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06 August 2014

Press release: UK completes incineration of Syrian chemicals
seen at 20:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Today marked the completion of incineration at Ellesmere Port of around 190 tonnes of Syrian chemical material, intended for use by the Assad regime to manufacture nerve agent.

As previously announced...

Form: Contaminated land: capital projects funding
seen at 18:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New document added: - Form CL2: Contaminated Land Capital Projects Programme - Site Remediation Grant Application

These forms are for enforcing authorities (usually local councils) to apply for...

Form: Legal aid: escape fees and family mediation work
seen at 18:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2 x checklists replaced, one added (NIAT - immigration)

Escape fee forms EC-CLAIM 1 (and checklist) EC-CLAIM 1 (immigration) EC-CLAIM 1 (mental health form and checklist) Electronic handbook...
Form: Notice claiming the Right to Buy
seen at 18:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

This notice is for use by certain secure tenants of local authorities, and of certain housing associations and other bodies, who wish to claim the right to buy their homes.

Open consultation: Solvency II: resolving the remaining policy issues for UK transposition
seen at 18:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Edited chart illustrating the basic concept of the volatility adjustment

Following on from the Solvency II Directive consultation published in November 2011, this short consultation is intended...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 4 August 2014
seen at 18:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for reserve regiments, Dstl's ITT, Phase 2 of the Cyber SAP.

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 4 August...

Privacy, surveillance and the future of the flow of information:tackling dilemmas and dangers in the digital realm
seen at 18:30, 6 August in Wilton Park (Our copy).

This roundtable meeting will discuss ways in which to ensure safety and security, and protect privacy in the digital realm, particularly with regard to state responses to threats and dangers.

In partnership...

News story: Campylobacter: government response
seen at 18:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Campylobacter is a bacteria that naturally occurs in chicken. When chicken is not properly handled or cooked, campylobacter can cause food poisoning.

The public can protect themselves and...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to China
seen at 18:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Ms Barbara Janet Woodward CMG OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China in succession to Sir Sebastian Wood KCMG. Ms Woodward will take up her appointment during early ...

Form: Checklist 9: search the index map (form SIM)
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Practice guide 10 (available from your Land Registry local office or our website) contains detailed guidance about official searches of the index map.

Where appropriate, details of any other relevant ...

Form: Checklist 10: official copy of the register or title plan (form OC1)
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Practice guide 11 contains detailed guidance about applications for official copies.

Updated November 2009
Form: Checklist 11: official copy of documents (form OC2)
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Practice guide 11 contains detailed guidance about applications for official copies.

Updated November 2009
Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Greater Manchester East and West District - Partnership Opportunity with Jobcentre Plus.

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

Guidance: British Business Bank Investment Programme: Managed Investment proposals
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated following allocation of an additional £100 million funds, and reopening for applications.

Managed Investments are defined as investment, alongside the private sector, ...

Policy paper: Code of ethics: policing professionalism
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The aim of this code of ethics is to support each member of the policing profession to deliver the highest professional standards in their service to the public.

Ethical behaviour comes from the values...

Policy paper: Media Ownership & Plurality Consultation Report
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out the Government’s response to both the July 2013 consultation on media ownership and plurality, and the House of Lords Select Committee on Communications report and recommendations on media...

Guidance: Import duty suspensions and tariff quotas: status of applications
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of new applications for the 1 January 2015 round added

Provides a list and current status of applications for the 1 January 2015 round of the European Union (EU) temporary duty ...

Transparency data: Corporate Hospitality Register: April - June 2014
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Corporate hospitality received by board members and staff of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Notice: YO17 8RU: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 6 August 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: Mr Paul Stephens...
Form: Space Exports Event: invitation and registration form
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Space Exports Event will take place on Friday 26 September 2014. This one-day symposium will cover all aspects of exporting space and satellite equipment and services.

Please register for attendance using...

Notice: NG34 8JG: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 6 August 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: Mr Mark Bates ...
Notice: B37 7BQ: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 6 August 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: Lafarge Aggregates...
Notice: HR4 7HP: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 6 August 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: Mr James Davenport...
Notice: HR2 9TR: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 6 August 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: Mr William Watkins...
Notice: PL14 6HB, Charteroak (Southern Halt) Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 6 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: EX35 6PH, Mr John Pile: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 6 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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Form: UTC application forms
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'UTC application form: sections A, B and H' document.

