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19 June 2014

News story: Helen Grant interview on holidays - the facts
seen at 23:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Transcript from the interview

Question: With the row going on now with the passports is that a good opportunity for you to remind people that if they are struggling to get passports they can avoid the hassle...

Education: Technical and Vocational (Lord Nash)
seen at 20:30, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Friend the Minister of State for Enterprise & Skills (Matthew Hancock) made the following announcement: A successful economy needs qualifications that are of a high quality, benefit the young people that...

National Minimum Wage (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 20:30, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Employment Relations and Consumer Affairs (Jenny Willott) has today made the following statement.

I am pleased to announce that the Government...

Speech: “An estimated 20 million people will endure the pains from food insecurity this year”
seen at 20:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President,

I thank Special Envoy Sellassie for her briefing, and take this opportunity to welcome her into her new role.

I also want to thank the Secretary-General’s Special Representative...

Guidance: Armed forces corporate covenant: signed pledges (part 2)
seen at 18:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for the armed forces community. It complements the armed forces covenant and sits alongside...

Guidance: Construction price indices: improvements
seen at 18:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This article is 1 of 2 published to keep users informed of developments to the methodology for construction price and cost indices. The other article, How construction price statistics are used (PDF, 80KB...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 16 June 2014
seen at 18:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOIs.

Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) week commencing 16 June 2014.

Policy paper: City Deal: Sunderland and South Tyneside
seen at 18:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

The Sunderland City Deal will allow the city and the North East to build on its strength in advanced manufacturing, particularly around the automotive sector.

By 2027 Sunderland City Council predict ...

Policy paper: City Deal: Tees Valley
seen at 18:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

The Tees Valley City Deal will build upon Teesside’s strengths in large scale production and processing of chemicals, energy (including renewable) and new materials by helping to develop 3 major industrial sites...

Closed consultation: SME finance: help to match SMEs rejected for finance with alternative lenders
seen at 18:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added Andrea Leadsom MP due to policy now coming under her remit

This consultation seeks views on whether the government should legislate to help match SMEs that have been rejected for loans with...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times commencing 19 June 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 such as...

Form: Application for confirmation of British nationality status: form NS
seen at 18:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form.

Use ‘Form NS’ if you believe you have a claim to British nationality but you can’t apply for a British passport because you don’t have the documents you need.

You should read...

Guidance: Penally Gallery Range firing notice
seen at 18:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for July 2014.

The firing notice (sometimes referred to as firing times) for the Penally Gallery Range is presented in PDF format. The notice highlights when the range will...

Guidance: Manorbier range firing/flying notice
seen at 18:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for July 2014.

The firing times presented in PDF format are web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and tablets.

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HSE Annual Report and Accounts 2013/14
seen at 18:30, 19 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The HSE Annual Report 2013/14 reports on the work HSE has undertaken in the financial year, summarising performance together with other key developments in the organisation.

Speech: Transforming the early years workforce
seen at 18:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Transforming the early years workforce: Leadership and improvement aspirations for the early years workforce of the future, the journey to get there and how to make early years a career of choice.

Thank you ...

Press release: Call for views on expansion of loans in further education
seen at 18:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has today (19 June 2014) launched a consultation on expanding and simplifying the loan system for further education learners.

Advanced Learning...

News story: Households face costly bills for home improvements under Welsh Government planning rules
seen at 18:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Households could be hit with costly extra bills for home improvements under plans by the Welsh Government to levy a so-called “Conservatory Tax” which should be scrapped, the ...

Speech: Global Dementia Legacy Event: David Cameron’s speech
seen at 18:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

6 months ago, Britain hosted the world’s first G8 dementia summit.

Our message was clear: it’s time for a global fight-back against dementia.

A global effort to raise awareness and help...

News story: UK calls for constructive engagement on World Bank Roghun report
seen at 18:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

A Foreign Office spokesperson said:

We welcome the 17 June publication of The World Bank’s draft independent report on the Roghun hydropower project and the associated technical studies. These...

News story: Big opportunities ahead for UK Rail Supply Chain
seen at 18:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Rail industry suppliers are set to benefit from government investment to help them win new business, create jobs and generate economic growth, ministers have announced.

With £38 billion being...

Speech: Nick Clegg at BIS Manufacturing Summit
seen at 18:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Growing optimism

For the first time, I think, since these summits began, there’s a real sense of optimism emerging – albeit cautiously – about the future of British manufacturing.

Our economy is growing...

Press release: Negotiations begin for £120m China beef and lamb export deal
seen at 18:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Owen Paterson welcomed a new agreement between Defra and the Chinese authorities to begin negotiations on opening export routes for British beef and lamb suppliers to China, achieved during UK and China trade...

News story: Ed Vaizey meets young music and dance stars of the future at Newham Music Hub
seen at 18:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Ed Vaizey experienced first-hand how the government’s investment of £170 million in music education hubs is transforming music and cultural opportunities for young people when he visited the Newham ...

