Asked whether the Prime Minister met with foreign counterparts to discuss Syria, the PMS said that the government was in a permanent dialogue with its allies on a range of subjects, including Syria. He said the...
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Public authority use of surveillance cameras will be subject to a new code of practice published by the Home Office today.
The code will set out new guidelines for CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition...
This written ministerial statement was also laid in the House of Commons by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Security (James Brokenshire).
Minister for Criminal Information (Lord Taylor of ...
Two groups of so-called ‘legal highs’ are to be made illegal for 12 months while government experts assess whether they should be permanently controlled.
Crime Prevention Minister Jeremy Browne today...
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May): The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council is due to be held on 6 and 7 June in Luxembourg. My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for ...
The Home Office has written to the BIS committee today, highlighting the fact the government’s immigration policies are having the right effect – bringing immigration under control but continuing to attract bright...
Asked whether the Prime Minister agrees with the latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) assessment that the economy is ?firing on all cylinders?, the PMS said that the Prime Minister believes the economy is healing...
This publication provides guidance on the audio recording facility available to claimants during face-to-face Employment and Support Allowance Work Capability Assessments.
This document has been produced in conjunction with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in response to requests by Green Deal participants for guidance on whether a licence may be needed under the Consumer Credit...
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Otterburn’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...
Money laundering is used by criminals to conceal money made through criminal activity. As a global financial centre the UK is often seen as an attractive destination for criminals to invest the proceeds of their...
The Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism and the Treasury are jointly responsible for the UK’s counter terrorist finance strategy.
Our aim is to reduce the terrorist threat to the UK and its interests...
The Chancellor has written to the Chief Executive of the European Banking Federation, Guido Ravoet, regarding concerns expressed in a letter dated 21 May about the proposed Financial Transactions Tax (FTT).
GB Rowing Team announce the teams for the Eton Dorney World Cup, part of UK Sport's Gold Event Series
Public consultation on revisions to ‘The control of legionella bacteria in water systems’ ACOP ends 23 August. The revised ACOP gives practical advice on the legal requirements of the Health and Safety at Work...
Public consultation proposes to consolidate and revise existing ‘Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) ACOPs, ends 23 August. The five existing ACOPs are consolidated into a revised...
Public consultation on revisions to ‘Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)’ ACOP ends 23 August. The proposed revisions make it easier for duty holders to understand and comply with their legal duties...
A Parish Council are to vote on whether to fell a tree to prevent children getting hurt whilst climbing it.
International operation disables worldwide criminal web forum
This chart shows the regulation of precursor chemicals in the UK (dated May 2013).
The Executive Committee is UKEF’s senior policy-making body.
A full list of non-executive directors by their government departments.
There are more than 60 non-executives across the 16 ministerial departments and HMRC. Approximately a third of non-executives are female, which compares favourably to the FTSE 100 boards.
Non-executives...
Scotland Office spending over £25,000 on a month-by-month basis. The details are released as part of the Scotland Office’s commitment to transparency.
Updated: Further information added to 'Extending labour market interventions to in-work claimants: learning from existing trials' publication
This call for ideas sought views on how we can support people...
Updated: Added revised version of recent additions and version record
Introduction to JSP 886: the defence logistics support chain manual, including a list of additions and amendments.
Updated: Added revised part 301
Volume 3 (support chain management) Policy and procedures for the management of the defence/joint support chain.
Related information JSP 462: financial management...
Updated: Added updated part 2
Technical support management outlines the supporting functions that must be carried out to ensure that projects and integrated project teams operate within Defence and Technical...
Updated: Added updated part 2
Volume 6 (commodity supply management) Specific joint supply chain policy, regulation, guidance and procedures for the commodity ranges of items of supply.
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Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer with the Crown Prosecution Service, whose team handles CPS decision making and potential prosecutions in relation to the on-going phone hacking investigations and other related matters...
Category A projects are defined by the OECD Recommendation on Common Approaches for Officially Supported Export Credits and Environmental and Social Due Diligence (the OECD Common Approaches).
...
Supplementary Estimates are used to seek additional resources, capital and/or cash or to reallocate existing resources and capital to new activities.
Supplementary Estimates are normally presented in...
Workforce management information return: April 2013
Quarterly information on exceptions to moratoria on spend for ICT, consultancy, recruitment, property, consultancy, advertising and marketing. Previous returns are available from the National Archive.
In the June 2012 response to the Higher Education White Paper and technical consultation the government announced that it would strengthen the system of specific designation of courses for higher education...
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A full list of Consular fees
This letter features the Secretary of State for Transport’s decision about the London Borough of Enfield (South Street) Compulsory Purchase Order 2011.
Related documents Enfield South Street compulsory...
This publication seeks authority for any spending by departments in the previous financial year that was outside of the plans contained in Estimates and authorised by Parliament.
This is the report of the inspector into the inquiry about the application made to confirm the London Borough of Enfield (South Street) Compulsory Purchase Order 2011.
Related documents Enfield South...
This publication seeks authority for any spending by departments in the previous financial year that was outside of the plans contained in Estimates and authorised by Parliament.
Updated: April KPIs and MHS customer service reports added.
These Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) were developed after consultation with UK Service family accommodation key stakeholders, including representatives...
This publication provides authority for spending on continuing services by departments in the early part of the following financial year (until the legislation authorising the Main Estimates obtains Royal Assent...
Updated: Regulated agents application form updated.
Contact number for all enquiries phone: 020 7944 6430 email: transec.cargo@dft.gsi.gov.uk Communication with in-flight supplies inspectors <...
This publication provides authority for spending on continuing services by departments in the early part of the following financial year (until the legislation authorising the Main Estimates obtains Royal Assent...
A selection of research papers from mid-late 2010
This publication provides authority for spending on continuing services by departments in the early part of the following financial year (until the legislation authorising the Main Estimates obtains Royal Assent...
This final impact assessment sets out the costs to authorise one new competent person scheme operator for an existing type of work, and the extension of scope for 7 existing competent person scheme operators ...
This report from the National Careers Council contains 7 recommendations and practical steps, which if implemented could have a considerable impact both on young people’s working lives and the economy. It signals...
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The Defence Environment and Safety Board (DESB) was superseded by the Defence Environment and Safety Committee (DESC) as of 12th January 2012.
The Defence...
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In 2006, the European Union imposed restrictive measures, which included among other matters, for a freeze on the funds of President Lukashenko and certain other...
Updated: Added 'Towards Eradication: Science to inform TB Policy' presentation
This report is a summary of the TB Science Workshop help on the 25 April 2013. The report captures the main messages coming...
The government started a process in 2012 to reform the school funding system, so it is fairer, more consistent and transparent and so funding intended for education reaches schools and the pupils that need it...
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The world has made huge progress against the HIV epidemic in the 30 years since AIDS was first identified. New infections have fallen by 19% since 1999 and over 8 million people...
Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education, commented:
“One of the key findings in this report is the fall in mature, full-time students for the second consecutive year. At the same...
In the last year the Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) has helped over 80,000 people with their pension problems and complaints, and recovered £7 million worth of additional pension payments and compensation...
The value of UK exports and imports of goods grouped by industry. Goods are attributed to the industry of which they are the principal products.
Asked whether the current size of RBS was sustainable, the PMS said it was important that RBS continued to become a stronger and safer bank that supported the UK economy. original source.
The above lists DFID Secretary of States’ returns detailing gifts (both received and given), hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations
The above lists the DFID Minister of State returns detailing hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations.
The above lists DFID Parliamentary Under Secretary of State returns detailing gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations.
The Main Supply Estimates have been presented to the House of Commons. The government seeks authority from Parliament for central government departmental expenditure for 2012-13, and for the voted element of ...
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A full list of Consular fees
Updated: Added issue 61: June 2013
desider is the monthly corporate magazine for Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). It is aimed at readers across the wider MOD, armed forces and industry, and covers...
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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...
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Joint Service Publication (JSP) 462: financial management policy manual: policy, rules and guidance on the conduct of financial management in the MOD.
Please note...
Updated: Consular fees updated
A full list of Consular fees
The Main Supply Estimates have been presented to the House of Commons. The government seeks authority from Parliament for central government departmental expenditure for 2011-12, and for the voted element of ...
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A full list of Consular fees
The British Athletes Commission (BAC) has signed a Clean Sport commitment statement.
Edward Timpson, Children’s Minister, wrote to lead members of children’s services and directors of children’s services about corporate parenting and the voice of the child in care on 5 June 2013.
DFID Statistics on International Development 2010 - UK ODA, OOF and Private Flows 2007-2009.
DFID Statistics on International Development 2010 - UK ODA, OOF and Private Flows to Developing Countries 1970-2009.
The Department for Transport (DfT) is inviting local authorities in England to apply for Clean Bus Technology grants of a maximum of £1,000,000 towards reducing oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from...
This document provides guidance for local authorities who would like to submit bids for the Clean Bus Technology Fund. It also sets out conditions for the grant.
Related documents £5 million...
