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10 October 2017

News story: UK is ready to seize Expo 2020 Dubai opportunities
seen at 23:30, 10 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, welcomed Dr Fox in Dubai and briefed him on the progress in building the Expo site, supported...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: engineering construction pipefitter (Approved for delivery)
seen at 21:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Funding band added. Approved for delivery.

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships...
Press release: PM call with President Trump: 10 October 2017
seen at 21:30, 10 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

Prime Minister Theresa May tonight spoke with Donald Trump ahead of the US President’s upcoming decision on recertifying the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA).

Guidance: Mefloquine information signposting service for former and serving personnel
seen at 20:33, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added JSP 950 Part 1 Leaflet 3-3-1 Preventing malaria in UK armed forces personnel

The Mefloquine Single Point of Contact is for current and former service personnel who have concerns about their...

Research and analysis: Landfill methane oxidation techniques
seen at 20:33, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

This project provides evidence on selecting appropriate methane oxidation techniques over the whole life cycle of a landfill.

When waste is disposed of in a landfill it biodegrades and produces a gas. ...

Research and analysis: Developing DNA techniques to identify freshwater invertebrates for environmental monitoring
seen at 20:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

A PhD student at Bangor University, co-funded by the Environment Agency, has taken us closer to using DNA analysis for routine monitoring of freshwater macroinvertebrates (animals a few millimetres long such ...

Research and analysis: Minimising risks from fluid reinjection to deep geological formations
seen at 20:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

This report provides a greater understanding of the issues related to re-injecting water back into the oil reservoir when extracting oil or gas from the ground. It provides recommendations on how to manage risks...

Research and analysis: Emissions of methane from abandoned onshore oil and gas wells
seen at 20:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

This study examines levels of methane at the sites of closed, historic onshore oil and gas wells. Sites of old oil and gas exploration and production wells were surveyed.

The study found that methane ...

Research and analysis: Hazard assessment of chemicals used in oil and gas well development
seen at 20:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

This project assessed the properties of a range of chemicals that might be proposed for use in hydraulic fracturing in the oil and gas industry. Of the 31 substances investigated, 27 were found to be non-hazardous...

Transparency data: NHS foundation trust directory and register of licensed healthcare providers
seen at 20:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated FT register

The foundation trust directory has links to foundation trust publications. Providers licensed by Monitor include foundation trusts and independent healthcare providers.

Decision: St James' Church of England Primary School, Malvern
seen at 20:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3308

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements – partially upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Worcestershire...

Form: Health and Wellbeing Fund 2017 to 2018: application form
seen at 20:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated application form and guidance.

The fund is part of the health and wellbeing programme. Each round focuses on a specific theme. The theme for this round is social prescribing.

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Decision: Shavington Primary School
seen at 20:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: REF3338 and REF3339

Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements - do not conform

School type: academy

School phase: primary

Local authority: Cheshire...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: engineering construction pipefitter (Approved for delivery)
seen at 20:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Funding band added. Approved for delivery.

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships...
Press release: Global health must survive political upheaval: Dr Jeremy Farrar delivers MHRA annual lecture
seen at 20:30, 10 October in News and communications (Our copy).

For science, research, and innovation to provide solutions to global health challenges, people and ideas need to be able to come together to make a difference, Dr Jeremy Farrar OBE, Director of the Wellcome...

News story: Leading businesses unite to tackle slavery
seen at 20:30, 10 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Eight of the most influential business leaders in the UK have joined together to spearhead pioneering industry action to drive out slavery from supply chains.

The group who represent some of the largest...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with R)
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of REDS 10 UK Limited and Royton & Crompton School armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

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

Research and analysis: Water situation: area monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 water situation reports uploaded.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the amount of...
Notice: PE8 6LR, Pure Fuels Ltd: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Pure Fuels Ltd...
Guidance: Brownfield land registers data standard
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added brownfield land register template user guide.

This is the national data standard that all local planning authorities in England are encouraged to follow in preparing and publishing their...

Notice: Current catch limits: over 10 metre non-sector pool
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Haddock quota updated

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe - Category A, Category A - Islands, Category B and Category C and can be varied through the...

Guidance: Ethiopia: country policy and information notes
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on opposition to the government.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Nathan Waring
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0420814 ...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Joshua Onduso
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0985031 ...
Guidance: Delivery Hub health and safety briefings
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest Health and Safety briefing document added for September.

