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09 January 2014

Form: Peru - Project concept bid form
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This form should be completed when submitting a bid to the bilateral programme fund.

Guidance: Peru - How to complete the Concept Bid
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How to complete the Concept Bid

Form: Credit Card Authorisation Form - Slovakia
seen at 20:31, 9 January 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: Preston guidance: January 2014
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Following the European Court of Justice and House of Lords’ rulings in 2000/2001 in favour of part-timers gaining retrospective access to occupational pension schemes, provided they meet the necessary legal requirements...

Guidance: Pre-announced amendments to 'Building materials and components monthly statistics'
seen at 18:31, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The latest update provides users with information regarding changes to tables 2, 3 and 8

This document explains any changes to the way statistics are collected for and presented in ‘Building...

Integrated Household Survey April 2011 to March 2012: Experimental Statistics
seen at 18:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Findings on health, smoking, sexual identity and other social topics compiled from the UK Integrated Household Survey (IHS) between April 2011 to March 2012
Births in England and Wales, 2012
seen at 18:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Annual data of live births, fertility rates, percentage of births outside marriage, sex ratio, mean age of mother and country of birth of mother and father.
Key Findings from the Integrated Household Survey: January 2012 to December 2012 (Experimental Statistics)
seen at 18:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Findings on health, smoking, sexual identity and other social topics compiled from the UK Integrated Household Survey (IHS) between January 2012 to December 2012
Religion, foreign policy and development: making better policy to make a bigger difference (WP1311)
seen at 18:30, 9 January in Wilton Park (Our copy).

In association with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

This conference aims to draw academics, policy makers, diplomats/international practitioners and religious actors into dialogue about the best interface...

News story: Public Health England update on avian influenza
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England flu expert Professor Nick Phin said:

On 8 January 2014, Alberta health officials confirmed an isolated, fatal case of Influenza A (H5N1) or avian influenza, in a person who had...

Press release: Development Secretary meets UK Somalis in Ealing
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Ms. Greening set out the UK government’s plan to create a more peaceful, stable and prosperous Somalia after years of conflict. She also set out different government departments are working to enable remittance...

Speech: Ceremonial State Opening of the First Meeting of the Second Session of the Tenth Legislature of the House of Assembly, Turks and Caicos Islands.
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members of the House, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, The Reverend Clergy, Hon Heads of States and Government, Visiting Dignitaries, Ladies and Gentlemen

A warm welcome to this...

Speech: Foreign Secretary meets Jordanian Foreign Minister
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary William Hague today met the Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Speaking at a press conference after the meeting, the Foreign Secretary said:

I am delighted to welcome back...

Research and analysis: Winter health watch summary: 9 January 2014
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Summary for week including 9 January 2014.

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: January 2014
seen at 16:31, 9 January 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...
Guidance: DH non-executive appointments
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Updated: This document has been updated to include the following appointments: Monitor NED, HSCIC NEDs, CHM Commissioners, COMEAP Members, COC Member, NJRSC Member and Medical Director, CPAG Chair and SaBTO Member...

FOI release: Statistics on State Pension caseload: March 2012
seen at 16:31, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information statistical request for statistics on State Pension caseload: March 2012.

Guidance: Guidance to commons registration authorities in England: Sections 15A to 15C of the Commons Act 2006
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Updated: Version 4 published. Previous version was amended to make clear Defra’s view that for a declaration to be effective as evidence against presumed dedication it must be lodged after the deposit of a statement...

FOI release: Statistics on JSA sanction appeals in Great Britain, South Tyneside, South Shields and Jarrow : October 2012 to June 2013
seen at 16:31, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) sanction appeals in Great Britain, South Tyneside local authority, South Shields Jobcentre and Jarrow Jobcentre from October 2012 to June 2013.

FOI release: Statistics on JSA sanctions in Eltham and Woolwich: 3 December 2012 to 30 June 2013
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Response to a Freedom of Information request about JSA sanctions in Eltham and Woolwich from 3 December 2012 to 30 June 2013.

FOI release: Statistics on ESA sanctions in Bootle and Southport: December 2012 to June 2013
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Response to a Freedom of Information request about statistics for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Sanctions in Bootle and Southport Jobcentres from December 2012 to June 2013.

FOI release: Statistics on employment of disabled people in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2011 and 2012
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Response to a freedom of information request about employment of disabled people in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2011 and 2012.

