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13 March 2014

Statistical data set: Agri-environment indicators
seen at 23:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated indicator c3 and dataset.

These indicators monitor agricultural and environmental change in England and are updated as new information becomes available. The date of the last update for...

News story: Cyber security skills for the next generation
seen at 22:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The growth of the internet has changed everyday life and is also an important part of our economy. The online market in the UK is now worth an estimated £82 billion a year while British businesses earn...

Research and analysis: Low Pay Commission (LPC) Research 2014
seen at 21:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The findings and any views expressed are those of the authors, and are not necessarily endorsed by the LPC.

Research reports for 2012 and 2013 are available. Research reports prior to 2012 that...

Speech: Pope Francis: Holy See Diplomacy under the first Jesuit Pope
seen at 21:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

It is an honour and really a great pleasure to be here in Glasgow and invited to speak as one of the 2014 Gonzaga lecturers here at St Aloysius. I bring greetings from one of your own, Msgr. Charles Burns, my...

Speech: Press conference in Jerusalem
seen at 21:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

MAHMOUD ABBAS (VIA INTERPRETER) Ladies and gentlemen, the Israeli occupation force have recently – have killed with cold blood, three Palestinians in the West Bank and three others in Gaza Strip and we did not...

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attend a memorial to celebrate the life and work of Sir David Frost
seen at 20:31, 13 March in (Our copy).
Sir David Frost memorial
Policy paper: City Deal: Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
seen at 18:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire City Deal is built around a flagship proposal for the UK’s first at-scale, low carbon, heat network system. It will:

take advantage of the area’s natural resources ...
Consultation outcome: Proposal to establish a combined authority for Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
seen at 18:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Summary of responses to consultation on proposal to establish the combined authority'.

This consultation seeks views on the proposal that a combined authority for the areas of Durham, Northumberland...

Policy paper: DH and CQC framework agreement
seen at 18:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This document describes

roles and responsibilities lines of accountability governance arrangements

It sets out how the department is assured that CQC’s role is being fulfilled efficiently, effectively...

Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 18:32, 13 March in UK Sport (Our copy).
News from British Athletics, GB Taekwondo and British Swimming in sport-in-brief
UK’s biggest care home provider fined over fish & chip death
seen at 18:32, 13 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The UK’s biggest care home provider has been ordered to pay £170,000 in fines and costs after a vulnerable resident choked to death on fish and chips during an entertainment evening at its Chorley premises...
Army Basing Newsletter
seen at 18:30, 13 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

2014 will see continuing change and reductions across British Forces in Germany:

the rebasing of 1 Regt AAC from PRB Gütersloh;

a number of Army 2020 unit disbandments including 28 ...

Speech: The economics of integration
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to be back in Glasgow. And to be able to combine my job as Secretary of State - formally opening the Catapult Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy Technology at Strathclyde - with a visit to the...

Press release: Stephen Williams announces plans to raise housing standards
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard, Communities Minister Stephen Williams said today (13 March 2014)

Currently, house builders face a myriad of different...

Press release: Education Minister launches the Big Bang Fair
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Today Elizabeth Truss welcomed the first excited visitors to the UK’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths for young people.

Speaking at the launch of the Big Bang Fair...

Speech: David Cameron and Benjamin Netanyahu press conference
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Listen to the press conference on Audioboo.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister Cameron, David, I want to welcome you to Jerusalem on a rainy night. It’s not only raining rain; unfortunately ...

Press release: City Deal to bring UK’s first ever large-scale, low-carbon heat network system to Stoke-on-Trent
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

An environmentally-friendly City Deal worth £113 million that will create hundreds of jobs, reduce heating bills and cut CO2 emissions in Staffordshire by up to 50,000 tonnes a year, has been announced...

Speech: Promoting international cooperation in offshore wind energy
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Officer Minister Mark Simmonds said:

Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. It’s a great pleasure to welcome you to the FCO for this update on the UK’s offshore wind energy sector and to promote...

News story: £300 million investment for UK submarine industry
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Over the next 8 years BAE Systems’ boatyard in Barrow-in-Furness will undergo a transformation, part funded by the Ministry of Defence, to improve the infrastructure at the site, which has been making submarines...

Press release: Independent expert to push forward Catapult network to new heights
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Leading technology entrepreneur Hermann Hauser will outline how the government’s network of elite technology and innovation centres can be fully exploited to benefit the economy in the long-term.

Commissioned...

Press release: Foreign Secretary meets Indian External Affairs Minister
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary William Hague and Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid reviewed bilateral relations between India and the UK and also discussed current regional issues in South Asia, the Middle ...

Press release: Prime Minister welcomes £70 million Israeli investment in UK following visit
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed more than £70 million of investment into the UK following his visit with Trade and Investment Minister Lord Livingston to Israel and the Palestinian Territories...

Guidance: Prosecution under section 2: failure to produce immigration document
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for criminal investigation officers in immigration enforcement, about the offence a person commits under section 2 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants...

