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25 February 2014

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 191 (15 January 2014)
seen at 23:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Apprenticeship vacancies: extending closing dates Adult learners’ week 2014 nominations College condition fund: clarification of guidance European social fund: changes to some eligibility...
Correspondence: SFA update: issue 192 (22 January 2013)
seen at 23:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Individualised learner record: R06 collection National apprenticeship awards: information workshops 2014 24+ advanced learning loan facility and bursary change requests Qualification...
Correspondence: SFA update: issue 193 (29 January 2014)
seen at 23:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

2013 to 2014 mid-year claims: deadline 10 February Individualised learner record: learners aged 24 or over studying at level 3 or above National apprenticeship week: opportunities for...
Correspondence: SFA update: issue 194 (5 February 2014)
seen at 23:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

2013 to 2014 mid-year claims College condition fund (CCF) phase 2: colleges in tiers 2 and 3 2014 to 2015 funding statements List of declared subcontractors Learner satisfaction ...
Correspondence: SFA update: issue 195 (12 February 2014)
seen at 23:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Register of training organisations Declaration of subcontractors form 2013 to 2014: second planned collection Skills funding statement 2013 to 2016 Advanced and higher apprenticeships...
Correspondence: SFA update: issue 196 (19 February 2014)
seen at 23:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Register of training organisations Individualised learner record R07: opens 20 February Removal of the ‘16- hour rule’ for traineeship participants The Agency’s websites move to gov...
Correspondence: SFA update: issue 184 (13 November 2013)
seen at 23:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Apprenticeship vacancies: extending and re-opening vacancies Funding claims 2013 to 2014 Subcontracting requests Traineeships: supplementary information document FE Choices: 2013 ...
News story: PM phone call with Stephen Harper
seen at 23:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A No10 spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, earlier this afternoon to discuss the situation in Ukraine. They agreed on the importance of the EU...

News story: Michael Gove: guidance for schools on female genital mutilation
seen at 22:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Education Secretary Michael Gove said:

I was very pleased to meet Fahma Mohamed today. She has been running an inspirational campaign. Fahma and her supporters have done fantastic work in raising awareness...

Press release: Foreign Secretary remarks to media on Ukraine
seen at 22:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking to journalists outside State Department, the Foreign Secretary said:

I’ve had very good talks with Secretary Kerry on a wide range of subjects, but of course the situation in Ukraine has been...

Correspondence: SFA: communications update
seen at 21:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Communications update is published in the first week of every month.

It features information and marketing materials for Skills Funding Agency products and services.

If you wish to subscribe, ...

Speech: UN briefings are a stark reminder of horror Syrians face
seen at 21:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Title changed

Thank you Mr President,

I would like to thank the Secretary-General, Ms Navi Pillay, Ms Margaret Chan, Antonio Guterres and Ms Kyung-Wha Kang for their detailed briefings ...

Statistics - national statistics: Minimum standards 2012 to 2013
seen at 18:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).
2012 to 2013 Minimum standards reports documentation: apprenticeships minimum standards workplace learning minimum standards classroom learning minimum standards

These documents also provide information...

Statistics - national statistics: SQL code for success rate datasets 2012 to 2013
seen at 18:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

These datasets are for:

classroom learning workplace learning apprenticeships

They are produced from information provided in Individualised Learner Records (ILR).

This information is provided...

Statistics - national statistics: Classroom learning qualification success rates 2012 to 2013
seen at 18:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The Data Service released the final 2012 to 2013 Apprenticeships, Workplace Learning and Classroom Learning Qualification Success Rate reports and Minimum Standards reports on 16 January 2014.

These reports...

Statistics - national statistics: Workplace learning qualification success rates 2012 to 2013
seen at 18:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The Data Service released the final 2012 to 2013 Apprenticeships, Workplace Learning and Classroom Learning Qualification Success Rate reports and Minimum Standards reports on 16 January 2014.

These reports...

Statistics - national statistics: Apprenticeships: qualification success rates 2012 to 2013
seen at 18:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The Data Service released the final 2012 to 2013 Apprenticeships, Workplace Learning and Classroom Learning Qualification Success Rate reports and Minimum Standards reports on 16 January 2014.

These reports...

Guidance: OLDC: online data collections system
seen at 18:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Each funding year, colleges, training organisations, local authorities and employers (further education providers) have to submit Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data on a monthly basis, over 14 months. Each...

Guidance: Children looked after return 2013 to 2014: XML schema
seen at 18:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version published to correct a discrepancy in the care leavers data collection.

This XSD file is for suppliers developing software that will assist local authorities submitting the children...

Statistics: MOD timetable for future releases of National and Official Statistics
seen at 18:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) timetable for future releases of National and Official Statistics. Includes changes to announced release dates.

