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09 December 2013

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 18:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest update of unclaimed estates

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet been claimed...

Guidance: The British High Commission Accra is inviting bids for the production of a migration documentary " Changing Mindsets".
seen at 18:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication

Interested Production companies should kindly refer to all the relevant attached documents.

All documents submitted must show the unique contract reference number [BHC/Accra...

Christine Ohuruogu named Sportswoman of the Year
seen at 18:31, 9 December in UK Sport (Our copy).
400m World Champion succeeds Jessica Ennis-Hill as Sportswoman of the Year
Updated guidance on dangerous substances in the workplace
seen at 18:31, 9 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Five pieces of health and safety guidance have been combined to help employers more quickly and easily understand how to protect their workers from dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres.
HSE jobs – Fibres/Asbestos Scientist, HSL
seen at 18:31, 9 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The purpose of this role is to provide expert scientific delivery for Health and Safety Executive (HSE) enforcement and policy related work and development and delivery of external business areas.

Tulisa Contostavlos charged with drugs offence
seen at 18:30, 9 December in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Baljit Ubhey, CPS London Chief Crown Prosecutor, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge Tulisa Contostavlos, 25, with being concerned in the supply...
Elmpt and EJSG Medical Centre Opening Times Christmas 2013
seen at 18:30, 9 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Elmpt and the European Joint Support Group Medical Centre Opening Christmas and New Year Schedule 2013/2014

 

Over the holiday period, BFG Health Service (and the Chain...

Gütersloh Region Medical Centre Opening Times Christmas 2013
seen at 18:30, 9 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Gütersloh Region Medical Centre Opening Christmas and New Year Schedule 2013/2014

 

Over the holiday period, BFG Health Service (and the Chain of Command) has ...

Paderborn-Sennelager Medical Centre Opening Times Christmas 2013
seen at 18:30, 9 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Paderborn-Sennelager Medical Centre Opening Christmas and New Year Schedule 2013/2014

 

Over the holiday period, BFG Health Service (and the Chain of Command) has approved...

Medical Centres Christmas and New Year Holiday Advice
seen at 18:30, 9 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAY PERIOD ADVICE

PLEASE PREPARE: make sure your medicine chest is well stocked with home remedies and that all your medicines are in date. Make sure you have enough of your treatments...

Statistics: Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2013
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added tables for benefit expenditure - by Parliamentary constituency, by LA, by region, by medical condition for ESA and for DLA. Also added - Forecast expenditure: Autumn Statement 2013

These ...

Correspondence: Letter from Edward Timpson and Dan Poulter to local authorities
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families Edward Timpson and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Health Dr Dan Poulter write to senior local authority and health...

Transparency data: DH workforce information: 2013
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Information about the number of people employed by DH and its agencies during 2013 including:

staff headcount by grade the number of agency workers the number of specialist contractors and consultants...
Guidance: Implementing the 0 to 25 special needs system
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Sets out the vision for the special educational needs (SEN) reforms, the case for change, and provides non-statutory advice for:

local authorities (children’s services, social care and adult social care...
Guidance: School census 2013 and pupil referral census 2013: validation rules
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Version 1.7 of a list of validation checks for schools and local authorities completing the school census 2013 and pupil referral unit census 2013.

Policy paper: Banking Reform Bill: government notes on amendments
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added letters between Martin Wheatley and Sajid Javid on the payday lending price cap

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

Consultation outcome: Registration of new town or village greens: proposed amendments to the Commons Act 2006
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Consultation on registration of new town or village greens: proposed amendments to Schedule 1A (Exclusion of Right under section 15) to the Commons Act 2006: summary of responses and government...

Statistics - national statistics: GDP deflators at market prices, and money GDP: December 2013
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated for December

A series for the GDP deflator in index form is produced by the Treasury from data provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Office for Budget Responsibility...

