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12 November 2013

Day Seven: The Prince and The Duchess visit India
seen at 20:30, 12 November in (Our copy).
Day Seven: India
Safety alert – Use of chain flail/non standard cutting attachments on brush cutters
seen at 20:30, 12 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The European Commission (DG Enterprise and Industry) has required Member States to prohibit the placing on the market of flail-type cutting attachments consisting of several linked metal parts (e.g. chains) for...

LOA Annual Update 2013
seen at 20:30, 12 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
GERMANY LOCAL OVERSEAS ALLOWANCE (LOA) ANNUAL UPDATE 2013

The LOA rates are reviewed regularly and the results of the June 2013 Germany LOA update have now been published.

 

The aim...

BFG Fuel Coupon Price Change - 1 November 2013
seen at 20:30, 12 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

BFG COUPON SELLING PRICES 1. With effect from 0001 hrs 1 Nov 13, BFG fuel coupon selling prices for Nov 13 will be as follows:

Read More...

NoVA Forms Update
seen at 20:30, 12 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

This new DVLA Registration process which HQ BFG are facilitating comes as a result of a Government led programme to close all local DVLA offices throughout the UK by 13 Dec 13. The substitute process put in...

Policy paper: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 18:30, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added notice: HM Treasury Notice, 12.11.13 Terrorism and Terrorist Finance (Renewals)

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373

Corporate report: Human Rights Council Elections - UK Candidacy
seen at 18:30, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with a link to 12 November 2013 press release.

The UK has been successful in its bid for election to the UN Human Rights Council for the term January 2014 – December 2016.

For ...

Spotlight On: British Ski star James 'Woodsy' Woods
seen at 18:30, 12 November in UK Sport (Our copy).
Skier James Woods took time away from his hectic schedule to discuss Sochi 2014, inspiration and his hair
Addressing implementation gaps: improving cooperation between global and regional human rights mechanisms (WP1291)
seen at 18:30, 12 November in Wilton Park (Our copy).

The 10th in a series of annual human rights conferences sponsored by the Norwegian and Swiss Governments, this conference will draw on experience and good human rights practice across Europe to improve human ...

Open consultation: New Fair Deal and increases to member contribution
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Fair Deal is a non-statutory policy, issued by Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT), setting out how pensions are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers...

Research and analysis: Trafficking and Terrorism in the Sahel
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This FCO Research Analyst paper is intended to inform and provoke thought: it does not represent Government policy.

Research and analysis: The Changing Structure of Al Qaida
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This FCO Research Analyst paper is intended to inform and provoke thought: it does not represent Government policy.

Research and analysis: The Organisation of American States and the Drugs Debate
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This FCO Research Analyst paper is intended to inform and provoke thought: it does not represent Government policy.

Guidance: Firefighters’ pension scheme reforms
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Brandon Lewis' letter to the Fire Brigades Union - 12 November 2013

We are currently consulting on firefighter fitness and capability principles for national guidance. The closing ...

Guidance: Public health commissioning in the NHS 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The agreement for financial year 2014 to 2015 sets out how NHS England is accountable for the delivery of certain public health services and describes expert support from Public Health England.

The service...

Statistics - national statistics: Animal feed production
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Statistics notice updated with minor changes to text.

This publication includes monthly information on the retail production of compound animal feed in Great Britain and the quantity of raw materials...

Guidance: Using conditional cautions with sobriety requirements
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Provides guidance on the concept of conditional cautions with sobriety conditions, those eligible for this type of disposal, the conditions, failure and non-compliance and the lessons learned.

The annexes...

World Conference on Doping in Sport Gets Underway in Johannesburg
seen at 16:30, 12 November in News (Our copy).
Day-by-day summaries from the World Conference on Doping in Sport
R (on the application of the Enfield London Borough Council) -v- Barnet Clinical Commissioning Group and Others
seen at 16:30, 12 November in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
High Court (Queen's Bench Division) Administrative Court
Chilcot Inquiry
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the hold up was in the handing over information to the inquiry, the PMS said there nothing to add to what the PM had said in his most recent letter to Sir John Chilcot on 5 November. ...
Open consultation: Farriers Registration Council: reform of governance and structure
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views on how the Farriers Registration Council (FRC) will work in the future. It outlines proposals which aim to overcome some practical difficulties and reduce the risk of legal challenge...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on the Housing Transfer Manual
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary of responses to consultation.

