This paper is by Professor Caroline Rose of the White Rose East Asia Centre and University of Leeds. It outlines a talk she gave at the FCO in summer 2013. The FCO does not necessarily endorse the views of non...
People survey results showing HMRC’s employee engagement index.
This guide contains information for independent schools to help them prepare and submit SLASC 2014.
SLASC is collected annually from registered independent schools on the third Thursday in January...
Updated: Revised attachments: A, B, E, G, H and J
The Department for International Development’s online Blue Book is a manual of information about working practices.
Updated: EDF response to Multilateral Aid Review summary assessment 2013 added
The EDF supports the implementation of the European Union’s Cotonou Partnership Agreement and is the main instrument for providing...
Updated: Response to Multilateral Aid Review 2013 added
This assessment focuses primarily on the development-focused external instruments of the European Union (EU).
Updated: Updated with latest information.
This is the current Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) list of approved British English-language names and descriptive terms for countries and territories ...
This FCO Research Analyst paper is intended to inform and provoke thought: it does not represent Government policy.
These FCO Research Analyst papers are intended to inform and provoke thought: they do not represent Government policy
This FCO Research Analyst paper is intended to inform and provoke thought: it does not represent Government policy.
This FCO Research Analyst paper is intended to inform and provoke thought: it does not represent Government policy.
This report makes recommendations to improve the health and wellbeing of children who have experienced sexual exploitation. It is designed to help health services improve prevention techniques and to achieve ...
Updated: Added new firing times as at 15 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’s, smart phones...
Two men and three teenage boys have been convicted of charges of rape and sexual assault in one of the worst cases of child sexual abuse prosecuted by the CPS.
Updated: Updated programme summary PDF, correct as of 15 January
The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been forced to flee...
There is an ambition, expressed variously throughout history, for all our laws to be written down, in one place, with clarity and elegance. What could be better than that?
I want to explore that ideal...
Updated: Added a link to google map.
More than 60 unique British foods have now achieved protected status to help safeguard these iconic products and deliver a major boost to the economy.
Anglesey...
Prime Minister David Cameron and President Nicos Anastasiades of the Republic of Cyprus met today in London and reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship and partnership which exist between Cyprus and the UK. ...
Elizabeth France today (Wednesday 15 January) began her new role as the chairman of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
Mrs France has extensive experience in the criminal justice sector and is the...
This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Latest issue covers operational updates, detections and seizures, border technology and transformation, partnership working and a news round-up.
Updated: New guide to the amended 2006 TUPE Regulations added, for business transfers that take place from 31 January 2014 onwards.
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) ...
ESF022 Provider Memo - National Rollout of the Benefit Cap
ESF020 Provider Memo - Phased approach to Benefit Cap
ESF023 Provider Memo - Benefit Cap Direct Mail Update
Freedom of Information query for statistics on claimants getting Disability Living Allowance (DLA) due to drug and alcohol misuse as the main disabling condition for Lincoln and Great Britain – February 2010 ...
ESF021 Provider Memo -Further information about eligibility requirements for claiming the 10 week 25% interim payment on the ESF Support for Families with Multiple Problems provision
ESF025 Provider Memo - Further information how to process individual Progress Measures and Job Outcome payments on PRaP
Updated: Published updated version of the guide including including new contact details the removal of certain sections of the no longer relevant.
This guidance explains departmental policy on providing...
ESF027 Provider Memo - Universal Credit Helpline for non-pathfinder ESF Families providers
ESF026 Provider Memo - Jobcentre Plus logo and supporting guidance available on the DWP Communications Centre
ESF028 Provider Memo - National Rollout of the Benefit Cap
ESF029 Provider Memo - Families Management Information Reporting
ESF031 Provider Memo - Eligibility for ESF Families Provision
ESF034 Provider Memo - Amended Chapter 10 of the ESF Support for Families with Multiple Problems Provider Guidance
ESF035 Provider Memo - Nominations for Adult Learners’ Week
Updated: Added revised ch 23 with added guidance on public service pensions for the purpose of contributory Jobseeker's Allowance and incorporate memos 14/13 (Universal Credit) and 13/13 (Armed forces independence...
Updated: Scheduled updates for April 2014 added
Timetable of overseas trade statistics and regional trade statistics releases are published on the HM Revenue & Customs trade statistics site.
ESF032 Provider Memo - Payment of Clerical Claims Process ESF Families Provision
ESF033 Provider Memo - Revised European Social Fund (ESF) Support for Families with Multiple Problems Provider Guidance
ESF024 Provider Memo - Generic Provider Guidance, Chapter 11, updated version published
Updated: Added: New version (1.1) of the school census spring and summer 2014: guide for all-through schools
This guide contains information for all-through schools and academies, including free schools...
