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31 May 2013

Guidance: Range safety policy letters
seen at 18:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Range Safety Policy Letters (RSPL) are issued when there is a requirement to inform members of the ranges community of changes or clarification of range safety policy without waiting for the relevant parts of...

Statistics: May 2013 farming and food brief
seen at 18:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

This monthly paper produced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) brings together the latest key information relating to agriculture and the wider economy. In particular it highlights...

Research and analysis: Trial of the Pyx 2013: verdict of the jury
seen at 18:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The history of the Trial of the Pyx dates back to the 12th century, making it one of the longest established judicial procedures in the country. The purpose of the annual trial is to check that UK coins produced...

Guidance: Transfer of assets to NHS Property Services Limited
seen at 18:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Copy of signed deed of indemnity from Secretary of State to NHSPS added.

It is addressed to landlords, sponsors and/or funders of NHS property schemes where the NHS counter-party after 1 April...

Transparency data: Exceptions to cross-government moratoria spending
seen at 18:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Q4 2012/13 files.

To help tackle the budget deficit, the government introduced a new and ambitious approach to take out costs and waste in central government operations in order to protect...

Statistics - national statistics: GDP deflators at market prices, and money GDP: March 2013
seen at 18:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added detailed guide on the GDP deflator series and the concepts and methods underlying it.

A series for the GDP deflator in index form is produced by the Treasury from data provided by the Office...

Simon Morton blog: London 2012 has made the UK a more outward-facing nation in world sport
seen at 18:30, 31 May in UK Sport (Our copy).
A blog from UK Sport's Director of Major Events and International Relations, Simon Morton
Empowering Girls and Young Women Through Sport
seen at 18:30, 31 May in UK Sport (Our copy).
A highly influential group of global leaders & practitioners in sport for development will join forces
News story: Man jailed for trying to smuggle £160,000 of cocaine in patties
seen at 18:30, 31 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

A Wolverhampton man who attempted to smuggle £160,000 of cocaine hidden inside patties through Birmingham Airport has been jailed for six years.

Dane Hamilton, 33, of All Saints Road, was stopped...

Mark Bridger convicted for murder of April Jones
seen at 18:30, 31 May in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Ed Beltrami, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Wales, said: "We welcome today's verdict, which brings to a close a difficult and challenging prosecution.
'Most wanted' fugitive jailed for £11m tax fraud
seen at 18:30, 31 May in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Jonathan Nugent was identified by HM Revenue and Customs as a wanted tax fugitive who fled the country shortly before his trial in 2000 for what is commonly known as 'MTIC' or carousel fraud. Today, he has been ...
'Most wanted' fugitive jailed for £11m tax fraud
seen at 18:30, 31 May in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Jonathan Nugent was identified by HM Revenue and Customs as a wanted tax fugitive who fled the country shortly before his trial in 2000 for what is commonly known as 'MTIC' or carousel fraud. Today, he has been ...
'Most wanted' fugitive jailed for £11m tax fraud
seen at 18:30, 31 May in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Jonathan Nugent was identified by HM Revenue and Customs as a wanted tax fugitive who fled the country shortly before his trial in 2000 for what is commonly known as 'MTIC' or carousel fraud. Today, he has been ...
Statistical data set: RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 16:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The quarterly forecast shows the current estimated committed expenditure for the next 12 months based on the number of Renewable Heat Incentive applications and accreditations. It advises whether any tariffs ...

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 16:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times

Tregantle’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...

Promotional material: DBS News: May 2013
seen at 16:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the Welsh version of DBS News.

Read the May 2013 edition of DBS News.

This month’s edition includes:

Note on the Update Service Umbrella Body Directory Using the GOV.UK ...
Guidance: Contingency guide for South Korea
seen at 16:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The British Embassy in Seoul has prepared these guidance notes to familiarise you with:

how to make preparations during periods of increased tension in Korea what the Embassy can do to help in the event...
Transparency data: Workforce management information
seen at 16:30, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Payroll and non pay roll costs FY 2013/14: April 2013 files

Details of the workforce management data for Ministry of Defence. These figures are not official statistics. They are internal ...

FOI release: DBS FOI 1045: Criminal record information for teaching positions
seen at 16:30, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

I note your request for information was as follows:

Could you please provide me with information on the crimes flagged up on CRB checks on people in North Lincolnshire applying for teaching positions, ...

