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21 July 2014

Speech: "Those who were responsible in the shooting down of MH-17 must be held accountable"
seen at 22:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President,

The United Kingdom welcomes the unanimous adoption of Resolution 2166.

I would like to warmly thank Australia, for its leadership in steering this resolution to adoption. I would...

Press release: Statement on MH17 disaster, and Israel and Gaza: National Security Council Meeting 21 July
seen at 22:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The National Security Council (NSC) met this afternoon to discuss the UK’s response to the MH17 disaster and situation in Eastern Ukraine; and the situation in Israel...

News story: Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: UK government response
seen at 22:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added statement on MH17 disaster, and Israel and Gaza from the National Security Council Meeting.

The Prime Minister has chaired an emergency meeting on flight MH17 and had several discussions ...

Speech: NATO & the Changing Face of Transatlantic Security
seen at 22:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Speech by British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Peter Westmacott at Defense One in Washington, DC.

Introduction

2014 is a year of momentous anniversaries.

200 years since the end of the...

Press release: New UK support for civilians caught up in Gaza violence
seen at 21:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK will provide more than £5 million in emergency support to help tens of thousands of people affected by the violence in Gaza.

This includes £2 million in new funding announced...

Engineering firm in court after workers suffer nerve damage
seen at 20:30, 21 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Nottinghamshire aerospace engineering company has been ordered to pay more than £190,000 in fines and costs for failing to protect its employees from the effects of vibration, after 24 workers were diagnosed...
Decision: St Michael’s Catholic Secondary School
seen at 18:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2638

Type of decision: objection to/referral of admission arrangements - upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Cornwall...

Notice: DN8 5TE: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:31, 21 July 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: GU34 5EP: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:31, 21 July 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: SP3 6LX: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain:

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Form: Consent for school trips and other off-site activities
seen at 18:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This form will cover a child’s participation in any school activity that needs a higher level of risk management or that takes place outside school hours.

Schools can ask parents or guardians to sign ...

Notice: LU7 9PU: Environmental permit application advertisement
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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: Overseas Business Risk - Ukraine
seen at 18:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July update

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in Ukraine.

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Russia
seen at 18:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July update

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in Russia.

Notice: BA12 0LW: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:31, 21 July 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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Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Iran (nuclear proliferation)
seen at 18:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added section: 21 July 2014 – limited sanctions relief remains in place until 24 November 2014

In 2006, the UN Security Council imposed, amongst other matters, asset freeze restrictions...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 21 July 2014
seen at 18:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 21 July 2014.

Corporate report: Financial Reporting Council - annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 18:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is the UK’s independent regulator responsible for promoting high quality corporate governance and reporting to foster investment.

This annual report sets out the ...

Transparency data: CoRWM response to the Welsh Government’s call for evidence
seen at 18:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

In April, the Welsh Government published a call for evidence on the disposal of higher activity radioactive waste. They sought views from the public on the current Welsh Government policy and the various options...

Holyrood Week: Day One
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Holyrood Week: Day One
Tata in court after worker’s serious burns
seen at 18:30, 21 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Tata Steel UK has been fined for safety failings after a worker received serious burns in a rush of hot gas at its plant in Scunthorpe.
Farmer fined £100,000 after worker was killed by reversing trailer
seen at 18:30, 21 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Lincolnshire vegetable farmer has been prosecuted for safety failings after a mother of two was killed when she was run over by a reversing tractor trailer.
Understanding the rules of international relations
seen at 18:30, 21 July in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Fritz Lustig’s son, Robin, is a broadcaster and journalist and former BBC presenter. Here he talks about understanding the rules of relations not only between Germany and Britain but the rest of the world...

World Cup victory sets UK and German ‘high fliers’ in high spirits for a successful 29th British German Forum
seen at 18:30, 21 July in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Wilton Park’s 29th British German Forum convened 50 ‘high fliers’ from Germany and Britain, aged between 25 and 35 to discuss ‘A smarter Europe: cooperation, competition and innovation in the 2020s.’

British...
News story: Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: UK government response
seen at 18:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added statement on the Prime Minister's call with President Putin.

The Prime Minister has chaired an emergency meeting on flight MH17 and had several discussions with other leaders.