Guidance: Cyber security skills: a guide for business
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This guidance sets out a range of government and industry-supported cyber security skills activities and initiatives. It details how individual businesses can find out more, and participate and benefit from the...

Policy paper: Cyber security skills: business perspectives and government’s next steps
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Government held 4 workshops with 51 large businesses, SMEs, and universities in December 2013. The workshops were aimed at making sure the cyber security skills activities government supports continue to meet...

Research and analysis: Currency - summary leaflet
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

A handy summary of the Scotland analysis paper on currency.

Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, to inform the debate about Scotland’s constitutional future, the UK government is undertaking...

Research and analysis: Devolution and the legal implications of Scottish independence - summary leaflet
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

A handy summary of the Scotland analysis paper on devolution and the legal implications of Scottish independence.

Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, to inform the debate about Scotland’s constitutional...

Research and analysis: Macroeconomic and fiscal performance - summary leaflet
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

A handy summary of the Scotland analysis paper on macroeconomic and fiscal performance.

Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, to inform the debate about Scotland’s constitutional future, the ...

Research and analysis: Financial services and banking - summary leaflet
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

A handy summary of the Scotland analysis paper on financial services and banking.

Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, to inform the debate about Scotland’s constitutional future, the UK government...

Research and analysis: Science and research - summary leaflet
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

A handy summary of the Scotland analysis paper on science and research.

Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, to inform the debate about Scotland’s constitutional future, the UK government is...

Research and analysis: Security - summary leaflet
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

A handy summary of the Scotland analysis paper on security.

Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, to inform the debate about Scotland’s constitutional future, the UK government is undertaking...

Research and analysis: Europe and international - summary leaflet
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

A handy summary of the Scotland analysis paper on Europe and international.

Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, to inform the debate about Scotland’s constitutional future, the UK government...

Research and analysis: Defence - summary leaflet
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

A handy summary of the Scotland analysis paper on defence.

Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, to inform the debate about Scotland’s constitutional future, the UK government is undertaking ...

Research and analysis: Business and microeconomic framework - summary leaflet
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

A handy summary of the Scotland analysis paper on business and microeconomic framework.

Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, to inform the debate about Scotland’s constitutional future, the ...

Research and analysis: Borders and citizenship - summary leaflet
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

A handy summary of the Scotland analysis paper on borders and citizenship.

Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, to inform the debate about Scotland’s constitutional future, the UK government...

Consultation outcome: Housing standards review consultation
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of summary of responses document.

The housing standards review was launched in October 2012 following the housing and construction Red Tape Challenge, which was introduced...

Policy paper: Response to report on code for sustainable homes and the housing standards review
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This document is a response by the government to the Enviromental Audit Committee report: Environmental Audit Committee - Eighth Report: Code for Sustainable Homes and the Housing Standards Review published...

Guidance: Civil service pay guidance 2014-15
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This guidance covers pay setting arrangements for civil servants throughout the civil service, including ministerial and non-ministerial departments, executive agencies and for public sector employees in non-...

Guidance: Public service pensions: good pensions that last
seen at 16:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Public Service Pensions (Information about Benefits) Directions 2014 published

The Public Service Pensions Bill received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013, becoming the Public Service Pensions ...

Case 260 – Separate ‘Young persons risk assessment’ required for work experience placements
seen at 16:30, 13 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Safety consultant advises that work experience placements should provide the school with a young persons risk assessment, detailing the processes they have in place to mitigate risk to young people.

Rotherham family left in danger by illegal gas work
seen at 16:30, 13 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Rotherham man has been prosecuted after carrying out illegal gas work and putting a family with a young boy at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning or explosion.
Appointment of Vice President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal - Mr Justice Philip Sales
seen at 16:30, 13 March in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
No 10 press release
Historic and Projected Mortality Data from the Period and Cohort Life Tables, 2012-based, UK, 1981-2062
seen at 16:30, 13 March in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Life expectancy (ex), probability of death (qx) and numbers of persons surviving (lx) from the 2012-based National Population Projections reference tables. These tables contain historic and projected figures for...
31 Internationaler Mönchengladbacher Militärwettkampf
seen at 16:30, 13 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

We would like to welcome you to the 31st International Military Competition in Mönchengladbach on Saturday, 14th June 2014.

 

The Internationaler Mönchengladbacher...

Press release: Motorists in Northern Ireland to benefit from better services
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The changes, following a full and public consultation, will mean that all Northern Ireland (NI) motorists will benefit from the same services as motorists in the rest of the UK from July 2014. This means NI ...

Speech: Dan Rogerson's speech at the National Flood Forum Conference
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you to the National Flood Forum and your new chairman John Pegg for your invitation to speak at the conference today. I look forward to continuing to work closely with you.

Officially we’re still...

News story: Cycling boost for Selly Oak rail station
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer today (13 March 2014) unveiled the new cycle storage unit at one of Birmingham’s busiest commuter stations.

