cities affect each other through the economic and other links between them. It focuses particularly on the role London, as the country’s only ‘world city’, plays in the UK system...

Guidance: DFID due diligence guidance: managing risk
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

The framework provides DFID with a consistent approach for conducting due diligence during partner assessments and selection using an agreed set of guiding principles and assessment activities.

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 20 October 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 13 October 2014
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI for documents for AWE meeting.

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 13 October 2014.

Notice: VAT Notice 702: imports
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendments have been made to paragraphs 4.2 the C18 team have moved from Grimsby to NCH Salford and 8.8 Isle of Man VAT registered importers has been deleted.

This Notice 702 (October 2014) cancels...

Guidance: Leases: determination (PG26)
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh version added.

This guide gives you information about the different situations in which leases are determined and how the determination affects registered titles. It gives advice on how to...

Statistics: Causes of deaths among the UK armed forces veterans of the Falklands campaign: 1982 to 2012
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This statistical notice provides summary statistics on the causes of deaths that occurred among the UK armed forces veterans of the 1982 Falklands campaign.

Guidance: SCE recruitment: teaching vacancies
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new vacancy Part time UPS/Mainscale temporary teacher SEN/English.

A list of current Service Children’s Education teaching vacancies.

Related information Civil Service jobs website...
Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 10 to 23 November 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile ...

Guidance: Directions: Health Education England and NHS Litigation Authority
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Directions to Health Education England (GP Registrars) (No 2) 2014'

These directions authorise Health Education England on the payment of grants, fees, travelling and other allowances to...

Guidance: HB Bulletin: G10/2014
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin contains information about:

new claims to Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance Universal Credit and Universal Support – delivered locally rollout of PIP migrants...
Research and analysis: Landfill fires: review and investigation of deep-seated fires within landfill sites
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated the keywords and author details of the reports as there were some inconsistencies.

Taking steps to prevent a landfill fire from occurring is much less expensive and environmentally...

Transparency data: DFID Business plan input and impact indicators data
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Business Plan Input and Impact Indicators for 2013-14 added

DFID Business plan input and impact indicators data.

Latest data on DFID Business Plan results indicators Excel...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

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

Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Announcements schedule

Timetable of overseas trade statistics and regional trade statistics releases are published on the HMRC Trade Statistics site.

In addition, all national...

Policy paper: Criteria for evaluating forest certification schemes (Category A evidence)
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the criteria developed to evaluate the forest certification schemes.

There are a number of different timber certification schemes available. This framework sets out how to assess...

Policy paper: Methodology for reviews of timber certification schemes (Cat A evidence)
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

The UK government requires that only timber and wood-derived products originating from an independently verifiable Legal and Sustainable source (which can include from a licensed Forest Law Enforcement, Governance...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest report - for week 42

This document contains data for the current week compared to the previous 5 weeks.

For historical data, email noids@phe.org.uk.

Correspondence: Quality improvement with rigour and responsiveness in skills: FE Commissioner letter
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Rigour and Responsiveness in Skills report describes a strengthened approach to intervening in poor performing further education providers.

In this open letter the FE Commissioner, Dr David Collins...

Guidance: Specialist leader of education: Cohort 6 recruiting teaching schools
seen at 16:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Use the contact details in this list to request an application form directly from the teaching school where you want to apply.

Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission ‘quite right’ to highlight access to university and professions – OFFA
seen at 16:31, 20 October in OFFA (Our copy).

Commenting on the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission’s annual state of the nation report, Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education, said:

“This searing report raises...

AWS Youth Views Live
seen at 16:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The 1st Youth Views Live was held on Fri 17 Oct at the Sennelager Youth Club. This was an opportunity for the young people in our community to speak directly to Paderborn Station Commander regarding...

Celebrate Halloween in Hohne Library
seen at 16:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Fri 31st of October

09:30 - 12:30

Fancy Dress

 

Contact the Library for more information

Read More...

