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19 May 2014

FOI release: Waste disposal authority contracts in England as at May 2014
seen at 23:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Waste EIRs: data set of waste disposal authority contracts with regard to residual waste only, including: details of contract by individual disposal authority, and facility details.

Day Two: Canada Royal Visit
seen at 20:30, 19 May in (Our copy).
Day Two: Canada Royal Visit
Transparency data: Free schools: applications and places
seen at 18:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides information and data on free schools applications per place for September 2014.

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 18:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 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 item but includes...

Statistical data set: Other TB statistics
seen at 18:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added statistics about bovine TB in non-bovine species for 2013.

This data set includes a range of other statistics relevant to the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle.

Incidents...
Guidance: NHS Premises Assurance Model
seen at 18:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 2014 version of the NHS PAM has updated metrics to reflect the latest available data, as well as new and expanded Self-Assessment Questions.

The 2014 version of the NHS PAM has updated metrics...

Statutory guidance: Academy conversion: surplus and deficit balance transfer process
seen at 18:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

This statutory guidance is for:

school leaders school staff governing bodies

It relates to:

converter academies sponsored academies maintained schools

This guidance should be read alongside...

Guidance: Pre-sentence restorative justice
seen at 18:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

This guidance has been issued by the Secretary of State for Justice under section 1ZA(6) of the Powers of the Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 about deferring the passing of sentence to allow for restorative...

Form: Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission: call for evidence
seen at 18:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Responses will help the Commission improve the way in which the government is held to account.

Annual Mid-year Population Estimates, 2011 and 2012
seen at 18:30, 19 May in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This bulletin presents the main messages shown by the 2011 and 2012 mid-year population estimates for the population of the United Kingdom at 30 June 2012.
Revised Annual Mid-year Population Estimates, 2001 to 2010
seen at 18:30, 19 May in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
This bulletin presents the main messages shown by the revised 2002 and 2010 mid-year population estimates for the population of the United Kingdom.
News story: Free DBS duty to refer events
seen at 18:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added booking forms for events in Maidstone, Abergaveny and Morpeth (Northumberland).

We are providing free events that let you know about making safeguarding referrals to the DBS. The events are...

News story: More powers for Scottish government
seen at 18:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

There has been a lot of discussion recently about whether the Scottish Parliament would be granted more powers in the event of a ‘no’ vote in this year’s Independence referendum.

This government has ...

News story: FA Cup final duties for service personnel
seen at 18:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The 6 servicemen carried out a variety of ceremonial duties during the match; a classic final which saw Arsenal lift the cup after a tense game that went into extra time.

Medical Assistant Liam O’Grady...

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes Kurdistan Regional Government PM to UK
seen at 18:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary William Hague and Prime Minister Nechirvan Idris Barzani discussed relations between the UK and the Kurdistan Region, Iraq’s recent elections, and human rights issues.

Speaking after...

Research and analysis: Eight great technologies: satellites
seen at 16:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

This report produced by the Informatics team provides a review of patent data relating to satellite technologies which includes GPS-based technologies and space-based and earth-based (receiver-side) technologies...

Notice: SO50 6RQ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain:

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Notice: EX23 9LH: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain:

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Guidance: New Employment Model components
seen at 16:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added update document.

The New Employment Model (NEM) is the most thorough review of service personnel terms and conditions of service (career structures, pay, accommodation, training, etc.) in...

Guidance: Radiation safety handbook volume 2 (JSP 392)
seen at 16:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced leaflets 1,3 and 8 with updated versions.

The purpose of this publication is to enable Ministry of Defence (MOD) units (including defence agencies) to comply with legislation relating ...

Guidance: Tri-service pension codes: April 2014
seen at 16:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added additional pensions codes for medical and dental officers.

The revised rates apply to all personnel who are members of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975 and whose last day of service is...

Form: Environmental permit: nature and heritage conservation screening
seen at 16:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has a legal duty to screen all of the activities they permit to identify those that may have a detrimental effect on sites of heritage and nature conservation, protected species and habitats...

Guidance: MOD referral scheme: a guide
seen at 16:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Please read the ‘What you need to know’ guide to find out if you are eligible to apply. If you are eligible, you will need to complete the application form, print it and send it to our office as your signature...

Statistics: HMPO performance data 2012 to 2013
seen at 16:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated name

Download the document to view a monthly breakdown of whether HMPO (previously known as the Identity and Passport Service) met its target metrics in 2012 to 2013.

Corporate report: DFID in Pakistan: Spring update 2014
seen at 16:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version of attachment added 19 May 2014

DFID in Pakistan: Spring update 2014

Guidance: Granting discretionary leave
seen at 16:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration policy instructions about how it makes decisions to grant discretionary leave.

Day Two: Canada Royal Visit
seen at 16:30, 19 May in (Our copy).
Day Two: Canada Royal Visit
Press release: British artist Wolfgang Buttress to design UK Pavilion at Milan Expo
seen at 16:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Prince Harry announces winner at ceremony in Rome

UK building companies win &pound;6 million construction contract to make winning design a reality

A structure inspired by...

News story: Free DBS duty to refer events
seen at 16:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added booking forms for events in Maidstone, Abergaveny and Morpeth (Northumberland).

We are providing free events that let you know about making safeguarding referrals to the DBS. The events are...

Press release: Glasgow team helps keep trust in UK passports
seen at 16:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK passport is one of the most trusted and secure documents in the world and staff at HM Passport Office (HMPO) in Glasgow play a vital role in keeping it that way.‬

‪The Advocate General for Scotland...

Press release: Sudanese Chargé d'Affaires summoned to FCO over death sentence case
seen at 16:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

On 15 May Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a young pregnant Sudanese mother, was found guilty by a Sudanese court for allegedly changing her religious faith. At the request of the Foreign Secretary, the Chargé d’...

News story: Points of Light: May 2014 winners
seen at 16:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 23 - Reyaz Limalia.

The following people were given a Points of Light award in May 2014 (the numbering continues from April’s winners):

9. Amir Cheema (Bristol...
Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached file

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

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached file

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

FOI release: Reasons for refunded or re-scheduled driving tests in the last 12 months
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Guidance: Correct a trade mark application: witness statement
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

We need to know the full reasons for your request to correct the details of an application to satisfy ourselves that we can accept your request.

You should give your explanation in the form of a witness...

FOI release: Number of driving test passes for the last 30 years broken down by type
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Meetings with Global Warming Policy Foundation
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on meetings between Baroness Verma and representatives of the Global Warming Policy Foundation since the start of 2014.

FOI release: Car driving tests cancelled because of bad weather December to March 2013
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Complaints about driving examiners March 2012 to February 2013
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Total government revenue generated as a result of Driver CPC and the amount spent advertising it
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

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FOI release: Contact information for driving instructors on the Find your nearest website
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

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FOI release: Number of car practical tests conducted and passed in Welsh since financial year 2007 to 2008
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Pass and fail rates for theory tests in 2011, 2012 and 2013
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Number of impersonation cases for car practical tests in the financial year 2012 to 2013
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Guidance: Your State Pension statement explained (DWP040)
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced leaflets with revised versions - changes for existing State Pension for people reaching State Pension age before 6 April 2016 and the new State Pension for people reaching State Pension age ...

Guidance: Your State Pension estimate explained (CPS5)
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced leaflets with revised versions - changes for existing State Pension for people reaching State Pension age before 6 April 2016 and the new State Pension for people reaching State Pension age ...

Guidance: Your State Pension estimate explained (CPS5T)
seen at 14:31, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced leaflets with revised versions - changes for existing State Pension for people reaching State Pension age before 6 April 2016 and the new State Pension for people reaching State Pension age ...

FOI release: Number of car practical driving test candidates who passed with 0 faults in 2012 to 2013
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Corporate report: DECC press office contact list
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Press office contacts updated.

Contact list for DECC’s press office and press officers.

FOI release: Number of candidates who have failed their theory test more than 10 times in 2012
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Car practical driving tests conducted at Reading driving test centre
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Highest number of car practical and theory tests taken by a person at Wolverhampton, Cannock, Lower Gornal and Wednesbury since 2004
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Top 20 highest number of faults during a car practical driving test since 2004
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Theory and practical driving test information for Upton and Wallasey driving test centre
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Staff bonuses
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on bonuses paid to DECC staff in 2013-14.

FOI release: Number of attempts people have taken at a car practical test at Wolverhampton, Lower Gornal, Wednesbury, Cannock, Lichfield and Stafford
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Number of qualified LGV driving instructors in the UK
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Total number of manoeuvres recorded in each category of the driving test report
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Research and analysis: Eight great technologies satellites
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

This report produced by the Informatics team provides a review of patent data relating to satellite technologies which includes GPS-based technologies and space-based and earth-based (receiver-side) technologies...

FOI release: Number of drivers who passed C+E licence in financial rear 2012 to 2013 and number who have completed 35 hours of periodic training
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Practical driving tests and theory tests passed each year since records began
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Form: WMP6: Application form - approved exporter (AE)
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of the form published

Approval will allow you, or any approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) supplying you, to issue evidence notes for WEEE which you export for reuse as a whole...

FOI release: Numbers who have taken 10,15 and 20 attempts to pass their car practical and theory driving test between 2007 and 2013
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Information about numbers of pink and green licence holders on the DSA register
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Number and reasons for providing free car theory tests since January 2013
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Information about questions used in the theory test
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Driver CPC compliance training deadline information
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: New drivers who pass D1 minibus practical test by gender for 2010 to 2013
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Car driving tests passed with 0 faults both nationally and in Nottingham
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ADM memo 11/14 - ESA - Appeals against time limit decisions.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) contribution-based...
Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DMG memo 12/14 - ESA - Appeals against time limit decisions.

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

Day One: Canada Royal Visit
seen at 14:30, 19 May in (Our copy).
Canada arrival
aspex launches new gallery space at Portsmouth Guildhall
seen at 14:30, 19 May in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
aspex launches new gallery space at Portsmouth Guildhall
30 June registration reminder for UK and Irish PLR schemes
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Public Lending Right (Our copy).
Online applications must be submitted by midnight on Monday 30 June 2014 to be included in the year end calculations. Postal applications must also be received by no later than Monday 30 June 2014.
Prestigious Scottish University joins DTOEES
seen at 14:30, 19 May in Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College (Our copy).

It has long been an aspiration of the Defence Academy of the UK to appoint a Scottish University partner to the Defence Technical Officer and Engin...

News story: UK deploys RAF Sentinel to help search for missing schoolgirls
seen at 14:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

An RAF Sentinel reconnaissance aircraft has deployed to support the international search for the kidnapped schoolgirls, abducted almost a month ago.

The 5 (Army Cooperation) Squadron aircraft, which ...

News story: Chair of the School Teachers' Review Body: position advertised
seen at 14:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the announcement on 16 April that Dame Patricia Hodgson would be stepping down at the end of May, the Secretary of State has launched an open competition to appoint a new Chair of the STRB.

News story: Trade mission companies win £2.2 million business in Kazakhstan
seen at 14:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Thirteen companies were part of the mission to Astana and Almaty in February 2014. Led by the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) London team, it was the first delegation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs...

News story: Artful enters the water
seen at 14:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Moving the nuclear-powered attack submarine from the BAE Systems construction hall at Barrow-in-Furness, in Cumbria, and into the water was a huge milestone in the Astute submarine programme.

Weighing...

News story: CryoSat finds sharp increase in Antarctica’s ice losses
seen at 14:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Three years of observations from Europe’s CryoSat satellite show that the Antarctic ice sheet is now losing 159 billion tonnes of ice each year – twice as much as when it was last surveyed.

Antarctica...
News story: Venus Express gets ready to take the plunge
seen at 14:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

After eight years in orbit, Europe’s Venus Express has completed routine science observations and is preparing for a daring plunge into the planet’s hostile atmosphere.

Venus Express aerobraking

News story: Longitude Prize 2014: solving one of the greatest issues of our time
seen at 14:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).
How did it come about?

Longitude Prize 2014 marks the 300th anniversary of the Longitude Act where in 1714 the British government set out the scientific challenge of how to pinpoint a ship’s location at...

News story: Secretary of State for Wales welcomes students from International University of Malaya-Wales to Cardiff
seen at 14:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The first group of students to visit Wales from the International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW) has been honoured today with a reception in Cardiff, hosted by the Secretary of State for Wales David...

Press release: UK Minister promotes diplomatic outreach in China
seen at 14:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Swire will also explore opportunities for British business in China’s regional cities. This is his second visit to the country.

He will spend the first day of his visit in Beijing, where he will hold...

FOI release: Nottingham Colwick: Risk assessment for driving examiners conducting car practical driving tests
seen at 11:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Registered number of ADIs, trainee licence holders and PDIs and those ADIs not yet qualified
seen at 11:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Car driving tests conducted 2010 to 2012 including Scotland and reasons for serious and dangerous faults in 2012
seen at 11:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Guidance: ASEAN Programme Fund Financial Year 2014-15
seen at 11:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The ASEAN Programme Fund welcome bids for projects working with the ASEAN Secretariat or in ASEAN member states for financial year 2014-2015.

The programme fund supports strengthening the rules-based ...

Guidance: Treaty rights passport applications
seen at 11:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

This document contains a checklist for anyone applying for a British passport who:

ws born in the UK after 1 January 1983 has a parent who is an EEA (European Economic Area) national has never held ...
Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 11:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Surrey and Sussex District Partnership opportunity with Jobcentre Plus

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

Transparency data: Ministers' gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings
seen at 11:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended Ministers' overseas travel October to December 2010 and January to March 2011 files.

A quarterly updated list of gifts and hospitality received by ministers; travel undertaken and...

Policy paper: Finance Bill 2014: guidance published during the Parliamentary stages
seen at 11:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The government has published the following guidance:

Information note to clarify the scope of a proposed Report stage amendment, which restricts companies that benefit from particular renewable subsidies...
Press release: Deputy PM on Scotland: UK will always be stronger together
seen at 11:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking to an audience of business people today (19 May 2014), the Deputy Prime Minister is expected to say:

Today I want to set out why I believe that our nations will always be stronger together...

Press release: Overnight resurfacing on M42 between junctions 9 and 10 near Tamworth
seen at 11:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The work requires a full closure of the northbound carriageway, the northbound entry slip road at junction 9 and the northbound exit slip road at junction 10 from 9pm to 6am.

Traffic will be diverted ...

Speech: Alan Cherry Awards 2014
seen at 11:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

When it comes to the good quality and design of London’s neighbourhoods and communities, nobody felt more passionately and committed, than our late friend Alan.

For Alan, design wasn’t about being the...

News story: Foreign Secretary to answer your questions on the Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict Summit
seen at 11:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary William Hague will answer your questions about the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict via Twitter on Wednesday 21st May 2014, from 13.30 – 14.30 (BST). You can ask the Foreign ...

FOI release: DfT: alcohol spend 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

This letter is a Freedom of Information response regarding the amount of money spent on alcohol in the Department for Transport during the 2013 to 2014 financial year.

The response states that no alcohol...

FOI release: Reasons for cancelled practical driving tests in Scotland: January 2012 to August 2013
seen at 10:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Corporate report: Government Annuities Investment Fund account 2013
seen at 10:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Web optimised PDF added

This document contains the following information: Government Annuities Investment Fund account 2013.

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative...

FOI release: Approved driving instructors (ADI) on the register over time since 1980
seen at 10:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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FOI release: Accidents or injuries in Motorcycle practical tests conducted 2009 to 2012
seen at 10:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Guidance: Clinical excellence awards: successful candidates
seen at 10:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

ACCEA has announced the results of the 2013 round of the clinical excellence awards for England and Wales.

These awards recognise NHS consultants and academic GPs who perform ‘over and above’ the standard...

Impact assessment: Branded medicines supplied to the NHS
seen at 10:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added a statement on over the counter medicines

The Health Service Branded Medicines (Control of Prices and Supply of Information) (No.2) Regulations 2008 (“the Prices Regulations”) is a statutory...

Form: Fair Chance Fund: expressions of interest
seen at 10:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Organisations and consortiums invited to lead full Fair Chance Fund bids' document.

The Fair Chance Fund is a payment by results programme of up to &pound;15 million. It aims to improve...

FOI release: Car practical driving tests taken at Bedford and Cardington DTC in 2012
seen at 10:32, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject. For more information read our quick guide.

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Speech: Elizabeth Truss emphasises the importance of technology and maths
seen at 10:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

I am a great believer that more than almost anything else - what happens in classrooms today - the core education children get - will have the greatest impact on our future growth.

You might say - I would...

Press release: Foreign Secretary saddened by plane crash in Laos
seen at 10:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

In reaction to the crash on 17 May, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said: 

I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic crash of a Lao Air Force plane on 17 May in which four senior Lao government...

Press release: Overnight footway improvements on A49 in Hereford
seen at 10:30, 19 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The week long scheme just north of the Starting Gate Roundabout also includes upgrading pedestrian facilities at various locations, by installing tactile paving and dropped kerbs.

Work takes place between...

Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries - March 2014
seen at 09:33, 19 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
Guidance: Laos - Consular Fees
seen at 09:33, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

A full list of Consular Fees

FOI release: Meetings with National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations
seen at 09:33, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

NFFO EIRs: meetings and correspondence between Defra and representatives of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) between 1 June 2013 and 10 April 2014.

FOI release: Stratospheric Particle Injection for Climate Engineering
seen at 09:33, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information request response regarding information related to the SPICE (Stratospheric Particle Injection for Climate Engineering) project.

Statistics - national statistics: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 09:33, 19 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly prices.

Weekly and monthly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices ...

AoC Annual Health and Safety Conference 2014 – Nottingham, 26 June 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Association of Colleges (AoC) conference programme will be topical and include keynote speakers from key specialist areas including HSE’s interactive workshop on health and safety for work experience students...

Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries - March 2014
seen at 02:30, 19 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
Canada Royal Visit: Arrival
seen at 02:30, 19 May in (Our copy).
Canada arrival