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30 May 2014

Press release: Put your question about the A14 improvements to the Highways Agency: web chat, 4 June
seen at 20:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme consultation started on 7 April and ends on Sunday 15 June. So far around 2,000 members of the public have visited the exhibitions, and the Agency has received...

Guidance: Range advice notes
seen at 18:30, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 14-02: range template controller in control of movement on parallel ranges or multiple units on a single range and 14-03: ban on civilian gun clubs using specific weapon/ammunition types

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Guidance: Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation chart
seen at 18:30, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added April 2014 chart.

To request a hard copy version of the organisation chart you can write to:

DE&S Public Relations Team Maple 0a #2032 MOD Abbey Wood Bristol BS34 8QF

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Guidance: The local government pension scheme (England and Wales): calculation of transfer share for probation service transfers
seen at 18:30, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

This is the actuarial guidance needed to support the local government pension scheme transfers resulting from the Local Government Pension Scheme (Offender Management) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.

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Transparency data: DCLG spending data: March 2014
seen at 18:30, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000, and publish monthly data by the last day of each month. This department ...

Transparency data: DCLG spending data: April 2014
seen at 18:30, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000, and publish monthly data by the last day of each month. This department ...

Guidance: School capacity survey 2014: COLLECT guides
seen at 18:30, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Guides to help local authorities submit their school capacity survey 2014 returns using COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children and Teachers), DfE’s centralised data collection...

Research and analysis: Individual electoral registration: National Insurance Number omnibus survey
seen at 18:30, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Individual Electoral Registration is a change to the electoral registration system being implemented by the Cabinet Office. Electors will be given individual responsibility to register to vote and will be required...

Transparency data: DCMS senior officials business costs and hospitality 1 October to 31 December 2013.
seen at 18:30, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

This data includes business costs incurred by the DCMS Permanent Secretary and other senior officials on travel, accommodation and meals, and any hospitality received.

Transparency data: Probation service level agreements 2014 to 2015
seen at 18:30, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Service level agreements are subject to change throughout the year.

Statistics: Factsheet: The UK's humanitarian aid response to the Syria crisis
seen at 18:30, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the latest factsheet dated 28 May.

This update is correct as of 28 May 2014. Further updates will be published as the situation changes.

Quilt and pillow firm in court over worker’s injuries
seen at 18:30, 30 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Middleton company has been fined after a worker suffered severe injuries when his right hand was trapped in a moving machine.
Speech: Government must make the case for you to share
seen at 18:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

This article first appeared in the June edition of Wired magazine.

When governments work well, they safeguard citizens’ health, wellbeing, resilience and security, and they increase prosperity...

News story: Great public events in London at Global Summit 10-12 June
seen at 18:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated programme

The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict will be hosted by Angelina Jolie and William Hague at the ExCel Centre in London from 10-13 June 2014. The Summit will...

News story: D-Day commemorative events
seen at 18:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

On 6 June 1944, around 4,300 Allied personnel lost their lives serving their country in what would be the largest amphibious invasion ever launched.

Next week, more than 650 veterans are expected to ...

News story: Appointing a BBC Trust Chair
seen at 18:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The position has been advertised publicly today and interested individuals can now submit applications.

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid said:

The BBC is a great British institution that...

News story: Syria crisis: Latest updates on UK aid
seen at 18:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest Syria factsheet to page

The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been forced to flee.

Video: See how...
News story: PM's Holocaust Commission meets President Jimmy Carter
seen at 18:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron’s Holocaust Commission marked the final day of its public consultation today (30 May) by taking evidence from former US president Jimmy Carter, whose own commission in 1978...

Firearm Certificate Statistics, Scotland - 2013
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics relating to firearm and shot gun certificates under the Firearms Act, 1968.
Criminal Justice: Social Work Statistics, Scotland - 2012-13
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on social enquiry reports, community service, probation and other social work orders, including breaches of orders.
Map: National Probation Service England and Wales divisions map
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Map showing geographical areas covered by the NPS divisions.

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 16:31, 30 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...

Guidance: Code for sustainable homes: technical guidance
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to May 2014 addendum.