Commuters in Selly Oak are getting a safe place to lock ...

News story: Transport Secretary inspects regional rail and road links
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin visited Oxfordshire to officially mark the start of work on a new rail route between Oxford and London.

The Transport Secretary visited a construction site near ...

News story: £5 million for Wolverhampton tram works
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Transport is providing £5 million to fix the wear and tear on Wolverhampton’s tram tracks, allowing services to continue running without disruption.

Essential works on the...

News story: Detecting explosives and chemicals with infrared technology
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Amethyst Research (UK), a small company based in Glasgow, was successfully funded under a call for proposals by Dstl’s Centre for Defence Enterprise, which funds research into novel, high-risk, high-potential...

News story: Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority reappointed
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Dame Deirdre Hutton has been reappointed as Chair to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for a second 5 year term.

During her time as CAA Chair, Dame Deirdre has overseen a huge amount of organisational...

News story: UK calls for international action on mephedrone
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The synthetic stimulant, known as Meow Meow, was banned by the UK 4 years ago and 40 countries have controlled it so far.

After mephedrone was made a Class B drug in April 2010 there was a two-thirds ...

News story: Mackerel and north sea fishing quotas agreement reached
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The agreement reached will mean that the EU, Norway and Faroe Islands will all fish mackerel sustainably after each party agreed to split the available quota fairly. It is estimated that the extra quota that ...

Badgers
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
When asked if the PM agreed with a leaked report that says the recent badger cull was ineffective and inhumane, the DPMS said that government had commissioned an independent panel to look into what lessons could...
Ukraine
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about sanctions against Russia, the PMS said the government wanted to see de-escalation and dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. There was a meeting between international partners later that afternoon regarding...
Open consultation: Court bundles: proposed changes to the legal aid Family Advocacy Scheme
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Currently there is no particular limit on the size of a court bundle. Under the legal aid Family Advocacy Scheme, different payments are made to advocates for interim and final hearings according to the number...

Open consultation: Fairer schools funding 2015 to 2016
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Education proposes to allocate an additional £350 million in the 2015 to 2016 financial year, to increase the per-pupil funding for the least fairly funded local areas.

The...

Research and analysis: Gas meter dispute reports from 2006 to 2013
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Around 3,000 domestic, commercial and light industrial gas meters are submitted for dispute testing each year and the National Measurement Office (NMO) publish the results of these tests on a regular basis...

Guidance: Tax credits entitlement table: working less then 16 hours and have children
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This table gives you an idea of the tax credits you could get if you work under 16 hours a week and have children. It shows roughly what you could get in total for the current tax year.

Guidance: Tax credits entitlement table: working at least 16 hours and no childcare
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This table gives you an idea of the tax credits you could get if you work at least 16 hours a week. It shows roughly what you could get in total for the current tax year. You can use the table if you have up ...

Guidance: Tax credits entitlement tables: working at least 16 hours and paying childcare
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

These tables give you an idea of the tax credits you could get if you work and pay for registered or approved childcare. They show roughly what you could get in total for the current tax year. You need to be ...

Consultation outcome: Private pensions regulations: simplifying the administration of pension schemes
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the government response to the consultation.

This consultation seeks views on draft regulations that introduce technical changes to simplify the administration of private pension schemes...

Consultation outcome: Transfer of Employment (Pension Protection) (Amendment) Regulations 2013
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the government response to the consultation.

This consultation asks for views on changes to the Transfer of Employment (Pension Protection) Regulations 2005 S.I. 649.

Who this ...
Statistical data set: Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) Rural Urban GIS Shapefiles.
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and revised Enterprise M3 LEP GIS (Geographic Information System) Shapefiles containing the 2011 Rural-Urban Classification have been published.

GIS...

Open consultation: Medium term strategy for Catapult centres: Hauser review - call for feedback
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updating the response form.

An independent review by leading technology entrepreneur Hermann Hauser will look at how the government’s network of elite technology and innovation centers can...

Guidance: Project funding at the British High Commission Yaounde
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An email has been added which the public has to use to send all filled bidding forms.

The UK supports a range of projects in Cameroon to promote democracy, human rights, youth development, peace...

Policy paper: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC1138, 13 March 2014
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the specific changes to the Immigration Rules on given dates.

Corporate report: NIO Audit & Risk Committee terms of reference
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The committee reviews the comprehensiveness of assurances in meeting the Board and Accounting Officer’s assurance needs and reviews the reliability and integrity of these assurances.

The members of the...

Statistics: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC): operational statistics
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Statistics updated

About these statistics

These statistics aren’t classed as an ‘official statistic’. This means that they are not:

subject to scrutiny and assessment by the UK ...
Guidance: ILF circular 28/07: Agency care
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Circular updated to state that assessors should discuss alignment issues, to identify where the current arrangements are incompatible with those allowed by the local authority.

This Independent...