This consultation is aimed primarily at local authority landlords (especially those considering stock transfer) and their tenants. In addition, housing...

Guidance: The housing (right to transfer from a local authority landlord) (England) regulations 2013
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This paper is statutory guidance for tenant groups who wish to explore their right to transfer their social housing stock away from the control of the council and to a private registered provider.

Statistics: Number of families and small children in a live Child Benefit award
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Statistics broken down into child age, gender, and size of family.

Statistics - national statistics: Investors by size of investment
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The maximum investment eligible for income tax relief was £500,000 from 2008 to 2009. The proportion of investors and amount of investment claiming income tax relief exactly at the maximum investment...

Guidance: Housing transfer manual: period to 31 March 2015
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for local authorities and tenant groups who are looking to transfer their housing stock to a private registered provider.

Transparency data: Benefit and pension rates: April 2013
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This publication lists the benefit and pension rates from April 2013 in CSV format. It also includes some rules on extra amounts that can be payable for dependents, and on how income and savings can affect entitlement...

Statistics: Quality report: alcohol duties publications bulletin and factsheet
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The bulletin was previously published as four separate bulletins covering beer and cider duties, spirits duties, wine of fresh grape and made wine duties, and contains information on historical and recent receipts...

Guidance: Advisory committee on antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections: annual reports
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The committee’s work is increasingly carried forward by subgroups that have been established to develop evidence-based guidance and other detailed pieces of work. They are chaired by a member of ARHAI and supported...

FOI release: Apprenticeships in Brighton and Hove
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Provides information on apprenticeships in Brighton and Hove by sector subject for the last 3 years.

This information has been released by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) under...

Policy paper: NHS Outcomes Framework 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The NHS Outcomes Framework 2014 to 2015 sets out the outcomes and corresponding indicators that will be used to hold NHS England to account for improvements in health outcomes, as part of the government’s Mandate...

Statistics: Quality report: Trusts
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Show the number of trusts broken down by various categories and the income of trusts broken down by income band.

Statistics: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC): operational statistics
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published October 2013 statistics.

About these statistics

These statistics aren’t classed as an ‘official statistic’. This means that they are not:

subject to scrutiny and assessment...
Corporate report: Government response to the Justice Committee’s Fifth Report of Session 2013–14 - Older Prisoners
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The Ministry of Justice has consulted with other government departments and partners to formulate the response and welcomes the committee’s interest in this area, agreeing that the needs of older prisoners is...

As winter rolls in let the stargazing begin!
seen at 14:30, 12 November in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
12 November 2013. We may not all be appreciating the extra hour of darkness in the evenings but for thousands of people across the UK this means more time for stargazing! New for this winter are 18 Dark Sky Discovery...
North West companies pitch Launchpad plans to investors
seen at 14:30, 12 November in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
A vibrant mix of small companies who have pitched their technologies and businessplans at a showcase event at Sci-Tech Daresbury are on their way to securing the funding they need to get their innovative ideas off...
Arts Council Chair Sir Peter Bazalgette talks at the Museums Association Conference 2013
seen at 14:30, 12 November in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Arts Council Chair Sir Peter Bazalgette talks at the Museums Association Conference 2013
UK Sport and Bupa extend partnership deal
seen at 14:30, 12 November in UK Sport (Our copy).
Deal for Bupa to be Official Health Insurance Partner of UK Sport extended until 2014
Contractors fined after worker fell from roof
seen at 14:30, 12 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A construction company and a sub-contractor from Bolton have been fined after inadequate scaffolding led to a worker falling from a roof and suffering a fractured skull and broken back.
HSE jobs – GIS Higher Scientist, HSL
seen at 14:30, 12 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

To provide scientific support in the area of GIS analysis expertise, and to assist with the design, development and management of solutions for clients and external customers.

HSE jobs – Environmental Compliance Manager, HSL
seen at 14:30, 12 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The purpose of this role is to undertake the role of environmental compliance manager and lead for the ISO14001 certified management system, and to play a major part in the development, amalgamation and alignment...

