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03 October 2013

Guidance: Dominican Republic – Consular Fees
seen at 20:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Consular Fees for October 2013 added

A full list of Consular fees

Magistrates in post 2009
seen at 20:30, 3 October in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Magistrates in post 2009
FOI release: Appeal outcomes against WCA decisions by area from 2008 to 2012
seen at 18:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

This is a response to a Freedom of Information request covering the percentage of outcomes of completed appeals against a fit for work (FFW) decision at the initial Work Capability Assessment (WCA), by area from...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 3 October 2013 in CSV and PDF formats.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile...

National Curriculum Assessments at Key Stage 1 in England - including phonics screening check, 2013
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides information on the achievements of eligible pupils (typically 7 year olds) in the National Curriculum assessments at Key Stage 1 (KS1).
FOI release: LAN/WLAN contracts in Defra
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Existing supplier and average spend on LAN/WLAN contract provision and maintenance.

FOI release: Conditions of RDPE grant funding to Ensors Gloucestershire Ltd.
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Conditions of the RDPE grant funding awarded to Ensors Gloucestershire Limited.

FOI release: Cost of landline telecommunications
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The rates the department pays for landline telecommunications services.

FOI release: Details of server and storage contracts in Defra
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Details of server(hardware and software) and storage (SAN) contracts in Defra

FOI release: Defra's 20 most accessed websites
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Information on the 20 websites most accessed by Defra staff over the most recent 5 month period.

FOI release: Audits at approved Driver CPC training centres
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Guidance: British Forces Post Office: last dates of posting
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The ‘Last dates of posting’ list contains dates for the:

last recommended posting dates for letters (both air and surface) latest recommended posting dates for worldwide parcels ‘Christmas Families...
FOI release: Review of the Firearms law: guidance to the police - contributing organisations
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Some of the information released was missing in the HTML version.

FOI release 26987

A list of all of the organisations that the Home Office has contacted to ask to comment on the proposed...

Statistics - national statistics: Immigration statistics, July to September 2012
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Documents 'Statistical news release: immigration statistics July - September 2011' and 'Pre-release access to the immigration statistics, July - September 2011' replaced with 'Statistical news release...

Guidance: Impact assessment calculator
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheet updated.

Provides help for policy officials to calculate the figures needed for their impact assessment. The calculator automatically generates the key figures needed for the impact...

FOI release: Driver CPC training: approved centres, companies, courses content and number of delegates
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Correspondence: ACMD advice on the scheduling of khat
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Advice on the scheduling of khat under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001).

Correspondence: ACMD advice on the scheduling of GHB
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

ACMD advice to Jeremy Browne MP on the scheduling of GHB.

Guidance: HM Naval Base Devonport Site Event Report Committee (SERC) annual reports
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added annual report for 2011 and 2012.

The purpose of these publications is to update the Site Safety Committee (SSC) on nuclear and radiological event reporting and to provide a summary of trends...

Guidance: Magistrate advisory committee recruitment information
seen at 16:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

You need to apply to the advisory committee for your local court.

Check the list of advisory committees to find out if there are any vacancies in your area, and where you need to apply.

OFFA highlights importance of guidance for part-time students
seen at 16:31, 3 October in OFFA (Our copy).

The Director of Fair Access to Higher Education has called for clearer information, advice and guidance to be provided to prospective mature and part-time students. His comments follow the publication by the <...

Amanda Hutton guilty of manslaughter
seen at 16:30, 3 October in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Malcolm Taylor, from CPS Yorkshire and Humberside’s Complex Casework Unit, said: "This was a truly tragic case involving the death of a little boy, Hamzah Khan, whose body, showing signs of extreme malnutrition, ...
Statistics: HMRC Tax and NICs receipts for the UK
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

They include historical receipts for all the taxes on a monthly and annual basis, and commentary on year to date receipts within the bulletin.

Research and analysis: Payday lending research reports
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Two BIS reports provide further insights and research information on the payday market. This will help to strengthen the evidence base and help inform government and the regulators on the transfer of consumer...

