The Immigration Bill received Royal Assent today (14 May) making way for a series of reforms which will ensure our immigration system is fairer to British citizens and legitimate migrants and tougher on those...
It’s a great pleasure to be able to address you this evening. I would like to thank Roseann Kelly for giving me this second opportunity to take part in an event for Women in Business, an organisation of which...
Egyptian Foreign Minister, Nabil Fahmy, visited London on 13 - 14 May for talks on the bilateral relationship, foreign policy and security and Egypt’s transition process.
Minister Fahmy had official meetings...
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg met with Palestinian President Abbas today during his visit to the UK.
They discussed the Middle East Peace Process and the need for talks to resume.
Deputy Prime...
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
“The Prime Minister welcomed President Abbas to Downing Street this afternoon.
“President Abbas outlined his plans for a new, technocratic Palestinian Government...
Updated: Removal of webinars that have finished.
Webinar topics include:
sector specific market overviews sales leads overseas partnerships and advice on exporting
Decision reference: ADA2579
Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements - upheld
School type: academy
School phase: primary
Local authority: Croydon
Admissions...
National measurement news contains articles and news items from the National Measurement Office and from its partners in the National Measurement System.
Updated: Added new firing times for the period 24 to 30 May 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.
The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices...
Public safety, volunteers, workers and athletes – your frequently asked questions about the Games.
Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Frimley Park) and Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Heatherwood and Wexham) provide a wide range of NHS services to patients in Hampshire...
The Faith and Communities Minister has been hearing from and responding to the views of local citizens as part of the government’s commitment to tackling hate crime and building stronger communities.
...
The UK Government extends heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Turkey.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said today:
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the mining disaster...
Asked about the situation in Ukraine, the PMS said the important test would be seeing actions on the ground supporting Ukrainian elections later in May. The Foreign Secretary had said all Ukrainians should have...
Asked whether the PM welcomed a speech by President Barroso saying Britain should be treated differently within the EU, the PMS said the government had seen engagement from senior EU figures on the issue. The...
Statistical summary aiming to give users a structured overview of the National Statistics published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The Interview Protocol describes who might be interviewed, the procedure for issuing invitations, the running of the interviews and a subsequent record.
The following information will be updated weekly...
Updated: New version uploaded
This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.
Updated: 2014 version (effective after midnight on 2 June) published.
2013 revised code of practice in connection with the:
detention, treatment and questioning by police officers of persons...
Updated: 2014 version (effective after midnight on 2 June) published.
This revised version of PACE Code C sets out the requirements for the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects not related to...
Updated: corrected date in title
This report shows international travel and accommodation used by Cabinet Office senior officials at Senior Civil Service 2 (SCS2) (or equivalent) and above. The report includes...
Updated: corrected date in title
This report shows international travel and accommodation used by Cabinet Office senior officials at Senior Civil Service 2 (SCS2) (or equivalent) and above. The report ...
Updated: corrected date in title
This report shows international travel and accommodation used by Cabinet Office senior officials at Senior Civil Service 2 (SCS2) (or equivalent) and above. The report includes...
Guidance on how to submit your return using the Pollution inventory electronic data capture (PIEDC) system.
Updated: Updated and replaced Preserved Pensions document with Deferred Pension advice.
Veterans who have served in the armed forces since 1975 and did not qualify for an immediate pension may be entitled...
On 14 March 2014 Baroness Kramer set out our intentions and understanding in respect of the 4 elements of a Channel Tunnel First Railway Package infraction that still needed to be resolved.
On...
The Golden Hello is a financial incentive for teachers of priority subjects in secondary state-maintained schools. It is only available to teachers who trained through a postgraduate initial teacher training ...
Updated: Schedule of dredging on the Rivers Tone and Parrett added, and map showing locations of dredging operations.
This document explains how the Environment Agency is working with partners in Somerset...
Updated: Updated information under "Applying for a covenant grant".
On this page you will find the guidance on what you need to know about the Community Covenant Grant Scheme and when you can apply. The...
In this issue:
Funding Rules 2014 to 2015: webinar Trade Union learning aims 2014 to 2015 The matrix Standard: guidance notes update 2 Office move: Manchester
Updated: Added data for February and March 2014.
Details of all GPC expenditure over £500 from April 2013 to March 2014 by:
Department for Education Education Funding Agency National...
GreenPad is a project at Staffordshire University to create environmentally sustainable housing stock within the private rental sector, for students to rent through the students' union letting service.
The Welsh Government is currently recruiting for a Welsh member of the Human Tissue Authority.
Shows families and children by family type including married couples, cohabiting couples and lone parents. Also shows household size and people living alone.
I’m delighted to be here to mark the launch of the UK national strategy for maritime security. There can be few places more appropriate to discuss the importance of maritime security to the life of the...
Rebecca Lunn gave an invited public lecture at Geological Society as part of the London Lecture Series in her capacity as Professor at Strathclyde University. It was entitled “Meeting the Challenge Geological...
The Faith and Communities Minister has toured the country to hear from and respond to the views of local citizens as part of the government’s commitment to tackling hate crime and building stronger communities...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the proposed merger of Heatherwood and Wexham Park NHS Foundation Trust and neighbouring Frimley Park NHS Foundation Trust.
Monitor advised the ...
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority. Note: due to...
Promoting farming FOI: list of programmes aimed at aiding and promoting farming.
In the interests of transparency we regularly publish minutes of board meetings.
In the interests of transparency we regularly publish minutes of board meetings.
This document features British Railways Board’s statement of accounts for the period ending 29 September 2013.
Publication of Government major projects portfolio (GMPP) data as part of the Major Projects Authority Annual Report.
Updated: Upated list.
This document lists the number of restricted certificates allocated to employer sponsors by month, for foreign workers in Tier 2 (General).
Each financial year the National Measurement Office update and publish their 3 year corporate plan. The plan is approved by the Minister for Universities and Science.
Updated: Updated to include statement on breach of statistics.
We would like to hear from our users about their experiences of using these statistics, and would be very grateful if you would complete this...
This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication on the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle for Great Britain. Each publication gives the figures that were...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.
These notices explain:
what the application is about which Environment Agency offices...
Summary report and letter, from the Minister for Skills and Enterprise to Prior Pursglove Sixth Form College, setting out the Sixth Form Commissioner’s recommendations, to drive improvement at the college.
Updated: Version 1.6 of the validation rules list has an updated special educational needs (SEN) module. These changes have been made as a result of the introduction of education and health care plans in the ...
We are consulting on the draft order and regulations covering the new programmes of study for English and mathematics at key stage 4, which will take effect in September 2015.
The order and regulations...
Updated: Added new low flying timetable for the period 26 to 30 May 2014.
A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover 3 ...
Updated: Government response published.
This consultation seeks views on the draft programmes of study for English and mathematics at key stage 4 (KS4) in England.
It follows the publication of...
This document is intended to be a reference for manufacturers wishing to develop new devices. It contains details concerning the construction of mobile preliminary drug-testing devices, their operation and the...
Leaflet issued by the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) frequently asked questions (FAQs) including:
what ISDS is why it’s needed how ...
Next week (12th – 18th May) is coeliac awareness week, so we are trying to help spread the word about what it means to be coaliac or intolerant to gluten.
As in previous years, some applications remain in progress on the system and these applicants are urged to get back online to finish their claims and submit them. The Agency has either called or emailed all of...
The number of people out of work in Wales fell by 5,000 over the last quarter. Youth unemployment has also seen a decrease of 1,100 this month, with 5,200, fewer young people claiming Jobseekers Allowance since...
The free teacher training day has been developed and paid for by the Living with a Changing Coast (LiCCo) project, with the involvement of the Environment Agency and the National Trust.
The storms of...
Updated: Added recipient numbers 18 & 19 - Andrew Robinson and Elaine Stoneman.
The following people were given a Points of Light award in May 2014 (the numbering continues from April’s winners):
I’m delighted to be here to mark the launch of the UK National Strategy for Maritime Security. There can be few places more appropriate to discuss the importance of maritime security to the life of the...
The FCO has changed its travel advice to Kenya to advise against all but essential travel to Mombasa Island and the surrounding area following recent terrorist attacks and the continuing terrorist threat in the...
Commenting today, Minister for the Middle East Hugh Robertson said:
Six years ago today, seven leaders of the Bahá’à faith in Iran were imprisoned for 20 years each for practicing their religion. ...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on Afghanistan.
Firstly, I would like to pay tribute to the 6 service personnel who have died serving their country in Afghanistan since the...
Sir
There is no target to manage motorway average traffic flows at speeds below 70mph.
In the face of growing volumes of traffic the Highways Agency has supported successive governments to make...
On arrival at Tullnewbank Riding School in Glenavy, HRH was met by Joan Christie, Lord Lieutenant of Co Antrim, Julie Jordan, Regional Chair of Riding for the Disabled (RDA) and Shirley Lee, Group Chairman.
Public Health England (PHE) has reaffirmed a commitment to monitoring and studying Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) in the UK and globally following today’s World Health Organisation (WHO) announcement...
Thank you for that kind introduction.
And thank you to the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) for inviting me to speak to you today (14 May 2014) at your annual conference again this...
Following the conclusion of business in the House on Wednesday 14 May 2014, I expect Parliament to be prorogued until 4 June, concluding the current 2013 to 2014 Parliamentary session. Subject to proceedings ...
The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation was launched on 1 April 2014 as a bespoke trading entity.
The primary purpose of DE&S is to equip and support the UK’s armed forces for operations...
The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation was launched on 1 April 2014 as a bespoke trading entity.
The primary purpose of DE&S is to equip and support the UK’s armed forces for operations...
This document contains answers to common questions about the UK Futures Programme. It is a live document that will be continue to be updated in response to future questions.
All information about the...
Updated: Revised version of The Impact of Tertiary Education on Development added 14 May 2014
After a long period in which the international development community has placed emphasis on primary education...
The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) today welcomed the University Alliance report Closing the gap: unlocking opportunity through higher education [note 1] which makes wide-ranging policy recommendations ...
A Sunderland construction firm has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when he fell three metres through a fragile roof light landing on the floor below.
A letter from Public Health England, the Department of Health and NHS England was disseminated today detailing changes to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme. From September 2014, the schedule...
Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), show that employment has seen the largest quarterly rise since records began over 40 years ago and the unemployment rate has fallen...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) scored its fifth victory against schemes promoted by Matthew Jenner and his firm, bringing the total tax protected to more than £750 million. Recent defeats for the promoters...
Employment has seen the largest quarterly rise since records began over 40 years ago and the unemployment rate has fallen again to a new 5-year low, according to figures published by the Office for National Statistics...
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is running a programme of competitions that target specific workforce development problems. As part of this UK Futures Programme, eligible groups will be required...
Science and Universities Minister David Willetts on 14 May 2014, has launched a public dialogue on leap seconds, to help inform future policy on this timely issue.Currently, leap seconds are added to or removed...
Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Frimley Park) and Heatherwood and Wexham Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Heatherwood and Wexham) provide a wide range of NHS services to patients in Hampshire, Surrey...
Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here.
Imperial is one of our most successful universities.
You’re ranked at the top of any number of global university tables: third in the world for medicine, ...
Between October and December 2013, over 1,000 armed forces patients were diagnosed with a mental health issue.
The well-being of servicemen and women is a priority for the government, and, with...
Updated: Table SPAS0107 updated with the latest figures for March 2014.
Table SPAS0101UK international sea passengers by port: annual from 1950 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 91KB)
Table SPAS0102...
These statistics are for the period April 2013 to 28 Feb 2014. They cover total live caseload and starts on Universal Credit, with breakdowns by Jobcentre Plus office, local authority, parliamentary constituency...