News story: Working for the Prison Service: an inside view
seen at 16:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Adam Gould initially wanted to join the police but after not getting through the recruitment process due to lack of experience, he applied to work with G4S doing security at Lewes prison.

A prison officer...

Statement to Parliament: Child sexual abuse (Global Alliance commitment)
seen at 16:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice (Mike Penning):

The Global Alliance consists of 54 countries around the world who have committed themselves to:

enhance efforts to identify victims and...
News story: Latest air strikes in Iraq
seen at 16:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 20 October 2014

Early last week, 2 Tornado GR4s, while on an armed reconnaissance patrol, were tasked to attack an ISIL main battle tank which coalition forces had been tracking near Ramadi...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Laos
seen at 16:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Hugh Evans has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in succession to Mr Philip Malone LVO, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr...

Press release: New powers will make it quicker to evict neighbours from hell
seen at 16:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

New powers will make it easier and quicker to evict nightmare neighbours from social and private rented housing, Housing Minister Brandon Lewis announced today (20 October 2014).

It can currently take...

Speech: Improving the UK's industrial future
seen at 16:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Can I thank you for what you said. This is a really great positive occasion. Something we can celebrate. There aren’t many occasions when government and business is entirely on the same page and in agreement ...

News story: Web Forms migration to Atos’s Andover data centre
seen at 16:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Work is being carried out to move the Web Forms listed below from the Savvis Data Centre to Atos’s data centre.

As part of this work, the forms will not be available from Friday 24 October at 16:00.

Ebola
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about Ebola screening in the UK, the PMOS outlined the processes and measures in place at selected ports of entry.

original source.

Asia-Europe meeting
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about the Prime Minister?s breakfast meeting with President Putin, President Poroshenko and other European leaders at the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS...

Treason
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about the Treason Act 1351, the PMOS said people who commit, plan and support acts of terror abroad, and seek to return to the UK will be prosecuted by the UK authorities. Decisions to prosecute individuals...

Statistics: UK innovation survey 2013: statistical annex
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Statistical annex for data from the 2013 UK innovation survey including an overview of the methodology and details of response rates.

Transparency data: Land Registry workforce management information: September 2014
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).
Data covers: payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce...

Guidance: School Direct bulletin: October 2014
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This edition of the School Direct bulletin includes the latest on making a great start to recruitment, important information from UCAS and the return of our online seminars.

Transparency data: BIS: roles and salaries, March 2014
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) publishes details of staff numbers, roles and salaries every 6 months.

Policy paper: Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act: anti-social behaviour
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Information notes on Japanese knotweed, noise neighbours, public and open spaces, and young people published.

Everyone has the right to feel safe in their own homes and neighbourhoods. Yet thousands...

Guidance: Ebola virus disease: risk assessment of outbreak in West Africa
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Ebola virus disease: risk assessment of outbreak in West Africa'.

This document provides the following:

epidemiological summary risk assessment for UK nationals diagnostic facilities...
Guidance: Residential Training College: DWP Provider Guidance
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised guidance provides the latest information about the Residential Training College programme.

This guidance supports providers in the delivery of the Residential Training programme on behalf...

Guidance: Information for healthcare workers: Ebola in pregnancy
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This guidance is for clinical staff caring directly for pregnant patients

It supplements the guidance for acute trusts and for primary care, which contain more specific...

Transparency data: NIO Transparency Data - September 2014
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Release of transparency data for September 2014

Guidance: Deporting non-EEA foreign criminals
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This explains the criminal casework process for deporting non EEA foreign criminals under the UK Borders Act 2007 and the Immigration Act 1971.

It covers the types of criminal cases applicable to non...

Form: Pertussis (whooping cough) oral fluid laboratory request form and instructions
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The B.Pertussis antibodies in oral fluid form and Pertussis antibodies in oral fluid enhanced surveillance scheme instruction sheet have been updated.

The Respiratory and Vaccine Preventable...