Consultation outcome: Support for mortgage interest: call for evidence
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final outcome added to the page.

The government set out its ideas on simplifying the help provided towards mortgage interest payments for working age and pensioner home owners. It also sought views...

Research and analysis: Ukraine's sustainable energy future project tender announcement
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The project has been developed by the British Embassy Kyiv and approved for funding by the FCO Bilateral Programme.

Its main purpose is to strengthen UK-Ukraine ties in the energy sector, with a focus...

Research and analysis: Definitions in tax legislation and their contribution to complexity
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The Office of Tax Simplification is carrying out a project to identify and measure the factors responsible for tax complexity. As part of this project, definitions in tax legislation have been considered and ...

Guidance: Credit Card Payment Authorisation Form - Belgium
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Please print this form, enter your personal information and credit card details as instructed and enclose it with your application. A separate credit card authorisation form should accompany each application.

Guidance: Credit Card Payment Authorisation Form - Luxembourg
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Please print this form, enter your personal information and credit card details as instructed and enclose it with your application. A separate credit card authorisation form should accompany each application.

Guidance: Austria – Consular Fees
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Fee Table.

A full list of Consular fees

Statistical data set: Ambient Gamma radiation dose rates across the UK
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest data published.

This data is received from fixed gamma radiation dose rate monitors and measures the ambient (or background) gamma radiation dose rate across the UK on an hourly basis.

FOI release: Ministerial contact with Cuadrilla
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on contact between DECC ministers and Cuadrilla since September 2012.

Statistical data set: Rural services series
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The Rural Services Series monitors trends in access to services. This analysis uses the road network to give more accurate results of the distances from each Output Area (OA) to each service. These figures give...

Guidance: Malta – Consular Fees
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded new consular fees

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Quality assurance framework: case law
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a new case law document.

The documents provide details of the findings from relevant challenges to the disclosure of information under Part V of the Police Act 1997. The documents further...

Guidance: Environmental Reporting Guidelines: Including mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting guidance
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect new requirements from 1 October for all UK quoted companies to report on their greenhouse gas emissions.

This document is designed to help companies in complying with the greenhouse...

FOI release: Compulsory purchases of land in Essex
seen at 14:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Compulsory purchases of land situated in the parishes of Thurrock and Billericay in the county of Essex.

Enterprising Libraries: ten library projects receive Arts Council funding to support the development of local businesses
seen at 14:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Enterprising Libraries: ten library projects receive Arts Council funding to support the development of local businesses
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 14:30, 3 October in UK Sport (Our copy).
News and results from Badminton England, British Gymnastics, British Rowing, British Sailing and others.
Criminal Practice Directions
seen at 14:30, 3 October in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Criminal Practice Directions
Open consultation: Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 - Shared Buildings Regulations
seen at 11:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The Consultation seeks views on draft Regulations for registration of shared religious buildings for solemnization of marriages of same sex couples under the provisions of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act ...

Transparency data: OTS board meeting minutes: 19 September 2013
seen at 11:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The OTS Board sets the strategic direction of the Office. It is made up of the OTS Chairman, the OTS Tax Director, a senior official from both HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs and two co-opted members...

Transparency data: Workforce management information: 2013
seen at 11:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 2013 data added.

These data cover:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs Notes

These figures...

Guidance: Details of the Green Bus Fund
seen at 11:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table updated with latest details of grants paid and offered.

The Green Bus Fund is supporting bus companies and local authorities in England to help them buy new low carbon buses. Its main...

Policy paper: Sub-offices of assay offices: policy paper
seen at 11:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Family Jewels is no longer a sub-office of the Birmingham Assay Office, and has been removed from the list of sub-offices.

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has the power to authorise an assay...

Transparency data: Employee benefits and expenses committee minutes: 19 September 2013
seen at 11:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

These minutes were taken at the employee benefits and expenses review committee meeting on 19 September 2013.