Guidance: Defence Statistics policies
seen at 18:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance covers the following areas relating to Defence Statistics:

confidentiality policy complaints policy disclosure and confidentiality quality guidelines revisions and corrections policy...
Test for preview
seen at 18:30, 25 February in OFFA (Our copy).

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Council in court after schoolgirl seriously injured in lift shaft fall
seen at 18:30, 25 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
City of Edinburgh Council has been fined after a schoolgirl was seriously injured when she fell more than five metres as teachers attempted to free her from a broken down lift.
R -v- John Anthony Downey
seen at 18:30, 25 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Judgment on Abuse of Process
News story: UK floods 2014: government response
seen at 18:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Farming Flood Recovery Fund details added

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

Quick links <...
Speech: Backing the business of British Farming
seen at 18:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

It is a pleasure to be with you today at my first NFU Conference, but I would like to begin by giving Owen Paterson’s apologies. As many of you will know, he recently had an eye operation. Owen...

Statement to Parliament: WMS High Court Judgment on Downey Case
seen at 18:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On the 21st February, Mr Justice Sweeney ruled that an abuse of process had taken place in the prosecution of John Downey for offences relating to the Hyde Park bombing which took place on 20th July 1982. Mr...

News story: Villiers responds to High Court Judgement on Downey
seen at 18:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

My first thoughts are with the families and friends of the 11 soldiers murdered on the 20th July 1982 in the Hyde Park and Regent’s Park bombings. I know that the events of the past few months will have reopened...

Speech: Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg on higher education
seen at 18:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

University isn’t for everyone. Sometimes vocational training is better – an apprenticeship or a course other than a degree.

But it is important that, if you aren’t considering university, it’s for the...

News story: The Skills Funding Agency moves to GOV.UK
seen at 18:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the Government Digital Strategy GOV.UK is now the place to find everything you need to know about or from the Skills Funding Agency. Our aim is to make our information simpler, clearer and faster to...

Guidance: Armed forces and reserve forces pension schemes: guidance booklets
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to Pension tax relief gudiance books.

These booklets are for general information only. The legislation should always be referred to as the definitive guidance on the scheme rules.

Guidance: Pension tax relief: guidance booklets
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated bookets for Pensions allowances.

These booklets provide guidance based on the Armed Forces Pension Scheme about the Annual Allowance and Life Time Allowance and the changes that were...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): sources of data
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

We use Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data to calculate funding earned by publicly funded colleges, training organisations, local authorities and employers (FE providers). The data gathered provides information...

Statutory guidance: Managing staff employment in schools
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This statutory guidance is for:

headteachers local authorities governing bodies

It applies to all maintained schools.

This guidance details a school’s statutory responsibilities regarding...

Guidance: Learning Records Service: personal learning record
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The personal learning record (PLR) allows individual learners access to their past and current achievement records. These can be shared with schools, colleges, further education training providers, universities...

Guidance: SFA: the hub
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The hub is a significant response to the government’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strategy, which describes delivering better public services for less cost.

The hub ...

Form: SFA capital funding: evaluation and use of capital grant forms
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).
use of capital funds form - for reconciling expenditure and declaring the use of capital funds capital appraisal template and cost breakdown analysis forms - colleges must complete these as part of the...
Guidance: HRDP fund 2014/15: British Embassy Juba calls for bids
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The Programme aims to make a difference to people’s lives, helping to build the capacity of governments and civil society to promote and protect human rights. In 2013/14, we supported over 80 projects worldwide...

Guidance: Criminal casework: Appeals against conviction and sentence
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance tells criminal casework (CC) caseworkers the general policy and approach on deportation action in cases where there is an appeal against a criminal conviction and/or sentence.

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended firing times for the periods 3 to 16 March 2014 and 17 to 30 March 2014.

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

FOI release: Schiehallion Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (OPEP)
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on the Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (OPEP) for the Schiehallion oil field.

Corporate report: Modernising the taxation of corporate debt and derivative contracts: working group minutes
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include latest minutes

A consultation document ‘Modernising the taxation of corporate debt and derivative contracts’ was published on 6 June 2013. As part of the wider consultation...

Statistics: Royal Navy quarterly pocket brief: 2014
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This quarterly publication contains information on strengths, requirements, intakes and outflows from the Royal Navy service.

Guidance: PCDL learning provider list – how to get on it
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

To register as a PCDL learning provider for the first time, you will need to read the PCDL learning provider list guidance and complete the appropriate forms:

Form A – application to be included on the...
FOI release: Communications between Total and the Office of Unconventional Gas and Oil and Michael Fallon
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on communications between Total and the Office of Unconventional Gas and Oil and the Office of Energy Minister Michael Fallon.

