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04 August 2014

News story: First World War Centenary: we will remember them
seen at 21:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with more news on events happening around the country

Today (4 August) marks 100 years since Britain entered the First World War.

Keep up-to-date with what is happening...

News story: First World War Centenary in Afghanistan
seen at 20:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Armed Forces personnel from all three services as well as the US Marine Corps gathered tonight in Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan to commemorate the start of the First World War.

Around 400 personnel...

News story: First World War Centenary: we will remember them
seen at 20:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with more news on events happening around the country

Today (4 August) marks 100 years since Britain entered the First World War.

Keep up-to-date with what is happening...

News story: Joint statement by Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States on Libya
seen at 20:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Statement:

The governments of France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States commend the members of the [Libyan] Council of Representatives for beginning their work today. The convening...

Speech: PM words on NATO: 4 August 2014
seen at 20:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

I would like to thank the Secretary General and General Breedlove for welcoming me here today.

Today, people around the world have come together to commemorate all those who gave their lives one hundred...

Speech: PM's words at St Symphorien cemetery
seen at 20:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

One hundred years ago, young men across this continent packed their kit bag, kissed their sweethearts goodbye and prepared to go to war.

I think of the millions of mothers and fathers who would have stood...

WW1 commemorations
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about the various memorial services taking place, the PMS said that the Prime Minister thinks it is important to use the centenary events to remember those who died, those who were injured and those...

Help to Buy
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about the Help to Buy scheme, the PMS said it has helped many first-time buyers to get onto the property market. The government is remaining vigilant about the scheme and the Chancellor has asked the Financial...

Statistics: Intention to publish re-conviction results for payment-by-results pilots
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Final re-conviction results for the Peterborough and Doncaster payment-by-results pilots pre-announcement.

Policy paper: CfDs for non-UK renewable electricity projects
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

This document outlines the existing high level issues regarding the use of Contracts for Difference (‘CfDs’) to incentivise the development of new renewable electricity projects connected to the electricity systems...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Finland
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: boost

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 Finland.

Transparency data: Government procurement card data country codes
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

List of countries in abbreviated form found within government procurement card data.

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated cereal 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...

Open consultation: Restricting non-residents’ entitlement to the UK personal allowance
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Closing date amended in HTML attachment

At Budget 2014 the government announced it would consult on whether entitlement to the UK Personal Allowance should be restricted for non-residents and how...

Guidance: Tier 4 interviews and genuine student rule (GSR): STY02
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance, 01/08/2014.

Guidance on Tier 4 interviews and genuine student rule used by UK Visas and Immigration when handling applications made outside the UK. It is a live document under...

Corporate report: Joint statement with Ordnance Survey
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

You can also read this statement on Ordnance Survey’s website.

Corporate report: Audit committee
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

The role of the Audit Committee is to monitor and review the effectiveness of risk, assurance and audit activity. On behalf of the Board, the committee examines the effectiveness of the Land Registry’s:

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Corporate report: Commercial service providers
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Our Commercial service providers website policy explains the re-use of our statutory information.

Corporate report: Anti-bribery commitment
seen at 18:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Our anti-bribery commitment states that we will carry out our business with fairness, openness and honesty.

ECAP coaches enjoy Glasgow 2014 success
seen at 18:30, 4 August in UK Sport (Our copy).
It wasn't just our World Class Programme athletes who enjoyed success at Glasgow 2014, graduates of our ECAP programme did too
Press release: Press briefing: morning 4 August 2014
seen at 18:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
WW1 commemorations

When asked about the various memorial services taking place, the PMS said that the Prime Minister thinks it is important to use the centenary events to remember those who died, those who were...

News story: Points of Light: August 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient number 78 - Ann Berry.

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

77. Brian Borland (South...
Press release: FCO concerned by increased violence around Nagorno-Karabakh
seen at 18:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The past week has seen reports of a rapidly deteriorating situation on the Nagorno-Karabakh line of contact and the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Reports of increasing numbers of fatalities and the use of more advanced...

Press release: Sir Alan Duncan appointed Government Special Envoy
seen at 18:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Alan Duncan served as Minister of State for International Development from 2010 to 2014. In his new roles, Sir Alan will work to help deliver the government’s Yemen Strategy, which includes security, stability...