Statistics - national statistics: Country and regional analysis: 2013
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: corrected typo in table A.1 in data pack

The country and regional analysis (CRA) presents statistical estimates for the allocation of identifiable expenditure between the UK countries and nine ...

Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: November 2013
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: corrected error in PDF

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts. This edition contains forecasts to 2017.

Please note that Forecasts for the UK economy...

Guidance: 2014-2015 Call for concept notes
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

We are now calling for concept notes for the Arab Partnership Participation Fund for Morocco for the 2014-2015 financial year (1st April 2014 until 31st March 2015). 2014-2015 is the final year of this four year...

Consultation outcome: The Academy Conversions (Transfer of School Surpluses) Regulations 2013
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response to consultation.

The Academy Conversions (Transfer of School Surpluses) Regulations 2010 state when a local authority must transfer the financial surplus of a predecessor...

Guidance: Bulletin: November 2013
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Changes to the status of bilateral treaties involving the UK, actions concerning multilateral treaties and those for which the UK is depositary.

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added JCP opportunity for Swansea in south west Wales to improve the job prospects for those that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Jobcentre Plus wants partnerships with local public...

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: December 2013
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Touchbase is a monthly publication for external organisations and people who work with or advise our customers. It has news about:

benefits pensions and DWP services relevant news from other government...
Map: Specialist schemes testing station map
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

This map of the UK shows the location of the stations that currently undertake specialist scheme testing. This includes IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) for both heavy and light vehicles, Motorcycle Single ...

Policy paper: How to note: Violence against women and Girls - CHASE Guidance Note Series
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

How to note: Violence against women and Girls - CHASE Guidance Note Series

Guidance: The British High Commission Accra is inviting bids for the production of a a migration documentary " Changing Mindsets".
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Interested Production companies should kindly refer to all the relevant attached documents.

The British High Commission is the government department responsible for promoting British interests overseas...

FOI release: Number of males and females on the Disclosure and Barring Service barred lists
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

This is a freedom of information request to find out, in relation to the current barred figures for the Adults and Children’s lists, the split between male and females on each list.

Guidance: Completing the DBS application form: e-guide
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a PDF version in Welsh.

The e-guide is best viewed as a slideshow. Open the file and press F5 on your keyboard to view as a slideshow. Completing this e-guide can help you to:

reduce...
Statistics: Cold Weather Payments 30 Nov 2013 to 6 Dec 2013
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

The 2013 to 2014 Cold Weather Payment season started on 1 November 2013.

There were no triggers for Cold Weather Payments at weather stations between 30 November 2013 and 6 December 2013 and no payments...

Policy paper: Draft Video Recordings Act 1984 (Exempted Video Works) Regulations 2014
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Under the Video Recordings Act 1984, video material in physical formats (DVD, Blu-ray discs etc) must be classified. Thus for example feature films and TV dramas on DVD carry the familiar British Board of Film...

Correspondence: Fire and rescue bulletin: 40/2013
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

The fire and rescue bulletin for December 2013 covers:

firefighters’ pension schemes: proposed increases to employee contribution rates from 1 April 2014 - consultation update on the primary authority...
Transparency data: FCO staff and salary data
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with December 2013 data.

The coalition government has committed to making clear to the public how it uses taxpayers’ money. All government departments have been asked to publish a wide ...

Transparency data: Department for Education and executive agency spend over £25,000: financial year 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2013 information added.

The government set out the need for greater transparency across its operations to enable the public to hold public bodies and politicians to account. This includes...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ADM memo 10/13.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and contribution...
Transparency data: Department for Education and executive agency spend via government procurement card (GPC) over £500: financial year 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2013 information added.

Spend via government procurement cards (GPCs) over £500 for the Department for Education and its executive agencies (EAs) has been made available in ...

Corporate report: Category A project supported: Jamnager Refinery project, Gujurat State, India
seen at 16:32, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

This notice includes details of the potential environmental impacts and the applicable international standards.

You can find more information about the OECD Common Approaches on the OECD website.