Statistics - national statistics: UK reserve forces and MOD sponsored cadet forces strengths: 2011
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The annual statistical report for the UK reserve forces, including regular and volunteer reserves provides information on their strength, broken down by service. It provides information about patterns of change...

Guidance: Statutory policies for schools
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Departmental advice for:

local authorities governing bodies

It applies to:

maintained schools academies and free schools pupil referral units non-maintained special schools independent...
Statistics - national statistics: UK armed forces quarterly personnel report: 2014
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Quarterly statistics on the strengths, intake and outflow of UK regular and non- regular forces broken down by training indicators for 2014. The statistics complements the UK armed forces monthly manning report...

Guidance: Learning Records Service: awarding organisations
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Awarding organisations (AOs) authorise and award learner qualifications in the UK and upload these into the personal learning record (PLR).

The Learning Records Service (LRS) offers the Unique Learner...

Statistics: Royal Navy monthly report on the personnel situation: 2014
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This monthly publication contains information on personnel strengths, requirements, intakes and outflows from the Royal Navy.

Guidance: PCDL: big picture – information for careers advice professionals
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The big picture is a desk aid for information, advice and guidance professionals such as university or college careers advisors, Jobcentre Plus advisors, National Careers Service advisors and union learning representatives...

Statistics - national statistics: UK armed forces monthly personnel report: 2014
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This is a monthly publication of the strength, intake and outflow of UK regular and non-regular forces broken down by training indicator for 2014. It complements the UK armed forces quarterly personnel report...

Statistics - national statistics: MOD civilian personnel quarterly report: 2014
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Quarterly statistics on the strength, intake and outflow of MOD civilian personnel, by grade equivalence, Top level budgetary area, demographics and civilian personnel time series.

Statistics - national statistics: Military search and rescue annual: 2013
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Summary statistics on the number of search and rescue (SAR) incidents, the associated callouts and people assisted by military units in the UK and Overseas (Falklands and Cyprus).

Statistics - national statistics: Defence budget inflation estimates: financial year 2012/13
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The defence inflation statistic measures the average change in pay, and prices of goods and services, making up the defence budget, with quality and quantity held constant.

A back ground quality report...

Statistics - national statistics: War pension recipients
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Summary statistics on claims, awards and recipients of pensions, allowances or other payments under the War Pension Scheme (WPS) where disablement or death occurred as a result of service prior to 6 April 2005...

Statistics: Location of UK regular service and civilian personnel quarterly statistics: 2014
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Figures on the national and international locations of all UK regular armed forces personnel and Ministry of Defence (MOD) civilian personnel.

Statistics: Op Herrick casualty and fatality tables released in 2014
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Number of Op Herrick (Afghanistan) UK military and civilian casualties and fatalities.

Statistics: MOD diversity dashboard: 2013
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Figures on diversity declaration and representation of minority groups of civilian and military personnel employed by the Ministry Of Defence (MOD).

The creation of the diversity dashboard is to meet...

Guidance: LARA: learning aim reference application
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The Data Service published LARA v1.1 on 18 July 2012

FOI release: Communications between DECC Special Adviser and energy companies
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on communications between a DECC Special Adviser and a number of energy companies between 20th September 2013 and 20th January 2014.

FOI release: Prince’s Consent
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on Prince’s Consent from 1 September 2013 to the present day.

Guidance: School preference data collections 2014: XML generator
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This XML generator spreadsheet allows local authorities to convert data returns for the school preference data collections 2014 into the Department for Education’s required XML format.

FOI release: HRH the Prince of Wales communications with the DECC ministerial team
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on communications between the DECC ministerial team and HRH the Prince of Wales relating to the environment from 1 January 2012 to the present day.

Statistical data set: Weekly solar PV installation & capacity based on registration date
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Results for week ending 23 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...

Guidance: LRS:unique learner numbers reports
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).
The unique learner number

Large organisations that receive funding from the Skills Funding Agency must complete an individualised learner record (ILR). It is now mandatory to include a unique learner numbers...

FOI release: Communications between Greg Barker and two journalists
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on communications between Greg Barker or officials and/or political advisers working for him and Oliver Wright from the Independent Newspaper and Tim Shipman from the Daily Mail newspaper...

Statistics - national statistics: LARA: learning aim reference application hierarchy file
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The LARA hierarchy file can be used by providers and software developers who wish to produce their own classroom learning or workplace learning success rate reports.

Guidance: SFA: payments and data
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The individualised learner record (ILR) R07 collection window opened on 20 February and will close on 6 March 2014.

If you are due to make a return at R07, you must submit the same data to both the <...

Guidance: LRS: unique learner numbers
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Learners retain the same number for accessing their personal learning record (PLR) throughout their lives whatever level of learning they attain and wherever they choose to undertake education, training and learning...

Test for preview
seen at 16:34, 25 February in OFFA (Our copy).