Press release: FCO Minister condemns attack in Arsal, Lebanon
seen at 18:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on the ongoing fighting in Arsal, Lebanon, which has led to the deaths, injuries and abductions of members of the security forces and caused civilian casualties, Minister for the Middle East and North...

News story: We will remember them
seen at 18:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Members of the Armed Forces have taken part in a series of events across the UK and overseas, to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.

Earlier today, service personnel attended a...

Press release: Ethiopian Chargé d’Affaires summoned to FCO over detention of British national
seen at 18:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chargé d’Affaires at the Ethiopian Embassy in the UK, Mr Demeke Atnafu, was summoned to the Foreign Office this afternoon to meet the UK’s Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds MP.

Mr Simmonds expressed...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New variation added

Vessel licence variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures or openings of sea areas.

Variations from 2014 from before March are available from <...

Corporate report: NHS trusts and foundation trusts in special measures: 1 year on
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

In 2013 Sir Bruce Keogh led a review of 14 NHS trusts that had high mortality rates. His review identified significant problems relating to quality and safety and/or leadership in all 14 trusts.

In July...

Correspondence: Fire and rescue bulletin: 48/2014
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

The fire and rescue bulletin for August 2014 covers:

an update on the outcome of the indexation dispute with Airwave publication of the English housing survey 2012 to 2013: fire and fire safety report...
Guidance: Charities and terrorism
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Chapter 1 of the commission’s compliance toolkit, this guidance:

provides advice and information on key aspects of the UK’s counter-terrorism legislation highlights how particular provisions are likely...
Policy paper: Electricity Market Reform: Capacity Market - frequently asked questions
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of FAQ's published

The FAQs are not intended to be comprehensive. They do not supersede or replace the legal requirements contained in the Capacity Market Rules 2014 and the <...

Open consultation: Child performance regulations: performance hours and breaks
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Child performance – seeking the views of young people toolkit' and 'Child performance questionnaire for children and young people' documents.

The Department for Education is consulting on...

Guidance: Illegal working penalties: the Midlands and east
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest figures published.

This report lists employers in the Midlands and east that have received fines (civil penalties) for illegal working.

Guidance: Illegal working penalties: quarterly totals
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Report for latest quarter published.

This quarterly report shows the total number of fines (civil penalties) for illegal working given to employers in each region of the UK.

Guidance: Illegal working penalties: Wales and the south-west
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest figures published.

This report lists employers in Wales and the south-west that have received fines (civil penalties) for illegal working.

Guidance: Illegal working penalties: London and the south-east
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest figures published.

This report lists employers in London and the south-east that have received fines (civil penalties) for illegal working.

Guidance: Illegal working penalties: north-east, Yorkshire and Humberside
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest figures published.

This report lists employers in the north-east, Yorkshire and Humberside that have received fines (civil penalties) for illegal working.

Guidance: Illegal working penalties: Scotland and Northern Ireland
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest figures published.

This report lists employers in Scotland and Northern Ireland that have received fines (civil penalties) for illegal working.

Guidance: Illegal working penalties: north-west
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest figures published.

This report lists employers in the north-west that have received fines (civil penalties) for illegal working.

Guidance: Update service: How to renew your subscription
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the Welsh version of the subscription renewal guidance.

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

Guidance: DBS update service: applicant guide
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the applicant guide in Welsh.

You can join the update service when you next apply for a DBS check, and you may never need to apply for another one again.

Log-in to the update...

Guidance: DBS update service: employer guide
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the employer guidance in Welsh.

From 17 June 2013, you can access the new update service to carry out status checks on an individual’s DBS certificate and you may never need to apply for ...

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of Jobcentre Plus District Managers - change for Surrey and Sussex.

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

Statistics: Independent Living Fund: user profile analysis, June 2014
seen at 16:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

This report contains information about how many people currently use the Independent Living Fund for the quarter to the end of June 2014. It is broken down into:

gender age ethnicity household circumstances...
Research and analysis: Investment and risk monthly updates
seen at 16:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Investment and Risk update for July 2014.

A round-up of forecasts and data with a special focus feature in each issue.

