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29 May 2013

Guidance: Driving Standards Agency privacy policy
seen at 20:30, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

DSA, as an executive agency of the Department for Transport, is a data controller as defined by the Data Protection Act 1998.

News story: Birmingham man jailed over heroin seizure
seen at 20:30, 29 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

A Birmingham man who attempted to import heroin worth almost £87,000 has been jailed for seven and a half years.

Shafaq Hussain, 32, of Island Road in Handsworth was arrested by Border Force...

Regional Gross Disposable Household Income (GDHI), 2010
seen at 20:30, 29 May in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Statistical Bulletin covering the release of Gross Disposable Household Income (GDHI) estimates for 2010. Data for NUTS1, NUTS2 and NUTS3 geographic levels are covered
Statistics: Criminal justice statistics quarterly update to September 2012
seen at 18:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of title to reflect date

Earlier editions: Criminal Justice Statistics in England and Wales

This report presents the key trends on the latest twelve months (to September 2012...

The Prince of Wales speaks at the Langenburg Forum on Regional Food Security
seen at 18:30, 29 May in (Our copy).
Langenburg speech
News - Day 1: The Prince in Armenia
seen at 18:30, 29 May in (Our copy).
Day 1: Armenia
News - Day 2: The Prince in Armenia
seen at 18:30, 29 May in (Our copy).
Day 2: Armenia
Funding for Subject specialist networks announced
seen at 18:30, 29 May in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Funding for Subject specialist networks announced
New code launched to improve targeting of health and safety inspections
seen at 18:30, 29 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A new code has been launched to improve the targeting of health and safety inspections – ensuring that local authority checks are more focused on serious risks and poor performers. The Health and Safety Executive...

Marquee company fined after welder severs finger
seen at 18:30, 29 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Derbyshire company that designs and manufactures marquees has been fined after a welder severed a finger on an unguarded drill.

Contractor prosecuted after road worker loses leg
seen at 18:30, 29 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Staffordshire contractor has been fined after an employee had to have his lower leg amputated after he slipped into an unguarded slurry mixer.

Research and analysis: Think Nordic & Baltic! Business opportunities on your doorstep
seen at 16:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Our network of Embassies across the region, including dedicated UK Trade & Investment teams, are here to help you win business in this prosperous region.

The region’s quest for innovation, excellence...

Correspondence: PHE Bulletin: 29 May 2013
seen at 16:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

PHE Bulletin provides public health news and information to local authorities, public health professionals and anyone interested in the work of Public Health England.

Highlights of this second issue...

Correspondence: PHE Bulletin: 30 April 2013
seen at 16:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Created PHE bulletin series to group these newsletters together.

PHE Bulletin provides public health news and information to local authorities, public health professionals and anyone interested...

Policy paper: DBS privacy policy
seen at 16:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

This privacy policy explains your rights as a customer of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) under the Data Protection Act 1998. It explains why we require your personal...

Guidance: DBS application forms: guide for applicants
seen at 16:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

Step by step guidance for applicants filling out the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.

Consultation outcome: Welfare of animals at the time of killing
seen at 16:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published summary of responses.

This consultation invited views on proposals to implement Council Regulation (EC) 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing, in England, with...

The Duchess of Cornwall attends a Service of Thanksgiving for the Royal Voluntary Service
seen at 16:31, 29 May in (Our copy).
Royal Voluntary Service 75th anniversary
East musical success goes from strength-to-strength
seen at 16:31, 29 May in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
East musical success goes from strength-to-strength
Elephant in the Room exhibition comes to firstsite
seen at 16:31, 29 May in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Elephant in the Room exhibition comes to firstsite
Grants for the arts sees continued success in the East
seen at 16:31, 29 May in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Grants for the arts sees continued success in the East
Great Festivals for Everyone in 2013!
seen at 16:31, 29 May in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Great Festivals for Everyone in 2013!
Britten Centenary Celebrations well underway in the East Region
seen at 16:31, 29 May in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Britten Centenary Celebrations well underway in the East Region
Case 175 – Luxury food retailer refuses to fill re-useable tea caddy
seen at 16:30, 29 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A luxury food retailer refuses to refill a tea caddy with fresh tea insisting that, for health and safety reasons, tea is supplied in a paper bag.

Case 176 – Teachers cannot apply sun cream to pupils
seen at 16:30, 29 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

School staff prevented from applying sun cream to young pupil on the grounds of health and safety.

Case 177 – Bicycles banned from postal delivery office
seen at 16:30, 29 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A postal enquiry office has banned customers from bringing bicycles inside the premises when they collect their mail/parcels

News story: Cigarettes seized at Leeds Bradford International Airport
seen at 16:30, 29 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Border Force officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly 30,000 cigarettes through Leeds Bradford International Airport, including thousands hidden inside specially adapted waistcoats.