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Register for Scattering Matters 2014
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Would you like to know more about the techniques used for material analysis and what world-class facilities can offer your business? STFC is collaborating with the Materials Knowledge Transfer Network (Materials...
Court stop for bus manufacturer
seen at 16:30, 25 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A major international bus and coach manufacturer has been sentenced after a worker was injured at its Sheffield plant after falling from a poorly-guarded gantry.
Speech: British Ambassador to Sweden’s speech on upcoming British IHRA Chairmanship
seen at 16:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Tomorrow, 25 February, the United Kingdom has the honour to take over the Chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. It is a great privilege for the UK to succeed Canada as Chair. Canada...

Speech: 2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security
seen at 16:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Check against delivery

The Foreign Secretary William Hague:

I am delighted to be back at Georgetown University. I gave one of my first speeches as Foreign Secretary from this stage, and I am very...

News story: HMRC launches international tax training programmes
seen at 16:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The programmes, which are run by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on behalf of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), begin in May 2014 and include both online and residential components.

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Speech: Backing the business of British Farming
seen at 16:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Introduction

It is a pleasure to be with you today at my first NFU Conference, but I would like to begin by giving Owen Paterson’s apologies. As many of you will know, he recently had an eye operation...

Primary 1 Body Mass Index (BMI) statistics - School Year 2012/13
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Update of annual statistics on high and low body mass index (BMI) for Primary 1 school children in ten participating NHS Boards in Scotland. Prior to December 2010 this publication was released under the title "...
Delayed Discharges in NHSScotland - Figures from January 2014 census
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Delayed Discharges in NHSScotland. From February 2010 there is no more additional Supplementary Information released. All information is published as part of the main Delayed Discharges' releases.
Drug Related Hospital Statistics - February 2014 Release
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Drug related hospital and psychiatric discharge statistics. Normally published as part of Drug Misuse Statistics Scotland publication, due to issues with data submissions being published separately.
Alcohol-related Hospital Statistics - February 2014 Release
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Alcohol-related discharges from general acute and psychiatric hospitals and provides an update on data presented in the Alcohol Statistics Scotland publications.
NHS Scotland Waiting Times - February 2014 Release
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Update of Waiting Times Statistics • Quarterly waiting times statistics for the 18 weeks Referral to Treatment standard. • Stage of treatment - Summary of waiting times and waiting lists in the acute sector of...
NHS Scotland Workforce Statistics - February 2014 Release
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The release includes information on a range of workforce statistics that will vary each quarter.
Workforce Planning for Psychology Services in NHSScotland - Characteristics of the workforce within Psychology Services - to 31 December 2013
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Psychology Services - All staff survey: national Oracle database of NHSScotland psychology services workforce. Statistical information to describe the clinical workforce employed in NHSScotland Psychology services...
Unintentional Injuries - Year ending 31 March 2013
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Unintentional Injuries
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) workforce in NHS Scotland - As at 31 December 2013
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) workforce in NHS Scotland. As from May 2010 CAMHS can be designated as National Statistics products.
Policy paper: SFA expenses policy
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The Skills Funding Agency pays staff expenses in accordance with its expenses policy.

Independent report: Evaluation and strategic review of the South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Evaluation and strategic review of the South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative (SAFANSI).

Independent report: Evaluation of the International Household Survey Network and Accelerated Data Programme
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Evaluation of the International Household Survey Network (IHSN) and Accelerated Data Programme (ADP).

Independent report: Evaluation of the Protracted Relief Programme Zimbabwe
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Evaluation of the Protracted Relief Programme Zimbabwe

Independent report: Evaluation of the Kenya Hunger Safety Net Programme 2009 to 2012
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Evaluation of the Kenya Hunger Safety Net Programme 2009 to 2012

Guidance: SFA funding allocations to training providers: 2005 to 2013
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The spreadsheets for 2005/06 to 2012/13 provide information on:

funding allocations to each provider for each of the years 2005/06 to 2008/13 for the main Learning and Skills Council funding programmes ...
FOI release: Trade union activity
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Further redaction to attachment.

Facility time - FOI staff working full time and part time on trade union activity during 2011 to 2012 and 2012 to 2013 (including total cost of facility time) to...

FOI release: Badger cull - numbers and costs
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Badger numbers infected with TB EIRs: how many of the 1,861 badgers killed during the pilot culls and extensions in Gloucestershire and Somerset were infected with bovine TB, and what is the overall cost. Estimated...

FOI release: Equality issues and employment legislation
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Equality FOI: Equality issues and employment legislation compliance, monitoring and proportion.

Form: 24+ advanced learning loans facility adjustment: request form
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Explains how to request an increase to the loans facility and provides further information about the loans bursary.

FOI release: Regulation of landfilling of asbestos waste
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Asbestos - EIRs control of asbestos in UK waste sites.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update.