FOI release: Statistics on the number of Romanian nationals claiming benefit by client group: February 2011 to February 2013
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Response to a freedom of information request about the number of Romanian nationals claiming benefit, by client group, from February 2011 to February 2013.

FOI release: Statistics on Employment and Support Allowance outcomes to February 2013
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Response to a freedom of information request about Employment and Support Allowance outcomes to February 2013.

Guidance: Department for Transport regulated agents and in-flight suppliers
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Updated: Updated list of regulated suppliers.

Contact number for all enquiries phone: 020 7944 6430 email: transec.cargo@dft.gsi.gov.uk Aviation Security Compliance office address

Transport...

Policy paper: Digital Radio Technical Documents
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Under tasks 2.1 and 2.5 of the Digital Radio Action Plan, the Technology and Equipment Group (TEG) has been tasked to identify, investigate, report and make recommendations on the technology and equipment issues...

Policy paper: Help Scheme: Digital radio action plan
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Under action 1.9 in the Digital Radio Action Plan, the Consumer Expert Group has submitted a paper on the case for a targeted help scheme for vulnerable consumers during and after a Digital Radio Switchover.

Policy paper: In-vehicle conversion paper: Digital radio action plan
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As part of the Digital Radio Action Plan the Technology and Equipment Group was asked to make recommendations on how best to convert the vehicle parc to digital by the end of a switchover.

This report...

Policy paper: Switchover Communications Plan: Digital radio action plan
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Under task 3.3 of the digital radio action plan, the Market Preparation Group has developed a plan for a strategic marketing and communications campaign that could support a future radio switchover

Policy paper: Retail Training Plan on Switchover: Digital radio action plan
seen at 16:31, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the Market Preparation Group’s plan based on their task to identify training needs in industry to enable workforce to advise and support consumers effectively.

Policy paper: Waste Disposal of Obsolete Equipment: Digital radio action plan
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This report sets out the views of the Technology and Equipment Group based on their task to give clear guidance to manufacturers and retailers on their responsibilities within the European Community Waste Electrical...

Policy paper: Digital Radio Action Plan: Preliminary Analysis of the Impact of a Switchover
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Under action 1.4 of the Digital Radio Action Plan, DCMS has completed a preliminary analysis of the impact of a switchover.

This paper provides preliminary estimates (monetised where possible) of the ...

Guidance: Lulworth firing times
seen at 16:31, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for February 2014 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 such as Blackberry...

Statistical data set: Agri-environment indicators
seen at 16:31, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated indicators B10 and DA5.

These indicators monitor agricultural and environmental change in England and are updated as new information becomes available. The date of the last update for each...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:31, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 9 January 2014.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...

Corporate report: Digital radio action plan
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Updated: Digital Radio Action Plan updated- version (10)

Digital offers opportunities for radio to innovate and grow. The increased capacity of digital allows for more content and functionality, connecting...

More talented musicians to benefit from the Momentum music fund
seen at 16:31, 9 January in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
More talented musicians to benefit from the Momentum music fund
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 16:31, 9 January in UK Sport (Our copy).
The first Sport-in-Brief of the year sees updates from British Gymnastics, British Skeleton and Pentathlon GB
Inspired by Uganda
seen at 16:31, 9 January in UK Sport (Our copy).
UK Sport recently joined Ade Adepitan and Lynne Featherstone MP on a visit to an International Inspiration programme in Uganda
Regulator appoints new director of railway markets and economics
seen at 16:30, 9 January in What's new (Our copy).
Regulator appoints new director of railway markets and economics
Network Rail public members publish Annual Statement of Activities for 2012-13
seen at 16:30, 9 January in What's new (Our copy).
Network Rail public members publish Annual Statement of Activities for 2012-13
New Year New Start – resolve to manage your finances better
seen at 16:30, 9 January in TPAS News (Our copy).

Recent research from Friends Life has discovered that over a third of those surveyed have resolved to manage their finances better in the New Year.  29% said that they have particular concerns regarding...

News story: Details of new visa free scheme for Gulf announced
seen at 16:30, 9 January 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...

