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03 December 2013

Guidance: Argentina - List of Public Notaries
seen at 20:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

The following list of English speaking notaries has been prepared by the British Embassy Buenos Aires for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice in Argentina.

The Prince of Wales visits Bedfordshire
seen at 20:31, 3 December in (Our copy).
Visit to Bedfordshire
The Duchess of Cornwall attends the ICAP Charity Day
seen at 20:31, 3 December in (Our copy).
ICAP Charity Day
Guidance: Memorandum of understanding/agreements on health, safety and environmental protection
seen at 18:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

The aim of these agreements is to clarify the relationship between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Ministry of Defence (MOD), United States Force (USF) in Great Britain, the Environment Agency (EA) ...

FOI release: Local Adaptation Advisory Panel (LAAP)
seen at 18:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

LAAP - FOI the work of the LAAP, including the written minutes of the meetings of the LAAP.

Guidance: Brazil – Consular Fees
seen at 18:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees for December.

A full list of Consular fees

Brazil Consular Fees

PDF, 228KB, 2 pages

This file...
FOI release: Disclosures requested by the top ten registered bodies in October 2013
seen at 18:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Please could I have a list indicating the amount of disclosures requested by the top 10 registered bodies in October 2013?

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

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 23 December 2013 to 5 January 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

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

Transparency data: MOD exceptions to cross-government moratoria spending
seen at 18:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Q1 and Q2 2013/14 files.

To help tackle the budget deficit, the government introduced a new and ambitious approach to take out costs and waste in central government operations in order to...

Green economies (WP1272)
seen at 18:30, 3 December in Wilton Park (Our copy).

This event will bring together leading policy makers, business representatives and NGOs to share visions, evidence and ideas. Do ‘top-down’ green approaches offer promising frameworks? Might ‘bottom up’ approaches...

Further audit fraud charge authorised in A4E case
seen at 18:30, 3 December in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Jaswant Narwal, Deputy Head of Fraud at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "The CPS has today (Tuesday 3 December) authorised a further charge against three women and two men in connection with alleged fraudulent...
Lee Cyrus convicted for a series of sexual offences in Hampstead Heath
seen at 18:30, 3 December in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Lee Cyrus, previously known as Ivan Leach, was convicted today at Southwark Crown Court for 11 offences including exposure, robbery, aggravated burglary and wounding with intent. He will be sentenced on 13 December...
FOI release: Home Office refurbishment services agreement with Galliford Try
seen at 16:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 29157

Home Office framework agreement with Galliford Try for fit-out and refurbishment services for the Home Office estate as of March 2008, including length of contract and any extension ...

Research and analysis: ACRE advice: application to market GM carnations
seen at 16:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

This document is the advice to government from Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) on an application (ref. C/NL/13/01) to market carnation flowers genetically modified for petal colour and...

Research and analysis: ACRE advice: applicatIon to cultivate GM maize
seen at 16:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

This document is the advice to government from the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) on an application (ref. C/ES/01/01) from Pioneer Hi-bred International to market maize variety 1507 ...

Open consultation: Fire and rescue authorities transformation funds for 2015 to 2016: bidding process
seen at 16:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added calculator.

On 26 June 2013, the government’s spending round document announced £75 million of funds for 2015 to 2016 (£30 million of revenue and £45 ...

Guidance: School preference data collections 2014: guide
seen at 16:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides local authorities with information about the school preference data collections 2014, including the scope of the 2 collections, the data that should be included and how to submit returns...

Transparency data: Transactions over £25k: 2013-2014
seen at 16:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions over £25k during August 2013 have been added.

The data published shows spending on all items over £25k for each month as extracted from the Departmental accounting...

Policy paper: Pensions Bill 2013-2014 Keeling versions
seen at 16:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document following introduction into the House of Lords on 30 October 2013.

This document shows the changes to existing legislation that would result from the Bill and has been produced...

Transparency data: Diversity in public appointments
seen at 16:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Public appointments are ministerial appointments to the boards of public bodies. They are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

This is the first year that the government has published...

Speech: James Brokenshire speech on cutting organised and serious crime
seen at 16:30, 3 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Thank you for inviting me here today to open a very interesting day of discussion on an extremely important set of issues. To help set the context for your discussions, I would like to cover two main areas.