Notice: Julian Trim: application made to impound water
seen at 16:31, 19 June 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...
Guidance: ESF 2007 to 2013: newsletters
seen at 16:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issue 53 of the ESF newsletter

The fortnightly newsletter for the European Social Fund (ESF) 2007 to 2013 programme in England covers local and national ESF news. It includes:

evaluation...
Consultation outcome: Equal pay audits: a further consultation
seen at 16:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government Response added

In June 2012, the government published its response to the Modern Workplaces: Equal Pay consultation, which sets out our commitment to introduce regulations for...

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 16:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed partnership grant funding in Essex - out of date.

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

Notice: Environment Agency: application made to abstract water and impound water
seen at 16:31, 19 June 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: Environment Agency: application made to abstract (take) water
seen at 16:31, 19 June 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...
Transparency data: Monthly workforce management information: 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include data for May 2014.

Monthly workforce management information for the period covering April 2014 to March 2015 will be added to this page so that it can be downloaded.

Research and analysis: What staying in the United Kingdom means for Scotland
seen at 16:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The Scottish independence referendum on September 18 is the most important choice people in Scotland will ever make.

The UK government wants the best for Scotland and...

Notice: RG27 0LJ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 19 June 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: BIS government procurement card spend over £500: January 2014
seen at 16:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

How much BIS spent (if over &pound;500) using government procurement cards (GPC) in January 2014.

Notice: Clean Power (UK) Ltd proposed energy recovery facility on Moor Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands
seen at 16:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The latest information on the Clean Power (UK) Ltd application to the Environment Agency for an environmental permit to operate an energy recovery facility (ERF) to incinerate and process non-hazardous...

Guidance: Bulletin: April and May 2014
seen at 16:30, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

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Notice: LN6 3LQ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 19 June 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...

Guidance: School capacity survey 2014: guides for local authorities
seen at 16:30, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

The document ‘School capacity survey 2014: guide for local authorities’ explains how local authorities should complete the school capacity survey 2014.

‘School capacity survey 2014: guide to forecasting...

Statistics: Standards and policies for HM Treasury statistics
seen at 16:30, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: confirmed date for 'Public Spending Statistics – 2013/14' as 10 July

The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 required the UK Statistics Authority to publish a Code of Practice for...

Notice: BD15 0BS: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 19 June 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...

Guidance: Common basic data set (CBDS): database
seen at 16:30, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the common basic data set (CBDS) database with 12 June 2014 version.

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

Spectacular mountain blast marks major milestone for world's largest telescope
seen at 16:30, 19 June in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
June 19 2014 - The top of a 3000 metre mountain high up in the Chilean Andes will be blasted off this Thursday evening to create the plateau needed for what will soon be home to the European Extremely Large Telescope...
Find out how we support SMEs at Venturefest Oxford 2014
seen at 16:30, 19 June in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) will be joining high-tech organisations and businesses from across Oxfordshire at this year's Venturefest Oxford 2014 at the SaÑ—d Business School.
Record-keeping must improve to protect member savings – latest research published
seen at 16:30, 19 June in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Pension scheme record-keeping must improve to protect the hard-earned savings of members, The Pensions Regulator warned today.
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Sir Nicholas Macpherson
seen at 16:30, 19 June in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Sir Nicholas Macpherson regarding HM Treasury breach of Pre-release access to statistics produced by ONS
Press release: Overnight closures of A38 near Burton Upon Trent
seen at 16:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The joints allow structures to expand and contract with seasonal changes in temperature.

The work involves a full overnight closure of the A38 northbound carriageway between the Clay Mills junction and...

News story: Rosetta’s comet: expect the unexpected
seen at 16:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The picture was captured on 4 June by Rosetta’s scientific camera, and is the most recent full-resolution image from the narrow-angle sensor. It has been used to help fine-tune Rosetta’s navigation towards comet...

News story: Search for Oil and Gas Authority Chief Executive
seen at 16:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Edward Davey MP commissioned Sir Ian Wood to lead a review of the UK’s offshore oil and gas production because, while investment levels are rising and near-term prospects are strong, there are new challenges ...

Press release: Call for views on expansion of loans in further education
seen at 16:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has today (19 June 2014) launched a consultation on expanding and simplifying the loan system for further education learners.

Advanced Learning...

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

Updated: Added recipient number 46 - Joanne Curtis.

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

33. Richard Angel (London...
News story: Closing Camp Bastion
seen at 16:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

It takes an experienced eye to see it, but Camp Bastion, when viewed from above, is a good example of the contrast between British and American town planning. As a chartered civil engineer, and Joint Force Support...