What we’ve seen, May 2013
seen at 16:30, 31 May in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
What we’ve seen, May 2013
Grants for the arts awards, May 2013
seen at 16:30, 31 May in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Grants for the arts awards, May 2013
Empowering Girls and Young Women Through Sport
seen at 16:30, 31 May in UK Sport (Our copy).
A highly influential group of global leaders and practitioners in sport for development will join forces during the 4th Commonwealth
Worker’s arm injuries lead to fine for demolition company
seen at 16:30, 31 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Birmingham demolition and excavation company has been fined after a worker suffered serious arm injuries when he became trapped in an unguarded crushing machine.

Guidance: DBS Line Manager’s Toolkit
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).
the LM Toolkit: provides details of key activities you will need to carry out in your role as a line manager the LM Planner: provides you with key events you need to be aware of during the year the Induction...
Transparency data: Exemption Data: January 2013 to March 2013
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The coalition government has put in place measures to constrain spending. Government departments have been asked to limit their expenditure in five areas. These are:

Consultancy ICT Recruitment of certain...
Guidance: DBS 60 second digest
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The ‘60 second digest’ is designed to provide a quick and comprehensive overview of recent and forthcoming changes to HR policy and DBS Civilian HR Services. These documents form part of the interim clerical...

Guidance: Health workforce information review
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 introduced new arrangements for commissioning healthcare services, including a new system through which education and training is planned, commissioned, funded and delivered...

Transparency data: Exceptions to the spending controls
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest document added

In May 2010 the Government introduced an approach to cut costs and waste in central government operations in order to help tackle the budget deficit and protect essential ...

Transparency data: DfT exceptions to the moratorium on discretionary spend
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: January to March 2013 data added.

Background

The government has introduced a strict moratorium in 5 key areas of discretionary spend:

consulting Information and communications technology...
Guidance: PHE centre addresses and phone numbers
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to postcode lookup tool for local Centres.

If you are not sure which PHE Centre serves you, use our postcode lookup to find the nearest Centre.

North of England North...
Correspondence: Decision letter on local inquiry into library provision in the Isle of Wight
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State has considered whether to intervene by directing an inquiry under the Museums and Libraries Act 1964 into the changes in the library provision on the Isle of Wight. The Secretary of State...

Correspondence: Decision letter on local inquiry into library provision in Bolton
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The Secretary of State has considered whether to intervene by directing an inquiry under the Museums and Libraries Act 1964 into the changes in the library provision in Bolton. The Secretary of State has decided...

Statistics: Prison population figures
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest spreadsheet added

Latest prison population figures for 2013.

Earlier editions

Prison population 2012

Prison population 2011

Population in custody...

Statistics - national statistics: Monthly early estimates of Income Support Lone Parent’s and Employment and Support Allowance and incapacity benefits client groups: technical note
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).
Background

National Statistics are produced quarterly and these include the numbers in the Employment and Support Allowance and incapacity benefits and Income Support Lone Parent’s working age client groups.

Guidance: Driver's Licence Certificate
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Date. Month. Year. 1. Name

Statistics - national statistics: Monthly early estimates for working age client groups: questions and answers
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Contents Coverage Timetable Technical
Guidance: Notification of UK driver's licences in South Korea
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Customers residing in the Republic of Korea wishing to exchange their UK driver’s licence for a Korean licence should note the following procedures.

News - Day 3: Armenia
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Day 3: Armenia
One week left to sign up for Paralympic Potential
seen at 14:30, 31 May in UK Sport (Our copy).
Athletes who think they could be the next Jonnie Peacock or Sarah Storey have just one week left to sign up
Construction firms fined £48,000 for worker injury at Winchester Station
seen at 14:30, 31 May in What's new (Our copy).
Construction firms fined £48,000 for worker injury at Winchester Station
The Effects of Taxes and Benefits on Household Income, 2010/11
seen at 14:30, 31 May in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Examines how taxes and benefits redistribute income between various groups of households in the UK. The release shows where different types of households are in the income distribution and looks at the changing ...
Corporate report: Antibiotic Resistance - A Threat to Global Health Security
seen at 11:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

On the fringes of the recent World Health Assembly in Geneva, the UK and Swedish delegations co-hosted an event on the growing problem of antibiotic resistance and the threat to global health security and the...