Previous years’ briefings, together with outputs from Health and Safety Group workshops are available on The National Archives...

Guidance: Mathematics early-career payments: guidance for teachers and schools
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Mathematics early-career payments are available to teachers completing mathematics initial teacher training (ITT) courses in the academic year 2018 to 2019.

This document outlines the terms and conditions...

Guidance: Mefloquine information signposting service for former and serving personnel
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added JSP 950 Part 1 Leaflet 3-3-1 Preventing malaria in UK armed forces personnel

The Mefloquine Single Point of Contact is for current and former service personnel who have concerns about their...

Research and analysis: Landfill methane oxidation techniques
seen at 18:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

This project provides evidence on selecting appropriate methane oxidation techniques over the whole life cycle of a landfill.

When waste is disposed of in a landfill it biodegrades and produces a gas. ...

Research and analysis: Developing DNA techniques to identify freshwater invertebrates for environmental monitoring
seen at 18:33, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

A PhD student at Bangor University, co-funded by the Environment Agency, has taken us closer to using DNA analysis for routine monitoring of freshwater macroinvertebrates (animals a few millimetres long such ...

Research and analysis: Minimising risks from fluid reinjection to deep geological formations
seen at 18:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

This report provides a greater understanding of the issues related to re-injecting water back into the oil reservoir when extracting oil or gas from the ground. It provides recommendations on how to manage risks...

Research and analysis: Emissions of methane from abandoned onshore oil and gas wells
seen at 18:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

This study examines levels of methane at the sites of closed, historic onshore oil and gas wells. Sites of old oil and gas exploration and production wells were surveyed.

The study found that methane ...

Research and analysis: Hazard assessment of chemicals used in oil and gas well development
seen at 18:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

This project assessed the properties of a range of chemicals that might be proposed for use in hydraulic fracturing in the oil and gas industry. Of the 31 substances investigated, 27 were found to be non-hazardous...

Transparency data: NHS foundation trust directory and register of licensed healthcare providers
seen at 18:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated FT register

The foundation trust directory has links to foundation trust publications. Providers licensed by Monitor include foundation trusts and independent healthcare providers.

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 33 (2017): amendments to commodity codes in chapters 2, 13, 18 and 21
seen at 18:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and CHIEF.

Decision: St James' Church of England Primary School, Malvern
seen at 18:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3308

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements – partially upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Worcestershire...

Form: Health and Wellbeing Fund 2017 to 2018: application form
seen at 18:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated application form and guidance.

The fund is part of the health and wellbeing programme. Each round focuses on a specific theme. The theme for this round is social prescribing.

<...
Decision: Shavington Primary School
seen at 18:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: REF3338 and REF3339

Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements - do not conform

School type: academy

School phase: primary

Local authority: Cheshire...

International perspective on criminal justice statistics
seen at 18:30, 10 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

We commissioned Professor Chris Lewis to carry out a rapid review of crime and criminal justice statistics in other countries, to inform our work in the UK. We wanted to get a sense of how UK statistics compared...

Committee on Climate Change seeks new members
seen at 18:30, 10 October in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is looking to appoint two new expert members specialising in climate science and the power sector.

The new members will be responsible for determining the Committee...

News story: Human Rights Minister marks World Day Against the Death Penalty 2017
seen at 18:30, 10 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Human Rights Minister Lord Ahmad said:

On World Day Against the Death Penalty, we reaffirm the UK’s strong opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances.

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News story: Baroness Anelay's speech at the UK Accreditation Service Annual Lunch
seen at 18:30, 10 October in News and communications (Our copy).

I would like to thank you for the opportunity to speak today and for what has been a wonderful lunch. I would also like to pay tribute to Lord Lindsay who is a committed and effective advocate for UKAS.

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Press release: Minister Duncan statement on meeting with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza
seen at 18:30, 10 October in News and communications (Our copy).

FCO Minister of State for Europe and the Americas the Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan said:

I met the Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Jorge Arreaza, in London today. Mr Arreaza set out his Government’s view of...

Press release: Gravesend company director convicted for providing illegal immigration advice
seen at 18:30, 10 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Prince Adewale Adeola , aged 53 years of Poplar Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, was today, sentenced to 5 months imprisonment at Woolwich Crown Court, having pleaded guilty to 11 charges of providing unregulated...

