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12 March 2013

National Park's Pennine Way upgrades keep walkers' feet dry in the Cheviots
seen at 20:30, 12 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
Walkers on the Pennine Way through the Northumberland Cheviot Hills will be able to keep their feet dry this summer thanks to a major work programme to be undertaken by National Park rangers in March.
Seeking people who are fervent about footpaths in Northumberland
seen at 20:30, 12 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
Northumberland National Park and County Joint Local Access Forum (JLAF), the independent statutory body that provides advice to Northumberland National Park Authority, Northumberland County Council and Natural England...
Make-Over in Dolgellau
seen at 20:30, 12 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
Walkers in the Capel Curig area will be pleased to see that the path above Bryn Tyrch Uchaf is now easier to walk and to enjoy.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - Premiere planned for National Park film
seen at 20:30, 12 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
An award-winning film centred on the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is due to begin a countrywide tour later this month.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - National Park's new group for young volunteers
seen at 20:30, 12 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
Young people are being given the chance to learn new skills in the fantastic setting of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Guidance: Buying property off-plan in Spain
seen at 18:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Make sure you have a bank guarantee (aval bancario) to cover your stage payments. Do not make any payments without a guarantee. Developers of off-plan properties are legally obliged under law 57/1968 to secure...

Guidance: Legal aid in Spain
seen at 18:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

If you have a problem with your property in Spain, you may wish to seek help or lodge a complaint with one of the following organisations. Please note that we offer separate guidance for victims of property fraud...

Guidance: Equity release advice in Spain
seen at 18:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

If you are considering an equity release scheme, such as a reverse mortgage or lifetime loan, it is advisable to check that the company offering the mortgage is registered with the financial regulator for the...

Guidance: Letting a property in Spain
seen at 18:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

If you are planning on making a return by renting your property, it is best to seek independent legal advice and check with your local town hall (Ayuntamiento) what the local licensing laws are before you buy...

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £500: January 2013
seen at 18:31, 12 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...

Libraries Development Initiative project wins industry award
seen at 18:31, 12 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Libraries Development Initiative project wins industry award
Lake District National Park - Ready, steady, go for 500 events
seen at 18:31, 12 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
With 100,000 Lake District events guides poised to showcase an action-packed season the call has gone out to get stuck-in.
Worcestershire man prosecuted for illegal gas work
seen at 18:30, 12 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Worcestershire man has been prosecuted for carrying out illegal and dangerous gas work which put lives at risk at a home in Worcester.

Bedford glazing company fined over workers’ injuries
seen at 18:30, 12 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A double-glazing manufacturer based in Bedford has been fined for safety failings after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when he and a colleague were hit by toppling sheets of glass.

Hampshire engineering firm fined for safety failings
seen at 18:30, 12 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Southampton engineering firm has been fined after an employee seriously injured his foot on a poorly-guarded aluminium casting machine.

Training call to South and East Yorkshire building workers
seen at 18:30, 12 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Young workers in the construction industries are being targeted with a series of potentially life-saving courses in South and East Yorkshire to alert them to the dangers of exposure to asbestos.

Mansion Tax
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PM expecting the all Minister to vote against mansion tax tomorrow the PMS said that the PM expects all Government Ministers to support the Government. Asked if the PM had spoken to the DPM on the ...
Falkland Islands
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PM had a message for Argentina on the Falkland Islands referendum the PMS said the PM's view remains clear, it is right that a referendum is held so that the islanders have their say in the matter. ...
Enda Kelly meeting
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was going to be discussion during a meeting with Enda Kenny the PMS said economic corporation between the two nations and European reform. original source.
Scottish Independence
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PM would be willing to take part in a TV debate with Alex Salmond on Scottish independence the PMS said that Alistair Darling is heading the campaign for Scotland to remain as part of the union and...
Leveson
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PM's view on a resolution to Leveson remain the same the PMS said that cross party talks continued and the PM's view remains the same to the statement he made in the House when responding to the Leveson...
Budget
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PM still thinks it is sensible to ring fence some budgets the PMS said that the PM's view is the one set out in the Autumn statement and that it remains unchanged. Asked if the Government should change...
Press briefing – morning 11 March
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Monday 11 March 2013 ...
Scottish Independence
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the PM's view was on the SNP stating that Scotland were better positioned than Westminster to spend the North Sea oil revenue the PMS said that Scotland remaining as part of the union made both nations...
Budget
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PM intends to protect those areas currently protected in the budget and not just health the PMS said that the PM still stands by the Autumn statement and the position on budgets remain the same. Asked...
Press briefing – afternoon 11 March
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Tuesday 12 March 2013 ...
Prime Minister: Apprenticeships are central to rebuilding the economy
seen at 16:31, 12 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 ...