Subscribe to the GAD Investment & Risk updates

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Notice: MK18 2HF, Sir Robert McAlpine Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 4 August 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: DT8 3RH, Mr Martin Rowan-Robinson: 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: Pupil and Family Services
seen at 16:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Pupil & Family Services (P&FS) is a department of Service Children’s Education that is dedicated to providing support, guidance, and advice to pupils, parents, and school staff. The department employs...

Guidance: Mobility toolkit: a guide to moving schools for children of service personnel
seen at 16:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

This document outlines the stages of moving schools for children of service personnel.

Related information Service Children’s Eduction
Guidance: Education other than at school
seen at 16:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Advice to schools on EOTAS cases. These can be for either medical reasons or exclusions.

In the first instance schools should contact Area Education Officer (SEN), Nicki Williams.

Nicki can be...

Notice: SY11 4AB, Severn Trent Water Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 4 August 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: NR16 1HZ, Mr Harry Bowers: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 4 August 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: Controlled drugs list
seen at 16:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list

The following is a list of the most commonly encountered drugs currently controlled under the misuse of drugs legislation showing their respective classifications under both the Misuse...

Guidance: HB Direct August 2014: Issue 151
seen at 16:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

This issue contains information about:

removal of the spare room subsidy: best practice workshops speed of processing data Universal Credit rollout HB fraud and error groups DWP - local authority...
The Duke of Rothesay, on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, attends the Commonwealth First World War Commemoration in Glasgow
seen at 16:30, 4 August in (Our copy).
First World War Commonwealth commemoration service
Annual report and accounts 2013-14 published
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
The eleventh annual report and accounts for The National Archives are now available online. In our annual report we describe our performance over the past year and explain how we used the funds allocated...
Seeking new equality and diversity representatives for User Advisory Group
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Would you like to represent the views of archive users and help to improve The National Archives' services for all groups of the community? If you are a regular archive user and can offer insights into accessibility...
New Chief Executive for The National Archives
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Today Jeff James takes up the position of Chief Executive and Keeper, The National Archives.
Launch of online global map of the First World War
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
To mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, we are launching a new interactive online map: First World War: A global view. Using official records of the First World War from our collection...
Lights out: marking 100th anniversary of First World War
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Everyone in the UK is invited to join the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and 14-18 NOW to take part in #LightsOut by turning off their lights from 22.00 to 23.00 on Monday 4 August...
News story: First World War Centenary: we will remember them
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect today’s activities.

Today (4 August) marks 100 years since Britain entered the First World War.

Keep up-to-date with what is happening via DCMS’ First World...

News story: Use of net attachments cost master and owner £25,000
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A fishing vessel master and owner were ordered to pay a total of over &pound;25,000 by Bodmin Magistrates Court on 31 July 2014 in relation to illegal devices attached to their fishing nets namely strengthening...

News story: NHS trusts in special measures: improvements for patients seen in most
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Special measures: 1 year on highlights the work by Monitor and the NHS TDA to support the 11 trusts in special measures. This has included providing partnerships with trusts that are performing well and...

News story: Extension of the European Fisheries Fund scheme
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This is for a limited period only, in order to ensure grant support is available to the fishing industry until the new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) commences in early 2015. The EMFF scheme forms...

News story: Free DBS duty to refer events
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the event schedule and added booking forms for Woolwich and Neath.

This year we have been running a successful and well received programme of free events. These let you know about making...

News story: Small firms hiring more staff than ever
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A recent CBI survey of small and medium-sized manufacturers reports another strong quarter of orders and output growth in the 3 months to July. Domestic orders and output both rose strongly, for the fourth...

News story: Preferred candidate for new ICAI Chief Commissioner announced
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Following an open competition, the Secretary of State for International Development is pleased to announce that Alison Evans has been selected as the Government’s preferred candidate to succeed Graham Ward in...

News story: NHS mergers: putting patients' needs at the heart of plans to change healthcare
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Monitor will then provide expert support at an early stage to help NHS foundation trusts understand whether a particular merger is the best way forward and makes sense from quality, operational, financial and...

Press release: Extra £2 million in UK aid for the displaced of Gaza
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

With more than a quarter of the entire population of Gaza now displaced, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced fresh support for those forced to flee their homes by the conflict.