The seizure...

Employment and Support Allowance statistics
seen at 16:30, 29 May in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from Andrew Dilnot to Sheila Gilmore MP regarding Employment and Support Allowance statistics
Form: Authorised person: change of contact details form
seen at 14:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Please use this form for amending personal details of a responsible or additional authorised person. Return the completed form to the General Register Office (GRO) and send a copy to your local register office...

Research and analysis: Digital forensics specialist group minutes - November 2012
seen at 14:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Issues under discussion at the meeting of 13 November 2012 were:

competence assessment framework digital and video appendices audio subgroup triage moblie phone data extraction cell site analysis...
Closed consultation: Development plans for the Lyneham site consultation
seen at 14:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DCTT Lyneham Planning Application Summary (non technical summary)

The Defence Technical Training Change Programme (DTTCP) represents the MOD’s plan for delivering cost effective technical...

Transparency data: Vietnam Development Partnership Agreement indicators progress update June 2012
seen at 14:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Vietnam Development Partnership Agreement indicators progress update June 2012

Guidance: Defence Business Services National Security Vetting: DV information leaflet
seen at 14:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New versions of documents

Information leaflets relating to the DV clearance process and also the post DV process survey form.

Transparency data: Treasury minutes: progress on implementing recommendations of Public Accounts Committee (January 2013)
seen at 14:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

The Treasury will, twice a year, request departments to report on their progress through special edition Treasury Minute.

Transparency data: Treasury minutes: progress on implementing recommendations of Public Accounts Committee (July 2012)
seen at 14:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

The Treasury will, twice a year, request departments to report on their progress through special edition Treasury Minute.

Transparency data: Treasury minutes: progress on implementing recommendations of public accounts committee (January 2012)
seen at 14:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

The Treasury will, twice a year, request departments to report on their progress through special edition Treasury Minute.

Statistics - national statistics: Early estimates for working age inactive benefit client groups
seen at 14:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monthly statistics for May 2013 added.

The latest official statistics on early estimates for the working age income support lone parent client group, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and ...

Guidance: Sennybridge firing notice
seen at 14:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times

Sennybridge’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 such as Blackberry...

UK universities contribute to economic growth
seen at 14:31, 29 May in HEFCE news (Our copy).
Universities in the UK contributed £3.4 billion to the economy in 2011-12 through services to business, including commercialisation of new knowledge, delivery of professional training and consultancy.
HEFCE awards six senior clinical lectureships
seen at 14:31, 29 May in HEFCE news (Our copy).
The final six awards from the Senior Clinical Lectureship scheme funded by HEFCE in partnership with local NHS trusts have been allocated. These awards are due to be taken up before 31 July this year.
New Chair sought for NERC
seen at 14:31, 29 May in NERC news (Our copy).
The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills is seeking a new Chair for NERC, to take on the role when the current Chair of Council, Mr Edmund Wallis, leaves the role at the end of 2013.
Forthcoming Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) meeting
seen at 14:31, 29 May in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
The next meeting of the Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) will take place in Lecture Theatre 3 on 3rd and 4th July 2013, Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ.
Day 2: The Duchess of Cornwall visits Paris
seen at 14:31, 29 May in (Our copy).
Day 2: Paris
Make the case for culture – refreshed advocacy toolkit available now
seen at 14:31, 29 May in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Make the case for culture – refreshed advocacy toolkit available now
Care home provider fined after dangerous gas work put lives of elderly residents at risk
seen at 14:30, 29 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Dumfries and Galloway care home provider has been fined for allowing unqualified handymen to illegally install two gas boilers at the premises in Sanquhar.

DWP announce new code to curb unnecessary council safety checks
seen at 14:30, 29 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Local authorities are being banned from unnecessary health and safety inspections under a new code coming into effect today (Wednesday 29 May 2013).

Correspondence: Regulation on the housing market in Wales
seen at 11:32, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Letter from Eric Pickles to assembly member Ann Jones of the National Assembly for Wales about the increasing burden of regulation on the housing market in Wales.

Consultation outcome: Information economy strategy: call for views and evidence
seen at 10:32, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary of responses document.

The government intends to publish an information economy strategy this spring. To help develop the strategy, we called for views and evidence from small and...

Policy paper: European Structural Investment Funds delivery in England in 2014 to 2020: note of feedback
seen at 10:32, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Captures the views of interested stakeholders invited to a series of regional events across England at the end of 2012 concerning the government’s preferred approach to delivering the Structural Investment Funds...