All UTC applicants must fill in the 2 forms on this page.

The general application form asks for details on:

education...
Notice: DT2 8HU, Habitat First Group: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 6 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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Form: Studio school application forms
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Studio school application form: sections A, B and H' document.

All studio school applicants must fill in the 2 forms on this page.

The general application form asks for details...

Notice: BH24 3RA, Forestry Commission (South District) Estates Department: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 6 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: GL52 3PX, Mark Holland Group Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 6 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: SO24 0AB, Mr Timothy Hiorns: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 6 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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Statistics: July 2014 farming and food brief
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

This monthly paper produced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) brings together the latest key information relating to agriculture and the wider economy. In particular it highlights...

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: August 2014
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Touchbase is a monthly publication for external organisations and people who work with or advise our customers. It has news about:

benefits pensions and DWP services relevant news from other government...
Guidance: European Refugee Fund: successful projects from 2009 to 2013
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The UK receives an annual allocation from phase III of the European Refugee Fund, which it uses according to rules set by the European Commission.

This document is a summary from 2009 to 2013, showing...

Guidance: European Integration Fund: successful projects from 2009 to 2013
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The UK receives an annual allocation from phase III of the European Integration Fund, which it uses according to rules set by the European Commission.

This document is a summary from 2009 to 2013, showing...

Guidance: European Return Fund: list of funded projects from 2010 to 2012
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The UK receives an annual allocation from phase III of the European Refund Fund, which it uses according to rules set by the European Commission.

This document is a summary from 2010 to 2012, showing ...

Guidance: Landlords: right to rent checks
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

From late autumn 2014, landlords in some areas will need to check that tenants have a right to rent in the UK before letting a property to them.

Right to rent checks will only apply to landlords of private...

Rosetta makes history by catching a comet
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Scientists at STFC, UK Space Agency, ESA and others around the world today celebrate history being made as Rosetta becomes the first spacecraft to successfully rendezvous with a comet, opening a new chapter in Solar...
Making the Most Out of Intellectual Property
seen at 16:31, 6 August in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
In partnership with the UK Intellectual Property Office, we are hosting two Intellectual Property (IP) workshops at our Harwell Oxford and SciTech Daresbury campuses this September.
Pensions Regulator consults on codes of practice
seen at 16:30, 6 August in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator has today published two draft codes of practice for consultation.
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Sir Andrew Green
seen at 16:30, 6 August in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from Chair to Sir Andrew Green KCMG regarding long-term international migration
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Will Moy
seen at 16:30, 6 August in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from Chair to the Director of Full Fact regarding estimates of tax compliance yield
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Sir Andrew Green
seen at 16:30, 6 August in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from Chair to Sir Andrew Green regarding the contribution of immigration to UK population growth
Press release: Small energy suppliers the winner from increased switching
seen at 16:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

More than two million customers have switched to independent electricity suppliers since 2010 thanks to Government action to open the energy market.

Independent energy suppliers were given a further...

News story: Successful government estate programme expands
seen at 16:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The One Public Estate programme uses land and property released by government to boost economic growth and regeneration. Cabinet Office and the Local Government Association (LGA) run the programme to encourage...

Press release: Green light for A1 Coalhouse Interchange improvements
seen at 16:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This work is in addition to the Highways Agency’s A1 Coalhouse to Metro Centre major upgrade scheme which is due to begin at the end of August.

The Highways Agency will install part-time traffic signals...

News story: Campylobacter: government response
seen at 16:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Campylobacter is a bacteria that naturally occurs in chicken. When chicken is not properly handled or cooked, campylobacter can cause food poisoning.

The public can protect themselves and...

Press release: Prime Minister recognises Northern Ireland top social enterprise
seen at 16:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Workspace Group, established by people living in Magherafelt in 1985, runs a number of businesses in order to reinvest 100% of the profits into projects to regenerate the local area. Since setting ...

Scottish Retail Sales Index - 2014 Q2
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
An indicator of Economic Growth in the Scottish Retail sector.
Policy paper: BIS manufacturing summit 2014
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

On 19 June over 200 delegates gathered at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton, Wirral for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) fourth manufacturing summit. The Deputy Prime Minister ...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 16 to 22 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...

