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11 February 2014

Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on Bosnia-Herzegovina
seen at 22:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on recent events in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

It is clear that many Bosnian people feel frustrated with the slow progress their country is making on its economic...

News story: UK winter storms 2014: government response
seen at 21:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updating with latest news.

Prime Minister David Cameron spoke about the current situation at a press conference at Downing Street, after he toured some areas most affected by floods and storm damage...

Guidance: Bringing pets into the UK after 1 January 2012
seen at 20:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to the current 'Taking your pet abroad' information.

Although this leaflet remains a useful overview of the pet travel arrangements, you should read taking your pet abroad for...

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall take part in a Radio Day
seen at 20:31, 11 February in (Our copy).
Radio Day
News story: UK winter storms 2014: government response
seen at 20:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: David Cameron's press conference video added

Prime Minister David Cameron was today (Tuesday 11 February) in Dawlish to see the storm damaged railway. Speaking as he met Network Rail workers and...

Press release: New rules will make it easier and cheaper to travel abroad with pets
seen at 20:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to the current 'Taking your pet abroad' information.

Read up-to-date information on taking your pet abroad

(This press release was published on 30 December 2011 and ...

Speech: Tackling Contraband and Illicit Trade in Central America
seen at 20:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Charge d’Affaires of the British Embassy San Jose, Melanie Smart, addresses the audience

Su Excelencia Vice-Ministro de Hacienda, Alvaro Ramos;

Representantes del órgano judicial de países de Centroamérica...

Promotional material: European Schools recruitment
seen at 18:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Education invites applications from qualified teachers with a minimum of 4 years teaching experience for the following positions at the European School Munich, commencing 1 September 2014:

Widnes firm sentenced over tipper truck death
seen at 18:30, 11 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Widnes-based manufacturer has been fined £100,000 after a worker was crushed to death when a tipper truck overturned.
Forestry workers urged to sign up for safety event
seen at 18:30, 11 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive [HSE] has teamed up with the Forestry Commission’s Learning and Development team to host a Safety and Health Awareness Day in the Midlands dedicated to raising awareness of important...
Regional Labour Market Statistics, June 2013
seen at 18:30, 11 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Official statistics on employment, unemployment, inactivity, jobs and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies.
News story: Busy year for military search and rescue
seen at 18:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

While Culdrose was the busiest search and rescue (SAR) base in England in 2013, it was ranked third busiest in the UK behind her sister Royal Navy station HMS Gannet in Scotland, which had 329 call...

News story: UK winter storms 2014: government response
seen at 18:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Government action on flood defences

Prime Minister David Cameron was today (Tuesday 11 February) in Dawlish to see the storm damaged railway. Speaking as he met Network Rail workers and local councillors...

Press release: Government cuts cost of flying from Cornwall
seen at 18:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Transport will fund a £5 reduction on all domestic flights from Newquay as part of wider plans to provide support during the severe weather affecting Cornish connections.

...

News story: Home Office Minister praises slavery charity on visit to Bristol
seen at 18:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On Monday 10 February, the Minister visited Unseen, a local charity established to prevent and provide support to victims of modern slavery, where she met a number of people affected by slavery, staff and CEO...

Transparency data: DFID workforce management information: October 2013
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

DFID workforce management information: October 2013

Guidance: Operational delivery profession: capabilities plan
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The plan addresses the capability gaps in the 4 areas vital to providing better public services by:

redesigning services and supplying them digitally leading and managing change improving commercial...
Transparency data: DFID workforce management information: December 2013
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

DFID workforce management information: December 2013

Transparency data: DFID workforce management information: November 2013
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

DFID workforce management information: November 2013

Transparency data: DFID payment performance 2014
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

DFID payment performance 2014.

FOI release: Number of road kill badgers before cull
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Number of road kill badgers before cull in West Somerset

FOI release: Number of badgers removed from culls
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Number of badgers removed as part of the two pilot culls in Somerset and Gloucestershire

Corporate report: MOD top level messages
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added February 2014 Top level messages.

The Ministry of Defence top level messages help defence personnel and external audiences understand the MOD’s position on current departmental issues each...

Independent report: Terrorism and terrorist financing: third independent reviewer report
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Response to the independent reviewer's third report published

The third report, like its predecessor, is in the nature of a supplement. It provides an update to the first report in the light of...