News story: FCO Permanent Under Secretary twitter Q&A
seen at 16:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

On Tuesday 24 June, during his visit to Aberdeen University, Permanent Under Secretary and Head of the Diplomatic Service, Sir Simon Fraser will be answering questions about international careers in the Civil...

Speech: Speech by the Secretary of State for Wales to the annual Welsh Local Government Association conference
seen at 16:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Check against delivery

Introduction

Today, I want to talk to you about our changing local democracy.

About what I believe is the need radically to decentralise power: to move it away from Westminster...

News story: Ministers back dementia prevention call for action
seen at 16:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking at the first Global Dementia Legacy Event in London today (19 June 2014), Jon Rouse, Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health, said that health...

Open consultation: Future development of loans in further education
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

We would like to gather views on proposals for a further expansion of loans in the further education sector. The proposed expansion aims to:

provide access to learning for the widest possible group of people...
FOI release: Covent Garden Market redevelopment
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Covent Garden Market FOI: information about the proposals for the redevelopment of the Covent Garden Market and the initial processes that were undertaken.

Correspondence: Minister's letter to the chair of the Animals in Science Committee
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Minister Norman Baker has requested Dr John Landers, chair of the Animals in Science Committee to review both the Animals in Science Inspectorate’s report and Imperial College’s independent report on the incidences...

Guidance: Improving oral health: an evidence-informed toolkit for local authorities
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This document aims:

to support local authorities (LAs) to commission oral health improvement programmes for children and young people aged up to 19 years to enable LAs to review and evaluate existing ...
Consultation outcome: Single-use plastic bag charge for England: call for evidence
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added.

We are requesting evidence on how a charge for single-use plastic (carrier) bags will work in England. The key issues that we would like to receive further evidence...

Policy paper: Enforcement Sanctions Policy
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An updated version of the guide containing new driving licence offences has been added.

All road traffic and construction & use offences are laid down in the appropriate legislation. These ...

Corporate report: Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority business plan, 2014 to 2018
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out CICA’s aims and objectives and how they will achieve these over the next 4 years.

Guidance: Priority School Building Programme 2 (PSBP2)
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional guidance added and online expression of interest form live

On 1 May 2014, the Minister of State for Schools David Laws made a statement announcing the government’s plans for a...

Transparency data: Ministers' gifts, hospitality, meetings, travel Oct - Dec 2013
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Ministers’ gifts, hospitality, meetings, travel Oct - Dec 2013

Consultation outcome: Consultation on the PIP assessment 'moving around' activity
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published first set of 700 responses to the consultation from individuals.

From April 2013 Disability Living Allowance (DLA) began to be replaced for new claimants with a new benefit, Personal ...

Policy paper: Treasury Minutes: June 2014
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Government departments respond to the Public Accounts Committee reports through a Treasury Minute.

Transparency data: Special Adviser gifts, hospitality, meetings with senior media Oct-Dec 2013
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Special Adviser gifts, hospitality, meetings with senior media Oct-Dec 2013

Guidance: EFA e-bulletin: 19 June 2014
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).
Items for academies Action Priority School Building Programme 2 applications Information Risk protection arrangements (RPA) for academy trusts Information New payment profiles for...
Notice: DL14 6JX: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 19 June 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: Your rights if you are accused (manual of service law: JSP 830)
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised Annex G - Your rights if you're accused under the service justice system booklet.

This guide is to help you understand your rights, and what help is available to you, if you are to...

Guidance: Commanding officers guide (manual of service law: JSP 830 volume 1)
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised Chapters 4, 5, 6 and amendments list.

This volume is intended to provide guidance to those involved in decision making and the administration of discipline at unit level. It covers...

Guidance: Manual of service law forms and leaflets
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Annex I to Chapter 4.

Certain annexes and appendices of the ‘Manual of service law’ (MSL) have been created as forms, some of which can be completed electronically, or as leaflets or guidance...

Statistics - national statistics: Total income from farming in the UK
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include aggregate balance sheet.

This publication gives information about the aggregate income of the UK agriculture sector, known as Total Income from Farming (TIFF), a measure of ...

Guidance: Points-based system: Tier 2
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance about how it decides applications for those who wish to enter or remain in the UK as a Tier 2 migrant.

Corporate report: DBS Strategic plan 2014 - 2017
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Strategic and corporate business plan for the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Corporate report: The Health and Safety Executive annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) annual report and accounts summarises HSE’s performance during 2013 to 2014, together with other developments in the organisation.

Corporate report: Independent Living Fund annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This publication is the Independent Living Fund (ILF) annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2014.

The ILF is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Work and Pensions...

Corporate report: ACRE annual report 2013
seen at 14:32, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

ACRE’s annual report covers work undertaken by the committee in 2013, including:

full details on applications to release or market GMOs which ACRE was asked by the goverment to consider the progress ...
Carlisle firm in court after trainee scaffolder injured in fall
seen at 14:31, 19 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Carlisle scaffolding firm has been fined &pound;15,000 after an employee was seriously injured when he fell more than six metres through a roof light.
INDG296(rev2) – Hand-arm vibration: A guide for employees
seen at 14:31, 19 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This pocket card is for employees who regularly use hand-held powered equipment. It explains what hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is, what the symptoms are and how to reduce the risks of developing the disease...