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

Guidance: Information leaflet for asylum applications
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This document explains the procedure for making an initial application within the United Kingdom for asylum. It also contains information on the asylum process after you made an asylum application.

Consultation outcome: Fees and Frequency of Inspections Regulations consultation
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

The aim of this consultation is to seek the views of key stakeholders on proposed changes to the Fees and Frequency of Inspections Regulations, with a view to regulations...

Guidance: 24+ advanced learning loan provider list
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This provides information on those providers that currently have a 24+ advanced learning loan facility.

Guidance: SFA: the hub
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The hub will streamline the agency’s digital services to colleges, training organisations and employers that have a formal agreement with the agency and the Learning Records Service (LRS).

The ...

Corporate report: DECC Review
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The latest DECC Review - a summary of last month's news from across the Department.

The DECC Review is a summary of last month’s most important news from across the Department - joining up key...

Guidance: 24+ advanced learning loans: funding information letter templates
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Before applying for a 24+ advanced learning loan learners must engage with a college or training organisation to establish the availability of a place on an appropriate course.

The learning and funding...

Guidance: ILR specification, validation rules and appendices 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

These documents set out the details of the data about further education (FE) learners and their learning that must be collected by colleges, training organisations, local authorities and employers (FE providers...

Consultation outcome: Finalising CRC simplification: treatment of renewable energy & the metallurgical and mineralogical sectors
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Government response has been published.

Our proposal is to deliver the commitment given in the Government Response on simplifying the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme in December 2012 ...

Guidance: Funding 24+ advanced-level and higher apprenticeships guide
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The skills funding statement confirms that the BIS will remove apprenticeships from 24+ advanced learning loans. From February 2014, the government intends to make advanced-level and higher apprenticeship...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record data returns calendars 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Colleges, training organisations, local authorities and employers (FE providers) must ensure that their data on the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) national database is complete and fit for purpose by 6:00pm...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated to reflect new notice Zimbabwe (Reg 153/2014)

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

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Zimbabwe
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HM Treasury notice 25.02.14 Zimbabwe (Reg 153/2014)

In 2002 the European Union imposed restrictive measures, including among other matters, a freeze on the assets of selective members of ...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).
Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further education providers, to assist with preparing ILR data files prior to submission. It can be used by colleges...

Guidance: ILR data: check that it meets standards and quality requirements
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Colleges, training organisations, local authorities and employers (further education providers) can use a number of reports and tools to test the integrity of Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data and to prepare...

Guidance: Skills Funding Agency payments and data
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

In response to feedback from the further education and skills sector, this document brings together all the latest information on payments and Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data collection. This ensures...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update

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...

FOI release: EU directives transposed into UK law by BIS in 2013
seen at 14:33, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), on

EU directives transposed into UK law in 2013 regulations introduced as a result of EU legislation in 2013

This...

This England: How Arts Council England uses its investment to shape a national cultural ecology
seen at 14:32, 25 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
This England: How Arts Council England uses its investment to shape a national cultural ecology
Find Out Friday
seen at 14:30, 25 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

You may all be aware already that AFF, HIVE and the Garrison G1 Team are working in partnership this week on ‘FIND OUT FRIDAY’ a short fact finding mission to try and get a measure of how well...

News story: £250m boost taking Superfast Broadband further and faster
seen at 14:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

An extra &pound;250 million of government money for superfast broadband will help business start-ups and job creation in some of the UK’s hardest to reach rural areas, Culture Secretary Maria Miller, announced...

Press release: UK to lead the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
seen at 14:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

I am delighted to announce that today the United Kingdom takes over the Chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).

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News story: Celebrating the history of UK reservists
seen at 14:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The stories of Nobel Prize winner Alexander Fleming and former British Prime Minister Edward Heath, who both served as reservists, were among those featured in the exhibition yesterday, 24 February.

It...

News story: British soldiers intercept drugs in Afghanistan
seen at 14:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The British Army personnel acted on an Afghan police request and used their Warrior armoured vehicles to race across the desert and reach a tractor and trailer that had been highlighted by the Afghans. On searching...

Press release: New £40 million investment by British Business Bank to support £450 million of lending to smaller businesses
seen at 14:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).
&pound;85 million of current Investment Programme commitments will support &pound;575 million of lending capacity &pound;87 million predecessor scheme has already supported &pound;197 million ...
Press release: Conceptions in young adults at record low in England
seen at 14:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) welcome new figures showing the conception rate among under 18 year olds dropped by 9.8% to 27.7 per 1000 in 2012, an all-time low for England. Published today (25 February 2014) by...

Speech: Karen Bradley Speech at Joint UK-Spain Asset Recovery Forum
seen at 14:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to open this Asset Recovery Forum here today.