Guidance: Community development handbook
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This handbook draws on the knowledge of experienced community development managers.

It will change as we learn from from working with communities of practice.

To suggest changes please email <...

Independent report: Panel meeting: 11 September 2014
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Panel meeting summary added.

Morecambe Bay Investigation panel meeting agenda and summary 11 September 2014.

Please note that both Thursday’s panel meeting and the forthcoming October panel...

Notice: CV22 7DE, Modern Plant Hire Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: ME6 5AX, Smurfit Kappa UK Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: NR28 9RY, Dalkia PLC: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Consultation outcome: M3 Junctions 2 to 4a statutory instrument
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation report added.

The Highways Agency proposes to improve the M3 by making it a ‘managed motorway’ between Junctions 2 and 4a.

Managed motorways help relieve congestion by using...

Notice: NN3 6RX, Greencore Food To Go Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: EN11 0RF, Tamar Renewable Power (Hoddesdon) Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Transparency data: UKEF: spend over £25,000, August 2014
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000.

UK Export Finance publishes details of invoices on a monthly basis...

Notice: TQ12 6UT, KJ Howard Civil Engineering Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Improving testing rates for blood-borne viruses in prisons and other secure settings
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Blood-borne virus testing in prisons opt out policy: Q and A for healthcare staff has been updated.

Public Health England, the Hepatitis C Trust, British Liver Trust and National AIDS Trust...

Statistics: Pre-release access to statistics: DWP arrangements
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated pre-release access list for Universal Credit official statistics. Removed 'Universal Credit - Analyst, DWP' and 'Universal Credit - Senior Analyst, DWP'. Added 'Secretary of State, DWP' and '...

Guidance: PSBP: Yorkshire (private finance batch)
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Selected bidder announced

The PSBP Yorkshire Private Finance batch is made up of 7 secondary schools across Bradford, Kirklees and North Yorkshire. This batch has an estimated contract value of...

FOI release: Recruitment of full-time senior civil servants
seen at 14:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) including numbers of individuals recruited into the senior civil service pay bands 1, 1A, 2 and 3 from each of the 3 following...

Evaluating impact assessment in the REF
seen at 14:30, 20 October in HEFCE news (Our copy).
An evaluation of the assessment process for impact in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) is now under way.
NERC new polar research vessel: consultation on science requirements
seen at 14:30, 20 October in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC invites the UK marine and polar science community to submit comments on the concept design of the new polar research vessel, with respect to its science capability and capacity requirements.
Paderborn Labour Support Unit Facebook Group
seen at 14:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The Paderborn Labour Support Unit Facebook Group will be live and accpeting requests to join.

Read More for further details on the group.

The link to the group is: http://...

Get Moneyfit with MONEYFORCE!
seen at 14:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

GET MONEYFIT TODAY MoneyForce is the home of money guidance for UK Service personnel and their families.

Whether you're dealing with debt, interested in investments or puzzled about payday...

QRH Royal British Legion Fun Run
seen at 14:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Fri 17 Oct , was a day to remember ! All over BFG soldiers and children donned their fancy dress outfits and ran in support of, and in order to raise funds for The Royal British Legion...

Commemoration of the 1914 Christmas Truce Football Match in No Man’s Land
seen at 14:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

A Football match between local British and German soldiers to commemorate the World War 1 Centenary.

Read More...

News story: RFA Argus deploys to Sierra Leone
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

RFA Argus sailed from Falmouth this morning with Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), Royal Navy personnel and Royal Marines, along with 3 Merlin helicopters, aircrew and engineers from 820 Naval Air Squadron.

Press release: British aid flight carrying medical supplies for Ebola treatment facility lands in Freetown
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Britain’s latest Ebola aid flight carrying vital medical supplies landed in Freetown yesterday, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has confirmed.

This was the UK’s sixth aid flight and...

Speech: Expanding our Industrial Strategy for a better future for Britain
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Fifteen years ago, when I was working in my family’s small IT business, the idea that today, Britain would have a major conference, with all major parties, most major companies, hosted by one of the major employers...