Guidance: ILF circular 29/07: Bank/public holiday costs
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated circular advising assessors to consider if bank holiday payment arrangements could be aligned with the practice of the local authority to facilitate transition.

Independent Living Fund (...

Transparency data: UK Export Finance Management Board Minutes 2013
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Minutes of meetings held prior to September 2012 are available from the National Archives.

Guidance: ILF circular 12/07: Engaging care abroad
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Circular updated advising assessors to consider if care arrangements will be supported by the local authority following transfer.

This circular describes how the Independent Living Fund (ILF) will...

Guidance: ILF circular 08/08: Financial management support
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added paragraph asking assessors to consider if these arrangements would be compatible with local authority practice.

The Independent Living Fund (ILF) makes payments so that users are able to ...

Guidance: ILF circular 01/11: Increases in Independent Living Fund awards
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Circular updated - paragraph added regarding requests for additional visits where there is dissatisfaction with the outcome of a transfer review support visit.

This circular describes when the ...

Guidance: ILF circular 14/08: Living expenses allowance
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Circular updated - paragraph has been added advising assessors to inform users that the living expenses allowance may not be provided by the local authority.

This circular outlines how, in exceptional...

Guidance: ILF circular 16/08: Local authority input
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Circular updated - slight alteration noting that ILF funding can sometimes be used towards flexible funding.

This circular outlines the support to Independent Living Fund users that the Independent...

Guidance: ILF circular 17/07: Relatives providing care
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Circular updated - paragraph added to advise assessors to identify where current arrangements will be incompatible with those that would be permitted by the local authority. A reference is also made...

Guidance: ILF circular 13/08: Short term care
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Circular updated - reference added to transfer arrangements and consideration of aligning payment practice with local authority funding arrangements.

This circular explains how the Independent ...

Guidance: ILF circular 15/07: Use of funding (qualifying support and services)
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Circular updated - section added setting out the details of when we will allow the use of ILF money towards flexible funding.

This circular provides guidance on the qualifying support and services...

Guidance: Work Choice: DWP provider guidance
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated versions of Work Choice DWP provider guidance published including Section 17, Section 19 and Annexes 4, 5 and 10. Section 19 also includes new version of the 'Work Choice wage incentive reporting...

Transparency data: DWP business plan transparency measures
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated indicator - 'Average age people stop working' with the latest available data (for October to December 2013). Also updated corresponding CSV data file.

The government is committed to setting...

Statistics: Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) simple rural-urban maps
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) map and revised Enterprise M3 LEP map published showing simple rural urban areas.

These maps show the 2011 Rural-Urban Classification for Local...

Statistics: Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) detailed rural urban maps
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) map and revised Enterprise M3 LEP map showing detailed rural urban areas published.

These maps show the 2011 Rural-Urban Classification for ...

Research and analysis: Winter health watch summary: 13 March 2014
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Summary for the week including 13 March 2014.

Closed consultation: Onshore employment intermediaries: false self-employment
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Public Feedback

There is evidence that some companies and employment businesses are using employment intermediaries to disguise the employment of their workers as self employment, primarily...

FOI release: Capping of single farm payments
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Capping of single farm payments

FOI release: Request the Frontier economics report
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Requesting a copy of the Frontier economics report on the impact of differing types of energy infrastructure on local house prices and relevant correspondence between Defra and DECC concerning the report.

FOI release: Currently registered organic farms in UK
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

List of all currently registered organic farms and farm shops in the United Kingdom.

FOI release: Index of exempted dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Index of exempted dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act

FOI release: Cost of the Thames tideway project
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The estimated costs to the taxpayer of the Thames Tideway tunnel project and impact assessment.

FOI release: Assaults on farm inspection staff
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Assaults on farm inspection staff over the last three years.

FOI release: Rights of navigation on non-tidal rivers
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Advice given to Alun Michael in 2004 relating to the right of navigation on non-tidal rivers and the common law.

FOI release: Meetings between SoS and Caudrilla, iGas and/or Centrica
seen at 14:32, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Correspondence and meetings between the Secretary of State for the Environment and Cuadrilla,iGas and/or Centrica

Three millionth person automatically enrolled
seen at 14:31, 13 March in TPAS News (Our copy).

The Pensions Regulator has announced that more than three million people have now been automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme. 

The three millionth worker is employed by West Ham...

Gender Recognition Act 2004: Protected Information relating to a person who has acquired a Gender Recognition Certificate
seen at 14:30, 13 March in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Guidance issued by the President of the Family Division
Angela Merkel’s London visit – Wilton Park’s contribution to UK-German relations
seen at 14:30, 13 March in Wilton Park (Our copy).

On 27 February 2014, Angela Merkel became the latest foreign dignitary to address the British Parliament. Amid fears across Germany that Britain may soon leave the EU, Merkel’s speech featured the benefits of...

News story: Immigration: Businesses will benefit from help to recruit internationally
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

These changes to the Immigration Rules will help UK businesses employ skilled international workers as well as supporting the government’s long-term economic plan to build a stronger, more competitive...

