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17 February 2014

Press release: Foreign Secretary visits England World Cup 2014 venue in Manaus
seen at 23:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On a visit to Brazil, Foreign Secretary William Hague today joined with England manager Roy Hodgson in Manaus to promote the Foreign Office’s ‘Be on the Ball’ campaign. The visit also highlighted preparations...

Promotional material: The Disability Confident campaign
seen at 18:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published new case study about Maz who started work at the Clear Company after a period off work with depression and anxiety.

Through the Disability Confident campaign, the government is working...

Transparency data: PHE prompt payment data
seen at 18:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: January figures added.

Invoice payment performance for Public Health England.

Policy paper: Declaration: London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade
seen at 18:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of the document which has an updated list of countries in annex B.

This document summarises the conclusions of the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade in London on 13 February...

Guidance: Public funds
seen at 18:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find out what public funds are and whether you are able to receive help from them while you are living in the UK.

Deaths Involving Clostridium difficile, England and Wales, 2012
seen at 18:30, 17 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Deaths where Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection was mentioned on the death certificate by sex, age group and place of death, in England and Wales. Figures are presented for deaths registered in 2012, ...
Guidance: Apply for a Commonwealth visa in Thailand
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find out how to apply for a visa for a Commonwealth country or British overseas territory in Thailand.

Guidance: Apply for a Commonwealth visa in Vietnam
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find out how to apply for a visa for a Commonwealth country or British overseas territory in Vietnam.

Guidance: Apply for a Commonwealth visa in UAE
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find out how to apply for a visa for a Commonwealth country or British overseas territory in UAE.

Guidance: Operational guidance note: Eritrea
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated

UK Visas and Immigration operational guidance note about how it makes decisions on asylum claims from Eritrea.

Guidance: 3/2014: flooding business rate relief, confirmation of the non-domestic rate multipliers
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter provides information on:

flooding business rate relief confirmation of the 2014 to 2015 national non-domestic rate multipliers value of Q (the inflation factor for transitional relief purposes...
Form: Form for English Scholarships British Week 2014
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Form for English Scholarships British Week 2014. Please use only this form to submit your essay

Guidance: Civil marriages and partnerships: approved premises list
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated venues list

This document provides a list of premises that have been approved for civil marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales. Venues are authorised on a regular basis.

Form: Non-technical summaries granted during 2013: volume 1
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The following projects are listed in volume 1 of 2013:

perceptual decision-making in the primate brain (covering electrophysiology, neuroimaging, temporal cortex, frontal cortex)

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Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Turncole Farm, Southminster (ref: 2174982, 2179484 and 2179225, 13 February 2014)
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission of 7 wind turbines.

Policy paper: Proscribed terror groups or organisations
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of proscribed terror groups and organisations updated.

This document lists the terrorist groups or organisations banned under UK law, and provides the criteria that are considered when deciding...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the firing notice as the 'Willsworthy' firing has been cancelled for 17, 18 and 19 February 2014. It is noted in 'bold' on the firing notice.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats...

Guidance: Guidance to commons registration authorities in England: Sections 15A to 15C of the Commons Act 2006
seen at 16:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 6 was amended to take account of the amended list of trigger and terminating events introduced by the Commons (Town and Village Greens) (Trigger and Terminating Events) Order 2014. Paragraph ...

Geography of Economic Statistics
seen at 16:30, 17 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Interim report looking at the current availability of economic statistics at different geographical levels
Press release: UK voices support to Prime Minister Salam's new government
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

British Ambassador Tom Fletcher today called on Lebanon’s new Prime Minister, Tammam Salam. During the meeting, Ambassador Fletcher and Prime Minister Salam discussed the pressing issues facing the new government...

News story: Villiers responds following suspect packages
seen at 16:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking in relation to the claims in the Irish News earlier this morning Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP commented:

While these were small, crude devices, those who sent them demonstrated a blatant disregard...

Open consultation: Proposed Abolition of the Advisory Council on Libraries
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The Advisory Council on Libraries (ACL) was established by the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964. The 1964 Act sets out at Section 2 that it is the duty of the Council “to advise the Secretary of State upon...

Guidance: Apply for a Commonwealth visa in the Russian Federation
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find out how to aply for a visa for a Commonwealth country or British overseas territory in the Russian Federation.

Guidance: DH non-executive appointments
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include appointments to the following bodies/committees: Public Health England, Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards, Office for Strategic Coordination of Health Research and an...

Guidance: British Forces Post Office: commercial contracts list
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the commercial contracts list document with the latest version

This British Forces Post Office (BFPO) commercial contracts list contains a list of all companies that are able to...

Consultation outcome: Regulation fees paid by claims management companies
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of consultation response

This consultation invites views on the fees for applications for authorisation and annual fees for the regulation year 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 for claims...

Independent report: Police Arbitration Tribunal decision: Winsor report, part 2, 2013
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The report covers recommendations from the final report of the Winsor review relating to compulsory severance and the management of officers on restricted duties.

Guidance: Apply for a Commonwealth visa in South Korea
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find out how to apply for a visa for a Commonwealth country or British overseas territory in South Korea.

FOI release: Pilot badger cull costs
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The cost of the pilot badger cull

FOI release: Cost of compliance with EIR's
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Submissions in respect of cost of compliance with EIR’s and lost income

FOI release: Climate Change Risk Assessment modelling
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

National flood risk data in the Climate Change Risk Assessment modelling

Policy paper: Memorandum of understanding between the Charity Commission and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Explains how the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Charity Commission will work together to regulate further education corporations and their connected charities in England.

Guidance: Apply for a Commonwealth visa in Turkey
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find out how to apply for a visa for a Commonwealth country or British overseas territory in Turkey.

Policy paper: Evidence submissions to NCA Remuneration Review Body
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The NCA Remuneration Review Body has been established to review the pay and allowances of NCA officers designated with operational powers.The body must consider evidence from a variety of sources including the...

Guidance: Apply for a Commonwealth visa in Uganda
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find out how to apply for a visa for a Commonwealth country or British overseas territory in Uganda.

Guidance: Apply for a Commonwealth visa in Zimbabwe
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find out how to apply for a visa for a Commonwealth country or British overseas territory in Zimbabwe.

Guidance: Apply for a Commonwealth visa in South Africa
seen at 14:33, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Use this guide to find out how to apply for a visa for a Commonwealth country or British overseas territory in South Africa.

Investment process 2015-18: one month to go for applications
seen at 14:33, 17 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Investment process 2015-18: one month to go for applications
Cambridgeshire farming firm in court following wetland deaths
seen at 14:32, 17 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Cambridgeshire farming partnership has been sentenced following the death of a student who was undertaking pest and predator control work at Kingfishers Bridge Wetland in Wicken.
HSE jobs – Knowledge Analyst, HSL
seen at 14:32, 17 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Knowledge Analyst to provide data management expertise for a variety of HSE and external projects. This is a fixed term appointment lasting 12 months. The close date for applications is 7 March 2014.

News story: PM welcomes action from businesses in support of flood victims
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Working with the Government as part of a national effort to deal with the floods, leading businesses across the country are today setting out how they will be supporting people and communities that have been ...

Press release: UK floods: £10 million support scheme for flood affected businesses
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the government’s ongoing work to deal with the floods, the Prime Minister has today set out further support for businesses in areas affected by flooding.

Building on last week’s package of ...

News story: UK floods 2014: government response
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: &pound;10 million package for flood affected small businesses

Government departments, local authorities and agencies are working together to do everything they can to help communities at risk...

News story: Creating jobs is central to building more competitive economy
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Being part of the UK with its security, scale and influence is benefiting Scottish businesses, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael said today.

Commenting on the latest publication of the Bank of Scotland...

News story: Reserves deployed to bolster flood relief efforts
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

These include reservists from 7th Battalion The Rifles (7 RIFLES) who have been boosting manpower and providing specialist capability in southern England.

After spending Saturday morning reinforcing the...

News story: Military support urgent flood defence inspections
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced that more than 200 personnel from the Royal Navy, Army and RAF will be trained by the Environment Agency over the next week to act as flood defence assessors.

News story: Competition offers young people chance to join Holocaust Commission
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

6 places are up for grabs to join a youth forum set up by the Prime Minister’s Holocaust Commission with 1 person having the chance to sit on the commission.

The commission is looking at ensuring...

News story: Birmingham man jailed after Border Force cocaine seizure
seen at 14:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

David Downer, 48, of Lozells Wood Close, Lozells, was stopped as he arrived into Gatwick’s North Terminal on a flight from Montego Bay in Jamaica on 15 November 2013.

He was travelling alone and told ...

Form: HRDP 14/15 implementer guidance
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

FCO Human Rights and Democracy Programme 2014-15: Guidance for Potential Implementers at Concept Stage

Policy paper: Firefighters’ pension scheme regulations: information on who should be consulted
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Before making regulations in exercise of the power in section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 to establish pension schemes for fire and rescue workers in England, the Secretary of State for Communities...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Details of local authorities currently seeking proposers' to include Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

‘Local authorities currently seeking proposers’ contains details of all local authorities seeking...

Open consultation: Insolvency Practitioner regulation and fee structure
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This consultation sets out ways to strengthen the regulation of insolvency practitioners, by introducing regulatory objectives and giving the oversight regulator additional powers to deal with failure to comply...

Consultation outcome: Single market: free movement of goods report: review of the balance of competences
seen at 11:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the Intellectual Property Office to the list of supporting organisations.

The government is carrying out a review of the balance of competences between the EU and the UK. This is an audit...

New speakers, themes and schedule announced for No Boundaries: a State of the Arts event
seen at 11:30, 17 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
New speakers, themes and schedule announced for No Boundaries: a State of the Arts event
Investment process - one month to go
seen at 11:30, 17 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Investment process - one month to go
Global plastics recycler fined after worker’s arm injury
seen at 11:30, 17 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
One of the country’s largest plastic recycling plants, based in north Nottinghamshire, has been fined after a worker suffered a broken arm when it became caught in machinery.
Littleborough firm in court after employee badly burned in factory fire
seen at 11:30, 17 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Littleborough factory has been sentenced for safety failings following a major fire which left an employee with severe burns.
Farmworker disabled after being crushed under falling hay bales
seen at 11:30, 17 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A part-time farm worker was left permanently disabled after being crushed by two straw bales that fell on him as he tried to remove them from a seven-metre stack at a farm in North Yorkshire.
Landlord in court following illegal gas work
seen at 11:30, 17 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A landlord has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to carry out 150 hours of community work for endangering a family with young children after he authorised illegal gas work at a Luton home.
Firm in court after worker requires toe amputation
seen at 11:30, 17 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Northamptonshire engineering firm has been fined after a worker sustained a serious foot injury when lifting equipment failed at company premises in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.
Firm fined after worker seriously injured by falling guttering
seen at 11:30, 17 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Aberdeen-based demolition firm has been fined for safety failings after a worker was seriously injured by falling cast iron guttering.
News story: Coastguard plea for people to stay away from breaking waves
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Coastguard Rescue Officers rescued people from cars tonight on Slapton Road at Torcross, Devon after the waves broke across the coast road depositing water, sand and rocks.

At 5pm tonight (14 February...

Press release: UK floods: £10 million support scheme for flood affected businesses
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the government’s ongoing work to deal with the floods, the Prime Minister has today set out further support for businesses in areas affected by flooding.

Building on last week’s package of ...

News story: UK floods 2014: government response
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: &pound;10 million package for flood affected small businesses

Government departments, local authorities and agencies are working together to do everything they can to help communities at risk...

Press release: Foreign Secretary marks third anniversary of Libyan Revolution
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking on the anniversary of the Libyan Revolution, William Hague said:

On the third anniversary of the 17 February Revolution, I pay tribute to those Libyans who paid the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit...

News story: Small businesses urged to cash in with simpler accounting
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The ‘cash basis’ scheme can be used by sole traders and other unincorporated businesses with an annual income of less than &pound;79,000 to simplify their accounting processes, saving both time and money.

News story: HMRC teams up with CIPP for end of year reminder
seen at 11:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The changes are a result of the introduction of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) real time information reporting.

A flyer has been issued jointly by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) with the Chartered Institute of...

FOI release: Legal firms providing work and advice to DfT about HS2
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter responds to a Freedom of Information request for information on legal work and advice provided to DfT on the HS2 project. It asks for:

names of law firms which have provided advice or work on...
Open consultation: Tour de France 2014: proposed new cycle racing statutory instrument
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

We are proposing to put in place a statutory instrument (SI) to enable the holding of planned stages of the Tour de France cycle race in England in 2014.

The SI will raise the normal maximum imposed ...

FOI release: Statistics on ESA WCA outcomes and mental and behavioural disorders: Sept 2012
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response for statistics on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Capability Assessment (WCA) outcomes and mental and behavioural disorders: September 2012.

FOI release: Statistics on the estimated number of disabled individuals by age group: Apr 11 to Mar 12
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response for statistics on the estimated number of disabled individuals by age group: April 2011 to March 2012.

Guidance: LR22 Provider Memo - Mandatory Work Activity: Revised provider guidance
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

LR22 Provider Memo - Mandatory Work Activity: Revised provider guidance

Guidance: Mandatory Work Activity: DWP provider guidance
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised Mandatory Work Activity provider guidance (January 2014 version).

Mandatory Work Activity (MWA) is intended to help claimants move closer to the labour market, enabling them to...

Guidance: Grant funding to transport freight by rail and water
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Grant funding to support the transportation of freight by rail and water, January 2014'

The Department for Transport manages the sustainable distribution fund. This is funding provided to...

Policy paper: Northern Lighthouse Board and Trinity House triennial review: terms of reference
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Detailed terms of reference of the independent review of the Northern Lighthouse Board and Trinity House as General Lighthouse Authorities which is required to be undertaken on a 3 year cycle, originally referenced...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated

This document lists Tier 4 sponsors. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated

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.

Transparency data: CoRWM Plenary Agenda, February 2014
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: change to title of item 9 and timings

CoRWM have published their agenda for their next plenary to be held on 20 February in Cardiff.

Venue: Cardiff Marriot, Mill Lane, Cardiff, CF10 1EZ...

Guidance: Mental Health Act: exercise of approval instructions 2014
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update: the 2014 exercise of approval functions replaces the 2013 documents previously on this page.

These instructions lay out the function of approving registered medical practitioners and...

Form: HRDP 14/15 form
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

This form should be submitted prior to putting forward a full Project Proposal. The Post may accept or reject Project Concepts

Guidance: Introduction to classification
seen at 10:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Classification and receipt classification questionnaires published

Classification is about how to record entities and their transactions in an accounting system. The classification rules of the...

Exeter students empowered to go green
seen at 10:31, 17 February in HEFCE news (Our copy).
The Students’ Green Unit at the University of Exeter is an innovative two-year project funded by the NUS Students’ Green Fund, which enables students to encourage changes in behaviour by proposing and leading projects...
Press release: UK floods: £10 million support scheme for flood affected businesses
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the government’s ongoing work to deal with the floods, the Prime Minister has today set out further support for businesses in areas affected by flooding.

Building on last week’s package of ...

News story: UK floods 2014: government response
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: &pound;10 million package for flood affected small businesses

Government departments, local authorities and agencies are working together to do everything they can to help communities at risk...

Press release: Welsh Secretary: ‘Business in South East Asia and the Middle East is booming, which can only be good for Britain”
seen at 10:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

As a UK Government Cabinet Minister, Mr Jones will take the opportunity to meet with key business leaders to build on existing and new business links, as well as look at further opportunities for UK companies...

Public Sector Finances - Government finances explained:Expenditure and revenue in the last 15 years
seen at 09:31, 17 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest data on the Public Sector Net Borrowing, Net debt and the cash requirement.
Guidance: Vietnam – List of Lawyers in Hanoi and Northern Provinces
seen at 09:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update of the List of Lawyers in Hanoi and Northern Provinces, Vietnam.

The following list of English speaking lawyers has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal...

Guidance: Vietnam - List of Lawyers in Hochiminh City and Southern Provinces
seen at 09:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The following list of English speaking lawyers has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice.

Guidance: List of Interpretation and Translation Companies in Hanoi
seen at 09:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The following list of interpretation and translation companies in Hanoi has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require interpretation and translation services.

Guidance: List of Interpretation and Translation Companies in Hochiminh City
seen at 09:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

The following list of interpretation and translation companies in Hochiminh city and other Southern provinces has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require interpretation and translation...

Guidance: TUBA downloads and user manuals
seen at 09:31, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated versions of manuals added.

TUBA Transport user benefit appraisal

TUBA is transport economic appraisal software developed by Atkins Limited on behalf of the Department for Transport. It...

News story: UK floods: David Cameron's statement following COBR meeting
seen at 09:30, 17 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister said:

At this evening’s COBR I received an update on the weather conditions tonight and over the coming days. After a thankfully calm day today, some rain is expected at times next...

Guidance: Adoption in Vietnam for British nationals
seen at 02:30, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This is updated version for the Adoption Guidance (3 January 2014).

Adoption in Vietnam for British nationals

Guidance: Text for standard letters of no objection
seen at 02:30, 17 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February 2014

The British Embassy/High Commission certify that Mr [name] and Mrs [name] are British citizens (at least one of them is) and, not being habitually resident in the UK, are eligible...