(Please note that an addendum to the Code was published on 30 May 2014 and should be read in conjunction with the November 2010 Code Technical Guidance. ...

FOI release: Subscriptions to news and current affairs services
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

News services FOI: subscriptions by the Defra helpline and the Defra library to news and current affairs services, including titles of services subscribed to and costs incurred.

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

The government set out the need for greater transparency across its operations to enable the public to hold public bodies and politicians to account. This includes a commitment relating to public expenditure, ...

Notice: GL7 7BU: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 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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Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend via GPC over £500: 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Details of all GPC expenditure over &pound;500 from April 2014 to March 2015 by:

Department for Education Education Funding Agency National College for Teaching and Leadership Standards and Testing...
Transparency data: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre expenditure: January to March 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Spending over &pound;250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre for January to March 2014.

Notice: WF12 7JJ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 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. The arrangements are explained in their...

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £25,000: 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Department of Health spending over &pound;25,000 for April 2014

Details of Department of Health expenditure over &pound;25,000 (invoices, grant payments, expenses and other such payments...

Guidance: DH departmental spending over £500: 2014
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Department of Health spending over &pound;500 for March 2014

Information on Department of Health transactions over &pound;500 made using the government procurement card (GPC).

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Notice: NN17 5XH: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed regulated facility type from 5.1 A(1) b) The incineration of non-hazardous waste in a waste incineration plant or waste incineration plant with a capacity exceeding 3 tonnes per hour to 5.1 A...

Notice: SO50 6RQ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed regulated facility type from 5.1 A(1)(a) The incineration of hazardous waste in an incineration plant with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes per day to 5.1 A(1)(b) The incineration of non-hazardous...

FOI release: Blackhill Quarry provision
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Blackhill Quarry - EIRs compensation payments following modification and revocation orders in regard to existing permissions to extract minerals at Blackhill Quarry.

Guidance: Victoria Cross commemorative paving stones: guidance for councils
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Guidelines for councils on the:

specifications for the stone choosing a site timing and events
Notice: LS9 0PH: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed regulated facility description from 5.1 A(1) b) to 5.1 A(1)(b) The incineration of non-hazardous waste in a waste incineration plant or waste co-incineration plant with a capacity exceeding ...

Notice: DY5 3AG: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed regulated facility type from 5.1 A(1)(a) The incineration of non-hazardous waste in an incineration plant with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes per day to 5.1A(1)(b) The incineration of non-hazardous...

Promotional material: Khat fact sheet for England and Wales
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Khat will become a controlled Class C drug on 24 June 2014. These factsheets provide straightforward information on the:

reasons for the ban penalties for use where to go for advice and support

They...

Notice: WF10 4SX: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed regulated facility type from : 5.1 A(1)(a) – The incineration of hazardous waste in an incineration or co-incineration plant with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes per day and S5.4 A(1)(b)(i) - ...

Notice: SO21 3AP: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed regulated facility type from 5.1 A(1) a): The incineration of hazardous waste in an incineration or co-incineration plant with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes per day to 5.1A(1)(b) The incineration...

Research and analysis: First World War Victoria Cross recipients
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the names of all First World War Victoria Cross recipients and where they were born.

Statistical data set: Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture indicators
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated indicator 8: Cereals and other crops: manufactured fertiliser application.

The indicator framework aims to assess progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions whilst research is ...

Consultation outcome: World Cup licensing hours
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Temporary Event Notice (World Cup 2014) for Wales

The government is consulting on whether to relax licensing hours nationally to mark England’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2014.

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Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Syria
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New notice and updated list of designated persons published

In 2011 the European Union imposed asset freezing measures on certain persons identified as being responsible for the violent repression...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated lists to reflect publication of notice for Syria

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, for domestic...

Guidance: School census summer 2014: validation queries and notes
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

These documents are to help schools, academies and local authorities complete school census summer 2014, using COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children and Teachers), DfE’s centralised...

Guidance: Specified application forms and procedures
seen at 16:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached updated document

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how decisions are made about specified application forms and procedures for immigration applications and claims following...

Safety alert – Devices used to reduce operator entrapment and crushing on mobile elevating work platforms
seen at 16:30, 30 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This alert advises that covers/shrouds on machine controls do not protect against entrapment of operators between the machine and nearby obstructions.