Closed consultation: Directors' Pay: Revised Remuneration Reporting Regulations
seen at 16:31, 12 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 ...

Transparency data: Government procurement card spend over £500: January 2013
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

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...

Guidance: European Union citizens’ rights
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

The European Commission Directorate General for Health and Consumers has a goal to make Europe a healthier, safer place, where consumers can be confident that their interests are protected.

Guidance: DSF: Small and Medium Enterprise Sub Forum: meeting minutes
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Minutes of the DSF: Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Sub Forum, chaired by the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology (Min (DEST)) Phillip Dunne. The sub forum compliments the Defence Suppliers...

Research and analysis: Regional Growth Fund Case Studies Number 5: Plymouth University and the Western Morning News Growth Fund (PWGF)
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Plymouth University and the Western Morning News received £1 million from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) in August 2011 for a programme driving local growth through grants to small and medium-sized ...

Guidance: FAQ on the Armed Forces Independence Payment
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding the new Armed Forces Independence Payment due to be introduced from Monday 8th April 2013.

Related information Armed Forces Independence Payment
FOI release: Average Age of Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Civil Servants
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

States the average age of civil servants working for the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) and the total number of people within the department on 31 December 2012.

This information...

Guidance: Bank guarantees
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).
do not make any payments to the developer without a bank guarantee ensure that the sales contract you sign with the developer states their obligation to return all advanced amounts plus interest to the purchaser...
Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest update published.

Table last updated on 12 March 2013.

Weekly fuel prices

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 222KB

This ...
Guidance: Defence Suppliers Forum: meeting minutes
seen at 16:31, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed the DSF Small and Medium Enterprise sub forum minutes these are now published on a separate page

Minutes of the Defence Suppliers Forum, chaired by Secretary of State for Defence...

The fastest movie camera in the world could study the dynamics of atomic nuclei
seen at 16:30, 12 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
A technique to create the shortest X-ray pulses ever made is proposed in Physical Review Letters.
Easter and Spring Fun for all the Family
seen at 16:30, 12 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
A host of fun events for families, walkers and nature lovers are planned at Easter and spring in the North York Moors National Park.
Home Office proposals to improve documentation at the border
seen at 16:30, 12 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
A consultation to reduce the number of passengers arriving in the UK without proper travel documentation launches
Prime Minister: Apprenticeships are central to rebuilding the economy
seen at 14:31, 12 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...

Research and analysis: Regional Growth Fund Case Studies Number 4: Bridon International Ltd
seen at 14:30, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Bridon International was awarded £2.2 million from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) towards constructing a £30 million state-of-the-art facility at Neptune Quay in Newcastle which will produce...

Guidance: Geographical names and information
seen at 14:30, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update of both documents.

This is the current Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) list of approved British English-language names and descriptive terms for countries and territories of the ...

Day 2: Jordan
seen at 14:30, 12 March in (Our copy).
Day 2: Jordan
Day 1: Jordan
seen at 14:30, 12 March in (Our copy).
Day 1: Jordan
Contractor sought for £7.5m Innovation Centre
seen at 14:30, 12 March in West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (Our copy).

Tenders are currently being prepared for the University of Northampton for a £7.5m Innovation Centre in the Northampton Waterside Enterprise Zone.

Standing six storeys high, the...

Cultural Gifts Scheme to add stunning objects to our public collections
seen at 14:30, 12 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Cultural Gifts Scheme to add stunning objects to our public collections
Case 142 – Large department store says customers cannot wear back packs in the store because of health and safety rules
seen at 14:30, 12 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A husband and wife went into a very well known department store in London, and the wife was told she had to carry her back pack as it could be a danger to other shoppers, could be stolen from and was a requirement...

