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07 October 2013

Guidance: Bolivia – Consular Fees
seen at 20:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the fees due to changes in exchange rate

A full list of Consular fees

Policy paper: UK engagement with the World Bank 2013-14
seen at 18:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

The UK Multilateral Aid Review (MAR) published in March 2011 comprehensively assessed the value for money and reform priorities of multilateral organisations supported by DFID and in which the UK is an important...

Policy paper: Banking Reform Bill: government notes on amendments
seen at 18:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added Special Resolution Regime: Code of Practice – Annex on the new bail-in option

The government introduced the Financial Services (Banking Reform Bill) in the House of Commons on 4 February ...

Cheshire fertiliser firm sentenced over asbestos exposure
seen at 18:30, 7 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A fertiliser manufacturer has been sentenced after around 50 workers were exposed to potentially-deadly asbestos fibres at its plant at Ince Marshes near Ellesmere Port.

NHS Trust fined after radiologist exposed to radiation
seen at 18:30, 7 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been fined after an interventional radiologist was exposed to significant amounts of ionizing radiation.

Enter our short film competition
seen at 18:30, 7 October in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
The National Archives is inviting aspiring filmmakers to put our 'Files on film' by entering our short film competition.
The Gazette: opening up 350 years of UK history
seen at 18:30, 7 October in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
The London, Edinburgh and Belfast Gazettes have been brought together today into a new, re-launched, and fully searchable website: www.thegazette.co.uk.
Launching our new-look web pages
seen at 18:30, 7 October in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Today we have released the first pages of our newly designed website, improving the experience of customers using new and evolving technology and enabling quicker access into our content.
Back to school: new education resources go online
seen at 18:30, 7 October in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
The National Archives has expanded its award-winning range of online educational resources for teachers and students for the new school year.
UNESCO Memory of the World Register - nominations open
seen at 18:30, 7 October in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Are your collections something to shout about? Why not tell the world?
Statistics: Rural Urban Classification leaflet
seen at 16:32, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Rural Urban Classification summary user guide leaflet.

For further information you can contact:rural.statistics@defra.gsi.gov.ukTwitter Defra Helpline: 08459 33 55 77 (Monday to Friday: ...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 16:32, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated livestock 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...

Statistics: Breach report: HMRC tax and NIC receipts
seen at 16:32, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

A breach of the Code of Practice occurs where one or more provisions of the Code were not followed in situations where an exemption or exception had not been approved by the UK Statistics Authority’s Head of ...

Consultation outcome: English Business Survey user review
seen at 16:32, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) releases English Business Survey statistics every month for England and its regions. We also publish more ...

Statistics - national statistics: User engagement and the business population estimates
seen at 16:32, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest minutes to BPDS meeting

The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) recognises the importance of effective engagement with users of the Business Population Estimates (BPE) ...

FOI release: Number of sanctions imposed on JSA claimants in Leeds: Oct 2009 to Oct 2012
seen at 16:32, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Statistical Freedom of Information response about the number of sanctions imposed on JSA claimants in Leeds from Oct 2009 to Oct 2012.

Promotional material: GREAT British Education Mission Santo Domingo
seen at 16:32, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

What will you get from this Trade Mission:

Business Forum: the chance to present your educational institution to representatives of the main universities

The possibility of having...

FOI release: FOI releases for September 2013
seen at 16:32, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Justice FOI releases for September 2013

2014 Prohibited List Published by World Anti-Doping Agency
seen at 16:32, 7 October in News (Our copy).
Information on changes to the World Anti-Doping List of Prohibited Substances and Methods for 2014
Liz Nicholl congratulates new CEO of the British Olympic Association
seen at 16:32, 7 October in UK Sport (Our copy).
Following the announcement of Bill Sweeney as the new CEO of the BOA today, Liz Nicholl, CEO of UK Sport...
UK Sport Chair Rod Carr thanks Hugh Robertson and welcomes new Sports Minister Helen Grant
seen at 16:32, 7 October in UK Sport (Our copy).
UK Sport Chair Rod Carr thanks Sports Minister Hugh Robertson and welcomes Helen Grant
News story: New strategy to disrupt serious and organised crime
seen at 16:31, 7 October in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Wide-ranging plans to tackle the threat of serious and organised crime have been announced by the Home Secretary Theresa May as she unveiled the government’s new Serious and Organised Crime Strategy.

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Appointment of a Administrative Court Liaison Judge for the North and North-Eastern Circuits
seen at 16:31, 7 October in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Judicial Office news release
Open consultation: Protecting local authority leaseholders from unreasonable charges
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

This consultation proposes that all future central government assistance for works of repair, maintenance or improvement, provided by the Secretary of State or the Homes and Communities Agency is included in ...

Guidance: Protect your off road vehicle - INF85
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of the INF85 - Protect your off road vehicle

A scheme has been introduced to register off road vehicles (mainly motorcycles, construction, plant machinery) in order to improve ...