Updated: Added: New version (1.1) of the school census spring and summer 2014: guide for PRUs and AP academies
This guide contains information for all PRUs and AP academies, to help them prepare and submit...
Updated: Latest version published in January 2014.
This document provides general advice on security measures that are appropriate for premises that are licensed to possess and/or supply and/or produce ...
Updated: Added: New version (1.1) of the school census spring and summer 2014: guide for special schools
This guide contains information for all special schools, to help them prepare and submit their
Expenditure FOI: actual invoice expenditure by Defra and ALBs above £25,000 for the period April 2012 to December 2013 (or most recently available data).
South West Water - FOI information about the funding agreement between South West Water and Defra.
Updated: Added: New version (1.1) of the school census spring and summer 2014: guide for nursery schools
This guide contains information for all maintained nursery schools to help them prepare and submit...
Updated: Added revised fitnote - removed phone number for Occupation Health Advice for England only, on page 23.
Guidance for GPs about how to complete each section of the fit note, including the reassessment...
Updated: Added: New version (1.1) of the school census spring and summer 2014: guide for middle-deemed primary schools
This guide contains information for all maintained middle-deemed primary schools to...
Updated: Updated central England partnership contacts.
DWP works on the topics of employment, pensions and ageing society and welfare. We develop strong and productive partnerships at a local, regional...
Updated: Added: New version (1.1) of the school census spring and summer 2014: guide for secondary schools
This guide contains information for all maintained secondary schools and academies, including free...
Later life newsletter 51 (January 2014) has the latest news on policy changes, good practice and initiatives and their impact on older people.
To subscribe to the later life newsletter, email: simon...
Updated: Added: New version (1.1) of the school census spring and summer 2014: guide for primary schools
This guide contains information for all maintained primary schools to help them prepare and submit...
A letter from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools Lord Nash to Gloucester Academy Trust regarding the unacceptably low standards of performance of pupils at Gloucester Academy.
A letter from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools Lord Nash to the governors of Northern Academy Hull Limited regarding the unacceptably low standards of performance of pupils at Thomas Ferens ...
Astronomers have discovered a planet that is circling a star almost identical to the Sun in all respects in one of the oldest known open star clusters. The planet is one of three that have been found orbiting stars...
The Army Families Federation (AFF) is the independent voice of Army families and works hard to improve the quality of life for Army families around the world - on any aspect that is affected by the Army lifestyle...
Updated: Updated programme summary PDF, correct as of 15 January
The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been forced to flee...
The European Parliament has agreed a revised package of EU Procurement Directives. These include a number of UK wins - for which the government lobbied in Brussels - Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude...
Mr Francois spoke to operators of Navy, Army and RAF unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including Scan Eagle, Desert Hawk and Reaper.
He also viewed the inside of a Reaper control cabin and was shown...
Speaking today, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said:
The UK is a close friend of Nigeria, but we are disappointed that President Jonathan has given his assent to a Bill which will further criminalise...
Updated: Added translation
Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson, is visiting Algeria, where he will be co-chairing the UK-Algeria High Level Dialogue with His Excellency Madjd Bouguerra, Minister Delegate...
The Government is seeking views on the consequential industry code and licence modifications required as a result of the implementation of Electricity Market Reform. The change documents attached to this consultation...
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...
This memorandum identifies new or amended delegated powers in the government amendments to the Pensions Bill that were tabled on 13 January 2014 for consideration at Lords Committee stage. It explains:
...
Updated: Weekly and monthly updates to various commodity prices
Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data...
Updated: Updated description of measure BIS 0312 on page 24, and other minor errata.
Lists regulations scheduled to come into force between 1 January and 30 June 2014 that are included in the government...
Updated: Updated as of 15 January 2014.
This update is correct as of 15 January 2014. Further updates will be published as the situation changes.
The table shows the changes to TACs (Total Allowable Catch) and quotas for UK interest fish stocks following the December 2013 Fisheries Council.
The UK quota represents a limit on how many tonnes of...
Updated: Section 5.1 has been amended to include information about Mandatory Consideration. The PDF version of the CRU27 has been removed.
If you have had an accident, injury or a disease for which someone...
The Sovereign Grant provides an annual grant to support the official duties of The Queen in her roles as Head of State and Head of Nation.
Updated: added link to Act guidance
This Memorandum of Understanding is about how Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales pay tax voluntarily on income that would otherwise not ...
Updated: Changed the address of the International Pensions Centre (IPC) at section 13.5.
The Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits technical guidance (DB1) is intended for use by professional and voluntary...
Updated: Updated versions of Statutory Referral Organisation (WCSRO1) and Statutory Referral Organisation Authorisation forms published.
The DWP provider guidance supports the prime provider, in the delivery...
The brochure gives an overview of what the National Health Service, UK industry and UK academia can offer to the Chinese healthcare market. It includes:
elderly care provision
training...
Updated: Data tables and dashboard updated with January 2014 figures.
The Growth dashboard provides a summary of important facts and figures on UK growth and industrial policy, including:
an overview...
Updated: monthly figures updated
This weekly publication includes averages of the most usual prices charged at the English wholesale markets in Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool and New Spitalfields for selected...
Updated: Added firing times for the period 1 to 15 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...
Formulating priorities and strategies as the Millennium Development Goals approach their culmination – what next for the least developed countries.
The post-2015 development framework: priorities for...
When you are unwell - DON'T come straight to the medical centre ... and WAIT! Stay at home, give us a call and let the Telephone Assessment System (TAS) take the strain.
Please...
SUN 19 JAN - PZ BDE 21 "GOOD LUCK" CONCERT On Sun 19 Jan @ 1700hrs, Kreis Paderborn and the Bundeswehr reservists are holding a concert to wish Pz Bde 21 from Augustdorf all the best for their ...
EVERY first Wednesday of the month from 3.30pm - 4.30pm
The Kaleidoscope Cinema & The Flix Cinema February schedules.
Click 'Read More" for full details.
The government and industry’s strategy for building greener and more efficient car engines took a major step forward today with the appointment of 2 key figures in the auto sector. Dr. Gerhard Schmidt and Tony...
A £10 million fund will be available to alternative technology providers who come forward with innovative ideas to help superfast broadband reach Britain’s most remote communities the Culture Secretary...
More than 60 unique British foods have now achieved protected status to help safeguard these iconic products and deliver a major boost to the economy.
Anglesey Sea Salt, West Country Beef and West Country...
Rogue employers who do not pay their workers the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will face an increased penalty of up to £20,000 as part of government’s crackdown on employers who break the law.
The drugs, which were discovered on Thursday 9 January, once cut and sold on the streets had a potential value of £130,000.
Officers stopped a 29-year-old Portuguese man, Marcos Martins-Goes...
The drugs, once cut and sold on the streets, have a potential value running into millions of pounds.
The drugs were discovered on Monday 13 January when officers stopped and searched a Swiss lorry and...
Cash grants worth up to £500 are still being offered to people across England wanting to start childcare business, Women and Equalities Minister Maria Miller announced today.
The scheme is aimed...
Updated: Updated programme summary PDF, correct as of 15 January
The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been forced to flee...
He will succeed Mr Michael Davenport. Mr Keefe will take up his appointment during June 2014.
Mr Keefe joined the FCO in 1982 and has spent much of his career developing British and EU relations with ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has won the award for ‘Most Improved Employer’ in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2014.
The award is given to the employer who makes the greatest improvement...
For the past two days business representatives from across North Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire have had an opportunity to present to Kier, Carillion, Lend Lease and Interserve - the four contractors bidding ...
Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson, is visiting Algeria, where he will be co-chairing the UK-Algeria High Level Dialogue with His Excellency Madjd Bouguerra, Minister Delegate for Maghreb and African Affairs...
FOI request asking:
how much money (broken down by each individual payment) has been paid by DECC and its subsidiaries to Improwise Ltd in each of the financial years 2010 - to-date and details of any...
FOI requesting information on gifts made to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) by foreign governments. Specifically, how much DECC had spent on repairs, renovations or maintenance of gifts made...
This provides detail on UK registered product, Anglesey sea salt/Halen Mon, a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO).
The EU Protected Food Name scheme highlights regional and traditional foods whose authenticity...
Updated: Added RAF operational low flying training timetable: 27 to 31 January 2014
A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables...
This provides detail on UK registered product, West Country beef, a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).
The EU Protected Food Name scheme highlights regional and traditional foods whose authenticity...
This provides detail on UK registered product, West Country lamb, a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).
The EU Protected Food Name scheme highlights regional and traditional foods whose authenticity...
Joint Service Publication (JSP) 454 is intended to assist personnel in demonstrating that acceptable levels of safety and environmental protection are being achieved through-life for land systems.
The...
Sector resilience plans set out the resilience of the UK’s most important infrastructure to the relevant risks identified in the National Risk Assessment. Produced annually, plans are placed before ministers...
This year's IOP-STFC Physics Journalism Prize has been awarded to Cynthia Graber for her feature 'Electric Shock: Could electricity be the key to unlocking human regeneration?', published at MATTER.
Decisions are due by the Government on the next round of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Specifically, Defra ministers will shortly announce how much CAP funding should be diverted in England from production...
In Britain it has always felt like there have been two debates about the EU. One debate is about sovereignty, democracy and accountability.
A second debate has been about the economics.
But there...
Around one in eight parents that do not have family friendly internet controls did not know they existed or did not know how to install them, says a new report.
Britain is now a recognised global leader...
Flood warnings and flood alerts remain in place across the South of England, especially Dorset, South Wiltshire, Somerset and along the Thames where the risk of flooding from groundwater and rivers remains high...
Updated: Updated monthly performance figures for November and December 2013.
A regularly updated snapshot of the performance of the Export Control Organisation (ECO) against targets. It includes information...
Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.
Please note that Forecasts for the UK economy is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting ...
Updated: Added update live tables: Firefighters pension scheme membership 2012 to 2013, by fire authority, Firefighters pension scheme income and expenditure 2012 to 2013, by fire authority, Borrowing and investment...
Updated: Updated with information for October 2013.
Suspension of statistics on herds under restriction and the incidence rate from September 2011The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (...
Updated: Updated to include the statistics notice published in December 2013.
Please note that some bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle statistics are currently suspended from publication. Further information...
Updated: Latest data published.
The statistics presented in the table below, show the number of sub 50kW solar photovoltaic installations and capacity installed at the end of each week, that are recorded...
This bulletin contains information about the non-code actions that were registered with VOSA between July and December 2013.
A non-code action is a proactive action registered with VOSA that is outside...
In September 2013 Public Health England (PHE) surveyed 136 local authorities (LAs) and Directors of Public Health (DsPH) on their obesity priorities. The following report gives an overview of the survey, findings...
Updated: Due to an administrative error the deadline for responses is being extended from 17 January to 3 February 2014.
This consultation seeks views on the updated procedures that independent sector places...
Free event –  includes: summary of current issues, development, content and status of the national standard, perspectives from expert speakers and practical demonstrations of best practice combined with...
Formulating priorities and strategies as the Millennium Development Goals approach their culmination – what next for the least developed countries.
 The post-2015 development framework: priorities for...
Plans for a new college to train the next generation of world-class engineers to work on the construction of High Speed 2 (HS2) have been unveiled today (14 January 2014).
The college, will deliver the...
Britain has today pledged a further £100 million to the UN’s latest Syria crisis appeal, the International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced.
Speaking from Kuwait at the Second...
News that Scotland’s GDP grew by 0.7% in the third quarter of 2013 show Scotland is firmly on the road to economic recovery as part of the UK, according to Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael.
Mr Carmichael...
Updated: Updated with latest news story
The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been forced to flee.
Video: See how UK ...
A £10 million fund will be available to alternative technology providers who come forward with innovative ideas to help superfast broadband reach Britain’s most remote communities the Culture Secretary...
The Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers said:
Congratulations to Thales UK on the excellent news that it has signed a £100m deal to supply its Starstreak missiles and Forceshield Integrated...
Shows the number of houses liable for council tax in Wales.
Presents information on the number of Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) awarded to students aged 16, 17 and 18 in further education in Welsh schools and further education institutions.
This table supports the UK Manufacturers' Sales by Product (PRODCOM) Results and Statistical Bulletin: data is available in the relevant PRODCOM publications, but is provided in a different format to increase accessibility...
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 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.
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Today, HM Treasury is laying before Parliament the final part of Mr Peter Bloxham’s independent review of the Investment Bank Special Administration Regulations 2011. This report follows on from the interim...
I would like to update the House on the latest position regarding the severe weather that has affected parts of the country from early December to date.
Since the east coast tidal surge on 5 December 2013...
On 4 February 2013 as Minister for Energy and Climate Change I announced in Parliament through a written ministerial statement, Official Report, column 3SW, commencement of the
triennial review of the Committee...
Updated: Updated statistics on TB in other species.
This data set includes a range of other statistics relevant to the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle.
Incidents of confirmed M. bovis...
Updated: This note has been updated to reflect the amendments made to the new duty of resilience in the House of Commons to ensure that the Government’s strong commitment to the sustainable management of water...
Peruvian-born photographer Mario Testino was today presented with an honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Culture Minister Ed Vaizey in recognition of his service to photography...
The Morecambe Bay Investigation has been set up to examine the historic standard of care received by mothers and babies in the maternity and neonatal service at the University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation...
Shows the number of houses liable for council tax in Wales.
Presents information on the number of Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) awarded to students aged 16, 17 and 18 in further education in Welsh schools and further education institutions.
This table supports the UK Manufacturers' Sales by Product (PRODCOM) Results and Statistical Bulletin: data is available in the relevant PRODCOM publications, but is provided in a different format to increase accessibility...
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 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.
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
The paper, the first in the series to be published since the launch of the Scottish Government’s White Paper in November, will highlight the UK’s unique role in world affairs. It will discuss how the UK’s overseas...