News story: Sexting and controlling behaviour highlighted in teenage relationship campaign
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Jamal Edwards, who runs music site SBTV, and comedy trio Mandem on the Wall have produced video blogs talking about issues affecting teenage relationships.

They have been joined by Charlie McDonell and...

Statement to Parliament: Relaxation of licensing hours during the FIFA World Cup, 2014
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):

Today I am publishing a consultation on whether to make a national order to relax licensing hours during the FIFA World Cup in June and July 2014...

Statement to Parliament: Statement on the UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

During the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held in Sri Lanka last year, the Prime Minister called on the Sri Lankan government to launch a credible domestic...

Statement to Parliament: Statement of changes in immigration rules
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
The minister for Immigration and Security (James Brokenshire):

My Rt Hon Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules as set out below. The government...

Press release: New BAT stamp agents announced
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Commissioner of The British Antarctic Territory would like to thank all agencies that submitted their tenders for the recently advertised BAT philatelic contract.

After careful consideration we are...

Statement to Parliament: Reduction in passport fees for UK citizens overseas
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Immigration and Security Minister (James Brokenshire): Her Majesty’s Passport Office is committed to delivering better value for money for our customers.

In keeping with this commitment, I am pleased ...

Speech: David Cameron’s speech to the Knesset in Israel
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced draft text with transcript.

Read about the Prime Minister’s 2 day visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Shalom lekulam. Prime Minister, Mr Netanyahu, Mr Speaker...

News story: Prison Service Pay Review Body reports on prison pay
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The report makes recommendations on the pay of Governing Governors and other operational managers, prison officers and related support grades in England and Wales for 2014/15.

The recommendations for...

Press release: Landmark Children And Families Act 2014 gains royal assent
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The new Children and Families Act - given royal assent today - will mean changes to the law to give greater protection to vulnerable children, better support for children whose parents are separating, a new system...

News story: Royal Navy warship welcomed home from operations
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

After successful operations including supporting Operation Recsyr, the international effort to remove chemicals from Syria, the frigate sailed into Her Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport to a heroes’ welcome from...

News story: New law will see support extended to 50,000 more prisoners
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The new law means that, for the first-time, virtually all offenders will receive at least 12-month’s supervision in the community on release from custody.

This crucial change will allow the Government...

Statement to Parliament: David Laws oral statement on minimum funding levels
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

(Original script, may differ from delivered version)

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the action we are taking today to deliver fair funding in English schools.

...
News story: First Service Complaints Ombudsman to be created
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Although many service complaints are already handled well, too many are subject to delay. After extensive consultation with the current Service Complaints Commissioner, today’s proposals mean that the ...

News story: Royal Assent for Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Act will ensure politicians are no longer able to hold dual mandates in the Assembly, the House of Commons or the Dail. It also extends the term of the current Assembly by one year in line with the Scottish...

News story: Major changes in family courts
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Children and Families Act has been given Royal Assent today, meaning reforms which will put children firmly at the heart of the family justice system will be introduced as part of the relaunched family court...

Press release: 250,000 more children living with both birth parents
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The proportion of children whose parents are raising them together rose from 67% in 2010/11 to 69% in 2011/12, according to the latest Family Stability Indicator. The indicator is one element of the government...

Births, Deaths and Other Vital Events, Scotland - 4th Quarter 2013
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Release contains details of the births, stillbirths, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships in Scotland and it's administrative areas.
Monthly Data on Deaths Registered in Scotland - 4th Quarter 2013
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provisional data on deaths by month and NHS Board area.
Weekly Data on Births and Deaths Registered in Scotland - 4th Quarter 2013
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provisional weekly births and deaths registration data for Scotland.
Births, Deaths and Other Vital Events, Scotland - 2013 (preliminary)
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Release contains details of the births, stillbirths, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships in Scotland and it's administrative areas.
Export Guarantee Advisory Council: Triennial Review (Lord Livingston of Parkhead)
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A triennial review of the Export Guarantees Advisory Council (EGAC), a statutory non-departmental public body of the Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD; operating as UK Export Finance), was announced on...

National Minimum Wage (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has made the following statement.

The Low Pay Commission’s 2014 report and recommendations to the Government are being...

Parish Councils (Baroness Stowell of Beeston)
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Brandon Lewis) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

Yesterday, I made the Legislative Reform...

National Minimum Wage (Vincent Cable)
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Low Pay Commission’s 2014 report and recommendations to the Government are being published in full today, alongside the Government’s response.

The Low Pay Commission’s 2014 report

Ministerial Pensions (Francis Maude)
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In the spending review 2010, the Government announced their intention to increase employee contributions in public service pension schemes. This followed on from Lord Hutton’s interim report on public service...

Parish Council Payments (Brandon Lewis)
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Yesterday, I made the Legislative Reform (Payments by Parish Councils, Community Councils and Charter Trustees) Order 2014. In accordance with article 1 of the order it comes into force today. This follows findings...

