A round-up of the action from day six of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
From a Downing Street spokesperson:
“The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting earlier this afternoon to discuss the latest information on the MH17 plane disaster and the UK’s response.
“The immediate...
This document provides a numerical list of all evidence reports published by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). The list is ordered by publication date.
Links refer to evidence reports...
Updated: Chapter fully updated to reflect the influenza vaccination programme for winter 2014 to 2015.
Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory...
Updated: Updated guidance, 28/07/2014.
Employers may have to pay an illegal working fine (also known as a civil penalty) if they employ someone who does not have the right to work in the UK. This guide ...
Updated: Updated guidance, 28/07/2014.
Employers must prevent illegal working in the UK by carrying out document checks on people before employing them to make sure they are allowed to work. Use this guidance...
The Wales Office publishes details of all spending over £500 using a departmental debit card on a monthly basis.
The Wales Office publishes details of all spending over £500 using a departmental debit card on a monthly basis.
The Wales Office publishes details of all spending over £500 using a departmental debit card on a monthly basis.
The Wales Office publishes details of all spending over £500 using a departmental debit card on a monthly basis.
The Wales Office publishes details of all spending over £500 using a departmental debit card on a monthly basis.
The Wales Office publishes details of all spending over £500 using a departmental debit card on a monthly basis.
Every police force in England and Wales will receive a share of a £50 million Home Office fund for projects aimed at transforming policing through innovation and collaboration.
The successful...
Updated: 74 edited to correct winner - Claire Gillett.
The following people were given a Points of Light award in July 2014 (the numbering continues from June’s winners):
54. Christine Howard...
The Duke of York’s visit to Camp Bastion and Kandahar Airfield comes as UK combat troops work towards the end of operations in Afghanistan.
Personnel from all 3 services, and supporting civilians, met...
Audit and risk committee papers from the May 2014 meeting.
Updated: Added revised chapters of volumes 4 to 7. See amendment PDFs 43 (vol 4), 42 (vol 5), 40 (vol 6) and 38 (vol 7) for a list of changes made.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about...
Updated: Added revised chapters to volumes 8 and 9. See amendment PDFs 15 (vol 8) and 16 (vol 9) for a list of the changes made.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions...
Updated: Added revised chapters 56, 58, 62 and 63. See amendment 37 for a list of changes made.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions...
Updated: Replaced chapter 72 with amended version. The changes made are listed in amendment 34.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions...
Updated: Replaced chapter 75 with revised version. Amendment 29 lists the changes.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate...
Anti-Dumping Duty is an import duty charged in addition to normal customs duty and is applied across the whole European Community. It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at ...
Updated: Added revised chapters to volumes 13 and 14. Changes to chapters are listed in amendment 31 (vol 13) and 34 (vol 14).
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions...
Updated: Response document published alongside Economic Insight and Ipsos MORI research reports
The consultation seeks views on options for the government to deliver Tax-Free Childcare itself, through National...
Updated: Added memo 15/14 - Universal Credit - further changes to the gateway conditions. Replaced chapter M3 - annotated with references to memo 15/14.
This advice for DWP decision makers covers:
...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.
These notices explain:
<...
Updated: Published updates to both Direct Earnings Attachment guides.
As an employer, you may be asked to deduct any benefit overpayments an employee owes the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) from...
A review of the latest research and evidence of what works in prevention of violence against women and girls programming.
Updated: Added 2 new FOI responses for MOD owned yachts and sonic booms recorded.
Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 28 July 2014.
All closures in August are based on historical data and are compulsory for all UK vessels 10 metres and over using demersal trawls (including otter, beam and seines), fixed nets (including gill, entangling and...
This combined account for the UKAEA defined benefit public service pensions schemes for the year to 31 March 2014 covers the payment of pensions and other benefits to retired members or their dependants, transfer...
Annual return form (AR01)This form is for limited companies with a jurisdiction of England and Wales that need to file a return dated on or after 1 October 2011. There is a cost of £40 to file it.
This document provides a numerical list of all evidence reports published by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). The list is ordered by publication date.
Links refer to evidence reports...
This document replaces preâ€existing specifications and standards. The major revisions include:
requirement for submission of a technical file detailing construction of device revised requirements for ...
Updated: Published an updated version of the guide.
This guide lists the IVA test stations and POTFs where you can get an IVA inspection carried out across England, Scotland and Wales. The guide also lists...
