Internet FOI: ref no. RFI 5611 - request for a) a list of websites blocked in Defra and b) the results of an internet speed test in Defra.
During 2012 to 2013 the Department of Health made grants totalling £2.1m to organisations under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006. Section 70 of the Charities Act 2006 enables the provision of...
Updated: 16 July results published
Brokerage operates as a fortnightly anonymous auction where providers of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) can sell ‘lots’ of ECO Carbon Saving Obligation, ECO Carbon...
Updated: Government response document and 3 annexes published.
This document supplements the Government’s consultations on the draft legal text of the Smart Energy Code (SEC) and the Data and ...
Updated: Consultation response and annexes added.
This document sets out the government’s conclusions following responses to the consultation in April 2012 on the proposed rights and obligations to be contained...
Request for information asking which oil installations are allowed to discharge into the North Sea.
The agenda and papers available for the PHE Advisory Board meeting for 22 July 2013.
Two papers for this meeting are already available online:
PHE13 02 Priorities (2 of 2): PHE priorities...
Updated: Final statutory guidance and supporting documents, consultation response attached.
This guidance sets out a framework for the NHS and local government to work together, through health and wellbeing...
Continued growth in visitor numbersThe Immigration Minister joined ministerial colleagues from across government in welcoming the continued growth in visitors from China, including 80,000 Chinese who chose ...
High Court (Family Division) judgment
Consultation on draft rules in relation to non-contentious probate business in England and Wales
The third instalment of the Jubilee Dialogue series considered the ways in which religion will shape foreign policy over the next ten years.
The Jubilee Dialogue How will religion shape foreign policy in ...
This Bulletin provides a measure of the value of construction output in Northern Ireland.
This report presents levelised costs for electricity generation technologies. A ‘levelised cost’ is the average cost of the lifetime of the plant per MWh of electricity generated. They reflect the cost of building...
Baringa was engaged by National Grid to validate the submissions to the “Call for Evidence to support the development of strike prices under Feed in Tariffs with Contracts for Difference (CfD) for Renewable Technologies...
Parsons Brinckerhoff were contracted to undertake this project as an update of the evidence underpinning the Renewables Obligation Banding Review (ROBR) Dataset. The aim of this study was to collect any new ...
Third party campaigning in elections: an impact assessment for the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trades Union Administration Bill.
A statutory registry of lobbyists: impact assessment for the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trades Union Administration Bill.
Updated: Update to the list of suppliers PDF.
Information for customers prior to our supplier event. This includes:
outline agenda 18 July 2013 list of invited suppliers supplier invitation...
This equality impact assessment accompanies proposed legislative changes in the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill. These changes will give greater reassurance...
Updated: Summary of responses published
This is a joint consultation by Defra and the Welsh Government on Schedule 4 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 which contains changes to the Reservoirs Act...
Updated: Added section relating to the Disability Confident campaign, and a link to a new page for downloading campaign materials.
This guidance will help employers to become more confident when attracting...
Through the Disability Confident campaign, the government is working with employers to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential ...
Updated: Updated with details of the social investment tax relief working group
At Budget 2013 the government announced that it would introduce a new tax relief for private investment in social enterprise...
Updated: Document amended
This Tax Information and Impact Note describes the impact of the draft legislation which disapplies a part of the Limited Liability Partnership Act 2000.
If you have any...
This report presents the Cabinet Office’s evaluation of the 2012 pilots testing data matching for the purposes of identifying new electors.
Ensuring that the registers are as complete and accurate as ...
From beautiful beach walks and Crafty Celts, to Medieval Fun Days and paper-making displays, there's something for everyone to do in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park during National Park
Regularly breathing in construction dust over a long period of time can cause life-changing lung diseases. This sheet tells employers what they need to know to prevent or adequately control construction dust ...
This information is the collated picture of ‘as reported’ information on fatalities, including those documented in our Chief Executive’s reports and is updated on a monthly basis.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the government’s response to the Alcohol Strategy consultation. We are today publishing an analysis of responses to the consultation and a Next...
The Home Office has today (17 July) set out a number of measures to tackle drunkenness and disorder blighting town centres in England and Wales.
A ban on sales of alcohol below the level of duty plus ...
Asked if the PM would like to repeat the Chancellor?s words on tax rises being limited, the PMS said that the Chancellor was setting out a post-election fiscal position. The PMS said that the PM supports the work...
BackgroundThe government published the draft Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill on 12 October 2012, to implement the recommendations of the Independent Commission on Banking (ICB), chaired by Sir John...
This consultation outlines proposals to harmonise vehicle registration and licensing services in Northern Ireland (NI) with those in Great Britain so that all customers benefit from the provision of the same ...
This consultation covers the first Electricity Market Reform (EMR) Delivery Plan. It explains the assumptions underpinning the suggested strike prices and seeks views and additional evidence from consultees. ...
A key aspect of Electricity Market Reform is the transition from the Renewables Obligation, the current main support mechanism for large scale renewable electricity generation, to Contracts for Difference (CfD...
The independent report by Justin McCracken sets out 18 recommendations, primarily for regulators, to improve the efficiency, transparency and accountability of the work carried out by the HFEA and HTA.
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If you were adopted, you can add your name and contact wishes to the register.
Entrenched poverty is denying opportunities to millions of people and undermining Pakistan’s long term stability and prosperity.Tackling poverty and building a prosperous democratic Pakistan will help not only...
In May 2010 the Coalition Government set up new standards for transparency in government. All Departments have committed to publish any spend over £25,000.
Updated: 'Statement on GCHQ’s alleged interception of communications under the US PRISM programme' added July 2013.
Special ad hoc reports from the Intelligence Security Committee, including government ...
Updated: Added to PHOF series.
The Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) data update for May 2013 has been published by the Department of Health (DH) and Public Health England (PHE).
The...
Updated: Added new address for Health Protection Scotland Travel Health Section.
Chapter 35 update patches archive
Yellow fever is an acute flavivirus infection spread by the bite ...
Updated: Added new firing times for 27 July to 2 August 2013.
Holcombe Moor’s firing times are presented in three file formats so that the information is accessible to everyone. The TXT format is browseable...
Updated: Updated to include new chapter 28a Shingles and a change of address in chapter 35 Yellow fever.
The latest version of Immunisation against infectious disease (the Green Book) is the complete updated...
DECC has a programme of atmospheric monitoring of trace gases at Mace Head in the Republic of Ireland, which has been running since 1987. These data are monitored and interpreted on behalf of DECC by the University...
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) produce and publish a range of emissions factors, some in partnership with Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for many greenhouse gas...
Updated: Added updated regulated agents list.
Contact number for all enquiries phone: 020 7944 6430 email: transec.cargo@dft.gsi.gov.uk Communication with the Cargo and IFS Compliance Teams
Periodic review 2013: on-rail competition: consultation on options for change in open access
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) response to the independent review of the HTA and Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) by Justin McCracken
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May): Mr...
Responses of Judicial Executive Board and Council of Circuit Judges
DECC commissioned a study to understand the potential of unconventional gas resources globally and specifically the impact these gas supplies may have on UK gas prices over the next twenty years.
Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses (PESA) is the yearly publication of information on government spending. It brings together recent outturn data, estimates for the latest year, and spending plans for the...
We want to ensure that the International Criminal Court (ICC) retains its independence, delivers justice, increases its membership, builds more support for its decisions from States and the UN Security Council...
The DBS was established under the Protection of Freedoms Act (PoFA) 2012, carrying out functions previously undertaken by the CRB and ISA. The DBS is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) of the Home Office, ...
Updated: Updated to include spend data for May 2013.
The government set out the need for greater transparency across its operations to enable the public to hold public bodies and politicians to account. ...
Updated: Updated to include data for May 2013.
Spend via government procurement cards (GPCs) over £500 for the Department for Education and its executive agencies (EAs) has been made available...
In May 2010 the Coalition Government set up new standards for transparency in government. The Minister for the Cabinet Office has committed government to publishing procurement card spending data over £...
Knuckle dusters, flick knives, replica firearms, throwing stars and a Japanese samurai sword are among items recently seized by Border Force officers from passengers at Manchester Airport.
So far this...
A report released today by HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) has praised the progress made by Morton Hall IRC since its opening in 2011.
The independent report, which was published following an inspection...
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Jeremy Browne and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.
The Minister of State for Crime Prevention (Jeremy Browne): the...
Seven arrested on suspicion of trafficking for labour exploitation
Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer with the Crown Prosecution Service, whose team handles CPS decision making and potential prosecutions in relation to the ongoing phone hacking investigations and other related matters...
CPS statement on the new DPP guidance on concurrent jurisdiction
The ‘Joint Doctrine Publication (JDP) 0-30: UK air and space doctrine’ is the highest level statement of UK air and space doctrine.
It replaces the ‘Air Publication (AP) 3000: British air and space power...
UK Trade & Investment’s Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) provides grant support for eligible SME firms to attend trade shows overseas.
The consultation on primary assessment and accountability follows publication of the new national curriculum programmes of study, and the announcement that the current system of levels will be removed and not...
Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) consolidates the audited accounts of around 3000 organisations across the public sector in order to produce a comprehensive, accounts-based picture of the financial position...
Updated: Document updated on 17 July 2013.
On 10 January 2013, the Departments for Education and Business, Innovation and Skills published a discussion paper called ‘Traineeships: supporting young people...
The DECC fossil fuel price projections for 2013 present low, central and high scenarios for projections of the wholesale prices of oil, gas and coal for the UK out to 2030. Alongside, there is an overview of...
A 30 million year-old fossil has revealed how remoras - also called sharksuckers - evolved the sucker that enables them to stick to other fishes and 'hitch a ride'.
This bulletin shows the latest key labour market statistics for the regions and countries of Great Britain along with statistics for local authorities, travel-to-work areas and parliamentary constituencies.
This bulletin contains the latest estimates of labour market statistics (including employment, unemployment and economic inactivity) for the United Kingdom.
Presents information on the number of Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) awarded to students aged 16, 17 and 18 in further education in Welsh schools and further education institutions.
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...
The Labour Market release contains the latest data for employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, claimant count, average earnings, labour productivity, vacancies and labour disputes.
This bulletin shows the latest key labour market statistics for the regions and countries of Great Britain along with statistics for local authorities, travel-to-work areas and parliamentary constituencies.
Labour Market Statistics for Northern Ireland (employment, unemployment, earnings).
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
On Friday 30 November 2012, I made a written statement to Parliament—Official Report, column 39WS, announcing the triennial review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. I am pleased to announce...
In October 2011, the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) increased its fees for Powers of Attorney (LPA) applications to enable it to deliver its transformation programme. A key aspect of this programme has been...
The Minister for the Armed Forces, my right hon. Friend the Member for South Leicestershire (Mr Robathan) and I now make our latest quarterly statement to the House on progress with inquests into the deaths of...
I have today published the report of
stage 1 of the triennial review of the Law Commission. I have placed a copy in the Library. I have taken the unusual step of publishing the stage 1 report in advance...
Today, I have published the report of stage 1 of the triennial review of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB). I have placed a copy in the Library. I have taken the unusual step of publishing the...
In the 2010 strategic defence and security review, the Government confirmed their commitment to maintaining a continuous submarine-based deterrent and to beginning the work of replacing their existing submarines...
Further to my statement to the House of 23 January 2013 I am today confirming to local
transport bodies (LTBs) the funding allocations for local major transport projects from 2015. These are set out below...
Transport is an engine for growth and our major roads are vital to the prosperity of our nation, connecting people to jobs and businesses to markets. However, our roads have suffered from a lack of investment...
This Government are committed to increasing the number of disabled people in employment and building on the important work of Liz Sayce to improve and strengthen the Access to Work scheme.
Last summer we...
In accordance with the Cabinet Office’s guidance on public bodies a triennial review of the Equality 2025 advisory board (EQ2025) has been undertaken. It examined whether the functions the non-departmental...
The “Statistics of Scientific Procedures on Living Animals—Great Britain—2012” (HC 549), was laid before the House today. Copies will be available in the Vote Office and the Printed Paper...
My hon. Friend Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education and Childcare (Elizabeth Truss) has made the following announcement.
Today the Government is publishing More affordable childcare, which...
My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement:
In the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review, the Government confirmed its commitment to maintaining a continuous submarine-based...
This Government is committed to increasing the number of disabled people in employment and building on the important work of Liz Sayce to improve and strengthen the Access to Work scheme.
Last summer we...
My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Natural Environment and Fisheries (Richard Benyon) has today made the following statement.
Today the Government is publishing a summary of responses to...
My Rt Hon friend, the Minister for Sport and Tourism (Rt Hon Hugh Robertson MP) has made the following statement:
In our final Quarterly Report on the Games, published in October 2012, I said that the funds...
My Rt. Hon Friend the Attorney-General (Dominic Grieve) has made the following written ministerial statement.
On 26 January 2012, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC announced that he had...
Under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (”TAFA 2010”), the Treasury is required to report to Parliament, quarterly, on its operation of the UK’s asset freezing regime mandated by UN...
My Right Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Owen Paterson) has today made the following statement.
In my statement to the House on 20 May 2013, I announced the publication...
My hon Friend the Minister of State for Immigration (Mark Harper) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:
I have made the Equality (War Crimes etc.) Arrangements 2013 and the Race Relations...
Once completed it should be submitted to the Embassy for consideration. This is the first step in the project proposal process.
The Embassy may accept or reject the PCN. The bidder will be notified within...
Advice for British nationals travelling to India.
This analysis compares 2000/01 and 2010/11 caseloads and expenditure on Disability Living Allowance cases where the main disabling condition is alcohol or drugs misuse.
Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.
Please note that Forecasts for the UK economy is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting ...
Annual abstract of statistics for benefits, National Insurance contributions, and indices of prices and earnings 2012, including the April 2012 uprating.
There is more information about these statistics...
Updated: 'Statistical summary: July 2013' published.
This page contains DWP statistical summaries for 2013. More information about DWP statistical summaries and how they can be used is available on the <...
Updated: Latest release and data tables published covering Q1 2013.
This publication provides provisional estimates of UK greenhouse gas emissions on a quarterly basis. This release covers emissions up ...
Updated: Stats updated for week ending 14 July 2013.
The statistics presented in the table below, show the number of sub 50kW solar photovoltaic installations and capacity installed at the end of each ...
Updated: Main points for early estimates from the latest release updated.
The latest official statistics on early estimates for the working age income support lone parent client group, Employment and Support...
Updated: 'Lone parents receiving Jobseeker's Allowance: claimant count' July 2013 statistical release published.
Lone Parent Obligations were rolled out in November 2008. This entailed changes to the eligibility...
Updated: updated figures for April 2013
This monthly publication gives the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle (ie bovine TB) in Great Britain. The statistics are obtained from the Animal Health and...
Presents information on the number of Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) awarded to students aged 16, 17 and 18 in further education in Welsh schools and further education institutions.
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...
The Labour Market release contains the latest data for employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, claimant count, average earnings, labour productivity, vacancies and labour disputes.
This bulletin shows the latest key labour market statistics for the regions and countries of Great Britain along with statistics for local authorities, travel-to-work areas and parliamentary constituencies.
Labour Market Statistics for Northern Ireland (employment, unemployment, earnings).
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.