Thames Festival takes its focus back to the river
seen at 11:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Thames Festival takes its focus back to the river
EFG London Jazz Festival celebrates its 21st birthday in style by bringing jazz to a mass audience
seen at 11:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
EFG London Jazz Festival celebrates its 21st birthday in style by bringing jazz to a mass audience
Arts Council England investment secures prime location for Focal Point Gallery
seen at 11:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Arts Council England investment secures prime location for Focal Point Gallery
Turner Contemporary: a million reasons for Margate to celebrate
seen at 11:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Turner Contemporary: a million reasons for Margate to celebrate
Cultural programmes run alongside Rugby League World Cup
seen at 11:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Cultural programmes run alongside Rugby League World Cup
Northern Stage production receives Edinburgh Fringe Festival award
seen at 11:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Northern Stage production receives Edinburgh Fringe Festival award
New venue Cast opens in Doncaster
seen at 11:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
New venue Cast opens in Doncaster
New funding rounds launch today, supporting arts and culture for the future
seen at 11:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
New funding rounds launch today, supporting arts and culture for the future
Guidance: DFTDC: breathing apparatus instructor (BAI) course
seen at 10:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The breathing apparatus instructor (BAI) course will provide personnel with the skills and knowledge required to enable them to carry out the training of personnel in the use of breathing apparatus (BA) and associated...

Guidance: DFTDC: fire safety courses
seen at 10:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The fire safety module 2 course is designed to provide students with the functional requirements to carry out a fire risk assessment and complete the fire safety management plan for the Ministry of Defence Estate...

Guidance: Nepal – Consular Fees
seen at 10:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees

A full list of Consular fees

Promotional material: desider 2013
seen at 10:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the October edition (issue 65)

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...

Arts venues celebrate five years on…
seen at 10:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Arts venues celebrate five years on…
Freight rail usage quality report 2013-14 Q1
seen at 10:31, 3 October in What's new (Our copy).
Freight rail usage quality report 2013-14 Q1
New data from ORR shows rail freight usage is on the rise
seen at 10:31, 3 October in What's new (Our copy).
New data from ORR shows rail freight usage is on the rise
Welsh Exports - Quarter 2 2013
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) estimates of exports from Wales.
UK Business: Activity, Size and Location - 2013
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication is compiled from the Inter Departmental Business Register (IDBR) which contains information on VAT traders and PAYE employers in a statistical register. The publication contains tables on local...
National Curriculum Assessments at Key Stage 1 in England - including phonics screening check, 2013
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides information on the achievements of eligible pupils (typically 7 year olds) in the National Curriculum assessments at Key Stage 1 (KS1).
Transparency data: DWP business plan transparency measures
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated measure 18: Proportion of customers for whom providers have achieved a Job Outcome payment at 12 months on the Work Programme. Updated latest data and 3 supporting CSV files: Proportion of ...

Corporate report: VOSA effectiveness report 2012 to 2013
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

VOSA’s effectiveness report contains data on vehicle testing and enforcement activity - including details on volumes and outcomes for both.

The data covers heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), public service...

Corporate report: VOSA business plan 2013 to 2014
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 'Related Documents' have been updated so that they now link to the 2012-2013 versions of the VOSA Effectiveness Report and Annual Report and Accounts.

This 2013 to 2014 business plan highlights...

Corporate report: VOSA annual report and accounts 2011 to 2012
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 'Related documents' section has been updated with a link to the 2012-13 VOSA Effectiveness Report.

The VOSA annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2012.

Previous annual...
Corporate report: VOSA annual report and accounts 2012 to 2013
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 'Related documents' section has been updated with a link to the 2012-13 VOSA Effectiveness report.

The VOSA annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2013.

Previous annual...
Guidance: United Kingdom forward programme of possible bilateral air services talks
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest list of possible talks added.

International air services (apart from services within the European Union) are governed by the provisions of inter-governmental instruments.

These ...

Transparency data: Junior staff: posts, reporting lines, payscales and team sizes (March 2013)
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

As part of the government’s transparency agenda, we have published:

Junior staff posts, reporting lines, payscales and team sizes

This document contains the March 2013 release.

Transparency data: Senior Civil Service (SCS): members' salaries (March 2013)
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

As part of the government’s transparency agenda, we have published:

Senior Civil Service (SCS) members’ salaries at pay band 2 and above

This document contains the March 2013 release.

Guidance: Senior Traffic Commissioner's statutory guidance and statutory directions
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised documents and new 'Limousines and novelty vehicles' publication added.

The Local Transport Act 2008 requires the Senior Traffic Commissioner to provide guidance and directions as to the...

Guidance: Estonia – Consular Fees
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Consular Fees for October 2013 file uploaded

A full list of Consular fees

Statistics: Benefit cap: number of households capped to August 2013
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The government introduced a cap on the total amount of benefit that working-age households can get so that, broadly, households on out-of-work benefits will no longer get more in welfare payments than the average...

Statistical data set: Live tables on rents, lettings and tenancies
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables 750 to 754 have been discontinued. They have been replaced by the tables accompanying the statistical release on Social housing lettings in England.

Details about the different data sources...

Research and analysis: Improving outputs on social housing lettings
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

This report presents the outcome of a project to improve the quality, coherence and commentary around data published on lettings of social housing.

This project was funded by the UK Statistics Authority...

Statistics - national statistics: Phonics screening check and national curriculum assessments at key stage 1 in England: 2013
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

This statistical first release (SFR) provides provisional 2012 to 2013 information on the achievements of both eligible pupils in the phonics screening check and those pupils at the end of key stage 1 (KS1) in...

Statistics - national statistics: UK Official holdings of international reserves, September 2013
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

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.

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly prices.

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

Statistics: Jobcentre Plus activity with claimants potentially impacted by the benefit cap
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest release providing cumulative data to 13 September 2013.

The government introduced a cap on the total amount of benefit that working-age households can receive so that, broadly, ...

Consultation outcome: Removal of motor insurance certificates
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Response and impact assessment added.

This consultation seeks views on amending the Road Traffic Act 1988 to remove the need for insurers to issue a motor insurance certificate when an insurance...

Statistics: Social housing lettings in England: April 2012 to March 2013
seen at 09:31, 3 October in Search (Our copy).

The statistical release provides information on lettings of social housing in England during 2012 to 2013 by local authorities and private registered providers (PRPs).

Information about the tenancy, the...

The Prince of Wales records a Dylan Thomas poem for National Poetry Day
seen at 09:31, 3 October in (Our copy).
Dylan Thomas recording
Autumn Literature Festivals - Part 2: FlipSide
seen at 09:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Autumn Literature Festivals - Part 2: FlipSide
Library of Birmingham opened with 4 Squares Weekender
seen at 09:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Library of Birmingham opened with 4 Squares Weekender
Creative sector offers new employment opportunities for young people in the south west
seen at 09:31, 3 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Creative sector offers new employment opportunities for young people in the south west
Key Findings from the Integrated Household Survey: January 2012 to December 2012 (Experimental Statistics)
seen at 09:30, 3 October in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Key Findings from the Integrated Household Survey: January 2012 to December 2012 (Experimental Statistics)
UK Business: Activity, Size and Location - 2013
seen at 09:30, 3 October in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This statistical bulletin contains headline figures and commentary from the UK Business: Activity, Size and Location 2013 publication. Information provides a count of enterprises and local units produced from a...
Welsh Exports - Quarter 2 2013
seen at 02:31, 3 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) estimates of exports from Wales.
UK Business: Activity, Size and Location - 2013
seen at 02:31, 3 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication is compiled from the Inter Departmental Business Register (IDBR) which contains information on VAT traders and PAYE employers in a statistical register. The publication contains tables on local...
National Curriculum Assessments at Key Stage 1 in England - including phonics screening check, 2013
seen at 02:31, 3 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides information on the achievements of eligible pupils (typically 7 year olds) in the National Curriculum assessments at Key Stage 1 (KS1).
Universities awarded £19.5 million for overhaul of quantitative social science training
seen at 02:31, 3 October in HEFCE news (Our copy).
Fifteen universities across the UK will receive &pound;19.5 million to overhaul their social science teaching in an ambitious intervention to address the critical shortage of social scientists with the quantitative...