Latest...
News story: Home Secretary supports launch of ‘Families Matter’ campaign
seen at 18:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Secretary today backed a national campaign aimed at preventing young people from travelling to Syria and Iraq.

The campaign – ‘Families Matter’ – has been launched by Families Against...

Speech: Prime Minister's statement on Ukraine and Gaza
seen at 18:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Speaker this is the first time the House has met since the tragic loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 last Thursday and it is right to make a statement about this and the ongoing crisis in Israel and Gaza...

News story: Non-executive directors to Bank of England’s Court appointed by Chancellor
seen at 18:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Dido Harding, Don Robert and Dorothy Thompson will join the Bank’s governing body from August this year. Tim Frost, who has been a member of the Court since June 2012, has been reappointed for a further term.

News story: Government takes action to modernise 100 year-old insurance industry rules
seen at 18:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to the bill, delegated powers memorandum, and impact assessment

The government has today introduced the Insurance Bill to Parliament, which will support the growth of Britain’...

News story: Points of Light: July 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 68 - Jean Wilson.

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

54. Christine Howard (Surrey...
News story: New opportunity to test RLR Viewer
seen at 18:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Viewer provides a unique opportunity to get used to the new online maps which will be a key feature of the new Basic Payment Scheme claim process in 2015, including viewing the latest land data. The Viewer...

Statement to Parliament: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
seen at 18:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

In 2010 I decided to make Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council subject to statutory intervention involving the council being overseen by 3 commissioners, appointed by me, and who are also responsible for exercising...

News story: British Army celebrates new division in Germany
seen at 18:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

While the change in title, dropping the word ‘armoured’, might seem slight to some, in fact, the redesignation, as it is known, has huge significance. As part of the changes being implemented under Army 2020 ...

Research and analysis: Aerial measurements of methane emissions from landfills
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This desk-based study has identified the most suitable aerial system, instrumentation and methods to measure the amount of methane released to the atmosphere from UK landfill sites.

It will help the ...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Uganda
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This report looks at the political and economic, intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in Uganda.

Guidance: Update service: How to renew your subscription
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the information about switching off auto-renewal.

Guidance on how to renew your update service subscription after 12 months if you have already joined up.

Policy paper: LEADER approach in the RDPE national delivery framework
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Question and Answer Document updated to Number 6 (July 2014)

Short paper outlining the role of local action groups in funding allocation, and listing LEADER resources and updates.

Guidance: Landnet 42
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

In Landnet 42 you’ll find all the latest news and practice guidance from Land Registry, including articles about:

how and why we’re taking on Local Land Charges searches an enhancement to our award-winning...
Guidance: Priority School Building Programme 2 (PSBP2)
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Deadline for expressions of interest has now passed

Priority School Building Programme: phase 2

The deadline for submitting expressions of interest for the second phase of the Priority School ...

Guidance: Local Growth Fund: housing revenue account borrowing programme (2015 to 2016 and 2016 to 2017)
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated frequently asked questions document.

The housing revenue account borrowing programme makes available an additional &pound;300 million borrowing for 10,000 new affordable homes...

Notice: YO19 6QL: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: H Barker and Son...
Notice: LN11 0TR: Environmental permit application advertisement
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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...

Corporate report: The English Sports Council grant in aid and National Lottery Distribution Fund annual report 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the following information: The English Sports Council annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2014.

FOI release: FOI releases for July 2014
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New FOI data added

MOJ FOI releases for July 2014.

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced local authorities seeking proposals information.

‘Local authorities currently seeking proposers’ contains details of all local authorities seeking proposers to establish a new academy ...

Guidance: New Employment Model consultation results
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to the New Employment Model survey results 2013/14.

The 3 New Employment Model (NEM) consultation reports are as follows:-

NEM consultation phase 1 questionnaire feedback; a ...
Statistics: New Employment Model survey results 2013/14
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to New Employment Model consultation results.

This report provides a summary of responses to a survey of service personnel aimed at exploring attitudes towards current service employment...

Notice: SS0 0RY: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for Radioactive Substances Activity.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency office you ...
Notice: CO7 7SL: Environmental permit application advertisement
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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...