Clinical Excellence Awards recognise and reward NHS consultants and academic GPs who perform ‘over and above’ the standard expected of their role.
Employer based awards are the responsibility of individual...
Presents information on selected building materials, including monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks. It also presents quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles...
Letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport announcing the launch of a £5 million Clean Bus Technology Fund for 2013 to 2014 and calling for bids. The fund supports the upgrade...
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In May 2011 the government published its ‘Strategic framework for road safety’, which sets out a package of policies that would continue to reduce deaths and injuries on ...
Updated: Published summary of responses to call for ideas, details of learning from existing trials and details of Jobcentre Plus-led early trials.
This call for ideas sought views on how we can support...
ACCEA is formed of a main committee and 13 regional ACCEA Sub-Committees. The regional committees are based on previous Strategic Health Authorities boundaries and will remain in this format for the 2013 Awards...
(05 June 2013) LSB opens a formal investigation into the Bar Council relating to the independence of a change to regulatory arrangements
Our conference series on global agriculture, food and land use ties in with the focus of this year’s World Environment Day on reducing food waste and loss by encouraging people the world over to reduce their ‘...
Statistics include the number of NHS sight tests, vouchers, repairs and numbers of opticians in Wales. Formerly known as Ophthalmic Statistics for Wales.
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. 2011 Census Analysis products present specific analyses on a...
Provides information on selected building materials and contains monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks; and quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles and ready-...
The Government are today tabling an amendment to Finance Bill 2013 to put beyond doubt that a particular stamp duty land tax (SDLT) avoidance scheme is ineffective. The scheme uses the SDLT transfer of rights...
The Women’s Business Council was set up in 2012 to advise Government on how women’s contribution to economic growth could be optimised. I am delighted that they have today published their findings...
The Telecommunications Council will take place in Luxemburg on 6 June 2013. I will represent the UK at this Council.
The first item is a full “tour de table” debate guided by questions from ...
As our presence in Afghanistan reduces, our requirement for the support of local staff is also reducing. The Government recognise the contribution and commitment of all local staff. They have played a vital role...
Schools across the country are unfairly funded as a result of an historic and out-of-date system. In March last year, the Secretary of State confirmed that we would rectify these injustices with a new national...
In advance of the forthcoming Energy Council in Luxembourg on 7 June, I am writing to outline the agenda items to be discussed.
The presidency is planning to give a progress report on negotiations of the...
Earlier this year, the European Commission adopted a Green Paper on “A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies”. The Government will be responding to the Commission consultation to set out ...
I would like to announce to the House that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and I have asked Professor Chris Elliott, of Queen’s University Belfast, to lead an independent review into...
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs attended the Foreign Affairs
Council (FAC) on 27 May and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Development...
The Government favour the use of CCTV and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems as a crime-fighting and public protection tool. It supports the use of overt surveillance in a public place when it ...
I regret to inform the House about an inaccuracy in part of the response I gave to a Question on 22 May 2013 about daylight saving (Official Report, col. 837). I said that time is a devolved matter for Scotland...
In advance of the forthcoming Energy Council in Luxembourg on 7 June, I am writing to outline the agenda items to be discussed.
The presidency is planning to give a progress report on negotiations of the...
My honourable friend the Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries (Ed Vaizey) has made the following Statement.
The first item is a full tour de table debate guided by questions from...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Owen Paterson) has today made the following Statement.
I would like to announce to the House that my right honourable...
My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Schools (David Laws) has made the following Statement.
Schools across the country are unfairly funded as a result of a historic and out-of-date system...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Maria Miller) has made the following Statement.
The Women’s Business Council was set up in 2012 to advise Government...
Updated: Installation stats up to week ending 2 June 2013.
The statistics presented in the table below, show the number of sub 50kW solar photovoltaic installations and capacity installed at the end of...
This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
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A new report from ONS uses census data from 1841 onwards to look at 170 years of industrial change.
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, has today (5 June 2013) launched a new policy that enshrines a victim's right to request a review of any decision taken by the Crown Prosecution Service to not...
Statistics include the number of NHS sight tests, vouchers, repairs and numbers of opticians in Wales. Formerly known as Ophthalmic Statistics for Wales.
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. 2011 Census Analysis products present specific analyses on a...
Provides information on selected building materials and contains monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks; and quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles and ready-...
Updated: Added progress update and initiatives documents for 2013.
This document sets out the government’s vision of a thriving social investment market where social ventures can access the capital they...
This report, based on the BIS Small Business Survey 2012, explores the social enterprise sector in greater depth and reports on the updated size and characteristics of the sector.
Comparisons ...