Policy paper: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New notice and consolidated list published

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). It denounced terrorism and required...

FOI release: Potted plant costs
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The amount spent on purchasing and maintaining trees and potted plants by the department over the last five years

FOI release: Correspondence regarding the Norfolk CC Infrastructure Project
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Meetings and correspondence between Defra and any third parties in relation to the Norfolk County Council’s waste infrastructure project

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added notice: Terrorism and Terrorist Finance (Renewals)

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, for domestic...

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Tregantle firing times for the period 3 to 17 March 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...

FOI release: Lost items valued over £100
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Lost items valued over £100 in 2013

FOI release: Software development
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

How much has Defra spent in in the last year on Software development

FOI release: Financial, HR and IT Systems
seen at 16:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Oracle EBS, ERP, Financial, HR and IT Systems

Science Budget allocations 2015-16
seen at 16:31, 11 February in NERC news (Our copy).
Research Councils UK notes the allocations of the science budget for 2015-16, which have now been published.
NERC invests in scheme to solve business problems using environmental data
seen at 16:31, 11 February in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC has invested close to £1 million in 33 projects aimed at harnessing the power of environmental data to develop new solutions to problems faced by a range of UK businesses.
Regional Labour Market Statistics, December 2012
seen at 16:30, 11 February 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, February 2013
seen at 16:30, 11 February 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, July 2013
seen at 16:30, 11 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Official statistics on employment, unemployment, inactivity, jobs and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies.
Careers Fair for Teenagers
seen at 16:30, 11 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

TUE 18 & WED 19 MAR - CAREERS FAIR AT PRINCE RUPERT SCHOOL, RINTELN

There are over 20 stands, with companies and colleges from the UK coming, a CV workshop and other interactive stands...

Statement to Parliament: Supporting Independent Renewable Investment: Offtaker of Last Resort Consultation
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I can announce that we intend to publish before recess a consultation on the Government’s proposal for an Offtaker of Last Resort mechanism, which will support investment in independent renewable electricity ...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Algeria
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

He will succeed Mr Martyn Roper, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service Appointment. Mr Noble will take up his appointment during June 2014.

Mr Noble joined the FCO in 1982. He was most...

Press release: Industrial Development Advisory Board strengthened with new appointments
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Business Minister Michael Fallon has today (11 February 2014) welcomed 2 new appointments to a panel of industry experts working to help government boost growth in business.

Nicola Foulston, Chair of ...

Press release: Renewable Heat Training voucher scheme extended due to high demand
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The £500,000 fund aimed at expanding the skill set of domestic heating engineers to include renewable heating systems has today been extended by an additional £150,000.

This extension...

Press release: Budget 2014 tops agenda at Business Advisory Group meeting
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The forthcoming Budget announcement was a key topic of discussion amongst representatives from the Welsh business community during a meeting with the Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones in London today (...

News story: Soldiers roar onto Salisbury Plain
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Exercise Lion’s Strike saw 37 students, including soldiers from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment and 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and Royal Marines, take to the Plain. Joining them were NATO...

News story: Northern Ireland economy growing stronger and more competitive
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The roundtable was hosted by Bloomberg’s Director Constantin Cotzias, and the Secretary of State was joined by representatives from Northern Ireland business, politics and academia.

Theresa Villiers ...

News story: Statement on Afghanistan
seen at 16:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Philip Hammond made the latest quarterly statement on Afghanistan at the House of Commons yesterday, 10 February.

The Secretary of State started his statement by paying tribute to the courage and sacrifice...

Open consultation: Supporting independent renewable investment: offtaker of last resort
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This Government is committed to delivering greener energy at least cost, as well as ensuring on-going security of electricity supplies. The Government’s Electricity Market Reform (EMR) programme provides an ambitious...

Research and analysis: The factors associated with proven re-offending following release from prison: findings from Waves 1 to 3 of Surveying Prisoner Crime Reduction (SPCR)
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of format

Surveying Prisoner Crime Reduction (SPCR), a longitudinal cohort study of adult prisoners sentenced to between one month and four years in England and Wales in 2005 and 2006.

Guidance: Investing in Guinea
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This document will help foreign investors to better understand the business environment of Guinea, as well as trade and investment opportunities and associated risks. The project will be executed by a business...

Form: Application for section 4 extra services or facilities
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this form to apply for extra services or facilities if your asylum application has been rejected, you have appealed unsuccessfully and you are already receiving section 4 support.