News story: Charity registration response times
seen at 18:30, 10 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Our registration team is currently experiencing extremely high demand for its services. In the last year we have seen a record number of new applications for charity registrations, and demand continues to rise...

Policy paper: Yate and Chipping Sodbury: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 16:48, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with feedback from consultation, preferred option and next steps.

This document explains how the Environment Agency is investigating ways to offer flood protection to 100 homes and 40 businesses...

Notice: VAT Notice 730: civil penalty investigations - statement of practice
seen at 16:48, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The address for sending comments or suggestions about this notice has been updated.

The information in this notice has been superseded by Code of Practice 9: where HM Revenue and Customs suspect...

Notice: ME16 9NT, Gallagher Aggregates Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:48, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Statutory guidance: Fishing regulations: The Blue Book
seen at 16:48, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Blue book updated

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) tries to maintain The Blue Book with up-to-date legislation but cannot guarantee that it is up to date at all times. The legislation and...

Guidance: Statutory market values for oil
seen at 16:48, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The daily values for all Category 1 crude oils for September 2017 have been added.

If you’re a participator in a UK oil field, you must use these defined market value rates if you dispose of:

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2017
seen at 16:47, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 40, 2017.

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...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 16:47, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 40, 2017.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Guidance: RD enforcement: challenges and appeals guidance
seen at 16:47, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated.

This clarifies your statutory and non-statutory rights to challenge or appeal our regulatory actions or decisions, including where you feel that we have failed to follow our <...

Guidance: NHS population screening: reporting data definitions
seen at 16:47, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Screening KPI definitions: glossary of terms'.

This document specifies key performance indicators (KPIs) for NHS population screening programmes in England. It includes a screening glossary...

Guidance: RD enforcement: enforcement policy
seen at 16:47, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated.

This specifies the approach of Regulatory Delivery to dealing with non-compliance by businesses in relation to regulations for which it is the responsible market surveillance ...

Research and analysis: Futures analysis for the North East, North West, South East and South West marine plan areas (MMO 1127)
seen at 16:35, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

The project reviewed the past trends and made projections for the next 6 and 20 years in the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan areas for each marine sector in the Marine Policy ...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:35, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor firing times week commencing 9 October 2017.

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

Regulation: Model articles for private companies limited by shares
seen at 16:35, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

All limited companies must have articles of association. These set the rules company officers must follow when running their companies.

“Model” articles of association are the standard default articles...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with R)
seen at 16:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of REDS 10 UK Limited and Royton & Crompton School armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

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

Research and analysis: Water situation: area monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 16:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 water situation reports uploaded.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the amount of...
Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 32 (2017): amendments to commodity codes for crystalline products
seen at 16:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and CHIEF from 1 October 2017.

Notice: CA11 0SX, Mr Alan Teasdale, Mr Brian Teasdale and Mr Colin Teasdale: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: SG4 7JR, The Farmhouse@Redcoats Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: CW8 2EJ, Professional Remediation Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: SK23 6DZ, Mr Roy White: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: NR20 4RH, Mr Richard Flynn: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: PE8 6LR, Pure Fuels Ltd: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Pure Fuels Ltd...
Notice: SL6 3QR, Miss Sharon Doran: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Brownfield land registers data standard
seen at 16:33, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added brownfield land register template user guide.

This is the national data standard that all local planning authorities in England are encouraged to follow in preparing and publishing their...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 16:33, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Variation effective from 00:01 hours, Wednesday 11 October 2017 added

Variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures or openings of sea areas.

Check your licence

It is...

Notice: Current catch limits: over 10 metre non-sector pool
seen at 16:33, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Haddock quota updated

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe - Category A, Category A - Islands, Category B and Category C and can be varied through the...

Guidance: Ethiopia: country policy and information notes
seen at 16:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on opposition to the government.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials...

Open consultation: Open access restriction at Raisdale Moor: how to comment
seen at 16:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

The North York Moor National Park is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Open consultation: Open access restriction at Barkers Crags, Live Moor and Snotterdale: how to comment
seen at 16:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

The North York Moor National Park is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Nothe: outcome
seen at 16:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to consultation outcome added.

Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Furzy Cliff: outcome
seen at 16:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to consultation outcome added.

Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Eweleaze Farm (near Redcliff Point): outcome
seen at 16:32, 10 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to consultation outcome added.

Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.