Ownership and governance of NERC centres
seen at 16:32, 9 December in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC Council has agreed to proceed to the next stage of its review of the ownership and governance of research centres.
News story: Details of new visa free scheme for Gulf announced
seen at 16:30, 9 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Electronic Visa Waiver is free of charge

The new Electronic Visa Waiver is free of charge and is a quick and straightforward alternative to a visit visa application. Those eligible for the visa waiver will be...

Bristol Kitchen Radio launches worldwide dance-a-thon
seen at 14:36, 9 December in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Bristol Kitchen Radio launches worldwide dance-a-thon
News story: Details of new visa free scheme for Gulf announced
seen at 14:33, 9 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Electronic Visa Waiver is free of charge

The new Electronic Visa Waiver is free of charge and is a quick and straightforward alternative to a visit visa application. Those eligible for the visa waiver will be...

Extension to Deadline for Costs Survey for New Guideline Hourly Rates
seen at 14:33, 9 December in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Civil Justice Council News Release
RAFA AGM
seen at 14:30, 9 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

RAFA AGM Open to all RAF Personnel and Ex-Pats

Read More...

Garrison Christmas and New Years Opening and Closing Times 2013/2014
seen at 14:30, 9 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Have a look at this page to find out opening and closing times of facilities in the Garrison over the forth coming Christmas and New Years stand down period. 

Please click on "read more...

PADERBORN GARRISON MEDICAL CENTRE CLOSURES CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 2013
seen at 14:30, 9 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Please find the openings/closures for the Medical Centres in Paderborn Garrison over Christmas & New Year 2013.

It is important information and therefore please take the time to look at the details...
Statistics: Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2013
seen at 11:34, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added tables for benefit expenditure - by Parliamentary constituency, by LA, by region, by medical condition for ESA and for DLA. Also added - Forecast expenditure: Autumn Statement 2013

These ...

Transparency data: Disclosure of senior civil servant post and salary information
seen at 11:34, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Junior and senior staff data for September 2013 added to page.

The information on this page is provided as part of the government’s agenda to improve transparency about how it spends public money...

Impact assessment: Real Time Information (RTI): assessment of impact of ‘on or before’ reporting
seen at 11:34, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

In March 2013 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced a temporary relaxation for Real Time Information for small employers (those with up to 49 employees). HMRC has worked with businesses to identify whether...

UK performance indicators valued by the higher education sector
seen at 11:34, 9 December in HEFCE news (Our copy).
A fundamental review of the UK Performance Indicators for higher education (UKPIs) has been published today.
David Dimbleby to join Towner Art Gallery as Chair
seen at 11:33, 9 December in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
David Dimbleby to join Towner Art Gallery as Chair
Case 229 – Council concerned vandals climbing park fence will get injured and sue
seen at 11:33, 9 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A council has been closing an area of a park at dusk due to vandalism. Some councillors have challenged this on health and safety grounds as they believe the council would be liable if a trespasser got injured...

First accredited archive services announced
seen at 11:30, 9 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
The UK Archive Service Accreditation Committee has announced the first accredited archive services:
Christmas Cake Competition 2013
seen at 11:30, 9 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
On Fri 06 Dec the annual Christmas Cake Competition was held in the NATO WOs' & Sgts' Mess on Normandy Bks, Sennelager.  There were 5 categories to be judged, with each category having...
Research and analysis: Postgraduate study in England: exploring student demand
seen at 10:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

This report brings together information on postgraduate applications to English Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from the academic years 2005 to 2006 through to 2011 to 2012. HEIs provided data on postgraduate...

Statistics: Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2013
seen at 10:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added tables for benefit expenditure - by Parliamentary constituency, by LA, by region, by medical condition for ESA and for DLA. Also added - Forecast expenditure: Autumn Statement 2013

These ...

Guidance: Senior Traffic Commissioner's statutory guidance and statutory directions
seen at 10:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Financial standing levels have changed, leading to revisions to page 11 and a reference has been corrected on page 9.