Families and Households, 2012
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'Presents estimates of families by type, including married and cohabiting couple families and lone parents. Tables on household size and household types are also provided.'
Divorces in England and Wales - 2011
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Tables contain dissolutions and annulments of marriage by previous marital status, sex and age of divorcees, children and facts proven and to whom granted.
Births in England and Wales by Characteristics of Birth 2, 2011
seen at 16:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Annual data on birth registrations by characteristics of birth. Contains statistics on month and quarter of occurrence, multiple births and place of birth.
Injury and Poisoning Mortality in England and Wales, 2011
seen at 16:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Annual data on deaths from injury and poisoning using a matrix of mechanism by intent developed by the International Collaborative Effort (ICE).
Quarterly National Accounts, Q1 2013
seen at 16:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
'A detailed breakdown of the components of GDP as well as key sector accounts aggregates.'
Unexplained Deaths in Infancy: England and Wales, 2011
seen at 16:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Report on unexplained infant deaths in England and Wales which includes sudden infant deaths and deaths for which the cause remained unknown or unascertained.
Quarterly National Accounts, Q2 2013
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'A detailed breakdown of the components of GDP as well as key sector accounts aggregates.'
Families and Households, 2013
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'Presents estimates of families by type, including married and cohabiting couple families and lone parents. Tables on household size and household types are also provided.'
Births in England and Wales by Characteristics of Birth 2, 2012
seen at 16:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Annual data on birth registrations by characteristics of birth. Contains statistics on month and quarter of occurrence, multiple births and place of birth.
Regional Labour Market Statistics, December 2013
seen at 16:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Official statistics on employment, unemployment, inactivity, jobs and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies.
British German Forum 2014 (WP1320)
seen at 16:30, 9 January in Wilton Park (Our copy).

The BGF has been an annual event since it was established by Chancellor Kohl and Margaret Thatcher in 1985. Organised by Wilton Park, the event convenes approximately 50 ‘high fliers’ from Germany and Britain...

NATO Summit 2014 (WP1319)
seen at 16:30, 9 January in Wilton Park (Our copy).

After two decades of near-constant operations, what strategic narrative will NATO now follow and what capabilities will it maintain?

Press release: £10 million boost to support drug and alcohol recovery
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The capital funding will be distributed by Public Health England via local authorities to voluntary sector and NHS-based service providers to support needs-led projects that contribute towards helping their clients...

News story: UK destroyer completes Russian task force escort
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

One of the Royal Navy’s latest Type 45 destroyers, HMS Defender began her 700-mile journey from Portsmouth to the north of Scotland on 19 December 2013 to welcome the Russian task group.

As the fleet ...

Government response: Access to psychological therapies campaign
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The department has made improving mental health, and treating mental illness, a key priority for NHS England. One of the core objectives in the department’s Mandate to NHS England is to put mental health on a...

News story: Public Health England update on avian influena
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England flu expert Professor Nick Phin said:

On 8 January 2014, Alberta health officials confirmed an isolated, fatal case of Influenza A (H5N1) or avian influenza, in a person who had...

News story: Soldier to Savoy
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The salubrious surroundings of London’s Savoy Hotel are about as far removed from a rain-swept exercise or the heat and dust of Helmand province as you could possibly get. While the 2 worlds seem poles apart, ...

Correspondence: Response to Christian Aid campaign about Typhoon Haiyan
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

I am writing regarding the emails my Department has received as a result of a campaign launched by Christian Aid, supporting Yeb Sano and the victims of the typhoon in Haiyan, and I would be grateful if you could...

Policy paper: National exemption order scheme
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List has been updated with data correct to December 2013.

Under current law, the Minister for the Cabinet Office is responsible for the national exemption order scheme for house-to-house collections...

Policy paper: Stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax: change of name by European Multilateral Clearing Facility N.V
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

This Tax Information and Impact Note describes Stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax, change of name by European Multilateral Clearing Facility N.V.

Guidance: Note on Consular Certificates
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

From February 1st 2014, the British Embassy in Brasilia and British Consulates and Honorary Consulates across Brazil will no longer issue the “Consular Certificate” or “Cédula de Inscrição Consular” to British...

Statistics: Factsheet: The UK's humanitarian aid response to the Syria crisis
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated programme summary pdf correct as of 7 January 2014

This update is correct as of 7 January 2014. Further updates will be published as the situation changes.

Guidance: Defence Business Services' (DBS) 60 second digest 2013
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended title to include 2013.

The ‘60 second digest’ is designed to provide a quick and comprehensive overview of recent and forthcoming changes to human resources policy and DBS Civilian HR Services...

Guidance: Defence Business Services' (DBS) 60 second digest 2014
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

The ‘60 second digest’ is designed to provide a quick and comprehensive overview of recent and forthcoming changes to human resources policy and DBS Civilian HR Services. These documents form part of the interim...

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine: index of articles published
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

A complete list of all artices that have been published in Housing Matters magazines since December 2011. The list is included in Excel format and can be easily filtered to locate a specific acticle and identify...

Guidance: Ukraine – List of Lawyers
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated as of 9 January 2014

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

Research and analysis: Winter health watch summary: 9 January 2014
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Summary for week including 9 January 2014.

Transparency data: UKAEA prompt payment data: 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The prompt payment reports for period 9 added

This shows invoices paid by the UK Atomic Energy Authority within 5 and 10 days of receipt from 2011 to 2012, as part of the government’s commitment...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on the proposal to amend the definition of “debtor” in Section 189 of the Consumer Credit Act (1974) for the purposes of the Green Deal
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Since the Government response was published in August, further stakeholder representations have been received with regards to this amendment. In response to this feedback the approach has been fine-tuned...

Transparency data: PFI/PF2 tracker: Department for Education
seen at 14:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated trackers

As part of the PF2 commitments on transparency following the PFI review, the government wanted to make the PFI and PF2 data more accessible and comprehensible to the public.

RR997 – Modelling smoke and gas ingress into offshore temporary refuges
seen at 14:32, 9 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The Cullen report into the Piper Alpha disaster recommended that a temporary refuge (TR) should be provided on all offshore installations. This report sets out a model for determining TR impairment times arising...

Quarterly National Accounts, Q2 2012
seen at 14:32, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
'A detailed breakdown of the components of GDP as well as key sector accounts aggregates.'
Live Births in England and Wales by Characteristics of Mother 1, 2011
seen at 14:32, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Annual data on birth registrations. Contains birth statistics by age of mother, type of registration, and mean age of mother by birth order.
Second Estimate of GDP, Q4 2012
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
'Estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, expenditure and income approaches.'
Childhood, Infant and Perinatal Mortality in England and Wales, 2011
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Annual statistics on stillbirths, infant deaths and childhood deaths occurring annually in England and Wales.
Quarterly National Accounts, Q4 2012
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
'A detailed breakdown of the components of GDP as well as key sector accounts aggregates.'
Overseas Travel and Tourism, February 2013
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Monthly results on the number of overseas visitors to the UK, UK residents visits abroad, earnings from overseas visits, expenditure of UK residents going abroad.
Regional Labour Market Statistics, April 2013
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Official statistics on employment, unemployment, inactivity, jobs and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies
Regional Labour Market Statistics, May 2013
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Official statistics on employment, unemployment, inactivity, jobs and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies.
Second Estimate of GDP, Q1 2013
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
'Estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, expenditure and income approaches.'
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Baby Names - England and Wales, 2012
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls. Derived from final annual births registration data and include all live births in England and Wales.
Annual Mid-year Population Estimates for Clinical Commissioning Groups, 2011
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This product includes estimates for the 211 clinical commissioning groups (CCGs). CCGs replaced primary care organisations (PCOs) from 1 April 2013.
Adoptions in England and Wales, 2012
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Annual adoptions statistics following court orders. Analysed by sex, age and marital status of biological parents.
Second Estimate of GDP, Q2 2013
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
'Estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, expenditure and income approaches.'
Births in England and Wales by Parents’ Country of Birth, 2012
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Annual statistics on live births. Includes countries of birth for non-UK born mothers and fathers
Regional Labour Market Statistics, November 2013
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Official statistics on employment, unemployment, inactivity, jobs and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies
Second Estimate of GDP, Q3 2013
seen at 14:31, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
'Estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, expenditure and income approaches.'
Press release: Customer communications at heart of review into dealing with widespread power cuts
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the power disruptions which affected 750,000 households over Christmas, Energy Secretary Edward Davey today met Chief Executives of the companies responsible for maintaining power supplies to thank ...

Press release: Superfast Broadband in Wales – 100,000 properties milestone reached
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 100,000 Welsh homes and businesses can now get access to superfast speeds as a result of the UK Government’s roll-out of superfast broadband.

The UK Government has invested £57 million...

News story: New fund on London Stock Exchange gives investors access to Chinese stock markets
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A landmark agreement between two UK and Chinese firms means that from today (9 January 2014), for the first time, investors will be able to invest in Chinese Stock markets in Renminbi through the London Stock...

News story: From Hadron to Herrick
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added photograph with kind permission from CERN

Who would have ever guessed that the legacy left behind in Afghanistan by the British Army may well include top-notch science education for the students...