Guidance: British Forces Post Office locations
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the British Forces Post Office locations document for February.

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

Guidance: Guidance on application for UK visa as Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance will help you apply for a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa or extend your stay in the UK.

Research and analysis: Accommodation, homelessness and reoffending of prisoners
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Research summary on newly sentenced prisoners’ accommodation needs and associations with reoffending on release.

Transparency data: Free schools wave 4: application information
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This spreadsheet contains the following information in relation to wave 4 free school applications:

name of proposed free school as stated in application proposed local authority in which the free school...
Research and analysis: Household Electricity Survey
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Further analysis of the data collected through this survey has been undertaken and these reports present some of the research findings.

‘Early Findings: Demand Side Management’ includes 24-hour demand...

Form: Application extend your stay in the UK as a Tier 1 Entrepreneur
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this form if you are in the UK on a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa and you want to extend your stay or you are in the UK under a different immigration category and you want to switch to Tier 1 (Entrepreneur).

Research and analysis: Estimating the prevalence of disability amongst prisoners
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Research summary estimating the proportion of newly sentenced prisoners in prisons in England and Wales who are disabled using screened answers to survey questions about perceived disability, physical health, ...

Research and analysis: The pre-custody employment, training and education status of newly sentenced prisoners
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This report provides a detailed summary of prisoners’ employment status and training and education levels prior to coming into custody, based on the results of Wave 1 of a longitudinal cohort study (SPCR). The...

Policy paper: Asylum: government response to Home Affairs Committee
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The government response to the 7th report from the Home Affairs Committee session 2013 to 2014. It was presented to Parliament by the Home Secretary in December 2013.

Guidance: Chapter 6a, section 2: tier 2 and Tier 5 of the points-based system
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This publication has been replaced by modernised guidance

Chapter 6a, section 2 dealt with how applications under tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based settlement, are handled by UK Visas and Immigration...

Research and analysis: Prisoners’ childhood and family backgrounds
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This report examines the childhood and family background of prisoners, their current family relationships, and associations between these characteristics and reoffending. It also estimates the number of children...

Research and analysis: Results from the Surveying Prisoner Crime Reduction survey: Technical reports
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).
Surveying Prisoner Crime Reduction (SPCR) Wave 1 (Reception) Samples 1 and 2 technical report

This report summarises the methodologies used to sample and interview prisoners for Wave 1 of Surveying Prisoner ...

Form: Application for certificate showing right of abode
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Use ‘Form ROA’ to apply for a certificate of entitlement showing you have the right to live and work in the UK, or ‘right of abode’.

Use ‘Guide ROA’ to find out what right of abode in the UK is and who...

Guidance: Public appointments for Ministry of Defence
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the public appointments for October 2013

The department is committed to appointments to public bodies being made on merit. Ministerial appointments to Non-departmental public bodies and public...

Form: Application to extend stay in UK: form ECAA 1 Turkish working person
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this form if you are Turkish and have a job in the UK through the European Community Association Agreement (ECAA).

Research and analysis: Gender differences in substance misuse and mental health amongst prisoners
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ISBN number added

Results from the Surveying Prisoner Crime Reduction (SPCR) longitudinal cohort study of prisoners. 

Research into differences in substance misuse and mental health of ...

FOI release: Correspondence following TV badger cull documentary
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Correspondence within Defra and externally on the topic of the Panorama badger cull documentary (November 2012)

FOI release: Experiments involving badgers
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Experiments involving captive badgers

FOI release: Visits to the US and Canada
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Details of hotels visited by staff on business in US and Canada 2010-2014

Guidance: Penally Gallery Range firing notice
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

The firing notice (sometimes referred to as firing times) for the Penally Gallery Range is presented in PDF format. The notice highlights when the range will be in use.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised PDFs of vol 4 - chapters 21, 23 and 24. See vol 4 amendment 42 - Feb 14 - for details of what's changed in each chapter.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits...

Statistics: Career Transition Partnership: service leavers follow-up questionnaires
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This report provides a summary of the responses from the service leaver follow-up questionnaires completed by UK service personnel who have used the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) resettlement services at...

Form: Application to extend your stay in the UK as a Tier 1 Investor
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this form if you are in the UK on a Tier 1 (Investor) visa and you want to extend your stay or you are in the UK under a different immigration category and you want to switch to Tier 1 (Investor).

Policy paper: Ending gang and youth violence: annual report 2013
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This report, presented to Parliament by the Home Secretary, brings together the findings of the government’s review of the ending gang and youth violence programme’s first year.

Policy paper: Review of the operation of injunctions to prevent gang-related violence
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This memorandum provides a review of part 4 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009 on injunctions to prevent gang-related violence.

Form: Primary academy chain development grant forms
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form added.

The primary academy chain development grant is available to fund a 2-year chain development programme for new multi-academy trust (MAT) partnerships.

A ...

Guidance: Guidance on application for UK visa as Tier 1 Investor
seen at 14:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guidance if you are applying for a visa or to extend your stay in the UK under Tier 1 (Investor) and you want to understand the details of the policy for it.

Student Opportunity funding should be protected – OFFA respond to HEFCE grant letter
seen at 14:31, 11 February in OFFA (Our copy).

The Office for Fair Access has today (Monday 10 February) urged the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to protect Student Opportunity funding. This follows the publication of HEFCE’s grant letter...

HSG276 – Isocyanate paint spraying: Safely managing spray booths and rooms
seen at 14:30, 11 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This guidance is aimed at vehicle bodyshop owners, managers and supervisors, their employees (particularly paint sprayers) and suppliers. It will also be useful to industries other than motor vehicle repair where...

INDG473 – SMART paint spraying: How to control health and safety risks
seen at 14:30, 11 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This guidance is aimed at SMART (small and medium area repair technique) repair sprayers using isocyanate-based and other paints and who generally operate as a mobile unit. It is also useful for franchisees, ...

INDG388(rev2) – Safety in isocyanate paint spraying
seen at 14:30, 11 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This guidance is aimed at owners, managers and supervisors of vehicle bodyshops. It outlines the risks in using isocyanate paints in motor vehicle repair and how you can minimise them by taking the right precautions...

R oao Litvinenko -v- Secretary of State for the Home Department
seen at 14:30, 11 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
High Court of Justice (Queen's Bench Division) Divisional Court
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending December 2012
seen at 14:30, 11 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Crime statistics from the Crime Survey for England and Wales and police recorded crime.
Working together to improve human security in the South Caucasus (WP1263)
seen at 14:30, 11 February in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Building on previous initiatives convened by Wilton Park, the December conference involved remarkably diverse representatives from across the region.

Participants identified major challenges to peace, ...

News story: Public Health England's Longer Lives website wins international design award
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

PHE’s Longer Lives website triumphed at the international 2014 Interaction Awards over the weekend.

Longer Lives won first place in the ‘disrupting’ category for completely re-imagining an existing...

News story: Culdrose is England's busiest search and rescue base
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Search and rescue (SAR) crews from Culdrose carry out missions across the south west of England, and, last year, the base was ranked the busiest in England.

It is home to 771 Naval Air Squadron who are...

Press release: Social housing regulation: discussion paper on fee charging
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Read the press notice and find out more about the consultation, which ends on 21 March 2014.

News story: Brit Awards record labels face the music on unpaid interns
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

In the run up to one of the music industry’s biggest nights, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is writing to record labels and event companies warning them about the consequences for non-payment of the National Minimum...

Statement to Parliament: Supporting Independent Renewable Investment: Offtaker of Last Resort Consultation
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I am today announcing a consultation on the Government’s proposal for an Offtaker of Last Resort mechanism, which will support investment in independent renewable electricity projects.

This Government...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Algeria
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

He will succeed Mr Martyn Roper, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service. Mr Noble will take up his appointment during June 2014.

Mr Noble joined the FCO in 1982. He was most recently Deputy...

News story: PM welcomes agreement to restart negotiations to reunify Cyprus
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed today’s agreement between President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, and leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Dr Dervis Eroglu, to restart negotiations...

Press release: Cross-government copyright deal to save money as part of long-term economic plan
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Cabinet Office has signed an innovative 3 year copyright licensing deal in a move that will transform copyright licensing arrangements for central government and save money for taxpayers.

The new ...

News story: UK winter storms 2014: government response
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Government action on flood defences

Prime Minister David Cameron was today (Tuesday 11 February) in Dawlish to see the storm damaged railway. Speaking as he met Network Rail workers and local councillors...