Administrative Data Research Network: Governance
seen at 14:30, 12 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Sir Alan Langlands regarding the governance of the Administrative Data Research Network and in response to the report of the Administrative Data Taskforce
Open consultation: Fees and charging: immigration and visas consultation
seen at 11:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This document does not contain proposed fee levels. These will be determined as part of our annual review of immigration and nationality fees.

We are keen to hear from all our stakeholders and welcome...

Policy paper: City Deal: Southampton and Portsmouth
seen at 11:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The City Deal is between the government, local businesses and leaders from Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire councils and the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership.

The deal, being signed today (12 ...

Form: BC3 representations form
seen at 11:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This form should be used by individuals who are the subject of an application to retain DNA profile/fingerprint records to submit their representations to the Biometrics Commissioner.

Also see Application...

Policy paper: A coastal concordat for England
seen at 11:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added list of interested early adopters for the coastal concordat

The coastal concordat is a standalone agreement about the consenting phase of development, complementing other government agency...

Policy paper: The NHS Mandate
seen at 11:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include revenue budget increase from £95,623 million to £95,873 million to take account of an additional £250 million to address seasonal pressures

This...

Consultation outcome: Refreshing the NHS Mandate
seen at 11:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response and outcome added.

The government is consulting on refreshing the Mandate to NHS England for 2014 to 2015. The Mandate sets the government’s ambitions for the NHS as well as...

Statistics: Disaggregation of HMRC tax receipts
seen at 11:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added details of a survey in the body.

These are experimental statistics.

More on HM Revenue & Customs receipts

These statistics are an experimental release. HMRC ...

Policy paper: NHS Mandate 2014 to 2015
seen at 11:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the ambitions for the health service for April 2014 to March 2015. It ensures that the Mandate to the NHS: April 2013 to March 2015, remains up to date and relevant, and was produced...

FOI release: Breakdown of renewables projections in UEP 2013
seen at 11:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on the breakdown of electricity related renewables projections in the ‘Updated Energy Projections’ (UEP), published in September 2013.

More talented artists to receive funding from Momentum
seen at 11:32, 12 November in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
More talented artists to receive funding from Momentum
Operating safely with gas appliances
seen at 11:31, 12 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated guidance to help individuals using and installing gas appliances to operate safely.
L56 – Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances
seen at 11:31, 12 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This newly updated Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance gives practical advice on the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. It is for anyone who may have a duty under the Regulations, including...

Statement to Parliament: Targeted consultation on immigration and visa charging principles
seen at 11:30, 12 November in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Minister for Immigration (Mark Harper):

People who need permission to visit the UK and those who want to live, work or study here must pay a fee for their visa. It is important that we seek input into how we...

Addressing implementation gaps: improving cooperation between global and regional human rights mechanisms (WP1291)
seen at 11:30, 12 November in Wilton Park (Our copy).

The 10th in a series of annual human rights conferences sponsored by the Norwegian and Swiss Governments, this conference will draw on experience and good human rights practice across Europe to improve human ...

Guidance: Netherlands – Consular Fees
seen at 10:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Consular fees as of 11 November 2013

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Green Book supplementary guidance: valuing infrastructure spend
seen at 10:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added doc: Early Financial Cost Estimates of Infrastructure Programmes and Projects and the Treatment of Uncertainty and Risk

This guidance on the assessment of infrastructure spending provides...

HTA's November e-newsletter is published
seen at 10:33, 12 November in Human Tissue Authority (Our copy).
The Human Tissue Authority has published the November edition of its e-newsletter.
Producer Price Inflation, October 2013
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
A comprehensive selection of data on input and output index series. Contains producer price indices of materials and fuels purchased and output of manufacturing industry by broad sector.
Level of Highest Qualification held by Working Age Adults in Wales - 2012
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents key statistics on the highest qualification held by adults of working age in Wales.
Consumer Price Indices - October 2013
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains price indices, percentage changes and weights for the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), Retail Prices Index (RPI) and the components that make up these indices. Internationally, the CPI is known as the Harmonised...
Producer Prices Indices - October 2013
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains indices on UK manufactured products together with the materials and fuel purchased, and the home sales at both broad and detailed industry levels. The data are used throughout business and government.
Producer Price Index - Rebasing (2010=100)
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Article about the rebasing of the Producer Price Index onto 2010=100.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 01/11/2013
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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.
Producer Price Index - October 2013
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
A comprehensive selection of data on input and output index series. Contains producer price indices of materials and fuels purchased and output of manufacturing industry by broad sector.
Aerospace and Electronic Cost Indices - August 2013
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains cost indices (purchase of materials and fuels, earnings and National Insurance, general expenses and combined costs) relating to four aerospace and electronics industries. The data are based on the revised...
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with the European Union - September 2013
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
Cereals Usage by Millers, Brewers and Maltsters - UK - September 2013
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This statistical release is an amalgamation of the statistical releases: Brewers, Distillers and Maltsters Usage and Stocks, Cereals Usage by Oatmeal Millers in the UK and Wheat Milled and Flour Production.
Animal Feed Statistics for Great Britain - September 2013
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on Animal Feed in Great Britain.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 11 November 2013
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Research Council UK (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt. Hon Friend the Minister of State for Universities and Science (David Willetts) has made the following statement.