Case 143 – A sports centre with a swimming pool is insisting on plastic outer shoes being worn before customers enter the changing rooms
seen at 14:30, 12 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A sports centre provide and insist that patrons visiting that wish to swim or take children to lessons, place plastic shoe covers over outside footwear before entering the changing room area.

Case 144 – A Chinese restaurant refuses to give customers finger bowls because of health and safety
seen at 14:30, 12 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Chinese restaurant refused to provide a customer with a finger bowl giving health and safety as the reason.

Case 145 – A hotel has stopped delivering room service meals to residents in the attached apartment block on the grounds of health and safety
seen at 14:30, 12 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A resident in an apartment block attached to a hotel used to be able to order room service meals to his apartment. The hotel has said that it was no longer possible to offer this service because their external...

Coventry vigilante vows to continue hunt of paedophiles
seen at 14:30, 12 March in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
HMIC: Savile left to abuse by serious failings
seen at 14:30, 12 March in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
Z -v- Home Secretary
seen at 14:30, 12 March in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
High Court (Queen's Bench Division) Administrative Court judgment
Christou and Ward -v- London Borough of Haringey
seen at 14:30, 12 March in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) judgment
FOI release: Royal Military Police investigation reports into the death of Rudolf Hess, Allied Prisoner No 7 in Spandau Prison, Berlin, 1987
seen at 11:33, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Three reports by the Royal Military Police Special Investigation Branch into the circumstances of the death in custody of Allied Prisoner No 7, Rudolf Walther Richard Hess on 17 August 1987 in Spandau Prison, ...

Guidance: Route of the MOD Form 680 diagram
seen at 11:33, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated diagram

This document shows the MOD Form 680 application process

Related information

Ministry of Defence (MOD) F680 applications

Fee caps and inflationary increases for 2014-15 (HEIs and FECs)
seen at 11:32, 12 March in OFFA (Our copy).

The Government has today announced the student finance package for the 2014-15 academic year for students in England. For full details see the written ministerial statement, or the most recent Student...

Case 141 – Country Club insists on coats being put in the cloakroom because of health and safety
seen at 11:32, 12 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Whilst attending a music event at a Country Club, customers told they could not take coats into the venue, but had to put them in the cloakroom and pay cloakroom charges. They were told that this was due to &#...

New DC executive director joins regulator
seen at 11:32, 12 March in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator today confirmed the appointment of Andrew Warwick-Thompson as executive director for defined contribution (DC), governance and administration with effect from April 2013.
2013 electronic annual returns (eAR)
seen at 11:30, 12 March in Audit Commission (Our copy).
Electronic annual return forms for the year ended 31 March 2013 are now available. The forms are for use by local councils (parish and town councils and parish meetings) and internal drainage boards in England. ...
Scuba-Diving, Egypt
seen at 11:30, 12 March in Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College (Our copy).

On Monday 11th February 51 students and 4 members of staff travelled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt for the annual Welbeck College dive expedition. With...

Consultation outcome: Nationally significant infrastructure planning: expanding and improving the ‘one stop shop’ approach for consents
seen at 10:30, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added.

On 6 September 2012, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister set out a major package of reforms to housing and planning to help create conditions for economic...

History of station site to be revealed
seen at 10:30, 12 March in West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (Our copy).

Highly anticipated archaeological works are set to start at Northampton Railway Station. On Monday 25 March, a team of experts from Northamptonshire Archaeology will commence detailed investigations...

Case 140 – Risk Assessment needs to be completed for every task
seen at 10:30, 12 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The enquirer has been told that he needs to carry out a risk assessment for every single task that anyone performs within the company.

