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26 March 2014

The Prince of Wales attends engagements in support of The Prince's Foundation for Building Community
seen at 20:31, 26 March in (Our copy).
Prince's Foundation for Building Community
News story: Visa Biometric Clinics to be held weekly in Quito and Guayaquil
seen at 20:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) has begun working with a new provider to organise biometric clinics for people in Ecuador applying for a UK visa. As a result, biometric clinics will now be held weekly during ...

Press release: UK concerned at DPRK missile launch
seen at 20:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Following yesterday’s launch of two medium-range Nodong missiles into the Sea of Japan, Mr Swire has called on the country to work for peace on the Korean peninsula.

He said:

We are extremely...

Speech: “Sierra Leone has undergone a remarkable transformation”
seen at 20:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I’d like to welcome Foreign Minister Kamara to the Security Council this morning. I also thank Executive Representative Jens Toyberg-Frandzen and Ambassador Guillermo Rischynski for their briefings. And I pay...

Guidance: NSV forms: guidance with IE compatibility settings
seen at 18:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Guidance provided by the National Security Vetting team for customers who may experience difficulties with opening online NSV forms. The guidance provides a solution which should help to resolve any difficulties...

Guidance: South Midlands and Hertfordshire centre prospectus
seen at 18:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The South Midlands and Hertfordshire is one of 15 centres in England. This centre is part of the Midlands and East of England region.

Statistics: Annual Statement of Emissions for 2012
seen at 18:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This fifth annual statement of emissions sets out the steps taken to calculate the “net UK carbon account” in respect of 2012. The net UK carbon account is what we compare against the carbon budgets to determine...

Guidance: DBS subject access requests
seen at 18:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change to DBS internal process. Guidance updated to show this.

You are entitled to be told if the DBS holds any information about you and if so to be provided with a copy of that information. This...

Statistical data set: Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
seen at 18:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Results for 25 March published

Brokerage operates as a fortnightly anonymous auction where providers of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) can sell ‘lots’ of ECO Carbon Saving Obligation, ECO...

Arts Council England is today announcing the successful applicants to the thirteenth round of its Strategic touring programme
seen at 18:31, 26 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Arts Council England is today announcing the successful applicants to the thirteenth round of its Strategic touring programme
Press release: Foreign Office Minister urges dialogue in Venezuela
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Hugo Swire said:

“With protests ongoing in Venezuela since early February, I remain deeply concerned about the situation in the country. I am saddened by the deaths that have occurred, and condemn all...

News story: Soldier awarded commendation for bravery
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

On 19 April last year, Lance Corporal Sinead Dodds, from the Royal Army Medical Corps, attached to 22 Engineer Regiment, her troop commander and driver were in a Mastiff armoured vehicle providing top ...

Press release: New blueprint for inspecting good and outstanding schools
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Read the full press release.

Press release: Neglected children must be better protected
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Read the full press notice.

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes OSCE Mission to Ukraine
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the announcement of the OSCE to send an initial team of 100 monitors to Ukraine the Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

“ I welcome the decision of the OSCE to deploy a Special Monitoring ...

Transparency data: Foreign Office Spend over £25,000 for February 2014
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The Coalition Government is committed to publishing departmental spend over £25,000 as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

This is the Foreign Office spend in the UK...

Guidance: Schools block funding formulae 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This document provides an overview of the formula factor values chosen by local authorities as at 6 March 2014. It provides charts and brief commentary on the ranges of unit funding amounts they have selected...

Guidance: SFA non-regulated provision: funded provision
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This guidance sets out the non-regulated provision available for public funding for the funding year 2014 to 2015 through the adult skills budget and OLASS, outside of apprenticeships.

Guidance: Equitable Life payments
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 1 of the guidance updated with current data to reflect December 2013 payments

Information on payments to Equitable Life With-Profits Annuity (WPA) policy, announced at Budget 2013

Policy paper: Ex-fire regional control centres: marketing and disposal summary update
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report provides a 6-monthly update on the significant progress made in reducing costs, and the marketing and disposal of the remaining ex-fire regional control centres. It summarises the project history ...

Policy paper: Future control room services scheme: summary national picture of fire and rescue authority improvement plans (March 2014 update)
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

It is 6 months since the department published an updated summary of the plans for fire and rescue authorities’ locally determined projects to improve their control room arrangements. This document, based...