The Local Transport Act 2008 requires the Senior Traffic Commissioner to provide...

Guidance: Children in need census 2013 to 2014: specification
seen at 10:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 1.6 of the census specification published.

This specification (version 1.6) describes the children in need (CIN) 2013 to 2014 census. This data collection covers all local authorities in...

Guidance: Children in need census 2014: COLLECT guide
seen at 10:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 1.1 of the COLLECT guide published.

This document is designed to guide local authority users through the various aspects of COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children...

Guidance: Horse passport issuing organisations that do not manage studbooks
seen at 10:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document that lists horse passport issuing organisations that do not manage studbooks

You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO...

Guidance: Horse passport issuing organisations that manage studbooks
seen at 10:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document that lists horse passport issuing organisations that manage studbooks.

You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO).

Guidance: Housing Allocations Service Centre (HASC)
seen at 10:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new version of the HASC map.

Housing Allocations Service Centre map and contact details.

Guidance: Service family accommodation: welcome pack
seen at 10:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new version of SFA welcome pack.

Here you will find electronic copies of some of the information your housing officer will provide you when you move into your service family accommodation...

Guidance: Social investment: an introduction to the government's approach
seen at 10:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

This document provides an overview of the government’s approach to social investment.

Social investment provides capital for social organisations to provide social and financial benefits. The investment...

Guidance: Proposed benefit and pension rates 2014 to 2015
seen at 10:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

This publication lists the proposed benefit and pension rates for 2014 to 2015 as set out in the Written Ministerial Statement published on Monday 9 December 2013.

Most increases will take place in the...

Statement to Parliament: Statement of changes in immigration rules
seen at 10:30, 9 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):

The government keeps visa regimes under constant review to ensure that the UK has the right visa requirements set in the right places, aligned to risk...

Consultation outcome: Seed marketing fees
seen at 09:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the summary of responses.

This consultation concerns fees for the Defra agency Fera (Food and Environment Research Agency) seeds marketing service for the main agricultural and vegetable...

Transparency data: DfT: government procurement card transactions
seen at 09:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Department fro Transport government procurement card transactions for September 2013.

Government procurement card (GPC) transactions above £500 for the Department for Transport (DfT) ...

Transparency data: DfT: monthly spending over £500 at the department and over £25,000 at the department's arms' length bodies
seen at 09:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Department for Transport payments and other payment transactions over £500 for September 2013

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published monthly consolidated files of invoice payments...

Consultation outcome: Call for evidence on the impact of RID and ADR 2013 amendments
seen at 09:31, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final outcome of the call for evidence on the impact of RID and ADR 2013 amendments.

This call for evidence is of relevance to anyone who is involved in the transport of dangerous goods. It summarises...

More support for postgraduate students
seen at 09:31, 9 December in HEFCE news (Our copy).
Postgraduate students at more than 40 universities will receive support through the HEFCE Postgraduate Support Scheme, a £25 million publicly-funded programme.
Important Notice For All Patients At Princess Royal Barracks Medical Centre
seen at 09:30, 9 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

There will be a phone outage at Princess Royal Barracks during the period 17.00 hrs, 13th to 08.00 hrs, 16th December 2013.

Therefore patients who need to use the Telephone Out of Hours ...

German Local Events
seen at 09:30, 9 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Attractions and events to visit in the local area - December 2013

updated 06/12/2013

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UK Registration of BFG Vehicles in Germany
seen at 09:30, 9 December in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Details of the UK registration process were promulgated in the Sixth Sense.  Detailed instructions are also held in all the Garrison LVLOs.  There are a few important things to note with the new process...

Open consultation: Red tape challenge: alternatives to waste transfer notes and other aspects of waste regulation
seen at 02:30, 9 December in Search (Our copy).

This consultation proposes greater flexibility in the way information on the description of wastes may be completed as an alternative to the use of Waste Transfer Notes. It clarifies how registered waste carriers...