Policy paper: Draft legislation – The Taxation of Pensions Bill
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The Government announced at Budget 2014 proposals to allow people aged 55 and above, from April 2015, access to their money purchase pension savings as they wish during retirement, subject to their marginal rate...

Notice: VAT Notice 701/6: charity funded equipment for medical, veterinary etc uses
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update 1 has been integrated into this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 701/6 (March 1997). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice...

Notice: VAT Notice 700/57: administrative agreements entered into with trade bodies
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update 1 has been integrated into this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 700/57 (March 2002). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in the General section of...

Notice: VAT Notice 701/1: charities
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates 1 and 2 intregrated into this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 701/1 (January 1995). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this ...

Notice: VAT Notice 704: VAT retail exports
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update 1 has been integrated into this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 704 (July 2003). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice...

Notice: VAT Notice 701/16: water and sewerage services
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update 1 has been integrated into this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 701/16 (February 1999). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1 of this...

Correspondence: European Antibiotic Awareness Day: letters to NHS and local authority health and wellbeing boards
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The objective for European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) 2014 is for at least 10,000 healthcare professionals and members of the public to have committed to at least 1 pledge for prudent use of antibiotics ...

Open consultation: Batteries Directive: implementation and draft regulations
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The 2013/56/EU Amended Batteries Directive amends the original 2006 Batteries Directive by:

removing certain exemptions to the prohibitions in the directive on the placing on the market of batteries containing...
Guidance: LR30 provider memo - Work Choice Wage Incentive and updates to provider guidance
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

This provider memo includes information about the Work Choice Wage Incentive and latest updates to the Work Choice provider guidance.

The updates are to:

section 1 section 2 annex 2 ...
Guidance: School Direct: plan your programme
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

This document contains a set of practical questions to help you decide how your School Direct programme will be set up and run. It suggests a number of areas to consider, including:

the kind of candidates...
Guidance: The Green Book: appraisal and evaluation in central government
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Public sector business cases using the five case model: templates file (.doc) replaced (with (.odt)

The Green Book is guidance for central government produced by the Treasury on how publicly funded...

Open consultation: Travel and subsistence review
seen at 14:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Contact email address changed

In response to the Office of Tax Simplification’s (OTS) January 2014 report on the tax treatment of employee benefits and expenses, ‘Review of employee benefits...

Notice: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD1991 amending AD1990
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an import duty charged in addition to normal customs duty and is applied across the whole EC. It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at less than their ...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Russia
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 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.

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Ukraine
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: sanctions changes

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: Finland – Consular Fees
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New consular fees, updated 6 August 2014.

A full list of Consular fees

Policy paper: Organic certification: list of UK approved organic control bodies
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

This lists all the approved certification bodies for organic food in the UK.

All foods sold as organic must originate from growers, processors and importers who are registered with an approved certification...

Transparency data: Academy sponsor contact list
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page with August list.

This spreadsheet contains contact details for active approved academy sponsors.

It can be used by:

schools looking for a sponsor new sponsors looking...
Promotional material: Student arrivals: 10 top tips
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Information from Border Force for students arriving in the UK. It contains 10 tips to help students understand what they need to do to make their journey through the UK border easier, including:

when to...
Correspondence: Recovered appeal: land south side of Top Road, Barnacle, Rugby, Warwickshire (ref: 2192742, 5 August 2014)
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission for a private gypsy and traveller caravan site.

Correspondence: Recovered appeals: land at Shannon Moor Stables (west of Mosslands), Aveling Drive, Banks, Southport (refs: 2179831 & 2177366, 5 August 2014)
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on recovered appeals against an enforcement notice relating to a gypsy and traveller caravan site.

Open consultation: Solvency II: resolving the remaining policy issues for UK transposition
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Following on from the Solvency II Directive consultation published in November 2011, this short consultation is intended to complete the process of consultation on how the government should implement the...

Transparency data: UK Guarantees scheme: prequalified projects
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated Ineos Grangemouth Ethane Import and Storage Facilities status to 'signed'

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

Guidance: Preston guidance: August 2014
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Following the European Court of Justice and House of Lords’ rulings in 2000/2001 in favour of part-timers gaining retrospective access to occupational pension schemes, provided they meet the necessary legal requirements...