Transparency data: HMT exceptions to cross-government moratoria on spending: Quarter 4 2012-2013 (Expenditure approvals)
seen at 11:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The five cross-government moratoria are:

ICT spend above £1 million advertising & marketing consultancy property leases & lease extensions Civil Service recruitment
Transparency data: Senior DCLG employee salaries: March 2013
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Since 24 January 2012, the Department for Communities and Local Government has published salary details for consenting senior staff earning more than £58,200.

This is in line with the Local...

Transparency data: DCLG spending data: April 2013
seen at 11:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Available above are the spending report and the Government Procurement Card spending report for April 2013.

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending...

Transparency data: DCLG exceptions to spending controls: 1 January 2013 to 31 March 2013
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Approved spending for Department for Communities and Local Government for 1 January 2013 to 31 March 2013.

Statistics - national statistics: Weekly economic indicators
seen at 11:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Next weekly statistical publication

The focus of the Pocket databank is to be a quick and concise reference source for monthly and annual historical data.

A comprehensive list of recent...

Guidance: JSP 462: financial management policy manual
seen at 11:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to issue 9 published

Joint Service Publication (JSP) 462: financial management policy manual: policy, rules and guidance on the conduct of financial management in the MOD.

Please...

Form: Zoo inspection report
seen at 11:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated ZOO2 - Inspection Report

Zoo inspections are required to extend to all features of the zoo directly or indirectly relevant to the health, welfare and safety of the public and the animals...

Transparency data: Procurement and contracting transparency progress reports: Q4 - January to March 2013
seen at 11:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Tables reflecting departmental progress with respect to procurement and contracting transparency.

Statistical data set: Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture indicators
seen at 11:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Indicator 4 (pig sector) updated.

The indicator framework aims to assess progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions whilst research is undertaken to improve the UK agricultural GHG inventory...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 11:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated banana and cattle compensation prices.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source...

Transparency data: Exceptions to spending freeze
seen at 11:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest document added

In May 2010 the Government introduced an approach to cut costs and waste in central government operations in order to help tackle the budget deficit and protect essential ...

Transparency data: DH exceptions to spending moratoria: quarter 4 2012 to 2013
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

This publication shows the expenditure items approved by the Cabinet Office as exceptions to the expenditure controls for quarter 4 of the financial year 2012 to 2013 (January to March 2013).

Guidance: Local Pinch Point Fund approved schemes for Tranche 2
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

This document gives details of successful Tranche 2 schemes to be awarded funding from the Local Pinch Point Fund.

Local Pinch Point Fund approved schemes map (PDF, 2MB)
Consultation outcome: Reforming the Social Work Bursary
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include consultation response.

This consultation reviewed the social work bursary scheme in order to ensure it continues to attract sufficient high quality candidates to come forward...

Transparency data: Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: April 2013
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

These documents show spending by the Planning Inspectorate over £250 for April 2013.

Transparency data: Summary of junior posts in HMRC's organisation structure
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include data of junior staff in HMRC

See previous versions of this data at National Archives.

Transparency data: Senior posts in HMRC's organisation structure
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Updated: Updated to include data from 31 March 2013

See previous versions of this data at National Archives.

Transparency data: HMRC organisation charts and supporting datasets
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated organisation structure for 31 March 2013

See the interactive chart

See previous versions of this data at National Archives

Research and analysis: Small Business Survey 2012: mentoring
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

A presentation that complements the Small Business Survey 2012 (SBS) by providing a more detailed analysis of the use of mentoring by businesses.

It presents the findings relating to:

whether businesses...
Research and analysis: Small Business Survey 2012: growth
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Complements the Small Business Survey 2012 (SBS) by providing in depth analyses of the findings for growth businesses and the factors that affect growth.

It divides the Small and Medium sized Enterprise...

Research and analysis: Small Business Survey 2012: new businesses
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

A presentation that complements the Small Business Survey 2012 (SBS) by providing a more detailed analysis of the data relating to new businesses (those less than three years old).

The findings are presented...

Research and analysis: Small Business Survey 2012: family businesses
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Complements the Small Business Survey (SBS) 2012 by providing in depth analyses, of the findings for family businesses. It includes detailed analyses of the data relating to family businesses under the following...