Corporate report: National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the following information: National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014

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

Notice: YO25 9DR: Environmental permit application advertisement
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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: MGN 475(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Recruitment and Placement
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Notice to;

all maritime Recruitment and Placement Services shipowners ship operators ship managers employers of seafarers masters officers seafarers on seagoing ships ordinarily engaged in...
Notice: GL54 2QB: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for Radioactive Substances Activity.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency office you ...
Notice: EX16 7EB: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender notice and decision document for:

Operator name: Geoffrey...
Understanding the value and impacts of cultural experiences
seen at 16:31, 21 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Understanding the value and impacts of cultural experiences
Case 297 – Barefoot customer banned from supermarket
seen at 16:31, 21 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Security guard bans a barefoot customer nursing a swollen foot from entering a supermarket, on health and safety grounds.

FCA announces consultation paper on Retirement reforms and the Guidance Guarantee
seen at 16:31, 21 July in TPAS News (Our copy).

Today the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its consultation to retirement reforms and Guidance Guarantee.  Here at TPAS, we welcome the commitment to a deliver a high quality service to the public...

Treasury announces new role for The Pensions Advisory Service and Money Advice in the delivery of the Guidance Guarantee
seen at 16:31, 21 July in TPAS News (Our copy).

On todays announcement by the Treasury, Michelle Cracknell, Chief Executive of the Pensions Advisory Service, said:

 

"The Pensions Advisory Service welcomes the announcement today by The...

AWS Westfalen Garrison
seen at 16:30, 21 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Please note that with effect 04 Aug 14 Gutersloh AWS and Paderborn AWS will become AWS Westfalen Garrison.

Our contact telephone number for referrals from this date will be: Mil: 79 4340 Civ: 05254...

LSU Satisfaction Survey Results 2014
seen at 16:30, 21 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The Civil Secretary, Jo McKeegan-Brown would like thank everyone who participated in the recent LSU Satisfaction Survey that took place in Apr 14. She was pleased with the responses which identified both positive...

News story: New appointment to Royal Mint Advisory Committee
seen at 16:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Following an open and competitive process, Mrs Blondel Cluff has taken up the appointment for an initial term of five years with the option of a further five-year term. The vacancy arose on the retirement from...

News story: Insolvency Service – relocation of web-based systems has completed
seen at 16:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Insolvency Service – web based systems relocation update

We are pleased to report that the web-based systems; Individual Insolvency Register, ISCIS Online and CHAMP IP have been successfully relocated...

Speech: Prime Minister's statement on Ukraine and Gaza
seen at 16:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Speaker this is the first time the House has met since the tragic loss of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 last Thursday and it is right to make a statement about this and the ongoing crisis in Israel and Gaza...

Statement to Parliament: Independent inquiry panel of experts into child sexual abuse
seen at 16:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):

In my statement to the House on 7 July, I announced that I was establishing an independent inquiry panel of experts in the law and child protection to...

Transparency data: PFI/PF2 tracker: Department for Communities and Local Government
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tracker updated for July 2014

As part of the PF2 commitments on transparency following the PFI review, the government wanted to make the PFI and PF2 data more accessible and comprehensible to the...

Transparency data: Social justice outcomes framework indicators
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

These reports give a summary of our progress in using social justice principles to influence how government, private and voluntary sectors provide services at national and local levels.

We published our...

FOI release: Spend on staff overtime, temporary staff and staff bonuses
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) on spending on staff overtime, temporary staff and staff bonuses.

This information has been released by the Department...

Statistics: BIS compliance with code of practice for statistics
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated pre-release access list

The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 required the UK Statistics Authority to publish a Code of practice for statistics. Only those statistics ...

Corporate report: Service Inquiry: incident involving Gazelle XZ936 on 2 June 2014
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The Service Inquiry into the incident involving Gazelle XZ936 is ongoing. The interim report has been published to inform the military chain of command and the public of the general circumstances of the incident...

Consultation outcome: Freedom and choice in pensions
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response document (Cm 8901) added

Budget 2014 announced the most fundamental change to how people access their pension in almost a century. The government proposes that from April 2015...

Guidance: Working with solicitors
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This guidance from the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner sets out best practice for immigration advisers when working with solicitors.