Press release: Whitemoss Landfill application - registration opens to make a representation
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The proposed project is for the construction of new hazardous waste management facilities at Whitemoss Landfill, comprising the construction of new landfill void to the west of the existing landfill site for ...

News story: Veterans' Transition Review has been published
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Veterans’ Transition, Lord Ashcroft has published his findings following his examination of the transition of armed forces personnel from their military careers...

News story: Prime Minister pays tribute to Scottish Korean War veterans
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Scottish Korean War Veterans are held in “high esteem” by the UK Government the Scotland Office Minister David Mundell has said as he visited the Scottish Korean War Memorial in West Lothian.

Joined by...

News story: Helen Grant marks LGB&T History Month
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

February marks LGB&T History Month in the UK, a month of events celebrating the lives and achievements of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB&T) community and the theme this year is...

Statement to Parliament: Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill amendment
seen at 14:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).
The Minister of State for Crime Prevention (Norman Baker):

Currently Schedule 7 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 includes an exception to the National Assembly’s competence in relation to ‘anti-social behaviour...

Transparency data: HM Treasury senior officials travel expenses: July to September 2013
seen at 11:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This report shows international travel and accommodation used by Cabinet Office senior officials at Senior Civil Service 2 (SCS2) (or equivalent) and above. The report includes bookings made through departments...

Guidance: Code of conduct for operational PFI/PPP contracts
seen at 11:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added Barts Health NHS Trust, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority, Lancashire Combined Fire Authority,

The voluntary code of conduct sets out the basis on which public and private sector partners...

Research and analysis: Results from the Surveying Prisoner Crime Reduction (SPCR): The factors associated with proven re-offending following release from prison: findings from Waves 1 to 3 of SPCR
seen at 11:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of format

Surveying Prisoner Crime Reduction (SPCR), a longitudinal cohort study of adult prisoners sentenced to between one month and four years in England and Wales in 2005 and 2006.

Policy paper: Help to Buy: mortgage guarantee scheme rules
seen at 11:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Help to Buy: home purchase plan guarantee scheme rules published

The scheme rules specify the rules that lenders must comply with in order to offer mortgages under the Help to Buy: mortgage guarantee...

Guidance: Detaining EEA nationals
seen at 11:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration guidance on processes to detain people under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006.

News story: UK winter storms 2014: government response
seen at 11:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest update following the COBRA meeting.

Prime Minister David Cameron has been visiting areas in the South West affected by the storms and flooding. Speaking as he met emergency workers...

News story: Public Health England's Longer Lives website wins international design award
seen at 11:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

PHE’s Longer Lives website triumphed at the international 2014 Interaction Awards over the weekend.

Longer Lives won first place in the ‘disrupting’ category for completely re-imagining an existing...

News story: Help to Buy extended to include ‘Islamic Mortgages’
seen at 11:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The government’s Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme can now also be used by providers of Home Purchase Plans, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Sajid Javid, announced today (11 February 2014). Home...

FOI release: The tendering process for Personal Independence Payment assessments
seen at 10:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response on the tendering process for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments.

Statistics: Personal Independence Payment: Management Information
seen at 10:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This ad hoc statisitic reports on management information for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) new claims registered and decisions made April 2013 to December 2013.

April and May totals only include...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly road fuel prices.

Table last updated on 11 February 2014.

Weekly fuel prices

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 247KB

This...
Statistics - national statistics: UK overseas trade statistics: EU December 2013
seen at 10:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects the UK’s international trade in goods data, which are published as two National Statistics series - the ‘Overseas Trade Statistics (OTS)’ and the ‘Regional Trade Statistics...

FOI release: The number of Atos Personal Independence Payment assessment centres
seen at 10:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI query and response on the number of Atos Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment centres.

Statistics: Personal Independence Payment statistics release strategy
seen at 10:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated with latest information on the release strategy in relation to the release of ad-hoc statistics on 11 February 2014

This document explains how DWP will manage the release of statistics...

Guidance: Key stage 2 monitoring visits 2014: guidance for local authorities
seen at 10:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for:

local authorities test administrators key stage 2 assessment co-ordinators

It applies to all schools participating in the 2014 key stage 2 national curriculum assessments...

Guidance: Six monthly reports on Hong Kong: July to December 2013
seen at 10:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Since July 1997, the Foreign Secretary has reported to Parliament at six-monthly intervals on the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong.

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 10:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Withdrawn advert for partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus in Durham Tees Valley District.

