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29 April 2014

Logistics firm in court after worker breaks leg in lorry fall
seen at 20:30, 29 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Suffolk logistics firm has been fined for safety failings after a lorry driver fell from a flat-bed trailer at a company warehouse in Felixstowe.
Speech: "The Syrian people deserve peace and justice"
seen at 20:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Madam President,

I would like to thank Mr Serry for his statement and the representatives of Palestine and Israel for their contributions to this debate. I will focus my intervention on the ...

Press release: RPA supporting farmers at North Somerset Show
seen at 20:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is to attend the North Somerset Show at Bathing Pond Fields, Wraxall on 5 May, to show Somerset farmers how to apply for their 2014 Single Payment Scheme (SPS) payment online.

Corporate report: Board papers for March 2014 meeting
seen at 18:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded confirmed version of PHE14 09 (minutes from 3 February meeting) and added PHE14 14 (flooding paper).

The agenda and papers available for the PHE Board meeting for 26 March 2014.

Guidance: Waste tonnage paper return form
seen at 18:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

There are separate forms for sites in England and in Wales.

The forms for Wales ask for additional information required under the Landfill Allowance Scheme (Wales) Regulations.

Corporate report: Board papers for April 2014 meeting
seen at 18:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The agenda and papers available for the PHE Board meeting for 30 April 2014.

Policy paper: International Humanitarian Law and the UK
seen at 18:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

A guide to International Humanitarian Law and UK policy on the treaties and institutions through which it is implemented, including the Geneva Conventions, the Red Cross and Red Crescent and the international...

Guidance: SFA: privacy notice
seen at 18:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The page provides access to Privacy Notices issued by the Chief Exective of Skills Funding relating to the collection and handling of personal data relating to learners.

Policy paper: Seventh meeting of the Friends of Yemen Group: co-chairs' statement
seen at 18:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The Friends of Yemen ‎met in London on 29 April 2014 under the co-‎chairmanship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and the Republic ‎of Yemen to discuss Yemen’s political transition, humanitarian ...

Welcome to NERC's new website
seen at 18:30, 29 April in NERC news (Our copy).
Welcome to our new website. It's had a major overhaul, designed to make all our content easy to find and understand.
Tackling occupational disease
seen at 18:30, 29 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

HSE has launched new occupational disease web pages and an online community site. Occupational disease is a big problem and organisations are already taking steps to reduce the burden. We want you to get involved...

Unregistered gas fitter prosecuted for boiler installation
seen at 18:30, 29 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An unregistered gas fitter from Verwood has been prosecuted for an illegal and dangerous boiler installation at a Bournemouth home.
The Family Justice Reforms: Remarks by Sir James Munby
seen at 18:30, 29 April in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
President of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice in the President’s Court 29th April 2014
Judicial Office Press Conference: Sir James Munby
seen at 18:30, 29 April in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Transcript of the Judicial Office Press Conference with Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division, on 29th April 2014
Speech: Consul General’s speech at Queen's Birthday Party Hong Kong 2014
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this year’s Queen’s Birthday Party – indeed Her Majesty’s 88th – here in Hong Kong.

I would ...

Speech: The Future of Europe
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

I’m delighted to be here at this distinguished business school, which I gather was founded at about the same time that I started work in the UK’s Foreign Office.

Both of us have clocked up a quarter ...

News story: Chancellor says 'today's figures show that Britain is coming back'
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the release of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures today (29 April 2014) for January to March 2014, the Chancellor said:

Today’s figures show that Britain is coming back - but we can...

Press release: Tackling modern slavery in the UK
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Wales Office Minister Baroness Jenny Randerson has today (29 April) visited Gwent Police to see the action being taken to tackle modern slavery in the UK.

During the visit Baroness Randerson was briefed...

Press release: Universal Credit: First year of welfare transformation and north west next steps
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Universal Credit: First year of welfare transformation and north west next steps:

Jobcentres in the north west of England to start claims for new benefit new benefit to open to couples Claimant Commitment...
Press release: Foreign Office concerned at Taiwan executions
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A Foreign Office spokesperson said:

We have learned today with regret that Taiwan has carried out five further executions. This follows instances of multiple executions carried out in previous years...

Speech: Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Friends of Yemen meeting
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Friends of Yemen ‎met today under the co-‎chairmanship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and the Republic ‎of Yemen to discuss Yemen’s political transition, humanitarian situation, economic and...

Guidance: Innovation Fund for Young People: DWP Provider Guidance
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Round One and Round Two guidance published

Information for providers about your role as an organisation contracted to deliver the Innovation Fund for Young People.

Provider Guidance...

Guidance: How Universal Credit can help your business
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

An illustration of how Universal Credit can help your business.

Part of the Universal Credit toolkit for partner organisations.

Guidance: Better care for people with 2 or more long term conditions
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the current challenges faced in the health and social care system in treating people with 2 or more long term health conditions. It proposes changes to the system to improve care.

...
Impact assessment: Proposed removal of Minicom service from DVSA Customer Support Centre
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Proposed removal of the Minicom service for the deaf from the DVSA Customer Support Centre, Newcastle, to assist the ‘Digital by Default’ transition.

Corporate report: DCLG board minutes
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 4 board meeting reports from 2013.

In the interests of transparency we regularly publish minutes of board meetings.

There were no board meetings between July 2010 and January 2011...

Consultation outcome: Assisted Areas Map 2014 to 2020: stage 1
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor style changes to final outcome text

Under EU legislation, regional aid may be granted to undertakings, typically businesses, within Assisted Areas. The government is currently reviewing the...

Guidance: SFA: payments and data
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance on amending an earnings adjustment statement (EAS)

The Individualised Learner Record (ILR) R09 data returns period will open on 23 April and will close at 6:00 pm on 7 May 2014.

Guidance: ILR specification, validation rules and appendices 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document added - ILR specification 2013 to 2014 validation rules: version 7 (29 April 2014)

These documents set out the details of the data about further education (FE) learners and their learning...

Guidance: Assisted Areas in Great Britain 2007 to 2013
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Remains in force until 30 June 2014.

Map of Assisted Areas, where regional aid may be granted under EU legislation. It came into effect on 13 February 2007 and remains in force until 30 June 2014...

Open consultation: Teachers' pension scheme: further reform
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh version of equality analysis document added.

This consultation seeks views on:

the developing policy areas not covered in the newly laid Teachers’ Pension Scheme Regulations 2014...
Guidance: Mainstream schools: area guidelines
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 24 April 2014 - Updated information

This guidance is aimed at school providers, local authorities, dioceses and building professionals. It will also assist school staff and governors involved in...

Notice: TF10 9BN: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 29 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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Form: Application for grant of a Supplementary Protection Certificate
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).
Note

Documents relating to an application for a certificate will normally be open to public inspection. If you want us to keep copies of any documents such as marketing authorisations (or parts of them) confidential...

Form: Apply for a patent register entry to show licence are available as of right
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).
Fee Sheet

Fee payable forms must be accompanied with a completed fee sheet

Cost

No fee

Form: Cancel entry in register that licences under the patent are available as of right
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).
Fee Sheet

Fee payable forms must be accompanied with a completed fee sheet

Cost

No fee

Guidance: Chapter 18: naturalisation at discretion (nationality instructions)
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update of Annex B

UK Visas and Immigration nationality instructions chapter 18 deals with naturalisation at the discretion of the home secretary.

Guidance: Waste returns spreadsheet and supporting information
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

To submit your returns using the spreadsheet application:

save the file to a folder on a local or network drive. To do this right-click the link and select the save as option

make...

Firm fined after worker suffers horrific head injuries
seen at 16:30, 29 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A manufacturing company has been sentenced after a worker suffered horrific head injuries when he became trapped in a machine at a Newcastle factory.
Care provider prosecuted after death of patient during restraint
seen at 16:30, 29 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Care provider Castlebeck Care (Teesdale) Ltd has been fined &pound;100,000 after a patient died while being restrained using an unauthorised technique at a Nottinghamshire mental health hospital.
Welcome Wednesday Coffee Morning - 14 May 2014
seen at 16:30, 29 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Welcome Wednesday Coffee Morning Wed 14 May 14 from 10am - 12pm

Normandy Welfare Room, Normandy Bks, Sennelager

 

For more information or to volunteer to help...

Speech: HS2 closing speech for second reading
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

This debate has highlighted, not only the need for HS2, but also the importance of getting it right.

This is a scheme that will play a vital role in creating the necessary conditions for economic...

Press release: Repair and re-waterproofing work starts on M6 Walsall canal bridge
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The work, which also includes repairs to the concrete structure, will take 10 weeks and will be carried out on the southbound carriageway between 10pm and 6am from Mondays to Saturdays.

It will be necessary...

Press release: Smoother journey for drivers on the A69 in Northumberland
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Work will begin on Tuesday 6 May and be completed by Friday 20 June. All work will be carried out on the westbound carriageway and will take place overnight between 7pm and 7am.

Highways Agency Project...

Speech: Home Secretary speech at Ukraine Forum on Asset Recovery
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning. I am very pleased to be here to open the Ukraine Forum on Asset Recovery. I would like to thank the United States Attorney General Eric Holder for proposing this event, and extend a warm welcome...

Statement to Parliament: Migration Advisory Committee: triennial review
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):

On 27 March 2012 I announced in Parliament, through a written Ministerial statement, the commencement of the triennial review of the Migration...

Speech: Ambassador Brenton at Zeebrugge First World War commemoration in Belgium
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

As British Ambassador, let me say a few words of thanks.

This is the fourth time that I have taken part in the Commemorations for the St Georges Day Raid at Zeebrugge. It’s an honour to be here. And ...

Press release: Decision on La Mon House bombing review
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers said:

After consultation and careful consideration, I have decided not to initiate a de Silva type review into the La Mon House bombing. I have written to the...

Speech: The Future of Europe
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

I’m delighted to be here at this distinguished business school, which I gather was founded at about the same time that I started work in the UK’s Foreign Office.

Both of us have clocked up a quarter ...

Press release: Central government main supply estimates 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The main supply estimates for central government departments, presented to the House of Commons today (Tuesday 29 April), seek parliamentary authority for expenditure in 2014 to 2015.

Estimates...

News story: Inspiring the next generation of hospitality leaders
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Tourism, Helen Grant visited House of Saint Barnabus in Soho to highlight the contribution the hospitality sector is making to economic growth and how it is generating jobs and apprenticeships...

News story: British team selection begins for Invictus Games
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 25 potential competitors for the Invictus Games in September met with Prince Harry at Tedworth House Recovery Centre today to mark the start of the British armed forces selection process for...

Press release: Tackling modern slavery in the UK
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Wales Office Minister Baroness Jenny Randerson has today (29 April) visited Gwent Police to see the action being taken to tackle modern slavery in the UK.

During the visit Baroness Randerson was briefed...

Policy paper: Supply Chain Guidance
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This guidance sets out the process for submitting and assessing supply chain plans. It is for applicants wishing to apply for a generic CfD with projects of 300MW generating capacity or more. Applicants will ...

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added advertisement for proposals for working partnerships in Essex.

Jobcentre Plus wants partnerships with local public and voluntary organisations that will help unemployed people move off benefits...

Guidance: School Direct bulletin: April 2014
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This edition of the School Direct bulletin includes an allocations update, partnership top tips, information on using the online community and more.

Policy paper: European Structural and Investment Funds: UK proposals
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The partnership agreement sets out the UK plans and priorities for the European Structural and Investment Funds from 2014 to 2020. EU regulation requires all EU member states to produce a partnership agreement...

Guidance: Earnings adjustment statement (EAS) 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Information on the naming requirement for the EAS file

Naming your EAS

In order for the system to recognise your EAS submissions, your EAS spreadsheet filename must be in the following format: ...

Guidance: ILR specification, validation rules and appendices 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document added - ILR specification 2013 to 2014 appendix Q, annex 1: version 1 (23 April 2013)

These documents set out the details of the data about further education (FE) learners and their learning...

Transparency data: MOD finance transparency dataset
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new transparency files for February and March 2014.

There is a CSV file covering each month from April 2010, subsequent files will be added by the last working day following each month end...

Transparency data: Workforce management information
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new Workforce Management Information files for March 2014.

Details of the workforce management data for MOD. These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management...

Transparency data: Common basic data set (CBDS): requests for change (RFC) 2014
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added request for change forms 697, 698, 702, 703 and 705.

These files contain information for suppliers developing software and management information systems (MIS) for local authorities and schools...

Guidance: Export control: licensing performance dashboard
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Country data for October to December 2013 added

A regularly updated snapshot of the performance of the Export Control Organisation (ECO) against targets. It includes information on licensing decisions...

Guidance: Sector-based work academies: employer guide
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Sector-based work academies contact details

Sector-based work academies are designed to help meet employers’ immediate and future recruitment needs as well as to recruit a workforce with...

Guidance: Common basic data set (CBDS): database
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the common basic data set (CBDS) database with 28 April 2014 version.

The CBDS is a file containing definitions for common data items used in software systems in schools and local authorities...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated list to reflect notice Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 433/2014)

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)
seen at 14:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added notice 29/04/14 Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 433/2014)

In March 2014 the European Union imposed restrictive measures against certain persons responsible for actions...

Guidance: Automatic enrolment: guidance for employers on certifying defined benefits and hybrid pension schemes
seen at 14:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to provide employers and actuaries with the latest information about Automatic Enrolment

This guidance sets out how to determine whether a defined benefits pension or hybrid pension scheme...

Guidance: Firefighters’ pension scheme reforms
seen at 14:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Brandon Lewis' letter to Matt Wrack (25 April 2014)

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

Guidance: Collective and certification trade marks
seen at 14:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

There are certain marks that do not have the same function as a ordinary trade mark. We call these certification marks or collective marks.

Certification marks

A certification mark is a specific type...

Guidance: Automatic enrolment: guidance for actuaries on certifying defined benefits and hybrid pension schemes
seen at 14:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to provide employers and actuaries with the latest information about Automatic Enrolment

This guidance applies where the legislation requires an actuary to certify the test scheme standard...

Corporate report: Migration Advisory Committee: triennial review
seen at 14:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The Migration Advisory Committee provides independent and evidence-based advice to government on migration issues.

On 27 March 2012 the Home Secretary announced the commencement of the triennial review...

Guidance: Automatic enrolment: guidance on certifying money purchase pension schemes
seen at 14:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to provide employers and actuaries with the latest information about Automatic Enrolment.

This guidance is a revised version of the guidance first published in February 2012 for employers...

Statistics: Hampshire: groundwater situation
seen at 14:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report added for 29 April 2014.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Hampshire.

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

Culture Diary launches: a new free tool for organisers of UK cultural events at home and abroad
seen at 14:30, 29 April in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Culture Diary launches: a new free tool for organisers of UK cultural events at home and abroad
Digital R&D Fund continues to explore the potential of technology in the arts
seen at 14:30, 29 April in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Digital R&D Fund continues to explore the potential of technology in the arts
Roofers fined after being spotted working unsafely
seen at 14:30, 29 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A West Midlands roofing firm has been fined after a passing safety official spotted an employee working unsafely at height without any fall protection.
Hospital Trust’s basic failures led to patient’s death
seen at 14:30, 29 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A vulnerable diabetic patient died because a hospital trust failed to implement basic handover procedures and ensure essential record-keeping, a court has heard.
Blackpool sweet firm fined after forklift spears worker’s foot
seen at 14:30, 29 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A national sweet manufacturer has appeared in court after the fork on a forklift truck pierced a worker’s foot, entering the instep and exiting the bridge, breaking every bone in its path.
BRITFEST Charity Donations
seen at 14:30, 29 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

BRITFEST CHARITY DONATIONS

On Monday 28th April a charity donation was made by  Bürgermeister Paderborn, Herr Heinz Paus OBE, and 2Oth Armoured Brigade Commander, Brigadier James...

News story: Tax avoidance scheme could double brewer’s bill
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The scheme, marketed by Ernst & Young in 2003 to brewery Greene King plc and other large groups, involved loans between group companies. The aim was for one company in a group to get tax relief on interest...

News story: Scottish independence referendum: Our place in the world
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Scotland can do more, reach further and aim higher on the international stage as part of the UK, Alistair Carmichael, the Secretary of State for Scotland, has said.

The Minister was speaking as the UK...

News story: Government funding to make stations accessible to all
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Forty-two train stations in England, Scotland and Wales will receive a share of a &pound;100 million government fund to improve access for disabled passengers, Rail Minister Baroness Kramer announced today...

News story: This year's flu plan and covering letter now available
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2014 to 2015 Flu plan and accompanying letter to health and social care professionals has been published and can be found on the Public Health England website with links from the Department ...

Statement to Parliament: Investing in ultra low emission vehicles in the UK 2015 to 2020
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that my right honourable friend, the Deputy Prime Minister, has announced today (29 April 2014) the key elements of a comprehensive package of measures to support ultra...

News story: Points of Light: April 2014 winners
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 7.

The following people were given a Points of Light award in April 2014:

1. Storm Wallace (Portland Dorset)

Storm showed true leadership and initiative inspiring...

Speech: Consul General’s speech at Queen's Birthday Party Hong Kong 2014
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this year’s Queen’s Birthday Party – indeed Her Majesty’s 88th – here in Hong Kong.

I would ...

Statement to Parliament: Afghanistan Monthly Progress Report for March 2014
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Mr William Hague: I wish to inform the House that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, together with the Ministry of Defence and the Department for ...

News story: D-Day 70th anniversary commemorations
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The largest amphibious landing the world had ever seen was crucial to the allied victory in Europe in 1945 and will be commemorated on both sides of the English Channel.

The Under Secretary of...

Press release: FCO Minister condemns attacks ahead of elections in Iraq
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on attacks over recent days in Iraq, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister for the Middle East Hugh Robertson said:

I condemn the cowardly attacks that have taken place against polling...

Research and analysis: Public attitudes tracking survey: wave 9
seen at 11:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This report presents summary headline findings from the third annual survey (wave 9) and primarily makes comparisons with previous annual waves: March 2013 (wave 5) and March 2012 (wave 1). In some cases, for...

Research and analysis: Public attitudes tracking survey: technical note
seen at 11:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest technical note published.

The Department for Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has set up a tracking survey to understand and monitor public attitudes to its main business priorities. TNS...

Corporate report: CMA and SFO memorandum of understanding
seen at 11:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) records the basis on which the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will co-operate to investigate and/or prosecute individuals in ...

Guidance: Cyprus – Bereavement information
seen at 11:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Information on the formalities and procedures that must be observed on the death of a British national in the Republic of Cyprus.

Research and analysis: Social investment market: new specialist sources of capital
seen at 11:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This research report identifies 2 sets of opportunities for institutional investor groups who may provide untapped capital for the UK’s growing social investment market. Institutional investors include charities...

Transparency data: DWP business plan transparency measures
seen at 11:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Proportion of new claims to JSA submitted online' and 'The proportion of State Pension claims completed online - for information' measures with latest available data (March 2014).

Guidance: Access to Work: factsheet
seen at 11:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Factsheets updated to provide the latest information about Access to Work

This factsheet explains how Access to Work can provide practical and financial support to help you overcome barriers to...

Policy paper: Supply Chain Guidance
seen at 11:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

All applicants wishing to apply for a generic CfD and which are of 300MW generating capacity or more will need to provide the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) Delivery Body (National Grid) with a letter from the...

Transparency data: DH senior officials international travel 2013 to 2014
seen at 11:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Expenses for Quarter 1 and 3 added.

This data is for DH senior officials at Senior Civil Servants level 2 (SCS2), director level, or equivalent grades. It includes bookings made through the department...

Guidance: Special educational needs survey 2015: guide
seen at 11:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This guide contains information to help local authorities submit their SEN2 2015 survey returns. It includes:

main changes from SEN2 2014 census date and return deadline notes on individual items...
Transparency data: DH business expenses for 2013 to 2014
seen at 11:31, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include business expenses from October to December 2013.

Business costs that have been incurred in pursuit of the department’s aims and objectives for 2013 to 2014.

SIESO Annual Conference – Manchester, 19 May 2014
seen at 11:30, 29 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Aimed at managers and safety personnel from all existing COMAH sites, together with Emergency Service and Local Authority personnel associated with emergency planning. HSE will be speaking on the COMAH Regs 2015...

Merseyside and Cheshire Construction Safety Group event – Liverpool, 12 May 2014
seen at 11:30, 29 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The Group meet on a monthly basis no booking requirements, topics being presented at this meeting are: HSE priorities for 2014/15, Health in construction and CDM review update.

Long-term flood resilience plan for Somerset Levels and Moors
seen at 11:30, 29 April in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Following the recent extreme episodes of flooding, Lord Krebs, Chairman of the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) has written to Owen Paterson MP advising on the preparation of a sustainable, long-term plan to address...

News story: RAF deploys Typhoon jets to bolster Nato air policing mission
seen at 11:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK fast jets will reinforce the Polish contribution to the air policing mission; a standing defensive mission undertaken by rotations of aircraft from contributing nations on a 4-month cycle.

The...

News story: Ukraine - latest updates
seen at 11:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Foreign Secretary statement

This page brings together the latest statements and articles from the government on the situation in Ukraine:

Foreign Office travel advice for ...
Press release: Drivers thanked ahead of Denton Island improvement second phase
seen at 11:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Agency is delivering the improvements at junction 24 of the M60 at Denton Island Roundabout where the motorway meets the M67 and the A57 local road – a key commuter route into Manchester city centre.

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Press release: New investment to help smaller housing schemes get Britain building
seen at 11:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Over half a billion pounds of new investment for smaller housing schemes will help build up to 15,000 homes, Housing Minister Kris Hopkins announced today (29 April 2014).

The &pound;525 million <...

Press release: Decision on Ballymurphy independent review panel
seen at 11:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

After careful consideration, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has decided against establishing an independent review panel to investigate events in Ballymurphy in August 1971.

Rt Hon Theresa...

Press release: Trend in alcohol-related deaths continues to decline
seen at 11:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The figures are the latest update to the Local Alcohol Profiles for England (LAPE) data tool and includes a new measure of alcohol-related harm. The last update was published in 2012, with the earliest...

News story: Insolvency Service releases insolvency statistics - January to March 2014
seen at 11:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Statistics for January to March 2014 show that the number of company liquidations increased by 4.8% compared with October to December 2013, and by 4.9% compared with January to March 2013.

Within this...

Press release: RPA warns on approaching 2014 SPS deadline
seen at 11:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

With just two weeks left of the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) 2014 application window, more than 8,000 farmers have moved their businesses into the digital age by applying for their 2014 SPS payment online for ...

HS2
seen at 10:30, 29 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about government ministers? support for HS2 , the PMS said HS2 was government policy and the usual whipping arrangements for votes would be in place.

Asked about criticism for the project, the PMS...

Statistical data set: Proportion of residents who walk or cycle for recreational purposes (CW040)
seen at 10:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).
Table CW0401

Proportion of residents who cycle (any length) for recreational purposes at a given frequency: England, 2012 to 2013 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 217KB)

Table CW0402

Proportion...

Correspondence: A5 and M1 link Dunstable northern bypass decision letter
seen at 10:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Letter stating the decision to proceed with the A5 and M1 link Dunstable northern bypass scheme orders by the Secretary of State for Transport and the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.

Research and analysis: Headteacher performance: effective management
seen at 10:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

These research reports look at the management of headteacher performance.

The reports include:

research brief - a summary of important areas for consideration by governors and those directly...

Statistics: Confirmed changes to the 2012/13 Households Below Average Income publication
seen at 10:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This statistical notice advises users of confirmed changes to the 2012/13 Households Below Average Income (HBAI) report, with a provisional publication month of June 2014. It follows the proposed changes published...

Statistics - national statistics: Low-income dynamics
seen at 10:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information on next release date.

The latest National Statistics on low income dynamics produced by the Department for Work and Pensions were released on 23 September 2010 according to ...

Guidance: Funding guidance for young people 2014 to 2015: sub-contracting controls
seen at 10:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The Education Funding Agency’s (EFA) sub-contracting controls regulations for 2014 to 2015. The main changes reinforce our expectations that directly funded institutions should exercise appropriate management...

Guidance: Builders Finance Fund prospectus
seen at 10:30, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The &pound;525 million Builders Finance Fund is designed to help restart and speed up housing developments between 15 and 250 units that have slowed down or stalled. Its main objective is to address difficulties...

Press release: Ukraine Forum on Asset Recovery
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

A high-level international meeting to support the Government of Ukraine in recovering stolen assets begins on 29 April 2014 in London. The gathering is a landmark for Ukraine in underscoring the rule of law and...

Press release: Press briefing: morning 28 April 2014
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Ukraine and Russia

Asked about UK relations with Russia, the PMS said the government wanted constructive relations with Russia, but the actions Russia had taken in Ukraine clearly made that difficult. A meeting...

News story: Nick Clegg statement on GDP figures
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said:

Today’s growth figures are another welcome sign that our economy is moving in the right direction – employment is up, growth is up.

Skilled British...

News story: Morecambe Bay Investigation: interview of John Woodcock MP
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Only family members will be able to observe any of the interviews conducted by the Investigation Panel and details of the arrangements for this interview have been sent directly to the families.

It is...

Statement to Parliament: Access for all: funding announcement
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Improving access to Great Britain’s railway stations is a key priority for this government and so, despite the deficit, we have confirmed that the Access for All programme will continue. The existing ...

Statement to Parliament: Contingencies fund advance
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

I hereby give notice of the Department for Transports’ intention to seek an advance from the Contingencies Fund. The department requires an advance to meet an urgent cash requirement pending parliamentary approval...

Press release: New co-chairman appointed to the Future High Streets Forum
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

High Streets Minister Brandon Lewis today (29 April 2014) announced the appointment of Simon Roberts, Managing Director, Health and Beauty UK and Republic of Ireland, Alliance Boots, as fellow co-chairman of ...

News story: Government funding to make stations accessible to all
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Forty-two train stations in England, Scotland and Wales will receive a share of a &pound;100 million government fund to improve access for disabled passengers, Rail Minister Baroness Kramer announced today...

Press release: New investment to help smaller housing schemes get Britain building
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Over half a billion pounds of new investment for smaller housing schemes will build up to 15,000 homes over 2 years, Housing Minister Kris Hopkins announced today (29 April 2014).

The &pound;525 million...

News story: New film shines spotlight on project management Apprenticeships
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The film, which focuses on Higher Apprenticeships in Project Management, is available at apprentice.tv and on the Apprenticeships YouTube channel. It shows how apprentices are playing an active ...

Household Estimates for Wales - 2001-2012
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The report explains what household estimates are, how they should and shouldn’t be used, the approach taken and the broad methods used. This includes a results section comparing and contrasting patterns across all...
Key Education Statistics - 2014
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The leaflet draws together a selection of previously published information on education and training in Wales and shows links to more detailed data sources.
Urban Rural Reports (Northern Ireland) - 2011-2012
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Looks at data from the Family Resources Survey classified by urban/rural regions.
Gross Domestic Product: Preliminary Estimate - Q1 2014
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Preliminary estimate for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) containing constant price Gross Value Added (GVA) data for the UK. Data are available by industrial sector.
Index of Services - February 2014
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Deaths in Northern Ireland - Additional Statistics for New 11 Districts, 2008-2012
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deaths registered in Northern Ireland during the registration year for New 11 Districts by selected demographic and cause of death themes.
Marriages, Divorces and Civil Partnerships in Northern Ireland - Additional Statistics for New 11 Districts, 2008-2012
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of marriages in Northern Ireland during the registration year for New 11 Districts by average age of bride and average age of groom.
Births in Northern Ireland - Additional Statistics for New 11 Districts, 2008-2012
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Births registered in Northern Ireland during the registration year for New 11 Districts by sex, marital status of parents and social class.
Scottish Breast Screening Programme - 2012/2013 Results
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Scottish Breast Screening Programme
Cancer Incidence - 2012 results
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cancer Incidence
Weekly Fuel Prices - 28 April 2014
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Insolvency Statistics - Quarter 1, 2014
seen at 09:37, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents statistics on quarterly insolvencies for the UK include headline figures for England and Wales.
Loan to Ireland (Nicky Morgan)
seen at 09:36, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

HM Treasury has today provided a further report to Parliament in relation to the bilateral loan to Ireland as required under the Loans to Ireland Act 2010. The report relates to the period from 1 October 2013...

National Measurement Office (David Willetts)
seen at 09:36, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have tasked the National Measurement Office (NMO) to provide policy support to Ministers on measurement issues and a measurement infrastructure which enables innovation and growth, promotes trade and facilitates...

Easter Recess (Department's Work) (Eric Pickles)
seen at 09:36, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

Supporting communities recover from the floods

One of our continued priorities...

Single Family Court (Simon Hughes)
seen at 09:36, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new single family court for England and Wales came into being on 22 April 2014, when section 17(3) of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 came into force. The new court deals with all family proceedings, except for...

Civil Courts (Reforms) (Shailesh Vara)
seen at 09:36, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 22 April, following parliamentary approval, the Government brought into force a number of important reforms to improve the administration of civil justice and to provide a more efficient use of judicial resources...

Abellio Greater Anglia Franchise (Patrick McLoughlin)
seen at 09:36, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

During recess my officials concluded negotiations with Abellio Greater Anglia on a new directly awarded franchise, which will see the company continue to provide passenger rail services for 27 months. This will...

Intercity Express Programme (Patrick McLoughlin)
seen at 09:36, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 24 July 2012, at the same time that the Great Western intercity express programme (IEP) fleet was financed, commercial close was reached for the east coast fleet of IEP trains. On 18 July 2013, I informed ...

Scotland Analysis (Work and Pensions) (Iain Duncan Smith)
seen at 09:36, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I laid before the House on 23 April 2014 the latest paper in the Government’s Scotland analysis programme, “Scotland analysis: Work and Pensions”. This series of publications is designed to ...

OFFA welcomes HEFCE investigation into fall in part-time study
seen at 09:36, 29 April in OFFA (Our copy).

The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) welcomes the report from Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), published today, which looks at the influence of economic and public policy factors on the sharp...

Neil Chugani appointed to UK Sport board
seen at 09:34, 29 April in UK Sport (Our copy).
Helen Grant, Minister for Sport, Tourism & Equalities has appointed Neil Chugani as board member of UK Sport.
SGUK free ‘Health & Safety Update’ Seminar – Bracknall, 20 May 2014
seen at 09:33, 29 April in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This seminar will focus on the latest information on the occupational health burden in the UK and the innovative approach that the “Health Risks a Work – Do you know yours?” initiative can bring in...

Gross Domestic Product Preliminary Estimate, Q1 2014
seen at 09:31, 29 April in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Preliminary estimate for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) containing constant price Gross Value Added (GVA) data for the UK. Data is available split by industrial sector.
Index of Services, February 2014
seen at 09:31, 29 April in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Index of Services shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Welcome Wednesday - Coffee Morning with Stalls - 14 May 2014
seen at 09:30, 29 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Welcome Wednesday - Coffee Morning with Stalls Wednesday 14th May 2014

10am - 12pm

Normandy Welfare Room

 

For more information or to volunteer to help...

SP1N FOR LIFE 2014
seen at 09:30, 29 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

SP1N FOR LIFE 2014

SATURDAY 14th JUNE

FITNESS SUITE – PRB – 5PM

Read More...

Speech: HS2 closing speech for second reading
seen at 09:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

This debate has highlighted, not only the need for HS2, but also the importance of getting it right.

This is a scheme that will play a vital role in creating the necessary conditions for economic...

Press release: Prestigious Dylan Thomas prize to be launched at Wales Office
seen at 09:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Dylan Thomas International prize, sponsored by Swansea University, will be launched this evening (29th April) at an event hosted by the Secretary of State for Wales the Rt. Hon. David Jones MP.

This...

News story: Arrest of Azerbaijani journalist and civil society activist
seen at 09:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

A Foreign Office Spokesperson said:

We note with concern the detention of the journalist Rauf Mirkadirov.

The UK government has supported civil society and...

Press release: Welsh Secretary urges businesses to seek Technology Strategy Board support to boost growth and innovation
seen at 09:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Businesses in Wales should seize the opportunities provided by the Technology Strategy Board, the UK’s innovation agency, to help them develop new products and services.

That’s the message from...

Household Estimates for Wales - 2001-2012
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The report explains what household estimates are, how they should and shouldn’t be used, the approach taken and the broad methods used. This includes a results section comparing and contrasting patterns across all...
Key Education Statistics - 2014
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The leaflet draws together a selection of previously published information on education and training in Wales and shows links to more detailed data sources.
Urban Rural Reports (Northern Ireland) - 2011-2012
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Looks at data from the Family Resources Survey classified by urban/rural regions.
Gross Domestic Product: Preliminary Estimate - Q1 2014
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Preliminary estimate for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) containing constant price Gross Value Added (GVA) data for the UK. Data are available by industrial sector.
Index of Services - February 2014
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Shows the monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Deaths in Northern Ireland - Additional Statistics for New 11 Districts, 2008-2012
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deaths registered in Northern Ireland during the registration year for New 11 Districts by selected demographic and cause of death themes.
Marriages, Divorces and Civil Partnerships in Northern Ireland - Additional Statistics for New 11 Districts, 2008-2012
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of marriages in Northern Ireland during the registration year for New 11 Districts by average age of bride and average age of groom.
Births in Northern Ireland - Additional Statistics for New 11 Districts, 2008-2012
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Births registered in Northern Ireland during the registration year for New 11 Districts by sex, marital status of parents and social class.
Scottish Breast Screening Programme - 2012/2013 Results
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Scottish Breast Screening Programme
Cancer Incidence - 2012 results
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cancer Incidence
Weekly Fuel Prices - 28 April 2014
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Insolvency Statistics - Quarter 1, 2014
seen at 02:31, 29 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents statistics on quarterly insolvencies for the UK include headline figures for England and Wales.
Sharp fall in part-time higher education linked to economic factors and public policy changes
seen at 02:30, 29 April in HEFCE news (Our copy).
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) today publishes a new report, ‘Pressure from all sides: Economic and policy influences on part-time higher education’ [Note 1]. It shows that the sharp decline...