It is a fantastic opportunity for Spain and the UK to work together to get better at confiscating ill-gotten gains from criminals.

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Press release: £60 million aerospace projects cleared for take off
seen at 14:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Seven aerospace research projects designed to keep Britain at the forefront of the global aerospace market will receive almost &pound;60 million the Business Minister Michael Fallon announced today (25 February...

Income Tax
seen at 11:32, 25 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the PM was minded to simplify income tax, the PMS said the government would listen to the debate set out in the Ten Minute Rule Bill. original source.
Cosmetic Interventions (Earl Howe, - Shadow Minister, Health)
seen at 11:32, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Health (Dr Dan Poulter) made the following written ministerial statement on 13 February.

On 24 April 2013, the independent Review ...

Covert Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 11:32, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing, Criminal Justice and Victims (Damian Green) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

I am today announcing the publication of the ...

Department for Communities and Local Government: Recess Business (Baroness Stowell of Beeston)
seen at 11:32, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Eric Pickles) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

I would like to update Hon. Members on the main items...

Flooding (Baroness Stowell of Beeston)
seen at 11:32, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Eric Pickles) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

I wish to update the House on the Government’s ...

G6 (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 11:32, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

The informal G6 group of Ministers of the Interior from the six ...

Higher Education: Student Loans (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 11:32, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Universities and Science (David Willetts) has today made the following statement.

On 25th November 2013, I announced the completion of the sale of the remaining...

Immigration (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 11:32, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Minister for Immigration (James Brokenshire) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

I am today announcing a further renewal of concessions to the Immigration Rules...

Licensing Act 2003 (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime Prevention (Norman Baker) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

I am today informing Parliament of the publication of a public consultation...

Nuclear-powered Submarines (Lord Astor of Hever, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Defence and Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs), Shadow Minister)
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology (Mr Philip Dunne) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

I am announcing today that the Ministry of Defence’...

Police: Remuneration (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

This statement is about police pay and conditions. It provides the...

School Teachers’ Review Body (Lord Nash)
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable Friend Secretary of State for Education (Rt Hon Michael Gove MP) made the following announcement: The 23rd Report of the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) is being published today. Its recommendations...

Social Work: Children (Lord Nash)
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable Friend Secretary of State for Education (Rt Hon Michael Gove MP) made the following announcement: Children’s social work is one of the most demanding careers a person can pursue, with the ...

Sport: Legacies (Lord Gardiner of Kimble)
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Hon friend, The Minister for Sport, Tourism and Equalities (Helen Grant MP) made the following statement on 13 February:

Our ambition is to be the first host nation to increase the number of people playing...

Surveillance Camera Commissioner (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing arrangements for the appointment of the Surveillance Camera Commissioner under Section 34 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Following an open competition overseen by the Office of ...

Visas (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Minister for Immigration and Security (James Brokenshire) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

On 3 February 2014 my hon Friend the then Minister of State for Immigration...

FOI release: Business appointment rules since 2005
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Information held on post-employment applications and decisions in relation to Ministers, Special Advisors, SCS3, SCS2 and below, supply copies of any summary or other data held on applications and responses in...

FOI release: Senior staff pensions
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

List of names of 10 highest earning employees, details of their salary, job title, pension entitlements, provide details of age, size of pension pot to date, annual contribution from employer in amount and % ...

FOI release: Ill health absence
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Average days taken in each pay grade during last 3 financial years, total number of days taken in each pay grade during last 3 financial years

Guidance: SFA: European Social Fund
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The European Social Fund (ESF) is a structural fund from the European Union. It improves the skills of the workforce and helps people who have difficulties finding work.

Policy paper: Visa regulations: revised table
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This table updates the information released on 3 February in the visa regulations WMS, in particular the accompanying tables, which were published in the document visa fees from April 2014.

Correspondence: HIV, sexual and reproductive health current issues bulletin: issue 3, February 2014
seen at 11:31, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin has been developed by Public Health England and the Department of Health, with input from and the support of the Local Government Association, the Association of Directors of Public Health and the...

Westminster City Council -v- Manuela Sykes (by her RPR and litigation friend, RS)
seen at 11:30, 25 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
In the Court of Protection
Divorces in England and Wales, 2011
seen at 11:30, 25 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Dissolutions and annulments of marriage by previous marital status, sex and age of divorcees, children and facts proven and to whom granted.
Press release: Coastal Communities Fund money to build a world class exhibition centre in Kirkcaldy
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A new world class exhibition centre will be built in Adam Smith’s hometown using Coastal Communities Funding, Secretary of State, Eric Pickles announced today (24 February 2014).

The announcement came...

News story: UK and Singapore agree to increase financial services cooperation
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK and Singapore have agreed to set up a UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue, which will focus on deepening financial and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Making his first trip to Singapore...

Press release: £10 million Farming Flood Recovery Fund to open on Friday
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Farmers whose businesses have been directly affected by flooding will be able access &pound;10 million of government support from Friday, Farming Minister George Eustice has announced today.

Farming...

News story: Theo Paphitis calls on apprentices to put their skills to the test
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

WorldSkills UK, part of the Skills Funding Agency, manages skills competitions across the UK alongside its partner organisations.

Theo Paphitis, patron of WorldSkills UK – The Skills Show, is ...

News story: Community learning innovation fund report: 15,000 learners benefit from projects
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Skills Funding Agency and National Institute for Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) have launched a new research report to review the Community Learning Innovation Fund (CLIF).

It shows that nine...

News story: National Careers Service launch “here for you” campaign
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Long-term unemployed people rely heavily on careers advice and support during January, according to new research released by the Skills Funding Agency’s National Careers Service.

50% of careers advisers...

News story: Fullerton Fund Management set to establish presence in the UK
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Fullerton Fund Management, a Singaporean based investment management firm, is in the process of establishing an office in London, and will shortly be applying for a licence from the Financial Conduct Authority...

Press release: Funding offering a new start for single homeless people
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A successful scheme helping single homeless people into homes in the private rented sector is to be extended by 2 years, Housing Minister Kris Hopkins announced today (25 February 2014).

Since its launch...

Speech: Edward Timpson speaks about the NHS’s role in support for SEN
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thanks, Christine [Lenehan, Chair and Director, CDC]. It’s great to be with you today.

And firstly, a huge thanks to you and the Council for Disabled Children and In Control for hosting this important...

Press release: Multi-million pound boost taking Superfast Broadband further and faster
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

An extra &pound;12million of Government money for superfast broadband will help business start-ups and job creation in some of Wales’s hardest to reach rural areas, Culture Secretary, Maria Miller, announced...

News story: UK floods 2014: government response
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Farming Flood Recovery Fund details added

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

Quick links <...
News story: £250m boost taking Superfast Broadband further and faster
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

An extra &pound;250 million of government money for superfast broadband will help business start-ups and job creation in some of the UK’s hardest to reach rural areas, Culture Secretary Maria Miller, announced...

Statement to Parliament: Visa regulations: revised table
seen at 11:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister for Immigration and Security (James Brokenshire):

On 3 February 2014 my Hon. Friend the then Minister of State for Immigration (Mark Harper) announced proposals to change the fees for immigration and...

Research and analysis: Youth Contract wage incentive: wave 2 research
seen at 10:35, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

The government introduced the Youth Contract in April 2012 to improve the employability prospects for Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants aged under 25.

Wage incentives are an important part of the ...

Transparency data: DWP business plan transparency measures
seen at 10:35, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated indicator with latest data: Gap between employment rates for disabled people and the overall population.

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public...

FOI release: Directions Finningley
seen at 10:35, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), on why it resigned interest in Directions Finningley, at a loss of &pound;3.8 million.

This information has been ...

Statistics - national statistics: Weekly economic indicators
seen at 10:35, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated databank

The focus of the Pocket databank is to be a quick and concise reference source for monthly and annual historical data.

A comprehensive list of recent UK economy data releases...

Guidance: Farming Recovery Fund: guidance for applicants
seen at 10:35, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Guidance on how farmers can apply for funding to restore flooded agricultural land and bring it back into production.

Any farm holding in England can apply for grants of between &pound;500 and &...

NO BOUNDARIES 2014: live streaming from Bristol and York
seen at 10:34, 25 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
NO BOUNDARIES 2014: live streaming from Bristol and York
Make sure you’re tax efficient!
seen at 10:34, 25 February in TPAS News (Our copy).

Research carried out by Unbiased has found that many people are not making the most of tax savings when it comes to financial planning.  It discovered that a staggering £2.9 billion in pensions tax...

News story: Human Rights & Democracy Programme: Financial Year 2014/2015
seen at 10:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Programme Aim - Human rights, democracy and the rule of law are at the heart of HMG’s foreign policy. The HRDP is dedicated to supporting human rights and democracy work overseas and aims to make a difference...

Press release: More than £16 million to help victims rebuild their lives
seen at 10:30, 25 February in News and communications (Our copy).

This will sit alongside &pound;4.4 million dedicated to provide 78 female rape support centres across England and Wales with financial support through to 2016 so they can offer specialist services for victims...