Press release: Multi-million pound deal to build new affordable homes
seen at 16:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities across the country are set to benefit from thousands of new affordable homes under a multi-million pound deal announced by Housing Minister Kris Hopkins.

A total of 13 housing associations...

News story: Independent review of Money Advice Service launched
seen at 16:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Money Advice Service (MAS) is a body set up by government to provide consumers with financial education and advice. The government committed to review MAS before the end of this Parliament, and has confirmed...

Government response: Tax credits overpayments fall
seen at 16:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

As a result of changes in policy which came into effect in April 2012, tax credits overpayments fell from &pound;1.6 billion (5.4%) in 2011 to 2012 to &pound;1.5 billion (5%) in 2012 to 2013, out of around...

Press release: Smoother journey for drivers on the A168 in North Yorkshire
seen at 16:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Work will begin on Saturday 31 May and be completed by Saturday 15 June. The work will be carried out on the northbound carriageway and will take place 24 hours a day.

Highways Agency Project Manager ...

News story: Reservist vet
seen at 16:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The 35-year-old works for the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) in Llanharan, south Wales, and is also a major serving with 306 Hospital Support Medical Regiment, Royal Army Veterinary Corps (...

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday message: 30 May 2014
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Each month our Board focuses on a major public health concern and last Friday the theme was tuberculosis.

This week we have also had a number of new contributions on obesity, and on what might be done...

Transparency data: DCMS Government Procurement Card spend: transactions over £500 - January, February and March 2014
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

The files show transactions of expenditure over &pound;500 via the Government Procurement Card.

Transparency data: DCMS Spend Approvals: 01 January to 31 March 2014
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

This data details where approvals have been given for exceptions to controls on 5 key categories of spending (ICT, Consultancy, Recruitment, Advertising and Marketing and Property).

FOI release: Meetings with Christian charities
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on the number of meetings the Secretary of State, Ministers, Civil Servants had with representatives of Christian charities.

FOI release: Meetings with Centrica and CBI
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on minutes for the meetings between 1) Ed Davey and Centrica September 2013 and 2) Ed Davey and the CBI September 2013.

Transparency data: Procurement and contracting reports: Q3 - October to December 2013
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Tables reflecting the progress of departments in publishing information about procurement and contracting for October to December 2013 (quarter 3).

Statistics - national statistics: Pupil absence in schools in England: autumn term 2013
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Reissued version following the withdrawal of the original version on 22 May 2014 due to an error.

This is the reissued version of the Pupil Absence in Schools in England: Autumn Term 2013 release...

Independent report: Interviews by the Morecambe Bay Investigation
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Interview schedules for week commencing 2 June 2014, completed interviews and summaries of interviews have been added.

The Interview Protocol describes who might be interviewed, the procedure for...

Research and analysis: National Emission Reduction Plan (NERP): quarterly register
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2014 NERP Quarterly register - quarter 1

The National Emission Reduction Plan (NERP) is issued by Defra in accordance with Article 4.6 of the Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCPD) and ...

Guidance: ESF037 provider memo - amendments to the provider guidance
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

European Social Fund provider memo ESF037 about amendments to the provider guidance.

The amendments are to

chapter 3 chapter 7 annex 1

This memo provides an update to the ESF for families...

Guidance: Free school application guide
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added wave 8 information.

Before applying to open a free school, read this free schools application guide for mainstream, 16 to 19, alternative provision and special free schools, which explains...

Guidance: ESF for families with multiple problems: DWP Provider Guidance
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised chapters 3 and 7 and annex 1 published.

Information for providers about your role as an organisation contracted to deliver ‘ESF for families with multiple problems’ provision for the DWP...

Form: Mainstream and 16 to 19 free school applications
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with wave 8 data.

These are the application forms for those wishing to set up a mainstream or 16 to 19 free school.

The criteria booklet explains what the applications must include...

Form: Special free school applications
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with wave 8 information.

These are the application forms for those wishing to set up a special free school.

The criteria booklet explains what the applications must include.

Notice: Wolf Minerals (UK) Limited: application made to abstract (take) water and impound water
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

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...
Notice: Peter Burgoyne: application made to abstract (take) water
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

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...
Notice: K J Plant: application made to abstract (take) water
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

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...
Form: Alternative provision free school applications
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with wave 8 information.

These are the application forms for those wishing to set up an alternative provision free school.

The criteria booklet explains what the applications must...

Transparency data: Data on the borders and immigration system
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Borders and immigration data, published quarterly by the Home Office.

Map: National Probation Service individual division maps
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

A set of maps showing approved premises, NPS divisional hub, NPS local delivery units and prisons which are covered by each NPS division.

Notice: S66 7AS: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:31, 30 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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Map: Community Rehabilitation Company England and Wales area map
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

A map showing the geographic areas of the 21 Community Rehabilitation Companies.

Guidance: Code for sustainable homes technical guide: Code addendum (2014) England
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

This addendum brings the Code into line with regulatory or national guidance changes that have occurred recently. In particular, to Part L of the building regulations, to reduce the need for Code users to duplicate...

Transparency data: Transactions over £25,000 in the financial year 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added

The data published shows spending on all items over &pound;25,000 for each month as extracted from the DCMS accounting system.

Transparency data: School land: decisions about disposals
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monthly update of decisions table.

This document explains decisions about the disposal of school land and the background to how these decisions are made.

Schools themselves and their local...

Guidance: Money Advice Service review: terms of reference
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrea Leadsom, has today (30 May 2014) launched an independent review of the Money Advice Service (MAS). These terms of reference outline the scope of the MAS review ...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: professional conduct panel members
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

List of professional conduct panel members for teacher misconduct hearings.

NERC scientists invited to take part in large facility requirements survey
seen at 14:31, 30 May in NERC news (Our copy).
UK researchers have until 16 June to provide their views on the future development of the country's large scale research facilities.
UK Scientists asked to identify future facility requirements.
seen at 14:30, 30 May in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
May 30th 2014 - UK researchers from across a wide range of the physical and life sciences have until 16 June to provide their views on the future development of the country's large scale research facilities
Press release: North Wales boost as prison contract is awarded to Lend Lease
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The contract proposals offer a significant benefit to the north Wales economy and by creating jobs and opportunities ties in with this Government’s long term plan to build a stronger, more resilient economy. ...

Speech: Chancellor: 1400 reasons why we’re better off together
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

We all want the best for our country. The last few years haven’t been easy. Turning around Britain’s – and Scotland’s – fortunes has been a collective effort taking time, hard work and sacrifice from millions...

News story: Sajid Javid appoints Ofcom Board Members
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Sajid Javid has appointed The Baroness Noakes DBE as the Deputy Chair, and Stephen Hill and Graham Mather as Board Members, each for a term of 4 years. Baroness Noakes and Graham Mather will take up their roles...

News story: Uptake of the new shingles vaccine continues to improve
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Preliminary data published today (30 May 2014) shows sustained and improved uptake of the shingles vaccination since its introduction in September last year. The programme offers routine vaccination for those...

Press release: Tell Us Once: Bereavement support expanded and red tape cut
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Tell Us Once allows citizens to inform authorities of a birth or bereavement just once – rather than contacting a series of different branches of government. It now covers:

local authorities DVLA HMRC...
Speech: Matthew Hancock: the creative industries
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Thank you very much.

Hello and welcome to the Makegood Festival.

I am delighted to be here today at this fantastic showcase of culture, creativity and entrepreneurship.

News story: World Bank President visits DFID
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added picture credit

The UK has begun a strategic partnership with the World Bank to end global poverty, International Development Secretary Justine Greening announced during a visit by the World...

News story: New Commissioning for Value focus packs to help improve cardiovascular disease commissioning
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

PHE’s National Cardiovascular Intelligence Network (NCVIN) has published Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) focus packs as part of Commissioning for Value, a collaborative project between PHE, NHS Right Care...

Press release: Multi-million pound deal to build new affordable homes
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities across the country are set to benefit from thousands of new affordable homes under a multi-million pound deal announced by Housing Minister Kris Hopkins.

A total of 13 housing associations...

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

Updated: Added recipient number 32 - Jacquie Johnston-Lynch.

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

9. Amir Cheema...
News story: £15.6 million transport boost for Crewe
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Work on the Crewe Green Link Road can start following government agreement to fund the scheme.

The Department for Transport will fund up to &pound;15.6 million of the &pound;26.4 million scheme...

Press release: PM phone call with Petro Poroshenko
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the call, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister congratulated Petro Poroshenko on an emphatic election victory and praised the Ukrainian people for their determination to...

Speech: Government must make the case for you to share
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

This article first appeared in the June edition of Wired magazine.

When government’s work well, they safeguard citizens’ health, wellbeing, resilience and security, and they increase prosperity...

Press release: Transparency at the heart of answer to late payment
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Following a consultation in which a clear majority of businesses called for more disclosure to tackle late payment, the government will require larger firms to publish information of their payment practices, ...

Press release: BIS publishes strengthened intervention process to drive up standards in further education
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Details of the process to tackle underperformance in further education have been published today (30 May 2014) by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

The Further Education (FE) ...

News story: Minister opens new roundabout for Goole
seen at 14:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill visited Goole today (30 May 2014) to open a new &pound;1.5 million roundabout which will cut down on congestion and help boost the local economy.

The roundabout ...

Statistics - national statistics: Personal tax credits: Finalised award statistics - geographical statistics 2012 to 2013
seen at 11:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

The breakdown summaries are for Countries, English Regions, Local Authorities, Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies and Scottish Parliamentary Constituencies.

Transparency data: DFID spend over £500 for April 2014
seen at 11:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

DFID spend over &pound;500 for April 2014.

Policy paper: UK NCP initial assessment: complaint against G4S
seen at 11:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

This statement records the decision of the UK National Contact Point (NCP) to accept for further consideration a complaint from Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights (LPHR) against G4S.

Transparency data: How the National Offender Management Service works
seen at 11:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

The National Offender Management Service (NOMS) was created as an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice in July 2008.

This document explains who NOMS are, what they do and how they operate, as well...

Form: PPI compliance reporting template
seen at 11:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Compliance reports must be completed annually by Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) providers, and returned to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in accordance with Article 12 of the Payment Protection...

Transparency data: NOMS organisation chart: May 2014
seen at 11:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This has been updated following recent organisation changes.

An organisational diagram showing the structure of the National Offender Management Service including directors and their senior staff...

Guidance: Exporting to New Zealand
seen at 11:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2014 version of the exporting to New Zeland guide.

A detailed guide on doing business in and with New Zealand. The guide contains information on:

challenges of doing business in New Zealand...
Transparency data: UK Guarantees scheme: prequalified projects
seen at 11:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: removed Intercity Express Programme (IEP): East Coast Main Line

This table lists the status of projects that are currently prequalified for the UK Guarantees scheme and are seeking finance.

Transparency data: Borders and immigration transparency data
seen at 11:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

This document contains data on:

Border Force clearance of passengers at the border drug seizure volumes drug seizures convention on international trade in endangered species seizures and volumes...
Speech: Chancellor: 1400 reasons why we’re better off together
seen at 11:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

We all want the best for our country. The last few years haven’t been easy. Turning around Britain’s – and Scotland’s – fortunes has been a collective effort taking time, hard work and sacrifice from millions...

Press release: Weekend overnight closures for £7million M6 widening work
seen at 11:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways Agency is widening the northbound carriageway of the M6 ahead of and through junction 32 at Broughton Interchange where the motorway meets the M55.

To lay out traffic management for the work...

News story: PHE provides MERS warning posters to airports
seen at 11:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) is providing two posters to major UK airports to warn about the risks of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The first poster gives general advice for travellers...

News story: Fans advised to avoid health penalties at the World Cup in Brazil
seen at 11:30, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).

As the England football team prepares for its final home game today (Friday 30 May) before heading to Brazil for the World Cup, Public Health England (PHE) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC...

Transparency data: ESF funding for Yorkshire and the Humber
seen at 10:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced Skills Funding Agency PDF with revised version.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ...
FOI release: Independent equine expert's report
seen at 10:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Report - FOI independent equine expert’s report to the EDMA on the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) project funding applications.

Statistics: Prison population figures: 2014
seen at 10:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 30 May 2014 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2014.

Earlier editions

Open consultation: RHI biomethane injection to grid tariff review
seen at 10:31, 30 May in Search (Our copy).

This consultation on the RHI biomethane injection to grid tariff seeks views from industry on the proposed adjustment to the biomethane to grid tariff. The consultation presents two tariff options: banding and...

Consultation outcome: Late payment of finance: building a responsible payment culture
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Updated: Adding government response document

Thousands of businesses experience severe administrative and financial burdens every year, simply because they are not paid on time. Late payment stops these...

Transparency data: Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: April 2014
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These documents show spending by the Planning Inspectorate over &pound;250 for April 2014.

Correspondence: Direction issued to Isle of Wight Council
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Ofsted inspected the Isle of Wight’s child protection services on 26 November 2012. The resulting report, published on 15 January 2013, judged the council as ‘inadequate’ overall. In response, ministers...

Transparency data: Government Procurement Card HMT spend greater than £500: March 2014
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In May 2010 the Coalition Government set up new standards for transparency in government. The Minister for the Cabinet Office has committed government to publishing procurement card spending data over &pound...

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: April 2014
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In May 2010 the coalition government set up new standards for transparency in government. All departments have committed to publish any spend over &pound;25,000.

Spotlight On: London 2012 double Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds
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We spoke to Ellie Simmonds as she took part in a National Lottery Good Causes funded Sportivate session in Loughborough
News story: Scottish export review findings published
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An independent review looking at how best to support the global ambitions of Scottish businesses has been published today.

In 2012 Brian Wilson, the Chairman of Harris Tweed Hebrides and a former trade...

Press release: North Wales boost as prison contract is awarded to Lend Lease
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The contract proposals offer a significant benefit to the north Wales economy and by creating jobs and opportunities ties in with this Government’s long term plan to build a stronger, more resilient economy. ...

Press release: Hwb i Ogledd Cymru wrth i Lend Lease ennill contract carchar
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Bydd cynigion y contract yn esgor ar fudd sylweddol i economi Gogledd Cymru a, thrwy greu swyddi a chyfleoedd, mae’n cyd-fynd â chynllun tymor hir y Llywodraeth i greu economi cryfach a mwy gwydn. Mae’r contract...

Crime Statistics - Focus on Victimisation and Public Perceptions, 2012/13
seen at 09:31, 30 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Public perceptions of the police, police visibility and perceptions of the police and experiences of crime among 10 to 15 year olds in England and Wales.
Monthly Births and Deaths (Northern Ireland) - April 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of births and deaths registered each month.
Waiting Times for Suspected Cancer Patients - quarter ending March 2014
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Cancer waiting.
NHS Inpatient and Outpatient Waiting: Elective Admission Events - quarter ending March 2014
seen at 09:31, 30 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Quarterly monitoring of hospital inpatient activity
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit Statistics, Finalised Award - May 2014
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Retrospective picture of finalised annual awards and payments made to families who claimed WTC and or CTC in the previous year; provides details on family circumstance and average entitlement as well as a supplement...
Alcohol Bulletin - April 2014
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Monthly statistics on clearances of alcohol products and duty receipts for the UK. Previously listed under 'Alcohol Duties Statistical Bulletin'.
Transparency data: Sixth-form college devolved formula capital: allocation data
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Updated: Added explanation of the sixth-form DFC

Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) is capital funding that is calculated on a formulaic basis for all maintained mainstream nursery, primary and secondary schools...

Transparency data: ESF funding for London
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Updated: Replaced Skills Funding Agency PDF with updated version.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

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name of each project ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
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Updated: Replaced Skills Funding Agency PDF with updated version.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation (CFO) and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project...
Consultation outcome: Copyright: UK orphan works licensing scheme
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Updated: This consultation has been transitioned from IPO website. We have added the original consultation document and published the government response on 30 May 2014.

We want to know your views on the...

Transparency data: DWP and CMG payments over £500 with a Government Procurement Card (GPC): 2014
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Updated: Published March 2014 data.

In line with the current Government transparency guidelines DWP publishes all Government Procurement Card (GPC) payments of &pound;500 and over. This transparency...

Transparency data: ESF funding for East of England
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Updated: Replaced Skills Funding Agency PDF with updated version.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

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Transparency data: ESF funding for East Midlands
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Updated: Replaced Skills Funding Agency PDF with updated version.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

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Transparency data: ESF funding for Merseyside
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Updated: Replaced Skills Funding Agency PDF with updated version.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation (CFO) and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project...
Transparency data: ESF funding for the North East
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Updated: Replaced Skills Funding Agency PDF with revised version.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

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Transparency data: ESF funding for the South East
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Updated: Replaced Skills Funding Agency PDF with revised version.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

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Transparency data: ESF funding for the South West
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Updated: Replaced Skills Funding Agency PDF with revised version.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

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Research and analysis: Eight great technologies: satellites
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Updated: Additional infographic added

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...

Transparency data: ESF funding for the West Midlands
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Updated: Replaced Skills Funding Agency PDF with revised version.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for South Yorkshire
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Updated: Replaced Skills Funding Agency PDF with revised version.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

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name of each project ...
Transparency data: Actual transactions exceeding £500: March 2014
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The document below sets out details of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) expenditure with suppliers via Government Procurement Card covering transactions that exceed &pound;500 during March 2014.

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
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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...

Statistics - national statistics: Child and Working Tax Credits statistics: finalised annual awards: 2012 to 2013
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These statistics show detailed figures on the 30-hour element, family size and annual entitlement.

Statistical data set: Border and immigration transparency data
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The Home Office business plan lists the key input and impact indicators relating to borders and immigration. Input indicators show the full costs of these activities. Impact indicators measure the extent to which...

Transparency data: HMRC's departmental spend over £25,000: April 2014
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The coalition government is committed to publishing departmental spend over &pound;25,000 as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

Statistics - national statistics: Child and Working Tax Credits statistics: finalised annual awards, supplement on payments: 2012 to 2013
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They include data on whether claimants were under or overpaid, by size of under or overpayment, and data on family income.

Guidance: Further Education Commissioner: intervention process
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This document explains:

the role and purpose of the FE Commissioner details how the FE Commissioner process operates when and how BIS will communicate FE Commissioner intervention lessons BIS has ...
Statistics: Benefit claimants with a main disabling condition of drug and alcohol misuse
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Statistics about the number of claimants receiving Employment and Support Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, or Severe Disablement Allowance who have a primary disabling condition of alcohol misuse and drug misuse...

Transparency data: Workforce management information for HMRC and the VOA: 2014
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Updated: Data for April 2014 added

These data cover:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs Notes

These...

Blitz on homophobic hate crime launched in schools
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The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today launched a new anti-hate crime education campaign in schools to help young people tackle homophobic and transphobic abuse.
Woman posed as spiritual healer to con vulnerable victims out of thousands
seen at 09:30, 30 May in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Juliette D'Souza, 59, (D.O.B 11/09/54) was convicted today at Blackfriars Crown Court of 20 counts of obtaining property by deception and three counts of fraud. She will be sentenced tomorrow at Blackfriars Crown...
Crime Statistics - Focus on Victimisation and Public Perceptions, 2012/13
seen at 02:30, 30 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Public perceptions of the police, police visibility and perceptions of the police and experiences of crime among 10 to 15 year olds in England and Wales.
Monthly Births and Deaths (Northern Ireland) - April 2014
seen at 02:30, 30 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of births and deaths registered each month.
Waiting Times for Suspected Cancer Patients - quarter ending March 2014
seen at 02:30, 30 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cancer waiting.
NHS Inpatient and Outpatient Waiting: Elective Admission Events - quarter ending March 2014
seen at 02:30, 30 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Quarterly monitoring of hospital inpatient activity
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit Statistics, Finalised Award - May 2014
seen at 02:30, 30 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Retrospective picture of finalised annual awards and payments made to families who claimed WTC and or CTC in the previous year; provides details on family circumstance and average entitlement as well as a supplement...
Alcohol Bulletin - April 2014
seen at 02:30, 30 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on clearances of alcohol products and duty receipts for the UK. Previously listed under 'Alcohol Duties Statistical Bulletin'.