Transparency data: Ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations April to June 2013
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for business managers

Ministerial gifts (both received and given), hospitality, travel and meetings for ministers within the Cabinet Office, including data for the Prime Minister, Deputy...

Policy paper: Serious organised crime strategy
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Serious and organised crime is a threat to our national security and costs the UK more than £24 billion a year.

The Home Office together with its partners in government and law enforcement will...

Guidance: 2014 to 2015 revenue funding: guide for local authorities
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: - Added examples of good practice on the growth fund from local authorities. - Added additional information on common issues raised by local authorities, including in-year rates adjustments.

This...

Guidance: Ministry of Defence Police Committee: meeting minutes
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new committee meeting minutes for 13 February and 14 May 2013.

The minutes of the Ministry of Defence Police Committee provide summaries of the meetings and the main issues discussed.

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Policy paper: The strategic vision for girls and women: Two years on
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

The strategic vision for girls and women: Two years on sets out what has been achieved in the 2 years since the initial strategy.

Policy paper: Traded carbon: updated short-term values used for modelling purposes
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added to a new document series on Carbon Valuation.

‘Traded carbon values’ have been developed for modelling energy market production and investment decisions.

Guidance: Guide on Firearms Licensing Law 2013
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consolidated guidance now available.

This document provides consolidated guidance on firearms licensing legislation. This guide is not intended to be a definitive statement of the law, but a cohesive...

Transparency data: Minister's quarterly summary information: April - June 2013
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Details of hospitality, gifts, overseas travel and meetings for Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC

Independent report: Planning Evaluability Assessments
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this synthesis paper is to produce a short practically oriented report that summarises the literature on Evaluability Assessments, and highlights the main issues for consideration in planning an...

FOI release: Work Programme referrals and job outcomes by region: June 2011 to June 2013
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information statistical request on Work Programme referrals and job outcome achievements by region in Great Britain from June 2011 to June 2013.

FOI release: JSA claims under reconsideration or appeal in Lincolnshire: 1 Apr 2010 to 21 Oct 2012
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information statistical request on the number of JSA sanctioned claimants who asked for a reconsideration or appealed the original decision in Lincolnshire Jobcentre Plus Offices from 1 April 2010 ...

News story: New strategy to disrupt serious and organised crime
seen at 14:31, 7 October in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Wide-ranging plans to tackle the threat of serious and organised crime have been announced by the Home Secretary Theresa May as she unveiled the government’s new Serious and Organised Crime Strategy.

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Tribunal Judge Retirement - Jarvis
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Tribunal Judge Catriona Jarvis retires with effect from 28 September 2013.
Appointment of President of the Competition Appeal Tribunal
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Chris Grayling MP, has appointed The Honourable Mr Justice Roth to be President of the Competition Appeal Tribunal with effect from 5 November 2013.
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Simler
seen at 14:31, 7 October in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Miss Ingrid Ann Simler, Q.C., to be a Justice of the High Court with effect from 28 October 2013 on the retitrement of Mr. Justice Henriques.
Ben Ashford charged with possession of criminal property and unauthorised access to computer material
seen at 14:30, 7 October in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "The CPS has today authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Ben Ashford with one offence of possession of criminal property and one...
Six charged over £11m carbon credit fraud
seen at 14:30, 7 October in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Ms Jaswant Narwal, Deputy Head of Fraud at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "Following a thorough investigation by Kent Police, the CPS has authorised charges against six men in connection with an alleged...
Amanda Hutton guilty of manslaughter
seen at 14:30, 7 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...
Director of Public Prosecutions publishes fuller reasons for decision not to prosecute doctors over abortion case
seen at 14:30, 7 October in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, issued the following statement:
Guidance: Thailand – List of Lawyers
seen at 11:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated of a list of lawyers

The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice

Research and analysis: Cyber crime: a review of the evidence
seen at 11:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

This review focuses on evidence relating to cyber-dependent crimes (for example, the spread of viruses and other malware; hacking and DDoS attacks) and cyber-enabled crimes (for example, cyber-enabled fraud and...

Research and analysis: Understanding organised crime: estimating the scale and the social and economic costs
seen at 11:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Home Office Research Report 73 outlines evidence on organised acquisitive crime types; organised child sexual exploitation; counterfeit currency; drugs supply; organised environmental crime; firearms; organised...

Research and analysis: Understanding criminal careers in organised crime
seen at 11:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Home Office Research Report 74 looks at the criminal careers of offenders involved in organised crime. It examines the characteristics, criminal histories and the offence trajectories for organised crime offenders...

Correspondence: Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Unit: newsletters
seen at 11:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October newsletter added

The latest news from the Cabinet Office Legacy Unit on recent activity and progress on “Inspired By 2012” projects.

Policy paper: Serious and organised crime strategy
seen at 11:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Serious and organised crime is a threat to our national security and costs the UK more than £24 billion a year.

The Home Office together with its partners in government and law enforcement will...

