Updated: Updated list of fees - 3 September 2013
Details of Consular Fees (from 4 September 2013)
Updated: Added new firing times
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and tablets. The CSV...
A toolkit to inform partner organisations about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to help them explain the changes to claimants.
July 2013
Updated: Added new registration form
This page hosts the Community Covenant Conference registration form. The conference will be held on Friday 22nd November 2013 at BIS conference suite, 1 Victoria Street...
Updated: added Notice Al-Qaida 03/09/13 (Reg 831/2013)
UN Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999) and subsequent related Resolutions requires all member states to freeze the assets, prevent the entry...
Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships, the prestigious global scholarship programme of the UK government, will remain open from 1 September to 15 November 2013.
The Scholarships operate in 118...
Football officially recognised as central to English culture and society
A Jarrow firm has been fined after a worker suffered serious injuries to his hand when it became caught in machinery at an engineering plant.
We are making some changes to our website, which we hope will improve your experience of it. You will be able to see the first changes at the end of September, with more to come over the rest of the year and beyond...
Oliver Morley, our present Chief Executive and Keeper, has accepted a role as Chief Executive of the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) starting from 4th November 2013.
In the run up to the Summit to be held by the Lithuanian Presidency of the European Union, in Vilnius in November, this conference will look at how the Eastern Partnership should develop so as to achieve its ...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people. It outlines changes made to the appeals process (resulting from the Welfare Reform Act 2012) for disputes against DWP decisions...
This publication contains guidance on the timetable, process and the impact that PIP will have on people working in the health sector and their role in supporting disabled people. It includes what they will need...
This form is provided as an example for support organisations who work with disabled people. It illustrates the information that PIP claimants will be provided with and the questions they will be asked to answer...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people. It details what PIP claimants need to report to DWP and what they do not need to report. It also provides contact details for...
This publication is intended for support organisations who work with disabled people. It is a sample copy of the information booklet which is sent as part of the claims process for PIP, to help people complete...
This fact sheet, intended for support organisations working with disabled people, provides detailed information on how eligibility for PIP is assessed. It provides information on the 2 components for which PIP...
This fact sheet is intended for support organisations who work with disabled people. It provides information and links to further information about the conditions of entitlement for PIP, including:
age ...
This collection of fact sheets provides detailed guidance on the following PIP topics:
conditions of entitlement assessment criteria differences and similarities between Disability Living Allowance (...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people. It provides an overview of the phased approach to the introduction of PIP, including key dates and who and which parts of the country...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people. It highlights the additional benefits and services from across government which PIP claimants may be entitiled to. Eligibility ...
This sample PIP form is intended for support organisations who work with disabled people. It is provided for reference purposes only to demonstrate the clerical form that is sent to people who cannot use the ...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations working with disabled people. As well as detailing the main similarities and differences between PIP and DLA, it provides links to other related fact sheets for...
This fact sheet is intended for support organisations who work with disabled people. It provides details on the process for starting a claim for PIP using the telephone, including:
contact details the...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people and provides a complete overview of the PIP assessment process and information about DWP providers, including:
the role of...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people. It summarises the information booklet which is sent to all PIP claimaints along with the form ‘How your disability affects you.’ ...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people. It covers the process for inviting existing DLA claimants to claim for PIP, including dates and time limits. It also provides information...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people. It provides information about the Access to Work scheme and the practical and financial support it can provide to help disabled...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people. It provides information on how DWP will invite current DLA claimants, approaching the age of 16, to claim PIP. It includes details...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people. It provides the following information about PIP:
a summary of how the decision whether to award PIP or not is made (the evidence...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people. DWP refers to claimants as being in a vulnerable situation when they have difficulty in dealing with the demands of the department...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisation who work with disabled people. It provides details of special rules for terminally ill PIP applicants who are not expected to live for more than 6 months. The ...
The Government welcomes the Foreign Affairs Committee’s Inquiry into the Future of the European Union. This Command Paper sets out the Government’s response to each of the Committee’s conclusions and recommendations...
The Government welcomes the Foreign Affairs Committee’s Inquiry into the Future of the European Union and the separate report, under consideration in this response, on the UK staff presence in the EU institutions...
This fact sheet is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people. It provides information on how new claims for PIP by people aged 65 or over will be handled. It also provides information on how...
Updated: Added how mandatory reconsideration will work for ESA claimants, and HMCTS' involvement in the new appeals process.
We are changing the appeals process so that more DWP decisions that claimants...
This reference guide gives support organisations who work with disabled people an overview of the complete PIP claim process from start to finish. It sets out all of the key processes and decision points involving...
This publication sets out the dates during which PIP will replace DLA and sets out the age groups and parts of the country affected at each stage.
Claimants who receive PIP may also be eligible for a blue badge parking permit or concessionary bus travel. This is dependent on the scores they receive for the ‘moving around activity’ as part of the assessment...
This publication provides information about Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which support organisations are encouraged to use as part of their communications with their own staff and customers. The publication...
This presentation provides an overview of the new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for disabled people. It is aimed at support organisations who work with disabled people and addresses the following topics...
This example letter is sent to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) claimants when their benefit is uprated and gives the following information:
proof of entitlement to the benefit information about current...
This Personal Independence Payment (PIP) guide is aimed primarily at advisers. It provides information on who is elgible, how the claim process works, how the rate is calculated and the timetable for implementation...
This checklist contains suggested activites and tasks to help organisations working with disabled people prepare for the introduction of PIP. It includes specific tips on getting the organisation ready and providing...
Updated: Updated lists of regulated agents and suppliers.
Contact number for all enquiries phone: 020 7944 6430 email: transec.cargo@dft.gsi.gov.uk Communication with the Cargo and IFS Compliance...
This publication is aimed at supprt organisations who work with disabled people, and is provided as an example only. It provides additional information on how to complete the Personal Indpendent Payment (PIP...
Updated: Updated list of fees - 3 September 2013
Details of Consular Fees (from 3 September 2013)
This easy read guide explains the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit and how it will replace Disability Living Allowance, as well as how to claim it.
British Sign Language (BSL) versionThis ...
These Personal Independence Payment (PIP) posters can be downloaded by support organisations and used to help make sure new and existing claimants, their families and those supporting them are aware of what’s...
Cost of Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s advertising for last 3 years on Facebook, Online and Twitter.
Updated: Added new DIN Digests January to August 2013.
A DIN is an official document that tells people in the services or the Ministry of Defence about important instructions, guidance or other information...
UK Anti-Doping has announced five new members to the Athlete Committee.
Asked if charities were wrong to claim the forthcoming Lobbying Bill would prevent them from speaking out on matters of public interest, the PMS said that provided charities were not promoting the electoral success...
This guide covers the procedures for dealing with agents, appointees, attorneys, deputies and third parties. It is for use by staff in:
the Department for Work and Pensions the Northern Ireland Social...
This guidance is designed to assist those intending to make an application for a Development Consent Order under the Planning Act 2008 where their application seeks authorisation for the compulsory acquisition...
This is a call for evidence to support a policy review of the Clean Air Act 1993 in England. The purpose is to seek your views on our evidence base and for you to provide us with additional evidence based on ...
Updated: Updated the 'JDP 5-00 Campaign planning'
Based on good practice developed during recent UK and coalition operations, JDP 5-00 describes the process of defence crisis management and the fundamentals...
Updated: Updated document to August 2013 version.
This document lists the types of roller brake testers approved for use under the MOT testing scheme by VOSA.
All of the listed equipment must be...
Updated: Updated document to August 2013 version.
This document lists the types of headlamp aim testers approved for use under the MOT testing scheme by VOSA.
All of the listed equipment must be...
Updated: Updated document to August 2013 version.
This document lists the types of tyre tread depth gauge approved for use under the MOT testing scheme by VOSA.
All of the listed equipment must ...
Updated: Updated document to August 2013 version.
This document lists the types of decelerometers approved for use under the MOT testing scheme by VOSA.
All of the listed equipment must be kept ...
Updated: Updated document to August 2013 version.
This document lists the types of tow bar / trailer socket testers approved for use under the MOT testing scheme by VOSA.
All of the listed equipment...
Updated: Updated document to August 2013 version.
This document lists the types of plate brake testers approved for use under the MOT testing scheme by VOSA.
All of the listed equipment must be ...
The Home Office breaks down its staff costs into a spreadsheet and publishes this information every 6 months, these figures are for July 2013.
The fire and rescue bulletin for September 2013 covers:
update on firefighter pension reforms Firemark education tool
Reply to Freedom of Information (FOI) request 152443-005 dated 11 July 2013 regarding policies in force from 2004 relating to the retention of information on MOD IT systems.
All EU Member States are required to publish a list of the commercial designations (fish names) accepted in their territory. The list shall indicate the scientific name for each species, its name in the official...
Updated: Updated document to August 2013 version.
This document lists the types of brake pedal application device approved for use under the MOT testing scheme by VOSA.
All of the listed equipment...
Updated: Updated document to August 2013 version.
This document lists the types of catalyst vehicle exhaust gas analysers approved for use under the MOT testing scheme by VOSA.
All of the listed...
Updated: Updated document to August 2013 version.
This document lists the types of oil temperature measuring device approved for use under the MOT testing scheme by VOSA.
All of the listed equipment...
Updated: Updated document to August 2013 version.
This document lists the types of diesel smoke meters approved for use under the MOT testing scheme by VOSA.
All of the listed equipment must be ...
Updated: updated the attachement
A full list of Consular fees
Updated: Updated to version 2
The positions listed in this guide represent the professions, offices, employments, work and occupations that are known as the exceptions to the Rehabilitation of Offenders...
Updated: Completed figures for June and added figures for July.
These figures are available as Police disclosure units work with the DBS as part of the criminal record checking process.
Film inspired by the East of England begins national tour at the Institute of Contemporary Art
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) launches the results of its Independent Assessors' Survey
A month ahead of changes to first aid regulations, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance to help businesses put in place appropriate arrangements for the provision of first aid.
Sarah Maclaren, from CPS London Homicide Unit, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service has today, 29 August, authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge Martell Warren, 22, with the murder of Sabrina ...
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...
This circular provides details of each local authority’s government contribution and overall expenditure limit for Discretionary Housing Payments for 2013 to 2014.
On 30 November 2010, ministers announced administrative funding of up to £50 million across the parliament to support the transition to the Housing Benefit changes that were announced at the June 2010...
This report provides an overview of all the regulations for which DH has responsibility that are thought to affect business. The audit identifies regulations that could be scrapped or improved to reduce the regulatory...
Updated: Updated document to August 2013 version.
This document lists the types of wheel play detectors approved for use under the MOT testing scheme by VOSA.
All of the listed equipment must be...
Assesses the impact of proposed legislative changes to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. This is part of the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration...
Morris and Spottiswood Ltd, a Glasgow based building contractor has been fined for a catalogue of failings that left a family exposed to potentially fatal carbon monoxide fumes.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Congress highlights include: Innovative health and safety initiatives, Mental health at work and Dr Andrew Cottam, HSE, will be speaking about HSE’...
This report outlines the methods used for the Taking Part survey, 2012 to 2013, the eighth year the survey has been running. Taking Part is the key evidence source for DCMS and was commissioned primarily to provide...
Updated: local geographies dataset
Data sets have been produced for local areas which contain the rural and urban breakdown.
The data sets included are:
local authority districts with both...
Notes These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency. These figures have not been reconciled centrally with National ...
This paper is the fifth in the Scotland analysis series. It discusses the macroeconomic performance of Scotland as part of the UK, how the UK’s broad and diverse tax base helps maintain public spending stability...
Updated: added Whole of Government Accounts 2012 to 2013 guidance: Guidance for the completion of the 2012-13 Data Collection Pack for Local Authorities in England
Updated: Removed technical report and published on a separate page
This report explains the longitudinal development of the Taking Part survey, 2012 to 2013, the eighth year the survey has been running.
Updated: Added list of regulated suppliers.
Contact number for all enquiries phone: 020 7944 6430 email: transec.cargo@dft.gsi.gov.uk Communication with the Cargo and IFS Compliance TeamsPlease...
Latest data on domestic and overseas acquisitions and mergers.
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.
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
I regret to inform the House that a written answer I gave on 10 January 2013, Official Report, column 415-16W, to the hon. Member for Angus was incorrect. The hon. Member asked the Attorney-General how many civil...
I would like to update hon. Members on the main items of business undertaken by my Department since the House rose on 18 July 2013.
Supporting local high streets
High streets are the hearts of our...
I am pleased to announce that I have reappointed two members of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body commencing March 2014. I have invited Mr Paul Kernaghan to serve a further three years and Sir Richard
Following the National Farmers Union’s (NFU’s) statement of 27 August, I would like to confirm to the House that culling is now under way. The cull will be carried out in two areas (Somerset and Gloucestershire...
Since 26 July, attempts by the Spanish Government to exert pressure on Gibraltar and its people have increased significantly. Disproportionate
and time-consuming checks have been introduced at the Gibraltar...
The National Crime Agency will be a new non-ministerial Department created by the Crime and Courts Act, which achieved Royal Assent in April 2013. The agency will become operational on 7 October 2013.
There...
Trial by a jury of one’s peers is a crucial and long established feature of our justice system and jury service is one of the most important civic duties that anyone can be asked to perform. Currently the...
I refer to the application made by Able Humber Ports Ltd on 16 December 2011 under section 37 of the Planning Act 2008 regarding a proposed development known as the Able Marine Energy Park comprising a quay of...
Updated: Added updated version
This document contains a list of community covenants in Wales. It includes external links that take you straight through to the relevant council’s website and information ...
Updated: Added updated version
This document contains a list of community covenants in the north east. It includes external links that take you straight through to the relevant council’s website and information...
DECC set up a tracking survey in early 2012 to understand and monitor public attitudes to the Department’s main business priorities. The survey runs four times a year and consists of one longer, annual survey...
Updated: Data updated to Monday 02 September.
Table last updated on 02 September 2013.
Weekly fuel pricesMS Excel Spreadsheet, 229KB
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Seminar will provide a practical guide to area classification taking into account recent research that has been carried out by the Health and Safety Laboratory. Seminar will also be of interest to those with ...
Lord Chief Justice's report 2013
This statistical bulletin provides estimates of the value and numbers of mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving UK companies with values of £1.0 million or more.
Latest data on domestic and overseas acquisitions and mergers.
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.
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel