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08 August 2014

Open consultation: Have your say on the National Minimum Wage
seen at 21:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Have your say on the National Minimum Wage, by completing our survey

We welcome written evidence to our consultation, which runs until 26 September 2014.

This consultation is relevant ...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 20:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly banana 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...

Guidance: Castlemartin firing notice
seen at 20:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for September 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 20:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 1 to 14 September 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 ...

Transparency data: MOD finance transparency dataset: financial year 2014/15
seen at 20:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

There is a CSV file covering each month from April 2010, subsequent files will be added by the last working day following each month end.

All transactions within the files relate to a payment over &...

Transparency data: MOD finance transparency dataset: financial year 2010/2014
seen at 20:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Moved 2014/2015 financial year documents to a new page.

There is a CSV file covering each month from April 2010, subsequent files will be added by the last working day following each month end.

Press release: Foreign Secretary responds to reports of Russian military vehicles in Ukraine
seen at 20:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Responding to the Ukrainian National Defence and Security Council reports this morning that Russian military vehicles have crossed the border from Russia into Ukraine in the last 24hrs, the Foreign Secretary, ...

News story: Russian import ban on agricultural products
seen at 20:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Russian Government imposed an unjustified ban on 7 August on the import of certain agricultural commodities from the EU.

We are still considering the impacts of the ban. While we do not expect it...

Press release: Overnight weekend closures for M1 bridge maintenance
seen at 20:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

From next week (Friday 15 August) a series of planned weekend overnight closures are required to undertake water proofing to nine bridges on the M1, between junctions 39 and 42. The work is due to be completed...

Press release: Limited lane closures continue next week at A38 Markeaton (11-16 August)
seen at 20:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The A38 in both directions will be limited to two lanes on the immediate approaches to the Markeaton junction. The A52 eastbound and westbound approaches will also be limited to two lanes on the approach. The...

Statistics: Water situation report: midlands
seen at 18:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The latest water situation report for the midlands has been published on our website

A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 18:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised tool and version log.

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...

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend via GPC over £500: 2013 to 2014
seen at 18:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2013 and March 2014 documents updated.

Details of all GPC expenditure over £500 from April 2013 to March 2014 by:

Department for Education Education Funding Agency ...
Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend via GPC over £500: 2014 to 2015
seen at 18:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated April 2014 document.

Details of all GPC expenditure over £500 from April 2014 to March 2015 by:

Department for Education Education Funding Agency National College for...
Policy paper: Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme
seen at 18:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to expression of interest page on the Spring Consortium website. Also updated all documents.

The Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme seeks to support the development, testing...

Guidance: CPD for regulated immigration advisers: guidance
seen at 18:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Immigration advisers regulated by OISC must make sure that they comply with its programme of continuing professional development (CPD). Following this guidance will help you meet OISC’s requirements.

Guidance: CPD training record sheet: OISC regulated immigration advisers
seen at 18:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner’s continuing professional development (CPD) year runs from 1 April to 31 March.

Required hours for CPD Level Hours required Core knowledge...
Promotional material: Sure Start children's centres: logos
seen at 18:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added logos for providers who are not Sure Start children's centres but are delivering Sure Start services on behalf of a children’s centre.

Sure Start children’s centres can use the logos on this...

Guidance: Academies Financial Handbook
seen at 18:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This handbook, issued by the Education Funding Agency (EFA), applies to all academy trusts and free schools. It is for anyone with a financial management or governance role, including:

members trustees...
Promotional material: TB, BCG and your baby leaflet
seen at 18:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The advice that babies should have the vaccination if they going to live in countries with high incidences of TB for more than 1 month has changed to more than 3 months.

This leaflet, in which...

Human Tissue Authority's role in living organ donation
seen at 18:30, 8 August in Human Tissue Authority (Our copy).
The Human Tissue Authority assesses all proposed transplants from living organ donors
Gloucestershire town council fined for worker’s injuries
seen at 18:30, 8 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A council has been fined after a worker was thrown from an overturned mower while cutting grass in Gloucestershire. 
Poole contractor in court after falling steel injures workers
seen at 18:30, 8 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Two workers were left with broken bones but escaped with their lives after being struck by a length of steel that fell from nine floors above them, a court has heard. 
Cleaning company fined for risky rooftop work
seen at 18:30, 8 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Stoke-on-Trent company, which uses jet washers to clean roof tiles, has been fined after a worker was spotted on a roof without any falls protection in place.
Industrial gas supplier fined after plant explosion leaves worker injured
seen at 18:30, 8 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A multinational industrial gas supplier based in Surrey has been fined after an explosion at one of its manufacturing plants in Bristol left a worker with life changing injuries. 
Press release: Emergency UK aid for displaced people in Iraq
seen at 18:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is releasing an £8 million package of emergency humanitarian assistance to get lifesaving aid to tens of thousands of people across northern and central Iraq who have fled ISIL terrorists, International...

Press release: Stormy weather predicted in South West this weekend
seen at 18:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

On Sunday and Monday a combination of high spring tides, strong westerly winds and waves brings a possible risk of flooding to the south-west coast of England and along the Severn Estuary.

The heavy ...

Speech: "As we speak Russia is building up its forces on the Ukrainian border"
seen at 18:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

I would like to thank Mr Simonovic for his briefing and for his latest report on Ukraine.

I can understand why Ambassador Churkin does not want the Security Council to discuss this UN report. Because...

Statutory guidance: School teachers' pay and conditions 2014
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This statutory guidance is for:

local authorities school leaders school teachers governing bodies and their representatives

It relates to maintained schools in England and Wales.

This guidance...

Guidance: School teachers’ pay and conditions: advice
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated departmental advice to reflect the 2014 school teachers’ pay and conditions document.

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders school teachers governing bodies local ...
Notice: TN27 8BH, Fridays: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 8 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. The arrangements are explained in their...

FOI release: Budget and Forecast table for the Resource (Waste) Programme
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Budgets - FOI Defra’s Budget and Forecast table for the Resource (Waste) Programme that was presented to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee on 8 July 2014.

Notice: PO35 5NS, Mr Jeremy Gully: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 8 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: Corporate Debt and Derivative Contracts: amendments to the Disregard Regulations and Change of Accounting Practice Regulations – Technical Note
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This Technical Note accompanies the draft regulations and provides an overview of the amendments.

Notice: VAT Notice 700/2: group and divisional registration
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to previous version (September 2011)

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 700/2 (September 2011).

Guidance: Claims Management Regulation: business bulletin August 2014
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Business bulletin number 23 contains guidance about:

new information CMCs are required to provide clients before entering into a contract charging additional fees to clients for concluded cases packaged...
Closed consultation: Salisbury Plain Masterplan (Army Basing Programme)
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added text and links to Statement of community involvement.

As part of the Army Basing Programme, 4,300 army service personnel and their families are relocating to the Salisbury Plain area. The...

Policy paper: Pension Flexibility 2015
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

A number of changes are being made to pension tax rules to reflect the greater flexibility individuals will have to access their pension savings from age 55. The changes will:

remove the higher ...

Statutory guidance: Children Act 1989: transition to adulthood for care leavers
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations' document.

This statutory guidance is for:

personal advisers children’s services social workers front-line managers who have particular...
Policy paper: DCLG user engagement: reductions to local government finance statistical collections
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This document invites views on proposed changes to local government finance statistical collections.

In 2010 the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) set in place new arrangements for...

Transparency data: HM Naval Base Devonport
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional documents attached.

On 8 November 2013 Westminster Dredging Company Limited applied for a marine licence to dredge the approaches to and berths and basins within HM Naval Base Devonport...

Consultation outcome: European Regional Development Fund Operational Programme 2014 to 2020
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Outcome of consultation added with 3 new documents - consultation response report, and ERDF operational programme draft & executive summary.

This consultation seeks comments and views on the contents...

Guidance: Ebola: public health questions and answers
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This factsheet helps explain the way Ebola is transmitted and the public health response to the outbreak in West Africa in 2014.

See the full government response to the 2014 outbreak.

