Thank you for the emails we have been receiving from your website about the use of biomass for power generation and the support provided by the Renewables Obligation (RO).
Firstly I would like to thank...
Thank you for your email petition dated 21 September about the protection of the Yasuni National Park in Ecuador. I apologise for the delay in replying.
We are aware of proposals relating to the Yasuni...
Updated: Updated chapter 6 and 7 spreadsheets due to an error in the calculation of carbon dioxide emissions for properties with communal heating.
This report, formally known as the housing stock report...
Updated: Updated web tables due an error in the calculation of carbon dioxide emissions for properties with communal heating.
This volume presents the English housing survey homes web tables which are published...
Visit to Tower Hamlets
17 illegal immigrants arrested in dawn raids
Throughout 2013, The National Archives will host a series of free monthly talks to broaden awareness of historical records and their uses for writers.
For the first time, The Reshaping of British Railways by Dr Richard Beeching is available in its entirety, complete with the original tables and maps of routes deemed fit for closure.
The latest release of Discovery, our new catalogue, has gone live today.
This guidance is aimed at Green Deal Providers, Green Deal Assessors, Green Deal Installers, Green Deal Certification Bodies, and other people directly affected by a sanction imposed by the DECC Secretary of ...
This is the current Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) list of approved British English-language names and descriptive terms for countries and territories of the world and their citizens.
JSP 999 has replaced JDP 4-03.1: clinical guidelines for operations.
Updated: Government response documents added.
The Government legislated in the Energy Act 2008 to ensure that operators of new nuclear power stations will have secure financing arrangements in place...
Arts and cultural sector wins big at the North East Tourism Awards
This week we look back as Amy Williams slides to historic victory in Vancouver
Love your National Park this Valentine's Day: that's the call from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.
A search is on for walkers' favourite highlights along the Cleveland Way and Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trails.
Paper craft inspired by photographs of archaeological digs will form the backbone of artist Kimberli Werner's first solo exhibition
People who enjoy following in the footsteps of Coleridge should find it easier to follow the way now that new wooden fingerpost signs have been erected along the route which stretches from the Quantocks to Porlock...
The operators of Legoland have been prosecuted for safety breaches after a worker fell from a walkway on a roller-coaster ride, breaking his shoulder and several ribs.
A glass-making company in Leeds has been prosecuted for neglecting the safety of its workers after an employee was injured using an industrial high-pressure jet washer to clean a production line.
Updated: Updated table to includes figures up until 03 February 2013.
The statistics presented in the table below, show the number of sub 50kW solar photovoltaic installations and capacity installed at...
This publication sets out the government’s response to the Communities and Local Government Select Committee’s report, mutual and co-operative approaches to delivering local services, which was published...
The Department for Communities and Local Government published the English housing survey 2011 to 2012 headline report on Thursday 7 February 2013.
The report’s findings include:
the private rented...
Updated: The 'Analysis of ultimate ownership of UK enterprises' was added on 7 February 2013.
This page contains occasional statistical publications by Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (...
Updated: Added errata.
This report, formally known as the housing stock report, is the detailed report of findings relating to the housing stock from the English housing survey. It builds on results reported...
Updated: Updated firing times added
Dartmoor Training Area’s firing times are presented in three file formats so that the information is accessible to everyone. The TXT format is browseable on mobile devices...
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) has announced its high-level funding decisions for higher education in England, following the annual grant letter from the Department for Business, Innovation...
Chief Executive Andy Parkinson responds to the Australian Crime Commission report.
Mission 2014 set to put Britain on the winter sport map
17 illegal immigrants arrested in dawn raids.
A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part of the Government’s commitment...
Updated: Updated version of publication, reflecting changes made following the consultation process on the draft local government finance settlement, and incorporating changes in the written ministerial statement...
Updated: Updated version of publication, reflecting changes made following the consultation process on the draft local government finance settlement, and incorporating changes in the written ministerial statement...
This publication presents statistics on personal injury accidents in the year ending September 2012 on public roads (including footways) in Great Britain, which became known to the police within 30 days.
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Scotland is this week celebrating its vital role in the Large Hadron Collider, which explores the science of the Big Bang. From the scientists and engineers who have worked on the creation of the LHC to the man ...
This updated leaflet gives guidance on using portable, hand-held, petrol-engine chainsaws at work. It is aimed at employers, the self-employed and those who control the use of work equipment. It includes basic...
UK Border Agency arrests 20 people across the UK in a major operation targeting a gang suspected of smuggling people into the UK
Crime Prevention Minister Jeremy Browne has urged the public to confront the 'barbaric practice'
In addition, it is a major component of two other key economic statistics – UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the UK Balance of Payments. This means that there is a threefold potential for UK Trade statistics ...