Jobcentre Plus wants partnerships with local public and voluntary organisations that will help...

Form: Built up vehicle inspection report (V627/1)
seen at 10:34, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended the DVLA logo, added the marketing message and removal of 'Place of inspection'.

You need to send a completed V627/1 to the DVLA if you’ve rebuilt or substantially changed a vehicle.

Law Sheet No.3: The Worcestershire Case
seen at 10:32, 11 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Law Sheet No.3: The Worcestershire Case
PUNCHLINES FEB/MAR 14 EDITION
seen at 10:30, 11 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Punchlines Feb/Mar 2014 is now online!

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News story: Army band in 'farewell' fanfare
seen at 10:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

For more than 250 years, Woolwich in south east London has been home to the Royal Artillery Band. The Royal Artillery regiment left Woolwich back in 2007 and, under new restructuring of army music, the Royal ...

Government response: Eric Pickles' update following 10 February COBR meeting
seen at 10:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I have chaired this evening’s emergency committee (COBR). The Prime Minister joined the meeting on the telephone from the south west, where he has been witnessing the excellent work teams on the ground are doing...

Statement to Parliament: Notification to parliament of a contingent liability: indemnification to ELEXON Ltd for electricity market reform settlement system set-up
seen at 10:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Energy Act 2013 makes provision for Electricity Market Reform (EMR) measures which are intended to ensure sufficient investment comes forward to replace old generation plant with new low carbon generation...

Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 31/01/2014
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with the European Union - December 2013
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
Weekly Fuel Prices - 10 February 2014
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Offtaker of Last Resort (Edward Davey)
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I can announce that we intend to publish before recess a consultation on the Government’s proposal for an offtaker of last resort mechanism, which will support investment in independent renewable electricity...

Renewables Obligation (Michael Fallon)
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government consulted on the transition from the renewables obligation (RO) to the contract for difference (CfD) between 17 July and 26 September 2013. Following analysis of responses, we then carried out ...

Guidance: China Prosperity SPF Bidding Round 2014/15
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated

China Prosperity Strategic Programme Fund (SPF)

The purpose of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Prosperity Fund is to contribute towards the policy goal of creating the conditions...

Guidance: Austria – Consular Fees
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest fee table.

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: The white book for foreign service advisers and defence attachés
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added February 2014 edition of the White book.

The white book Commonwealth Defence Liaison Staffs and Foreign Service Attachés accredited to London

This publication is no longer publicly available...

Guidance: Customer guides for service families
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added A to Z reference guide for the SFA.

A series of useful guides for service personnel and service families living in service family accommodation (SFA) in the UK. Each easy to follow, single...

Guidance: Information notes 2014
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended IN 01/14 as contact details update and last paragraph on page 9.

Defence Infrastructure Organisation: information notes 2014. These are used to promulgate best practice and other ...

Guidance: Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Policy instructions 2010
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised Policy Instruction 02/10 to include updated contact details.

List of extant DIO policy instructions published in 2010. These are used to promulgate changes to MOD estate related strategic...

Transparency data: DH business expenses for 2013 to 2014
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DH business expenses for July to September 2013

Business costs that have been incurred in pursuit of the department’s aims and objectives for 2013 to 2014.

Guidance: Impact assessment template for government policies
seen at 09:31, 11 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Template file updated.

Template for government officials to use when completing an impact assessment (IA) for government policy.

See also:

the ‘Impact assessment overview’ <...
Normandy FS1 Children celebrate Chinese New Year
seen at 09:30, 11 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The children from Normandy FS1 were treated to a day filled with Chinese delights as they celebrated Chinese New Year on 31 Jan 14. 

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Detmold Community Combined Coffee Morning - Jan 14
seen at 09:30, 11 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Homestart in Detmold hosted a Community Combined Coffee Morning on 29 Jan 14.  Held in the Detmold Community Room at the Red Shield Centre, familes were welcomed in for some socialising and...

Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 31/01/2014
seen at 02:31, 11 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with the European Union - December 2013
seen at 02:31, 11 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
Weekly Fuel Prices - 10 February 2014
seen at 02:31, 11 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Press release: Before considering surrogacy overseas do your research, advises FCO
seen at 02:30, 11 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is today encouraging prospective parents to seek professional legal advice before entering into surrogacy arrangements abroad.

British Embassies and High Commissions...