The economics of shale gas production in the UK.
HM Revenue and Customs has published a technical note, which includes draft legislation for amending the Disregard Regulations 2004 and the Change of Accounting Practice Regulations 2004 and explanatory memorandum...
Benefit of GQCHP - ECAThe ECA scheme allows businesses to write off 100% of their investment in those energy saving technologies that are listed in the Energy Technology Criteria List against the taxable profits...
Updated: Updated annex A3 guidance.
Chapter 8, section 1 of the immigration directorate instructions deals with spouses under the family members transitional arrangements.
For applications made...
Updated: ASC response and letter from ASC to Home Office minister
This report, published on in November 2013, is a major innovative piece of work carried out by the former Animal Procedures Committee that...
As part of the recent DECC consultation on proposals to amend the calculation of CHP Quality Index for renewable CHP schemes, a safeguard provision is proposed to ensure that all renewable CHP schemes ...
Updated: Updated the data to include the number of cases reported in week 30 of 2014, the week ending 27 July 2014.
Statutory notifiable diseases: cases reported week 30 and last...
Updated: Added link to the Foundation Years website.
This statutory framework comes into force from 1 September 2014. Until then the current ‘Early years foundation stage framework’, published in...
Updated: Revised version (21 July 2014) added
The Smart Rules provide the operating framework for the Department for International Development’s (DFID’s) programmes. They do not cover non-programme elements...
Updated: This helpsheet has been updated to provide the latest information on what to do in the event of the cold chain being interrupted or broken.
This helpsheet tells you what to do in the event of a...
Updated: This helpsheet has been updated to provide the latest information on the provision of vaccines through ImmForm.
This helpsheet lists the vaccines available for ordering via ImmForm.
Updated: Chapter fully updated to reflect the influenza vaccination programme for winter 2014 to 2015.
Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory...
A Newton Abbot building sub-contractor who suffered a fractured spine while demolishing a temporary school classroom near Exmouth in Devon, has been fined for safety failings that could have also put the safety ...
Bielefeld And Herford Medical Centres To Form A Single Group PracticeFrom September 1st 2014 both the staff and the medical records system at Bielefeld and Herford Medical Centres, which are currently...
The British Forces Philatelic Bureau has produced a special philatelic cover to mark the centenary of the Declaration of War on Germany on the 4th August 1914. This commemorative cover features one...
Tackling student visa abuseFrom November, tougher rules will be imposed on universities and colleges who sponsor international students to study in the UK.
Currently, educational institutions can enjoy...
The government has today published its response to a further consultation on the delivery of childcare accounts within the Tax-Free Childcare scheme.
After carefully considering the responses ...
Every police force in England and Wales will receive a share of a £50 million Home Office fund for projects aimed at transforming policing through innovation and collaboration.
The successful...
Cornwall Council is to examine how the complex licensing system in England can be simplified after being awarded a grant from the Better Regulation Delivery Office.
The pathfinder project, the only one...
Registration for this webinar is now open.
The webinar takes place on Tuesday 5 August 2014 from 1pm to 2pm online. If you register above, you’ll be sent log-in details.
It’s an easy...
The south bridge of the junction is being altered to accommodate a third lane as part of a £6 million Pinch Point scheme to improve capacity, but needs to be strengthened and re-waterproofed first.
Japanese Air Self Defence Force officers has visited 3 (Fighter) Squadron at RAF Coningsby in what is the second visit between the two squadrons following the RAF officers visit to Japan last year.
During...
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski and Defence Minister Tomasz Siemoniak hosted this year’s annual UK - Poland talks on foreign and defence policy in Warsaw. The following joint communiqué was agreed:
Under the Committee’s terms of reference, it is responsible for scrutinising and providing advice to Scottish government ministers on their programme for managing higher activity radioactive waste in Scotland...
Updated: Added recipient number 74 - Dave Nash.
The following people were given a Points of Light award in July 2014 (the numbering continues from June’s winners):
54. Christine Howard (Surrey...
Several high-profile cases, including the death of four-year-old Daniel Pelka, have highlighted the tragic consequences which can result when information indicating risk is held by one agency and not appropriately...
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke today opened a new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) digital facility in Newcastle, which is revolutionising the way HMRC does business by moving more transactions...
With Foo Fighters headlining and with feature sets from artists like Kaiser Chiefs, Ellie Goulding, James Blunt and the Military Wives, the closing concert for the Jaguar Land Rover Invictus Games proves to be...
These documents support the DECC EDR pilot. The first step is to submit the ‘expressions of interest’ form. Please do this by emailing it to edr-project@decc.gsi.gov.uk before 30 September 2014. We will...
Updated: New version uploaded.
Makla Bouhel Bentchicou is a tobacco product for oral use under The Tobacco for Oral Use (Safety Regulations 1992).
This means that no person shall supply, offer to...
The guidelines are for healthcare workers who advise travellers, but may also be of use to prospective travellers who wish to read about the options themselves.
The Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention...
Use this guide to find details of all our patent forms, cost for both online and paper transactions and when they were last updated.
Fee sheetsA fee sheet must be filed with all fee bearing ...
Updated: Added Protective Security Training & Consultancy.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support...
Updated: Added Ryder Ltd.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for the armed forces community. ...
Use this guide to find details of all our trade marks forms, cost for both online and paper transactions and when they were last updated.
Fee sheetsA fee sheet must be filed with all fee bearing...
Updated: Updated local authorities seeking proposals information.
‘Local authorities currently seeking proposers’ contains details of all local authorities seeking proposers to establish a new academy or...
DECC publishes annual statistics on the value balance of traded energy, sales of electricity and gas by sector, and expenditure on energy by final user in its annual DUKES publication.
Tables last updated...
The attached spreadsheet shows the average UK spending calculated from the Office of National Statistics publication ‘Household (family) Expenditure Survey’.
The Insolvency Service uses this information...
Updated: Updated a number of email addresses in the contact document.
Since 1 April 2008 all local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs) are required to review the deaths of all children in their area, as...
Updated: Added John Gillman & Sons (Electrical) Ltd.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for the...
Updated: Added 2 new pledges Astute Facilities Management Ltd and Be Training Academy Ltd.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate...
Each edition includes;
news and views from the Intellectual Property Office and IP professionals intellectual property stories appearing in the media details of intellectual property events and exhibitions...
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...
The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for Radioactive Substances Activity.
These notices explain:
what the application is about which Environment Agency office you...
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...
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...
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: Andigestion Limited...
The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the permit letter and decision document for:
Operator name: Lincwaste...
The Environment Agency publish permit variations that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the variation and consolidation notice and decision document for...
Updated: Updated to reflect the reduction from 3 to 2 in the number of HPV vaccinations that girls will receive from the beginning of September 2014.
This leaflet has been updated to bring it into line ...
Updated: Updated various indicators in July 2014.
The indicator framework aims to assess progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions whilst research is undertaken to improve the UK agricultural...
Updated: Updated trade booklet for Northern Ireland.
This consultation outlines proposals to harmonise vehicle registration and licensing services in Northern Ireland (NI) with those in Great Britain so...
Updated: Added revised chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and amendment 45. The amendments to these PDFs are listed in amendment 45.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It...
Updated: Added amendment 28 giving changes to chapter 7 part 3.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent...
Updated: How the Environment Agency is monitoring run-off at Drakelands Mineral Processing Facility.
Information about how the Environment Agency is monitoring run-off at Drakelands mineral processing facility...
Updated: Added revised chapters 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 and amendment 45. Amendments to these PDFs are listed in amendment 45.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. ...
TRH visit Rutland
A house builder and a scaffolding company have been fined after two bricklayers were hurt falling from an unsafe scaffold.
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Andy Burnham MP regarding ministerial statements about statistics on waiting times in Accident and Emergency departments in England
A woman who claimed £134,000 in benefits while holidaying in Goa was jailed for 27 months today (Friday, 25 July).
Eight people were sentenced at Southwark Crown Court today (Monday, 28 July) after fraudsters fleeced a top London cancer hospital of more than £640,000.
Claude Anshin Thomas, a Zen Buddhist Monk, visited Church House in Lubbecke recently to lecture on how meditation and faith can meet the demands of modern warfare.
&#...
A spokesperson said:
“The Prime Minister spoke to President Obama, Chancellor Merkel, President Hollande and Prime Minister Renzi in a joint call this afternoon.
“The discussion focussed on the...
A new crackdown on immigration abuses was announced today by the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary as part of the government’s long-term economic plan to secure a better future for Britain.
From November...
A new £2 million package of assistance will be made available immediately to partners including the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) and Médecins Sans Frontières that are operating in...
Tackling student visa abuseFrom November, tougher rules will be imposed on universities and colleges who sponsor international students to study in the UK.
Currently, educational institutions can enjoy...
The Public Health England (PHE) Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention (ACMP) has published revised Guidelines for Malaria Prevention in Travellers from the UK.
The guidelines are primarily intended...
Updated: Added joint call from 28 July.
Latest news and statements 28 July PM joint call with President Obama, Angela Merkel, President Hollande and Prime Minister Renzi 21 July
Transport minister Baroness Kramer visited Kent today (29 July 2015) to see how £1.7 million of investment has transformed Folkestone West station, providing more comfort and convenience for passengers...
In the lead-up to September’s NATO Summit in Newport, support for the armed forces community in Wales was the subject under discussion at the Wales Office this week.
Hosted by Wales Office Minister...
Updated: Driving licence fees infographic added.
The proposals are contained in a public consultation on driver licensing fees. The consultation sets out a proposed reduction in driving licence fees...
As part of the Information Management Assessment (IMA) programme The National Archives published an independent report for the Department for Education (DfE). The National Archives’ ‘DfE IMA report
Use this guide to find details of all our design forms, cost for paper filed designs transactions and when they were last updated.
Fee sheetsA fee sheet must be filed with all fee bearing forms...
Updated: Published Welsh version of report.
The Department for Work and Pensions asked the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) to consider how, and to what extent the effects of treatment for chronic...
Updated: Published Welsh version of the review.
In September 2013, DWP appointed Matthew Oakley, a member of the Social Security Advisory Committee, to carry out an independent review of Jobseeker’s ...
Updated: Published Welsh version of the government response.
This publication sets out the government’s response to Matthew Oakley’s independent review of Jobseeker’s Allowance sanctions, published...
The UK will send a battle group to take part in major military training, Exercise Black Eagle, in October as part of a NATO package to reassure allies in eastern Europe. The full battle group will comprise of...
A new crackdown on immigration abuses was announced today by the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary as part of the government’s long-term economic plan to secure a better future for Britain.
From November...
A new in-depth study into the state of British high streets has revealed how town centres are adapting to meet the changing demands of the nation’s consumers.
Researchers at the University of Southampton...
In accordance with the guidance on triennial reviews for public bodies, the government has asked Sir Gerry Grimstone to lead a review of the Civil Service Commission. This will be the first review of the...
Report presenting the results of the National Travel Survey, a household survey designed to provide a databank of personal travel information for Great Britain.
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Presents statistics on quarterly insolvencies for the UK include headline figures for England and Wales.
HM Revenue and Customs has published a draft Statutory Instrument for external technical consultation together with draft guidance and draft Explanatory Memorandum.
The changes include provisions to ensure...
Updated: Government response published.
The government’s vision is for every home and smaller business in Great Britain to have smart electricity and gas meters. Smart meters will play an important role...
On the 9 April 2014 as part of a wider announcement on illegal working and stronger penalties for unscrupulous employers, the Prime Minister announced plans to tackle recruitment agencies that discriminate against...
Updated: added Research and development work relating to assistive technology report for 2013-14
These reports provide information about the wide range of government funded projects supporting the development...
This paper, produced by the Future Cities Catapult, reviews the origins, definitions and uses of the phrase ‘future cities’, and related terms like ‘smart cities’ or ‘sustainable cities’. It examines how...
Updated: Added updated Chapter 2 Volume 3 JSP 375.
Joint Service Publication (JSP) 375 is owned and produced by Defence Safety and Environment Authority (DSEA).
Volume 3 contains advice for...
Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 28 July 2014.
These documents support the DECC EDR pilot. The first step is to submit the ‘expressions of interest’ form. Please do this by emailing it to edr-project@decc.gsi.gov.uk before 30 September 2014. We will...
Updated: Latest update added.
This document explains the plans to reduce flood risk to almost 1,393 properties close to Salmons Brook in north London.
In one of his first official visits since being appointed Minister for Universities and Science the Rt Hon Greg Clark was welcomed to the Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire by STFC Chief Executive John Womersley and...
The Pensions RegulatorÂ’s DB code of practice, which helps trustees and sponsoring employers to agree balanced funding plans for their pension schemes, comes into force today.
A new crackdown on immigration abuses was announced today by the Prime Minister and Home Secretary as part of the government’s long-term economic plan to secure a better future for Britain.
From November...
The number of company liquidations in England and Wales decreased compared with April to June 2013. Administrations, company voluntary arrangements and receiverships were also lower than a year ago.
The...
Specialist investment casting firm Polycast will supply the growing automotive market in the Americas region through its latest move. The company have purchased land and property for a new factory in the city...
They had been fishing 12 miles east of Sunderland when their vessel appeared to hit a submerged object and sank so quickly that they were unable to make a distress call. Their liferaft floated free of their vessel...
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) recently (7 July 2014) held an event to recognise the winners of the 2014 Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
15 winners attended the prestigious event at the Farmer’s Club...
In accordance with the guidance on triennial reviews for public bodies, the Government has asked Sir Gerry Grimstone to lead a review of the Civil Service Commission. This will be the first review of the Commission...
This Coalition Government believes that shale gas has the potential to provide the UK with greater energy security, growth and jobs. Effective exploration and testing of the UK’s unconventional gas resources...
I am pleased to inform the House of the outcome of the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) which has been conducted for further onshore licensing.
This Coalition Government believes that shale gas ...
Updated: Revised entry
This register is available to the public and lists direct and indirect financial interests which members of the public could reasonably think may influence judgement. It also includes...
Updated: New FIS installation guidance and FIS release guide uploaded 29 July 2014.
Funding Information System (FIS)FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further education providers...
Updated: New allocation data for CTCs and NMSS added.
Details of the 2014 to 2015 capital maintenance and devolved formula capital (DFC) allocations.
DFC is capital funding based on school census...
The National Travel Survey (NTS) contains the latest results and trends on how and why people travel with breakdowns by age, gender and income. It also contains trends in driving licence holding, school travel...
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
Updated: Tables NTS0101 to 0108 updated to include data for the year 2013.
Table NTS0101Trips, distance travelled and time taken: England, since 1972 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 119KB)
Table...
Updated: Tables NTS0201 to 0208 updated to include data for the year 2013.
Table NTS0201Full car driving licence holders by age and gender: England, since 1975 (with chart) (MS Excel Spreadsheet...
Updated: Tables NTS0301 to 0317 updated to include data for the year 2013.
Table NTS0301Mode share, average number of trips: England (with chart) (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 74.5KB)
Table ...
Updated: Tables NTS0501 to 0506 updated to include data for the year 2013.
Table NTS0501Trips in progress by time of day and day of week, index: England (with chart) (MS Excel Spreadsheet...
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
Updated: Tables NTS0401 to 0410 updated to include data for the year 2013.
Table NTS0401Purpose share, average number of trips: England (with chart) (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 58.5KB)
Table...
Updated: Tables NTS0601 to 0625 updated to include data for the year 2013.
Table NTS0601Average number of trips (trip rates) by age, gender and main mode: England, since 1995 (with chart) (...
Updated: Tables NTS0901 to 0908 updated to include data for the year 2013.
Table NTS0901Annual mileage of 4-wheeled cars by ownership and trip purpose: England, since 2002 (with chart) (MS ...
This statistical release contains the latest quarterly statistics on insolvency in England and Wales, both for companies (company insolvency) and for people (individual insolvency). It also includes related statistics...
Updated: Tables NTS0701 to 0710 updated to include data for the year 2013.
Table NTS0701Variations in travel by household car availability and personal car access: England (with chart) (MS ...
Updated: Tables NTS9901 to 9915 updated to include data for the year 2013.
Table NTS9901
Updated: Tables NTS0801 to 0806 updated to include data for the year 2013.
Table NTS0801
Freedom of information request for evidence about the effectiveness of daily work search reviews.
Freedom of information query and response about whether additional Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Income Support is paid when a claimant owns a dog or other pet.
Freedom of information request and response about Universal Credit payments for those without a bank or building society account.
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
Freedom of information query and response about the time limits that apply to the benefit disputes process and mandatory reconsideration.
Freedom of information request and response about Personal Independence Payment claim clearance times, including the average times:
from the initial claim to the face to face assessment from the face...
Updated: Added supplementary tables.
Details of the forecasts of national non-domestic rates to be collected by local authorities in England were announced on 19 February 2014.
The key points from...
Updated: Latest prices data published.
Table last updated on 29 July 2014.
Weekly fuel pricesMS Excel Spreadsheet, 252KB
This...
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Report presenting the results of the National Travel Survey, a household survey designed to provide a databank of personal travel information for Great Britain.
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Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Presents statistics on quarterly insolvencies for the UK include headline figures for England and Wales.