City Deal (Greg Clark)
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the successful completion of the first wave of city deals in July 2012 with the “core cities”, the Government committed to work with a further 20 cities and their wider areas to negotiate...

Government Diamond Office (Mark Simmonds)
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House that the Government Diamond Office is shortly to launch a public consultation on a review of its charging structure, with a view to bringing it more into line with the UK Government...

G4S and Serco (Contracts Update) (Chris Grayling)
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to my previous statements to Parliament on contracts my Department holds with G4S and Serco, I want to provide the House with an update on the situation concerning G4S’s repayment of money owed ...

Open consultation: Review of veterans within the Criminal Justice System: call for evidence
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

On 11 January 2014, Chris Grayling announced a review into the rehabilitation needs of ex-Armed Services personnel convicted of criminal offences and given a custodial or community sentence. The aim is to identify...

Open consultation: World Cup licensing hours
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The government is consulting on whether to relax licensing hours nationally to mark England’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2014.

The purpose of any national relaxation of licensing hours during...

Research and analysis: Assessment curriculum and qualifications: research priorities and questions
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper is one of a number of research priority and question papers which:

outlines the current policy direction for assessment curriculum and qualifications summarises the evidence base sets out...
Guidance: Operation of ASPA
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The guidance explains how the act is administered and enforced and provides detailed guidance to holders of establishment licences, project licences and personal licences and new licence applicants.

Guidance: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, March 2014
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added statement for 13 March 2014.

This page sets out the Business Statements by the Leader of the House of Commons for February 2014.

The Business Statement takes place every Thursday ...

Guidance: MID gas and electricity meters
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The National Measurement Office (NMO) have formally published guidance documents on the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) regulations (SI 2006/2647 and SI 2006/1679).

The guidance documents seek ...

Promotional material: Defence Focus: issue 279
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Defence Focus magazine issue 279 March 2014

Guidance: HB Circular A5/2014: operational information, performance support and inspection 2014 to 2015
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This circular advises that the Department for Work and Pensions is proposing no changes to its arrangements for Housing Benefit in relation to its use of operational performance information, the support it provides...

FOI release: Number of subject access and freedom of information requests submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

FOI: 1134

I am writing to make a request for statistical information relating to the processing of requests for information made under information legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998, the...

FOI release: Disclosure and Barring Service retention of records
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

FOI: 1142

I am writing with regards to whether the DBS keeps a database or log/record of previous disclosures of applicants; and if so, how long these records are kept for and why.

Statistics: Sorting out Separation web app: analysis of management information
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Hyperlink added to the 'Sorting out Separation Web app: evaluation of effectiveness' research page

The Sorting out Separation web app is an online tool to co-ordinate and join up support...

Research and analysis: Pupil premium: research priorities and questions
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper is one of a number of research priority and question papers which:

outlines the current policy direction for pupil premium summarises the evidence base sets out what the department thinks...
Guidance: In-service testing handbook for gas and electricity meters
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The in-service testing (IST) handbook is a culmination of the IST group 1 and 2 and the IST group 3 report. It is designed to provide stakeholders who are undertaking sample testing, an understanding...

Guidance: 6/2014: amendments to regulations
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This letter provides information on:

the Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Demand Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations the Non-Domestic Rating (Collection and Enforcement) (Amendment) (England...
Correspondence: Fire and rescue bulletin: 43/2014
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The fire and rescue bulletin for March 2014 covers:

the launch of the bidding process for the £75 million Fire Transformation Fund publication of the government’s response to the consultation...
Guidance: Invest in the UK: Encouraging foreign direct investment from global retailers
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The UK has the largest retail presence in the world in terms of both physical stores and online sales. This guide helps overseas investors see how they can invest in the UK and how UKTI can help.

Guidance: Tax credits entitlement tables: working and have no children
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

These tables give you an idea of the tax credits you could get if you’re single, 25 or over and working 16 hours or more. They show roughly what you could get in total for the current tax year. These tables also...

Guidance: Tax credits entitlement table: not working and have children
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This table gives you an idea of the tax credits you could get if you have children and don’t work. It shows roughly what you could get in total for the current tax year. Also use this table if you have a partner...

Research and analysis: Gas meter dispute reports from 2006 to 2013
seen at 11:34, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Around 3,000 domestic, commercial and light industrial gas meters are submitted for dispute testing each year and the National Measurement Office (NMO) publish the results of these tests on a regular basis. NMO...

Landlord in court after office tenant fell through fire escape
seen at 11:32, 13 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A landlord has been fined after a man suffered fractured vertebrae when he fell through a faulty fire escape to evade intruders.
Stafford firm in court after worker’s arm caught in machine
seen at 11:32, 13 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A ceiling company has been fined for serious safety breaches after a worker required skin grafts on his arm which had been caught in machinery.
Are the judges too powerful?
seen at 11:32, 13 March in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Speech by The Rt Hon Lord Dyson, Master of the Rolls
Lu -v- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
seen at 11:31, 13 March in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
High Court of Justice (Queen's Bench Division)
News story: Immigration: Businesses will benefit from help to recruit internationally
seen at 11:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

These changes to the Immigration Rules will help UK businesses employ skilled international workers as well as supporting the government’s long-term economic plan to build a stronger, more competitive...

Press release: Government funding boost for innovative businesses
seen at 11:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Nine projects have been awarded £660,000 from the Intellectual Property Office to help businesses take their innovative ideas off the drawing board and into the marketplace.

The prizes, which...

News story: Setting research priorities in education and children’s services
seen at 11:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Researchers, and those who work in education and children’s services, have been given the opportunity to discuss what the research priorities for those areas should be, how the gaps can best be filled and how...

Statement to Parliament: Vehicle registration and licensing in Northern Ireland
seen at 11:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Motorists in Northern Ireland have not had access to the same range and level of vehicle registration and licensing services as their counterparts in the rest of the UK. In previous statements we have announced...

Statement to Parliament: EU transport council: 13 March 2014
seen at 11:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I will attend the first Transport Council under the Greek Presidency (the Presidency) taking place in Brussels on Friday 14 March.

The Presidency is aiming for a general approach on a proposal for ...

Press release: Appointment of Vice President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal
seen at 11:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal is charged with investigating and determining complaints and human rights claims against the intelligence agencies and other public bodies.

Mr Justice Sales, who...

UK Armed Forces Monthly Personnel Report - 1 February 2014
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This is a monthly publication containing requirements, strengths, intake and outflow from the UK Armed Forces by Service. Voluntary Outflow information by Service is also shown.
FOI release: FOI query: Can managed payments be split between landlords?
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response, to see if managed payments can be split between landlords.

FOI release: FOI query about the age train drivers and conductors retire in UK
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response, about the age train drivers and conductors retire in UK.

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated prices.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the item but includes...

Statistics: Royal Navy monthly report on the personnel situation: 2014
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added monthly personnel situation report for 1 February 2014.

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

Statistics - national statistics: Road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe: Oct to Dec Q4 2013
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

In 2013:

There were 2.7 million road goods vehicles travelling from Great Britain to mainland Europe. This was 11% higher than in 2012 and just 7% lower than in 2007 – the pre-recession peak . Of these...
Statistics - national statistics: Milk utilisation by dairies
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with figures to January 2014.

This monthly statistics notice includes information on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales in the production of drinking milk and milk ...

Statistics: Social Justice outcomes framework: family stability indicator
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The figures presented in this document set out the latest results for the family stability indicator and compare them to the baseline set out in Social Justice: transforming lives – one year on.

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Statistics: Statistical Digest of Rural England 2014
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The latest version of the Statistical Digest of Rural England has been published today, containing updates on infant mortality, secondary education, earnings and private rent providers.

This edition...

Statistics: Rural health
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Infant mortality rates for rural areas released today.

This publication looks at a range of health indicators intended to give an indication of the quality of life people have and the quality of...

Statistics: Rural education
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rural secondary education statistics published.

Education is vital for the economic success and social wellbeing of this country. By achieving a strong set of qualifications, people have a wider...

Research and analysis: Free schools, UTCs and studio schools: research priorities and questions
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper is one of a number of research priority and question papers which:

outlines the current policy direction for free schools, university technical colleges (UTCs) and studio schools summarises...
Research and analysis: Capital funding for schools: research priorities and questions
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper is one of a number of research priority and question papers which:

outlines the current policy direction for school capital funding summarises the evidence base sets out what the department...
Research and analysis: School behaviour and attendance: research priorities and questions
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper is one of a number of research priority and question papers which:

outlines the current policy direction for school behaviour and attendance summarises the evidence base sets out what the...
Research and analysis: School funding: research priorities and questions
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper is one of a number of research priority and question papers which:

outlines the current policy direction for school funding research summarises the evidence base sets out what the department...
Research and analysis: Academies: research priorities and questions
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper is one of a number of research priority and question papers which:

outlines the current policy direction for academies summarises the evidence base sets out what the department thinks the...
Research and analysis: Early education and childcare: research priorities and questions
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper is one of a number of research priority and question papers which:

outlines the current policy direction for early education and childcare summarises the evidence base sets out what the department...
Research and analysis: Children in care: research priorities and questions
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper is one of a number of research priority and question papers which:

outlines the current policy direction for children in care summarises the evidence base sets out what the department thinks...
Research and analysis: Adoption: research priorities and questions
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper is one of a number of research priority and question papers which:

outlines the current policy direction for adoption summarises the evidence base sets out what the department thinks the ...
Research and analysis: Special educational needs and disability: research priorities and questions
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper is one of a number of research priority and question papers which:

outlines the current policy direction for special educational needs and disability summarises the evidence base sets out...
Transparency data: Reliability of journeys on the Highways Agency motorway and A road network
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Reliability of journeys on the Highways Agency motorway and A road network updated with January 2014.