News story: Workshops on the market for commercial use of public information
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has commissioned DotEcon to undertake an evaluation of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT’s) 2006 market study into the commercial use of public information. We...

Press release: UK food and drink exports reach a record 150 countries worldwide
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A record number of countries are now importing first class British food and drink into restaurants, supermarkets and bars across the world, including Yorkshire ice to Sweden and cheese to Madagascar, Environment...

Press release: Temporary traffic lights to relieve congestion on the M40 in Warwickshire
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Warwickshire County Council, in partnership with the Highways Agency, UK Highways (M40 operator), Warwickshire Police and Jaguar Land Rover, will put traffic lights in place from Monday 3 November ahead of work...

Press release: Internet trolls to face 2 years in prison
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Internet trolls who target people with abusive or offensive material online will face up to two years in prison and the police will have more time to investigate cases as part of the government’s commitment to...

Press release: Cable: industrial strategy driving the recovery
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Business Secretary Vince Cable today (20 October 2014) announced new funding to address skills shortages and build on the success of the UK’s automotive industry.

Speaking at a CBI event in London with...

Statement to Parliament: Statement to mark Anti-slavery Day
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):

Modern slavery is a brutal crime which knows no boundaries and does not discriminate on gender, age, creed, culture or race. Traffickers and slave masters...

News story: Crucial step towards fiscal devolution
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the new package of tax and borrowing powers being devolved through the Wales Bill, the Wales Joint Exchequer Committee have agreed to work together to consider whether Welsh Ministers should be able...

Press release: Firms receiving government export support increases by 50%
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The number of businesses receiving export support has increased by 50% in the last financial year, Trade Minister Lord Livingston announced today (20 October 2014).

UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) helped...

News story: Intellectual property professional advice
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Need some professional help with intellectual property?

There are many legal professionals who specialise in intellectual property and are useful in helping you to understand, obtain and defend your intellectual...

News story: Gang-related violence being tackled by youth workers in A&E units
seen at 14:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Office recently announced it will pay the Redthread charity &pound;30,000 to expand the London-based scheme.

Redthread will use the money to place youth workers at A&E departments at ...

Guidance: Social media guidance for civil servants
seen at 11:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new social media guidance for civil servants.

In May 2012 the Cabinet Office published guidance for civil servants on the use of social media as well as guidance for departments to overcome...

Guidance: Alternative provision census 2015: XML schema files
seen at 11:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

These XML schema files (version 1.0) are for suppliers developing software that will help local authorities and schools submit data for the alternative provision census.

Guidance: Pet travel: guidance on changes to the EU scheme from 29 December 2014
seen at 11:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest version. Slightly updated text under the 'The pet travel scheme' heading.

This guidance explains changes to the pet travel scheme from 29 December 2014. The guidance explains...

FOI release: Staff salaries equal to or over £100,000 in 2013-14
seen at 11:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

The total number of employees who received remuneration equal to, or in excess of &pound;100,000 in 2013-14 is nil. This includes but is not limited to: salary, fees, allowances, bonuses, benefits in kind...

Guidance: List of qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes
seen at 11:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The latest version of the QROPS list.

The list contains pension schemes that have told HM Revenue and Customs that they meet the conditions to be a QROPS and have asked to be included on the list...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal forms and fees
seen at 11:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find details of all our Company Names Tribunal forms, cost for paper transactions and when they were last updated.

Fee sheets

A fee sheet must be filed with all fee bearing forms...

Guidance: Early years census 2015: XML schema files
seen at 11:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

These XML schema files (version 1.0) are for suppliers developing software to help LAs and early years providers submitting data for the early years census.

Policy paper: Pension Schemes Bill 2014 to 2015: changes to exisiting legislation (Keeling versions)
seen at 11:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This document shows the changes to existing legislation that would result from the Pension Schemes Bill 2014 to 2015. We have produced it to assist in the scrutiny of the Bill during its passage through...

