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23 October 2013

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall welcome Aung San Suu Kyi to Clarence House
seen at 20:31, 23 October in (Our copy).
Aung San Suu Kyi visit
Policy paper: Retail strategy: industry and government delivering in partnership
seen at 18:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication builds upon the BIS Retail Strategy, published on 9 October 2012.

Part 1: understanding UK retail

This part provides a government overview of the UK retail sector and its role...

Policy paper: Operation of the UK's counter-terrorist asset freezing regime: quarterly report to Parliament
seen at 18:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added report: July to September 2013

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...

Policy paper: Construction 2025: strategy
seen at 18:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to construction industry supply chain analysis document added

Sets out a vision and a plan for long-term strategic action by government and industry to continue to work together to promote...

Guidance: Firefighters’ pension scheme reforms
seen at 18:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Brandon Lewis' letter to the Fire Brigades Union - 23 October 2013.

These documents provide details of the firefighters’ pension scheme from 2015. Further details on the core parameters for...

Open consultation: Legislative Reform Order: Changes to entertainment licensing
seen at 18:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Just tried to mend link

This consultation is about implementing reforms to entertainment licensing via a Legislative Reform Order. It sets out proposals to amend the Licensing Act 2003 so...

Corporate report: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) triennial review
seen at 18:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

In April 2011 the Cabinet Office announced that all non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) still in existence following the reforms brought about by the Public Bodies Act would be substantively reviewed at least...

In the Matter of W (A Child) In the Matter of H (Children)
seen at 18:30, 23 October in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
In the Matter of W (A Child) In the Matter of H (Children)
Policy paper: Procurement policy note 09/13: Implementing the New Classifications Policy
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The new Government Security Classifications will be implemented from 2 April 2014. The information in this document only applies to central government departments, their agencies and non-departmental public...

International treaty: UK/Uzbekistan: Agreement on procedures for implementing transit of motorised armoured vehicles
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on procedures for implementing transit through the...

Consultation outcome: Transforming DVLA services
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated PDF - Transformation update.

This consultation is about DVLA’s plan to move away from a largely paper-based organisation to a modern, highly efficient, electronic business, providing more...

International treaty: UK/Uzbekistan: Agreement concerning the procedure for the Ground Transit of Cargo
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan concerning the procedure for the Ground Transit of...

Policy paper: Retail strategy: industry and government delivering in partnership
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This strategy is jointly owned by the government and the retail sector. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the British Retail Consortium and the Association of Convenience Stores, developed and...

International treaty: UK/Finland: Agreement concerning mutual protection of classified information
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Finland concerning the Mutual Protection of Classified Information...

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: August 2013
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

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.

Transparency data: Government Procurement Card HMT spend greater than £500: July 2013
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

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 &pound...

International treaty: UK/Bulgaria: Agreement concerning the protection of classified information
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria concerning the Protection of Classified Information...

Guidance: DBS Disclosure News: October 2013
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a Welsh version of DBS Disclosure News - October.

Read the October edition of DBS Disclosure News.

This month’s edition includes:

Police force delays Online tracking Application...
Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 2 to 8 November 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 devices...

Research and analysis: Construction industry: supply chain analysis
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This research paper provides an overview of the UK construction supply chain. The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills commissioned it to inform the Industrial Strategy for Construction.

Statistical data set: Local government pension scheme funds summary data: 2012 to 2013
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Data on scheme administration and fund management costs and analysis by type of authority, fund and scheme member.

Local government pension scheme funds summary data: 2012...
Statistical data set: Local government pension scheme funds local authority data: 2012 to 2013
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Local government pension scheme expenditure and income by local authority.

Local government pension scheme funds local authority data: 2012 to 2013

MS Excel...

International treaty: Beijing treaty on audiovisual performances
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances

Open consultation: Proposals for implementation of Electricity Market Reform
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supplier Obligation Impact Assessment and link to online response platform added.

The “Consultation on Proposals for Implementation” document was amended on 11 October 2013. Please refer to the...

Guidance: ‘Keep Warm Keep Well’ leaflet
seen at 16:32, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed introduction to indicate new edition coming. Changed lead organsiation from DH to PHE.

‘Keep Warm Keep Well’ is part of the Department of Health’s cold weather plan, which aims to protect...