Statutory guidance: Code of standards and Commissioner's rules 2012, and supporting documents
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added supporting guidance, models and templates for advisers

The code of standards and Commissioner’s rules include information about:

organisational standards running an advice organisation...
FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 4 August 2014
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for Land Rover, Harrier aircraft, Fire suppression, SCE website, animal research, MOD annual reports, British Army spend

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information...

Music For Youth National Festival celebrates 10 years in Birmingham
seen at 16:30, 8 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Music For Youth National Festival celebrates 10 years in Birmingham
100% me at the 2014 StreetVelodrome Series
seen at 16:30, 8 August in News (Our copy).
UKAD has met with cyclists and fans from all over the country over the past four months through the 2014 StreetVelodrome Series
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Barry Gardiner MP
seen at 16:30, 8 August in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Barry Gardiner MP regarding flooding statistics
News story: PHE reaffirms commitment to supporting Ebola outbreak response but risk remains low in England
seen at 16:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting global efforts to arrest the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa following today’s World Health Organization (WHO) announcement.

The...

News story: Points of Light: August 2014 winners
seen at 16:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Winner 82 added - David Kitchen

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...
News story: Commissioning Academy helps to improve public service provision
seen at 16:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the Local Government Information Unit research report.

The Commissioning Academy is open to all public sector commissioning organisations. It helps commissioners develop the practical...

News story: Patients benefit from improved performance at foundation trust
seen at 16:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The trust has made significant improvements in its infection control processes, and has made changes to its senior team with the appointment of a new director of nursing and interim medical director.

...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Chapel Lane South Norfolk (ref:2196883, 7 August 2014)
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal for residential development of up to 70 dwellings.

Policy paper: Newton Fund: building science and innovation capacity in developing countries
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to new Newton Fund India reasearch call.

Information on the &pound;375 million Newton Fund and the partner countries under the fund. It also sets out 3 broad categories of activity...

Form: Nationality and settlement checking service: apply for regulation
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added competence statement document to this publication

These forms allows staff from local authority nationality and settlement checking services to apply for regulation by OISC.

Transparency data: Financial management and governance review: Phoenix Family of Schools Academy Trust
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out the findings of the Education Funding Agency’s review of financial management and governance at the Phoenix Family of Schools Academy Trust.

Transparency data: Investigation report: Phoenix Family of Schools Academy Trust
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

An investigation report by the Department for Education on financial management and governance irregularities at the Phoenix Family of Schools Academy Trust.

Transparency data: Financial management and governance review: Westfield Academy
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out the findings of the Education Funding Agency’s review of financial management and governance at Westfield Academy.

Correspondence: Financial notice to improve: Royston Schools Academy Trust
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annexes serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at Royston Schools Academy Trust .

Statistics: River Tees daily upstream fish counts
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish count data added.

Shows the daily combined upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the Environment Agency fish counter at the Tees Barrage on the lower Tees.

The counter...

Transparency data: Home Office senior officials travel report
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for latest quarter added.

These reports show travel undertaken by Home Office senior officials at SCS2 (or equivalent) and above between April 2013 and March 2014. The reports for Q1, Q2 and...

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added RAF operational low flying training timetable: 18 to 22 August 2014.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables...

Consultation outcome: Childminder agencies and changes to the local authority role
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response document added.

We are consulting on changes to the provision of early education and childcare as a result of measures in the Children and Families Act 2014.

The measures...

Guidance: Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation chart
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the organisation chart with an amended version.

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

DE&S Public Relations Team Maple 0a #2032 MOD ...

Form: UTC financial template
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated financial template for UTCs in the application and pre-opening stages.

UTCs in the application and pre-opening stages should use the template on this page to develop their financial plans...

Guidance: UTC revenue funding: 2014 to 2015 academic year
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This guide explains what funding UTCs will receive in the 2014 to 2015 academic year.

It includes details of the following types of funding available to UTCs:

local pre-16 formula funding national...
Transparency data: Report on use of closed material procedure: June 2013 to June 2014
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State must prepare a report on the use of the closed material procedure (CMP) under section 6 of the Justice and Security Act 2013. The report must be prepared (and laid before Parliament) as...

Guidance: Disabled people’s user led organisations: list and contacts
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new organisations to the list

Disabled people’s user led organisations (DPULOs) are run by and for disabled people.

DPULOs have an important role in:

providing peer support...
Corporate report: Judicial Pension Scheme annual report and accounts: 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the following information: Judicial pensions scheme annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014 (for the year ended 31 March 2014).

This paper was laid before Parliament on 10 July ...

Guidance: SCE recruitment information
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed some redundant text in the What you need to know and Eligibility document.

Information about SCE recruitment.

Vacancies which are prefixed with an EX Number are classed as Fixed...

Independent report: DIO accommodation customer satisfaction tracker survey results: financial year 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

An ongoing series of customer satisfaction reports showing the results of the monthly surveys carried out by M•E•L Research on behalf of DIO Accommodation. The monthly customer tracker survey started in June ...

Policy paper: Greening Government Commitments targets
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Setting out the targets that central government departments and their agencies must meet by 2015. This includes:

reducing greenhouse gas emissions reducing the amount of waste we generate reducing...
Guidance: JADTEU design approval certificate
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The Military Aviaiton Authority awarded the Design Approval certificate to the JADTEU team for Military aircraft and airborne equipment which recognises the organisation’s capability for the design, development...

Notice: PE15 0QW: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 8 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: St Lawrence Hall...
Notice: PL7 5BS: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 8 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: Wolf Minerals (...
Notice: NG25 0PW: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 8 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: Woodside Farming...
Notice: TN17 2SJ: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 8 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: Fridays Limited...
Notice: HR4 7HP: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 8 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...
Policy paper: DH and NHS BSA framework agreement
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This document outlines out how the department and NHS BSA will work together, setting out roles, responsibilities, governance and accountability arrangements.

Notice: IP21 5DG: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 8 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: 2 Agriculture ...
Notice: WA8 0PB: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 8 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: ReFood UK Limited...
Notice: SP11 0JG: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:

Operator name: Mr...
Decision: Beaumont Primary School
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2677

Type of decision: admission objection - upheld

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: London...

Statutory guidance: School teachers' pay and conditions 2014
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This publication brings together the 2 parts of the England and Wales pay arrangements framework:

the school teachers’ pay and conditions document the statutory guidance

They need to be read together...

Guidance: Reviewing school leaders' and teachers' pay and conditions
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated departmental advice to reflect the 2014 school teachers’ pay and conditions document.

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders school teachers governing bodies local ...
Notice: Current catch limits: 10 metres and under pool
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August catch limits updated following variation

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe and can be varied through the year. Your fishing vessel licence annex will also list the...

Statistics: UK wholesale milk production figures
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July figures added

The UK wholesale milk deliveries totalled 1,230 million litres in July 2014, according to the latest figures.

The format of UK wholesale milk production notices is intended...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 14:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence variation issued 8 August

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...

Age is no barrier to Nottingham's carnival celebrations
seen at 14:31, 8 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Age is no barrier to Nottingham's carnival celebrations
News story: Heightened flood risk, 10th and 11th August
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

On Sunday (10 Aug) and Monday (11 Aug) a combination of high spring tides and strong westerly winds bring a risk of large waves and spray and possible flooding to the south west coast of England and along the...

Press release: Superfast broadband reaches more than 1 million homes and businesses across UK
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK government’s rollout of superfast broadband has now reached more than 1 million homes and businesses across the UK - with more than 190,000 Welsh homes and businesses now able to access superfast internet...

News story: Right to report: 10 things to know
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Read the announcement of the new right to report

1. Margaret Thatcher first gave newspapers right to report

In 1960, as a backbencher Mrs Thatcher tabled a Private Members’ Bill to allow reporters...

Press release: Travel advice for road users heading to V Festival
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

With around 90,000 people expected to attend the event and more than 22,000 vehicles anticipated to arrive on Friday, the M6 and M54 are likely to be far busier than normal.

The Highways Agency is working...

News story: Can you help the UK capture 10% of the global space market?
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Steering Board members recruitment information

PDF, 422KB, 6 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. ...
News story: Scotland Decides debate: 11 reality checks
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Here are 11 myths that the UK Government’s Scotland analysis programme has refuted.