Corporate report: OISC corporate plan 2012 to 2015 and business plan 2012 to 2015
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The OISC corporate plan is for the period 2012 to 2015. The business plan is for the period 2012 to 2015. Both plans look at improving the organisation’s effectiveness and objectives.

Promotional material: Defence Focus: issue 282
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Defence Focus magazine issue 282 July 2014

Guidance: Interim school teachers' pay and conditions 2014
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh version of the 'Interim school teachers' pay and conditions 2014' document.

This interim publication brings together the 2 parts of the framework for teachers’ pay arrangements in England...

Guidance: Reviewing school leaders' and teachers' pay and conditions
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh version of 'Changes to school teachers' pay and conditions 2014' departmental advice document.

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders school teachers governing bodies...
Guidance: Finland – List of Lawyers
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of lawyers and translators 2014

The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice...

Guidance: Castlemartin firing notice
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended firing times for July 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 Blackberry...

Corporate report: Board Meeting Minutes - March 2013
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Minutes of Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Board Meeting held on 21 March 2013

Policy paper: Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act: anti-social behaviour
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Reform of anti-social behaviour powers: statutory guidance for frontline professionals' published.

Everyone has the right to feel safe in their own homes and neighbourhoods. Yet thousands of people...

FOI release: Civil service fast track apprenticeship scheme within BIS
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) on the civil service fast track apprenticeship scheme including:

relevant salary scale number of apprentices appointed...
Corporate report: Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2014 Departmental Improvement Plan
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Departmental Improvement Plans set out what departments will do to ensure the long term health and success of the department. They are designed to be a useful tool to help departments focus on priorities for ...

Corporate report: Board Meeting Minutes - June 2013
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Minutes of Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Board Meeting held on 20 June 2013

Corporate report: Environment Agency Active Pension Fund annual report and financial statements 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The report highlights:

financial performance governance environmental footprint progress towards the funds responsible investment strategy
Guidance: Unfit conduct: our disqualification and restrctions search facilities
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides general information only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, but it is not a full and authoritative statement of the law and you should not rely on...

Corporate report: Environment Agency Closed Pension Fund annual report and financial statements 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The report highlights:

financial performance governance environmental footprint progress towards the funds responsible investment strategy
Correspondence: Access to Housing Benefit for EEA jobseekers: interim response to SSAC consultation
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State has provided an interim response to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) consultation on the Housing Benefit (Habitual Residence) Amendment Regulations 2014.

Closed consultation: The Housing Benefit (Habitual Residence) Amendment Regulations 2014: SSAC consultation
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to Secretary of State's interim response.

Read the Secretary of State’s interim response to this consultation.

This consultation is part of the Social Security Advisory...

FOI release: FOI releases for July 2014
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

MOJ FOI releases for July 2014.

Corporate report: Big Lottery Fund annual report 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual report includes the Big Lottery Fund strategic report and financial statements for 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014. It also explains how the Big Lottery Fund was set up and how it operates.

Corporate report: NIO Annual Report and Accounts 2013-14
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

NIO Accounts presented to the House of Commons pursuant to Section 6(4) of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000.

NIO Annual Report presented to the House of Commons by Command of Her Majesty...

Form: OISC application for waiver of CPD: sabbatical
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Immigration advisers authorised by the OISC must comply with its continuing professional development scheme. You can apply for a waiver of CPD if you plan to take a sabbatical.

Statistics: List of upcoming ad hoc statistical releases
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published details of new upcoming ad hoc publication - the number of claimants on one of the main DWP working-age benefits for at least three out of the previous four years, by local authority.

Corporate report: Issue briefing: Tax avoidance scheme users to make upfront payments
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

‘Accelerated Payments’ has come into force as part of the Finance Act 2014.

Accelerated Payments removes the cash-flow advantage that those who deliberately try to bend the tax rules by avoiding tax ...

Guidance: Egypt: country information and guidance
seen at 14:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New country of information and guidance report on Christians, 14 July 2014

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigrations officials to make decisions in asylum and...

Tangled Feet take to the streets of Spalding for the Burntwater Festival
seen at 14:30, 21 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Tangled Feet take to the streets of Spalding for the Burntwater Festival
Today we publish Understanding the value and impacts of cultural experiences, an international literature review conducted for the Arts Council by WolfBrown
seen at 14:30, 21 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Today we publish Understanding the value and impacts of cultural experiences, an international literature review conducted for the Arts Council by WolfBrown
UKAD Completes First UK-Wide Pre-Games Prevention Programme for Glasgow 2014
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News (Our copy).
Glasgow 2014 represents the first time that all home countries have delivered a consistent anti-doping education programme
Carnegie Corporation to fund two conferences on Peacebuilding in Africa
seen at 14:30, 21 July in Wilton Park (Our copy).

A major grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York, will enable a two meetings on African Peacebuilding in partnership with the African Peacebuilding Network, New York, and the African Leadership...

Surgery manager charged with NHS fraud after undercover sting
seen at 14:30, 21 July in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Ben Reid, a prosecutor with the Specialist Fraud Division at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "I have authorised Asif Butt to be charged with one count of fraud by abuse of position, contrary to the Fraud...
DPP launches support package for victims
seen at 14:30, 21 July in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Alison Saunders, has today launched a wide ranging support package for victims of crime. Dedicated units of trained staff are now up and running across England and Wales and ...
Speech: This is a dark moment for the international community
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President,

We meet today in the most tragic of circumstances. Yesterday Malaysia Airlines passenger plane MH17 appears to have been shot down over Eastern Ukraine, killing all passengers and crew. ...

Press release: Government statement on the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The National Security Adviser chaired a further meeting on the MH17 disaster this afternoon. Officials from across Whitehall, the police and representatives of the agencies...

Press release: PM call with President Obama on flight MH17 disaster
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to President Obama this evening about the MH17 disaster. They discussed their respective assessments of the incident, including the increasing...

Press release: Statement on the MH17 disaster investigation and PM calls to other leaders
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Foreign Secretary chaired a further meeting on the MH17 disaster this afternoon. Officials from across Whitehall, the police and representatives of the agencies ...

Press release: Russian Ambassador summoned to FCO over flight MH17
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

At the request of the Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, the Russian Ambassador Alexander Vladimirovich Yakovenko was summoned to the Foreign Office this afternoon to meet Political Director Simon Gass.

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News story: MH17 air disaster: article by David Cameron
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Like the horror of Lockerbie in 1988 when I was a young man, the images of the burnt-out Malaysian plane, 298 victims and their personal effects strewn across the wheatfields and villages around Grabovo in eastern...

Press release: More storms forecast to hit eastern counties today (20 July 2014)
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

There is a risk of localised surface water flooding and a possibility of flash flooding from small and urban rivers in some of these locations.

Environment Agency teams have been out over the weekend ...

Press release: Statement on the flight MH17 disaster: Foreign Secretary's meeting, 20 July
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Foreign Secretary chaired a meeting of officials from across Whitehall, the police and representatives of the agencies this afternoon on the ongoing efforts around...

Press release: PM call with President Putin on the flight MH17 disaster
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to President Putin this evening and made clear that the shooting down of MH17 was totally unacceptable. The evidence suggested that pro-Russian...

News story: Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: UK government response
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added statement on the Prime Minister's call with President Putin.

The Prime Minister has chaired an emergency meeting on flight MH17 and had several discussions with other leaders.

Latest...
News story: Pension reforms: eight things you should know
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).
1. We’re completely overhauling the system so you can take your pension how you like

In order to create greater choice and flexibility for people who have saved hard for their pension, we announced at Budget...

Press release: New chairman of Highways Agency announced
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Colin Matthews, former chief executive officer of Heathrow Airport Holdings, has been appointed non-executive chairman of the Highways Agency (HA) it was announced today (21 July 2014).

The new...

News story: Motorcycle safety campaign aims to make drivers THINK!
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A THINK! radio campaign has been launched to encourage drivers to take longer to look for motorcyclists after figures revealed that 30 bikers are killed or injured every day at junctions, Road Safety Minister...

News story: Update for UK companies trading in Russia and Ukraine
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment to EU response section

The UK government is keeping our economic engagement with Russia under close review. Some bilateral cooperation and trade support activity is being affected.

Statement to Parliament: Afghanistan Monthly Progress Report for June 2014
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Mr Philip Hammond:

I wish to inform the House that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, together with the Ministry of Defence and the Department...