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) is designed to assess the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population aged 1.5 years and over living in private households in the UK. The...
This is the official statistics publication of statistics relating to take-up of the In Work Credit (IWC), a financial incentive available to lone parents moving into work. It contains figures on IWC starts up...
This publication provides quarterly statistics on claims paid under the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) scheme up to the end of September 2013.
To get the basic benefit the customer needs...
These are the official statistics relating to the Income Support lone parent (ISLP) regime. They contains figures on lone parent work-focused interviews (WFIs) and ISLP sanctions up to December 2013.
Main...
A woman who has worked and paid full National Insurance (NI) contributions in the relevant test period can get Maternity Allowance (MA). It is paid for 39 weeks, at the earliest starting 11 weeks before the baby...
Updated: Published November 2013 data table.
These data tables show the number of benefit claimants in the West Midlands for the following out of work benefit categories:
Jobseeker’s Allowance Employment...
Updated: Added 9 May list.
This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles of the documents which those...
Updated: Published data tables for November 2013.
These data tables show the number of benefit claimants in the north west for the following out of work benefit categories:
Jobseeker’s Allowance ...
Updated: Published data tables for November 2013.
These data tables show the number of benefit claimants in east England for the following out of work benefit categories:
Jobseeker’s Allowance Employment...
Updated: Published tables for November 2013.
These data tables show the number of benefit claimants in London for the following out of work benefit categories:
Jobseeker’s Allowance Employment and...
Updated: Published data tables for November 2013.
These data tables show the number of benefit claimants in the East of England for the following out of work benefit categories:
Jobseeker’s Allowance...
Updated: Published data tables for November 2013.
These data tables show the number of benefit claimants in the north east for the following out of work benefit categories:
Jobseeker’s Allowance ...
Updated: Published data tables for November 2013.
These data tables show the number of benefit claimants in Yorkshire and the Humber for the following out of work benefit categories:
Jobseeker’s Allowance...
Updated: Published data tables for November 2013.
These data tables show the number of benefit claimants in Wales for the following out of work benefit categories:
Jobseeker’s Allowance Employment...
Updated: Published data tables for November 2013.
These data tables show the number of benefit claimants in the south west for the following out of work benefit categories:
Jobseeker’s Allowance ...
Updated: Updated to include 2013 figures.
Total factor productivity is a key measure of the economic performance of agriculture and an important driver of farm incomes. It represents how efficiently the...
Updated: Published data tables for November 2013.
These data tables show the number of benefit claimants in East Midlands for the following out of work benefit categories:
Jobseeker’s Allowance ...
The latest statistics on Work Choice produced by the Department for Work and Pensions were released 14 May 2014 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Statistics on Work...
Updated: Updated to include February 2014 figures
We would like to hear from our users about their experiences of using these statistics, and would be very grateful if you would complete this short survey...
Updated: Published data tables for February 2014.
From August 2013 Housing Benefit statistics are released only via Stat-Xplore.
This page shows a set of summary tables for Housing Benefits...
Updated: Quarterly statistical summary: May 2014 added to page
This page contains monthly and quarterly DWP statistical summaries for 2014.
Monthly statistical summariesMonthly statistical summaries...
Updated: Quarterly statistical summary - May 2014 released.
This page contains:
questions and answers about early caseload estimates for working age inactive benefit client groups technical note...
Updated: Published monthly count of lone parents receiving Jobseeker's Allowance in Great Britain from April 2005 to March 2014.
This statistical data set provides a monthly count of lone parent Jobseeker...
Updated: Statistics for the period November 2008 to February 2014 published.
Housing Benefit (HB) flows national statistics published on 14 May 2014 update previously published national statistics and relate...
Statistics are available via Stat-Xplore with a limited number of excel tables being published through this page.
Appeal outcome breakdowns were withdrawn from Stat-Xplore and the accompanying excel summary...
On 18 December 2013 the department received a FOI request for correspondence and records of meetings for the period 1 October to 18 December relating to the Chantler review of standardised tobacco packaging.
The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) today welcomed the University Alliance report Closing the gap: unlocking opportunity through higher education [note 1] which makes wide-ranging policy recommendations ...
A UK company is using technology originally designed for use in Space to assist in a ground-breaking project that aims to improve the treatment of liver-associated diseases. Ultimately it could develop a new generation...
Employment, unemployment, inactivity, jobs and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies.
Labour market statistics (including employment, unemployment and economic inactivity) for the United Kingdom.
It’s a real pleasure to be asked to deliver the closing address at the Public Sector Show, now in its fourth year.
I pride myself on being the minister responsible for the plumbing in government. When...
Unemployment in Scotland fell by 18,000, to 178,000 in the period January to March 2014, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 6.4 per cent, ...
On arrival The Princess Royal was greeted by the Lord Lieutenant of Co Down, David Lindsay alongside the Mayor of Lisburn City Council, Margaret Tolerton
This is the second year that the RUAS have held...
The latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) data released today (14 May 2014) by Public Health England (PHE) shows that overall the population is still consuming too much saturated fat, added...
Presents information on the number of Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) awarded to students aged 16, 17 and 18 in further education in Welsh schools and further education institutions.
Monthly release presenting information on UK international and domestic sea passengers.
Quarterly estimates of people who have ever or never used the Internet.
Employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, claimant count, average earnings, labour productivity, vacancies and labour disputes statistics.
Official statistics on employment, unemployment, inactivity, jobs and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies.
Population projections for sub-national Scottish Areas
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
The total factor productivity of the agricultural industry in the United Kingdom is an indicator of the efficiency and competitiveness of the industry. It is a key measure of the economic performance of agricultural...
On 4 March 2014, I announced in Parliament through a Written Ministerial Statement the commencement of the Triennial Review of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB). I am now pleased to announce the completion...
I am today publishing a report on the performance of Departments and agencies on handling correspondence from Members and peers during the calendar year 2013.
Details are set out in the table below. Correspondence...
I am today laying before the House the UK national strategy for maritime security (NSMS), which outlines for the first time the UK’s coherent and co-ordinated approach to delivering maritime security at...
On 19 May, I will attend the Foreign Affairs Council for Development in Brussels. The meeting will be chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness...
I would like to inform the House that a statement I made on 29 April 2014 during an adjournment debate on proposed Government reforms to taxi and private hire vehicle regulations, Official Report, column 225WH...
Updated: Updated pre-release access list to 'Fraud and error in the benefit system' statistics.
We’ve published the DWP arrangements for pre-release access to statistics in the interests of openness and...
This guidance is for public sector organisations to follow when deploying end user devices for remote working at OFFICIAL.
Please send any feedback to the address platform@cesg.gsi.gov.uk.
In March 2014, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) revised its existing recommendation to change from a 3 to a 2 dose schedule. Recent research shows that antibody response to 2 doses...
Updated: Updated list of lawyers.
The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice
Estimates of adult Internet users and non-users in the UK, by age, sex, disability, region, gross weekly pay, ethnicity and when adults last used the Internet.
David Cameron:
I’d like to send my best wishes to Buddhists in Britain and around the world celebrating Vesak, the sacred festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment and the passing away (Parinirvana...
A letter from Public Health England, the Department of Health and NHS England was disseminated today detailing changes to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme. From September 2014, the schedule...
Presents information on the number of Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) awarded to students aged 16, 17 and 18 in further education in Welsh schools and further education institutions.
Monthly release presenting information on UK international and domestic sea passengers.
Quarterly estimates of people who have ever or never used the Internet.
Employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, claimant count, average earnings, labour productivity, vacancies and labour disputes statistics.
Official statistics on employment, unemployment, inactivity, jobs and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies.
Population projections for sub-national Scottish Areas
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
The total factor productivity of the agricultural industry in the United Kingdom is an indicator of the efficiency and competitiveness of the industry. It is a key measure of the economic performance of agricultural...