Research Councils UK has today published management data on how spend has been allocated...

Violence Against Women and Girls Overseas (Baroness Northover, Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development has made the following statement.

I am pleased to take this opportunity to update the House on my role as Ministerial...

Research Councils UK (David Willetts, Minister of State (Universities and Science), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Research Councils UK has today published management data on how spend has been allocated across the nations of the United Kingdom from 2005-06 to 2012-13. These data have informed the Scottish analysis programme...

Ministerial Champion for Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Overseas (Lynne Featherstone, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Equalities Office)
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to take this opportunity to update the House on my role as Ministerial champion for tackling violence against women and girls overseas.

Violence against women and girls is a global pandemic...

Night Flying Restrictions (Robert Goodwill, Assistant Whip, House of Commons)
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government announced on 26 March 2012 an extension of the restrictions on night flying at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports for a period of two years until October 2014.

Our subsequent first stage...

Guidance: Roads investment in 2014
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Tables describing road schemes that will be under construction in 2014 on local and strategic road networks. Tables include estimates of the construction start and end dates, total scheme costs and the amount...

Statistics - national statistics: Cereal usage
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with figures to September 2013.

This monthly publication covers the use of wheat, barley and oats by wheat millers, flour producers, brewers, distillers, maltsters and oatmeal millers in...

Statistics - national statistics: Animal feed production
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with figures to September 2013.

This publication includes monthly information on the retail production of compound animal feed in Great Britain and the quantity of raw materials used. It...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly data published.

Table last updated on 12 November 2013.

Weekly fuel prices

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 232KB

...
Consumer Price Inflation, October 2013
seen at 09:30, 12 November in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Monthly CPI and RPI inflation indicators
House Price Index, September 2013
seen at 09:30, 12 November in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) House Price Index, previously published by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is a monthly release that publishes figures for mix-adjusted average...
Consumer Price Indices - October 2013
seen at 02:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains price indices, percentage changes and weights for the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), Retail Prices Index (RPI) and the components that make up these indices. Internationally, the CPI is known as the Harmonised...
Producer Prices Indices - October 2013
seen at 02:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains indices on UK manufactured products together with the materials and fuel purchased, and the home sales at both broad and detailed industry levels. The data are used throughout business and government.
Producer Price Index - Rebasing (2010=100)
seen at 02:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Article about the rebasing of the Producer Price Index onto 2010=100.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 01/11/2013
seen at 02:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
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.
Producer Price Index - October 2013
seen at 02:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
A comprehensive selection of data on input and output index series. Contains producer price indices of materials and fuels purchased and output of manufacturing industry by broad sector.
Aerospace and Electronic Cost Indices - August 2013
seen at 02:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains cost indices (purchase of materials and fuels, earnings and National Insurance, general expenses and combined costs) relating to four aerospace and electronics industries. The data are based on the revised...
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with the European Union - September 2013
seen at 02:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
Cereals Usage by Millers, Brewers and Maltsters - UK - September 2013
seen at 02:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This statistical release is an amalgamation of the statistical releases: Brewers, Distillers and Maltsters Usage and Stocks, Cereals Usage by Oatmeal Millers in the UK and Wheat Milled and Flour Production.
Animal Feed Statistics for Great Britain - September 2013
seen at 02:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on Animal Feed in Great Britain.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 11 November 2013
seen at 02:31, 12 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel