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25 April 2014

Speech: "All nations were united by a common purpose when the Millennium Declaration was issued 14 years ago"
seen at 22:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much Madam Chair and I’d like to thank all the panelists for their very stimulating contributions this morning.

All nations were united by a common purpose when the Millennium Declaration...

Promotional material: Investing in the UK
seen at 21:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Brochure with information on investing in the UK. Available only in Portuguese.

Speech: We have a opportunity to reflect these principles within the new international development framework
seen at 21:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much Madam Chair and I’d like to thank all the panelists for their very stimulating contributions this morning.

All nations were united by a common purpose when the Millennium Declaration...

Speech: The crime of sexual violence is as destructive as any bomb
seen at 20:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Madam President, and thank you for holding this important debate today.

I also thank the Secretary-General for his report, and in particular Special Representative Bangura, her staff, the Team...

Speech: Britain, China & The Wider West
seen at 20:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a great pleasure to address you today. But some of you may be wondering why you are hearing from me at all.

I freely admit that I am not a China specialist. As a career foreign service officer, ...

Research and analysis: Construction sector: skills assessment
seen at 18:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This is a sector skills assessment for the construction sector. It aims to provide labour market intelligence for the sector in order to inform the development of skills policy across the UK. Four Sector Skills...

Transparency data: CoRWM Plenary Agenda
seen at 18:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

CoRWM have published their agenda for their next plenary to be held on 2nd May in Workington.

Venue: St. Michael’s Church, Falcon Place, Workington, CA14 2EZ Timing: 9:00-12:00

Please let the...

Guidance: Surrogacy overseas
seen at 18:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Contents of this document include:

overview surrogacy clinics and hospitals British nationality and passport facilities when the surrogate mother is single when...
Guidance: Firefighters’ pension scheme reforms
seen at 18:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added letter of 25 April 2014

These documents provide details of the firefighters’ pension scheme from 2015. Further details on the core parameters for reforms to the firefighters’ pension scheme...

Power distribution consultancy fined after employee fall
seen at 18:31, 25 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A West Yorkshire power distribution services provider has been fined for safety failings after a worker suffered multiple fractures in a cherry picker fall in Hertfordshire.

Firm fined for putting workers at risk
seen at 18:31, 25 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Tyne and Wear firm has been fined for putting workers at risk of serious injury after numerous potentially dangerous machines were found to be poorly guarded.
Monmouthshire firm ignored safety warning at excavation site
seen at 18:31, 25 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A development company carried out potentially dangerous work and then ignored a Prohibition Notice requiring them to stop until improvements had been made, a court has heard.
News story: Consultation launched on how science funding should be invested
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The consultation is seeking views from the science community so that it has the opportunity to say how this money should be invested; from refurbishing a university laboratory, to investing in a new major...

Press release: Experts to look at future of digital high streets
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

An influential new advisory board met together for the first time on 24 April 2014 to look at how digital technology can help create the sustainable and thriving high streets of the future.

At its opening...

Press release: PM’s phone call with other world leaders on Ukraine
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the phone call, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke today to President Obama, Chancellor Merkel, President Hollande and Prime Minister Renzi about the ongoing crisis...

Press release: Free resource efficiency conference
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Business Resource Efficiency Conference is being held jointly with Anglian Water, Renewables East and Greater Cambridge & Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership.

Aimed at helping businesses...

Government response: Hillsborough Wikipedia edits
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The amendments made to Wikipedia are sickening. The behaviour is in complete contravention of the Civil Service Code. It is entirely unacceptable.

When the issue was brought to our attention by the Liverpool...

Press release: Next phase of improvements on the M40/A34 junction
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The upgrade is been carried out as part of the Government’s £317 million pinch point programme on motorways and major trunk roads to be delivered by 2015. Work on the second stage of the transformation...

Press release: Carriageway repairs to start on A2 Jubilee Way in Dover, Kent
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Several manhole covers need repairing to ensure journeys remain safe and reliable. The work will be carried out using overnight carriageway closures with signed diversions in place and is due to be completed ...

Press release: Two congestion cutting schemes completed in Yorkshire
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The work on the M1 at junction 33 and junction 40 will improve vehicle capacity at the junctions, aid traffic flow and improve safety for road users.