Save the date! No Boundaries: the latest thought-leadership conference from ACE’s State of the Arts programme
seen at 16:31, 23 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Save the date! No Boundaries: the latest thought-leadership conference from ACE’s State of the Arts programme
Water watchdog’s money saving tips offer warm comfort in Wales as winter approaches
seen at 16:31, 23 October in CCWater rss feed (Our copy).
With winter set to turn up the heat on households’ energy usage the Consumer Council for Water has some top money saving tips to help dilute the impact on people’s budgets.
Customer complaints come under the spotlight at water watchdog meeting
seen at 16:31, 23 October in CCWater rss feed (Our copy).
Water companies’ performance and complaint levels will come under the spotlight at the next meeting of the Consumer Council for Water’s Northern Committee in Durham on Thursday, October 17.
Watchdog welcomes further fall in written complaints but warns against complacency
seen at 16:31, 23 October in CCWater rss feed (Our copy).
Written complaints from customers against water companies in Wales have fallen again but the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) says there is still much more to be done
Transparency data: Approved Geographical Names and Information
seen at 14:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with amended information.

This is the current Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) list of approved British English-language names and descriptive terms for countries and territories...

Consultation outcome: Revised PACE codes of practice: C and H
seen at 14:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response published

This consultation runs until Wednesday 25 September 2013.

Each draft has a covering note and detailed table outlining all the changes and their purpose with...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on revised PACE codes of practice 2013
seen at 14:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response published

This consultation runs until Friday 10 May 2013.

Each draft Code of Practice has a covering note outlining the changes and their purpose with links to the...

Guidance: Firefighters’ pension scheme reforms
seen at 14:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added open letter to chiefs and chairs - 23 October 2013.

These documents provide details of the firefighters’ pension scheme from 2015. Further details on the core parameters for reforms to the...

Form: Regional Growth Fund Programme application form
seen at 14:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Round 4 form replaced with Round 5 version.

Application forms parts 1 and 2, including guidance, for programme bids to round 5 of the Regional Growth Fund. Applicants need to complete both parts...

Form: Regional Growth Fund project application form
seen at 14:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with round 5 forms.

Application forms parts 1 and 2, including guidance, for project bids to round 5 of the Regional Growth Fund. Applicants need to complete both parts for their bid.

Correspondence: Vaccine update: issue 208 October 2013
seen at 14:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Flu is main topic for October’s issue but there are also updates on the encouraging uptake of MMR and all other children’s vaccines. There’s also a brief history of the development of vaccination in the UK with...

Guidance: The Personal Independence Payment toolkit
seen at 14:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the postcode map to show PIP reassessment areas from October 2013.

A toolkit to inform partner organisations about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to help them explain the changes to...

Tour de France 2014 route revealed
seen at 14:31, 23 October in UK Sport (Our copy).
The route for the 2014 Tour de France, of which the first three stages are in Great Britain, has been announced.
Saving for the future
seen at 14:31, 23 October in TPAS News (Our copy).

The thought of saving for retirement, in whatever form that takes, causes in many people a real sense of doom and gloom. Firstly because there are always other more immediate pressures on your money and secondly...

Financial protection arrangements – LSB response to Consumer Panel advice
seen at 14:30, 23 October in LSB (Our copy).
(23 October 2013) LSB responds to LSCP advice on whether or not regulators’ financial protection arrangements are adequate and the appropriate level of risk that consumers should bear
Winter Mortality in Scotland - 2012/13
seen at 11:32, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The difference between the number of deaths in the four-month 'winter' period and the average of the previous and subsequent four-month periods.
Guidance: Security policy framework
seen at 11:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Supplier Assurance Framework' - a good practice guide for departments.

The Security Policy Framework (SPF) describes the standards, best practice guidelines and approaches that are required...

Policy paper: PACE Code C 2013
seen at 11:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This revised version of PACE Code C sets out the requirements for the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects not related to terrorism in police custody by police officers.

This code has effect...

Policy paper: PACE Code B 2013
seen at 11:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This code has effect from 27 October 2013.

PACE Code B governs the exercise by police of statutory powers of entry, search and seizure.

Policy paper: PACE Code A 2013
seen at 11:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This PACE Code A has effect from 27 October 2013.

It covers the revised code of practice for stop and search and the requirements for officers to make a record of a stop or encounter.

Policy paper: PACE Code E 2013
seen at 11:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Code of practice on audio recording interviews with suspects.

This applies to interviews carried out after midnight on 26 October 2013.

