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11 March 2013

Writer imports cannabis package disguised as cookie box
seen at 20:30, 11 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
BAFTA winner Austin Low is jailed for 12 months for attempting to import 1.1kg of cannabis through the post
Prime Minister: Apprenticeships are central to rebuilding the economy
seen at 18:32, 11 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week Prime Minister David Cameron met with young apprentices at Mercedes-Benz in Milton Keynes, where he set out a vision for it to become the new norm for young people...

Closed consultation: Directors' Pay: Revised Remuneration Reporting Regulations
seen at 18:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Second draft version of the proposed changes to regulations governing directors’ remuneration reporting published on 11 March 2013.

Call for further responses

We have issued a second draft of ...

Guidance: JSP 425: examination and testing of ionising radiation detection and monitoring equipment (RDME)
seen at 18:32, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version

This JSP details the minimum requirements for the examination and testing of radiation detection and monitoring equipment (RDME) and the minimum standards to be maintained by Ministry...

Exchanging ways to deliver greater efficiency
seen at 18:32, 11 March in HEFCE news (Our copy).
A new ‘Efficiency Exchange’ project will help higher education professionals discover and share innovative ways to deliver greater efficiency and transformation within their universities and colleges.
R -v- Vasiliki Pryce and Christopher Huhne
seen at 18:30, 11 March in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Sentencing remarks of Mr Justice Sweeney
Transparency data: Departmental spend over £500: November 2012
seen at 16:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part of the Government’s commitment to transparency in expenditure. Returns...

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £500: December 2012
seen at 16:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part of the Government’s commitment to transparency in expenditure. Returns...

Policy paper: Draft Statutory Instrument on Directors' Remuneration: the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) (Amendment) Regulations 2013
seen at 16:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Following the consultation on reforms to the directors’ remuneration reporting regulations, we have produced a second draft version of the proposed regulations to keep stakeholders and the public up to...

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £500: October 2012
seen at 16:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part of the Government’s commitment to transparency in expenditure. Returns...

Guidance: Defence Suppliers Forum: meeting minutes
seen at 16:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the minuts of 13th Feb 2013

Minutes of the Defence Suppliers Forum and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Forum.

Consultation outcome: Revising fees payable for applications under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989
seen at 16:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Government Response to the consultation has been published.

Following the publication of the Government Response, you can view the amendment to the The Electricity (Applications for Consent...

Guidance: Localising support for Council Tax: guidance note on administrative matters
seen at 16:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised guidance note.

The administrative elements will in future operate under existing Council Tax provisions in the Local Government Finance Act and related regulations.

This note...

FOI release: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills business appointment applications and the number declined since 2010
seen at 14:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Business appointment applications that have been made by Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) civil servants of all grades since 2010, and how many of them have been declined.

This information...

FOI release: Minutes of a meeting with West Cumbrian representatives: FOI request 13/0235
seen at 14:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Minutes (or notes) of the meeting held between the Secretary of State, Edward Davey, the Minister, Baroness Verma, and Jamie Reed MP, Sir Tony Cunningham MP, Cllr Elaine Woodburn, Cllr Alan Smith and a representative...

Guidance: Defence Infrastucture Organisation (DIO) Policy instructions 2012
seen at 14:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated summary text

List of extant DIO policy instructions issued in 2012. These are used to promulgate changes to MOD estate related strategic statements, practitioner guides and JSPs.

Guidance: Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Policy instructions 2011
seen at 14:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated summary text

List of extant DIO policy instructions published in 2011. These are used to promulgate changes to MOD estate related strategic statements, practitioner guides and JSPs.

Guidance: Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Policy instructions 2010
seen at 14:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated summary text

List of extant DIO policy instructions published in 2010. These are used to promulgate changes to MOD estate related strategic statements, practitioner guides and JSPs.

Guidance: Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Policy instructions 2013
seen at 14:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated summary text

List of extant DIO policy instructions published in 2013. These are used to promulgate changes to MOD estate related strategic statements, practitioner guides and JSPs.

One Day Plastics Health & Safety Seminar – Telford, 24 april 2013
seen at 14:30, 11 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

British Plastics Federation in partnership with Safety in Manufacturing Plastics (SIMPL), 1 day seminar 24 April, Telford. Delegates will be provided with an update on changes to insurance, the future of SIMPL...

Former sandwich shop owner jailed for abusing seven-year-old girl
seen at 14:30, 11 March in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
Lostprophets' Ian Watkins child sex case adjourned
seen at 14:30, 11 March in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
Writer jailed after plan to import cannabis disguised as box of cookies crumbles
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
BAFTA winner Austin Low is jailed for 12 months for attempting to import 1.1kg of cannabis through the post
'Mind the Gap' research study launched
seen at 14:30, 11 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
A new one-year research study led by The National Archives has been launched to investigate collaborative working practices between academic researchers and practitioners of heritage science.
Press briefing – afternoon 4 March 2013
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Monday 4 March 2013 ...
Section 75
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PM regretted confusion over the redrafting of Section 75 the PMS referred to what Norman Lamb had said in the House that the right thing to do was to make sure there was no doubt or concerns about ...
Military bases
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Questioned if the PM was comfortable that enough has been done with the disruption caused by bringing back soldiers from Germany the PMS said the PM fully shared the approach and views that the Defence Secretary...
Sir David Nicholson
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PM's position remained the same on David Nicholson the PMS said that the PM's had set out his view in a statement and his views remained the same. original source.
ECOFIN meeting
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PMS could talk around ECOFIN discussions the PMS said some progress had been made, that the process of discussion will continue over the coming weeks on how these rules were implemented and we would...
Brazilian visas
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Government's position was on visas for Brazilians the PMS said that Home Office were the lead department for migration matters. original source.
Economy speech
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the PM felt he had to make a speech on the economy now the PMS said that it was an opportunity for the PM to set out his case around Britain winning in the global race and the policies the Government ...
Press briefing – afternoon 5 March 2013
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Tuesday 5 March 2013 ...
NHS
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the PM thought about Andy Burnham's claims that the Health Secretary criticising coasting hospitals is running down the NHS the PMS said the point being made by the Health Secretary is that not bad is...
Press briefing – morning 8 March 2013
seen at 11:31, 11 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Friday 8 March 2013 ...
FOI release: Special paid leave days granted to Department for Business, Innovation & Skills civil servants: 2010 to 2012
seen at 11:30, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

This information has been released by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Prime Minister: Apprenticeships are central to rebuilding the economy
seen at 10:33, 11 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week Prime Minister David Cameron will today meet young apprentices at a training academy in Buckinghamshire, where he will set out a vision for it to become the new...

CCC sets out position on Emissions Performance Standard for new gas-fired generation – 27 February 2013
seen at 10:30, 11 March in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The CCC responded to a request from Caroline Flint setting out the Committee’s position on an Emissions Performance Standard for new gas-fired generation. The letter outlines how an Emission Performance Standard...

CCC urges government to consider date for carbon intensity target – 27 February 2013
seen at 10:30, 11 March in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The CCC urges governement to seriously consider a further amendment to set the carbon intensity target in 2014. This would address widely-raised investor concerns and provide more confidence that there will be...

Corporate report: Government Car and Despatch Agency final report and accounts
seen at 09:31, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

The final report and accounts for the Government Car and Despatch Agency covers results for the period ended 30 September 2012.

GCDA is now the Government Car Service. As a result of these changes...

Statistics - national statistics: BIS Quarterly Construction Price and Cost Indices: Quarter 4 2012
seen at 09:31, 11 March in Search (Our copy).
Headline results the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Output Price Index for New Construction (2010): All New Construction (COPI) for 4th Quarter 2012 rose 0.4% on the previous quarter and ...
Transparency data: Monthly spend over £500 in the Department for Transport and over £25,000 in its arms' length bodies
seen at 09:31, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: January 2013 data added.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published monthly consolidated files of invoice payments, grant payments and other payment transactions in accordance with the Prime...

Transparency data: Department for Transport workforce management information
seen at 09:31, 11 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: January 2013 data added.

Monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs in Civil Service departments, their agencies and their executive non-departmental bodies.

Workforce...

H&S Toolbox – Working at height: practical measures to reduce the risk
seen at 09:30, 11 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries – the health and safety toolbox shows how employers can take simple, practical measures to reduce the risk to workers...