Get the facts about independence. Visit www.youdecide2014.uk

1. An independent Scotland would keep...
Press release: Offenders to pay more towards victim support services
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Criminals will pay up to &pound;1.5 million more per year to help victims recover from the devastating effects of crime, Victims’ Minister Mike Penning has announced today.

The victim surcharge, which...

Press release: CMA clears adherence packaging merger
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This confirms the CMA’s provisional decision which was published last month and has been made by a group of independent CMA panel members (see notes for editors).

Omnicell, Inc./MTS Medication ...

News story: PHE reaffirms commitment to supporting Ebola outbreak but risk remains low in England
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting global efforts to arrest the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa following today’s World Health Organization (WHO) announcement.

The...

News story: Trust told to take action over patient waiting times at Stepping Hill Hospital
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Despite making some progress to improve A&E waiting times, the trust has failed to fully deliver the changes that were agreed last year and Monitor has therefore told the trust to make improvements.

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News story: NHS commissioners: attend an event on the impact of local choice for patients
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Monitor wants to hear from all commissioners on this important topic as part of a wider project examining choice in adult hearing loss services.

At the event, you’ll have a chance to influence...

News story: Deputy Prime Minister announces Northern Futures project
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to Northern Futures website.

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister is launching a call to arms for civic leaders, businesses, opinion makers and the general public across the North to come...

Open consultation: Ketamine rescheduling consultation
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This follows reclassification under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (the 1971 Act) as a Class B drug on 10 June 2014.

More specifically on the record keeping, prescribing and safe custody requirements applicable...

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for Caterpillar Shrewsbury Ltd.

About the corporate covenant

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support...

Guidance: Horse passport issuing organisations that do not manage studbooks
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document with latest list (August 2014).

You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO).

Further information Download ...
Guidance: Horse passport issuing organisations that manage studbooks
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document with latest list (August 2014)

You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation.

Further information Getting and using ...
Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday message: 8 August 2014
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

As you will be aware from the widespread media coverage, parts of West Africa are in the grip of the largest recorded Ebola outbreak. Although it is not transmissible in the same way as flu because it is not ...

FOI release: Civil Service People Survey
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on Civil Service People Survey staff engagement scores for each year between 2009 and 2013 inclusive.

Form: Quarterly revenue outturn
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form and guidance, and added mapping document (mapping quarterly revenue outturn to revenue forms).

Quarterly revenue outturn form to be completed by local authorities, along with accompanying...

Correspondence: IP connect: August 2014
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

If you would like to subscribe please email ipconnect@ipo.gov.uk

Transparency data: CMA board: Register of interests
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated register of interests, for August.

This document lists the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board members’ interests.

The CMA conflicts of interest policy states that...

Form: JADTEU training section application form and courses
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) training courses and application form provided by the training section for Defence instructors in helicopter handling, abseiling and fast roping. It provides...

Policy paper: Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill: Interception provisions privacy impact assessment
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the Home Office’s assessment of Privacy Impacts associated with the interception provisions in the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill. The document:

considers the privacy...
Policy paper: Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill: Data retention privacy impact assessment
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This document is the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for the implementation of proposed data retention legislation to recreate the provisions of the Data Retention (EC Directive) Regulations 2009. The purpose...

Statistics: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) public registers
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: EEE Producer public register updated.

Registers of EEE producers (2014), approved exporters (AEs), approved authorised treatment facilities (AATFs) and a list of producer compliance schemes (PCS...

Guidance: Statement of compliance with code of practice for official statistics
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This document is kept under continuous review to reflect any changes in practices or to address feedback from the user community. This edition clarifies the section on confidentiality and access to statistical...

Guidance: Bereavement guide for the Netherlands
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While care has been taken in compiling these notes, no legal liability for their contents is accepted by the British Embassy, British Consulate General or HM Government.

Statistics: Water situation report: north west
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with report for July.

Summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the north west.

Open consultation: School and Early Years Finance (England) Regulations 2014
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Named contact amended from Kit McHenry to Beth O’Brien.

We are seeking views from the following groups, on the proposed technical changes to the regulations that govern school and early years finance...

Discovery unavailable morning of 11 August
seen at 11:30, 8 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 will affect both search and downloads, and it is due to planned maintenance work to improve our IT ...
In a spin: new guidance launched to help archives
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Today, The National Archives launches new guidance designed to help the archive sector make informed decisions about the future of their archive services and collections.
Ex-MEP Nicole Sinclaire charged with money laundering and misconduct in public office
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Simon Orme, Specialist Lawyer with the CPS Special Crime Division, said: "The CPS has authorised West Midlands Police to charge Ms Nicole Sinclaire, former MEP for the West Midlands, with the offences of money laundering...
Former police officer charged with murder of Azelle Rodney
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Alison Saunders, Director of Public Prosecutions, said: "Azelle Rodney died after the discharge of a police firearm on 30 April 2005.
Successes of the Month - July 2014
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Each month, the CPS celebrates the outstanding work of teams and individuals up and down the country by publishing their stories on the CPS website.
No further action to be taken following the death of Habib Ullah
seen at 11:30, 8 August in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Habib Ullah, 39, tragically died on Thursday, 3 July 2008 in High Wycombe following a drugs search by Thames Valley Police (TVP) officers.
Armed Forces Covenant
seen at 11:30, 8 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/fulfilling-the-commitments-of-the-armed-forces-covenant/supporting-pages/armed-forces-covenant

 

 

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Press release: Update: Avoid M180 as severe delays on M180 and A18
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The motorway is currently closed eastbound between junction 1 and 3 and there are severe delays on the M180 and along the A18, which forms part of the diversion route.

Highways Agency’s Chris Holehouse...

News story: Rail Minister sees south-west improvement schemes
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Rail Minister Claire Perry visited the south-west today (7 August 2014) to see how station and train improvements will boost capacity and provide more comfortable and convenient journeys for passengers.

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Press release: Working peerages announced: 2014
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been graciously pleased to signify her intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the following:

Working Peers Conservative Party

Karren Brady CBE – Vice...

Press release: Flood defence investigation work starts in Epney, Gloucestershire
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The flood wall provides protection to 292 properties in the area.

The team carrying out the work will remove some of the outer layer bricks from the flood wall. These bricks on the outside of the flood...

News story: £2.6 million funding for volunteers that support hospitals
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The funding boost will go to up to 14 projects that will provide extra help to hospitals by supporting older people during the busy winter months:

up to 8 groups will share &pound;2 million to run projects...
News story: Right to report: 10 things to know
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).
1. Margaret Thatcher first gave newspapers right to report

In 1960, as a backbencher Mrs Thatcher tabled a Private Members’ Bill to allow reporters to make written reports of council meetings.

2. Right...
Press release: Travel advice for road users heading to V Festival
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

With around 90,000 people expected to attend the event and more than 22,000 vehicles anticipated to arrive on Friday, the M6 and M54 are likely to be far busier than normal.

The Highways Agency is working...

Press release: Update: - M180 one lane open eastbound
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Drivers are still being advised to avoid the eastbound M180 today as there are some delays on the M180 and A18 due to the on-going carriageway reconstruction work taking place.

The Agency’s contractors...

News story: Can you help the UK capture 10% of the global space market by 2030?
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Successful candidates will join existing Steering Board members in providing advice to the Agency and ministers on strategy, targets to be set for quality of service and financial performance, and resources needed...

Open consultation: School and Early Years Finance (England) Regulations 2014
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

We are seeking views from the following groups, on the proposed technical changes to the regulations that govern school and early years finance:

chief finance officers and finance officers at local authorities...
Statistics - national statistics: Overseas trade statistics: methodologies
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An updated Overseas Trade Methodology paper has been published.

These methodology papers cover all aspects of the overseas and regional trade statistics methodology including data sources, classifications...

Statistics: Youth custody data
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Youth custody data report for June 2014 published.

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

Statistics - national statistics: UK overseas trade statistics: non-EU June 2014
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects the UK’s international trade in goods data, which are published as two National Statistics series - the ‘Overseas Trade Statistics (OTS)’ and the ‘Regional Trade Statistics...

FOI release: CMA's market study into residential property management
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

On 10 June 2014, the CMA received a freedom of information (FOI) request for information about its market study into residential property management. The CMA responded on 7 July 2014.

Statistics: Prison population figures: 2014
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population July 2014 bulletin and prison population figures for 8 August 2014 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2014.

Earlier editions

FOI release: Meetings with HRH Prince Charles on GMOs between 2008 and 2014
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GM crops EIRs: meetings and correspondence between the Office of HRH Prince Charles and Defra in relation to GM crops between 2008 and 2014.

FOI release: Impacts of energy infrastructure on the environment and economy
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Energy infrastructure EIRs: information about the internal study and external report on the impacts of energy infrastructure on the environment and economy, plus how much money has been spent on these 2 reports...

Transparency data: Percentage of FSM children progressing to university
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated all documents to reflect latest figures (as at June 2014) as well as previous year’s figures.

Statistical data relating to the percentage of children receiving free school meals who progress...

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for Armed Forces Group Preston.

About the corporate covenant

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support...

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added The North West of England and the Isle of Man Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association pledge.

About the corporate covenant

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Corporate report: Planning Inspectorate board minutes - 03 June 2014
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

In the interests of transparency we regularly publish minutes of board meetings.

Corporate report: Planning Inspectorate board minutes - 24 June 2014
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

In the interests of transparency we regularly publish minutes of board meetings.

Transparency data: UKEF: spend over £25,000, June 2014
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000.

UK Export Finance publishes details of invoices on a monthly basis...

Transparency data: UKEF: spend over £25,000, May 2014
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over &pound;25,000.

UK Export Finance publishes details of invoices on a monthly basis...

Promotional material: Built Environment Professional Education project: updates
seen at 10:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added July update and statements from supporters

The Built Environment Professional Education project (BEPE) launched on 3 December 2013 – the International Day of Disabled People.

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IOSH: National Safety Symposium 2014 – Nottingham, 8 September 2014
seen at 10:30, 8 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This year’s event will focus on essential skills, including well-being at work, occupational cancer, coaching for safety, legal developments and more. Hear key industry updates and a keynote address from Kevin...

Output in the Construction Industry, June and Q2 2014
seen at 10:30, 8 August in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Construction output at current price and chained volume measures seasonally adjusted by public and private sector.
News story: New Defence Secretary's first trip to Afghanistan
seen at 10:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

During his visit to Helmand and Kandahar provinces, Mr Fallon met UK military personnel from all 3 services as well as civilians providing support and witnessed the progress being made by the Afghan security ...

Press release: David Cameron statement on Iraq
seen at 10:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron said:

I am extremely concerned by the appalling situation in Iraq and the desperate situation facing hundreds of thousands of Iraqis. And I utterly condemn the barbaric...

News story: Cleaner and greener transport for communities
seen at 10:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Seven communities in England are set to benefit from &pound;900,000 additional government funding to extend their sustainable transport schemes, Baroness Kramer has announced.

The funding has been...

Press release: Working peerages announced: 2014
seen at 10:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been graciously pleased to signify her intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the following:

Working Peers Conservative Party

Karren Brady CBE – Vice...

Press release: Contractor appointed for Hull’s A63 Castle Street improvement scheme
seen at 10:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways Agency has signed a &pound;75 million deal with Balfour Beatty to oversee the improvements to the A63 Castle Street. Subject to the completion of statutory processes, it is expected that full...

UK Trade - June 2014
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest monthly statistics on trade in goods classified according to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) as well as monthly estimates for total trade in services.
Output in the Construction Industry - June and Q2 2014
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Construction output is a monthly estimate of the output of the construction industry in both the private and public sectors. The estimates are a key component of Gross Domestic Product.
Cancelled Operation, England - quarter ending June 2014
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cancelled operations.
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with Countries outside the European Union - June 2014
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
Corporate report: PHE public opinion survey 2014
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The results from PHE’s first annual public opinion survey are now available.

PHE commissioned Ipsos MORI to carry out a public opinion survey. The survey began the benchmarking of public opinion of PHE...

Statistics: DBS criminal record checks: police performance
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the figures for June and 60 day figures for May.

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

These figures are available because police disclosure...

Notice: B79 9JA: Environmental permit issued
seen at 09:31, 8 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: Midland Pig Producers...
Statistics: River Tees monthly upstream fish counts
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish count data added.

Shows the monthly combined upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the Environment Agency fish counter at the Tees Barrage on the lower Tees. The counter began...

Statistics: River Tees daily upstream fish counts
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish count data added.

Daily upstream counts for salmon and sea trout at the Environment Agency’s fish counter at the Tees Barrage on the lower Tees.

Statistics: River Tyne monthly upstream fish counts
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish count data added.

The counter began in June 1996.

Statistics: River Tyne daily upstream fish counts
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish count data added.

The counter began in June 1996.

Statistics: River Wear monthly upstream fish counts
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish count data added.

The counter began operation in November 1994

Statistics: River Wear daily upstream fish counts
seen at 09:31, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest fish count data added.

The counter began operation in November 1994.

Impact of the Implementation of IRIS Software for ICD-10 Cause of Death Coding on Mortality Statistics, England and Wales
seen at 09:30, 8 August in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Results of the IRIS bridge coding study, which shows the impact of the new IRIS software for cause of death coding on mortality statistics.
UK Trade, June 2014
seen at 09:30, 8 August in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
UK Trade shows the extent of import and export activity and is a key contributor to the overall economic growth in the UK.
Press release: Superfast broadband reaches 1 million homes and businesses across UK
seen at 09:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK government’s rollout of superfast broadband has now reached more than 1 million homes and businesses across the UK - with more than 190,000 Welsh homes and businesses now able to access superfast internet...

News story: Future leaders of Turkmenistan encouraged to apply for the UK’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship Programme
seen at 09:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Talented professionals and public servants from Turkmenistan are able to apply for a scholarship award under the UK’s flagship scholarship programme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Awarded...

News story: Superfast broadband reaches 1 million more homes and businesses
seen at 09:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The government’s rollout of superfast broadband has reached more than 1 million homes and businesses across the UK.

The &pound;1.7 billion nationwide rollout is firmly on track to extend superfast...

UK Trade - June 2014
seen at 02:30, 8 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest monthly statistics on trade in goods classified according to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) as well as monthly estimates for total trade in services.
Output in the Construction Industry - June and Q2 2014
seen at 02:30, 8 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Construction output is a monthly estimate of the output of the construction industry in both the private and public sectors. The estimates are a key component of Gross Domestic Product.
Cancelled Operation, England - quarter ending June 2014
seen at 02:30, 8 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cancelled operations.
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with Countries outside the European Union - June 2014
seen at 02:30, 8 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
Research and analysis: Scenario analysis of future pension incomes
seen at 02:30, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This analysis uses a measure of income replacement rates to determine adequacy of saving for retirement. After looking at the current situation, the analysis investigates how the level of undersaving changes ...

Press release: Businesses risk losing billions unless they adapt: report reveals the future cost of dementia
seen at 02:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (8 August 2014) Public Health England (PHE) and Alzheimer’s Society, who recently joined forces to launch the Dementia Friends campaign, release a new report on the future financial implications to the ...

Press release: Take action now to safeguard your retirement: Pensions Minister
seen at 02:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Millions of working age people in the UK could secure a financially comfortable retirement by making only modest changes to their saving habits, new research published today by the Department for Work and Pensions...

Press release: Superfast broadband reaches 1 million homes and businesses across UK
seen at 02:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK government’s rollout of superfast broadband has now reached more than 1 million homes and businesses across the UK - with more than 190,000 Welsh homes and businesses now able to access superfast internet...

News story: Peterborough City Hospital: Monitor reluctantly allows delay in tender
seen at 02:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This is so they can secure a sustainable future for Peterborough City Hospital.

Monitor has agreed a short delay in the search to find a business partner to help Peterborough and Stamford NHS Foundation...