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01 April 2014

News story: Royal Visit to Florence Court, Co Fermanagh
seen at 21:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Royal couple were met on arrival by Roy Bailie OBE, Regional Chairman of National Trust, Heather Thompson, Northern Ireland Director, National Trust and Jim Chestnutt, National Trust General Manager.

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News story: Royal Couple begin 2 day visit to Northern Ireland
seen at 21:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Royal couple arrived at Enniskillen Airport, and were met on arrival by Viscount Brookebrough, Lord-Lieutenant of Co Fermanagh and The Rt Hon Andrew Robathan MP, Minister of State at the Northern Ireland ...

News story: Royals attend reception celebrating Northern Ireland Tourism Industry
seen at 21:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On arrival the Royal Couple were greeted by Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster, Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, and Dr Howard Hastings, Chairman of...

Guidance: Barbados – Consular Fees
seen at 20:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Fees updated 1st April 2014.

A full list of Consular fees

News story: Royal Navy joins search for missing aircraft
seen at 20:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Trafalgar Class submarine has arrived in the southern Indian Ocean to help with the search for the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 that went missing on 8 March.

With her advanced underwater search capability...

School Workforce in England - November 2013
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This report covers full time equivalent regular teachers, support staff and teaching assistants, vacancy numbers and rates, sickness absence, ethnicity and pupil: teacher ratios.
Outcomes for Children Looked After by Local Authorities in England - as at 31 March 2013 - Additional tables
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication covers a range of outcome indicators for children who have been continuously looked after for at least 12 months in England.
Companies House (Michael Fallon)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have set Companies House the following targets for the year 2014-15.

Public Targets Customer CH Direct services are available 99.7% of the time. WebCHeck services are available 99.7% of the time. WebFiling...
Architects Registration Board (Stephen Williams)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the start of the periodic review of the Architects

Registration Board. Periodic reviews are part of the Government’s commitment to ensuring that all arm’s length bodies...

Nuclear Safety Committee/Nuclear Research Advisory Council (Philip Hammond)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the start of the triennial reviews of the Defence Nuclear Safety Committee (DNSC) and the Nuclear Research Advisory Council (NRAC). Triennial reviews are part of the Government’s commitment...

Defence Support Group (Philip Dunne)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The strategic defence and security review 2010 set out this Government’s commitment to selling the Defence Support Group (DSG), currently a trading fund of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This

decision...

Radioactive Waste (Thermal Analysis Review) (Edward Davey)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In November 2013, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s radioactive waste management directorate (RWMD) informed my Department of a modelling error in their assessments of the on-site cooling time required...

Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board (Michael Fallon)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 10 October 2013, I announced through a written ministerial statement—Official Report, column 31WS—the commencement of the triennial review of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board (...

Common Fisheries Policy (George Eustice)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK Government are today launching a package of public consultations concerning the implementation of reforms to the common fisheries policy (CFP).

As part of the reform of the CFP, a new basic regulation...

UN Commission of Inquiry (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) (Hugo Swire)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 27 March the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) passed a resolution on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). I would like to update the House on this resolution...

UN Human Rights Council (Sri Lanka) (William Hague)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to my written ministerial statement of 18 March 2014, Official Report, column 40WS, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) passed a resolution on Sri Lanka on 27 March. This resolution calls for an international...

Alcohol Licensing (Theresa May)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have consulted on whether to relax licensing hours nationally for England matches with late kick-off times during the FIFA World cup in June and July 2014. Following this, the Government have decided...

European Police College (Relocation) (Damian Green)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have decided to opt in to the member state initiative for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council to relocate the European Police College (CEPOL) from Bramshill (UK) to Budapest...

Annual Assessment of Policing (England and Wales) (Theresa May)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary has today laid before Parliament his annual assessment of policing in England and Wales in accordance with section 54 of the Police Act 1996. Copies are available...

Guidance: Hazardous waste: technical guidance (WM2)
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This document is for anyone involved in producing, managing and regulating hazardous waste. It’s a comprehensive reference manual and you will need competence in hazardous waste and some chemistry knowledge to...

Promotional material: Leaflet and poster on NHS dental services
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include changes to treatment charges from 1 April 2014.

Details of NHS dental services and new charges are outlined in a new leaflet and poster. The leaflet describes how NHS dental ...

Correspondence: Code of practice on local authority publicity
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Letter to chief executives about the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and compliance with the Publicity Code.

Correspondence: Code of practice on local authority publicity
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Letter from Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis to Nottingham City Council about the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and compliance with the Publicity Code.

Guidance: GCA arbitration policy
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for suppliers considering making a request for arbitration. It explains how arbitrations will be carried out, following the Arbitration Act 1996, and the role of the Groceries Code Adjudicator...

Correspondence: Code of practice on local authority publicity
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Letter from Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis to the Royal Borough of Greenwich about the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and compliance with the Publicity Code.

Correspondence: Code of practice on local authority publicity
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Letter from Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis to London Borough of Hackney about the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and compliance with the Publicity Code.

Correspondence: Code of practice on local authority publicity
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Letter from Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis to Tower Hamlets Council about the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and compliance with the Publicity Code.

Correspondence: Code of practice on local authority publicity
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Letter from Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis to Newham Council about the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and compliance with the Publicity Code.

Correspondence: Code of practice on local authority publicity
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Letter from Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis to the London Borough of Waltham Forest about the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and compliance with the Publicity Code.

Form: Breakthrough Fund and Release of Data Fund
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Cabinet Office and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) have announced the next round of funding for the Release of Data Fund and the Breakthrough Fund for 2014 to 2015 to support the wider...

Research and analysis: The role of court fees in affecting users' decisions to bring cases to the civil and family courts
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This report presents findings from a qualitative study exploring why court users decide to seek redress through the civil and family courts and the role that court fees play in their decisions, in the context...

Consultation outcome: Court fees: proposals for reform
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Response paper added

The courts play a vital role in our democracy. They provide access to justice for those who need it, help to maintain social order and support the proper functioning of the...

Guidance: GCA guidance on complaints, disputes and escalation process
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to address questions about identification and reporting of issues, complaints and disputes under the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. It also explains how complaints and disputes can...

Policy paper: DH and HFEA framework agreement
seen at 18:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This document outlines out how the department and HFEA will work together, setting out roles, responsibilities, governance and accountability arrangements.

South West programmes add to Arts Council England’s £5million commitment to WW1 commemorations
seen at 18:31, 1 April in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
South West programmes add to Arts Council England’s &pound;5million commitment to WW1 commemorations
News story: Tax cuts for businesses worth over £11 billion per year in 2014-2015
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The action the government has taken to support business and grow the economy will be worth &pound;11 billion in the financial year 2014 to 2015.

This includes action to cut employment costs, business...

News story: IT difficulties at One Kemble Street
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

If you are trying to contact a member of staff please note, they may not be able to receive emails but they can be contacted by telephone.

The main office and switchboard number is 020 7210 3000.

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News story: New learning opportunities for operational delivery professionals
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The new qualifications have been developed with, and are accredited by, City & Guilds and the Chartered Management Institute. Around 150 volunteers from different departments and in different parts of the...

News story: PHE launches new sexual and reproductive health tool
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) launched a new online data resource, the Sexual and Reproductive Health Profiles, today (1 April 2014). The tool is designed to support local authorities, public health leads and other...

News story: Domestic violence victims helped as injunction fees are scrapped
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The &pound;75 fee for domestic violence injunctions will cease from 22 April, as part of an overhaul of the fees charged in civil and family courts in England and Wales.

The changes will also mean...

News story: New round of government funding to unlock public data
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Release of Data Fund and the Breakthrough Fund will help government to release more data to the public. This has the potential to improve public services and promote economic growth by encouraging the creation...

Press release: Wales Office Minister highlights Government boost to community energy
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Experts from the energy industry, third sector and environment sector met with Wales Office Minister, Baroness Jenny Randerson yesterday (31 March) to discuss how local communities in Wales can take control of...

News story: DIO supports Imber Ultra Marathon
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The race, across Salisbury Plain, was jointly organised by Avon Valley Runners and Westbury Rotary Club and DIO staff supplied key guidance on rights of way and byelaws, enabling route selection and accurate ...

News story: Environment Agency blog: Creating a better place
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency’s work helps to protect and improve the environment. We also manage flood risk and encourage sustainable development.

Our staff are involved in everything from building large-scale...

Press release: Foreign Secretary meets President Kikwete of Tanzania
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary yesterday met President Kikwete of Tanzania and commended the growing partnership between the UK and Tanzania on trade and investment, defence and security and governance and human rights...

Press release: UK warns more must be done to alleviate humanitarian crisis in CAR
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The international community must commit more support to the worsening situation in the Central African Republic, UK International Development Minister Lynne Featherstone has urged as Britain provides seeds, farming...

Press release: Foreign truck firms to pay fair share to use roads
seen at 18:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Wales Office Minister Stephen Crabb MP has welcomed the UK government announcement that from today (1 April) foreign haulage operators will, for the first time, be paying their fair share to use UK roads.

Guidance: Ethiopia: apply for a UK visa
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Read this document if you are in Ethiopia and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Policy paper: Finance Bill 2014: UK oil and gas – offshore bareboat chartering
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

The government has published draft legislation, an explanatory note and a tax information and impact note for the following measure, with immediate effect from 1 April 2014:

UK oil and gas – offshore bareboat...
Notice: NR10 4PN: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: NE65 8TQ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: BB7 9PQ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: RG20 8DD: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: CM13 3JA: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: BS10 7SP: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Guidance: Public holders of the General Register Office indexes
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list added

A listing of where you can view the General Register Office indexes online and in person.

Guidance: Bulletin: March 2014
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

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Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Deleted out of date memos 1/13 to 10/13. Added revised chapters A2, E2, E4, F1 to 7, H3, H6, L2, R1, S2, S3 and V5 with annotations to memos 5 and 6.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers...

Guidance: Draft code of practice for employers: April 2014
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This draft code of practice for employers has been produced following the consultation on illegal working and the production of an Equality Impact Assessment (annexed to the Government’s response to the consultation...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Deleted out of date memos - 28/12, 36/12, 1/13, 5/13, 12/13, 15/13, 16/13, 17/13, 18/13, 19/13, 23/13, 24/13, 25/13, 26/13 and 27/13.

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

Guidance: Whole of Government Accounts 2013 to 2014: guidance for preparers
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This page contains detailed guidance for English local authorities, central government bodies and public corporations in England and Wales who are required to complete Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) returns...

Guidance: DBS Disclosure News: March 2014
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the Welsh version of DBS Disclosure News.

This month’s edition includes:

fraud exposed by DBS in the lead update service results customer insight certificate numbers reducing...
Guidance: Jamaica and Bahamas consular fees
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fees

Fees are non-refundable, subject to change and an official receipt must be given for all fees.

Guidance: Subject knowledge enhancement operations (SKE) manual 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment to eligible start dates in paragraphs 19.

A manual for initial teacher training (ITT) providers and School Direct lead schools to use as a guidance document to request subject knowledge...

Guidance: Jamaica and The Bahamas-Consular Fees
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated consular fees

Fees are non-refundable, subject to change and an official receipt must be given for all fees.

Notice: Environmental permit applications: list of decisions
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish a monthly report that contains all the environmental permit decisions that have been made for the previous month.

You can search the spreadsheet by pressing Ctrl and F together...

Form: Hazardous waste: example Part A of your consignment note
seen at 16:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Use this example form to complete Part 4 of consignment note for rejected loads.

The British Library Advisory Committee for PLR
seen at 16:30, 1 April in Public Lending Right (Our copy).
The British Library has established an Advisory Committee for PLR.
Case 269 – Children not allowed to jump into pool less than 900mm deep
seen at 16:30, 1 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Children attending beginner swimming lessons are not allowed to jump into water less than 900mm deep.

Case 270 – Rugby banned due to bad weather
seen at 16:30, 1 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Health and safety cited as the reason for banning a rugby match due to adverse weather conditions.

Staff exposed to danger by East Yorkshire company
seen at 16:30, 1 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Hull-based company, which operates worldwide, has been prosecuted for neglecting the safety of its staff after an agency worker had an arm crushed when it was dragged into a machine.
Case 271 – Compulsory handrail use and mobile phone ban when using stairs
seen at 16:30, 1 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A visitor to the head office of a large company was cautioned, on health and safety grounds, for not holding the handrail when climbing the stairs and for using a mobile phone when walking down the stairs.

Changes to our fees
seen at 16:30, 1 April in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Today we have changed the prices we charge for our public services, including research and record copying.
News story: Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) becomes part of the Ministry of Justice
seen at 16:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Cafcass looks after the interests of children involved in family court cases and helps over 145,000 children and young people who are involved in divorce or separation and care or adoption cases every year. Cafcass...

News story: ACMD public event: open meeting on 11 April 2014
seen at 16:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs invites members of the public to its open meeting on Friday 11 April 2014. There will be an opportunity for attendees to provide feedback to the ACMD and participate...

News story: Dr Edmund Newman of PHE to assist with Ebola screening
seen at 16:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England is aware that a number of cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever have been reported from south eastern Guinea and Liberia. There are concerns about spread into the bordering countries of Sierra...

News story: Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group
seen at 16:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Rt Hon Baroness Warsi hosted and chaired the inaugural meeting of the Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group (IFIG) in London on 26 March. The group was established following a commitment made at the...

Press release: Top firms back new tranche of Tech Levels
seen at 16:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 200 gold-standard Tech Levels will now be available for young people to study from September this year.

In a speech to the Institute for Public Policy Research this morning, the minister...

News story: Muslims in the armed forces
seen at 16:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

With more Muslims joining the British military, Islamic religious adviser to the Ministry of Defence Imam Asim Hafiz has said that there is no contradiction between being of the Muslim faith and choosing to defend...

News story: Prof Anya Hurlbert reappointed to Board of National Gallery
seen at 16:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Biographical details

Professor of Visual Neuroscience at Newcastle University, and co-founder and Director of the University’s Institute of Neuroscience. Her research focuses on human visual perception, and ...

Alcohol: Licensing (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

The Government has consulted on whether to relax licensing hours...

Architects Registration Board: Periodic Review (Baroness Stowell of Beeston)
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

I am today announcing the start of ...

Companies House: Public Targets (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Business and Energy (Michael Fallon) has today made the following statement.

I have set Companies House the following targets for the year 2014/15:

Public ...
Energy: Thermal Analysis Review (Baroness Verma, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Children, Schools and Families), Shadow Minister)
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In November 2013, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's Radioactive Waste Management Directorate (RWMD) informed my Department of a modelling error in their assessments of the on-site cooling time required ...

European Police College (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

The Government has decided to opt in to the Member State...

Fishing: Common Fisheries Policy (Lord de Mauley, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Children, Schools and Families), Shadow Minister)
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under- Secretary of State (George Eustice) has today made the following statement.

The UK Government is today launching a package of public consultations concerning the implementation...

Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board: Triennial Review (Baroness Verma, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Children, Schools and Families), Shadow Minister)
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 10th October 2013, I announced through a written ministerial statement, the commencement of the triennial review of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board (NLFAB). I am now pleased to announce the...

Policing (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions), Shadow Minister)
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary has today laid before...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated content.

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

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated content.

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: PSBP: north west 4 (capital funded batch)
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Education Funding Agency has appointed Wates Construction Ltd as the contractor for the &pound;37 million contract for the north west 4 capital batch to deliver 6 new school buildings in Stockport, Warrington...

Transparency data: Asylum 6 month decisions
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This data set records the number of adult decisions made within 6 months of the date of the asylum application.

Promotional material: desider 2014
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Issue 71: April.

desider is the monthly corporate magazine for Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). It is aimed at readers across the wider MOD, armed forces and industry, and covers...

Guidance: Customs Handling Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) replacement plans
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Further information on the CHIEF Replacement Programme including a provisional timetable for the new service.

Correspondence: Chancellor writes to FCA about its investigation into pre-briefing of insurance review
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

A letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, to the Chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), John Griffith-Jones on the FCA’s investigation into pre-briefing of its insurance review...

Transparency data: Asylum applications concluded in 12 months
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This data set records the percentage of asylum applications concluded in 1 year.

Form: Tax a heavy goods vehicle (V85)
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of the V85 form.

Guidance on how to fill in form V85, for making an application to tax a heavy goods vehicle.

Corporate report: CMA Prioritisation Principles
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

To make the best use of CMA resources in terms of real outcomes for UK consumers, we need to ensure that we make appropriate decisions about which projects and programmes of work we undertake across all areas...

Correspondence: Response to the Remit and Recommendations for the Financial Policy Committee: March 2014
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

On 19 March, the Chancellor set out a series of recommendations to the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) under sections 9E(1) and 9E(2) of the Bank of England Act 1998 (as amended by the Financial Services Act...

Consultation outcome: CMA Prioritisation Principles
seen at 14:32, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Outcome published.

In order to make the best use of our resources we need to ensure that we make appropriate decisions about which work we undertake. This consultation will give all those who are...

Corporate report: Competition and Markets Authority Annual Plan
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

On 1 April 2014, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) became the UK’s lead competition and consumer authority. This Annual Plan sets out how we propose to begin delivering on the strategy and vision that...

Consultation outcome: CMA Annual Plan 2014-15
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Updated: Outcome published.

This is another significant step forward for the CMA and it sets out in detail our approach to our work.

We have consistently sought to be transparent about our plans...

Policy paper: Fuel duty: fuel additives and extenders and the warehousing of bioethanol used in the production of biodiesel
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

The measure provides for additives or extenders that are used, or set aside for use, in hydrocarbon oil on which a rebate of duty has been allowed to be charged at the same rebated rate as the oil to which they...

Guidance: Business rates reoccupation relief
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

The government announced in the Autumn Statement on 5 December 2013 that it would provide a 50% business rates discount for 18 months for businesses moving into previously empty retail premises between...

Promotional material: Automatic enrolment – Key facts booklet
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised versions of Automatic enrolment – Key facts booklets (Eng and Welsh) to reflect the changes in pension rates effective from April 2014.

A short booklet that explains the main changes...

Guidance: Automatic enrolment and pensions language guide
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised version of the automatic enrolment and pensions language guide to reflect the changes to pension rates effective from April 2014.

We looked at the way we describe automatic enrolment...

Policy paper: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC1201, 1 April 2014
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Children in need census 2013 to 2014: guide
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced guide with an updated version.

This guide (version 2.2) is for local authorities preparing a children in need census 2013 to 2014 return.

Consultation outcome: HMIC’s proposed 2014 to 2015 inspection programme
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation outcome added.

ThIs HMIC consultation on inspection activity over the next 12 months opened on 27 January 2014 and closes on 17 February 2014.

How to respond to this consultation...
Statutory guidance: Monitor's risk assessment framework (RAF)
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monitor has updated appendix C of this document, which relates to its approach assessing the risk of transactions undertaken by NHS foundation trusts.

The framework describes how Monitor oversees...

Guidance: Vocational qualifications for 14- to 19-year-olds
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the first lists of Tech Levels and Applied General qualifications for 16-to-19-year-olds and the third annual list of non-GCSE key stage 4 performance tables.

The third annual list of non...

FOI release: Shale Gas Strategy Group
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Internal review of this case published.

Request for information on the Shale Gas Strategy Group including:

the terms of reference for the Group; the attendees for the Group the minutes...
Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Local authorities currently seeking proposers' document updated: a specification has been launched in Cranbrook, East Devon, and a specification for Oxfordshire has been removed as the time for submitting...

Statistics - national statistics: Trade union statistics 2012
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Statistical bulletin corrected; open data user guide and 3 spreadsheets with source data added.

The latest national statistics on trade union membership for the United Kingdom produced by the Department...

UK wins major £4.5 million contract in construction of the world's most powerful gamma beam facility
seen at 14:31, 1 April in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
UK accelerator scientists have won a major contract with a European consortium tasked with delivering the most advanced and powerful gamma beam facility in the world. It will specialise in both basic and applied...
Case 269 – Children not allowed to jump into pool less than 900mm deep
seen at 14:31, 1 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Children attending beginners swimming lessons are not allowed to jump into water less than 900mm deep.

BFG Fuel Coupon Price Change - April 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

BFG COUPON SELLING PRICES 1. With effect from 0001 hrs 1 March 14, BFG fuel coupon selling prices for March 14 will be as follows:

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Speech: Strengthening links between education and employment
seen at 14:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Thank you very much for that kind introduction. It’s great to be here today at the launch of your new programme on the future of employment and skills across Europe.

This is an area where...

Press release: Repair and Renew grant scheme opens today
seen at 14:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Homeowners will be given a helping hand to make their home more flood resilient in the future thanks to a new government grant scheme opening today.

People whose homes and businesses were flooded between...

News story: ACMD public event: open meeting on 11 April 2014
seen at 14:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs invites members of the public to its open meeting on Friday 11 April 2014. There will be an opportunity for attendees to provide feedback to the ACMD and participate...

Press release: New competition authority to make markets work well for consumers, business and the economy
seen at 14:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added links to published documents

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) starts work today as the UK’s primary competition and consumer agency, with a vital role to play in helping stimulate...

News story: Forces Help to Buy scheme
seen at 14:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The new Forces Help to Buy (FHTB) scheme, offering regular service personnel loans of up to 50% of salary towards the purchase of a home, has launched today, 1 April.

Initially covering a 3-year...

Speech: Michael Gove: an education system which works for every child
seen at 14:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

We’re implementing a long-term plan for schools - rooted in evidence - driven by moral purpose.

We want every child to have a chance to flourish. We inherited an education system which was one of the ...

Press release: Local shops and pubs could get a third extra off tax bill
seen at 14:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the government’s long-term economic plan, the biggest package of business rate support in over 20 years to help high streets goes live today (1 April 2014), Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced...

News story: New international enquiry service for visa applications
seen at 14:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The service is provided by Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) working in partnership with UK Visas and Immigration to offer enquiry services to people applying for a visa.

The new international ...

News story: Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group
seen at 14:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Rt Hon Baroness Warsi hosted and chaired the inaugural meeting of the Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group (IFIG) in London on 26 March. The Group was established following a commitment made at the...

Speech: Edward Timpson speaks about innovation in children’s services
seen at 14:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thanks, Tam (Baillie, Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People), it’s good to be back - at a time of year that, for me, has long had fond associations with the NSPCC.

I ran my first ever ...

News story: Tax cuts for businesses worth over £11 billion per year in 2014-2015
seen at 14:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The action the government has taken to support business and grow the economy will be worth &pound;11 billion in the financial year 2014 to 2015.

This includes action to cut employment costs, business...

Corporate report: ‘Baseline’ annual report on concurrency
seen at 11:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This baseline report seeks to assess the current state of the UK concurrency arrangements and to provide the evidence by which to determine what further action is required to make improvements to the regime.

Consultation outcome: Farm animal welfare codes reform
seen at 11:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Interim response document added.

This consultation focuses on the principle of moving from statutory farm animal welfare codes to guidance that is drafted collaboratively but led by the relevant...

Form: Veterans UK pensions forms
seen at 11:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated contact details to reflect organisational changes

These forms should be used when claiming pensions under Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) 75 and AFPS 05.

Please visit Pensions...

Guidance: The Green Deal code of practice
seen at 11:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Draft version of next code of practice published.

This code of practice is issued by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change under regulation 10 of the Framework Regulations and sets...

Policy paper: NHS Choice framework
seen at 11:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

The framework brings together information about patients’ rights to choice about their health care, where to get more information to help make a choice, and how they can complain if they have not been offered...

FOI release: Sexual harassment allegations
seen at 11:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Allegations of sexual harassment the department has received in 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

This information has been released by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) under the Freedom...

Statistics: Statistical releases: timetable for twelve months ahead
seen at 11:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest stats calendar published.

DECC’s timetable of statistical releases for twelve months ahead is detailed below; all releases are National Statistics unless stated otherwise. The timetable ...

Transparency data: MP correspondence outside service standards
seen at 11:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This document records the percentage of MPs’ letters with outstanding enquiries that are outside service standards.

New Chair of the HTA announced
seen at 11:31, 1 April in Human Tissue Authority (Our copy).
Sharmila Nebhrajani has been appointed as the new Chair of the Human Tissue Authority.
Case 267 – Ban on filling working dog’s water bowl at workplace sink
seen at 11:31, 1 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A deaf employee, who has a hearing dog to accompany her in the workplace, is not allowed to fill and empty the dog’s water bowl in the communal kitchen area due to health and safety concerns and fear of...

Successes of the Month - March 2014
seen at 11:30, 1 April in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Each month, the CPS celebrates the outstanding work of teams and individuals up and down the country by publishing their stories on the CPS website.
Statement to Parliament: Introduction of the HGV road user levy
seen at 11:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

For the benefit of members of the House, I am pleased to announce that from 00:00 this morning, all HGVs at or above 12 tonnes using UK roads have been required to pay a new time-based road user charge, ...

Speech: EU Consumers in the Digital Era
seen at 11:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

It is very timely for me to speak at this consumer summit since today the new UK competition and consumer authority of which I am Chair, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), takes its powers.

News story: Children and Family Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) becomes part of the Ministry of Justice
seen at 11:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Cafcass looks after the interests of children involved in family court cases and helps over 145,000 children and young people who are involved in divorce or separation and care or adoption cases every year. Cafcass...

Press release: 2,000 violent offences committed within 12 months of release
seen at 11:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Offenders, who were released from short sentences in 2011, received little if any support under the current structure of probation services and a staggering 2,235 went on to commit a burglary, 9,172 went on to...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly fuels figures published.

Table last updated on 1 April 2014.

Weekly fuel prices

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 249KB

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Guidance: Rates of vehicle tax (V149)
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new V149 for 1 April 2014

The tables include standard rates for vehicles that have already been registered and 1st-year rates for new vehicles. They also include tax rates for all types of...

Statistics: Foreign national offenders statistics
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

This page gives details of the numbers of criteria FNOs who have completed their custodial sentence and are now the sole responsibility of the Immigration Law Enforcement Directorate...

Statistics: Family returns process performance statistics
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

Following a review of the detention of children, a new family returns process was rolled out nationally from 1 March 2011.

The documents on this page contain information...

Transparency data: Life in the UK test data
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

These documents contain data on the Life in the UK tests, including the number of tests taken and pass rate and also give information by region, settlement or citizenship.

Guidance: ILF user information sheet 1: Employer support
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated section detailing how the ILF supports users who must meet redundancy related costs.

This information sheet provides guidance for Independent Living Fund users who directly employ their...

Statistics: Asylum decision speed measures
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

This page gives details of the asylum performance framework and is released as part of the government’s commitment to publish information on asylum performance.

The data...

Statistics: Asylum work in progress costs
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

These documents contain details of the quality measures on the cost and number of cases in progress used as part of the asylum system performance framework.

The performance...

Guidance: Counting rules for recorded crime
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: All documents updated.

The Home Office Counting Rules provide a national standard for the recording and counting of ‘notifiable’ offences recorded by police forces in England and Wales (known as...

Research and analysis: Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2012: national report for England
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised to include results of individual problem solving.

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a survey of the educational achievement of 15-year-olds organised by the Organisation...

Transparency data: Older live case unit transparency data
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

This page contains details of asylum applications received before 5 March 2007 which UK Visas and Immigration was unable to continue processing as it had lost contact with the...

Transparency data: Percentage of migration applications decided within published standards
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

This page gives the number of decisions made within service standards in each quarter and compares these volumes with the overall number of decisions made on new cases and all...

Statistics: Percentage of MPs' letters responded to within service standards
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

This page gives the number of letters received from members of parliament and the number and proportion that were completed within the service standards set by the Cabinet Office...

Transparency data: Cost per decision for all permanent and temporary migration applications
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

This page gives the total costs attributed to processing all permanent and temporary migration decisions, the number of applications decided and the cost of each decision for ...

Statistics - national statistics: GDP deflators at market prices, and money GDP: March 2014 (Quarterly National Accounts)
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

A series for the GDP deflator in index form is produced by the Treasury from data provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The GDP deflator set is updated...

Transparency data: Percentage of complaints responded to within service standards
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

These documents contain details of number of complaints received about UK Visas and Immigration and the number and the proportion that were dealt with within service standards...

Firm in court after worker suffered radiation burns
seen at 10:30, 1 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Hartlepool company has been fined after one of its workers suffered radiation burns while carrying out tests on safety equipment.
Construction industry workers invited to Staffordshire safety event
seen at 10:30, 1 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is inviting representatives of the construction industry to a free seminar designed to make sure workers don’t became an injury statistic.
Statement to Parliament: Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games airspace restrictions
seen at 10:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The 20th Commonwealth Games are due to take place in Glasgow this summer. While overall responsibility for the security of the games rests with Police Scotland, aviation is a matter reserved to the UK Parliament...

Arrests
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
In response to a question on whether anyone had been arrested at No.10 over the weekend the PMS responded that to his knowledge no-one had been arrested. original source.
Child Support Agency Quarterly Summary of Statistics - March 2014
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics from the Child Support Agency on the 1993 and 2003 schemes.
Labour Productivity - Q4 2013
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Output per hour, output per job and output per worker for the whole economy and a range of industries. Includes estimates of unit labour costs.
Opinions and Lifestyle Survey - Adult Health in Great Britain, 2012
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The Opinions and Lifestyle Survey is an inter-departmental multi-purpose continuous survey carried out by the Office for National Statistics. Information is collected on a range of topics from people living in private...
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 21/03/2014
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
Pesticide Usage Report in Amenity Areas in the UK - 2012
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on the use of pesticides in the United Kingdom
Weekly Fuel Prices - 31 March 2014
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Child Support Agency Quarterly Summary of Statistics - March 2014
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics from the Child Support Agency.
Transparency data: Cost of each passenger processed at the border
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Q2 and Q3 data added.

The cost of each passenger over 2010 to 2011 was &pound;3.25; this decreased by 11% in 2011 to 2012 when the cost fell to &pound;2.90. In 2012 to 2013, the cost for...

Transparency data: Border Force CITES seizures and volumes
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).
Counting Rules

The data has been compiled using the Home Office seizure counting rules, additionally data processing and quality assurance have been completed.

Single or multiple seizures

A single seizure...

Transparency data: Tax revenue protected by the detection of undeclared goods
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Q2 and Q3 data added.

This page gives the annual amount of tax revenue that is protected by detecting goods on which excise has not been declared, the quantity of goods liable to excise duty that...

Transparency data: Drug seizures by Border Force in the UK
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Q2 and Q3 data added.

This data includes the number of seizures made, by drug type, for all drugs controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the volume of seizures made on the main drug ...

Transparency data: Clearance of passengers at the border within published standards
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Q2 and Q3 data added.

This page gives the total number of passengers sampled and, of those, the number and the percentage cleared within service standards.

The service standards are to ...

Guidance: Prosperity Fund in South Africa: Call for bids
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: made a change to Vannessa's email address

The purpose of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Prosperity Fund is to help to create the conditions for global growth. In South Africa we aim ...

Form: Refund of vehicle tax or return of a nil value tax disc
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated V14 form.

Form and guidance on how to fill in form V14, application for a refund of vehicle tax.

Form: V355/4 - Guide to filling in the 'Application for a first tax disc and registration of a new motor vehicle' (V55/4)
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form V355/4.

You need to use form V55/4 to register a new vehicle (eg imported vehicles that have never been permanently registered before).

Many types of vehicle can be registered...

Form: V355/5 - Guide to filling in the 'Application for a first tax disc and registration for a used motor vehicle' (V55/5)
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated V355/5 form.

A V55/5 form is for registering a used vehicle, such as imported vehicles that have been registered before and rebuilds.

Many types of vehicle can be registered using...

Form: Application to exchange a vehicle tax disc
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update V70 form

Form and guidance on how to fill in form V70, for making an application to exchange a vehicle tax disc.

Guidance: VTL301G - Guidance notes
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated VTL301G form.

Guidance notes on how to fill in the application form for a first trade licence and/or additional licences.

Form: VTL301 - Application for a first trade licence
seen at 09:31, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated VTL301 form.

Application for motor traders and vehicle testers for a first trade licence and/or additional licences.

Lancashire recycling firm fined over worker’s injuries
seen at 09:30, 1 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A young worker almost lost his arm when it became trapped in machinery at a recycling plant in Lancashire, a court has heard.
Labour Productivity, Q4 2013
seen at 09:30, 1 April in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Labour productivity statistics in terms of output per worker, output per job and output per hour worked for the whole economy and a range of industries. Unit labour costs for the whole economy and unit wage costs...
Adult Health in Great Britain, 2012
seen at 09:30, 1 April in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This release looks at the prevalence of long-standing illnesses or disabilities (including limiting long-standing illnesses or disabilities).
200 Signal Squadron Charity Morning
seen at 09:30, 1 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

200 SIGNALS SQUADRON - CHARITY MORNING

 

200 Signal Squadron are holding a Charity Morning on the 9th April 14 in order to raise as much money as possible for 2 very worthy...

Press release: Overnight improvements on the A14, Suffolk
seen at 09:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Overnight work to repaint white lines and replace road studs between junction 58, Levington Seven Hills, and junction 62 Felixstowe Dock Gate 1 is due to start at 8pm on Monday 7 April and complete by 6am on ...

Press release: Press briefing: afternoon 31 March 2014
seen at 09:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Local election results

When asked whether the Prime Minister had had a chance to congratulate Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on local election results the PMS responded that the Turkish election...

Press release: Safety improvement work on the M6 in Staffordshire
seen at 09:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The five month long scheme being carried out on both the north and southbound carriageways of the M6 between junctions 15 and 16 near Stoke, will see improvement work carried out largely to safety barriers on...

Press release: £3.8 million scheme to replace central reservation barriers between junctions 21 and 22 on the M5
seen at 09:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The work, which begins on April 4, will involve the replacement of four miles of worn out steel barriers with a concrete system.

Narrow lanes and a temporary 50mph speed limit will be in operation in ...

News story: Ministerial pensions: further increase in contributions
seen at 09:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Ministers and Whips will be paying up to 16% in contributions from today, while cabinet ministers could be paying nearly 18%, Minister Francis Maude announced today, making their contributions one of the highest...

News story: Milestone reached for Scotland Act
seen at 09:30, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Today marks a major milestone in the continuing road of Scottish devolution the Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael has said.

Major financial changes introduced as part the Scotland Act 2012 will...

Child Support Agency Quarterly Summary of Statistics - March 2014
seen at 02:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics from the Child Support Agency on the 1993 and 2003 schemes.
Labour Productivity - Q4 2013
seen at 02:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Output per hour, output per job and output per worker for the whole economy and a range of industries. Includes estimates of unit labour costs.
Opinions and Lifestyle Survey - Adult Health in Great Britain, 2012
seen at 02:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The Opinions and Lifestyle Survey is an inter-departmental multi-purpose continuous survey carried out by the Office for National Statistics. Information is collected on a range of topics from people living in private...
Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 21/03/2014
seen at 02:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
Pesticide Usage Report in Amenity Areas in the UK - 2012
seen at 02:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on the use of pesticides in the United Kingdom
Weekly Fuel Prices - 31 March 2014
seen at 02:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Child Support Agency Quarterly Summary of Statistics - March 2014
seen at 02:31, 1 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics from the Child Support Agency.
Form: IVA application form: buses or coaches (IVA 1P)
seen at 02:30, 1 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is used to apply for IVA for vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats - ie buses and coaches.

All these kinds of vehicles need to be approved to make sure they meet certain safety and environmental...