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22 July 2020

Government response to the 48th report of the DDRB (Helen Whately)
seen at 23:42, 22 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am responding on behalf of my Rt. Hon. Friend the Prime Minister to the 48th Report of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Renumeration (DDRB). The report has been laid before Parliament today...

Aftab Chughtai MBE
seen at 23:41, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
Aftab Chughtai MBE
ESFA Update: 22 July 2020
seen at 23:35, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
ESFA Update: 22 July 2020
Armed Forces Pay (Ben Wallace)
seen at 22:44, 22 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am announcing the Government’s decision on pay rises for the Armed Forces.

The Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) has made a recommendation for a 2% increase for the 2020 pay award...

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE
seen at 22:44, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE
Steerable Thrusters
seen at 22:38, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Steerable Thrusters
Clarifying the purpose of the Committee on Standards in Public Life
seen at 22:34, 22 July in Committee on Standards in Public Life (Our copy).
Clarifying the purpose of the Committee on Standards in Public Life
Reporting on low levels of Covid-19 transmission between pupils and teachers
seen at 22:33, 22 July in The Education Hub (Our copy).

As schools prepare to welcome all pupils back from September, a leading scientist has said it is “extremely difficult” to find evidence of any teachers having contracted coronavirus from a pupil anywhere...

Rapidly delivering an online form using MoJ Form Builder
seen at 22:31, 22 July in Justice Digital (Our copy).

Form Builder is a platform built by MoJ Digital and Technology for creating and publishing accessible online forms using components from the GOV.UK Design System. As the platform is easy to use, our team was ...

Government response to the Prison Service Pay Review Body recommendations 20/21 (Robert Buckland)
seen at 21:43, 22 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the government’s decision on pay rises for prison staff.

The Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) has made its recommendations for the 2020-21 pay award. The Government values...

Kunle Olulode
seen at 21:42, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
Kunle Olulode
First Meeting of New Decade New Approach Joint Board
seen at 21:36, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
First Meeting of New Decade New Approach Joint Board
Detailed guide: East Sutton Park Prison and Young Offender Institution
seen at 21:34, 22 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Detailed guide: East Sutton Park Prison and Young Offender Institution
Senior Civil Service, Senior Military and Judiciary Pay Awards (Michael Gove)
seen at 20:43, 22 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the Government’s decision on pay for the Senior Civil Service (SCS), senior military and the judiciary.

The Government received the Senior Salary Review Body’s (SSRB) report...

Blondel Cluff CBE
seen at 20:42, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
Blondel Cluff CBE
Defra updates in agri-food and environmental topics
seen at 20:36, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Defra updates in agri-food and environmental topics
Detailed guide: Foston Hall Prison and Young Offender Institution
seen at 20:34, 22 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Detailed guide: Foston Hall Prison and Young Offender Institution
A self-service model: how we transformed support in the apprenticeship service
seen at 20:32, 22 July in ESFA Digital (Our copy).

In part 1 of their blog, the support team working in the Apprenticeship Service describe how they have transformed the way they work to provide a responsive, data-driven service for their users.

Setting a...
Finance Bill 2020-21 draft legislation and tax documents (Jesse Norman)
seen at 18:44, 22 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In line with the Tax Policy Making framework, the Government is publishing draft legislation to be included in Finance Bill 20-21, to allow for technical consultation and provide taxpayers with predictability...

Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending for 2020: First Secretary of State's letter
seen at 18:43, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending for 2020: First Secretary of State's letter
UK calls for states to protect immunisation programmes alongside search for Covid-19 vaccine
seen at 18:37, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
UK calls for states to protect immunisation programmes alongside search for Covid-19 vaccine
28 July 2020: Launch of the Westminster Environmental Democracy Initiative
seen at 18:35, 22 July in Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) (Our copy).

Overwhelming evidence shows that human activity has a dangerous impact on the climate and our ecosystems. Yet, most political systems have failed to address climate and other environmental crises. Strong environmental...

Detailed guide: Garth Prison
seen at 18:34, 22 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Detailed guide: Garth Prison
[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 157 Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys alterations to comply with 2019 IGR
seen at 18:34, 22 July in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of CITMA alterations to comply with the 2019 IGR.

The post [Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 157 Chartered Institute of Trade ...

Publication of the Intelligence and Security Committee’s Russia Report (Boris Johnson)
seen at 16:44, 22 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC) has today laid before Parliament a report on Russia, examining the Russian threat to the UK and the UK’s response. I welcome the report and thank...

Easy read: Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
seen at 16:43, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
Easy read: Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
June 2020 Transaction Data
seen at 16:37, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
June 2020 Transaction Data
SFO receives approval for DPA with G4S Care & Justice Services (UK) Ltd
seen at 16:36, 22 July in Serious Fraud Office (Our copy).

The Serious Fraud Office has today received final approval to enter into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with G4S Care and Justice Services (UK) Ltd (G4S C&J) relating to a scheme to defraud the Ministry...

Gender-focused Data Specialist to support the Parliament of Sierra Leone
seen at 16:34, 22 July in Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) (Our copy).

WFD will be delivering a five-month project to support Members of the Parliament of Sierra Leone to be better able to hold the government of Sierra Leone to account on its COVID-19 response, particularly the ...

[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 158 Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys alterations to comply with 2019 IGR
seen at 16:33, 22 July in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of CIPA alterations to comply with the 2019 IGR.

The post [Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 158 Chartered Institute of Patent ...

Security Industry Authority (SIA) Annual Report and Accounts 2019 – 2020 (Victoria Atkins)
seen at 14:46, 22 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2019-20 Annual Report and Accounts for the Security Industry Authority (HC 647) is being laid before the House today and published on www.gov.uk. Copies will be available in the Vote Office.

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Quarterly Hospital Activity data for Q1 2020/21
seen at 14:46, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
Quarterly Hospital Activity data for Q1 2020/21
Home Secretary announces details of the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa
seen at 14:41, 22 July in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Home Secretary announces details of the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa
UK and US militaries launch £800k International Space Pitch Day
seen at 14:39, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and US militaries launch £800k International Space Pitch Day
SFO Annual Report and Accounts 2019-2020
seen at 14:38, 22 July in Serious Fraud Office (Our copy).

SFO Annual Report and Accounts 2019-2020, laid before Parliament on 21 July 2020.

The post SFO Annual Report and Accounts 2019-2020 appeared first on Serious Fraud Office.

Doing development democratically 
seen at 14:36, 22 July in Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) (Our copy).

By Graeme Ramshaw, WFD’s Director of Research and Evaluation 

“Choose well. Your choice is brief, and yet endless.” 

In a few short months, we will witness the debut of the newly merged Foreign Commonwealth...

[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 156 Bar Standards Board Handbook alterations to comply with 2019 IGR
seen at 14:35, 22 July in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the Bar Standards Board’s Handbook to comply with the 2019 IGR.

The post [Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction...

Speeding up Local Land Charges delivery
seen at 14:32, 22 July in HM Land Registry (Our copy).

Two years ago we launched the Local Land Charges (LLC) Register, to transform the fragmented local authority services into a single national register. Our goal is a simple one – transform and digitise...

Midstream Lighting win Queen's Award in International Trade
seen at 14:30, 22 July in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).

Midstream Lighting is a fast-growing technology company. We design, develop and manufacture proprietary high-power floodlighting systems based on LED technology. And we now generate our income primarily from ...

National Crime Agency Pay Award (Priti Patel)
seen at 11:44, 22 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The National Crime Agency (NCA) Remuneration Review Body has recently made recommendations on pay and allowances for NCA officers designated with operational powers. I would like to thank the Chair and members...

UKEF: spend over £25,000, June 2020
seen at 11:43, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
UKEF: spend over £25,000, June 2020
Priti Patel to give public greater say over policing through PCC review
seen at 11:39, 22 July in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Priti Patel to give public greater say over policing through PCC review
Seeking new delegates for our User Advisory Group
seen at 11:36, 22 July in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Would you like to represent the views of archive users and help to improve The National Archives’ services? If you are a regular archive user then we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking new...

UK statement to the WTO Trade Negotiations Committee
seen at 11:35, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
UK statement to the WTO Trade Negotiations Committee
Police Pay (Priti Patel)
seen at 10:45, 22 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The sixth annual report of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) was published today. The Body made recommendations on pay and allowances for police officers up to and including the chief officer ranks in...

CFM21505 - Accounting for corporate finance: International Financial Reporting Standards: overview
seen at 10:45, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
CFM21505 - Accounting for corporate finance: International Financial Reporting Standards: overview
UK Government launches consultation on 2025 Border Strategy
seen at 10:40, 22 July in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
UK Government launches consultation on 2025 Border Strategy
Introducing SIx - Sellafield Ltd's new social impact programme
seen at 10:38, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Introducing SIx - Sellafield Ltd's new social impact programme
Applied AI 1.0: What Happened Next?
seen at 10:37, 22 July in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Almost exactly a year ago today, we announced that we were launching our very first artificial intelligence growth programme. After months of searching, and a tough round of judging, we announced our very first...

Press release: Introducing SIx - Sellafield Ltd's new social impact programme
seen at 10:36, 22 July in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: Introducing SIx - Sellafield Ltd's new social impact programme
28 July 2020: Launch of the Westminster Environmental Democracy Initiative
seen at 10:35, 22 July in Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) (Our copy).

Overwhelming evidence shows that human activity has a dangerous impact on the climate and our ecosystems. Yet, most political systems have failed to address climate and other environmental crises. Strong environmental...

Wellbeing boosted by visiting beaches and coasts, study finds
seen at 10:33, 22 July in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There is widespread, positive coverage of a new Defra study, published on Friday 17 July, which suggests that exposure to coastal environments can play a significant role in boosting human health...

A day in the life of two Year 6 teachers – in school and at home
seen at 10:31, 22 July in Teaching (Our copy).

Sam and Olivia are both Year 6 teachers at Chesswood Junior School in Worthing, Sussex. While Sam has been back in school with her class since half term, Olivia has continued working from home as she has to take...

Contingency Fund Advance – Office for Environmental Protection (George Eustice)
seen at 09:47, 22 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Defra has sought a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund of £215,000.

The requirement has arisen because there is an urgent requirement to proceed with setting up the Office for Environmental...

Mrs I Jacko v Financial Conduct Authority: 3201378/2019
seen at 09:46, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
Mrs I Jacko v Financial Conduct Authority: 3201378/2019
Mrs L Sylvester v Meaby & Co Solicitors LLP: 3202111/2019
seen at 09:46, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
Mrs L Sylvester v Meaby & Co Solicitors LLP: 3202111/2019
Ever Smart report published
seen at 09:40, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Ever Smart report published
£3 million awarded to help tackle air pollution
seen at 09:39, 22 July in RSS Announcements (Our copy).

UK Research and Innovation has awarded £3 million to support six research networks that will investigate solutions to air pollution.

Outcome: UK Clean Air Networks
seen at 09:38, 22 July in Funding news and calls (Our copy).

UK Research and Innovation has awarded £3 million to support six research networks that will investigate solutions to air pollution.

30 July 2020: Placing democratic values at the heart of the UK’s international strategy
seen at 09:36, 22 July in Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) (Our copy).
Alex Thier in conversation with Sue Inglish

On 30 July, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) will host an online interview featuring questions from the public with Alex Thier, former director of the Overseas...

Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for victims of sexual violence and abuse, Funding Allocations
seen at 09:35, 22 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for victims of sexual violence and abuse, Funding Allocations
Explainer: Immunity certificates
seen at 09:34, 22 July in Responsible Technology Adoption Unit Blog (Our copy).

Set up by the government in 2018, the CDEI has a unique remit: to help the UK navigate the ethical challenges presented by AI and data-driven technology. We are an independent expert committee, formed of a secretariat...

Response to Liberal Democrat FOI on the Environment Agency’s incident hotline
seen at 09:32, 22 July in Defra in the media (Our copy).

Today there was coverage in The Guardian of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request which suggests the majority of complaints to the Environment Agency’s incident hotline do not result in any sanction...

Contingencies Fund Advance (Nadhim Zahawi)
seen at 02:43, 22 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I hereby give notice of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s intention to seek an advance from the Contingencies Fund of £5,070,000,000 to provide funding for the Nuclear Liabilities...

Major Birmingham University station upgrade will boost economy and improve journeys for passengers
seen at 02:42, 22 July in Search (Our copy).
Major Birmingham University station upgrade will boost economy and improve journeys for passengers
PM commits £350 million to fuel green recovery
seen at 02:36, 22 July in News and communications (Our copy).
PM commits £350 million to fuel green recovery
An overview of the CDEI's AI Barometer
seen at 02:33, 22 July in Responsible Technology Adoption Unit Blog (Our copy).

Set up by the government in 2018, the CDEI has a unique remit: to help the UK navigate the ethical challenges presented by AI and data-driven technology. We are an independent expert committee, formed of a secretariat...