Statutory guidance: Trade Marks Act 1994
seen at 11:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Unofficial consolidated version added.

The Trade Marks Act 1994, as amended is the current law that covers:

the registration of trade marks and the protection of registered trade marks ...
Guidance: Austria - Prisoner pack
seen at 11:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded latest Prisoner Pack document

This guide is one of a series that aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned.

Guidance: Certification guidance for non-suspensive appeals: EEA deportation
seen at 11:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This document is to be used on or after 20 October 2014.

The guidance covers the Immigration (European Economic Area)(Amendment)(No.2) Regulations 2014, which came into force on 28 July 2014. They...

Guidance: Certification guidance for non-EEA deportation cases: section 94B
seen at 11:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This document is to be used on or after 20 October 2014.

Section 94B of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 allows a human rights claim to be certified where the appeal process hasn...

Statistics: List of upcoming ad hoc statistical releases
seen at 11:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Announced the publication on 22 October 2014 of the exploratory analysis and comparison of Universal Credit and Jobseeker's Allowance outcomes.

This document provides details of upcoming DWP ad...

£23m boost for environmental science from space
seen at 11:30, 20 October in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC is to fund the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) for a further five years, signing a new contract worth &pound;23m with the University of Leicester.
Land Use Planning – Public safety advice, website re-launch
seen at 11:30, 20 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The Land Use Planning site has been re-launched with a new structure and design making navigation of the website easier.

Strengthened multi-sectoral collaboration in addressing biosecurity threats in the ASEAN region (WP1335)
seen at 11:30, 20 October in Wilton Park (Our copy).

This meeting built bridges and established relationships between the law enforcement, health and security communities; and further developed coordinated strategies to prevent, detect and respond to deliberate...

News story: Electric surge as record numbers of drivers switch to plug-in cars
seen at 11:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sales of electric cars and other plug-in vehicles continue to rapidly increase, with a record number of people taking advantage of government grants.

The Plug-in Car Grant reduces the price of ...

Press release: State of the Nation 2014 Report published
seen at 11:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The second annual State of the Nation Report which is published and laid before Parliament today from the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission (SMCP), shows that Britain is on the brink of becoming...

Press release: EU Carbon Market Reform needed to improve efficiency
seen at 11:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government is backing stronger reforms to make the EU Emissions Trading System work more efficiently and stimulate investment in low-carbon technologies, it has been announced today.

The UK believes...

News story: Gone phishing – 75,000 fake tax refund emails reported
seen at 11:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Some 74,743 scam emails were reported to HMRC’s dedicated phishing email account between April and September – a 70% increase on the same period in 2013. Over the same six-month period, HMRC worked with other...

Speech: Expanding our Industrial Strategy for a better future for Britain
seen at 11:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Fifteen years ago, when I was working in my family’s small IT business, the idea that today, Britain would have a major conference, with all major parties, most major companies, hosted by one of the major employers...

News story: Market for commercial use of public information: CMA workshops
seen at 11:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has commissioned DotEcon to undertake an evaluation of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT’s) 2006 market study into the commercial use of public information. We...

Press release: £4 million funding available for synthetic biology applications in defence
seen at 11:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl) Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is looking for innovative applications of synthetic biology for defence and security.

CDE funds innovative research...

Transparency data: DWP payments over £25,000 for 2014
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published September 2014 data.

This series contains details of payments over &pound;25,000 that DWP has made in 2014. This is in line with Cabinet Office policy. Payments are defined as all...

Notice: Excise Notice 456: Double Taxation Relief for gambling duties
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Gambling Duties - Withdrawal of Double Tax Relief (DTR) Transitional Rules has been added to this page.

Double Taxation Relief provides relief from double taxation for General Betting Duty, Pool...

Impact assessment: Criminal Justice and Courts Bill impact assessments
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Recall adjudicator for recalled determinate sentence prisoners impact assessment added.

Impact assessments for the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill.

Policy paper: Criminal Justice and Courts Bill: fact sheets
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Further fact sheet added on youth reporting restrictions.

The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 5 February 2014. Fact sheets have been produced to accompany...

Policy paper: UK policy paper on proposal for a Market Stability Reserve
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

The UK supports an MSR that is strengthened and introduced earlier so it can fully tackle the damaging surplus, provide a credible, stable low carbon investment signal and ensure Europe can meet its GHG emissions...

Transparency data: DFID government e-payments framework transactions September 2014
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

DFID government e-payments framework transactions September 2014.

Policy paper: EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) strategy and reform: the future of the System
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

The UK believes the EU ETS, the world’s largest cap and trade system, should remain the cornerstone of EU energy and climate change policy. The centrality of the EU ETS in delivering the objectives of the 2030...

Transparency data: DFID government e-payments framework transactions September 2014 travel
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

DFID government e-payments framework transactions September 2014 travel.

Form: Application to register one or more designs
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Enhancements have been made to the designs form DF2A, which includes guidance on how to complete the form easier. We will continue to accept the old form until 31st January 2015.

Fee sheet

Fee ...

Policy paper: State of the Nation 2014 Report
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This is the Commission’s second annual State of the Nation report to be presented to Parliament. The Commission was created by the UK Government in 2012 as an independent and statutory body to monitor and report...

Research and analysis: China: Economic Focus - September
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Periodic update of principal economic trends.

Research and analysis: Singapore: visit of the Economic Secretary to the Treasury
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Economic Secretary supports financial cooperation, promotes inward investment opportunities and discusses process of issuing UK’s first RMB sovereign bond.

Research and analysis: Mexico: monthly economic report - September
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Regular monthly roundup of main trends and developments.

Research and analysis: Indonesia: Surabaya and Bandung - opportunities in second cities
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

UK Plc increasingly focusing on opportunities in Indonesia’s second cities, Surabaya and Bandung.

Research and analysis: India: new Chief Economic Adviser
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Renowned critic of Indian government’s WTO stance appointed Chief Economic Adviser.

Guidance: Govia Thameslink
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

The legal franchise agreement between the Secretary of State for Transport and Govia Thameslink Railway Limited.

The Govia Thameslink franchise forms part of the public register of franchise agreements...

Research and analysis: Burma: Forests
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Burma’s rich forest resources have lined crony pockets for decades but UK is supporting reform.

Guidance: Grant funding to transport freight by rail and water
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Supplementary Guidance for the Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) and Waterborne Freight Grant (WFG) schemes, October 2014.

The Department for Transport manages the sustainable distribution...

Guidance: A465 Hereford Link Road: inspector's report
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Inspector’s report on the proposed modifications to the A645 Hereford Link Road and Edgar Street Grid works. The report suggests the Edgar Street Grid order be confirmed as supplied and that the A465 Hereford...

Correspondence: A465 Hereford link road: decision letter
seen at 10:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Letter conveying the decisions of the Hereford Link Road and Edgar Street Grid works, including documentation on the modifications to the side roads order, by the Secretary of State for Transport and the Secretary...

Behaviour Change – Improving Health & Safety performance, London, 9 – 10 December 2014
seen at 10:30, 20 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course, delivered by HSL psychologists, it will provide you with an understanding as to why workers take risks, covering the many factors that influence behaviour.

Disaster prevention, preparedness and response in Southeast Asia: maximising a gender-inclusive approach (WP1371)
seen at 10:30, 20 October in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Through a highly participative program participants will explore the unique indigenous and local knowledge and skills of women and men in preventing and responding to disasters and how this knowledge can be adapted...

Government Accounting Rate (GAR)
seen at 10:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Please note that the GAR changed with effect from 01 October 2014 to € 1.28. This affects the statutory sickness and maternity rates. For further details click here

Paderborn LSU Facebook Group
seen at 10:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Did you know that Paderborn LSU now has a Facebook Group to keep you updated on latest vacancies and LSU information?

 

From home search www.facebook.com/groups/paderbornlaboursupportunit...

News story: Electric surge as record numbers of drivers switch to plug-in cars
seen at 10:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sales of electric cars and other plug-in vehicles continue to rapidly increase, with a record number of people taking advantage of government grants.

The Plug-in Car Grant reduces the price of ...

The Osmotherly Rules (Francis Maude)
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 2 October 2014 the Prime Minister announced that John Manzoni had been appointed to the new position of Chief Executive of the Civil Service. Details of that announcement can be found on GOV.UK: https://...

Peer-to-Peer Loans (David Gauke)
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

To extend choice for savers the Government are consulting on the proposal to allow peer-to-peer loans to be included within ISAs, allowing earnings on interest to be entirely tax free.

The consultation &#...

Gibraltar (Michael Fallon)
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I made my first visit to Gibraltar as Secretary of State on 15 and 16 October. During my visit I met with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, the hon. Fabian Picardo QC, and reaffirmed the closeness of the partnership...

Gifting of Equipment to the Lebanese Armed Forces (Tobias Ellwood)
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Contagion from the worsening crisis in Syria is having a direct effect on its neighbours, particularly in areas adjacent to Lebanon’s eastern border. The UK remains firmly committed to Lebanon’s stability...

Gifting of Non-lethal Equipment to Ukraine (David Lidington)
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK is committed to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. The situation in

eastern Ukraine remains extremely fragile despite the Minsk protocol, including a ...

Agricultural Tractors and Trailers (Weight and Speed Limit) (Claire Perry)
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I will be announcing my intention, following public consultation and the recommendations from the farming task force, to increase the weight and speed limits of agricultural tractors and trailers and to...

Workplace Pensions: Putting Savers' Interests First (Steve Webb)
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Four million people have been automatically enrolled into workplace pensions since 2012—a significant step as we expand retirement saving in the UK. Millions more will be enrolled before 2018 as the workplace...

Guidance: Turkey – Prisoner Pack
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: UPDATED THE ATTACHEMENT

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison

Research and analysis: UKTI Performance and Impact Monitoring Surveys Q2 2014/15: Summary Results (PIMS 33-36) September 2014
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

PIMS has been developed in response to the need for consistent monitoring of data across all the key UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) trade development products and services.

PIMS is used to report against...

Promotional material: Built Environment Professional Education project: updates
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added September update and added 2 entries to 'Read what supporters say...' from the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and the British Institute of Interior Design.

The...

Open consultation: Control of Raw Tobacco
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

The Government has decided to introduce controls on the holding and movement of raw tobacco in order to reduce the risk of evasion of excise duty.

The consultation is seeking views on two options:

Promotional material: Ebola: public awareness poster for healthcare settings
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This poster gives advice about the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa for travellers returning from the area.

Statistics - national statistics: Annual non-EU currency of invoice report 2013
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This release shows the declared currency of invoice for the UK’s trade with countries outside the EU in 2013. It provides information about the percentage of trade declared in the four top currencies for each...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 09:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly prices.

Weekly and monthly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices ...

Case 325 – Hot drinks not to be taken through the gate when boarding aircraft
seen at 09:30, 20 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Tannoy system announced that hot drinks could not be taken through the gate when boarding aircraft due to ‘Health and Safety’ regulations.

European Health and Safety Week 20 – 24 October 2014
seen at 09:30, 20 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Held each year in October the European Week for Safety and Health at Work is a key focus of every Healthy Workplaces Campaign ‘Managing work-related stress’ is the focus for this year.

Paderborn Labour Support Unit Facebook Group
seen at 09:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The Paderborn Labourt Support Unity Faebook Group will be live and accpeting requests to join.

Read More for further details on the group.

The link to the group is: http...

Libary Closure
seen at 09:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Sennelager Tues 28th October- Closed 9:00-13:00 OPEN 13:00-17:00 Fri 31st October- Closed Tues 4th November- Closed Fri 12th December until Fri 2nd January- Closed   &...
Communicating with Children and Young People
seen at 09:30, 20 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

In Paderborn Station we are aware that a large portion of our community is made up of children and young people. We have a wide variety of activities, run by the Army Welfare Service, that supports...

News story: Statement on the fire at Didcot B power station
seen at 09:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Edward Davey said:

“First, I want to thank the emergency services who are at Didcot working to tackle the blaze.

“I’ve been reassured by National Grid that there is no risk to electricity supplies...

News story: Further evidence that long term economic plan is working
seen at 09:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Further good news for the Scottish economy was welcomed today by Scotland Office Minister David Mundell.

Commenting on the latest Bank of Scotland survey, Mr Mundell said:

I welcome the latest...

Guidance: Action after a bail hearing or decision
seen at 02:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance published for use on and after 20 October 2014.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it decides the actions that are necessary after a bail hearing or decision.

Guidance: Reconsiderations
seen at 02:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance published for use on and after 20 October 2014.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it decides what to do when an applicant believes a Home Office temporary or permanent...

Guidance: Action before and during a bail hearing or decision
seen at 02:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance published for use on and after 20 October 2014.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it decides the actions that are necessary before and during a bail hearing or ...

Guidance: Appeals
seen at 02:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

The Immigration Act 2014 brought in fundamental changes to the appeal process. The new appeals system is being introduced in phases. Annex A provides guidance on transitional arrangements.

Guidance: Applications from overstayers (non family routes)
seen at 02:31, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance published for use on and after 20 October 2014.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications for further leave to remain made on or after 9 July ...

Policy paper: Immigration Rules part 1: leave to enter or stay in the UK
seen at 02:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version published for use on or after 20 October 2014.

This covers:

people coming to or staying in the UK general provisions on leave to enter and entry clearance proving the right...
Policy paper: Immigration Rules: introduction
seen at 02:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version published for use on or after 20 October 2014.

This contains an explanation of who’s covered by the Immigration Rules, dates of effect and definitions/interpretations of the terms...

Policy paper: Immigration Rules part 9: grounds for refusal
seen at 02:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version published for use on or after 20 October 2014.

This covers general grounds for refusing entry clearance, including:

refusing leave to enter for someone that has an entry clearance...
Policy paper: Immigration Rules appendix AR: administrative review
seen at 02:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

This explains the process of an administrative review, which examines whether the decision of an application is wrong because of a case-working error.

It covers:

what an administrative review is...
Policy paper: Immigration Rules part 6A: the points-based system
seen at 02:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This document is to be used on or after 20 October 2014.

This covers the 4 main routes of the points-based system:

Tier 1 high value migrants (exceptional talent, general, entrepreneur, ...
Guidance: Tribunal procedure rules
seen at 02:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

New procedure rules will come into force alongside the Immigration Act 2014 on 20 October 2014. This guidance does not cover every change in the rules, instead it focuses on key issues that presenting officers...

Policy paper: Immigration Rules part 13: deportation
seen at 02:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This document is to be used on or after 20 October 2014.

This explains how deportation orders are raised and enforced, and includes:

the process for deporting family members arrangements...
Guidance: Chapters 46 to 62: detention and removals
seen at 02:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance to be used on or after 20 October 2014.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on detention and removals used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance: Guidance on application for UK visa as Tier 4 student
seen at 02:30, 20 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of this guidance has been published for use on or after 20 October 2014.

Use this guidance if you want detailed information on applications under Tier 4 (General) and Tier 4 (Child...

Press release: PHE launches local authority liver disease profiles
seen at 02:30, 20 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England has today (20 October 2014) launched the Liver Disease Profiles which reveal significant variation in mortality across the country.

Liver disease is the only major cause ...