Case 289 – Builder quits job after being ordered to remove England flags
seen at 14:31, 19 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A furious builder has quit his job in London after he was ordered to remove two flags which he put up to support England in the World Cup.

News story: Government unveils major boost to social investment sector
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Strategy to grow social investment market

In its 2014 progress report, the Cabinet Office reflects on the huge strides made in the market over the past 3 years, including

the introduction of the world’...
Press release: New video shows Dart Charge progress
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The video shows the installation of five new gantries that have been installed in recent weeks at the entrance to the Dartford tunnels and on the Queen Elizabeth II bridge.

The video has been published...

Press release: Barrier repairs for M53 at Bebington, Merseyside
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways Agency project sponsor Jakub Malaj said:

‘This important work will ensure drivers can continue to enjoy safe journeys along this section of the M53.

The &pound;330,000 project...

News story: Hazard perception test wins road safety award
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The hazard perception test won the John Smart Road Safety award at the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Awards 2014.

The award recognises the hazard perception test’s...

Press release: Resurfacing on the A27, East Sussex
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Resurfacing work will take place in stages overnight on the A27 between Middle Farm and Tilton Farm and on the eastern approach to Berwick Roundabout.

Anita Waterton, Highways Agency Project Sponsor said...

News story: PHE publishes new guidance on improving oral health
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England today (19 June 2014) published new guidance for local authorities to help improve the oral health of children and young people. The guidance makes recommendations to help local authorities...

Speech: Transforming the early years workforce.
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Transforming the early years workforce: Leadership and improvement aspirations for the early years workforce of the future, the journey to get there and how to make early years a career of choice.

Thank you ...

Press release: William Wood appointed to the Civil Justice Council
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor has appointed William Wood to the Civil Justice Council (CJC) as the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) member for 3 years starting on 1 July 2014.

William Wood QC was called to ...

Speech: Mediation and government
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Alan, ladies and gentlemen.

I am grateful to Sir Alan and the CMC Board for the opportunity to give the keynote address at today’s conference. It is a pleasure to be here.

It is also my ...

Press release: Clegg and Cable: manufacturing crucial to economic recovery
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).
companies urged to bid into &pound;200 million Regional Growth Fund new evidence of manufacturing jobs returning to the UK funding for Rolls Royce as part of drive to boost skills &pound;7 million...
Speech: David Laws speech on grammar schools
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a great pleasure to be here today and have the chance to say a few words on social mobility.

I would like to set out how government and grammar schools can work together to help every child succeed...

Speech: Chief Secretary on Scotland's future
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

I want to start by saying a word of thanks to ICAS.

Anton – you and your team do an amazing job.

You are a powerful voice for your profession…

… not only in this country…

… but...

Press release: Traineeship funding consultation emphasises outcomes for young people
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Consultation on traineeships: funding reform in England.

Traineeships are currently funded using the same arrangements as further education rather than a bespoke approach. The consultation proposes...

Speech: Backing British tourism
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for that introduction.

And thank you ladies and gentlemen.

It’s a real pleasure to be here.

And a welcome opportunity to talk about some areas of government policy that impact...

Press release: Work to improve A1 Black Cat roundabout starts next week
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The &pound;5.6m scheme will ease congestion at this important roundabout, improve journey time for road users and improve safety. It is part of the Government’s &pound;317million pinch point programme...

Press release: Cracking Ideas amongst UK’s young people
seen at 14:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Three innovative young people from England, Wales and Scotland have been awarded national prizes in the Cracking Ideas 2013-14 competition at a ceremony held at the M Shed Bristol today (19 June 2014). The competition...

Notice: Quantities available for the next round of poultrymeat import quotas
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Notice Updated for July

For the subperiod 1 October 2014 to 31 December 2014 you may apply for import licences and import rights between 1 July 2014 and 7 July 2014.

It is your responsibility...

Guidance: Quality Protocol: Flat glass
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This Quality Protocol sets out end of waste criteria for the production of processed cullet from waste flat glass. If these criteria are met, the processed cullet will normally be regarded as having been fully...

Guidance: Quality Protocol: Non-packaging plastics
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This Quality Protocol sets out end of waste criteria for the production of secondary raw materials from waste non-packaging plastics. If these criteria are met, processed waste non-packaging plastic will normally...

Guidance: Quality Protocol: Tyre-derived rubber materials
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This Quality Protocol sets out end of waste criteria for the production and use of tyre-derived rubber materials from source-segregated waste tyres. If these criteria are met, tyre-derived rubber materials will...