News story: New Board Members of VisitEngland appointed
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Culture Secretary Maria Miller has appointed two new Members to the Board of VisitEngland. Sarah Dunning is appointed for five years, and Nigel Halkes for four years, from 13 January 2014.

Biographical ...
News story: Welsh Secretary: £2.5 million UK Government funding creates 40 research posts for new Swansea centre
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The £2.5million funding awarded to Swansea University via the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, creating 40 new research posts from September 2015 is a welcome boost for the University...

News story: Government delivering £200 employment tax cut per employee
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

With three months to go until the introduction of the new ‘Employment Allowance’ – which will wipe out up to £2,000 off the total National Insurance bill of every business – new figures show that the...

News story: UK picks The Lake District as 2016 World Heritage nomination
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has announced that The Lake District can go forward as the UK’s World Heritage nomination in 2016.

Culture Minister Ed Vaizey said:

“ The UK’s heritage is world...

Press release: Corby shows how housing is building Britain's recovery
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Housing Minister Kris Hopkins today (9 January 2014) visited Corby to see how the town is enjoying a boost from housebuilding thanks to government support to unlock a stalled housing scheme.

The minister...

Press release: Preferred candidate chosen for AHRC Chair
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Professor Sir Drummond Bone has been selected as the government’s preferred candidate to be the Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

Sir Drummond Bone is Master of Balliol...

Press release: Benefits capped for 33,000 households
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Almost 33,000 households had their benefits capped by November 2013, new figures reveal.

Capping benefits so that households can no longer get more in benefits than the average family earns is a key part...

News story: Women’s Engagement Newsletter- Maria Miller
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

As the New Year begins, I want to take the opportunity to reflect on some of the achievements of the past twelve months, and to let you know about some of our plans for 2014.

Last year saw the launch ...

News story: Women’s Engagement Newsletter- Jenny Willott
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

I am thrilled to be covering for Jo Swinson as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Women and Equalities while she is on maternity leave following the birth of her first baby.

The government’s Body...

News story: Women’s Engagement Newsletter- Helen Grant
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

I have met with so many inspirational women and women’s rights organisations throughout the past year to discuss themes from the Women’s Business Council report, such as how we can help women to progress in their...

Guidance: Cabinet Office controls guidance version 3.2
seen at 11:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated full guidance and annexes throughout.

Together with long term structural reform programmes, the Cabinet Office controls are a core component of the work to reduce wasteful expenditure and...

Guidance: Code of conduct for operational PFI/PPP contracts
seen at 11:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added new signatories

The voluntary code of conduct sets out the basis on which public and private sector partners agree to work together to make savings in operational Public Private Partnership...

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: November 2013
seen at 11:32, 9 January 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: October 2013
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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...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 11:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly prices.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the item but...

FOI release: Information on schools converting to academy status
seen at 11:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 25 April 2013 Date responded: 17 May 2013 Request

List of schools in England that have applied successfully to become academies, also include the date at which point the school will become...

Guidance: Defence Equipment and Support engineering management apprenticeships
seen at 11:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated apprenticeships guide and case studies of apprenticeships.

A vital part of the Ministry of Defence, DE&S procures and maintains all the products and services that the UK’s armed...

Guidance: Common areas of spend: data definitions
seen at 11:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Common areas of spend: procurement'.

The Common Areas of Spend (CAS) work aims to establish agreed standard guidance and definitions by which departments can communicate on operational...

FOI release: Number of secondary schools and their size in student numbers
seen at 11:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 26 April 2013 Date responded: 20 May 2013 Request How many secondary schools are there in the UK in 2013? How many of these secondary schools have less than 500 students between...
Correspondence: Letter from Chair of UK tentative list: expert group to Minister for Culture
seen at 11:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Letter from Sue Davies OBE, Chair of UK tentative list: expert group to Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 11:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new low flying timetable for the period 20 to 24 January 2014.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover...

Guidance: HB Bulletin U1/2014: Removal of the spare room subsidy
seen at 11:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Work and Pensions is aware that there are a small number of claimants who may be entitled to have their eligible rent calculated pursuant to paragraph 4(1)(a) of Schedule 3 of the Housing Benefit...

Guidance: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, January 2014
seen at 11:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

The Business Statements by the Leader of the House of Commons for January 2014.

The Business Statement takes place every Thursday morning when the House is sitting, usually at 11.30 am. Statements are...

Statement regarding defamation cases
seen at 11:30, 9 January in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Statement from Master of the Rolls
News story: Most northerly Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) opens
seen at 11:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Bus, coach and truck operators based in The Shetland Islands now have more choice than ever of where to go for annual tests as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA - incorporating VOSA and DSA) announces...

Speech: Financial Secretary's London Stock Exchange speech
seen at 11:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning.

Back in October I visited both Hong Kong and China with the Chancellor.

And the reason we went on that trip, was to promote the links between our asset management industries.

Speech: UK education: the best for the brightest
seen at 11:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Vice Chancellor Singh, Mr King, senior faculty members, other distinguished guests, students, friends and colleagues

It’s said that a diplomat is someone who can tell you go to hell in such...

Press release: The Lake District will be UK’s new World Heritage nomination
seen at 11:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Lake District has been recommended to go forward as the UK’s next World Heritage nomination in 2016, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey announced today.

The nomination will follow bids already invited from...

European Council (Lord Hill of Oareford)
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement to the House of Commons:

I attended the European Council meeting in Brussels on 19 and 20 December. Discussion focused on defence; economic...

Research and analysis: Study into average civil compensation in mesothelioma cases (RR858)
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Study into average civil compensation in mesothelioma cases.

By John Forth, Hilary Metcalf, Nick Coleman, Pam Meadows, Max King and Leila Tufekci, National Institute of Economic Research (NIESR).

Transparency data: Actual transactions exceeding £500: October 2013
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

The document below sets out details of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) expenditure with suppliers via Government Procurement Card covering transactions that exceed £500 during October 2013.

Guidance: Teacher supply model: a technical description
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Education uses the teacher supply model (TSM) to calculate the optimum number of initial teacher training (ITT) places required. The TSM aims to match the future supply of qualified teachers...

Statistics: Energy trends section 6: renewables
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Renewables obligation: certificates and generation (ET6.3) table updated

Press enquiries should be directed to the DECC press office: Tel: 0300 068 5223. Other enquiries about these statistics ...

Statistics - national statistics: UK milk prices and composition of milk
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with figures to November 2013.

Most milk produced in the UK is bought by dairies (registered ‘milk purchasers’) for processing. Defra runs a monthly survey in England and Wales to collect...

Statistics: Justice Data Lab Statistics January 2014
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).
Introduction

The Justice Data Lab has been launched as a pilot for one year from April 2013. During this year, a small team from Analytical Services within the Ministry of Justice will support organisations ...

FOI release: Departmental spend on phone calls and mobile internet in 2012
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 16 April 2013 Date responded: 7 May 2013 Request

How much did the department spend in phone calls and mobile internet last year (2012)?

Provide:

total number of phone numbers...
Statistics - national statistics: Overseas trade statistics: methodologies
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

These methodology papers cover all aspects of the overseas and regional trade statistics methodology including data sources, classifications and definitions, quality assurance, publications and governance and...

Statistical data set: Agri-environment indicators
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment to indicator B6.

These indicators monitor agricultural and environmental change in England and are updated as new information becomes available. The date of the last update for each indicator...

Consultation outcome: Triennial review of pensions bodies – call for evidence (for 2014 review)
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the final outcome - the publication of the triennial review report and the decision on the future of the 4 NDPBs.

In this call for evidence we invited those with an interest in the functions...

Corporate report: Triennial review of pensions bodies 2014
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Following a call for evidence, the government has published its triennial review of the 4 pensions bodies. The review concludes that the Pensions Regulator, the Pensions Advisory Service, the Pensions ...

Corporate report: BIS performance indicators: trade and investment
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Openness to trade' publication has been updated following the receipt of revised data.

The business plan sets out a number of indicators on trade and investment. These have been chosen to help...

Guidance: Open general export licence (export after exhibition or demonstration: military goods)
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Incorrect paragraph on reporting (was section 4 (6)) has been deleted.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of military goods to certain destinations...

Guidance: Open general export licence (historic military vehicles and artillery pieces)
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This licence has been revised to reflect Croatia's membership of the European Union.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, vintage military vehicles (falling...

Statistics: Benefit cap: number of households capped to November 2013
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

The government introduced a cap on the total amount of benefit that working-age households can get so that, broadly, households on out-of-work benefits will no longer get more in welfare payments than the average...

Policy paper: Modelling the economic impacts of alternative wayleave regimes (The Nordicity Report)
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Nordicity was commissioned by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to model three alternative system of wayleaves to that already in place.

They were the regime proposed by the Law Commission in...

Corporate report: Triennial review report: Health and Safety Executive 2014
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

This independent review lead by Martin Temple has concluded that the functions performed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are still required and that it should be retained as a Non-Departmental Public...