New House Building in Wales - October-December 2012
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release presents data on houses built by all tenures.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 01/03/2013
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
Introducing the new RPIJ measure of Consumer Price Inflation - 1997 to 2012
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This article describes the new RPIJ measure of Consumer Price Inflation. RPIJ is a Retail Prices Index (RPI) based measure that will use a geometric (Jevons) formula in place of one type of arithmetic formula (Carli...
Introducing the new CPIH measure of Consumer Price Inflation - 2005 to 2012
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This article describes CPIH - the new, additional measure of Consumer Price Inflation including owner occupiers' housing costs (OOH). The rental equivalence approach is used to measure OOH. The accompanying Excel...
Financial Statistics - March 2013
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
M4 private sector holdings of public sector debt Sterling Treasury bills and British government securities and Tax Instruments
CPI and RPI Basket of Goods and Services - 2013
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The 'shopping basket' of items making up the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) and Retail Prices Index (RPI) are reviewed every year. Some items are taken out of the basket, some are brought in, to reflect changes in ...
Index of Production - January 2013
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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...
UK Trade - January 2013
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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.
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with Countries outside the European Union - January 2013
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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...
Weekly Fuel Prices - 11 March 2013
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Higher Education Student Support (2014-15) (David Willetts, Minister of State (Universities and Science), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today confirming the student support package for higher education (HE) students undertaking a course of study in the academic year beginning September 2014.

Tuition charges and loans

For all ...

Daw Mill Colliery Closure (John Hayes, Minister of State (Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On Thursday last week, 7 March 2013, UK Coal Operations Ltd announced the closure of one of their deep mines at Daw Mill in Warwickshire following a serious fire which broke out on 22 February 2013 and continues...

European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (David Lidington, Minister of State (Europe and NATO), Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today arranged for copies of the UK’s fourth periodical report on the implementation of the European charter for regional or minority languages, to be placed in the Library of the House.

The...

State Pension Reform (Steve Webb, Minister of State (Pensions), Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

To assist the Work and Pensions Select Committee with its pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Pensions Bill, I shall later today publish some additional research carried out by the Department for Work and Pensions...

Higher Education: Funding (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Universities and Science (David Willets) has today made the following Statement.

I am today confirming the student support package for higher education...

Correspondence: Bus funding review in Wales newsletter 2
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Funding to support community transport and bus services provided by local authorities in Wales will be delivered through a regional transport services grant from the 1 April 2013. This second newsletter gives...

FOI release: Freedom of Information response about staff absences
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

This Freedom of Information response concerns staff absences exceeding 4 weeks within Department for Transport.

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest update published.

Table last updated on 12 March 2013.

Weekly fuel prices

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 222KB

This ...
South Lakeland farm owner sentenced over tractor death
seen at 09:30, 12 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The co-owner of a South Lakeland farm has been sentenced after an employee was found dead under the wheel of a tractor.

UK Trade, January 2013
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
UK Trade 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 to inform...
Index of Production, January 2013
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Constant price seasonally adjusted indices and growth rates for Production and component industries for January 2013
eBooks added to the ONS inflation basket
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
A news release looking at the items added to and removed from the basket of goods and services, used to calculate inflation.
Scotland makes good progress in implementing its climate change strategy – 12 March 2013
seen at 09:30, 12 March in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Scotland has continued to make progress reducing emissions, according to the Committee on Climate Change (CCC). The CCC today published its second progress report to Scottish Ministers, as requested under the...

New House Building in Wales - October-December 2012
seen at 02:32, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release presents data on houses built by all tenures.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 01/03/2013
seen at 02:32, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
Introducing the new RPIJ measure of Consumer Price Inflation - 1997 to 2012
seen at 02:32, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This article describes the new RPIJ measure of Consumer Price Inflation. RPIJ is a Retail Prices Index (RPI) based measure that will use a geometric (Jevons) formula in place of one type of arithmetic formula (Carli...
Introducing the new CPIH measure of Consumer Price Inflation - 2005 to 2012
seen at 02:32, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This article describes CPIH - the new, additional measure of Consumer Price Inflation including owner occupiers' housing costs (OOH). The rental equivalence approach is used to measure OOH. The accompanying Excel...
Financial Statistics - March 2013
seen at 02:32, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
M4 private sector holdings of public sector debt Sterling Treasury bills and British government securities and Tax Instruments
CPI and RPI Basket of Goods and Services - 2013
seen at 02:32, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The 'shopping basket' of items making up the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) and Retail Prices Index (RPI) are reviewed every year. Some items are taken out of the basket, some are brought in, to reflect changes in ...
Index of Production - January 2013
seen at 02:32, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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...
UK Trade - January 2013
seen at 02:32, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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.
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with Countries outside the European Union - January 2013
seen at 02:32, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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...
Weekly Fuel Prices - 11 March 2013
seen at 02:32, 12 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel