A Downing Street Spokesperson said:
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson was due to chair COBR tomorrow and make a statement to the house.
Unfortunately due to emergency surgery to repair ...
Impact assessments for the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill.
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...
Updated: Indicator "Change in net domestic employment regulatory burden imposed on business by government" updated following receipt of revised data.
The business plan sets out a number of indicators on...
The UK government is committed to ending illegal wildlife trade, and this document summarises the work we are doing with our international partners, and here in the UK, to achieve this.
Our focus is on...
Updated: The following indicators have been updated; 'Number of UK Businesses helped', 'Number of Foreign Direct Investment projects attracted', 'Average unit cost per Foreign Direct Investment project', 'Average...
Updated: Updated 'The gap between the proportion of young graduates' indicator following the receipt of revised data.
The business plan sets out a number of indicators on knowledge and innovation. These...
Updated: On page 6, under typhoid vaccines and second paragraph, hepatitis B was updated to hepatitis A. It now reads "Alternative vaccines Typherix and Hepatyrix (combined hepatitis A and typhoid vaccine) manufactured...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) played no part in the decision to cancel the Padiham FC football match against Burscough on Saturday 18 January (Cancelled without need, Burnley Express, 28 January).
This book is aimed at employers and dutyholders within the food and drink industry. It discusses manual handling risks and solutions specific to the industry. The introduction in this new edition has been revised...
The government today announced that 5 national organisations and every local authority in Great Britain will be sharing £4.2 million funding aimed at ensuring everyone in the country is signed up to...
Mr Simmonds visited HEAL Africa in Goma today with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Archbishop of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to learn more about the devastating impact of sexual violence...
Speaking after a meeting of COBR - the goverment’s emergency committee - the Prime Minister said:
My sympathy is with everyone affected by the ongoing storms which are causing misery to communities...
East Village scooped the prestigious award for planning excellence at this year’s London Planning Awards, organised in partnership with the Mayor of London, London First, the Royal Town Planning Institute and...
Communities affected by severe weather will benefit from enhanced support to help meet the costs associated with protecting lives and properties.
The government’s Bellwin Scheme reimburses councils...
Our plenary meetings are open so that members of the public can observe them. We will also be holding some public meetings to which members of the public are invited to meet the Committee and discuss their work...
Updated: Updated link for IN 11/07: Building Regulations: loss of Crown Immunity in Scotland has been “Withdrawn†and superseded by 2/10.
Defence Infrastructure Organisation: information notes 2014. These...
Updated: Updated link for IN 11/07: Building Regulations: loss of Crown Immunity in Scotland has been “Withdrawn†and superseded by 2/10.
Defence Infrastructure Organisation: information notes 2013. These...
Updated: Updated link for IN 11/07: Building Regulations: loss of Crown Immunity in Scotland has been “Withdrawn†and superseded by 2/10.
Defence Infrastructure Organisation: information notes 2012. These...
Updated: Updated link for IN 11/07: Building Regulations: loss of Crown Immunity in Scotland has been “Withdrawn†and superseded by 2/10.
Defence Infrastructure Organisation: information notes 2011. These...
Updated: Updated link for IN 11/07: Building Regulations: loss of Crown Immunity in Scotland has been “Withdrawn†and superseded by 2/10.
Defence Infrastructure Organisation: information notes 2010. These...
Updated: Updated version of the diagnostic tool published.
This document explains the rules for officials on whether to notify the European Commission of draft rules or guidance regulating products and ...
Updated: Added new firing times for the period 15 to 21 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 ...
Updated: Added new low flying timetable for 17 to 21 February 2014.
A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover 3 tactical...
DFID spend over £500 for December 2013
Updated: Updated in line with FCO guidance on balance of competences content.
The government is carrying out a review of the EU’s competences. The review will provide an analysis of what the EU does and...
The fire and rescue bulletin for February 2014 covers:
publication of operational guidance: breathing apparatus Fire Kills: ‘1st of the month’ campagin
This letter is a response to a Freedom of Information request asking for a list featuring compensation payments made to DfT staff between 2011 and 2013. The response features a a summary of the compensation payments...
HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over £25,000.
UK Export Finance publishes details of invoices on a monthly basis...
Ipsos MORI was commissioned by HMRC to undertake research among its stakeholders (corporates, politicians and journalists) to answer two over-arching research questions:
Understand perceptions of HMRC...
Letter of response regarding Freedom of Information request for:
Quantities of any mercury gained from the cleaning of natural gas.
Total quantity of any mercury that was sent ...
The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 5 February 2014. Fact sheets have been produced to accompany the bill.
Irish salmon FOI: comments from the European Commission (EC) on the application for a PGI for irish salmon.
Outdoor campaigns - FOI who is responsible for outdoor campaigns, and whether Defra has an advertising agency contracted for campaigns.
The owner of a Nottinghamshire alloy firm has been sentenced for failing to protect workers from the risks of lead poisoning after three employees became seriously ill.
A Redditch recycling company has been sentenced for safety failings after a worker was killed by a bale of waste weighing more than a tonne.
Response of the senior judiciary to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation entitled ‘Judicial Review: Proposals for Further Reform’
RALLY FOR HEROES 2014 Rally for Heroes is an event that raises money for Forces Charities by driving a minimum of 5 miles for each serviceman that have lost their lives whilst serving in Afghanistan...
Litter picking in the playground, removing graffiti and cleaning the dining hall are all sanctions teachers should consider to clamp down on bad behaviour, Education Secretary Michael Gove has said.
There...
The new measure is part of the wide-ranging Criminal Justice and Courts Bill, unveiled today by Chris Grayling, aimed at revamping sentencing and ensuring the courts deliver efficiency for the taxpayer.
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Before going any further, let me get a confession out of the way: I’m a big fan of the Youth Sport Trust. Not just because your work to give every child access ...
The government today announced that 5 national organisations and every local authority in Great Britain will be sharing £4.2 million funding aimed at ensuring everyone in the country is signed up to...
Those wishing to apply for qualified lawyer posts in our current recruitment campaign should note that a technical error is preventing access to the Government Legal Service website.
We are working to...
Legal disputes over major developments will be fast-tracked for consideration by a new Planning Court which will be established by this Summer, to support the Government’s long term plan for economic recovery...
Mr Simmonds visited HEAL Africa in Goma today with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Archbishop of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to learn more about the devastating impact of sexual violence...
Updated: Added: new release of the specification document (version 1.1) and validation rules spreadsheet.
These documents are for local authorities returning children in need census data for the ...
Updated: Added revised forms with new contact phone numbers.
You may not have to fill in a form. There are other ways to claim.
Updated: Added revised forms with new contact phone numbers.
You may not have to fill in a form. There are other ways to claim.
Updated: New ad-hoc announced for Personal Independence Payment: Management Information to be published on 11 February 2014
This document provides details of upcoming DWP ad hoc statistical releases.
The invitation closes on 5 March 2014
Defence Infrastructure Organisation: information notes 2014. These are used to promulgate best practice and other information of an advisory nature.
Related information DIO Information notes 2012
Letter from the Under Secretary of State for Children and Families Edward Timpson, to the Coventry Safeguarding Children Board, about their ‘Deeper analysis report’ into the failures that led to the death of ...
Request for information on the Shale Gas Strategy Group including:
the terms of reference for the Group; the attendees for the Group the minutes of the last 3 meetings evidence of the value that the...
This Freedom of Information response covers the number of VOSA staff (by grade) who had received a box 1 marking in their annual staff report for 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13.
The booklet presents a plain language account of ten arguments supporting Ukraine’s closer integration with the EU.
It has been developed by the British Embassy Kyiv together with the EU Delegation, ...
This Freedom of Information response covers whether the bonuses paid to Senior Civil Service (SCS) grades are a charge against the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) or the central Department for Transport...
This report sets out the Home Secretary’s determination for 2014 to 2015 of the aggregate amount of grants for police purposes that she proposes to pay and the amount of grant she proposes to pay each local policing...
Updated: Separate 'duty plus VAT permitted price calculator (2013)' published.
This guidance provides a single point of reference for suppliers of alcohol and local authorities in England and Wales for ...
This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
Updated: Updated version of document
This note explains how reforms to water supply will work, particularly regarding their impact on how water will be sourced.
The heat maps show the area spending power per dwelling in 2014 to 2015 and 2015 to 2016.
The breakdown of settlement funding assessment is in 3 parts:
the table sets out the allocations by local authority of the elements that make up the settlement funding assessment for 2014 to 2015 and 2015...
There are 3 tables in this section:
key information for local authorities: this table sets out the key information on the settlement for individual authorities and classes of authorities, and for non-domestic...
Equality statement on the Local government finance (England) report 2014 to 2015 and the Referendums relating to Council Tax increases (principles) (England) report 2014 to 2015.
This report sets out the percentage increase in Council Tax which local authorities, fire authorities and Police and Crime Commissioners in England can set in 2014 to 2015 without a referendum. Any increase of...
This report sets out the aspects of the settlement which require specific approval by Parliament, including the amount and basis of distribution of the revenue support grant in 2014 to 2015.
Spending power measures the overall revenue funding available for local authority services, including Council Tax, locally retained business rates and government grants.
The 3 spreadsheets contain the...
This monthly paper produced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) brings together the latest key information relating to agriculture and the wider economy. In particular it highlights...
Updated: Updated 5 February 2014
This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.
Use this guidance to find out if you can study whilst in the UK with a General, Business or Family Visitor visa.
Sentencing remarks of His Honour Judge Alistair McCreath
Please find posters of activities that are being run by Home Start during the February Half Term, for Paderborn, Sennelager & Detmold.
Click 'Read More' for full information
Fri 14 Mar @ 7pm - Gowns & Glitz Sale
Tigers Den, Barker Bks
A sale of your pre-loved gowns and accessories.
For full information about the event or for details on how to sell...
AWS Hameln Youth Club
Click on 'Read More' for full details of the provisions available for the youth of Hameln.
Serengeti Festival Summer 2014
Run by AWS Paderborn, this is a 3 day camping trip to watch a variety of artists perform.
Open to everyone from age 16-18yrs.
Click on &#...
KALEIDOSCOPE CINEMA BOOKINGS The bookings for the Kaleidoscope Cinema in Barker Barracks will no longer be taken by the Housing Office. The new Point of Contact (POC) for bookings is WO2 Jimmy...
GROUP DATES FOR HOME-START DETMOLD Please find details of the dates for Wednesday's Musical Kidz & Thursday's Squiggles Groups at Home-Start Detmold, click 'Read More' for full...
Ex-armed forces personnel in need of housing will be able to benefit from funding for life-changing accommodation initiatives across the country, Defence Minister Anna Soubry has announced today, 4 February.
HM Coastguard is warning people in the south west of the dangers of getting too close to the coast during this evening’s wild weather.
The weather forecast for the region is predicted to be south or southeast...
It is important that medical professionals remember that the medical guidelines are often updated and it is essential to regularly check that the version being used is the most current.
The guide...
The most advanced aircraft ever built by British engineers made its maiden flight at an undisclosed test range on Saturday 10 August 2013 under the command of BAE Systems test pilot Bob Fraser.
MOD has...
Minister of State for Policing, Criminal Justice and Victims (Damian Green):My Right Honourable Friend, the Home Secretary, has today laid before the house, the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2014...
Thank you Malcolm.
It’s a pleasure to be here and a welcome opportunity to talk about cross-border transport in the UK with so many expert and distinguished guests.
So thanks to Ross and everyone...
I have today laid before the House the Local Government Finance Report (England) 2014 to 2015 and the Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2014 to 2015. These...
Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, today (5 February 2014) called on councils to take up the offer of additional central government funding to help freeze Council Tax this year.
Since 2010, the...
Asked about appointments made at government agencies, the PMS said the public appointment process was followed, which was overseen by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. original source.
Asked whether the PM had any view on the comments by HRH The Prince of Wales about the government?s response to flooding, the PMS said that the PM had repeatedly said that the on-going situation was unacceptable...
Updated: updated bidding round 2014-15
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) programme funds seek to create real, measurable outcomes in support of the FCO’s policy goals. The Prosperity Fund, which...
Updated: The latest information on FID Enabling for Renewables and provisionally affordable projects.
The Government’s Final Investment Decision Enabling programme is designed to enable developers of low...
Sentencing remarks of the Honourable Mrs Justice Carr
ScotlandAsked whether the PM was pleased about the comments made by businessman Bob Dudley on Scottish independence, the PMS said that it was important that a leading investor and employer in the UK was raising...
The PMS provided a readout of Cabinet discussions.
StrikesAsked for the PM’s view on the London Underground strike, the PMS said the PM thought the strike was wrong and Bob Crow should call it off rather...
The senior leadership team is now in place that will help the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) drive forward the government’s radical reforms to deliver the most efficient commercial services and get the...
Updated: Results for week ending 2 February 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 ...
Presents information on selected building materials, including monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks. It also includes quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles...
Compensation FOI: total number of personal injury cases opened and total sum of personal injury compensation paid out to Defra employees within the last 12 months and 5 years.
Overseas food and drink - FOI total value of any food, feed and drink supplied to Defra from overseas in 2013 including: a breakdown of which countries supply food, feed and drink to Defra from overseas; and ...
In this issue you can read about:
protecting Marine Protected Areas extra Defra support for Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities fisheries in European Marine Sites - byelaws Common Fisheries...
This document sets out the manner in which the Government intends to complete the development of the 2.4 GHz Great Britain Companion Specification (GBCS) to support the supplier-led Smart Meter roll-out by 2020...
Minister for Children and Families Edward Timpson writes to all foster carers in England informing them about government reforms designed to make it easier to work as a foster carer.
The reforms covered...
Equality analysis carried out by BIS as part of the introduction of the new civil service attendance management policy, which is being implemented from November 2013 onwards.
This equality impact assessment assesses proposed changes to the Education (Student Support and European University Institute) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which are an update to the Education (Student...
Updated: Added January 2014 performance figures.
A regularly updated snapshot of the performance of the Export Control Organisation (ECO) against targets. It includes information on licensing decisions ...
Updated: updated bidding round 2014-15
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) programme funds seek to create real, measurable outcomes in support of the FCO’s policy goals. The Prosperity Fund, which...
A social enterprise that supports people to get their lives back on track after mental health problems has been recognised by Prime Minister David Cameron with a Big Society Award.
The Swindon...
Search and rescue statistics
Military search and rescue statistics.
Provides information on selected building materials and contains monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks; and quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles and ready-...
My hon Friend the Minister for Immigration (Mark Harper) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:
The Government has decided not to opt in at this stage to the draft Council Decisions...
My right hon Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Eric Pickles) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement
Over the coming weeks, councils will be holding their ...
Legislation governing public service pensions requires them to be increased annually by the same percentage as additional pensions—state earnings-related pension and state second pension. Public service...
Over the coming weeks, councils will be holding their annual budget meetings at which they will formally take decisions about their expenditure on local services and their council tax levels for the year ahead...
I wish to provide a further update for the House on the Department for Communities and Local Government’s work on flood recovery including the £7 million severe weather recovery scheme that I announced...
On 5 December 2012, Official Report, columns 57-58WS, my predecessor the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois) announced in Parliament through a written ministerial statement, the commencement...
The Government have decided not to opt in at this stage to the draft Council decisions concerning the signature and conclusion of the agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the...
The communique outlines steps that government and regulators agree to undertake, such as:
exercises to test procedures and resilience (similar to the Waking Shark I and II exercises conducted by the financial...
Updated: Version 7.0 of the manual is now available.
This inspection manual is used by VOSA examiners, vehicle presenters and anyone who wants to familiarise themselves with the requirements and procedures...
Updated: Version 7.3 of the form has now been published.
This form is used to apply for IVA for lorries and goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of over 3,500kg.
All these kinds of vehicles...
Updated: Update to the URLs
You need to use this form to inform the DVLA of a permanent export of a vehicle when you do not have the registration certificate (V5C).
Updated: Added the 100% completed in 60 days figures to the November statistics.
These are the published service standards of the police disclosure units.
These figures are available because...
This statutory guidance is for local authorities.
It applies to all post-16 students or trainees attending:
a school a further education institution an authority maintained or assisted institution...
Updated: Updated customer list for Electronic Vehicle Record Enquires
Where the law allows it, DVLA shares data with others. This information describes the various products DVLA provides, for what purpose...
Updated: Updated forms
Appraisal criteria Concept bidding form Project Proposal Form: Guidance for Completion Prosperity Fund Accountable grant agreement
Today the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Vince Cable, hosted a summit bringing together regulators for the financial, water, energy, communications and transport sectors with ministers...
The government’s Behavioural Insights Team - also known as the Nudge Unit - has teamed up with Nesta, the UK’s innovation foundation, to create a new mutual joint venture, Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis...
Search and rescue statistics
Military search and rescue statistics.
Provides information on selected building materials and contains monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks; and quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles and ready-...
Up to £20 million will be made available to encourage the brightest and the best to teach maths in further education colleges, Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock announced today (5 February...