The £2 million improvement at junction ...

Press release: Get involved: A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon web chat 1pm to 2pm, Tuesday 29 April
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The existing A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon carries almost 85,000 vehicles a day; significantly more than it was designed for, resulting in congestion and delays.

On 7 April, the Highways Agency...

Press release: Smoother journeys on the M4 eastbound, Berkshire/Swindon
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The resurfacing work will be carried out in phases on the M4 eastbound between junctions 15 and 14, near Swindon, and then between junctions 10 and 12, Berkshire.

Guy Watts, Highways Agency Project Sponsor...

Guidance: UKCES Employer Investment Fund
seen at 16:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

The Employer Investment Fund (EIF) was launched in March 2011 by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and has supported 87 projects. Public investment in this portfolio of projects totalled &...

Transparency data: Financial management and governance review: The Education Fellowship Trust
seen at 16:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out the findings of the Education Funding Agency’s review of financial management and governance at The Education Fellowship Trust.

Form: Accreditation and funding for D-Day 70 commemorations in France
seen at 16:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated travel advice and media accreditation information.

Accreditation for D-Day 70 Commemorations in France

If you are a veteran, family member, or accompanying someone who took part in the...

FOI release: FOI releases for March 2014
seen at 16:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Justice FOI releases for March 2014

Notice: LN12 2RL: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 25 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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Transparency data: Cabinet Office senior officials travel expenses: April to June 2013
seen at 16:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This report shows international travel and accommodation used by Cabinet Office senior officials at SCS2 (or equivalent) and above. The report includes bookings made through departments’ central booking systems...

Transparency data: Cabinet Office senior officials travel expenses: October to December 2013
seen at 16:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This report shows international travel and accommodation used by Cabinet Office senior officials at SCS2 (or equivalent) and above. The report includes bookings made through departments’ central booking systems...

Notice: OX7 5QE: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 25 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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Statistics: West Thames: groundwater situation
seen at 16:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The latest briefing note for the West Thames area has been updated today - 25/04/2014

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for:

West Berkshire Wiltshire Surrey...
Consultation on science budget
seen at 16:32, 25 April in HEFCE news (Our copy).
HEFCE welcomes the renewed commitment by Government to the importance of funding for excellence in science, as announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
World Taekwondo Grand Prix to return to Manchester
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
Manchester to host WTF World Taekwondo Grand Prix for the second time.
Spotlight On: Olympic Gymnast Daniel Purvis
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
An interview with Olympic gymnast Daniel Purvis ahead of the British Gymnastics Championships
Performance Pathway Programme heads to Leicester Tigers
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
Programme to help sports develop their performance pathways enters fifth module
PruHealth World Triathlon London promises to be great spectacle
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
London is hosting a leg of the PruHealth World Triathlon for the fifth time this May
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
News from British Weightlifting, GB Taekwondo and the British Equestrian Federation in sport-in-brief
ParaCoach2RIO initiatives to support world class coaching on Road to Rio
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
New suite of coaching development opportunities launched to help Paralympic coaches
Fighting Chance athletes flying high
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
Catch up with the graduates of our Fighting Chance talent ID scheme
Gold Event Series Guest Blog: GB Diver Sarah Barrow
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
GB diver Sarah Barrow blogs about the upcoming Gold Event Series competition in London and her season so far
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
News from Badminton England, the British Gymnastics Championships and British Cycling BMX squad announcements
Competition: Win tickets for the BMX Supercross World Cup in Manchester
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
Win tickets to the BMX Supercross World Cup
Spotlight On: Paula Dunn, Paralympic Head Coach, British Athletics
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
We speak to Paula Dunn, head coach of the Paralympic team at British Athletics
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
Updates from British Sailing, GB Taekwondo and British Weightlifting in sport-in-brief
Liz Nicholl Statement: Sir Dave Brailsford
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
UK Sport comment following Sir Dave Brailsford's decision to step down as British Cycling Performance Director.
UK Sport involved with hosting multi-sport governance workshop
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
Workshop looking at understanding and managing risk takes place as part of partnership between Sport England, the SRA and UK Sport
London Marathon experience 'reminiscent of London 2012' for Grainger
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
International Inspiration board member and Olympic Champion Katherine Grainger on completing the London Marathon
Competition: Win tickets to Diving World Series at London Aquatics Centre
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
Win one of two pairs of tickets to see world-class diving in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
Updates from British Cycling, Team Scotland and Archery GB in this week's sport-in-brief
'I think people could tell how much fun we were having' - Jenny Jones reflects on Sochi
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
We caught up with Olympic bronze medallist Jenny Jones two months after she won snowboarding bronze in Sochi.
Spotlight on: British Cycling BMX Squad
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
We caught up with British Cycling's BMX squad at the BMX Supercross World Cup in Manchester, part of UK Sport's Gold Event Series
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 16:32, 25 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
Updates from British Cycling, British Swimming and Pentathlon GB in sport-in-brief
Suffolk company in court after worker suffers crush injuries
seen at 16:32, 25 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Suffolk firm which makes rubber granules has been fined for safety breaches after an agency worker was severely injured when the forklift truck he was driving overturned.
Roofing firm caught on camera risking lives
seen at 16:32, 25 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A roofing firm and its managing director have been fined after they allowed workers onto a house roof in Tyldesley to use a jet washer without safety measures in place.
News story: Restoring Mali's military pride
seen at 16:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

It has been a busy morning at the Koulikoro Training Camp (KTC). Now full of lunch, a melange of military personnel from a number of European countries finish their cans of Orangina and pack their vehicles for...

News story: Consultation launched on how science should benefit from funding
seen at 16:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The consultation is seeking views from the science community so that it has the opportunity to say how this money should be invested; from refurbishing a university laboratory, to investing in a new major...

Press release: Experts to look at future of digital high streets
seen at 16:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

An influential new advisory board met together for the first time today (25 April 2014) to look at how digital technology can help create the sustainable and thriving high streets of the future.

At its...

News story: CoRWM Plenary Dates and Locations
seen at 16:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: addition of link to agenda for May Plenary and registration contact details.

Our schedule of plenary and public meetings is as follows:

Meeting Type Date Time Location ...
News story: Chancellor visits leading UK exporter
seen at 16:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor today visited Ransomes Jacobsen, a world leading producer of commercial lawnmowers, to discuss the government’s recent Budget package to help exporters.

The company is based in Ipswich ...

News story: Migration Advisory Commitee (MAC) report update on low-skilled migration
seen at 16:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In May 2013, the Minister for Immigration asked the MAC to advise on the issue, effects and the resulting economic and social impacts of low-skilled work migration.

The minister specifically asked the...

News story: DBS duty to refer events
seen at 16:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added a booking form for the Maidstone event.

We are putting on free events that let you know about making safeguarding referrals to the DBS. The events are targeted to those who have a responsibility...

Guidance: UKCES Employer Investment Fund
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

The Employer Investment Fund (EIF) was launched in March 2011 by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and has supported 87 projects. Public investment in this portfolio of projects totalled &...

Research and analysis: Construction sector: skills assessment
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This is a sector skills assessment for the construction sector. It aims to provide labour market intelligence for the sector in order to inform the development of skills policy across the UK.

This includes...

Policy paper: DFID policy approach to Rule of Law
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

The rule of law is the underlying framework that underpins open and fair societies and economies, where citizens, businesses and civil society can prosper. The rule of law advances 5 main ends:

public ...
Open consultation: Science and research: proposals for long-term capital investment
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Our ambition is to make the UK the best place in the world to do science and research. This is why the government is making a long-term commitment to invest in science and research infrastructure. We are increasing...

Research and analysis: Electricity meter determination report from 2003 to 2012
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Electricity meter determination report has been updated to include figures from 2012.

Around 200 electricity meters are submitted for determination each year and the National Measurement...

Research and analysis: Gas meter dispute reports from 2006 to 2013
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Gas meter dispute report for the period 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013 has now been published.

Around 3,000 domestic, commercial and light industrial gas meters are submitted for dispute...

Transparency data: Home Office senior officials travel report
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Q1 and Q3 data added.

This report shows international travel undertaken by Home Office senior officials at SCS2 (or equivalent) and above between April and December 2013. The report includes bookings...

Research and analysis: Korea: economy: monthly trends report April 2014
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).
Disclaimer

The purpose of the FCO Country Update(s) for Business (”the Report”) prepared by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is to provide information and related comment to help recipients form their own judgments...

Research and analysis: Egypt: economy update April 2014
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

The IMF expects growth in Egypt in 2014 to be broadly the same as 2013. Middle East fund managers are bullish on Egyptian equities as the country makes progress in its political transition and announces dates...

Research and analysis: All aboard the through train: Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect April 2014
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

“Through train” connection between Hong Kong Shanghai Exchanges announced by Li Keqiang at “Asia’s Davos”. Pilot scheme, due to begin in 6 months’ time, will allow Mainland investors to buy shares/stocks in eligible...

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday message: 25 April 2014
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

In partnership with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation and the International Association of National Public Health Institutes, PHE is next week hosting a two-day workshop in Freetown, which will...

Guidance: Manorbier range firing/flying notice
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed May/June 2014 firing times as May is already published with April and firing times will be published as single months from now on.

The firing times presented in PDF format are web browseable...

Correspondence: Prime Minister's letter on beneficial ownership
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

The document contains the contents of a letter which the Prime Minister has sent to all British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies on beneficial ownership.

This follows the announcement earlier...

Correspondence: Formal response to Nottingham City Council about reports in the media about alleged DCLG property
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Baroness Stowell writes to Nottingham City Council in response to their wrongfully served notice to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. The legal letter provides further detail of the...

FOI release: Total number of operational windfarms in England
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

FOI requesting:

Information relating to the total number of operational windfarms in England, according to Government figures, as of January 2014. Information relating to the total number of windfarm...
Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly cereal prices.

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

Correspondence: Financial notice to improve: The Education Fellowship Trust
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annexes serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at the Edeucation Fellowship Trust. ..

Correspondence: Financial notice to improve: Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Ltd
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annexes serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Ltd.

Transparency data: Financial management and governance review: Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Ltd
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out the findings of the Education Funding Agency’s review of financial management and governance at Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Ltd.

Transparency data: Financial mangement and governance review: The Education Fellowship Trust
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out the findings of the Education Funding Agency’s review of financial management and governance at The Education Fellowship Trust.

Research and analysis: UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013 supplementary documents
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Here are all supplementary documents relating to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2013.

Live streaming from the launch event Find out more about the...

Consultation outcome: Reviewing the nationally significant infrastructure planning regime: a discussion document
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Government response to the consultation on the review of the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Planning Regime, published 25 April 2014.

The government is keen to get further feedback...

Guidance: Ukraine – Consular Fees
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 25 April 2014

A full list of Consular fees

Transparency data: CoRWM Plenary Agenda
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

CoRWM have published their agenda for their next plenary to be held on 2nd May in Workington.

Venue: St. Michael’s Church, Falcon Place, Workington, CA14 2EZ Timing: 9:00-12:00

Please let the...

Notice: ME14 5FT: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Web link added

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for Radioactive Substances Activity.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which...
Notice: SY4 5SL: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 25 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:

...
Press release: Help to breathe new life into housing developments
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to Savills website on London regeneration research proposal.

From today (23 April 2014) local leaders can bid for a share of &pound;50 million to invest in infrastructure ...

News story: HMS Tireless stands down in search for missing aircraft
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Working alongside the survey ship HMS Echo, Tireless played an important role in the hunt for the black box signal by using her specialist sonar capabilities.

But, with the Australian command assessing...

News story: Energy for growth: long term energy deal project announced
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The government plans to use its buying power to save taxpayers’ money, support jobs and boost the UK energy industry.

We will soon invite electricity generators to bid for a new contract in the second...

News story: CAP boost for moorland
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Moorland farmers who help protect some of England’s most treasured landscapes will receive about &pound;26 more a hectare under Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) payments from next year.

Farmers across...

Press release: FCO Minister comments on Guinea-Bissau election results
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On 23 April Guinea-Bissau announced the official results of the Presidential and legislative elections held on 13 April. The outcome of the Presidential election will now be decided by a second round of voting...

Press release: Adherence packaging merger – issues statement
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) referred the case to the Competition Commission (CC) on 14 March 2014 for it to decide whether the proposed acquisition may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of...

News story: Human trafficking: Karen Bradley sees how modern slavery survivors are supported
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Modern Slavery and Organised Crime Minister, Karen Bradley, visited the safe houses which are run by Ashiana and City Hearts - organisations which provide support to adult victims of human trafficking. There...

News story: Restoring Mali's military pride
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

It has been a busy morning at the Koulikoro Training Camp (KTC). Now full of lunch, a melange of military personnel from a number of European countries finish their cans of Orangina and pack their vehicles for...

Press release: New aerospace HQ fires up technology drive
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A new aerospace headquarters that will help allocate &pound;2 billion of funding to research and technology projects across the country has opened today (25 April 2014).

Business Minister Michael ...

Speech: Chancellor of the Exchequer’s speech on science in Cambridge
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s a great pleasure to be here at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology today.

To be here in this tremendous building.

This lab has a fantastic pedigree – the discovery of DNA by Watson and Crick...

News story: Chancellor puts UK at forefront of ocean research with new polar science ship
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The government will fund a new &pound;200 million polar research ship to put UK scientists at the forefront of climate and ocean research in both Antarctica and the Arctic, the Chancellor of the Exchequer...

Speech: An end to poverty: Justine Greening's speech to the China International Development Research Network
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for the introduction. I’m absolutely delighted to be hosted by CIDRN and to have the opportunity to address you today about the future of international development.

The UK and China have both...

Guidance: Access to Work guide for employers
seen at 11:34, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to provide employers with the latest information about Access to Work

Access to Work is a specialist disability service from Jobcentre Plus that gives practical advice and support...

Corporate report: DVLA 3 year strategic plan
seen at 11:34, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HTML version of the strategic plan added.

The strategic plan focuses on 4 key areas:

simpler licensing: simplify the policy and technology landscape to improve customer service, give a better...
Independent report: Joint Evaluation of Budget Support to Tanzania: lessons learned and recommendations for the future volume I and II
seen at 11:34, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This study has evaluated the General and Sector Budget Support operations undertaken in Tanzania from 2005/06 to 2011/12. These operations amount to a resource transfer of almost US$ 5,000 million - an annual...

Statistics: Prison population figures: 2014
seen at 11:34, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Population bulletin - Weekly 25 April 2014 published

Latest prison population figures for 2014.

Earlier editions

Statistics: Sussex: groundwater situation
seen at 11:34, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New briefing added for 25 April 2014.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Sussex.

Flooding from groundwater can happen when the level of water within the...

Guidance: D-Day 70 events
seen at 11:34, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added UK event information for 5 and 6 June 2014.

A number of events are currently being planned across the UK and in France to mark D-Day 70, and this page will be updated regularly as they are...

Statistics: Weekly water levels: Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 11:34, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added for 24 April 2014.

These graphs compare current data with the average, using the latest information gathered from Environment Agency telemetry equipment based at remote stations.

New polar research ship for UK
seen at 11:34, 25 April in NERC news (Our copy).
Chancellor announces over &pound;200million for NERC's new polar research platform.
Festival season: Theatre, dance, music, literature and so much more this summer!
seen at 11:33, 25 April in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Festival season: Theatre, dance, music, literature and so much more this summer!
Creating, preserving and maintaining human rights in difficult circumstances
seen at 11:30, 25 April in Wilton Park (Our copy).

We discuss what the most important issues are and how you introduce them into a country’s processes. We also ask how you relate to people and empower them and if the UN is welcome in countries where it is trying...

Press release: New contract demanding more from jobseekers in place across Britain
seen at 11:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Claimant Commitment has now been successfully rolled out across the country, the latest figures show. It means all new jobseekers and those completing the Work Programme must agree and sign the commitment...

Press release: Public Health England reminds travellers about the risks of malaria
seen at 11:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

New figures from Public Health England (PHE) have been published today (25 April 2014) for World Malaria Day, which show an overall increase of 9% in imported malaria infections reported in the UK in 2013 (1,...

News story: Galileo: following the trail of the dragon-ships
seen at 11:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Results are being processed from the first Galileo maritime trials outside mainland Europe. The long-range, high-latitude testing spanned the North Sea, following the same historical sailing route that Viking...