Consultation outcome: Health and Safety Executive: 3-yearly review of its future as a non-departmental public body
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the outcome of the call for evidence and link to report on the future of HSE.

The Department for Work and Pensions has reviewed the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in accordance with...

Transparency data: Invitation to tender for research on Low Pay for 2015 Report
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has an ongoing remit to monitor the operation of the National Minimum Wage, and to assess the impact of increases in the level of the minimum wage.

It continuously...

Guidance: Cabinet Office controls guidance version 3.1
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated full guidance and annexes throughout.

Together with long term structural reform programmes, the Cabinet Office controls are a core component of the work to reduce wasteful expenditure and...

Policy paper: Developing DECC’s Evidence Base
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

This sets out, for the first time, our priority interests for developing evidence to underpin policy development and to learn from delivering polices. Developing DECC’s Evidence Base builds on DECC’s Science...

FOI release: Total spend on recruitment for the 2011 to 2012 financial year
seen at 10:32, 9 January in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 18 April 2013 Date responded: 8 May 2013 Request

Total spent on recruitment for the financial year 2011 to 2012 ending in April 2012.

Release

In the financial year 2011 to 2012 ending...

News story: New fund on London Stock Exchange gives investors access to Chinese stock markets
seen at 10:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A landmark agreement between two UK and Chinese firms means that from today (9 January 2014), for the first time, investors will be able to invest in Chinese Stock markets in Renminbi through the London Stock...

Press release: UK to be the G8’s “most digital government” by next year, with billions of savings in sight
seen at 10:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is on track to save taxpayers £500 million this year by tackling waste and inefficiency in its IT spend, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, announced today. The minister...

Press release: Andrew Sells Appointed Chairman of Natural England
seen at 10:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Andrew Sells has been confirmed as the Chairman of Natural England. Mr Sells is expected to take up the post on 20 January 2014.

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said:

This is an incredibly...

Press release: Four million trees to be planted next year
seen at 10:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Two thousand hectares of new woodland will be created through the planting of four million trees as part of a £30millon government investment in the next financial year.

Two hundred thousand...

Press release: £10 million boost to support drug and alcohol recovery
seen at 10:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The capital funding will be distributed by Public Health England via local authorities to voluntary sector and NHS-based service providers to support needs-led projects that contribute towards helping their clients...

Press release: Lord-Lieutenant for Dorset: Angus Campbell
seen at 10:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Mr (Ian) Angus Campbell as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Dorset to succeed Mrs Anthony Pitt-Rivers when she retires on 22 January 2014.

Biographical notes

Angus...

News story: Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) number four hundred opens
seen at 10:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The 400th Authorised Testing Facility (ATF), at HTC Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, was opened by Alastair Peoples, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency CEO, on Wednesday 8th January.

This marks a further...

Referral to Treatment Times for Wales - November 2013
seen at 09:33, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release gives information on the total time waited from referral by a GP or other medical practitioner to hospital treatment in the NHS in Wales.
NHS Diagnostic and Therapy Service Waiting Times for Wales - November 2013
seen at 09:33, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release shows information on waiting times for specified diagnostic and therapy service for the NHS in Wales.
Reliability of journeys on Highways Agency roads - November 2013
seen at 09:33, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release presents provisional information about the reliability of journeys on the Highways Agency roads.
Vehicle Licensing Statistics Great Britain - November 2013
seen at 09:33, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly new registrations of vehicles in Great Britain.
UK Trade - November 2013
seen at 09:33, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest monthly statistics on trade in goods classified according to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) as well as monthly estimates for total trade in services.
Profitability of UK Companies - Q3 2013
seen at 09:33, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This statistical bulletin, produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) every quarter, shows the net rate of return on capital employed for UK PNFCs’ related to their UK operations.
Milk Prices And Composition Of Milk - November 2013
seen at 09:33, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides statistics on the average farm gate milk prices and the average butterfat and protein content of milk produced in the UK.
Renewables Obligation: certificates and generation - September 2013 data
seen at 09:33, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly data on the number of certificates issued for generation under the Renewables Obligation.
Air Navigation Guidance (Robert Goodwill)
seen at 09:33, 9 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am pleased to announce the publication of a revised version of the air navigation guidance. I am grateful for the technical assistance of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the input of those who ...

Guidance: Japan: Local Services List (Lawyers, Interpreters, Translators, Medical, Funeral)
seen at 09:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: sources of medical information in Japan and list of undertakers in Japan added

The following list of English-speaking lawyers, translators/interpreters, sources of medical information in Japan...

Correspondence: Direction issued to Calderdale Council
seen at 09:33, 9 January in Search (Our copy).

A 2-year improvement notice was issued on 8 April 2010. A second improvement notice was issued on 5 March 2012 for poor performance in children’s social care services.

The Ofsted inspection of Calderdale...

Stockport chain manufacturer fined £80k over mangled hand
seen at 09:32, 9 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Stockport worker’s left hand was badly mangled in the hook on a crane because lifting chains were unavailable – despite being manufactured in the same factory, a court has heard.
Managing health and safety in civic amenity sites
seen at 09:32, 9 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This guidance gives advice about health and safety management at household waste and recycling centres.

RR995 – Human Factors review of gas self-isolation and restoration field trial
seen at 09:32, 9 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The gas distribution network operators (GDNs) must prepare emergency plans to respond to a widespread or prolonged loss of gas supply incident occurring on their part of the network. This report describes a desk...

RR996 – Review of self-isolation and restoration risk assessment models
seen at 09:32, 9 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This report provides an independent review of two risk assessment models that will be used in conjunction with the gas distribution network operators (GDNs) gas supply emergency response plans.

Annual Business Survey, 2011 Provisional Results
seen at 09:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The Annual Business Survey collects financial information for the UK non-financial business economy
Annual Business Survey, 2011 Revised Results
seen at 09:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The Annual Business Survey collects financial information for the UK non-financial business economy
Annual Business Survey, 2011 Regional Results
seen at 09:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The Annual Business Survey collects financial information for the UK non-financial business economy
Annual Business Survey, 2012 Provisional Results
seen at 09:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The Annual Business Survey collects financial information for the UK non-financial business economy
UK Trade, November 2013
seen at 09:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
UK Trade is a major component of two other key economic statistics – UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the UK Balance of Payments. This means that there is a threefold potential for UK Trade statistics to inform...
Profitability of UK Companies, Q3 2013
seen at 09:30, 9 January in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This statistical bulletin, produced by the Office for National Statistics every quarter, shows the net rate of return on capital employed for UK private non-financial corporations (PNFCs) related to their UK operations...
GARRISON INFORMATION OFFICE - LIMITED SERVICE
seen at 09:30, 9 January in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Due to an office move the Garrison Information Office have limited IT services in the short term.

Press release: Superfast Broadband in Wales – 100,000 properties milestone reached
seen at 09:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 100,000 Welsh homes and businesses can now get access to superfast speeds as a result of the UK Government’s roll-out of superfast broadband.

The UK Government has invested £57 million...

Referral to Treatment Times for Wales - November 2013
seen at 02:31, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release gives information on the total time waited from referral by a GP or other medical practitioner to hospital treatment in the NHS in Wales.
NHS Diagnostic and Therapy Service Waiting Times for Wales - November 2013
seen at 02:31, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release shows information on waiting times for specified diagnostic and therapy service for the NHS in Wales.
Reliability of journeys on Highways Agency roads - November 2013
seen at 02:31, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release presents provisional information about the reliability of journeys on the Highways Agency roads.
Vehicle Licensing Statistics Great Britain - November 2013
seen at 02:31, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly new registrations of vehicles in Great Britain.
UK Trade - November 2013
seen at 02:31, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest monthly statistics on trade in goods classified according to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) as well as monthly estimates for total trade in services.
Profitability of UK Companies - Q3 2013
seen at 02:31, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This statistical bulletin, produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) every quarter, shows the net rate of return on capital employed for UK PNFCs’ related to their UK operations.
Milk Prices And Composition Of Milk - November 2013
seen at 02:31, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides statistics on the average farm gate milk prices and the average butterfat and protein content of milk produced in the UK.
Renewables Obligation: certificates and generation - September 2013 data
seen at 02:31, 9 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly data on the number of certificates issued for generation under the Renewables Obligation.
Press release: Welsh Secretary: “Supporting businesses in rural Wales is critical”
seen at 02:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones will today (9 January) host a round table meeting with Powys and Ceredigion business leaders to mark the first anniversary of the Mid Wales Chamber of Commerce.

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Press release: Nick Clegg announces regional growth fund jobs in West Yorkshire
seen at 02:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister is today announcing investment from the government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) in West Yorkshire.

Bed manufacturing company Harrison Spinks is being awarded more...