In October 2013, the government consulted on capping the charges to leaseholders for major works. These mandatory Directions are a new law to cap service charges for improvement works funded by the government...
Updated: Analysis of consultation responses and next steps added, and links to mandatory and discretionary Directions.
This consultation proposes that all future central government assistance for works ...
Two firms have been sentenced for safety failings after a Liverpool worker suffered life-threatening injuries when he fell through the roof of a former Cheshire factory.
Updated: Updated to call for Queen's birthday nominations
The Department of Health considers nominations for candidates who work in the health and care sector, for example:
health care workers doctors...
The following projects are listed in volume 22 of 2013:
neural systems and circuits for binocular vision (covering cortex; stereoscopic vision; MRI; neurophysiology) pathogenesis of murine osteoarthritis...
Updated: Removed leaflet 59 as this has now been withdrawn.
Joint Service Publication (JSP 375) volume 2 covers basic arrangements to guide Ministry of Defence (MOD) staff in the delivery of health and ...
Updated: Minor change in the ‘Reviewing controls and managing risks’ section on page 4.
All academy trusts are required by the ‘Academies Financial Handbook’ to complete an annual value for money...
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What you need to know if you want to apply for a visa to visit the UK and you’re from China, including:
the different visa types the application process how long it takes to get a...
The method described is applicable to the detection and enumeration of E.coli in all food types, including milk and dairy products.
These methods are well referenced and represent a good minimum standard...
The method described is applicable to the detection and enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes and other Listeria species in all food types including milk and dairy products and in environmental samples.
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These methods are well referenced and represent a good minimum standard for food, water and environmental microbiology. However, in using Standard Methods, laboratories should take account of local requirements...
The procedures described are applicable to the microbiological examination of food and dairy samples.
These methods are well referenced and represent a good minimum standard for food, water and environmental...
Updated: Updated document.
All road hauliers (including drivers) travelling to the UK must operate an ‘effective system’ to prevent the carriage of clandestine entrants.
If you do not have an effective...
Updated: Added timeline documents for Jan, Feb and Mar 2015
Schools open as an academy on the first day of the month. In order to open on the chosen month, all the necessary paperwork associated with the...
Updated: Updated document.
Issued in accordance with section 33 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, this code of practice sets out guidance for drivers of commercial and private vehicles as well as ...
Updated: Updated document.
Secure your vehicle, check it and keep a record to prevent clandestine entrants.
Updated: Updated links to EU Council decision.
The European Union (EU) sanctions are designed to deter further destabilisation, and convince Russia to engage with the international community. They have ...
Following the meeting, a Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Foreign Secretary chaired a COBR this morning on the latest situation in Iraq. He was joined by the Defence Secretary, DFID Minister Desmond...
Commenting after South Sudan leaders failed to meet the deadline of 10 August to secure peace for the people of South Sudan, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:
I am concerned that the parties have...
The Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) has a responsibility to make sure that the people we contact during the course of our investigations know how to access support, should they need help dealing ...
This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address and was ordered to be printed by the House of Commons.
Further information on the work of Acas...
Updated: Added updated list.
A list of Service Children’s Education (SCE) schools with links to their websites.
Related information Service Children’s Education
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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Updated: Added links to Newton Fund China research calls
Information on the £375 million Newton Fund and the partner countries under the fund. It also sets out 3 broad categories of activity ...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. These notices explain:
• what...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.
These notices explain:
what the application is about which Environment Agency offices...
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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Updated: Published new version of WP08 clerical form - revised version is dated August 2104.
This programme-specific guidance sets out the essential things you need to know about the Work Programme. Background...
Updated: Updated 24 July 2014 to accompany 'Drug misuse: findings from the 2013 to 2014 CSEW'.
This user guide to is designed to be a useful reference guide with explanatory notes on the drug misuse releases...
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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Updated: Tables 2.12 and 2.13 updated with corrected figures.
Tables to compliment Crime against businesses: detailed findings from the 2013 Commercial Victimisation Survey.
Updated: A second edition of this release was published in August 2014 to correct minor errors that occurred during the merging of data for the two survey years 2012 and 2013.
The following projects are listed in volume 18 of 2013:
metabolic alterations of pregnancy (covering metabolic disease, offspring, therapies) African Trypanosomiasis (covering microscopic parasites) ...
Updated: Added revised Chapter 2 leaflet 10-2-1.
This guidance is based on the UK General Medical Council (GMC) protocol on revalidation recommendations for medical practitioners. It is aimed at responsible...
Updated: Added June 2014 expenditure data
The tables give details of spending over £25,000.
Updated: June 2014 transactions updated
The tables list Monitor’s corporate credit card transactions over £500.
Updated: June 2014 payment details updated
Monitor strives to pay suppliers within 10 days of invoicing.
The following projects are listed in volume 19 of 2013:
origin and regulation of HPA axis rhythms (covering stress, pituitary, adrenal gland) development of vectors for gene targeting into skeletal muscles...
Updated: Approved Doctors list updated (11/08/14)
This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness certificate, and to find a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)-approved doctor in the...
Updated: Updated to August 2014 revision of Approved service stations for liferafts, boats and life jackets list
This list of contact details for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved service stations...
A list of fuel oil suppliers in compliance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) annex VI
The following projects are listed in volume 20 of 2013:
improving treatment and prevention of toxoplasma gondii infection (covering blindness, stillbirth, abortion encephalitis) antiviral activity of ...
The maternity pathway payment system was introduced in April 2013 to:
reduce variance in the way organisations describe and record antenatal and postnatal care encourage more proactive care, delivered...
The following projects are listed in volume 21 of 2013:
generation of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies (covering hybridoma, antibody, immunisation) enhancing the initiation of immune responses (covering...
Updated: Added report for July
A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks for the Yorkshire and north east region.
The following projects are listed in volume 22 of 2013:
cell signalling in immunity, infection and cancer novel treatments for metabolic diseases (covering diabetes, obesity) brain control of peripheral...
View the impact assessment under evaluation
Following scrutiny of an impact assessment (IA) carried out prior to a regulatory proposal, the RPC provides an ‘opinion’ on the quality of analysis ...
“The Senne is in Good Hands”
A Senne Information Day was held on Sun 10 Aug as an opportunity for BFG personnel and the German community to learn...
On hearing the news of the announcement the Foreign Secretary said:
I welcome the announcement today by Iraq’s President, Dr Fouad Massoum, that Dr Haider Al-Abadi has been nominated as Prime Minister...
The RPC opinion is that the government’s impact assessment supporting its consultation is not fit for purpose. It is the first red rating published by the RPC since January this year, and is only the thirteenth...
Updated: Added winner 83 - Macauley Stevenson.
The following people were given a Points of Light award in August 2014 (the numbering continues from July’s winners):
77. Brian Borland (South ...
Updated: Added Landmarc Corp covenant pledge.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for the armed...
Updated: Added Train2Protect (T2P) International Ltd pldege.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support...
Updated: Updated guidance.
UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how decisions are made about applications for naturalisation and indefinite leave to remain that need to meet the knowledge of...
Updated: Updated guidance.
UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers curtailing a migrant’s leave in the UK and the process for this.
Updated: Updated guidance.
UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it manages foreign national offenders under 18 years old who are being deported.
Updated: Updated guidance.
UK Visas and Immigration detention service order about how it makes decisions to separate families of foreign national offenders (FNOs) for deportation and detention.
Updated: Updated guidance.
UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it manages the deportation of families of foreign offenders.
Updated: Added August edition
The August 2014 edition of link-up includes information about 3 Job Collective pilots being supported by the disabled people’s user led organisation (DPULO) programme in Birmingham...
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Updated: Added link public feedback and consultation outcome documents.
As part of the Army Basing Programme, 4,300 army service personnel and their families are relocating to the Salisbury Plain area. ...
Updated: added translations of form
This form is part of the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) complaints scheme. The form is available in several languages.
Updated: Added updated list of courses.
Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) training courses and application form provided by the training section for Defence instructors in helicopter ...
Updated: Added June edition
The second edition of Insight includes the stories of 2 ex-Remploy employees:
Shaun, a British Sign Language (BSL) user, who got a full-time job with a law firm Fred, ...
We’re providing a dedicated helpline for your Trader queries. - you won’t have to call different telephone numbers. This means we can respond to your query and to increases in call volumes more quickly.
This document contains the following information: Equality and Human Rights Commission annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) was formed from the Commission...
Updated: Added bew firing times for the period commencing 11 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...
Updated: Updated guidance document published.
This page contains guidance about the drafting of bills, produced by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for members of that office.
BIS regularly conducts internal analysis of the Labour Force Survey (LFS). The most recent LFS release (from Janaury to March 2014) was used to calculate the proportion of jobs in each government office region...
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...
A judge today decided that a confiscation order now worth £653,947.74 against Terry Adams remains in force.
Updated: statement from Craig Woolhouse
High spring tides around the coasts from Monday (11 August) through to Thursday (14 August) bring a risk of wave overtopping and spray in places, particularly when...
The Project Leadership Programme (PLP) will improve the skills and capability of civil servants who work on important government projects. The Major Projects Authority (MPA), launched in 2011 to improve...
Updated: New link to latest DEFRA guidance
The European Union (EU) sanctions are designed to deter further destabilisation, and convince Russia to engage with the international community. They have been...
The Animal and Plant Health Agency will begin on 1 October 2014 to better equip the government to prevent the spread of animal and plant diseases, and to respond to emergencies.
Chris Hadkiss has been...
A report highlighting positive signs for Scotland’s economy has been welcomed by Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael.
Commenting on the latest publication of the Bank of Scotland’s PMI report, Mr Carmichael...
Stephen Williams said:
The government has already capped the multiplier for 2014 to 2015 at below inflation - as part of a broader £1 billion package of tax cuts to business rates for local...
The event, which is being staged at Hylands Park in Chelmsford from 15 to 17 August, attracts more than 70,000 people over the course of the weekend.
The Highways Agency is working in partnership with...
Brandon Lewis said:
This government has been very clear that Green Belt protection continues, and the most recent official statistics show that the level of Green Belt development is at its lowest ...
The MMO is operating the catch quota trials on behalf of Defra as part of the UK’s initiative to tackle the problem of discarding fish – where fish are thrown away at sea if they are too small or there...
The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve the following ministerial appointments:
James Duddridge MP has been appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth...
New plans would enable British high streets to adapt to meet the changing needs of today’s modern consumer, Penny Mordaunt said today (11 August 2014).
The minister said that by freeing retailers to make...
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 &...
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.
The Ebbsfleet, Northfleet and Swanscombe area has the potential to create new homes, and provide opportunities to live and work.
At Budget 2014 the government announced the creation of a new Urban...
The CPD training and development plan helps immigration advisers think about and plan their training, and development requirements for the coming CPD year.
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...
Projects funded by the British Embassy Kyiv Bilateral Programme Budget in 2014-2015 years.
Later life newsletter 57 (July 2014) has the latest news on policy changes, good practice and initiatives and their impact on older people.
To subscribe to the later life newsletter, email: simon.wilkinson1...
Neil Davies, Environment Agency Flood Risk Manager, said:
A low pressure system is passing across England on Sunday 10 August in to Monday, bringing widespread rain, including heavier and more intense...
An outbreak of KHV disease has been confirmed in the fisheries at Pea Lane Fishery, Dennises Lane, Upminster, Essex and Valence Moat, Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Essex.
Both sites are now subject...
An outbreak of KHV disease has been confirmed at Great Oakley Fisheries, Great Oakley Lodge, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex.
The site is now subject to statutory controls to prevent or limit the ...
The short, anonymised stories it contains illustrate the profound impact that failures in public services can have on the lives of individuals and their families. The summaries provide examples of the kind of...
Freedom of Information request and response about DWP complaints procedures, including whether:
DWP’s head office reviews complaints the Ombudsman has the power to overturn DWP benefit decision
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
Freedom of Information request and response about the form of evidence needed to add a child element to a claim after a claimant has a baby.
Freedom of Information request and response about whether participants on Community Work Placements are included in the Jobseeker’s Allowance claimant count.
Freedom of Information request and response about the number of full-time jobs created in the last 12 months.
Updated: Published July 2014 statistics.
About these statisticsThese statistics aren’t classed as an ‘official statistic’. This means that they are not:
subject to scrutiny and assessment ...
Freedom of Information request and response about whether DWP has a time limit beyond which it would be unreasonable to expect a claimant to retain written evidence, eg pay slips and copies of documents.
Updated: Updated with latest weekly prices.
Weekly and monthly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most ...
Updated: Updated 2014 NERP Quarterly register - quarter 2
The National Emission Reduction Plan (NERP) is issued by Defra in accordance with Article 4.6 of the Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCPD) and...
The high level water source heat map summarises the result of a high level assessment of around 40 urban rivers with the highest potential for water source heat pump deployment, for both heating and cooling purposes...
DECC, Department for Transport and the Devolved Administrations are consulting on proposed amendments to the UK regulations which cover the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) aviation. These amendments reflect...
Secondees - FOI how many individuals were seconded from external accountancy firms to Defra in 2013 and the first 6 months of 2014; how long each of these secondments lasted; and which accountancy firms each ...
Updated: Removed opportunities for South Yorkshire - out of date.
Jobcentre Plus wants partnerships with local public and voluntary organisations that will help unemployed people move off benefits and into...
Cornish Premiere for Kneehigh’s acclaimed new show
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) was introduced in:
2008 for bus and coach drivers 2009 for lorry driversNew drivers who drive for a living had to start taking the Driver...
Rivers and estuaries in cities and towns across England could provide clean, reliable heating to thousands of homes and businesses, a map published today has shown.
The map shows that there is around...
The Ebbsfleet, Northfleet and Swanscombe area has the potential to create new homes, and provide opportunities to live and work.
At Budget 2014 the government announced the creation of a new Urban...
Updated: Updated
China Prosperity Strategic Programme Fund (SPF)The purpose of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Prosperity Fund is to contribute towards the policy goal of creating the conditions...
Updated: Updated
We publish an ad-hoc newsletter to inform UK stakeholders of recent developments in the Chinese intellectual property (IP) environment. The content is collected from publically available...
Summary for July 2014July rainfall was below average in England as a whole at 93% of the long term average.
Rainfall totals were classed as below normal for the time of year in the southwest, but normal...
In this first year of our five-year strategy, we have fulfilled our promise to ‘deliver more impact for more people’. We have reached more people with our services, investigated more cases, and helped public ...
Freedom of Information response asking how often have the:
Department for Transport Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Driver and Vehicle Standards Agencywebsite been visited since January 2014...
The new system is a break from the failures of the past, which saw children miss out on support despite hugely expensive running costs.
Innovative new features will now also include an online banking-...
Mr Pickles invited people to share their views on the creation of the new development corporation that will work with local residents and businesses to grow the garden city in the way that is right for the local...
Portland Coastguard received several 999 calls just after midday on Saturday 9 August 2014, reporting that a speedboat was circling around a man in the water. There were also several people on pedalos in the ...
The European Union (EU) sanctions are designed to deter further destabilisation, and convince Russia to engage with the international community. They have been closely coordinated with a wide range of international...
This publication includes information on organisations in the UK that support the work of the life sciences industry in experimental medicine and clinical trials.
The new system is a break from the failures of the past, which saw children miss out on support despite hugely expensive running costs.
Innovative new features will now also include an online banking-...