Re: P (A Child)
seen at 16:30, 3 December in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Approved judgment
Judicial Protocol on the Disclosure of Unused Material in Criminal Cases
seen at 16:30, 3 December in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Issued by the Lord Chief Justice
Corporate report: EU Commission review of waste policy and legislation: UK government response
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

The paper sets out the UK government’s response to a consultation run by the European Commission to inform a review of EU waste policy and legislation (‘the Review’). The response was sent to the European...

Guidance: British Forces Post Office locations
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the indicator list to the revised December 2013 edition

This document lists all British Forces Post Office (BFPO) locations, together with their respective numbers and their postcodes.

Guidance: British Forces Post Office: commercial contracts list
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Commercial contracts list to the revised December 2013

This British Forces Post Office (BFPO) commercial contracts list contains a list of all companies that are able to send...

Guidance: Attorney General’s guidelines on disclosure 2013
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

These guidelines are issued by the Attorney General for investigators, prosecutors and defence practitioners on the application of the disclosure regime contained in the Criminal Procedure and Investigations ...

FOI release: Communication by DECC to the IPCC
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Request for information detailing any communications by DECC to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on the recent ‘pause’ in global warming within the AR5 SPM.

Guidance: New and amended Approved Documents and compliance guides to support Part L
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this divisional circular letter is to bring to attention to all building control bodies and other interested parties the following guidance documents:

new Approved Document L1A: conservation...
Form: Academies: special academy model funding agreements
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

All academies established by the Secretary of State enter into a contract - the funding agreement - with a charitable company, which is often referred to as the academy trust.

The funding agreement provides...

Guidance: Rail franchising direct awards process guide
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

The ‘Rail franchising direct awards process guide’ provides instructions and guidance as to how direct awards will be negotiated and awarded with current operators.

On 26 March 2013 we published a ...

Guidance: School preference data collections 2014: technical specification
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 1.2 of the technical specification published.

This specification describes the requirements for the school preference data collections 2014. The data to be collected will consist...

Statistics: Pre-release access to statistics: DWP arrangements
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Chancellor and others added to benefit cap list.

We’ve published the DWP arrangements for pre-release access to statistics in the interests of openness and transparency.

Departments...

Corporate report: DVLA business plan 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monthly reporting against the business plan for October added.

The DVLA business plan sets out the agency’s plans for the coming year. It details our 16 key performance measures and 19 customer...

Guidance: NHS Primary Medical Services Directions 2013
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment to National Health Service (General Medical Services – Premises Costs) Directions 2013. These Directions provide clarification on the NHS Commissioning Board’s appointment of a valuer

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Form: Credit Card Payment Authorisation Form - Netherlands
seen at 14:32, 3 December 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: At a glance guide to the current medical standards of fitness to drive
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The duplicate entry under the Neuro Chapter heading for ‘Legal basis for the medical standards – Wording amended to 3rd EC Directive’ has been removed.

Guide to the current medical standards of...

UK science facility praised by international review.
seen at 14:32, 3 December in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
The United Kingdom's national research facility ISIS has been praised as innovative and world leading by an international panel. "Coming after Peter Higgs' Nobel Prize, this review by an international panel of experts...
Win Olympic medallist Muhammad's signed Taekwondo vest
seen at 14:32, 3 December in UK Sport (Our copy).
Win a Taekwondo vest signed by Olympic bronze medallist Lutalo Muhammad, plus tickets to the World Taekwondo Grand Prix
Case 227 – Gluten free hot chocolate can not be served due to health and safety regulations
seen at 14:32, 3 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The enquirer was due to travel on a seasonal promotion activity run by two connected steam heritage railway organisations. They sought information about whether the served hot chocolate was gluten free and was...

Open consultation: Court fees: proposals for reform
seen at 11:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

The courts play a vital role in our democracy. They provide access to justice for those who need it, help to maintain social order and support the proper functioning of the economy.

They:

deal with...
Guidance: The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel: guidance
seen at 11:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Money Bills guidance document added.

This page contains guidance about the drafting of legislation, produced by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for members of that office.

Corporate report: Triennial review of Technical Advisory Board
seen at 11:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

The Cabinet Office requires non-departmental public bodies to be reviewed every 3 years by their parent department.

This review of the Technical Advisory Board considered the key function of the NDPB ...

Research and analysis: Public attitudes to civil and family court fees
seen at 11:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

It provides evidence on what the public think of civil and family courts, the extent to which they feel it is acceptable to charge fees from court users to cover the cost of court services, and what level of ...