Statistics: Youth custody data
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: April report published

Monthly statistics on the population in custody of children and young people within secure children’s homes (SCHs), secure training centres (STCs) and young offender institutions...

Guidance: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, June 2014
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Business Statement for 19 June 2014.

This page sets out the Business Statements by the Leader of the House of Commons for June 2014.

The Business Statement takes place every Thursday...

Policy paper: Response to report on European casework
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Response to the report by the Chief Independent Inspector of Borders and Immigration on the rights of European citizens and their spouses to come to the UK; on the application process and the tackling of abuse...

Policy paper: Response to the inspection of the Glasgow Public Enquiry Office
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

In response to the December 2013 report by the the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, John Vine, into the services offered in Glasgow.

Four of the chief inspector’s recommendations...

Guidance: Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added July edition of the Salisbury Plain newsletter.

The Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter provides news and updates about current and planned activities concerning training and ...

Notice: PL30 3PN: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:31, 19 June 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: ILF expenditure, May 2014
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Details of the Independent Living Fund’s expenditure for May 2014, including:

administrative expenditure, in relation to the direct running of the organisation programme expenditure, which includes grants...
Notice: BA3 4UQ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:31, 19 June 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: SO21 2AA: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:31, 19 June 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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Independent report: Inspection of the service provided by Glasgow Public Enquiry Office
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This unannounced inspection examined the premium services provided to applicants by the Glasgow Public Enquiry Office (PEO). It assessed whether they were delivered efficiently and effectively, with the customer...

Corporate report: Administrative justice and tribunals annual performance report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This is the first annual Ministry of Justice (MoJ) report on the progress of the strategic work programme.

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (AJTC) was abolished in August 2013 and many...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire (ref: 2199037, 18 June 2014)
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission for expansion of studio facilities.

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Lichfield Road North, Hammerwich/Brownhills, Walsall (ref: 2177876, 18 June 2014)
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission for residential caravan site for traveller family and works.

Policy paper: The rights of European citizens and their spouses to come to the UK: Inspecting the application process and the tackling of abuse
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

An inspection of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Home Office’s handling of this European casework by John Vine CBE QPM, Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration.

FOI release: Guest speakers
seen at 11:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on payments made by DECC to guest speakers.

Press release: Iraq: meeting of National Security Council
seen at 11:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the meeting, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

“Today’s National Security Council discussion focused on the grave situation in Iraq and the impact of the conflict on domestic security...

Press release: New video shows Dart Charge progress
seen at 11:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The video shows the installation of five new gantries that have been installed in recent weeks at the entrance to the Dartford tunnels and on the Queen Elizabeth II bridge.

The video has been published...

News story: Longer truck trial report published
seen at 11:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The second annual report on the trial of longer semi-trailers which is helping to reduce traffic and cut carbon emissions has been published today (19 June 2014), Transport Minister Stephen Hammond has...

News story: Prime Minister reappoints Chairman and 3 Trustees of Tate
seen at 11:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

David Cameron has reappointed Lord Browne of Madingley as Tate Chairman until 31 July 2017. He has also reappointed Mala Gaonkar until 7 March 2018, Gareth Thomas until 31 March 2018, and Maja Hoffmann until...

News story: Richard Ayre reappointed to the BBC Trust
seen at 11:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Ayre’s reappointment was made by Her Majesty The Queen by Order in Council, on advice from DCMS Ministers through the Prime Minister.

Biographical details

After a career as a broadcasting journalist...

Press release: Around 300,000 people escape long-term unemployment thanks to the Work Programme
seen at 11:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Work Programme was launched in June 2011 and overhauled how the very hardest to help claimants are supported off benefits and into work through flexible and tailored support where providers are paid by results...

Research and analysis: The Applicability of the Laws of War to Cyberspace: Exploration and Contention
seen at 10:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Xu Longdi is an Associate Research Fellow at the China Institute of International Studies. In this article he looks at the ongoing international debate on the applicability of the laws of war in cyberspace.

Statistics: Court statistics (quarterly) January to March 2014
seen at 10:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This report presents the latest statistics on type and volume of cases that are received and processed through the court system of England and Wales in the first quarter of 2014 (January to March). This report...

Corporate report: CMA and CAA memorandum of understanding
seen at 10:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This memorandum of understanding (MoU) sets out the working arrangements between the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in relation to their concurrent competition...

Statistics: MOD timetable for future releases of National and Official Statistics
seen at 10:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added update release calendar.

Ministry of Defence (MOD) timetable for future releases of National and Official Statistics. Includes changes to announced release dates.

Statistics: DBS criminal record checks: police performance
seen at 10:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the figures for April and 60 day figures for March.

These are the published service standards of the police disclosure units.

These figures are available because police disclosure...

Guidance: Evaluation of the longer semi-trailer trial: annual report 2013
seen at 10:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This document presents the findings from the second year of the longer semi-trailer trial.