Press release: Public exhibition on improvements to A38/A380 Splatford Split Junction
seen at 16:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The exhibition will take place between 4pm and 9pm on Friday August 8 at the Kenn Centre, Kennford where plans will be on display and representatives from the Highways Agency and contractors will be available...

Guidance: Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation chart
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added August 2014 chart.

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

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

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Promotional material: desider 2014
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added August 2014 issue.

desider is the monthly corporate magazine for Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). It is aimed at readers across the wider MOD, armed forces and industry, and covers...

Transparency data: MOD finance transparency dataset
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added May 2014 MOD GPC spend, May 2014 MOD GPC spend: travel and stationery, June 2014 MOD transparency data

There is a CSV file covering each month from April 2010, subsequent files will be added...

Correspondence: Circular 013/2014: Home Office approved kits for testing controlled substances
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

This circular provides advice to law enforcement personnel on those drug testing kits that have been approved by the Home Office for the purpose of testing substances suspected to be controlled drugs, according...

Guidance: Manorbier range firing/flying notice
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended Manorbier firing times 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: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 9 to 15 August 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...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 4 August 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...

Corporate report: National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL): business plan 2015 to 2016
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

NCTL is an executive agency within the Department for Education. Its purpose is to enable and support the development of a self-improving, school-led system.

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tool updated.

This tool compares data related to children and young people across all local authorities in England. It can also be used to make comparisons over time.

The tool presents ...

Guidance: SCE safety, health, environment, and fire manual (part 2)
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Information about the safety, health, environment, and fire (SHEF) committee and responsibilities for individual roles within Service Children’s Education (SCE).

Please note that Leaflet 6 is currently...

Guidance: SCE school calendars
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Open and closed dates calendars for Service Children’s Education schools.

For the rest of the world school holidays please check directly on the school’s website:

SHAPE <...
Guidance: SCE safety, health, environment, and fire manual (Part 1)
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Statement from director of Children and Young People about safety, health, environment and fire responsibilities.

SCE safety, health, environment, and fire manual (part 3) SCE safety, health...
Guidance: SCE participation, skills and progression service course prospectus
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Service Children’s Education formed its ‘Participation, skills and progression service’ (PSPS) in response to the 14 to 19 agenda and more recently the ‘Raising the participation age’ legislation launched in ...

Guidance: SCE Safety, health, environment and fire action plans
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Annual Service Children’s Education safety, health, environment and fire (SHEF) action plans.

Related information Service Children’s Education
Guidance: SCE management information
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Information on records management, information assurance, risk management, data handling and complaint handing in SCE schools.

Data Handling

Training resources can be accessed via the Civil Service...

Guidance: SCE SHEF: risk assessment
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Risk assessment form and information for Service Children’s Education.

Related information Service Children’s Education
Guidance: SCE schools: workplace risk assessment
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Guidance and forms for workplace risk assessment of Service Children’s Education (SCE) schools.

Related information Service Children’s Education
Guidance: Delivering Differently for Young People: frequently asked questions
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FAQ document updated.

This document will be updated while the programme fund remains open. It currently answers questions that people applying for the programme are asking about alternative...

Guidance: SCE safety, health, environment and fire principles
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

The principles of the Service Children’s Education (SCE) ‘safety, health, environment and fire’ and ‘safety management system’.

Related information SCE safety, health, environment and fire action plans...
Guidance: SCE school governance
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

These documents describe the role and purpose of the Service Children’s Education School Governance Committee. Links to training materials for newly appointed committee members is also provided.

Related ...
Guidance: Service Children's Education (SCE) schools
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

A list of SCE schools in Germany Cyprus, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Falkland Islands, Italy and the Netherlands with links to these school’s websites.

Related information Service Children’s Education
Guidance: SCE and the drawdown from Germany
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Information on the impact on Service Children’s Education (SCE) schools, pupils and staff as a result of the withdrawal of staff from Germany.

Related information SCE staff surpluses following the drawdown...
Guidance: SCE exclusion from school guidance
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

This guidance accompanies the SCE Exclusion Policy 2013 is based on the DfE 2012 statutory guidance, ‘ Exclusion from maintained schools, Academies and pupil referral units in England: a guide for...

Guidance: SCE schools: physical education
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Policy and forms for assessing risk during physical education.

Related information Service Children’s Education
Guidance: SCE staff professional development: provision and commissioning guidelines for schools and HQ staff
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Service Children’s Education Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provision and commissioning guidelines for schools and HQ staff.

Related information Service Children’s Education
Guidance: SCE safeguarding information
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Safeguarding children requires us all to be aware of the many strands which make up a child’s world. For us to be effective in creating safe and harmonious communities, we need to be open-minded to the issues...

Guidance: SCE recruitment information
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Information about SCE recruitment.

If you have or any queries relating to recruitment administration or conditions of service, please contact the Defence Business Services (DBS) on UK 0800 345 7772 or...

Transparency data: NHS Injury Costs Recovery scheme: April 2014 to March 2015
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include cost recovery figures for July 2014

The NHS Injury Costs Recovery (ICR) scheme aims to recover the cost of NHS treatment where personal injury compensation is paid, for example...

Guidance: SCE government procurement card (GPC)
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Forms and guidance by Service Children’s Education for the application and use of the government procurement card (GPC) for new and existing card holders.

Related information Service Children’s Education...
Guidance: SCE: mileage rates
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Rates as of 1st October 2012:

Port to Destination (UK): 31 cents

UK back to Germany: 25p

Germany to Port: 25 cents

Related information Service Children’s Education
Guidance: SCE safety, health, environment, and fire manual (part 3)
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Information, forms and procedures about the safety, health, environment, and fire with Service Children’s Education schools.

Related information SCE safety, health, environment, and fire manual (part...
Guidance: SCE: school websites
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

A list of Service Children’s Education (SCE) schools with links to their websites.

Related information Service Children’s Education
Guidance: SCE special educational needs (SEN) and disability resources and guidance for schools
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Special educational needs and disability (SEND) resources for Service Children’s Education (SCE) schools.

Related information Service Children’s Education
Form: SCE claim forms
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).
Travel

For all travel enquiries (other than for those staff based in Cyprus and Bielefeld, Germany) please contact the Business Support Team on: 0044 (0)1980 615166 or 0044 (0)1980 618731.

Related information...
Guidance: SCE estates
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Spend details as part of the Service Children’s Education minor works programme.

Related information Service Children’s Education
Corporate report: Defence Support Group annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Defence Support Group annual report and accounts for the financial year 2013 to 2014.

Presented to Parliament pursuant to section 4(6) of the Government Trading Funds Act 1973 as amended by the Government...

FOI release: CMA's fixed telecommunications and internet services
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

On 1 July 2014, the CMA received a freedom of information (FOI) request for information about its fixed telecommunications and internet services contracts. The CMA responded on 22 July 2014.

Guidance: Mobility cycle: guidance for children of service personnel moving schools
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

This guidance focuses on movement between schools both at standard and non-standard times and covers:

entry at the start of the school year leaving at the end of the school year transfer between key...
Research and analysis: MCG consulting report on privately managed custodial service 2006
seen at 14:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Report on privately managed Prisons and Immigration Centres comparing the pay and benefits of staff in typical operational roles with those in the Prison Service.

August to go out with a bOing! as Gulbenkian launches its new international festival
seen at 14:31, 4 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
August to go out with a bOing! as Gulbenkian launches its new international festival
First UKAD Lifetime Ban Following Police Collaboration
seen at 14:31, 4 August in News (Our copy).
Collaboration with Gwent Police has led to the successful prosecution of two individuals, resulting in one lifetime ban
Firm fined after worker seriously hurt in roof fall
seen at 14:30, 4 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A roofing firm has today (31 July) been fined after a worker was seriously injured in a five metre fall through the roof of a Gateshead warehouse.
Housing firm in court over Blackpool balcony collapse
seen at 14:30, 4 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A resident at a block of flats in Blackpool narrowly avoided being seriously injured or killed when the second floor walkway he was standing on collapsed, a court has heard.
Press release: Seaside funding success for 10 coastal towns
seen at 14:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Ten coastal towns today received new funding for projects that will help create and safeguard nearly 1,400 jobs and help with essential repairs in areas affected by the winter storms.

A lido, Victorian...

News story: First World War Centenary: we will remember them
seen at 14:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect today’s activities.

Today (4 August) marks 100 years since Britain entered the First World War.

Solemn services of remembrance in London and Glasgow and a commemorative...

News story: NMO enforcement authority annual report 2013-14
seen at 14:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The National Measurement Office (NMO) is an executive agency of Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Forming an integral part of the agency, the NMO enforcement authority was responsible...

News story: Armed Forces at Living Islam Festival
seen at 14:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Representatives from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force were invited to attend the Islamic Society of Britain’s event, which ran from 31 July – 3 August.

Military personnel of the Armed Forces ...

Press release: Eric Pickles to save taxpayers £220 million as he bunks in with the Home Office
seen at 14:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Ministers and staff at the Department for Communities and Local Government have this week moved in with the Home Office, in a move to save taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds.

Local Government Secretary...

Notice: Customs Information Paper 52 (2014): withdrawal of guide to importing and exporting - breaking down the barriers
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Email address amended.

HM Revenue and Customs plan to withdraw the guide on 30 September 2014, therefore any comments on the withdrawal should be sent by 12 September 2014 to:

Email: <...

Form: Court funds: request for deposit
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

You must include a sealed copy of the court order, and a cheque for the payment.

Guidance: Studying under tier 4 of the points-based system
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications from people who wish to enter or remain in the UK to study under tier 4 of the points-based system...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Upodated document.

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

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for horticulture
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the horticulture sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the horticulture sector (NFU4).

Guidance: Bulgaria: Consular Fees
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Current fees based on the rate of exchange for August 2014 (&pound;1=2.50 BGN).

A full list of consular fees.

Closed consultation: Biodiversity: implementing the Nagoya Protocol in the UK
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government reply to consultation.

We want to know what you think about how we propose to implement rules on the use of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge in the UK.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary of the Treasury letter to NCARRB 29 July 2014
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

This letter to the Chair of the NCARRB provides information about government policy on public sector pay for the 2015 to 2016 pay round

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for pigs
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the pigs sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the pigs sector (NFU1).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for non-ferrous metals
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the non-ferrous metals sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the non-ferrous metals (NFA).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for bakers
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the bakers sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the bakers sector (NAMB).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for metal packaging
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the metal packaging sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the metal packaging sector (MPMA).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for malting
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the malting sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the malting sector (MAGB).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for food and drink
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the food sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the food and drink sector (FDF1).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for cold storage
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the cold storage sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the cold storage sector (CSDF).

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed July 2014 firing times.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and tablets...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Upodated document.

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

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for paper
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the paper sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the paper sector (CPI).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for chemicals
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the chemicals sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the chemicals sector (CIA).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for metalforming
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the metalforming sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the metalforming sector (CBM).

Policy paper: Renewables Obligation Order 2009 as amended by the Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2014
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2014 published.

This order reflects the amendments made to it by the Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1107), the Renewables Obligation...

Guidance: Public holders of the General Register Office indexes
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list

A listing of where you can view the General Register Office indexes online and in person.

Statistics: UK service personnel medical discharges: background quality report
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of a background quality report is to inform users of the statistics about the quality of the data used to produce the publication and any statistics derived from that data.

This report relates...

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for foundries
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the foundries sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the foundries sector (CAST).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for printing
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the printing sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreement scheme for the printing sector (BPIF).

Guidance: Home Office approved kits for testing heroin, morphine and amphetamine
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

These tables list the approved kits for the testing of heroin, morphine and amphetamine.

The testing of substances suspected to be drugs is controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for plastics
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the plastics sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the plastics sector (BPF).

Guidance: Work Programme: DWP provider guidance
seen at 11:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised versions of chapters 2, 4, 5, 6 and 20 published.

This programme-specific guidance sets out the essential things you need to know about the Work Programme. Background information is also...

Bristol company fined £10,000 for Edinburgh warehouse fall (COPFS release)
seen at 11:30, 4 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Bristol-based roofing company has pled guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for failing to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to its employees when working at heights after an employee fell through...
Nottingham timber firm in court over worker’s injuries
seen at 11:30, 4 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A timber company has been fined after an employee was run over by a forklift truck.
Relaxation of Postal Delivery Rules
seen at 11:30, 4 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Following consultation and negotiation with HMRC, entitled personnel may now have tax free goods posted to their prime residential home in BFG rather than having to post to a BFPO address. Prime residential...

Disposal of Tax Free Vehicles (NMT)
seen at 11:30, 4 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

There appears to be a misconception which is becoming more and more common, that tax free vehicles which are less than 12 months old, can be sold in the UK after 6 months of BFG registration if the owner ...

New BFG Bus and Coach Contract
seen at 11:30, 4 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The new BFG bus and coach contract, which comes into force on 1st September 2014, ensures the provision of a flexible and adaptable transport service until drawdown in BFG is complete. The current...

News story: Ebola: government response
seen at 11:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Link to podcast by DFID's Chief Scientific Adviser & health expert, Chris Witty, added.

An Ebola outbreak was confirmed in Guinea in March 2014 and quickly spread to Liberia.

Ebola haemorrhagic...

Speech: NHS waiting times: job not done
seen at 11:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

I am really pleased to be here at the Royal Surrey this morning – and many thanks to you Nick for hosting us.

I was delighted and honoured to open the Margaret Eaton wing of your ICU in ...

News story: First World War Centenary: we will remember them
seen at 11:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect today’s activities.

Today (4 August) marks 100 years since Britain entered the First World War.

Solemn services of remembrance in London and Glasgow and a commemorative...

Press release: Earlier screening for serious abnormalities in pregnancy
seen at 11:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has recommended earlier screening during pregnancy to test babies for Edward’s Syndrome and Patau’s Syndrome.

The conditions, also known as Trisomy 18 and ...

News story: Simpler rules for accommodation benefits and termination payments recommended
seen at 11:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has today (31 July 2014) published its latest report on employee benefits and expenses (EBE), this time covering areas including accommodation benefits and termination ...

Press release: Foreign Secretary commemorates World War 1 Centenary
seen at 11:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

100 years ago today (4 August) Britain entered World War 1; a war which spanned the globe and cost millions of lives.

As part of honouring this global history, the Foreign Secretary will attend a ceremony...

Open consultation: Pet travel: planned changes to the EU scheme
seen at 10:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

We want to know what you think about how we plan to implement changes to the EU pet travel scheme from 29 December 2014.

The new rules will apply across the EU. The main requirements of the pet travel...

Statistics - national statistics: Historic statistics notices on wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, 2014
seen at 10:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Udated with June 2014 data.

This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication on wholesale fruit and vegetable prices that showed figures for 2014...

Guidance: Pet travel: guidance on changes to the EU scheme from 29 December 2014
seen at 10:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

This guidance explains changes to the pet travel scheme from 29 December 2014. The guidance explains what’s changing and what’s not.

Further guidance on taking your pet abroad.

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for rendering
seen at 10:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the rendering sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreement scheme for the rendering sector (UKRA).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for laundries
seen at 10:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the laundries sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the laundries sector (TSA).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for motor manufacturing
seen at 10:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the motor manufacturing sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the motor manufacturing sector (SMMT).

Statistics - national statistics: Latest wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 10:31, 4 August 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...

Decision: Hertfordshire County Council maintained schools
seen at 10:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2618

Type of decision: admission objection – upheld

School type: community

Local authority: Hertfordshire

Statistics: Community interest companies: new CICs registered in July 2014
seen at 10:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New CICs registered in July 2014 data now available

The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies publishes monthly updates showing the names and locations of newly formed CICs.

Correspondence: Chief Secretary of the Treasury letter to SSRB 29 July 2014
seen at 10:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 29 July 2014 from Chief Secretary of the Treasury to the Chair of SSRB about government policy on public sector pay 2015/16

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for spirits
seen at 10:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the spirits sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the spirits sector (SEEC).

FOI release: CIC website visits
seen at 10:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

The information covers complete months from January 2014 to June June 2014.

This information has been released by the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies under the Freedom of Information...

Correspondence: Chief Secretary of the Treasury letter to DDRB 31 July 2014
seen at 10:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Letter of 31 July 2014 from Chief Secretary of the Treasury to the Chair of DDRB about government policy on public sector pay 2015 to 2016

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for surface engineering heat treatment
seen at 10:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the surface engineering heat treatment sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the surface engineering heat treatment sector (...

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for surface engineering
seen at 10:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the surface engineering sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the surface engineering sector (SEA).

Corporate report: Environmental performance of the water and sewerage companies in 2013
seen at 10:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency works with water companies to minimise the impact that their assets and activities have on the environment. They also work closely with other regulators of the water industry to ensure ...

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for packaging and industrial films
seen at 10:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the packaging and industrial films sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the packaging and industrial films sector (PIFA).

Notice: Reduced rate certificate for eggs and poultry meat
seen at 10:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reduced rate certificate for the eggs and poultry meat sector.

List of facilities in the climate change agreements scheme for the eggs and poultry meat sector (NFU5).

BFG Based National Standards Cycling Instructors
seen at 10:30, 4 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

On Saturday 26 July 14, four BFG based soldiers were assessed in Bielefeld by an independent Cycling Instructor examiner from the UK, to see if they possess all the necessary skills, knowledge and...

Speech: Tackling climate change is not at odds with economic growth
seen at 10:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to be here on my first visit to India and to Gujarat.

I can’t begin to tell you how much I have wanted to visit your great country, and this great State for many years – and not just to...

Speech: NHS waiting times: job not done
seen at 10:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

I am really pleased to be here at the Royal Surrey this morning – and many thanks to you Nick for hosting us.

I was delighted and honoured to open the Margaret Eaton wing of your ICU in ...

Agricultural Market Reports - August 2014
seen at 09:31, 4 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Agricultural Market Reports page provides access to weekly or monthly price information on headings Fruit, vegetables, flowers & pot plants, Cereals, Eggs & Poultry, Feeding Stuffs, Finished Stock, Hay & Straw, ...
Guidance: Ukraine – Consular Fees
seen at 09:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 4 August 2014

A full list of Consular fees

Research and analysis: New eight great technologies quantum technologies
seen at 09:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

This report produced by the Informatics team provides a review of patent data relating to quantum technologies covering quantum telecommunications, quantum computation, quantum sensors and quantum timing and ...

Research and analysis: Land contamination: remedial targets methodology (RTM)
seen at 09:31, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected wrong file that was added in transition to GOV.UK website: replaced user manual version 2.2a (first published 2001) with version 3.1 (first published 2006).

This report presents a recommended...

Press release: First World War Centenary commemorations
seen at 09:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Wales Office Minister Baroness Jenny Randerson will today (4 August) pay her respects to the servicemen and women who served in the First World War as part of the nationwide centenary commemoration.

...

Press release: Celebrating the best of Welsh culture at the National Eisteddfod
seen at 09:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Wales Office Ministers Alun Cairns and Baroness Jenny Randerson will celebrate the very best of Welsh history, language and culture at the National Eisteddfod this week.

Alun Cairns MP – a fluent Welsh...

Press release: Planning Inspectorate appoints first ever independent Chairman of the Board
seen at 09:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The appointment follows a review of the Inspectorate’s Board and its wider governance, which identified a need to build capacity for strategic leadership. In her role as Chairman, Sara will work with the other...

Press release: New members of the Social Security Advisory Committee announced
seen at 09:30, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The 6 appointments are:

Dr Gráinne McKeever Dr Jim McCormick Judith Paterson Oluseyi Obakin Rachael Badger

Existing member, Colin Godbold, has also been appointed for a second term for a further...

Agricultural Market Reports - August 2014
seen at 02:30, 4 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Agricultural Market Reports page provides access to weekly or monthly price information on headings Fruit, vegetables, flowers & pot plants, Cereals, Eggs & Poultry, Feeding Stuffs, Finished Stock, Hay & Straw, ...
Form: Application to transfer visa to biometric residence permit: form TOC
seen at 02:30, 4 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated transfer of conditions (TOC) application form, 4 August 2014

Use this form if you are already in the UK and have a stamp or sticker in your passport confirming your permission to be here...