Pension statements and the annual allowance
seen at 11:31, 7 October in TPAS News (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs have today issued a press release relating to pension statements and the annual allowance.

In the release HMRC say:

The annual allowance for tax relief on pension savings...

Open consultation: Company filing requirements
seen at 10:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

The government has reviewed company law as part of its commitment to reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens under the Red Tape Challenge. We believe that there is scope to simplify the processes for filing...

Transparency data: DWP ministers' hospitality: April to June 2013
seen at 10:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Details of hospitality received by the Department for Work and Pensions’ ministers’ from April to June 2013.

Guidance: Concessionary bus travel reimbursement calculator
seen at 10:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Reimbursement calculator 2014 to 2015 added.

Summary

Concessionary bus travel reimbursement calculator.

Related documents Guidance on reimbursing bus operators for concessionary travel...
Transparency data: HMT Ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel: 1 April to 30 June 2013
seen at 10:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

This document contains information about our ministers’ meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel for the period 1 April to 30 June 2013.

Guidance: Guidance on reimbursing bus operators for concessionary travel
seen at 10:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2014 to 2015 guidance added.

Guidance to help local authorities and bus operators calculate reimbursement for carrying concessionary passengers.

Related documents Concessionary bus travel...
Transparency data: DWP ministers’ meetings with external organisations: April to June 2013
seen at 10:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Meetings between DWP ministers and external organisations from April to June 2013.

Consultation outcome: Driving test language support
seen at 10:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the response to consultation report.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) wants to know your views on removing the language support given to some driving test candidates.

At the...

Guidance: Health and Wellbeing Tax Plan: Your guide to making a disclosure
seen at 10:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables in appendix A

This guide tells you about the Health and Wellbeing Tax Plan voluntary disclosure opportunity which runs from 7 October 2013 to 6 April 2014. It will be of interest...

Policy paper: Strategic framework for road safety
seen at 10:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added final update to the strategic framework for road safety's action plan.

The strategic framework for road safety sets out our approach to continuing to reduce killed and seriously injured casualties...

Transparency data: DWP ministers' overseas travel: April to June 2013
seen at 10:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Overseas travel for DWP ministers, including purpose of trip, and travel and accommodation costs from April to June 2013.

New funding rounds launch, supporting arts and culture for the future
seen at 10:31, 7 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
New funding rounds launch, supporting arts and culture for the future
Guidance: Fair Deal guidance
seen at 09:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).
Background

The new Fair Deal guidance is published following two consultation exercises. The response to an initial consultation on reform of the Fair Deal policy was published in November 2012. This can be ...

Guidance: China Intellectual Property Newsletter
seen at 09:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the newsletter with the latest version.

We publish an ad-hoc newsletter to inform UK stakeholders of recent developments in the Chinese intellectual property (IP) environment. The content...

Guidance: Minimum service delivery standards for Work Programme providers
seen at 09:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This updated document reflects minimum service delivery changes which have been formally amended through contract variations affecting the following providers only - Rehab Jobfit, Working Links, Newcastle...

Guidance: Minimum service delivery standards for Work Programme providers
seen at 09:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The minimum service delivery standards document has been updated to reflect changes, which have been formally amended through contract variations, affecting the following providers only - Rehab Jobfit...

FOI release: Fleet size and delivery profile tables for the Thameslink invitation to tender
seen at 09:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

This Freedom of Information response concerns the fleet size and delivery profile tables for the Thameslink invitation to tender.

FOI release: Intercity Express Programme trains
seen at 09:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information response to queries regarding the Secretary of State for Transport’s recent decision to purchase or lease Intercity Express Programme trains.

FOI release: Number getting ESA and who are eligible or getting DLA: Feb 2013
seen at 09:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of information statistical request for statistics on the number of claimants getting Employment and Support Allowance who are eligible or getting Disability Living Allowance: February 2013.

Corporate report: Modernising the taxation of corporate debt and derivative contracts: working group minutes
seen at 09:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minutes for Working Group 3 meeting on 10 September 2013 added

A consultation document ‘Modernising the taxation of corporate debt and derivative contracts’ was published on 6 June 2013. ...

Giant channels discovered beneath Antarctic ice shelf
seen at 09:31, 7 October in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC's BAS scientists help uncover ice channels that may help predict future of Antarctic ice sheet.
Stress a key factor in causing bee colonies to fail
seen at 09:31, 7 October in NERC news (Our copy).
Extended periods of stress can cause bee colony failures, according to new research part-funded by NERC.
Policy paper: Business and Social Mobility: a Manifesto for Change
seen at 02:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

Organisations are only as good as their people, so it’s vital for business success that firms identify and recruit the best individuals. Yet there’s growing evidence that when it comes to making the most of their...

Guidance: Enterprise zone capital grant fund: bidding guidance
seen at 02:31, 7 October in Search (Our copy).

The ‘Building Foundations for Growth’ enterprise zones capital grant fund is a £100 million fund being made available in the financial year 2014 to 2015 to accelerate development in enterprise zones...