Background to the longer semi-trailer trial

The longer semi-trailer trial was launched in 2012 following...

Guidance: Low carbon truck trial: first year executive summary
seen at 10:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This executive summary describes the progress of low carbon truck trial projects in their first year and sets out the issues identified and lessons learnt during that year.

Background to the low carbon truck...
Guidance: Logistics growth review: update 2014
seen at 10:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This document provides an update of progress on the main actions set out in the government’s 2011 Logistics growth review.

Statutory guidance: Fire protection arrangements (MSIS 12)
seen at 10:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Chapter 9 updated to revision 4/14

The statutory provisions covering fire protection are:

the merchant shipping (fire protection: large ships) regulations 1998; the merchant shipping (fire...
Young Writers Festival launches in Ludlow
seen at 10:30, 19 June in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Young Writers Festival launches in Ludlow
News story: UK Export Finance: annual report and accounts published
seen at 10:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Export Finance, the UK’s export credit agency, provided &pound;2.3 billion of support to UK exporters to help businesses achieve sustainable growth in the financial year 2013 to 2014.

The...

Statement to Parliament: London and Continental Railways
seen at 10:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

I can today (19 June 2014) inform the House that the Department for Transport has transferred its 40% stake in Eurostar (held through London and Continental Railways to Her Majesty’s Treasury.

News story: £10m broadfund fund - winning bids announced
seen at 10:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Government has today announced the successful bids for its &pound;10m innovation fund to explore ways to take superfast broadband to the most remote and hardest to reach places in the UK. Eight different ...

Press release: New video shows Dart Charge progress
seen at 10:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The video shows the installation of five new gantries that have been installed in recent weeks at the entrance to the Dartford tunnels and on the Queen Elizabeth II bridge.

The video has been published...

News story: Greg Barker on Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation in Great Britain monthly and quarterly figures
seen at 10:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation in Great Britain monthly and quarterly figures, Gregory Barker, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change said::

“It’s great that May...

Budgeted Expenditure on Special Education Needs Provision in Wales - 2014-15
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on budgeted expenditure on Special Educational Needs (SEN) Provision include data for Wales as reported by Welsh Local Education Authorities.
New House Building in Wales - Janaury to March 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release presents data on houses built by all tenures.
Student Loans in England - Financial Year 2013-14
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents statistics on the status of student loans borrowers and the change in debt in the financial year. The borrowers are English domiciles who studied anywhere in the UK or EU students who studied in England...
Student Loans for Higher Education in Wales - June 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents statistics on the status of student loans borrowers and the change in debt in the financial year. The borrowers are Welsh domiciles who studied anywhere in the UK or EU students who studied in Wales.
Student Loans for Higher Education in Northern Ireland - Financial Year 2013-14
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents statistics on the status of student loans borrowers and the change in debt in the financial year. The borrowers are Northern Ireland domiciles who studied anywhere in the UK or EU students who studied in...
Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries - April 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
Cancer Statistics Registrations, England (Series MB1) - No. 43, 2012
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents national and regional information about cancer incidence.
Retail Sales - May 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains a first estimate of retail sales in volume and value terms, seasonally and non-seasonally adjusted
MQ5: Investment by Insurance Companies, Pension Funds and Trusts - Q1 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release contains quarterly net investment data arising from financial transactions (investments) made by insurance companies, self-administered pension funds, investment trusts, unit trusts and property unit...
Slaughter Statistics - Data to May 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase weights and meat production.
Neighbourhood Statistics - Small Area Pupil Absence and Attainment by Pupil Characteristics in England - 2012 to 2013
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Absence: The tables provide information on pupil residency-based pupil absence broken down by gender. Attainment:The tables provide information on pupil residency-based small area pupil attainment (Early Years...
Statutory Homelessness Statistics, England - January to March 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Data on households found to be homeless.
National Minimum Wage (Jennifer Willott)
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the Government have today written to the Low Pay Commission setting out the remit for its 2015 report.

The Government support the national minimum wage (NMW) because of the...

Technical and Vocational Qualifications (Matthew Hancock)
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A successful economy needs qualifications that are of a high quality, benefit the young people that take them and are valued by employers. We are linking the whole education system more closely to the world of...

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Esther McVey)
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will be held on 19 June 2014 in Luxembourg.

The Council will finalise its contribution to the European Council to take place on 26 and ...

Guidance: Tajikistan – Consular Fees
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

A full list of Consular fees

Notice: NE16 3BJ: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 09:31, 19 June 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...

Research and analysis: United Kingdom, united future: Conclusions of the Scotland analysis programme
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This final paper in the Scotland analysis programme sets out the programme’s key findings on currency, businesses and jobs, the affordability of public services, personal finances, and Scotland’s place in the...

Policy paper: Growing the social investment market: a vision and strategy
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2014 progress update on the social investment strategy.

This document sets out the government’s vision of a thriving social investment market where social ventures can access the capital ...

Research and analysis: Enterprise for all: The relevance of enterprise in education
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This report focuses on entrepreneurial spirit in education. It is the latest in a series of moves from the government to make sure that young people leave education ready to work, with the skills and experience...

Research and analysis: The Applicability of the Laws of War to Cyberspace: Exploration and Contention
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Xu Longdi is an Associate Research Fellow at the China Institute of International Studies. In this article he looks at the ongoing international debate on the applicability of the laws of war in cyberspace.

Transparency data: UKAEA Junior Staff and Pay: March 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Dataset showing junior staff at the UK Atomic Energy Authority at March 2014.

Transparency data: UKAEA Senior Staff Posts and Pay: March 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Dataset showing the posts and salary information for senior staff at UKAEA.

Statistics: Work Programme statistical summary June 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This summary contains the latest Work Programme official statistics on referrals, attachments and validated job outcome and sustainment payments to 31 March 2014. The official statistics aim to reflect the Work...

Statistics: Public attitudes towards electric vehicles: 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

In 2014, when asked about attitudes to and knowledge of electric vehicles:

5% said that they were thinking about buying an electric car or van. 56% said that they had not thought about buying one. ...
Statistical data set: Public attitudes towards electric vehicles (ATT05)
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).
Table ATT0501

Frequency of car and van travel (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 45KB)

Table ATT0502

Frequency of public transport travel (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 40KB)

Table ATT0503 <...
Statistics - national statistics: Neighbourhood statistics in England: academic year 2012 to 2013
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

The tables provide 2013 information on residency-based small area pupil attainment (early years foundation stage profile and key stages 1, 2, 4 and 5) The data is broken down by:

gender free school ...
Statistics: Domestic Green Deal and ECO statistics methodology note
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An updated version of the methodology document.

This note summarises the methodology used to produce estimates of the various elements of the Domestic Green Deal (GD) and Energy Company Obligation...

Form: Regional Growth Fund Programme application form
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regional Growth Fund Round 6 application forms added.

Application forms parts 1 and 2, including guidance, for programme bids to Round 6 of the Regional Growth Fund. Applicants need to complete...

Statistics: Work Programme cohort and Time Series data used in DWP visualisation
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated Work Programme data files updated to reflect new data from the Work Programme statistical release for June 2014.

The visualisation of data about Work Programme referrals, attachments...

Statistics: Employment programme support official statistics
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published information about employment programmes in Northern Ireland.

The Work Programme helps people get back into work. It’s administered by service providers who are paid according to the results...

Statistics: Work Programme official statistics: background information note
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to support the Work Programme statistical summary June 2014 release.

This note provides further information on the Work Programme and Work Programme official statistics. A technical annex...

Statistics: Work Programme: unvalidated job outcome payments to March 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated tables to show cumulative data to 31 March 2014.

This table shows cumulative Work Programme job outcome payments to providers by contract and payment group to 31 March 2014 (prior...

Statistics: The percentage of referrals to the Work Programme that could achieve a job outcome
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated table to show cumulative data to March 2014.

This table shows data regarding the percentage of referrals to the Work Programme that could achieve a job outcome and did achieve...

Form: Regional Growth Fund Project application form
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regional Growth Fund Round 6 application forms added.

Application forms parts 1 and 2, including guidance, for project bids to Round 6 of the Regional Growth Fund. Applicants need to complete both...

Statistics - national statistics: Higher education: National Statistics releases
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Student loans for higher education in England and income contingent repayments: financial year 2013 to 2014 link to publication added.

This document provides a list of links to National Statistics...

Statistics: Green Deal, Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and Insulation Levels in Great Britain, Quarterly report: to March 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This release includes further analysis and geographical breakdowns of published statistics on GD Assessments, Cashback, GD Plans and ECO measures, estimated carbon and energy savings from measures installed and...

Statistics: Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO): monthly statistics (June 2014)
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This release presents the latest statistics on the Green Deal (GD) for the domestic sector (including information on GD Assessments, Plans, Cashback and the GD supply chain). It also includes information on ECO...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly 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...

Guidance: Employer ownership: improving engineering careers
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

This is the first of 3 planned funding calls to develop and increase the stock of engineers. This call is a broadly-based opportunity for government support for training which will encourage employers to invest...

Guidance: Regional Growth fund Round 6: guidance for applicants and bidders
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).
Regional Growth Fund leaflet

Gives information about Regional Growth Fund (RGF) and the launch of Round 6 for bidders.

It explains what RGF supports, eligibility criteria and gives details on State Aid...

Research and analysis: Business Compact: application form, signatories and factsheet
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Champion level criteria and application form added

Resources relating to the Business Compact, which asks businesses and other organisations to open their doors to people from all walks ...

Statistics: Op Herrick casualty and fatality tables: 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Op Herrick casualty and fatality tables to 31 May 2014

Number of Op Herrick (Afghanistan) UK military and civilian casualties and fatalities.

Statistics - national statistics: Statutory homelessness in England: January to March 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

The latest national statistics on statutory homelessness, for January to March 2014, were released on 19 June 2014, under arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Statistics - national statistics: Cattle, sheep and pig slaughter
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include May 2014 figures.

This monthly publication gives UK statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase weights and meat production. Additional information...

Statistics: Freedom of Information statistics: 1 January to 31 March 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI Act) and the associated Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIRs) came fully into force on 1 January 2005. This bulletin presents statistics on their implementation...

Policy paper: Further Education Commissioner: intervention summary assessments
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Above are copies of the Further Education Commissioner’s assessment summaries on the FE Commissioner interventions to date along with copies of the minister’s letters calling for an action plan.

We are...

Statistics: RHI and RHPP deployment data: May 2014
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

The monthly statistics for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) programme present the number of applications and accredited installations on the scheme so far. These figures are broken down by technology type and...

Statistical data set: Live tables on homelessness
seen at 09:31, 19 June in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The following tables have been updated: 770, 771, 773, 774, 775, 777, 778, 779, 780, 781, 782, 784, 784a, 785, 786, 793

Live tables

Figures for individual local authorities are given in tables...

Healthy workplaces manage stress – get involved in the campaign
seen at 09:30, 19 June in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

You or your organisation can participate in the campaign by accessing downloads of the European campaign guide as well as leaflets, flyers and posters – all for free.

Retail Sales, May 2014
seen at 09:30, 19 June in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
A first estimate of retail sales in value and volume terms, seasonally and non-seasonally adjusted.
Cancer Registration Statistics, England, 2012
seen at 09:30, 19 June in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
The number of diagnoses and incidence rates of all types of cancer by age and sex, and by region of residence in England.
MQ5: Investment by Insurance Companies, Pension Funds and Trusts, Q1 2014
seen at 09:30, 19 June in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Information about the investment choices of insurance companies, self-administered pension funds, investment trusts, unit trusts and property unit trusts. Reported in this release are quarterly net investment data...
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey and Chief Constable for Surrey: Report in the public interest
seen at 09:30, 19 June in Audit Commission (Our copy).
This public interest report, by Grant Thornton UK LLP, relates to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey’s decision to terminate the SIREN ICT project during the financial year ended 31 March 2013.
The future of peace operations: a comprehensive review?
seen at 09:30, 19 June in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Our conference on Promoting effective international peace operations in increasingly complex environments closed yesterday. The conference followed the announcement on 11 June 2014 by the UN Secretary...

Press release: Better journeys for passengers on the West Coast Main Line
seen at 09:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

A new deal for rail services on the West Coast Main Line that will bring thousands more seats, free wi-fi and pave the way for new journeys on the route has been awarded to West Coast Trains Limited (Virgin), ...

Statement to Parliament: Rail franchising: InterCity West Coast
seen at 09:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (19 June 2014) I have announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a new directly awarded franchise agreement with West Coast Trains Limited (Virgin). This deal will see Virgin continue...

Speech: High Commissioner's speech at the Queen's Birthday Party Brunei 2014
seen at 09:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ibrahim, Second Minister of Finance at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Pengiran Pengiran, Pehin Pehin, Dato Dato , Datin...

Press release: Contractor appointed for Greater Manchester’s smart motorway
seen at 09:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways Agency has signed a &pound;184 million deal with infrastructure firm Balfour Beatty to oversee the smart motorway scheme on a 17 mile stretch of the network between junction 8 of the M60 near...

News story: Why Scotland is better off as part of the UK
seen at 09:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).
1. People in Scotland get the best of both worlds

The security of being part of the larger United Kingdom and a Scottish Parliament that is strong and getting stronger. As a part of the UK Scotland has 2 governments...

News story: Government unveils major boost to social investment sector
seen at 09:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Strategy to grow social investment market

In its 2014 progress report, the Cabinet Office reflects on the huge strides made in the market over the past 3 years, including

the introduction of the world’...
News story: UK government’s ‘Project Fact’ enters final phase
seen at 09:30, 19 June in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK government today (19 June 2014) publishes the conclusions of the most rigorous and comprehensive analysis of Scotland’s place in the UK ever undertaken.

‘United Kingdom, united future: Conclusions...

Budgeted Expenditure on Special Education Needs Provision in Wales - 2014-15
seen at 02:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on budgeted expenditure on Special Educational Needs (SEN) Provision include data for Wales as reported by Welsh Local Education Authorities.
New House Building in Wales - Janaury to March 2014
seen at 02:31, 19 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release presents data on houses built by all tenures.