Statistics: Official statistics order 2008: statement of compliance with the pre-release access
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest statement published.

This statement sets out the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) operational arrangements for giving Ministers and their officials pre-release access to ...

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 201 (26 March 2014)
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Individualised learner record: R08 return Register of training organisations: closes Friday FE choices: employer satisfaction survey 2014 Non-regulated provision review: outcomes ...
FOI release: Military reserves
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Reserves - FOI since 25 October 2013 number of expressions of interest from Defra civil servants in the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Airforce (RAF) Reserves, number who applied to join, and number who were successful...

Policy paper: DSA Welsh language scheme
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The Welsh Language Act 1993 requires all public bodies including DSA to prepare and adopt a Welsh language scheme.

When conducting public business in Wales DSA will treat the English and Welsh languages...

Form: Local authorities: grant return and use of funds statement
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The Education Funding Agency (EFA) funds local authorities to deliver learning to young people in England. For learners over 16, local authority chief financial officers are required to make a 2-stage grant ...

Statutory guidance: EEC type examination certificates
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

EEC type examination certificates issued by the National Measurement Office.

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 1: Decision making and appeals: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapters 2, 3, 4, 6 and annex A to M. The amendments to these PDFs are listed in amendment 44 - also added.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 2: International subjects: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 7 parts 1 to 6. The amendments to these parts are listed in amendment 27 - also added.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 3: Subjects common to all benefits: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapters 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17. The amendments to these PDFs are listed in amendment 44 - also added.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapters 21 to 28, 30, 33 to 35 and 39. The amendments to these PDFs are listed in amendments 37, 39, 41 and 42.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 8 and 9: Employment and Support Allowance: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapters 41 to 46, 48, 49, 51, 53 and 54. The changes are listed in amendments 14 and 15 - also added.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 10: Benefits for incapacity, disability, maternity and bereavement: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapters 58, 60, 61 and 63. The changes are listed in amendment 36 - also added.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 11: Industrial injuries benefits: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapters 66, 67, 69. The changes are listed in amendment 33 - also added.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 12: Widow's Benefit and Retirement Pension: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 75. The changes are listed in amendment 28 - also added.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memos: 4/14: Income Tax rates IS, JSA, ESA, SPC benefit rates, social security contribution rates and increases of employment rights limits from April 2014, 5/14: Rates for Income Tax, UC benefit...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memos 5/14: Rates for Income Tax, UC benefit rates, social security contributions and increases of employment rights limits from April 2014 and 6/14: Housing costs element – adapting a dwelling...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 13 and 14: State Pension Credit: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapters 77, 78, 79, 85 and 86. The changes are listed in amendment 33. Also added amendment 32.

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

Correspondence: Confirmation of the government's response to STRB's 23rd report
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, has written to Dame Patricia Hodgson, Chair of the School Teachers Review Body (STRB), to confirm the government’s acceptance of the recommendations ...

Statutory guidance: NHS foundation trusts: financial accounting guidance
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an update from NHS Property Services

NHS foundation trust finance staff should use this guidance, which is updated regularly, to do their work.

New neutron super-microscope expands material science research opportunities
seen at 16:31, 26 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
26th March 2014 - A new neutron super-microscope at STFC has just seen first neutrons and will expand our material science research capabilities in fields such as engineering, food, health and the environment.
The Duchess of Cornwall visits East Sussex
seen at 16:31, 26 March in (Our copy).
HRH in East Sussex
The North benefits from over £1 million in Strategic touring funding
seen at 16:31, 26 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
The North benefits from over £1 million in Strategic touring funding
South East organisation awarded funding from the Arts Council’s Strategic touring programme
seen at 16:30, 26 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
South East organisation awarded funding from the Arts Council’s Strategic touring programme
Two London-based organisations awarded funding from the Arts Council’s Strategic touring programme
seen at 16:30, 26 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Two London-based organisations awarded funding from the Arts Council’s Strategic touring programme
Prison for gas fitter after work put family in danger
seen at 16:30, 26 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Derbyshire plumber has been sent to prison after putting his customers’ lives at risk.
News story: Motorists warned when applying for a driving licence or vehicle tax online
seen at 16:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: News article updated to include information on websites that charge an additional fee for vehicle tax

DVLA warns that when applying online for your driving licence or to tax your vehicle, you should...

Press release: Closure of the UN Peacebuilding Mission in Sierra Leone
seen at 16:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister addressed the United Nations Security Council today to mark the end of more than 15 years of UN operations, supporting Sierra Leone’s transition from war to peace. Speaking to...

News story: Over 95% of schools in England use the learning records service
seen at 16:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

These schools can now submit unique learner numbers (ULNs) to the Department for Education (DfE) and awarding organisations to enable learners access their achievement and exam results online. This follows the...

Statement to Parliament: FiReControl legacy
seen at 16:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I wish to update the House on my department’s work to improving local fire control room services and further progress on disposing of the the regional control centre buildings - the main legacy asset of the ...

News story: Live question and answer session with Ian Livingstone CBE
seen at 16:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Ian’s live Facebook event will cover:

growing a business selling in overseas markets creativity in the games industry

Ian will answer questions for an hour between 3 and 4 pm on the Facebook...

Books in prison
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the PM supported the Justice Secretary?s stance on prisoner access to books, the PMS said the Justice Secretary had the right approach. Prisoners would still have access to books in their cells. ...
Guidance: Women on boards 2014: third annual review
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Reports on the progress made on each of the recommendations produced in Lord Davies’ ‘Women on boards’ report published in February 2011.

Lord Davies set a target in 2011 of achieving 25% in 2015...

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: January 2014
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over £500 in January 2014.

Research and analysis: Scottish independence referendum: money and the economy
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

These information packs highlight the benefits of Scotland remaining in the UK. The aim is to provide voters with clear, accurate, factual information to help them make an informed decision ahead of the Scottish...

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: January 2014
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

These files show all Public Health England financial transactions over £25,000 in January 2014.

Statistics: HPV vaccine uptake 1 September 2013 to 31 December 2013
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

These tables present provisional data for the uptake of the first and second dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among 12 to 13 year old girls in England from 1 September 2013 to 31 December 2013.

Guidance: Tri-service pension codes: May 2013
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The revised rates apply to all personnel who are members of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975 and whose last day of service is on or after the 30th April 2013.

Related information: 2013 Tri-service...
Corporate report: DVSA environmental sustainability policy statement
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) acknowledges that it has a responsibility to recognise the impact that its activities have on the environment, and to mange those impacts so that they can be reduced...

Statistics: Car practical driving test: operational statistics
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New statistics uploaded

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 <...
Statistics: Motorcycle practical riding test: operational statistics
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New statistics added

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: National standards for youth justice services
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The document sets out practical guidance and minimum standards for:

preventing offending out-of-court disposals assessing young people working in court working with victims of crime interventions...
Guidance: Exporting to Peru
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

A detailed guide on doing business in and with Peru. The guide contains information on:

challenges of doing business in Peru

benefits and growth potential of the market

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Corporate report: Equality monitoring in DSA 2012 to 2013
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

An analysis of staff diversity, for staff in post between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2013.

The analysis looks at:

staff in post cessations grievances and discipline training sickness absence...
Guidance: Data sharing guidance for local partners
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised publication, replaces 'Data sharing to tackle worklessness: a guide for local partners'.

This DWP guidance aims to help local partners understand the process of getting data and to think...

Statistical data set: Live tables on Council Tax
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated live tables.

Band D Council Tax figures 1993-94 to 2014-15

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 889KB

This file may not be suitable...
Statistics: Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2013
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended total benefit expenditure formulae in benefit expenditure by local authority tables.

This page contains historic and forecast benefit expenditure and caseload data for people receiving ...

Guidance: Range advice notes
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Range Advice Note 01/14.

Range advice notes are issued from time to time to explain and clarify range safety or construction issues that do not directly effect the safety of a range.

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the timetable for the period covering 31 March to 4 April and added the timetable covering 7 to 11 April.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets...

Guidance: ESOL: English language requirements - update from the SFA and DWP
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The 2013 Comprehensive Spending Review announced a rigorous, systematic approach to ensuring that Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants (and equivalent Universal Credit group) with poor spoken English, improve...

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for liquids other than water self service devices
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK national certificates issued by the National Measurement Office in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985.

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for liquids other than water road tankers
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK national certificates issued by the National Measurement Office in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985.

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for liquids other than water fuel dispensers
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK national certificates issued by the National Measurement Office in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985.