Research and analysis: Investment and risk monthly updates
seen at 11:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: November 2013 update published: contingent convertible bonds: a new type of asset

A round-up of forecasts and data with a special focus feature in each issue.

Previous issues of the GAD...

Guidance: Key stage 2 teacher assessment data collection 2014: technical specification
seen at 11:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

This specification will enable schools, local authorities, educational establishments outside of local authority control and those such as software suppliers working on their behalf to prepare and return the ...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 11:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest DMG memo 26/13.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent.

The introduction...

Statement to Parliament: Triennial review of the Technical Advisory Board
seen at 11:30, 3 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):

On 27 March 2012 I announced in Parliament through a written ministerial statement, the commencement of the triennial review of the Technical Advisory...

Further audit fraud charge authorised in A4E case
seen at 11:30, 3 December in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Jaswant Narwal, Deputy Head of Fraud at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "The CPS has today (Tuesday 3 December) authorised a further charge against three women and two men in connection with alleged fraudulent...
Nativity Scene Exhibition
seen at 11:30, 3 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

William Wordsworth’s FS2 classes submit entries into the Bad Lippspringe exhibition of Nativity scenes.

Read More...

Statistics: Universal Credit pathfinder statistics: Apr 2013 to 30 Sept 2013
seen at 10:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

These statistics are for the pathfinder areas for the period April 2013 to 30 September 2013. They cover total live caseload and starts on Universal Credit in the pathfinder areas, with breakdowns by Jobcentre...

Guidance: Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme 2014
seen at 10:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

The 2014 Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS) will provide assurance on almost all of the branded medicines bill for the NHS. The bill will stay flat over the first 2 years of the scheme and will grow...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly figures published.

Table last updated on 3 December 2013.

Weekly fuel prices

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 232KB

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Research and analysis: Relationship support trials for new parents: evaluation
seen at 10:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Much evidence exists around the breakdown of relationships and the negative associations this has on adult physical and mental health. Breakdown in this context refers not only to couple separation but also a...

Research and analysis: Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2012: national report for England
seen at 10:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a survey of the educational achievement of 15-year-olds organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

This...

FOI release: Economic effects of ban on neonicotinoids
seen at 10:31, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Neonicotinoids EIRs: whether Defra economists have carried out studies on (1) the possible economic effects of the ban on neonicotinoid insecticides on UK agriculture, and (2) the economic effects of the withdrawal...

£2 million boost for universities to support social ventures
seen at 10:31, 3 December in HEFCE news (Our copy).
UnLtd, HEFCE, universities and entrepreneurship support organisations across England will build a sustainable system of support for social entrepreneurs.
Four Seasons Garrison Christmas Fair Photos
seen at 10:30, 3 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
The Four Seasons Fair 2013 was held in Barker Bks Gymnasium, Paderborn on Sun 01 Dec. There were a large variety of stalls from across our community and of course the children received a visit from...
Transport and Travel Finance and the Economy - 2012
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Bulletin includes information on government expenditure, maintenance and jobs.
Mergers and Acquisitions involving UK companies - Q3 2013
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest data on domestic and overseas acquisitions and mergers.
2011 Census Analysis - Differences in disability prevalence by socio-economic occupational groupings in England, Wales, English regions and local authorities, 2011
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Analysis using the 2011 Census looking at the differences in disability prevalence between occupation types. The analysis is presented at national, regional and local authority level.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 22/11/2013
seen at 09:32, 3 December 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.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 2 December 2013
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Bovine Tuberculosis (Lord de Mauley, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Children, Schools and Families), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Right Hon Friend the Secretary of State (Owen Paterson) has today made the following statement.

A key element in the comprehensive strategy this Government is finalising to eradicate bovine TB (bTB) ...

Correction to Lords Written Answer (Lord Deighton)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House that an error has been identified in the written answer given to Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth at Official Report 25 November 2013 col 246W.

The full answer given was:

Asked...

Education: National Curriculum (Lord Nash)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Education (Rt Hon Michael Gove MP) made the following announcement: On 11 September 2013, I published the new national curriculum for all subjects except ...

EU: Eurojust (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Security (James Brokenshire) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

The Government has decided not to opt in to the European...

Local Government Ombudsman Service (Baroness Stowell of Beeston)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Brandon Lewis) made the following Written Ministerial Statement on 29 November 2013.

Earlier this year my rt...

National Fraud Authority (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon Friend the Home Secretary (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

As part of the Government’s reforms to policing and the fight against serious and organised...