Guidance: British Business Bank Investment Programme: Direct Capital Investments
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated following allocation of an additional &pound;100 million funds, and reopening for applications.

Direct Capital Investments are defined as investments, alongside the private...

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 220 (06 August 2014)
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Qualifications Information Guide: Updated 24+ Advanced Learning Loans: Offender Learners Apprenticeship Funding Reform Technical Consultation: Interim Statement The Register of Training...
Transparency data: Ministry of Justice senior officials travel expenses: January to March 2014
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

This report shows international travel undertaken by Ministry of Justice Senior Officials at SCS2 (or equivalent) and above. The report includes bookings made through departments’ central booking systems. This...

Notice: The Wash East coastal management strategy
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency gives notice that an environmental report and draft plan have been prepared and are available for consultation.

The Wash East coastal management strategy (the strategy) sets out...

Policy paper: Government and Ofgem Action Plan: Challenger Businesses (Independent Energy Suppliers)
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

This action plan sets out a number of commitments by DECC and Ofgem in response to a range of concerns raised by independent energy suppliers through the Challenger Business Programme. The Programme was launched...

Form: Checklist 1: general registration points
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Where appropriate, details of any relevant practice guides have been given. These are available from your Land Registry local office or from our website.

Form: Checklist 2: discharges, transfers and charges
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Where appropriate, details of any relevant practice guides (PG) have been given. These are available from your Land Registry local office or from our website.

Please refer to Checklist 1 for all...

Form: Checklist 3: protecting third party interests
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Where appropriate, details of any relevant practice guides (PG) have been given. These are available from your Land Registry local office or from our website.

Please refer to Checklist 1 for all...

Form: Checklist 4: first registrations
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Where appropriate, details of any relevant practice guides (PG) have been given. These are available from your Land Registry local office or from our website at www.landregistry.gov.uk.

Please ...

Form: Checklist 5: lease applications
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Where appropriate, details of any relevant practice guides (PG) have been given. These are available from your Land Registry local office or from our website at www.landregistry.gov.uk

Please refer...

Form: Checklist 6: official search of whole (form OS1)
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Practice guide 12 contains detailed guidance about official searches.

Updated November 2009
Form: Checklist 7: official search of part (form OS2)
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Practice guide 12 contains detailed guidance about official searches.

Updated November 2009
Form: Checklist 8: official search without priority (form OS3)
seen at 14:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Practice guide 12 contains detailed guidance about official searches.

Updated November 2009
Digitisation of next batch of unit war diaries begins
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Following the online release of almost 10,000 unit war diaries earlier this year, we are now conserving, sorting, digitising and itemising thousands more diaries from the WO 95 series as part of our First...
Press release: Improved help for the financially vulnerable targeted
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Insolvency Service has issued a call for evidence on increasing the bankruptcy debt threshold which was set at &pound;750 almost three decades ago. It is also seeking views on how debt relief orders (...

Speech: Chancellor on developing FinTech
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

It is fantastic to be here today as you launch ‘Innovate Finance’.

Fantastic to be here at Level 39 – the largest Financial Technology Accelerator in Europe

I am here today because the technologies...

News story: Plan to make Britain global centre of financial innovation set out by government
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor today (Wednesday 6 August) announced a series of measures to support the growth of the country’s emerging FinTech sector and encourage innovation in finance, including supporting alternative finance...

Press release: Rosetta arrives at comet destination
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This milestone is a big win for the UK space industry which has significant involvement in the mission.

Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko by Rosetta’s OSIRIS narrow-angle camera on 3 August from a distance...
News story: UK-China Intellectual Property Symposium
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Hosted by the UK Intellectual Property Office and the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office the Symposium will be held in Beijing on 1 September 2014. Prime Minister David Cameron and Chinese Premier Li ...

Press release: UK Commission for Employment and Skills calls for employers to act now to help avert 'skills crisis'
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Responding to results from a new poll by the Prince’s Trust and HSBC, released today, the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is warning employers that the time to act is now in order to avert a skills...

Press release: Ministerial appointments: August 2014
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the resignation of Baroness Warsi on 5 August, the following ministerial appointments have been made:

Baroness Anelay of St Johns is appointed as Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth...

News story: A sea of poppies to honour the fallen
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Last night saw the launch of a major art installation at the Tower of London to honour the fallen soldiers of the First World War. Entitled ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’, the huge and evolving art...

Press release: M180 closures for major resurfacing work
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: From the 6 to 11 August – work will take place on the eastbound M180 between junction 2 and junction 3. The eastbound carriageway will be closed from 6am on 6 August until 6am on 11 August. During the...

Press release: Plan ahead for major M180 closures for 13 miles of resurfacing work
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: From the 6 to 11 August – work will take place on the eastbound M180 between junction 2 and junction 3. The eastbound carriageway will be closed from 6am on 6 August until 6am on 11 August. During the...

Press release: Reminder: Weekend overnight A1 closure in North Yorkshire
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

In addition, the northbound carriageway between junction 50 (Baldersby) and Scotch Corner will be closed overnight on 10 August from 8pm on Sunday evening until 6am on Monday morning.

During these overnight...

News story: East Village completed, key London 2012 legacy
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Incorporates confirmation of sale of East Village.

The deal, announced in August 2011, to sell the Olympic Delivery Authority’s remaining property interests in East Village has completed, securing...

News story: 1 October 2014: Changes to design and patent law
seen at 14:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Intellectual Property Act 2014, which received Royal Assent on 14 May 2014, modernises intellectual property (IP) law to help UK businesses better protect their IP rights. The Act also implements reforms ...

Guidance: Vietnam - Lists of Interpretation and Translation Companies
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update one more attached file

The following lists of interpretation and translation companies in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require...

Statistics: Op Herrick casualty and fatality statistics: background quality report
seen at 11:30, 6 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...

Impact assessment: Criminal Justice and Courts Bill impact assessments
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Routes of appeal in the Court of Protection impact assessment published.

Impact assessments for the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill.

Transparency data: List of letters to academy trusts about poor performance
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'List of letters to academy trusts about poor performance' document.

A list showing all academy trusts that have received pre-warning notice or warning notice letters from the Department...

Guidance: Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2005
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised parts 1 to 6 and new part 7 and front loaded title.

AFPS 05 is introduced under powers held by the Secretary of State through the Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004...

Guidance: Regulation of the naval nuclear propulsion programme
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated part 1 and new part 2.

This JSP provides the policy, requirements and guidance for nuclear and radiological safety and environmental protection management of naval nuclear propulsion...

Guidance: Regulation of the nuclear weapons programme
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated part and new part 2.

This JSP defines and promulgates the policy, requirements and guidance for nuclear and radiological safety and environmental protection management of NWP activities...

Guidance: Tri-service disability and additional needs policy (JSP 820)
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Policy for service personnel who have, or have a dependant with, a disability or additional needs. The aim is to promote the maximum flexibility for service personnel (and by implication their dependants) to ...

Guidance: The education of service children (JSP 342)
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The policy within these document combines and supersedes both JSP 302 ‘The education of service children overseas’ (revised 1991) and JSP 342 ‘The education of service children’ (revised 1988).

Related information...
Guidance: Delivering early years foundation stage in overseas settings (JSP 819)
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The main intention of this document is to provide direction and supporting guidance to overseas Commands on the minimum funded entitlement to Early Years provision for the 3 to 5 age group and the prioritisation...

Guidance: Forces fixed rate (FFR) and general accounting rate (GAR)
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The latest German forces fixed rate (FFR) and general accounting rate (GAR) updated on a monthly basis.

Related information Service Children’s Education
Guidance: Special educational needs (SEN): guide for service families
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Children with a wide range of special educational needs (SEN) are supported in SCE Schools. It is impossible, however, to make provision for the complete range of SEN.

When a family wish to pursue a posting...

Guidance: MOD simplified purchasing and payment process manual (JSP 895)
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

All defence personnel and MOD contractors involved in purchasing. which includes those specifying the requirement, have a duty to familiarise themselves with the policy rules and guidance within the manual.

Consultation: Batteries Directive: implementation and draft regulations
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The 2013/56/EU Amended Batteries Directive amends the original 2006 Batteries Directive by:

removing certain exemptions to the prohibitions in the directive on the placing on the market of batteries containing...
Data published on staff employed in the higher education sector
seen at 11:30, 6 August in HEFCE news (Our copy).
HEFCE has published interactive data on the trends in employment of staff in the higher education sector for the ten years, 2003-04 to 2012-13. 2012-13 is the first year in which detailed information on job types...
Discovery unavailable morning of 11 August
seen at 11:30, 6 August in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Discovery, our catalogue, will be unavailable on Monday 11 August from 8.00 until 12.00. This is due to planned maintenance work to improve our IT services. We apologise for any inconvenience caused...
News story: Update for UK companies trading in Russia and Ukraine
seen at 11:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update on sanctions following latest EU Council meeting.

The European Union (EU) sanctions are designed to deter further destabilisation, and convince Russia to engage with the international community...

Press release: Foreign Secretary comments on the situation in Gaza
seen at 11:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking today, the Foreign Secretary said:

We have seen some progress over the last 24 hours. We have now got a ceasefire in place. We have got the Israeli Defence Force out of Gaza which means...

Speech: Chancellor on developing FinTech
seen at 11:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

It is fantastic to be here today as you launch ‘Innovate Finance’.

Fantastic to be here at Level 39 – the largest Financial Technology Accelerator in Europe

I am here today because the technologies...

Speech: Rail: long term economic plan
seen at 11:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you and good afternoon everyone.

It’s a real pleasure to be here for the Rail Industry Innovation Awards and an honour to be invited to speak today (27 June 2014). So thanks to the Fourth Friday...

News story: NHS pricing and incentives webinars
seen at 11:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Links to the recorded webinars have been added to the page.

Monitor, in partnership with NHS England, held several webinars and workshops in July and August 2014 to inform, engage and seek your...

Press release: Assisted Departure of British Nationals from Libya
seen at 11:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

HMS Enterprise, a Royal Navy ship carrying out routine survey work in the Mediterranean, left Tripoli on 5 August 2014 carrying 93 eligible persons. This was the second assisted departure carried out by the UK...

Press release: Rosetta arrives at comet destination
seen at 11:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This milestone is a big win for the UK space industry which has significant involvement in the mission.

Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko by Rosetta’s OSIRIS narrow-angle camera on 3 August from a distance...
Press release: Advice to road users in Surrey and London this weekend
seen at 11:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The route of RideLondon has been amended slightly in 2014 from previous years, requiring the closure of the entry slip roads of the A3 at Esher Common from 5am until approximately 3.30pm.

While no other...

Press release: BCG vaccine prevents TB infection in children
seen at 11:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A new study from Public Health England (PHE) published in the British Medical Journal today (6 August 2014) has found Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine may protect against M. tuberculosis (TB) infection...

Open consultation: NHS outcomes framework review
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

We are asking for thoughts on our current proposals and our long term planning for the NHS outcomes framework. The document asks specific questions on 4 main areas of the framework:

Mental health Children...
Decision: Al-Madinah School
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2582

Type of decision: admission objection - upheld

School type: academy free school

School phase: secondary

Local...

Statistics - national statistics: Scottish retail sales index: 2014 Q2
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.

Open consultation: Insolvency Proceedings: Review of debt relief orders and the bankruptcy petition limit
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Debt relief orders are a low cost form of debt relief targeted at vulnerable people with low levels of debt and little means of paying it off. Introduced in April 2009, we are reviewing how they have performed...

Statistics: NHS GP referrals for first out-patient appointments in Wales: June 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Index of production: June 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Imaging and Radiodiagnostics: 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.

Statistics: NHS diagnostics waiting times and acitivities: June 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: NHS safety thermometer report: July 2013 to July 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Dementia assessment and referral: May 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Social housing stock and rent in Wales: as at 31 March 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: NHS Safety Thermometer Report - July 2013 to July 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Pre-Release Access List dated 30 July 2014.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles...

Statistics: NHS direct in Wales: Quarter ending June 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.

Statistics: Building materials and components statistics: July 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Presents information on selected building materials, including monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks. It also includes quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles...

Impact assessment: Standardised packaging of tobacco products draft regulations consultation: PHE response
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

In June 2014, the Department for Health published a consultation on standardised packaging of tobacco products.

The purpose of the consultation was to seek the views of interested people, businesses and...

FOI release: Reports and recordings from the pilot badger culls
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Daily reports EIRs: request for copies of the daily reports from the pilot badger culls to identify the nature and timing of concerns that were raised with the Chair of the Independent Expert Panel (IEP), plus...

Guidance: Ultra low emission vehicles: tax implications
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

This document summarises the taxes and benefits applicable to ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) for private and business users.

In his 2013 Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer committed ...

Notice: Teesside Park recovery works
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Announcement of intention not to prepare an environmental statement (Regulation 5 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Land Drainage Improvement Works) Regulations 1999 as amended by SI 2005/1399 and SI 2006...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet ...

Consultation outcome: SME finance: help to match SMEs rejected for finance with alternative lenders
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added to page

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

Guidance: Netherlands – Consular Fees
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees as of 6 August 2014

A full list of Consular fees

Notice: Recalculation of redundancy-related claims to be carried out
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The attached document explains what people need to know about the Redundancy Payments Service redundancy-related claims recalculation

Transparency data: DCMS Government Procurement Card spend: transactions over £500, April, May and June 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

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

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 4 August 2014
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for previous FOI cases, air cadets, ammunition purchases, army personnel marriages and partnerships, injuries sustainded, JTTR, RAF Bentwaters.

Ministry of Defence (MOD) ...

Research and analysis: Review of demand side policy landscape and modelling
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

In 2013, the Department of Energy and Climate Change commissioned an external project to examine how demand side measures are considered in the policy development process across government. This includes DECC...

Research and analysis: Environment Agency information for re-use register
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This is the latest version of the Information for Re-use Register, published in August 2014.

The Information for Re-use Register (IfRR) acts as a catalogue of Environment Agency licensed information...

Consultation outcome: Draft transparency code for parish councils
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Draft transparency code for parish councils with a turnover not exceeding &pound;25,000: consultation summary of responses'.

The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 received...

Guidance: Vietnam - List of English speaking lawyers
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Add one more attached files.

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

Press release: Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in Nottinghamshire
seen at 10:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

An outbreak of KHV disease has been confirmed at Goosedale Fisheries and Leisure, Goosedale Lane, Moor Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

The site is now subject to statutory controls to prevent...

Press release: Welsh companies win NATO contracts
seen at 10:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

They will help to deliver the infrastructure behind the largest gathering of world leaders ever to take place in the UK.

Working alongside creative events agency M that won the contract to deliver the...

Press release: Standardised packaging can save lives and boost local economies
seen at 10:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

New Public Health England (PHE) figures reveal the potential benefits that standardised packaging of tobacco products could bring, not only for health, but in savings of around &pound;500 million – providing...

News story: Points of Light: August 2014 winners
seen at 10:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with winner 80

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

77. Brian Borland (South Ayrshire)

Brian...

Press release: Humber Enterprise Zone creating thousands of jobs
seen at 10:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A &pound;15 million government grant will help the Humber become a world-class centre for renewable energy industries that employs thousands of people.

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced...

Speech: Chancellor on developing FinTech
seen at 10:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

It is fantastic to be here today as you launch ‘Innovate Finance’.

Fantastic to be here at Level 39 – the largest Financial Technology Accelerator in Europe

I am here today because the technologies...

News story: Plan to make Britain global centre of financial innovation set out by government
seen at 10:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor today (Wednesday 6 August) announced a series of measures to support the growth of the country’s emerging FinTech sector and encourage innovation in finance, including supporting alternative finance...

Social Housing Stock and Rent in Wales - as at 31 March 2014
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release presents data on social housing stock and rents.
Index of Production - June 2014
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Measures the volume of production at base year prices for the manufacturing, mining and quarrying and energy supply industries. These are seasonally adjusted figures on the index of output of the production industries...
Imaging and Radiodiagnostics - 2013/14
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Imaging and radio diagnostics.
Monthly Statistics of Building Materials and Components - No. 473, July 2014
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides information on selected building materials and contains monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks; and quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles and ready-...
Promotional material: How Jobcentre Plus can help employers
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised leaflet published, Wage Incentive information removed because this support stopped on 6 August 2014.

Jobcentre Plus offers employers an extensive range of free services to help reduce costs...

Promotional material: Fintech (Financial Technology): The UK’s unique environment for growth
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The report identifies the strengths and opportunities in the UK market for new and existing investors. It also looks at opportunities in the 4 key sub-sectors which are payments, platform, software and data analytics...

Research and analysis: Landscaping UK Fintech
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

This research provides evidence to help UKTI develop a strategy to promote the Fintech sector and help more overseas companies to set up and invest in the UK. It also helps UKTI identify opportuntiues for UK ...

Consultation outcome: M5 junctions 4a to 6 smart motorway: variable speed limits
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation outcome report added.

Proposals for draft regulations allowing the Highways Agency to implement variable speed limits between M5 junctions 4a and 6 in order to relieve congestion in...

Guidance: Minor changes to patents legislation: business guidance
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

The Intellectual Property Act 2014 makes various minor changes to the Patents Act 1977, which will come into effect on 1 October 2014. These minor changes are contained in the Schedule to the Intellectual Property...

Guidance: Expansion of the Patent Opinions Service: business guidance
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Given the success of the Patent Opinions Service since its introduction in 2005, the service will be expanding on 1 October 2014 to provide opinions on a much wider range of patent disputes. It will also provide...

Guidance: Open and accountable local government: plain English guide
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Transparency and openness should be the fundamental principle behind everything councils and other local government bodies do, and new rights have now been introduced by the Openness of Local Government Bodies...

Guidance: INF30 - Requirements for towing trailers in Great Britain
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of the Welsh INF30 published.

Guidance for drivers towing trailers. This includes what you can drive and tow depending on when you passed your test.

Guidance: Germany – Consular Fees
seen at 09:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Current consular fees as of 6 August 2014

A full list of Consular fees

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to kick off new cultural programme in Corby
seen at 09:30, 6 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to kick off new cultural programme in Corby
Index of Production, June 2014
seen at 09:30, 6 August in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Constant price seasonally adjusted indices and growth rates for Production and component industries for June 2014
Press release: Chief Operating Officer announces that he will be leaving government
seen at 09:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Stephen Kelly joined the Cabinet Office in 2011 and led the Efficiency and Reform Group under Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude. He will continue in post before joining Sage Group plc as Group...

Press release: Press freedom boosted by new 'right to report'
seen at 09:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

In a boost for local democracy and the independent free press, councils in England were brought into the 21st century today (6 August 2014) after Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, signed a Parliamentary...

News story: UK leads the way for Financial Technology (fintech) services says new research
seen at 09:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The publication ‘Fintech: The UK’s Unique Environment for Growth’ gives an overview of why the UK is a unique location for companies specialising in technology applied to financial services (also known...

Social Housing Stock and Rent in Wales - as at 31 March 2014
seen at 02:31, 6 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release presents data on social housing stock and rents.
Index of Production - June 2014
seen at 02:31, 6 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Measures the volume of production at base year prices for the manufacturing, mining and quarrying and energy supply industries. These are seasonally adjusted figures on the index of output of the production industries...
Imaging and Radiodiagnostics - 2013/14
seen at 02:31, 6 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Imaging and radio diagnostics.
Monthly Statistics of Building Materials and Components - No. 473, July 2014
seen at 02:31, 6 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides information on selected building materials and contains monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks; and quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles and ready-...
Open consultation: Strengthening the regulation of wholesale energy markets through new criminal offences
seen at 02:31, 6 August in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views on proposals to create two new criminal offences of energy market manipulation and insider trading. The proposed offences would give UK energy regulators new powers to prosecute ...

Speech: "Let us be absolutely clear. It is the continuing Separatist violence that is responsible for the worsening humanitarian situation"
seen at 02:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

I thank Mr Ging for his briefing this afternoon. As we have heard from him, the situation in Separatist-held areas of Eastern Ukraine continues to deteriorate. The number of casualties is rising, public infrastructure...

Press release: Plans for tough new energy market manipulation penalties
seen at 02:30, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Anyone found guilty of rigging wholesale gas and electricity prices could face up to two years in jail under proposals being put forward by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey today.

These laws...