DfT Business plan impact indicator

Geographical coverage: England Information broken down ...

Statistics: Driver and rider test and instructor statistics, Great Britain: Oct to Dec 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This publication presents information on the number and pass rates of driving and riding practical tests conducted in Great Britain for the quarter to 30 December 2013, and also statistics on driving instructors...

Research and analysis: Social work and child protection: research priorities and questions
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper:

outlines the current policy direction for social work and child protection summarises the evidence base sets out what the Department for Education thinks the priority research questions ...
Closed consultation: Future of vehicle registration and licensing services in Northern Ireland
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: These documents have been revised and updated following the recent consultation on the future of vehicle registration and licensing services in Northern Ireland.

This consultation outlines proposals...

Policy paper: Public service pensions: actuarial valuations and the employer cost cap mechanism
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The Public Service Pensions Act provides the legal framework for regular actuarial valuations of the public service pension schemes to measure the costs of the benefits being provided. These valuations will inform...

Statistics: Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA): a case file review of two pilots
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

The summary presents findings from a case file review of two CoSA pilots that were funded by the National Offender Management Service between April 2008 and March 2010.

The annexes to this report are...

Corporate report: Regulatory scrutiny of RWMD's work on geological disposal
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Summary of our work (April 2012 to March 2013) to scrutinise, and advise on, the Radioactive Waste Management Directorate’s (RWMD) work relating to implementing geological disposal for higher activity radioactive...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ADM memo 4/14: Marriage of same sex couples.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) contribution-based Jobseeker’s...
Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DMG memo 3/14: Marriage of same sex couples.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent.

Impact assessment: 14 to 16 qualifications and performance tables and the reform of equivalences
seen at 10:31, 13 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the annex spreadsheet.

Many pupils are taking qualifications that do not provide routes to higher levels of education or the prospect of employment. Our aim is to raise standards by focusing...

Speech: David Cameron’s speech to the Knesset in Israel
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President, Prime Minister, Mr Speaker, Members of the Knesset, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honour to address this historic Parliament - for 65 years the heart of the State of Israel and a beacon of...

News story: New national planning policy and guidance aims to promote health and reduce inequalities
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England welcomes the Department for Communities and Local Government’s newly published National Planning Practice Guidance which recognises the importance of local infrastructure planning in the...

Press release: Fire service could save millions by improving how it buys kit
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The fire and rescue service could save millions in taxpayer cash by improving the way it sources and purchases firefighting clothing and equipment says new research published by Fire Minister Brandon Lewis...

News story: Setting research priorities in education and children’s services
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Researchers, and those who work in education and children’s services, have been given the opportunity to discuss what the research priorities for those areas should be, how the gaps can best be filled and how...

Press release: Motorists in Northern Ireland to benefit from better services
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The changes, following a full and public consultation, will mean that all Northern Ireland (NI) motorists will benefit from the same services as motorists in the rest of the UK from July 2014. This means NI ...

Speech: The new UK competition authority within a changing European context
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to talk to you today. This is obviously an exciting and busy time for us at the CMA: we are now only days away from assuming our new statutory duties and powers. ...

Speech: Elizabeth Truss opens the Big Bang Fair
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for that welcome it’s fantastic to be at the Big Bang Fair.

What a range of stalls and activities you’re about to see. From extracting the DNA of a blueberry to building a satellite - you’re...

News story: Public service pension reform nears conclusion
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government’s policy on valuations of the main public service pension schemes and plans for an employer cost cap were published in Public Service Pensions: Actuarial valuations and the employer cost cap...

Press release: Dean of Ripon: Reverend Canon John Richard Dobson
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon John Richard Dobson, BA, Vicar of Blackwell All Saints’ and Salutation, Priest-in-Charge of Coniscliffe, Area Dean of Darlington and Honorary Canon ...

News story: Public sector pay awards for 2014-15
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following independent Pay Review Bodies (PRB) were asked to examine how a one percent pay increase could be applied across the relevant public sector workforces: - Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) - ...

Referral to Treatment Times for Wales - January 2014
seen at 09:31, 13 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release gives information on the total time waited from referral by a GP or other medical practitioner to hospital treatment in the NHS in Wales.
NHS Diagnostic and Therapy Service Waiting Times for Wales - January 2014
seen at 09:31, 13 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release shows information on waiting times for specified diagnostic and therapy service for the NHS in Wales.
Vehicle Licensing Statistics Great Britain - January 2014
seen at 09:31, 13 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides monthly new registrations of vehicles in Great Britain.
Road Goods Vehicles Travelling to Mainland Europe (Annual) - 2013
seen at 09:31, 13 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Annual statistics on the number of powered vehicles and unaccompanied trailers carried on each route to mainland Europe including Eurostar.