Policy paper: PACE Code H 2013
seen at 11:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Revised code of practice in connection with the:

detention, treatment and questioning by police officers of persons in police detention under section 41 of, and schedule 8 to, the Terrorism Act...

Policy paper: PACE Code F 2013
seen at 11:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This code should be considered if an interviewing officer makes a visual recording with sound of an interview with a suspect after midnight on 26 October 2013.

Research and analysis: Understanding differences in life satisfaction between local authority areas
seen at 11:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Understanding differences in life satisfaction between local authority areas

This publication summarises Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) analysis which explores differences...

Statistics - national statistics: 2013 GCSE and equivalent results including key stage 3 provisional
seen at 11:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: File removed: error found in Additional tables 1 document (key stage 3 LA table data). Amended replacement will be available shortly.

This statistical first release (SFR) provides the earliest ...

British Cycling announces team for UCI Track World Cup
seen at 11:31, 23 October in UK Sport (Our copy).
Seven Olympic Champions included in squad for Gold Event Series competition in Manchester
Transparency data: UK Guarantees scheme: prequalified projects
seen at 10:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added Ineos Grangemouth Ethane Import and Storage Facilities

This table lists the status of projects that are currently prequalified for the UK Guarantees scheme and are seeking finance.

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Research and analysis: Evaluation: confirming electors through data matching
seen at 10:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The introduction of Individual Electoral Registration (IER) in Great Britain will modernise the way people register to vote, help to tackle electoral fraud and improve confidence in the electoral register. Any...

Research and analysis: Understanding differences in life satisfaction between local authority areas
seen at 10:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication summarises Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) analysis which explores differences between English local authority districts in how residents rate their life satisfaction. ...

Scottish Widows publishes Women & Pensions Report
seen at 10:30, 23 October in TPAS News (Our copy).

Today, Scottish Widows has released a report which shows the latest savings position for women.

Michelle Cracknell, Chief Executive of the Pensions Advisory Service said:

"We are pleased to ...

Private Fostering in Wales - 31 March 2013
seen at 09:34, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This statistical release provides information on fostering in Wales.
Local Authority Registers of People with Disabilities, Wales - 31 March 2013
seen at 09:34, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides data on the numbers of people on disability registers maintained by local authority social services departments.
NHS Cancer Waiting Times in Wales - August 2013
seen at 09:34, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides data on Cancer waiting times for Welsh NHS Trusts.
Scottish Manufactured Exports - 2013 Q2
seen at 09:34, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Time series of exports from Scotland's manufacturing sector.
Reported Road Casualties Scotland - 2012
seen at 09:34, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Final road accident and casualty statistics, updating provisional figures published in June. Presents detailed analyses and includes estimates of drink driving casualties and accident costs.
Public Sector Finances - Supplementary Table - September 2013
seen at 09:34, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Supplementary tables containing additional data relating to the Public Sector Finances statistical bulletin.
Air Passenger Duty Bulletin - September 2013
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on Air Passenger Duty receipts and passenger numbers for the UK.
Betting and Gaming Bulletin - September 2013
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides a full historic series of data detailing the amount of revenue collected from betting and gaming. In addition the bulletin provides information on duty rates with notes and commentary on the history of ...
Special Educational Needs in England - January 2013 - additional tables
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides information on the incidence and placement of pupils with SEN together with analyses on the characteristics of pupils by their stage of SEN.
Business Population Estimates for the UK and Regions - 2013 Edition
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides the only official government statistics that attempt to the estimate the total number of UK private sector businesses in the UK and their contribution to employment and turnover. Also provided...
Infrastructure Guarantees (Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

UK Guarantees was announced in July 2012 with enabling legislation, the Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Act 2012, receiving Royal Assent on 31 October 2012.

Today I am announcing that 40 projects, ...

Central Advisory Committee on Pensions and Compensation (Anna Soubry)
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 15 September 2011, Official Report, column 53-54WS, a written ministerial statement announced

the commencement of the triennial review of the central advisory committee (CAC) on pensions and compensation...

North Liverpool Community Justice Centre (Shailesh Vara, Assistant Whip, House of Commons)
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the Government’s response to the consultation on proposals for the future of the North Liverpool Community Justice Centre (NLCJC).

Having reviewed analysis of responses to the...

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Esther McVey)
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council met on 15 October 2013 in Luxembourg. The Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, my hon. Friend the Member for East Dunbartonshire...