This quarterly release provides provisonal estimated for reported road casualties by road user type and severity.
Provides a detailed breakdown of UK foreign direct investment flows, positions (stocks) and earnings (both inward and outward), by country, component and industry.
Presents data on birth registrations in England and Wales by characteristics of birth. This package contains statistics on month and quarter of occurrence, multiple births and place of birth.
The Crime Survey for England and Wales is a survey of households and resident adults in England and Wales which asks about experiences of crime in the 12 months prior to interview. These data tables, based on ...
Findings from additional analyses based on the 2011/12 Crime Survey for England and Wales and crimes recorded by the police covering different aspects of violent crime. This release was previously called 'Crime ...
Measures the volume of production at base year prices for the manufacturing, mining and quarrying and energy supply industries. These are seasonally adjusted figures on the index of output of the production industries...
Latest monthly statistics on trade in goods classified according to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) as well as monthly estimates for total trade in services.
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
National, regional and local authority level statistics detailing waste collected and disposed of by local authorities in England, in tonnes, method of collection and method of disposal.
This statistical release is an amalgamation of the statistical releases: Brewers, Distillers and Maltsters Usage and Stocks, Cereals Usage by Oatmeal Millers in the UK and Wheat Milled and Flour Production.
Statistics on Animal Feed in Great Britain.
This release combines the UK egg packing station survey, the UK egg processor survey, the egg laying element of the UK hatcheries survey, together with other DEFRA statistics, Intrastat trade data and EU data.
MOD civilian workforce by grade equivalence and budgetary area, and total civilian time series. Publication dates for this publication are subject to change, and may vary within two weeks before the date stated ...
The survey collects information about people's housing circumstances and the condition and energy efficiency of housing in England.
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State (Owen Paterson) has today made the following Statement.
I am pleased to announce a package of measures to tackle welfare and irresponsible dog ownership...
The Department of Energy and Climate Change requires a cash advance of £4,851,000 for financial year 2012-13 from the Contingencies Fund to support urgent preparatory work by National Grid Plc, to initiate...
I am pleased to announce a package of measures to tackle welfare and irresponsible dog ownership on which DEFRA consulted last year.
In that consultation from April to June, we put forward a number of possible...
The Government have decided not to opt in at this stage to the draft Council decisions concerning the signature and conclusion of the agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde on the...
This publication presents statistics on personal injury accidents in the year ending June 2012 on public roads (including footways) in Great Britain, which became known to the police within 30 days.
The...
This publication presents statistics on the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) for the obligation year 15 April 2012 to 14 April 2013 (Year 5).
It includes information on:
the amount of...
The Department for Communities and Local Government published the English housing survey 2011 to 2012 headline report on Thursday 7 February 2013.
The report’s findings include:
the private rented...
This is the eighth issue of the English housing survey bulletin. This bulletin presents key findings from the English housing survey 2011 to 2012: headline report.
A child is attending swimming lessons and at enrolment stage the parents were told they had to purchase a swimming hat. When asked why that was and they were told it was for health and safety reasons.
Whilst eating a meal in a restaurant, the enquirer requested a tooth pick but was informed that he could not have one due to ‘Health and Safety’. When he asked what the Health and Safety issue was...
Constant price seasonally adjusted indices and growth rates for Production and component industries for December 2012
Findings from additional analyses based on the 2011/12 Crime Survey for England and Wales and crimes recorded by the police covering different aspects of violent crime including: homicides, firearms offences and...
This publication provides estimates during the survey year 2011 on foreign direct investment flows, positions and earnings involving UK companies, broken down by continent, country, component and industry. The investment...
Presents data on birth registrations in England and Wales by characteristics of birth. This package contains statistics on month and quarter of occurrence, multiple births and place of birth.
This quarterly release provides provisonal estimated for reported road casualties by road user type and severity.
Provides a detailed breakdown of UK foreign direct investment flows, positions (stocks) and earnings (both inward and outward), by country, component and industry.
Presents data on birth registrations in England and Wales by characteristics of birth. This package contains statistics on month and quarter of occurrence, multiple births and place of birth.
The Crime Survey for England and Wales is a survey of households and resident adults in England and Wales which asks about experiences of crime in the 12 months prior to interview. These data tables, based on ...
Findings from additional analyses based on the 2011/12 Crime Survey for England and Wales and crimes recorded by the police covering different aspects of violent crime. This release was previously called 'Crime ...
Measures the volume of production at base year prices for the manufacturing, mining and quarrying and energy supply industries. These are seasonally adjusted figures on the index of output of the production industries...
Latest monthly statistics on trade in goods classified according to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) as well as monthly estimates for total trade in services.
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
National, regional and local authority level statistics detailing waste collected and disposed of by local authorities in England, in tonnes, method of collection and method of disposal.
This statistical release is an amalgamation of the statistical releases: Brewers, Distillers and Maltsters Usage and Stocks, Cereals Usage by Oatmeal Millers in the UK and Wheat Milled and Flour Production.
Statistics on Animal Feed in Great Britain.
This release combines the UK egg packing station survey, the UK egg processor survey, the egg laying element of the UK hatcheries survey, together with other DEFRA statistics, Intrastat trade data and EU data.
MOD civilian workforce by grade equivalence and budgetary area, and total civilian time series. Publication dates for this publication are subject to change, and may vary within two weeks before the date stated ...
The survey collects information about people's housing circumstances and the condition and energy efficiency of housing in England.
Auditors say most councils are coping with cuts, but stress is starting to show
The report finds that in 2011/12, councils largely delivered their planned savings and in many cases added to reserves. However, auditors reported that signs of financial stress were visible.
How best practice tariffs (BPT) impact locally in the NHS and how to improve implementation. We explore the reasons behind the variation in BPT achievement and identify good practice.
Call for greater clarity on councils’ reserves
The Audit Commission has published Striking a Balance which encourages English councils to focus more attention on the £12.9 billion set aside in their reserves.
Local public bodies improve financial reporting and accountability
Wellesbourne Parish Council: Report in the public interest
Carrington Parish Council: Report in the public interest
Gosfield Parish Council: 2011/12 Audit: Report in the Public Interest
I am delighted to confirm that the Department for Communities and Local Government has appointed four new Commissioners to the Audit Commission's Board: Councillor Adrian Collett; Nicola Scrivings; Andrea Sutcliffe...
On Friday 1st of June our group set off from Welbeck after an especially early start making our way to the Peak District to embark upon our Gold D ...
Nine students and the VPP sacrificed a precious summer holiday lie in to meet at the Great Central Railway at 0630hrs on Tuesday 3rd July to join a...
Following a short rest stop at Welbeck College, we returned from Exercise WELBECK TRAIL, and over 200 students deployed to the awaiting coaches des...
During our first three days of summer camp in Germany, the platoons were grouped into pairs and completed a daily rotation. On day two of the three...
Leaving the FOB, and having completed our declaration, the exercise entered into the tactical phase. We started the evening by occupying our harbou...
Welbeck’s Annual General Inspection (AGI) took place on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 30 June 2012. It marked the official passing out of the Uppe...
In late July 2012 I was fortunate to fill a last minute vacancy on 11 Signal Brigade's AT Exercise Liberty Dragon. It involved trekking through the...
When given the chance to spend a day and night with the Ghurkhas, Welbexians will jump at the opportunity, just as the lower sixth did on Welbeck C...
Congratulations to Pamela Relph (06 Entry) on winning the Gold Medal in the Legs, Trunks and Arms Mixed Coxed Fours at Dorney Lake. ...
On Sunday 16th September 2012, the students of Welbeck College departed at 0830 hrs for Alton Towers. This is the first and only whole college even...
At 07.00 on Friday 28th September, a group of 14 students left Welbeck to join 3 cadets from Norfolk ACF. We were going to the Peak District to com...
Over the course of two Monday evening session twenty students, a mix of both Upper sixth and Lower sixth had the opportunity to take part in a Leve...
We set off from college at 0800 hrs, and after undergoing a long but scenic coach journey we arrived in Edale. We walked to the visitors centre to ...
Sunday the 11th November began early at Welbeck College, as preparations were made for the annual remembrance parade. Students making the final to...
The day started with a bright and early departure from the college at 0615 hrs, followed by a quiet journey to the North Embankment near Whitehall ...
On Wednesday 22nd February, a group of seven students, including myself, were invited by the sculpture Kenny Hunter to model for a memorial piece,...
This year on the 14th November a group of Welbeck students went on a theatre trip to go see 'Wicked' at the Apollo Theatre in London. The day star...
After a morning of lessons, last minute checks and rifle issuing, Exercise Welbeck Start was soon to begin. This ...
Welbeck DSFC is pleased to announce the availability of the 2012 Winter Term Newsletter....
Having already packed our bags and seen our fellow students depart the previous day, we woke to the pleasure of an early Welbeck breakfast. We were...