Statistics - national statistics: Table 1: Total gross public expenditure on development 2006/07 - 2010/11
seen at 10:32, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Table 1: Total gross public expenditure on development 2006/07 - 2010/11

Statistics - national statistics: Table 2: Non-DFID public expenditure on development 2006/07 - 2010/11
seen at 10:32, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Non-DFID public expenditure on development 2006/07 - 2010/11

Transparency data: Table 8: Net ODA from DAC donors to developing countries 2006-2010
seen at 10:32, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Net ODA from DAC donors to developing countries 2006-2010

Guidance: DBS list of offences that will never be filtered from a criminal record check
seen at 10:32, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the document.

DBS list of offences that will never be filtered from a criminal record check.

Statistics - national statistics: Trade union statistics 2012
seen at 10:32, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

The latest national statistics on trade union membership for the United Kingdom produced by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills were released on 29 May 2013 according to the arrangements approved...

Ten days left to sign up for Paralympic Potential
seen at 10:31, 29 May in UK Sport (Our copy).
Athletes who think they could be the next Jonnie Peacock or Sarah Storey have just over one week left to sign up
Appointment of Appeal Judges for Costs and Case Management Appeals
seen at 10:30, 29 May in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Judicial Office News Release
LSB issues its regulatory assessment of the Bar Standards Board
seen at 10:30, 29 May in LSB (Our copy).
(29 May 2013) LSB issues its regulatory assessment of the Bar Standards Board
Police Recorded Road Casualties in Wales - 2012
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release presents the number of casualties in Wales resulting from personal injury road accidents.
Local Authority Capital Forecast, Wales - 2013-14
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents data on Capital forecast expenditure and financing by Welsh authorities include data for police, fire and national park authorities.
Ambulance Services in Wales - April 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Schools in Wales: Examination Performance - 2012
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides a detailed analysis of Key Stage assessments and GCSE/A level results.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 17/05/2013
seen at 09:31, 29 May 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.
Labour Market Statistics Quarterly Supplement - January - March 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Labour Market Statistics for Northern Ireland (employment, unemployment).
Weekly Fuel Prices - 27 May 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Trade Union Membership - 2012
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides annual estimates of trade union membership from the Labour Force Survey for both employees and all workers.
Guidance: Filtering rules for criminal record check certificates
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Filtering rules for criminal record check certificates.

Statistics - national statistics: Table 3: DFID Expenditure on Development 2006/07-2010/11
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

DFID Expenditure on Development 2006/07-2010/11

Statistics - national statistics: Table 4: Total DFID and UK debt relief 2006/07-2010/11
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Total DFID and UK debt relief 2006/07-2010/11

Statistics - national statistics: Table 5: ECGD and CDC debt relief by country 2006/07-2010/11
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

ECGD and CDC debt relief by country 2006/07-2010/11

Statistics - national statistics: Table 6: UK ODA, OOF and private flows 2008-2010
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

UK ODA, OOF and private flows 2008-2010

Transparency data: Table 7: UK ODA, OOF and private flows to developing countries 1970-2010
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

UK ODA, OOF and private flows to developing countries 1970-2010

Statistics: Income Support Lone Parent Regime statistics
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monthly statistical update added: May 2013.

The latest statistics on the Income Support Lone Parent Regime produced by the Department for Work and Pensions were released on 15 May 2013.

Guidance: DBS filtering guidance
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the document

Guidance about DBS filtering on criminal record check certificates.

Guidance: European Union independent validators
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

We are currently accepting applications for pre-certification for European Union independent validator status. Applicants should provide evidence of meeting the criteria set out below:

formal training in...
Consultation outcome: Proposed closure of passenger services at Woodlands Road Metrolink station, Manchester
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addendum to consultation response document added.

The Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive wishes to close passenger services at Woodlands Road station on the Manchester Metrolink light...

Statistics: English Business Survey statistical release: March 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

The English Business Survey (EBS) statistics for March 2013 provide information on the current economic and business conditions across England.

The statistical release provides background information ...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 09:31, 29 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly fuel prices updated 29 May 2013.

Table last updated on 29 May 2013.

Weekly fuel prices

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 225KB

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Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 17/05/2013
seen at 02:33, 29 May 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.
Labour Market Statistics Quarterly Supplement - January - March 2013
seen at 02:33, 29 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Labour Market Statistics for Northern Ireland (employment, unemployment).
Weekly Fuel Prices - 27 May 2013
seen at 02:33, 29 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Trade Union Membership - 2012
seen at 02:33, 29 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides annual estimates of trade union membership from the Labour Force Survey for both employees and all workers.