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for intoxicating liquor spirit measures
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK national certificates issued by the National Measurement Office in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985.

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for intoxicating liquor beer meters
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK national certificates issued by the National Measurement Office in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985.

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for cubic measures
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK national certificates issued by the National Measurement Office in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985.

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for automatic weighing instruments
seen at 14:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK national certificates issued by the National Measurement Office in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985.

Companies fined for cable strike failings
seen at 14:31, 26 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Two North East companies have been fined after workers were exposed to danger of electrocution when a digger struck an underground cable.

Leicestershire logistics firm sentenced over men’s injuries
seen at 14:31, 26 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A logistics company, which operates world-wide, has been prosecuted after two Margate employees were left badly injured when they were knocked nearly five metres to the ground.
Swindon gas engineer put tenants at risk
seen at 14:31, 26 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A gas engineer put the tenants of a property at risk by carrying out poor work while undertaking important safety checks, a court heard yesterday (24 March).
The Budget one week on...
seen at 14:31, 26 March in TPAS News (Our copy).

…and the dust is still to settle on what the impact of the budget will be on people's retirement saving.  As we embark on this new era of grown up pensions and greater individual responsibility,&...

22nd BFG Internal Transfer/Career Fair
seen at 14:30, 26 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

22nd  BRITISH FORCES GERMANY INTERNAL TRANSFER/CAREER FAIR (ITCF)

TUESDAY 1st April 2014

 

Do you want a change of career and a new challenge?

This is...

News story: HMRC makes online changes to Employment Related Securities
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

From 6 April employers need to register existing and new share schemes and arrangements online with HMRC. This will enable employers to file share scheme returns and information digitally, and to self-certify...

News story: Healthcare reservists in the armed forces
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Leaders and representatives from key organisations across the health system met on Tuesday, 25 March, to discuss plans to significantly expand programmes of engagement between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and...

Press release: Copyright deals will cut red tape and save schools £6.5 million
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Schools across England will save more than &pound;6.5 million after the government struck deals with licensing companies for shared rights to use films, newspapers and television shows in classrooms.

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Speech: South Africa launches its carbon calculator
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Congratulations

It’s a fantastic achievement to publish such a comprehensive and easy to use piece of work. It covers all greenhouse gases and all sectors, and you’ve achieved this in less than one year (quicker...

News story: Spoliation Advisory Panel rules on return of Constable painting
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Spoliation Advisory Panel has published a report on a claim against the Tate Gallery for the return of an oil painting ‘Beaching a Boat, Brighton’ by John Constable. After careful consideration the Panel’...

Press release: Government asks business to help improve regulators’ appeals processes
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Business Minister Michael Fallon today (26 March 2014) invited businesses to help shape government plans for potential legislation to make regulators’ appeals and complaints processes more responsive to their...

Press release: Rainbow flag to be flown on Whitehall for first same sex weddings
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The rainbow flag will fly above the Cabinet Office and Scotland Office this weekend. The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg has asked for the flag to be flown to mark the historic milestone for civil rights, as...

Speech: Launch of Passenger Focus bus passenger survey results 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for that introduction.

It’s a pleasure to be here today (25 March 2014).

And I’d like to congratulate Passenger Focus for delivering this new bus passenger survey.

As ...

News story: Task Force on Banking & Access to Finance meets for second time
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Joint Ministerial Task Force on Banking and Access to Finance was established as part the Economic Pact, to promote lending and help Northern Ireland businesses access the finance they need to grow...

News story: DBS duty to refer events
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: You can now book for the DBS duty to refer event in Truro.

We are holding free events that outline the changes to the DBS because of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 - and just as importantly...

Press release: Foreign Office Minister urges dialogue in Venezuela
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Hugo Swire said:

With protests ongoing in Venezuela since early February, I remain deeply concerned about the situation in the country. I am saddened by the deaths that have occurred, and condemn all...

News story: United means shared economic success
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

With fewer than 200 days to go until the Scottish referendum, the UK Government has produced the latest edition in a series of information packs - focussing on money and the economy in the context of the independence...

News story: Pub is The Hub wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award
seen at 14:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Pub is The Hub, a ground breaking organisation that supports country pubs to provide community services such as shops, book clubs and even cinemas, was announced as the latest winner of the Prime Minister...

Open consultation: Statutory duty of candour for health and adult social care providers
seen at 11:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The duty of candour will require all health and adult social care providers registered with CQC to be open with people when things go wrong. The regulations would impose a specific and detailed duty of candour...

Consultation outcome: Special constables: revised expense and allowance rates
seen at 11:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response added.

The Special Constabulary form an integral part of the policing family. Special constables perform their duties on a voluntary basis, are crucial in supporting the work...

Guidance: How we collect and use your information
seen at 11:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

How the Child Maintenance Service collects and uses your information. Find out more about child maintenance.

Statistical data set: FE data library: vocational qualifications
seen at 11:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor editorial change

Vocational qualifications are qualifications designed to fit a person for employment.

The National Vocational Qualifications included in these tables cover all those...

Guidance: A guide to UK subsea capability for the oil and gas industry
seen at 11:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This guide has been produced by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) with the assistance of Subsea UK.

Guidance: Women on boards 2014: third annual review
seen at 11:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Reports on the progress made on each of the recommendations produced in Lord Davies’ ‘Women on boards’ report published in February 2011.

Lord Davies set a target in 2011 of achieving 25% in 2015...

Transparency data: DWP payments over £25,000, 2014
seen at 11:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published DWP payments over &pound;25,000 February 2014 data.

This series contains details of payments over &pound;25,000 that DWP has made in 2014. This is in line with Cabinet Office ...

Policy paper: CIC Regulator: MoU with the Social Enterprise Coalition CIC
seen at 11:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated memorandum of understanding between the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies and the Social Enterprise Coalition CIC.

This document sets out how the Regulator of Community...

Guidance: Procurement essentials
seen at 11:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This advice is for:

school leaders school business managers bursars office staff governing bodies

It applies to all free schools.

This publication will help schools:

manage a range...
Guidance: Armed forces corporate covenant: signed pledges
seen at 11:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the latest signed pledges.

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for the armed forces community. It complements...

STFC's ISIS facility signs up to continued collaboration with Italy
seen at 11:31, 26 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
STFC and the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR, the Italian National Research Council) have signed an agreement worth €15M to further develop collaboration between the two countries in the field of neutron...
UK-ATC director elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
seen at 11:31, 26 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
STFC congratulates Professor Gillian Wright MBE, Director of the STFC UK Astronomy Technology Centre, on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).
£265M science investment for largest telescope and biggest microscope
seen at 11:31, 26 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
UK scientists and engineers will be helping to build the world’s largest telescope and the world’s biggest microscope. The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) will manage the UK role in ...
£19M investment to open new scientific frontiers in astronomy
seen at 11:31, 26 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
UK scientists, engineers and industries will be helping to design and build the world’s largest telescope. The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) will manage the UK role in this exciting project...
29/30th April 2014 Forthcoming Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) meeting
seen at 11:31, 26 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
The next meeting of the Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) will take place in the Pickavance Lecture Theatre at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0QZ on the 29th and 30th April 2014.
Breakthrough in Cosmology
seen at 11:31, 26 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
New results announced today by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics provide the first direct evidence on inflation - a key part of our understanding of how the Universe formed. Cosmologists on the BICEP2...
UK Astronomy Technology Centre is key partner in new Scottish Satellite Applications Centre
seen at 11:31, 26 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
21st March 2014 - The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) in Edinburgh has this week been named one of the key partners in a new Scottish Centre of Excellence in Satellite Applications that will enable businesses...
Former Director of Daresbury Laboratory Professor Alick Ashmore Passes Away
seen at 11:31, 26 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
STFC is saddened to learn of the death of Professor Alick Ashmore aged 93. Professor Ashmore was a former Director of Daresbury Laboratory and a major figure in the development of UK research facilities during the...
News story: Foreign Secretary meets winner of Twitter competition
seen at 11:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added a quote from the Foreign Secretary

Earlier this year, the Foreign Secretary marked his 200,000 follower on Twitter by asking his followers to tweet the answer to this question:

What...

Press release: UK Trade Minister calls for speedy conclusion to £1.3 billion Canada trade agreement
seen at 11:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Lord Livingston begins a 3 day trade visit to Canada today (26 March 2014) where he will call for a speedy conclusion to an EU-Canada trade agreement benefitting UK firms by &pound;1.3 billion a year.

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Press release: Thousands more 16- and 17-year-olds in education or training
seen at 11:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock today hailed new figures revealing that 35,000 more 16- and 17-year-olds are in education or training.

Local authority statistics show that:

...
News story: Historic government building gets new future
seen at 11:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The move will save more than &pound;19 million a year for the taxpayer, including an annual saving of more than &pound;8.5million for the Department for Education (DfE). The Grade II listed building will...

News story: Chancellor welcomes landmark agreement on London renminbi clearing and settlement arrangements
seen at 11:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Bank of England and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on renminbi (RMB) clearing and settlement in London. The MoU will be signed in London on 31 March...

News story: Healthcare reservists in the armed forces
seen at 11:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Leaders and representatives from key organisations across the health system met on Tuesday, 25 March, to discuss plans to significantly expand programmes of engagement between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and...

Statistics: 2012 statutory child maintenance scheme: Aug 2013 to Feb 2014 experimental statistics
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This publication contains official experimental statistics on cases being processed by the 2012 statutory child maintenance scheme, delivered by the Child Maintenance Service.

DWP is responsible for ...

FOI release: JSA claimants by sex, month and year of birth between 1950 and 1965 in GB: May 2000 to May 2012
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response, on Jobseeker’s Allowance claimants by sex, month and year of birth between 1950 and 1965 in Great Britain: May 2000 to May 2012.

Statistics - national statistics: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2014 to 2015
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Details of the level of Council Tax set by local authorities in England for 2014 to 2015 were announced on 26 March 2014. This latest statistical release also contains data from 2005 to 2006 to 2014 to 2015.

FOI release: ESA sanctions by ICD code, GB: Oct 2008 to Jun 2013
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response, on Employment and Support Allowance sanctions by International Classification of Diseases code, Great Britain: October 2008 to June 2013.

Statistical data set: Weekly solar PV installation & capacity based on registration date
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table 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 week, that are recorded...

Statistics: Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2014
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This page contains historic and forecast benefit expenditure and caseload data for people receiving benefits, consistent with the Budget 2014 Economic and Fiscal Outlook (19 March 2014). They are produced under...

Research and analysis: Secondary Analysis of the Gender Pay Gap
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This paper provides an analysis of the difference between the average earnings of men and women over time. To gain a better understanding of the differences between men and women in the labour market, all analysis...

Research and analysis: The potential for recovering and using surplus heat from industry
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The future of heating: meeting the challenge, (March 2013), set out the government’s view of the likely routes open to the UK to deliver the decarbonisation of our heat supply. The document stated that...

Research and analysis: Water fluoridation: health monitoring report for England 2014
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Figure corrected on p 5; caps and cases changed in graphs on pp 15, 22, 24

This report and its executive summary fulfils the reporting requirement and is part of an ongoing dialogue with local ...

Open consultation: Development of a national physical activity approach
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

During 2014 Public Health England (PHE) wants to learn from the experience and knowledge within national and local organisations and individuals to create an approach built on ‘what works’ in real communities...

Policy paper: Upcoming secondary legislation
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with March 2014 version.

This Home Office statutory instrument plan provides an outline of secondary legislation that the Home Office expects to be brought forward within the next 12 months...

Correspondence: Letters to the Chancellor regarding the decision on another sale of government shares in Lloyds Banking Group
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

On 25 March 2014, UK Financial Investments Limited (UKFI) wrote to the Chancellor advising that it would be appropriate to sell another part of the government’s shareholding in Lloyds Banking Group.

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Research and analysis: Linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics (MLP) evaluation
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Research reporting the findings from a 3-year evaluation of the linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics and the role this qualification plays in increasing engagement with mathematics at GCSE level and beyond.

Form: Exporting to South Africa
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor changes

A detailed guide on doing business in and with South Africa. The guide contains information on:

challenges of doing business in South Africa benefits and growth potential ...
Transparency data: DWP business plan transparency measures
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Work Programme Transparency Indicator and data files (CSV) with latest available data (October to December 2012).

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

FOI release: UKBA staff dismissed for misconduct, 2008 to 2013
seen at 10:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

FOI release 29893

Members of staff from the former UKBA and from its successive existence under the Home Office as the directorates Border Force, Immigration Enforcement, UK Visas and Immigration and ...

Fame the Musical
seen at 10:30, 26 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

King's School presents 'Fame The Musical'

 

Wednesday 2nd April & Friday 4th April

18:30 start Mansergh Hall, Mansergh Bks

Read More...

22nd BFG Internal Transer/Career Fair
seen at 10:30, 26 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

22nd  BRITISH FORCES GERMANY INTERNAL TRANSFER/CAREER FAIR (ITCF)

TUESDAY 1st April 2014

 

Do you want a change of career and a new challenge?

This is...

News story: International Festival for Business 2014 and UK Trade & Investment
seen at 10:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

It will be the biggest concentration of business events globally in 2014, attracting more than 250,000 visitors from more than 100 countries across 50 days during June and July 2014. Hosted in the Liverpool City...

Press release: Funding boost for low carbon heating
seen at 10:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

An additional three Welsh local authorities are set to benefit from a share of &pound;2.1million of UK Government funding to support the development of heat network projects to create more efficient heating...

Press release: Real-terms cut in Council Tax for fourth year
seen at 10:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

New official figures show that the average Council Tax bill in England has fallen in real-terms for the fourth year, as almost two-thirds of town halls have taken up the government’s freeze offer, Local Government...

News story: 100 days to go until new aircraft carrier is named
seen at 10:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Today, 26 March, marks 100 days to go until the historic event and major milestone in the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier programme.

The Queen Elizabeth will be officially named by Her Majesty...

News story: Government reduces its stake in Lloyds Banking Group to below 25%
seen at 10:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has today (26 March 2014) sold another part of its shares in Lloyds Banking Group. It has sold 24 per cent of its remaining shares in the bank, at a price of 75.5p per share. This takes the government...

Press release: CMA Panel Deputy Chairs appointed
seen at 10:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the appointment of four new Panel Deputy Chairs.

Following an appointment process run by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS...

Council Tax Levels in Wales - 2014-15
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Shows Council Tax Levels for Wales.
Teenage Conceptions in Wales - 2012
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides statistics on teenage conceptions including data for England and Wales.
Ambulance Services in Wales - February 2014
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Further Education, Work-based Learning and Adult Community Learning in Wales - 2012/13
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents data on learner numbers in post-16 education and training for Wales .
Homelessness in Wales - October to December 2013
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents data on the number of homeless in Wales.
2011 Census - Detailed Characteristics on Approximated Social Grade for Middle Layer Super Output Areas and 2011 Census Merged Wards in England and Wales
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
2011 Census - Local Characteristics on Travel to Work and Car or Van Availability for Output Areas in England and Wales
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
2011 Census - Detailed Characteristics on Travel to Work and Car or Van Availability for Local Authorities in England and Wales
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
2011 Census Analysis - Cycling to Work
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This report reviews data from the 2011 Census for cycling to work in England and Wales. It considers the characteristics of people who cycled to work in 2011 and assess change since 2001. It also looks at geographical...
2011 Census Analysis - Distance Travelled to Work
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This report analyses data from the 2011 Census for distance travelled to work in England and Wales. This variable is assessed against other characteristics while comparisons are made with the 2001 Census. It also...
Council Tax Levels set by Local Authorities in England - 2014-15
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Details of council tax levels set by local authorities.
Arms Export Licensing (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Vince Cable) has today made the following statement.

The UK’s defence industry can make an important contribution to international...

Northern Ireland: On-the-Runs Scheme (Baroness Randerson)
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Theresa Villiers) has made the following Written Statement:

In my written ministerial statement on 25 February, following the judgment in the...

Passenger Focus: Triennial Review (Baroness Kramer)
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We will shortly be commencing a triennial review of Passenger Focus (PF). PF is the independent non-departmental public body (NDPB) set up to represent the interests of rail passengers in England, Scotland and...

Science Advisory Council and Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment: Triennial Reviews (Lord de Mauley, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Children, Schools and Families), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Dan Rogerson) has today made the following statement.

Today I am announcing Triennial Reviews of:

• the Science Advisory Council (SAC...

Syria (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

Our country has a proud history of granting protection to those who need...

Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria (Vincent Cable)
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK’s defence industry can make an important contribution to international security, as well as provide economic benefit to the UK. The legitimate international trade in arms enables Governments to protect...

SAC and ACRE (Triennial Reviews) (Dan Rogerson)
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing triennial reviews of:

the Science Advisory Council (SAC); and

the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE).

Triennial reviews of non-departmental public...

FCO Services (Mark Simmonds)
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

FCO Services operates as a trading fund of the FCO. I have set the following performance targets for 2014-15:

An in-year surplus before interest and tax producing a net margin of between 1% and 5%

Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme (Syria) (James Brokenshire)
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Our country has a proud history of granting protection to those who need it. We are still all too conscious of the appalling scenes of violence and suffering which are occurring every day in Syria.

The ...

On-the-Runs (Theresa Villiers)
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In my written ministerial statement on 25 February 2014, Official Report, column 14WS, following the judgment in the case of John Downey, I indicated that around 200 people were subject to the scheme established...

Research and analysis: UK’s Electricity Market Reform and Contract for Difference system
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

As one of the key areas for the UK-China energy cooperation on policy, the British Embassy Beijing worked with external experts to draft a summary report on UK’s Electricity Market Reform (EMR) and the Contract...

Guidance: Notes for readers in the English grammar, punctuation and spelling test: short answer questions
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2014 test cycle.

This document provides examples to show how particular types of questions in the short answer questions for levels 3-5 and level 6 English grammar, punctuation ...

Research and analysis: Contempt of Court: court reporting
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The Law Commission has published this report explaining and setting out recommendations in the area of court reporting.

The recommendations would:

Ensure that court reporting postponement orders...
Transparency data: Participation in education and training by local authority
seen at 09:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include figures up to the end of December 2013.

Local authorities track young people’s progress as they move between different education and training opportunities and record this information...

News story: Motorists warned when applying for a driving licence or vehicle tax online
seen at 09:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: News article updated to include information on websites that charge an additional fee for vehicle tax

DVLA warns that when applying online for your driving licence or to tax your vehicle, you should...

News story: Business confidence increasing in Scotland
seen at 09:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on the publication of the latest Business Monitor from Bank of Scotland, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael said:

Today’s Bank of Scotland survey provides great optimism for businesses...

Council Tax Levels in Wales - 2014-15
seen at 02:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Shows Council Tax Levels for Wales.
Teenage Conceptions in Wales - 2012
seen at 02:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides statistics on teenage conceptions including data for England and Wales.
Ambulance Services in Wales - February 2014
seen at 02:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Further Education, Work-based Learning and Adult Community Learning in Wales - 2012/13
seen at 02:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents data on learner numbers in post-16 education and training for Wales .
Homelessness in Wales - October to December 2013
seen at 02:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents data on the number of homeless in Wales.
2011 Census - Detailed Characteristics on Approximated Social Grade for Middle Layer Super Output Areas and 2011 Census Merged Wards in England and Wales
seen at 02:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
2011 Census - Local Characteristics on Travel to Work and Car or Van Availability for Output Areas in England and Wales
seen at 02:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
2011 Census - Detailed Characteristics on Travel to Work and Car or Van Availability for Local Authorities in England and Wales
seen at 02:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. The statistics are used to understand similarities and differences...
2011 Census Analysis - Cycling to Work
seen at 02:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This report reviews data from the 2011 Census for cycling to work in England and Wales. It considers the characteristics of people who cycled to work in 2011 and assess change since 2001. It also looks at geographical...
2011 Census Analysis - Distance Travelled to Work
seen at 02:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This report analyses data from the 2011 Census for distance travelled to work in England and Wales. This variable is assessed against other characteristics while comparisons are made with the 2001 Census. It also...
Council Tax Levels set by Local Authorities in England - 2014-15
seen at 02:31, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Details of council tax levels set by local authorities.
Press release: Funding boost for low carbon heating
seen at 02:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Energy and Climate Change Greg Barker today announced the latest round of successful projects through the Heat Networks Delivery Unit that will provide heating to local homes and businesses through...

Press release: Women on Boards 2014: 3 years on
seen at 02:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Lord Davies of Abersoch has today (26 March 2014) published the third annual progress report into Women on Boards. Three years on from the ground-breaking review in 2011, Lord Davies and his steering group...

Press release: Halving avoidable harm and saving up to 6,000 lives
seen at 02:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A new ambition to reduce avoidable harm in the NHS by half over the next three years, cut costs and save up to 6,000 lives has been outlined by Jeremy Hunt. In a speech at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, ...