Press release: PM announces multi-million pound boost for British food industry
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added links to Report and other published documents.

&pound;400 million of potential new business for the British food industry was announced today (21 July) by Prime Minister David Cameron...

News story: HS2 jobs and growth boost for Birmingham
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Secretary was in Birmingham today (21 July 2014) to welcome news about HS2 developments that will bring jobs and growth to the city.

The Transport Secretary and HS2 Ltd Chairman David Higgins...

Statement to Parliament: Afghanistan Monthly Progress Report for April 2014
seen at 14:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Mr William Hague:

I wish to inform the House that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, together with the Ministry of Defence and the Department...

Open consultation: HS2 property consultation 2014
seen at 11:30, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of deposit locations of hard-copy documents

This consultation seeks your views on two new policies for owner-occupiers of properties close to the HS2 route from London to the West ...

Policy paper: A plan for public procurement: food and catering
seen at 11:30, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The plan sets out what standards the public sector and suppliers are encouraged to follow when buying food and catering services.

It proposes a new but voluntary approach, involving use of a balanced...

Guidance: School workforce census 2014: business and technical specification
seen at 11:30, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added school summary report technical specification document to page

The business and technical specification describes the data items that will be collected in the school workforce census

Policy paper: A plan for public procurement: food and catering: the balanced scorecard
seen at 11:30, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This balanced scorecard sets out what criteria the public sector is encouraged to consider when buying food and catering services. It puts forward a methodology for balancing key considerations against cost, ...

Form: Application for medical declaration: section 4
seen at 11:30, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This form should be used with your application for support under Section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

Please note that this declaration should be completed by a medical professional...

Corporate report: UK Space Agency annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 11:30, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the following information: UK Space Agency annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014.

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return...

Notice: Somerset Levels and Moors: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 11:30, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dredging briefing note for 18 July 2014 added.

This document explains how the Environment Agency is working with partners in Somerset on a 20 year flood action plan for the long-term sustainable...

Statistics: New Employment Model survey results financial year 2013/14
seen at 11:30, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This report provides a summary of responses to a survey of service personnel aimed at exploring attitudes towards current service employment conditions and reactions to proposals for revised service conditions...

Guidance: New Employment Model consultation results
seen at 11:30, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The 3 New Employment Model (NEM) consultation reports are as follows:-

NEM consultation phase 1 questionnaire feedback; a report providing a detailed summary of the responses to the online questionnaire...
FOI release: Current pay rates and latest pay settlement for BIS staff
seen at 11:30, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills on the 2013 pay ranges and pay settlement for August 2013 to 31 July 2014.

This information has been released by the Department...

The Giants return for Memories of August 2014
seen at 11:30, 21 July in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
The Giants return for Memories of August 2014
Case 296 – Engineer not allowed to climb a stepladder to replace meter
seen at 11:30, 21 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A newspaper article stated that a man was left dumbfounded when an electricity engineer refused to replace his meter – because he was not allowed to climb a stepladder.

News story: Rail minister launches new services to Stansted Airport
seen at 11:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Passengers using Stansted Airport will enjoy more trains and more seats from today (21 July 2014) after train operator Abellio Greater Anglia (AGA) unveiled a raft of new weekday services.

Rail minister...

Press release: PM and Environment Secretary announce multi-million pound boost for British food industry
seen at 11:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added links to Report and other published documents.

&pound;400 million of potential new business for the British food industry was announced today by Prime Minister David Cameron and Environment...

Press release: Improvement work starts at A38 Markeaton roundabout as daytime work ends at Little Eaton roundabout, Derby
seen at 11:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Daytime work at the nearby Little Eaton roundabout finishes today (18 July) and the dedicated left turn from the A38 southbound to the A61 will be open from tomorrow.

The Markeaton scheme begins on Monday...

Press release: Young people lead community change at National Citizen Service Wales launch
seen at 11:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Under Secretary of State for Wales Baroness Randerson and Welsh government Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty Jeff Cuthbert travelled to the Communities First scheme at Butetown Community Centre, Cardiff...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Tina Ireland
seen at 10:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 7351227 Teacher’s date...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Tyrone Mark
seen at 10:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 9951029 Teacher’s date...
Research and analysis: CANparent trial evaluation: final report
seen at 10:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The CANparent classes trial aims to test a universal offer of high-quality parenting classes to:

support the development of parenting skills and confidence reduce the need for further costly intervention...
Guidance: UKHO 1945 archives catalogue Europe
seen at 10:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1945 archives catalogue Europe

Guidance: Hydrographic Office World War One Technical History
seen at 10:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The Technical History and Index. A serial history of technical problems dealt with by Admiralty departments.

Independent report: British Transport Police: response to the funding challenge
seen at 10:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This report explains how the British Transport Police (BTP) is making efficiency savings in response to budget reductions and funding challenges. It considers the impact that savings are having on the workforce...

Research and analysis: The Global Calculator
seen at 10:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Global Calculator has been published in draft form so that we can gather evidence and views from experts on the model and improve it. The closing date for responses is the 29th August 2014.

Draft...
Guidance: Unfair contract terms: CMA guidance - OFT311
seen at 10:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supporting annexe has been added alongside the guidance document.

This guidance was originally published by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and has been adopted by the CMA Board. The original ...

Guidance: Penally Gallery Range firing notice
seen at 10:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for Penally for August 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...

Guidance: Manorbier range firing/flying notice
seen at 10:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Manorbier firing times for August 2014.

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

<...
Guidance: Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter
seen at 10:32, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new newsletter for August 2014.

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

Press release: PM and Environment Secretary announce multi-million pound boost for British food industry
seen at 10:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

&pound;400 million of potential new business for the British food industry was announced today by Prime Minister David Cameron and Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss, as part of the government’s long-term...

News story: Home Secretary supports launch of ‘Families Matter’ campaign
seen at 10:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Secretary today backed a national campaign aimed at preventing young people from travelling to Syria and Iraq.

The campaign – ‘Families Matter’ – has been launched by Families Against Stress...

News story: DVLA publishes responses to extending medical licences consultation
seen at 10:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the targeted consultation, a change in the law is currently under consideration in Parliament. If the change is accepted, it will be possible to issue restricted licences to drivers with medical conditions...

Consultation outcome: Freedom and choice in pensions
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: [Written Ministerial Statement and one page factsheet explainer on private sector defined benefit transfers published in regards to consultation response that will follow later today].

Budget ...

Guidance: Jobseeker’s Allowance Sanctions: leaflet
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

It’s important you understand what you must to do to get your benefit payment and what will happen if you don’t do this. This factsheet takes you through:

what you must do to keep your benefit payment ...
Corporate report: DVLA business plan 2014 to 2015
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to progress against performance

The business plan details our 15 key performance measures covering:

reform customer service corporate responsibility finance and efficiency <...
Form: Patent fact sheets
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

An application for a patent should include a full description of your invention (including any drawings), a set of claims defining your invention, a short abstract summarising the technical features of your invention...

Guidance: Ordering IPO publications
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).
How to order publications and subscriptions

By post to sales at the following address:

Intellectual Property Office Concept House Cardiff Road Newport South Wales NP10 8QQ United Kingdom

Email...

Corporate report: Annual tax credits report: 2012 to 2013
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs are required under section 40 of the Tax Credits Act 2002 to provide an annual report to the Treasury on:

the number of awards for Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit the ...
Research and analysis: Eight great technologies: advanced materials
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

This report produced by the Informatics team provides a review of patent data relating to advanced materials covering forms of carbon, metamaterials, wearable technology and renewable energy enabling materials...

Corporate report: Annual tax credits report: 2011 to 2012
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs are required under section 40 of the Tax Credits Act 2002 to provide an annual report to the Treasury on:

the number of awards for Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit the ...
Guidance: UKHO 1915 archives catalogue
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1915 archives catalogue

Guidance: UKHO 1919 archives catalogue
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1915 archives catalogue

Guidance: UKHO 1945 archives catalogue
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The old copy bundle UKHO 1945 archives catalogue

FOI release: The number of further medical evidence forms issued for ESA new claims and IB reassessment cases: Apr 2011 to Mar 2014
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information response for the number of further medical evidence forms issued for Employment and Support Allowance new claims and Incapacity Benefit reassessment cases from April 2011 to March 2014.

FOI release: Statistics on deaths while on IB/SDA or ESA in GB from 2005 to 2012
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information response for statistics on the number of deaths while claiming Incapacity Benefit/Severe Disablement Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance in Great Britain from 2005 to 2012.

Statistics - national statistics: Latest wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly prices.

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

FOI release: Statistics on caseload and amounts of mortgage interest, PC and JSA by region: May 2012 to May 2013
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

FOI response for statistics on caseload and amounts of mortgage interest, Pension Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance by region: May 2012 to May 2013.

FOI release: Statistics on Incapacity Benefit reassessments by quarter of referral, region and local authority from Oct 2010
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information response for statistics on Incapacity Benefit reassessments by quarter of referral, region and local authority from October 2010.

FOI release: Number of Work Programme attachments by claimant group and date, GB: Jun 2011 to Dec 2013
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information response for the number of Work Programme attachments by claimant group and date, Great Britain from June 2011 to December 2013.

Research and analysis: CANparent trial evaluation: final report
seen at 09:31, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

The CANparent classes trial aims to test a universal offer of high-quality parenting classes to:

support the improvement of parenting skills and confidence stimulate a commercial market reduce the need...
Treasury announces new role for The Pensions Advisory Service and Money Advice in the delivery of the Guidance Guarantee
seen at 09:30, 21 July in TPAS News (Our copy).

On todays announcement by the Treasury, Michelle Cracknell, Chief Executive of the Pensions Advisory Service, said:

 

"The Pensions Advice Service welcomes the announcement today by The...


seen at 09:30, 21 July in Audit Commission (Our copy).
The Volunteer's Garden Party
seen at 09:30, 21 July in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

On evening of Thu 17 Jul the Volunteer’s Garden Party, organised by Paderborn Station and AWS, was held in the grounds of Newmarket House. This was to say 'Thank You" to the volunteers...

Press release: Weekend flood risk on 20 July
seen at 09:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue to sweep north across England through Saturday before becoming confined to eastern parts of the country on Sunday.

The area facing risk of localised surface ...

News story: Millions guaranteed the right to free and impartial guidance on their new pensions choices
seen at 09:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Millions of people will benefit from a right to free and impartial guidance on how to make the most of the new pensions choices that come into effect in April 2015, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne ...

News story: Pension reforms: eight things you should know
seen at 09:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).
1. We’re completely overhauling the system so you can take your pension how you like

In order to create greater choice and flexibility for people who have saved hard for their pension, we announced at Budget...

News story: Multi-million pound boost for British food industry
seen at 09:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

&pound;400 million of potential new business for the British food industry was announced today (21 July) by Prime Minister David Cameron and Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss, as part of the government...

News story: Online vehicle services in Northern Ireland go live
seen at 09:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

From today (Monday 21 July 2014), motorists in Northern Ireland will enjoy the same range of online vehicle registration and licensing services as the rest of the UK. For the first time, you can tax your...

News story: PM and Environment Secretary announce multi-million pound boost for British food industry
seen at 09:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

&pound;400 million of potential new business for the British food industry was announced today by Prime Minister David Cameron and Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss, as part of the government’s long-term...

Press release: Teenage girl rescued from River Mersey by 15 year old boy
seen at 09:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Liverpool Coastguard radioed all local vessels and requested the New Brighton RNLI lifeboat and the Marine Fire One rescue boat to the scene at around 5.30pm on Sunday 20 July 2014. The Hoylake and New Brighton...

Press release: New chairman of Highways Agency announced
seen at 09:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Colin Matthews, former chief executive officer of Heathrow Airport Holdings, has been appointed non-executive chairman of the Highways Agency (HA) it was announced today (21 July 2014).

The new...

Form: Application to settle in the UK: form SET(O)
seen at 02:30, 21 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated SET (O) application form, July 2014.

Use this form if you want to apply for settlement. It is for settlement in several different categories:

work permit holder dependant of work...
Press release: PM and Environment Secretary announce multi-million pound boost for British food industry; PM also announces winners of £18 million agri-tech catalyst projects
seen at 02:30, 21 July in News and communications (Our copy).

&pound;400 million of potential new business for the British food industry was announced today by Prime Minister David Cameron and Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss, as part of the government’s long-term...