2011 Census - Characteristics of households in Wales
seen at 09:43, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Results for Wales from the 2011 Census.
Monthly Figures on Deaths Registered by Area of Usual Residence, England and Wales - January 2014 (Provisional)
seen at 09:43, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This dataset presents monthly death figures providing counts of the number of deaths registered by area of usual residence, England and Wales. The provisional data relates to deaths registered in a calendar month...
Sickness Absence in the Labour Market - 2014
seen at 09:43, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Analysis describing sickness absence rates of employees in the labour market
Conception Statistics, England and Wales - 2012
seen at 09:43, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents annual statistics on conceptions to women usually resident in England and Wales. Covers conception counts and conception rates for women of all ages, split by age group and also includes teenage conceptions...
Vital Statistics: Population and Health Reference Tables - Spring 2014 update
seen at 09:43, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
These tables provide annual and quarterly data for a selection of key statistics under the following themes: population, demography and health.
Quarterly Conceptions to Women aged under 18, England and Wales - Q4 2012
seen at 09:43, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides the quarterly number of conceptions to women aged under 18 for England and Wales by regions and other local authority areas.
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 14/02/2014
seen at 09:43, 25 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.
Insurance Premium Tax Bulletin - January 2014
seen at 09:43, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Produced monthly by HM Revenue & Customs. Provides details of the amount of standard and higher rate tax declared each month and the value of revenue collected.
Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor Bulletin - January 2014
seen at 09:43, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor receipts and liabilities for the UK. Prior to the introduction of the Carbon Price Floor (April 2013) the publication 'Climate Change Levy Bulletin' covered...
Landfill Tax Bulletin - January 2014
seen at 09:43, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Landfill Tax receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK.
Aggregates Levy Bulletin - January 2014
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Aggregates Levy receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 24 February 2014
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Enrolments at schools and in funded pre-school education (Northern Ireland) - 2013/14
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Enrolments at schools and in funded pre-school education, including breakdown by management type, religion, ethnicity of pupils.
Flood Response and Recovery (Eric Pickles)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to update the House on the Government’s ongoing work on flood response and recovery.

Since the east coast surge in early December, over 6,480 properties have been flooded across England, but...

February Recess (Department's Work) (Eric Pickles)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update hon. Members on the main items of business undertaken by my Department since the House rose for recess.

Our priority has been to continue to help those areas affected by the recent...

Flood Relief Operations (Call-out Order) (Mark Francois)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A call-out order has been made under section 56(1) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 to enable reservists to be called into permanent service to assist with flood relief operations in the United Kingdom. A number...

Carbon Capture and Storage (Edward Davey)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform Parliament that today, my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and I are signing a contract with Shell to take their world leading gas carbon capture and storage (CCS) project into the ...

UK Continental Shelf (Wood Review) (Edward Davey)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today Sir Ian Wood has published the final report from his review of how to maximise recovery of oil and gas in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). I am grateful to Sir Ian and his review team for the work they ...

UN Commission of Inquiry (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) (Hugo Swire)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 17 February the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) published its final report. I would like to inform the House of the commission...

G6 (Cracow) (Theresa May, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Also Shadow Minister for Women), Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The informal G6 group of Ministers of the Interior from the six largest European Union countries, including representatives of the United States of America, held its most recent meeting in Cracow on 5 and 6 February...

Visa Regulations (James Brokenshire)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 3 February 2014 my hon. Friend the then Minister of State for Immigration the Member for Forest of Dean (Mr Harper) announced proposals to change the fees for immigration and nationality applications made ...

Guide to Coroner Services (Simon Hughes)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today publishing the new “Guide to Coroner Services” and accompanying “Coroner investigations - a short guide”.

The guide explains to bereaved people, and others...

Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern Franchise (Patrick McLoughlin)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 18 February 2014 my Department announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for the direct award of a new, six-period franchise agreement to First Capital Connect that will see that company continue...

Income Support Lone Parent Statistics (Correction) (Esther McVey)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I regret to inform the House that an error has been identified within the income support lone parent regime official statistic. This has caused an over-count in the number of income support lone parent sanctions...

Pensions (Steve Webb)
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce the Government will be introducing new measures to require transparency for transaction charges in pension schemes. Later today we intend to table an amendment to the Pensions Bill 2013...

Policy paper: Lead Local Flood Authorities (England) funding for 2014 to 2015
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This document explains how Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) are funded to carry out their new duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

It shows that, since April 2013, the funding is...

Guidance: Schools Forums (England) Regulations 2012
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for:

local authorities members of Schools Forums

The regulations sets out requirements relating to membership of schools forums, their proceedings and the financial issues...

Transparency data: DfT: monthly spending over £500 at the department and over £25,000 at the department's arms' length bodies
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: November 2013 release for monthly spending over &pound;500 at the Department for Transport and over &pound;25,000 for arms' length bodies.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published...

Guidance: Applying for a UK visa in Taiwan
seen at 09:42, 25 February in Search (Our copy).

What you need to know if you want to apply for a visa to visit the UK and you’re from Taiwan, including:

the different visa types the application process how long it takes to get a visa who to contact...