Guidance: Visa Recommendation Letters: Information Note
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

From 01 November 2013 the British High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh will no longer be issuing Visa Recommendation Letters to British Nationals applying for visas to travel to any country. Visa officers are...

FOI release: Televisions and subscriptions at DfT
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This Freedom of Information response concerns the number of televisions and Sky television subscriptions in the department.

Statistics: HMRC statistics: statement of administrative sources
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The Code of Practice for Official Statistics requires all producers of official statistics to publish, in consultation with the National Statistician, a ‘Statement of Administrative Sources’ which lists:

...
Statistics: HMRC statistics: Pre-release access policy
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

HMRC’s arrangements for giving the Chief Executive, the Permanent Secretary for Tax, HM Treasury ministers with Departmental responsibility for HMRC and their key officials pre-release access to the organisation...

Statistics: HMRC pricing policy for statistical services
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Official Statistics published by HM Revenue & Customs are based mainly on data extracted from administrative or management systems. Data underlying these published figures are available for further analysis...

Correspondence: A1 Dishforth to Barton improvement scheme decision letter
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter stating that the A1 Dishforth to Barton improvement scheme result as well as the objections, arguments and explanations stated throughout in the process.

Independent report: HS2 Growth Taskforce: The challenge
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

This initial report sets out three key areas the taskforce will explore in forming its recommendations:

connecting markets, businesses and people unlocking regeneration and development delivering...
Statistics - national statistics: Special educational needs in England: January 2013
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with additional tables 1 and 2 covering SEN by primary need type and statements finalised within 26 weeks.

This statistical first release (SFR) provides analyses on the characteristics ...

Statistics: Local government pension scheme funds for England: 2012 to 2013
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Information on scheme income, expenditure, membership and retirements.

Statistics - national statistics: Business population estimates 2013
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

‘Business Population Estimates for the UK and Regions’ (BPE) provides the only official estimate of the total number of private sector businesses in the UK at the start of each year, with their associated employment...

Statistical data set: Weekly solar PV installation & capacity based on registration date
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Results for week ending 20 October published

The statistics presented in the table below, show the number of sub 50kW solar photovoltaic installations and capacity installed at the end of each ...

Statistics: Local government pension scheme funds for Wales: 2012 to 2013
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Information on scheme income, expenditure, membership and retirements.

Statistics: Children with special educational needs: an analysis - 2013
seen at 09:33, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

The Special Educational Needs (Information) Act (2008) requires the Secretary of State to publish information about children in England with SEN. This is the fifth annual statistical publication that has been...

Personal Well-being Across the UK, 2012/13
seen at 09:30, 23 October in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This bulletin presents experimental statistics from the second Personal Well-being Annual Population dataset, April 2012 to March 2013. Overall estimates of personal well-being are provided for each country of ...
Private Fostering in Wales - 31 March 2013
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This statistical release provides information on fostering in Wales.
Local Authority Registers of People with Disabilities, Wales - 31 March 2013
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides data on the numbers of people on disability registers maintained by local authority social services departments.
NHS Cancer Waiting Times in Wales - August 2013
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides data on Cancer waiting times for Welsh NHS Trusts.
Scottish Manufactured Exports - 2013 Q2
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Time series of exports from Scotland's manufacturing sector.
Reported Road Casualties Scotland - 2012
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Final road accident and casualty statistics, updating provisional figures published in June. Presents detailed analyses and includes estimates of drink driving casualties and accident costs.
Public Sector Finances - Supplementary Table - September 2013
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Supplementary tables containing additional data relating to the Public Sector Finances statistical bulletin.
Air Passenger Duty Bulletin - September 2013
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on Air Passenger Duty receipts and passenger numbers for the UK.
Betting and Gaming Bulletin - September 2013
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides a full historic series of data detailing the amount of revenue collected from betting and gaming. In addition the bulletin provides information on duty rates with notes and commentary on the history of ...
Special Educational Needs in England - January 2013 - additional tables
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides information on the incidence and placement of pupils with SEN together with analyses on the characteristics of pupils by their stage of SEN.
Business Population Estimates for the UK and Regions - 2013 Edition
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides the only official government statistics that attempt to the estimate the total number of UK private sector businesses in the UK and their contribution to employment and turnover. Also provided...
Consultation outcome: National insurance and self-employed entertainers
seen at 02:31, 23 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added response document.

This consultation seeks views on simplifying the future National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for self-employed entertainers. The intention is that any proposed change...