News story: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates
seen at 11:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Philip Parham will succeed Mr Dominic Jermey CVO OBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Parham will take up his appointment during July 2014.

Mr Parham joined ...

Statistics - national statistics: Number of individuals subscribing to an Individual Savings Account (ISA) by age and gender
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

The estimates are based on a sample of individuals. Information on ISA subscriptions and valuations is reported by providers to HM Revenue & Customs on an annual basis, primarily for compliance purposes. ...

Statistics - national statistics: Number of individuals subscribing to an Individual Savings Account (ISA) by income
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication updated to April 25th 2014

The estimates are based on a sample of individuals. Information on ISA subscriptions and valuations is reported by providers to HM Revenue & Customs on...

Statistics - national statistics: Number of individuals subscribing to an Individual Savings Account (ISA) by country and region
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication updated to April 25th 2014.

The estimates are based on a sample of individuals. Information on ISA subscriptions and valuations is reported by providers to HM Revenue & Customs ...

Statistics - national statistics: Market value of Individual Savings Account (ISA) funds by income
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication updated to April 25th 2014.

The estimates are based on a sample of individuals. Information on ISA subscriptions and valuations is reported by providers to HM Revenue & Customs ...

Statistics - national statistics: Market value of Individual Savings Accounts (ISA) funds by age and gender
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication updated to April 25th 2014.

The estimates are based on a sample of individuals. Information on ISA subscriptions and valuations is reported by providers to HMRC on an annual basis, ...

Statistics - national statistics: Market value of Individual Savings Account (ISA) funds by country and region
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication updated to April 25th 2014.

Statistics are also shown as a percentage of the UK adult population, as at the end of 2011 to 2012.

The estimates are based on a sample of individuals...

Form: Insolvency: Form ML5 - Ordinary application
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is used in matters relating to the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006.

Form: Insolvency: Form ML4 - Originating application
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is used in matters relating to the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006.

Form: Insolvency: Form ML3 - Statement of subsequent information
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is used in matters relating to the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006.

Form: Insolvency: Form ML2 - recognition order
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is used in matters relating to the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006. ..

Form: Insolvency: Form ML1 - recognition application
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is used in matters relating to the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006

Policy paper: Determination by the Secretary of State of the appeal of Mansfield College
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Determination by the Secretary of State of the appeal of Mansfield College under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010.

Policy paper: Determination by the Secretary of State of the appeal of Alumasc
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Determination by the Secretary of State of the appeal of Alumasc under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010.

Form: Insolvency: proposal to creditors for a fast-track voluntary arrangement in satisfaction of debts
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This form and guidance that should be used when proposal to creditors for a fast-track voluntary arrangement in satisfaction of debts.

Form: Insolvency: Form BPDC - books and papers, matters to be considered before destruction
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Form BPDC is used when considering destruction of books and papers.

Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 16 to 22 April 2014
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: weekly bananas updated

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

Form: Redundancy payments: Form HR1 - advance notification of redundancies
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

There is a statutory requirement for the government to help employees facing redundancy. In order to do this, advance notification of potential redundancies is required from employers. Failure to comply with ...

Form: Redundancy payments: Form RP16 Redundancy Payments - Actuarial Certificate
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

An actuarial certificate is required for all claims for payment to the National Insurance Fund in respect of an unpaid employer’s pension contributions to final salary pension schemes.

Guidance: ILR data: check that it meets standards and quality requirements
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: File updates to the providers' data self-assessment toolkit (DSAT) 32 bit and providers' data self-assessment toolkit (DSAT) 64 bit versions.

Colleges, training organisations, local authorities...

Guidance: Redundancy Payments Factsheet (issued with RP1)
seen at 10:32, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

Insolvency Service Redundancy Payments Service factsheet for employees made redundant by an insolvency practitioner.

AEC 41 Summer Brochure 2014 Now out!
seen at 10:30, 25 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The AEC 41 Summer Brochure is now available online!  

To view, please visit the Paderborn Publications area of BFGNET.

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Consumer Prices Index and Retail Prices Index: Updating Weights - 2014
seen at 09:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) and the Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure the changes from month to month in the cost of a representative 'basket' of goods and services bought by consumers within the UK. This involves...
Retail Sales - March 2014
seen at 09:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains a first estimate of retail sales in volume and value terms, seasonally and non-seasonally adjusted
Betting and Gaming Bulletin - April 2014
seen at 09:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides a full historic series of data detailing the amount of revenue collected from betting and gaming. In addition the bulletin provides information on duty rates with notes and commentary on the history of ...
Individual Savings Accounts Detailed Tables 9.7 to 9.12 - April 2014
seen at 09:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides information on the distributions of savings in Individual Savings Accounts (ISA) by income, age, gender and region
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit Statistics, Provisional - April 2014
seen at 09:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Detailed view of Tax Credits customers and their entitlement at snapshot points in time in April or December; includes geographical breakdown at country, region, local authority and parliamentary constituency levels...
Air Passenger Duty Bulletin - April 2014
seen at 09:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Air Passenger Duty receipts and passenger numbers for the UK.
Betting and Gaming Bulletin - March 2014
seen at 09:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides a full historic series of data detailing the amount of revenue collected from betting and gaming. In addition the bulletin provides information on duty rates with notes and commentary on the history of ...
Air Passenger Duty Bulletin - March 2014
seen at 09:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Air Passenger Duty receipts and passenger numbers for the UK.
Form: Insolvency: Form ML8 - Notification of order under the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006
seen at 09:30, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is used in matters relating to the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006.

Form: Insolvency: Form ML7 - Notice to registrar of companies of order under the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006
seen at 09:30, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is used in matters relating to the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006.

Form: Insolvency: Form ML6 - Affidavit of service of application
seen at 09:30, 25 April in Search (Our copy).

This form is used in matters relating to the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006.

Retail Sales, March 2014
seen at 09:30, 25 April in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
A first estimate of retail sales in value and volume terms, seasonally and non-seasonally adjusted.
Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, January to March 2014
seen at 09:30, 25 April in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The Index of Private Housing Rental Prices (IPHRP) measures the change in price of property rented by private landlords. The index is published as a series of price indices covering Great Britain, its constituent...
Speech: 2014 Coca-Cola Games opening ceremony
seen at 09:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Ni sa Yadra Vinaka, Namaaste, Welcome!

My thanks to:

The President of the Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Association The General Manager of Coca Cola Fiji Associate Sponsors, Principals, Guests...
Press release: Foreign Secretary discusses Ukraine with Sergey Lavrov
seen at 09:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The Foreign Secretary called Foreign Minister Lavrov to press for the immediate implementation of the 17 April Geneva agreement. He urged Russia to take steps to de-escalate the...

Consumer Prices Index and Retail Prices Index: Updating Weights - 2014
seen at 02:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) and the Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure the changes from month to month in the cost of a representative 'basket' of goods and services bought by consumers within the UK. This involves...
Retail Sales - March 2014
seen at 02:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains a first estimate of retail sales in volume and value terms, seasonally and non-seasonally adjusted
Betting and Gaming Bulletin - April 2014
seen at 02:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides a full historic series of data detailing the amount of revenue collected from betting and gaming. In addition the bulletin provides information on duty rates with notes and commentary on the history of ...
Individual Savings Accounts Detailed Tables 9.7 to 9.12 - April 2014
seen at 02:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides information on the distributions of savings in Individual Savings Accounts (ISA) by income, age, gender and region
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit Statistics, Provisional - April 2014
seen at 02:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Detailed view of Tax Credits customers and their entitlement at snapshot points in time in April or December; includes geographical breakdown at country, region, local authority and parliamentary constituency levels...
Air Passenger Duty Bulletin - April 2014
seen at 02:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Air Passenger Duty receipts and passenger numbers for the UK.
Betting and Gaming Bulletin - March 2014
seen at 02:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides a full historic series of data detailing the amount of revenue collected from betting and gaming. In addition the bulletin provides information on duty rates with notes and commentary on the history of ...
Air Passenger Duty Bulletin - March 2014
seen at 02:31, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Air Passenger Duty receipts and passenger numbers for the UK.
Speech: 2014 Coca-Cola Games opening ceremony
seen at 02:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Ni sa Yadra Vinaka, Namaaste, Welcome!

My thanks to:

The President of the Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Association The General Manager of Coca Cola Fiji Associate Sponsors, Principals, Guests...