Education Reform: National Curriculum (Michael Gove)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 11 September 2013, I published the new national curriculum for all subjects except for English, mathematics and science at key stage 4.

Today, I am publishing for consultation the programmes of study...

Bovine TB (Owen Paterson)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A key element in the comprehensive strategy this Government are finalising to eradicate bovine TB (bTB) in England within 25 years is successfully tackling the disease reservoir in the badger population.

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Eastern Partnership Summit (David Lidington)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister attended the third Eastern Partnership summit on 28 and 29 November 2013 in Vilnius, Lithuania. My right hon. and noble Friend Baroness Warsi accompanied him. The summit...

National Fraud Authority (Theresa May, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Also Shadow Minister for Women), Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

As part of the Government’s reforms to policing and the fight against serious and organised crime, I have decided to close the National Fraud Authority and realign its responsibilities to reflect the creation...

Eurojust (James Brokenshire)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have decided not to opt in to the European Commission’s

proposal for a regulation on the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Co-operation (Eurojust) at this time. The Government...

Child Support Regulations (Steve Webb)
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 5 November 2013, the Government published their response to the consultation “Supporting separated families; securing children’s futures” (Cm 8742). This response outlines important changes...

Guidance: Singapore – Consular Fees
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2013 fees

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Information Relating to Deaths in Thailand
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

This guidance has been produced to help family or friends understand the practical arrangements required and includes local procedures and the process of appointing funeral directors following the death of a ...

Policy paper: Water Bill: Internal Drainage Boards
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

This note provides an overview of the changes the Water Bill will make to Internal Drainage Boards, and explains why we’re making these changes.

Policy paper: Water Bill: flood defence consents
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

This note explains the similarities and differences between the current legislation regulating flood defence consents and the proposals in the Water Bill.

Transparency data: BIS exceptions to spending controls July to September 2013
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Spending data on BIS exceptions to cross-government controls in 5 key areas:

advertising and marketing consultancy information and communication technology (ICT) spend above &pound;1 million property...
Guidance: Guide on Firearms Licensing Law 2013
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Guide on Firearms Licensing Law was updated on 1 December 2013.

This document provides consolidated guidance on firearms licensing legislation. This guide is not intended to be a definitive...

Guidance: Security scanners implementation information
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised security scanner code of practice and guidance to airports for 2013.

Introduction and background

In response to the attempted attack on Northwest airlines flight 253 to Detroit on Christmas...

Guidance: MOT special notice 08-13
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

This MOT special notice is about brake performance changes, guidance on brake efficiency testing of converted vehicles and the need to record the country of registration when entering a vehicle for test.

Guidance: LR19 Provider Memo - Mandatory Work Activity: letters, forms and publicity materials
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

LR19 Provider Memo - Mandatory Work Activity: letters, forms and publicity materials.

Guidance: LR21 Provider Memo - Mandatory Work Activity: Wolverhampton mail opening unit
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

LR21 Provider Memo – Mandatory Work Activity: Decision Making and Appeals (DMA) for Universal Credit claimants – move from Annesley Benefit Centre to Wolverhampton mail opening unit.

Guidance: LR20 Provider Memo - Mandatory Work Activity Decision Making and Appeals
seen at 09:32, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

LR20 Provider Memo - Mandatory Work Activity Decision Making and Appeals (DMA) referral best practice.

Mergers and Acquisitions Involving UK Companies, Q3 2013
seen at 09:30, 3 December in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This statistical bulletin provides estimates of the value and numbers of mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving UK companies with values of &pound;1.0 million or more. The information provided reflects...
Mergers and Acquisitions involving UK companies - Q3 2013
seen at 02:30, 3 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest data on domestic and overseas acquisitions and mergers.
2011 Census Analysis - Differences in disability prevalence by socio-economic occupational groupings in England, Wales, English regions and local authorities, 2011
seen at 02:30, 3 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Analysis using the 2011 Census looking at the differences in disability prevalence between occupation types. The analysis is presented at national, regional and local authority level.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 22/11/2013
seen at 02:30, 3 December 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.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 2 December 2013
seen at 02:30, 3 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Impact assessment: Think, Act, Report - two years on
seen at 02:30, 3 December in Search (Our copy).

Think, Act, Report is the government’s campaign to encourage equality in the work place.

The campaign was launched in September 2011 and this report summarises progress 2 years on, which includes information...