Research and analysis: Small Business Survey 2012: credit risk analysis
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Complements the Small Business Survey 2012 by providing in depth analyses of the credit scores of respondent businesses, using the Dun & Bradstreet system.

Dun & Bradstreet credit risk scores ...

Research and analysis: Small Business Survey 2012: businesses led by women and ethnic minorities
seen at 10:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated estimates of the proportion of all businesses in the UK that are led by women, or by members of a minority ethnic group or are defined as social enterprises, using data from the Small Business Survey ...

Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 10:31, 31 May in UK Sport (Our copy).
This week's update includes news & results from Athletics, Cycling, Diving, Sailing, Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Tennis
Consultation on our approach to the duty to cooperate under the Localism Act 2011
seen at 10:30, 31 May in What's new (Our copy).
Consultation on our approach to the duty to cooperate under the Localism Act 2011
Health surveillance guidance for employers
seen at 10:30, 31 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Clear and simple guidance to help employers to understand what they need to do to check and protect their workers’ health.

Monthly Births and Deaths (Northern Ireland) - April 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of births and deaths registered each month.
Waiting Times for Suspected Cancer Patients - quarter ending March 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cancer waiting.
NHS Inpatient and Outpatient Waiting: Elective Admission Events - quarter ending March 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Quarterly monitoring of hospital inpatient activity
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Personal Tax Credits - Child and Working Tax Credit (Finalised Awards - Supplement on payments geographical analyses 2011-12) - May 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Personal Tax Credits - Child and Working Tax Credit (Finalised Awards) - May 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Personal Tax Credits - Child and Working Tax Credit (Finalised Awards - Supplement on payments 2011-12) - May 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Personal Tax Credits - Child and Working Tax Credit (Finalised Awards - Geographical Analyses 2011-12) - May 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Alcohol Duties Statistical Bulletin - April 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on clearances of alcohol products and duty receipts for the UK.
Transparency data: Exceptions to the government spending moratorium: January to March 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

Government departments have been exercising tighter controls on expenditure as part of a spending freeze (moratorium) in five key areas: consulting, property, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), recruitment...

Corporate report: DFID Evaluation Policy 2013
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).
New evaluation policy available

This document replaces the 2009 policy and is the result of broad internal and external consultation with a range of stakeholders, including southern partners, non-governmental...

Open consultation: Inheritance tax: simplifying charges on trusts
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The consultation sets out options on how IHT periodic and exit charges on trusts that hold or dispose of relevant property can be simplified and seeks views on proposals to align payment and filing dates for ...

Open consultation: VAT treatment of refunds made by manufacturers
seen at 09:31, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The aim of the consultation is to discover the extent to which manufacturers make such payments; to consider how UK law needs to change to accommodate them; what impact that may have and what administrative burdens...

Open consultation: Strengthening the Code of Practice on taxation for banks
seen at 09:30, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The Code was introduced in 2009 and strengthened by the Government in 2010. The Government feels it is now time to further strengthen the Code to ensure that the Code remains as effective as possible for the ...

Guidance: Evaluation of the high volume semi-trailer trial: annual report 2012
seen at 09:30, 31 May in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Transport (DfT) is undertaking a 10 year trial of the operation of high-volume semi-trailers (HVSTs) on the roads of Great Britain (GB). These trailers are permitted to be up to 2.05m longer...

Monthly Births and Deaths (Northern Ireland) - April 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of births and deaths registered each month.
Waiting Times for Suspected Cancer Patients - quarter ending March 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cancer waiting.
NHS Inpatient and Outpatient Waiting: Elective Admission Events - quarter ending March 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Quarterly monitoring of hospital inpatient activity
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Personal Tax Credits - Child and Working Tax Credit (Finalised Awards - Supplement on payments geographical analyses 2011-12) - May 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Personal Tax Credits - Child and Working Tax Credit (Finalised Awards) - May 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Personal Tax Credits - Child and Working Tax Credit (Finalised Awards - Supplement on payments 2011-12) - May 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Personal Tax Credits - Child and Working Tax Credit (Finalised Awards - Geographical Analyses 2011-12) - May 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly and quarterly information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief...
Alcohol Duties Statistical Bulletin - April 2013
seen at 02:31, 31 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on clearances of alcohol products and duty receipts for the UK.